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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays April (8\, 15\, 22\, 29)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nSongs\, rhymes\, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-baby-storytime-22/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026.  \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Teen Zone.  \nHome School Teens\, Ages 11 & up\, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions. We will be discussing The Backstagers by James TynionIV. For youth ages 11 & up.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information or to check the status of this program\, call 906-226-4321\, email Amanda at pierce@pwpl.info\, visit pwpl.info\, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-home-school-chapter-book-discussion-10/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Teens Game On!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026.  \n3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Teen Zone.  \nDrop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games\, board games and more. For youth in grades 6-12.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information or to check the status of this program\, call 906-226-4321\, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info\, visit pwpl.info\, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-teens-game-on-4/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Township Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026.  \nMeeting begins at 5:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, Shiras Room.  \nRegular quarterly meeting of the Township Advisory Council of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-township-advisory-council-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T183000
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SUMMARY:Marquette County League of Women Voters April meeting
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday\, April 8th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Room 309\, Olson Library\, Elizabeth & Edgar Harden Hall on the NMU campus. A panel led by NMU’s Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment will discuss the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes Region. \n  \nThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government\, works to increase understanding of major policy issues\, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.  \n  \n All interested community members are welcome to attend. For more information\, email lwvmqtco@gmail.com or visit the website lwvmqt.org. In case of inclement weather\, library or school closures\, visit our website or Facebook page for the meeting location or Zoom link. 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-county-league-of-women-voters-april-meeting/
LOCATION:NMU Harden Hall\, Learning Resource Center\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:My Amazing Cousin Ben: A Historical Presentation on our Founding Father Benjamin Franklin
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\,  \n6:30 at the Marquette Regional History Center \nJoin us for an hour-long\, whirlwind tour on the amazing life and revolutionary genius of Benjamin Franklin. Presented by historian and music professor at NMU\, Dr James A. Strain (a first cousin 12 times removed) to Benjamin Franklin! Learn dozens of well-known and little-known facts about Dr Franklin’s contributions to the independence of the United States. Dr Strain will display his collection of early U..S. and colonial flags. He will include maps and music\, scientific discoveries\, and writings of wisdom by which to live. So\, bring your bifocals\, pull up a chair next to the Franklin stove\, and hold on to your kite string as a myriad of electrifying and fascinating facts about Dr Benjamin Franklin are unveiled. $5.00 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/my-amazing-cousin-ben-a-historical-presentation-on-our-founding-father-benjamin-franklin/
LOCATION:Marquette Regional History Center\, 145 W. Spring Street\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: MSHS Jazz Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026.  \n6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room. \nThe public is invited to enjoy an evening of wonderful music performed by the Marquette Senior High School Jazz Band\, led by MSHS Band Director Emily Morgan-Booth.  \nNo admission charge\, pick up a free ticket at circulation beginning March 11. Limited seating available.  \nFor more information and to check the status of this program\, call 906-226-4321\, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info\, and visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-mshs-jazz-band-concert/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:This year's Spring Lyceum will feature snowboarder\, recent Olympian\, and 2022 Olympics Gold Medalist\, Nick Baumgartner. 
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Lyceum will feature snowboarder\, recent Olympian\, and 2022 Olympics Gold Medalist\, Nick Baumgartner.  \n  \nThere will be school performances on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 April\, with a community performance in Kaufman Auditorium on the evening of Wednesday 8 April at 7 p.m.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/this-years-spring-lyceum-will-feature-snowboarder-recent-olympian-and-2022-olympics-gold-medalist-nick-baumgartner/
LOCATION:Kaufman Auditorium\, 611 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
DESCRIPTION:MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014\, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. \n“After taking 2025 off so we could focus on our expansion and the opening of The Trestle\, we are beyond excited to bring the bear out of hibernation\,” says Curated Events Manager\, Amanda Courchaine. “We could not do this without the support of our staff\, neighbors\, volunteers and all the folks who travel down the street or miles and miles to be a part of this.” \nThe 100-block of Spring St. will close Friday\, April 10\, and begin its transformation\, emerging a mere 24-hours later with a city block’s worth of live music\, food trucks\, games\, costumes\, and a plethora of kegs. The festival plays host to the annual unveiling of Ore Dock’s barrel-aged and limited release offerings with over 30 taps of Lake Superior sourced craft beer\, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers\, a variety of non-alcoholic craft beverages and new this year draft cocktails. Thirsty bears gotta eat too\, and festival goers will have no trouble finding tasty eats from a bounty of local food vendors. \nNew for 2026\, 3 music stages will be featured. Headlining the festival stage will be the Pajamas to cap off an eclectic Midwest lineup including The 4onthefloor (Minneapolis\, MN)\, Wrestle with Jimmy (Grand Rapids)\, and The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids). Steve Leaf (Grand Rapids) and Marquette’s favorite surf rock band\, Ramble Tamble\, will be rocking the Community Space stage. The Trestle Biergarten will be vibing throughout the festival featuring Synergy with local DJ’s Mayple & Conway. \nThere will also be a multitude of events and collaborations leading up to the festival including: \nthe inaugural Angry Bear Pre-Pawty (4/3/26) where you can get everything needed to hit the fast-pass line on festival day.  \nSamara Floral Co.’s Flower Crown workshop (4/9/26)\,  \nRise of the Baby Bear with the U.P. Children’s Museum (4/10/26)\,  \nand the third running of Queen City’s Run 4 Your Life 5k (4/11/26) with proceeds to support the Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. Additional festival events include a costume contest and dance-off hosted by Marquette Fringe\, a beer relay and growler holding competition with Queen City Running Co\, and keg bowling with The Fire Station. \nThe festival is 21+ and festival goers will need to purchase a $10 official Angry Bear wristband to enter. Angry Bear will happen rain\, snow\, or shine. More information can be found at: OREDOCKBREWING.COM/ANGRYBEAR.  \n  \nCONTACT  \nAmanda Courchaine  \nOre Dock Brewing Co. 114 West Spring St. Marquette\, MI  \n{DIRECT} 906.235.9689 | engage@oredockbrewing.com  \n  \nAdditional Contacts:  \nBaby Bear x U.P. Childrens Museum – Jess Hanley / jessicaupcm@gmail.com \nFlower Crown Workshop x Samara Floral Co – Shailah Pelto / events@samaraflorals.com \nRun 4 Your Life 5k x Queen City Running Co. – Paige Du Bois / paigedubois1020@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/festival-of-the-angry-bear-returns-2/
LOCATION:Ore Dock Brewing Co.\, 114 W Spring St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Mondays & Thursdays April (6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27\, 30)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nFor children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult\, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body\, followed by sensory play activities.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-toddler-storytime-20/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: March 19; and April 2\, 9\, 16 and 19. \n1-2 p.m \nCNAS Fire Site Pavilion \nThe NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public. \nThis series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling\, oral traditions and community discussion\, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director\, faculty and staff.  \nRemaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2\, 9\, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire Site Pavillion located between Whitman Hall and The Science Building\, along Norway Avenue. If weather temperatures are too cold for safety\, Whitman Commons will be used as the alternative indoor location. \nStay updated about guest storytellers and culture bearers by following the Center for Native American Studies on social media: @cnas_nmu. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/fire-site-storytelling-series-at-nmu-3/
LOCATION:CNAS Fire Site Pavilion\, N 7th St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PSA - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Tools for Caregivers\, a six-week online workshop\, designed for the non-professional\, informal family caregiver\, will be held on Thursdays\, March 19 through April 23\, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. \nResearch studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition\, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation\, make tough decisions\, reduce guilt\, anger and depression\, communicate effectively\, set goals and problem solve\, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent\, spouse\, or friend living at home\, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver\, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving. \nPowerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop\, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on March 2. \nTo register\, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday\, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/psa-powerful-tools-for-caregivers-workshop-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: a drop-in craft event
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 9 \n3:30-5:30 p.m.  \nThe Negaunee Public Library will hold a drop-in craft event for kids ages 5 and up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday\, April 9. Children can stop by to create something fun to take home. Youngsters ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-a-drop-in-craft-event/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, April (9\, 23\, 30)\, 2026.  \n4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.  \nYouth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game\, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with\, come together! Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans\, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-pokemon-trading-and-gaming-9/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: poetry and short story night
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 9 \n5 p.m.  \nThe Negaunee Public Library is offering a poetry and short story night at 5 p.m. Thursday\, April 9. This is a recurring event that meets on the second Thursday each month\, but all are welcome to attend. Bring your own work or share a poem or story from your favorite writer or collection. This is a creative space to share the love of writing with others. This program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-poetry-and-short-story-night/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: interest meeting for a language club
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 9\n5:30 p.m.  \nThe Negaunee Public Library will hold an interest meeting for a language club at 5:30 p.m. Thursday\, April 9. All are welcome to attend and help to shape a new language learning group. This meeting is free. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \nNegaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 3 p.m. Friday\, April 10. Youth ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas\, decide meeting dates and times\, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting. This meeting is free. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-interest-meeting-for-a-language-club/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Great Lakes Poetry Festival (GLPF) Marquette Poets Circle: Melissa Faliveno Reading
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\,  \n6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room. \nAdults\, Seniors. In partnership with NMU’s Visiting Writers program\, Marquette Poets Circle hosts author Melissa Faliveno\, former senior editor of Poets & Writers Magazine. Faliveno’s essay collection Tomboyland was named a best book of 2020 by NPR and Oprah Magazine\, and their debut novel\, Hemlock\, was released in January 2026.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-great-lakes-poetry-festival-glpf-marquette-poets-circle-melissa-faliveno-reading/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T235959
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SUMMARY:Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
DESCRIPTION:MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014\, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. \n“After taking 2025 off so we could focus on our expansion and the opening of The Trestle\, we are beyond excited to bring the bear out of hibernation\,” says Curated Events Manager\, Amanda Courchaine. “We could not do this without the support of our staff\, neighbors\, volunteers and all the folks who travel down the street or miles and miles to be a part of this.” \nThe 100-block of Spring St. will close Friday\, April 10\, and begin its transformation\, emerging a mere 24-hours later with a city block’s worth of live music\, food trucks\, games\, costumes\, and a plethora of kegs. The festival plays host to the annual unveiling of Ore Dock’s barrel-aged and limited release offerings with over 30 taps of Lake Superior sourced craft beer\, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers\, a variety of non-alcoholic craft beverages and new this year draft cocktails. Thirsty bears gotta eat too\, and festival goers will have no trouble finding tasty eats from a bounty of local food vendors. \nNew for 2026\, 3 music stages will be featured. Headlining the festival stage will be the Pajamas to cap off an eclectic Midwest lineup including The 4onthefloor (Minneapolis\, MN)\, Wrestle with Jimmy (Grand Rapids)\, and The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids). Steve Leaf (Grand Rapids) and Marquette’s favorite surf rock band\, Ramble Tamble\, will be rocking the Community Space stage. The Trestle Biergarten will be vibing throughout the festival featuring Synergy with local DJ’s Mayple & Conway. \nThere will also be a multitude of events and collaborations leading up to the festival including: \nthe inaugural Angry Bear Pre-Pawty (4/3/26) where you can get everything needed to hit the fast-pass line on festival day.  \nSamara Floral Co.’s Flower Crown workshop (4/9/26)\,  \nRise of the Baby Bear with the U.P. Children’s Museum (4/10/26)\,  \nand the third running of Queen City’s Run 4 Your Life 5k (4/11/26) with proceeds to support the Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. Additional festival events include a costume contest and dance-off hosted by Marquette Fringe\, a beer relay and growler holding competition with Queen City Running Co\, and keg bowling with The Fire Station. \nThe festival is 21+ and festival goers will need to purchase a $10 official Angry Bear wristband to enter. Angry Bear will happen rain\, snow\, or shine. More information can be found at: OREDOCKBREWING.COM/ANGRYBEAR.  \n  \nCONTACT  \nAmanda Courchaine  \nOre Dock Brewing Co. 114 West Spring St. Marquette\, MI  \n{DIRECT} 906.235.9689 | engage@oredockbrewing.com  \n  \nAdditional Contacts:  \nBaby Bear x U.P. Childrens Museum – Jess Hanley / jessicaupcm@gmail.com \nFlower Crown Workshop x Samara Floral Co – Shailah Pelto / events@samaraflorals.com \nRun 4 Your Life 5k x Queen City Running Co. – Paige Du Bois / paigedubois1020@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/festival-of-the-angry-bear-returns-3/
LOCATION:Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum\, 123 W Baraga Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260327T184713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184713Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays & Fridays April (7\, 10\, 14\, 17\, 21\, 24\, 28)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nPreschool age children. Stories\, songs\, finger-plays\, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-preschool-storytime-28/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260327T191322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191322Z
UID:5341-1775822400-1775826000@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care\, Compassion\, and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, April (10\, 17\, 24) 2026.  \nNoon – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, Heritage Room. \nIn partnership with several area organizations\, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause\, reflect\, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week\, a different organization takes the lead\, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles.  \nFor more information and to check on the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-cultivating-care-compassion-and-connection-31/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260327T191512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191512Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: GLPF Docu Cinema: Al Purdy Was Here: Portrait of a Great Canadian Poet
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 10\, 2026.  \n12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room. \nAdults\, Seniors. As part of the Great Lakes Poetry Festival\, PWPL screens this portrait of a writer driven to become a great Canadian poet at a time when that title barely existed. Rated PG. \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-glpf-docu-cinema-al-purdy-was-here-portrait-of-a-great-canadian-poet/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260327T191549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191549Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, April (10\, 17\, 24)\, 2026.  \n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room. \nMeet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly\, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-lego-club-13/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260130T220203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T220203Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns Saturday\, April 11
DESCRIPTION:The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after an extended hibernation due to the Ore Dock Brewing Company’s expansion kicking off in 2025. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014\, the annual festival has grown into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. \n  \n“We’re so excited to be waking the Bear this year\,” says curated events manager\, Amanda Courchaine. “With our expansion project in its final stages in Spring of 2025\, we needed to focus on that. Now that things are underway in that realm\, we feel ready and excited to execute the Festival of the Angry Bear and get this party going” \n  \nThere is still a lot of planning to execute before any big announcements are made\, but the team at the Ore Dock Brewing Company will be updating the masses as they can. So be sure to mark your calendars\, make your travel plans and get ready to wake the bear on Saturday\, April 11 2026!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/festival-of-the-angry-bear-returns-saturday-april-11/
LOCATION:Ore Dock Brewing Co.\, 114 W Spring St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260327T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T193546Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
DESCRIPTION:MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014\, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. \n“After taking 2025 off so we could focus on our expansion and the opening of The Trestle\, we are beyond excited to bring the bear out of hibernation\,” says Curated Events Manager\, Amanda Courchaine. “We could not do this without the support of our staff\, neighbors\, volunteers and all the folks who travel down the street or miles and miles to be a part of this.” \nThe 100-block of Spring St. will close Friday\, April 10\, and begin its transformation\, emerging a mere 24-hours later with a city block’s worth of live music\, food trucks\, games\, costumes\, and a plethora of kegs. The festival plays host to the annual unveiling of Ore Dock’s barrel-aged and limited release offerings with over 30 taps of Lake Superior sourced craft beer\, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers\, a variety of non-alcoholic craft beverages and new this year draft cocktails. Thirsty bears gotta eat too\, and festival goers will have no trouble finding tasty eats from a bounty of local food vendors. \nNew for 2026\, 3 music stages will be featured. Headlining the festival stage will be the Pajamas to cap off an eclectic Midwest lineup including The 4onthefloor (Minneapolis\, MN)\, Wrestle with Jimmy (Grand Rapids)\, and The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids). Steve Leaf (Grand Rapids) and Marquette’s favorite surf rock band\, Ramble Tamble\, will be rocking the Community Space stage. The Trestle Biergarten will be vibing throughout the festival featuring Synergy with local DJ’s Mayple & Conway. \nThere will also be a multitude of events and collaborations leading up to the festival including: \nthe inaugural Angry Bear Pre-Pawty (4/3/26) where you can get everything needed to hit the fast-pass line on festival day.  \nSamara Floral Co.’s Flower Crown workshop (4/9/26)\,  \nRise of the Baby Bear with the U.P. Children’s Museum (4/10/26)\,  \nand the third running of Queen City’s Run 4 Your Life 5k (4/11/26) with proceeds to support the Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. Additional festival events include a costume contest and dance-off hosted by Marquette Fringe\, a beer relay and growler holding competition with Queen City Running Co\, and keg bowling with The Fire Station. \nThe festival is 21+ and festival goers will need to purchase a $10 official Angry Bear wristband to enter. Angry Bear will happen rain\, snow\, or shine. More information can be found at: OREDOCKBREWING.COM/ANGRYBEAR.  \n  \nCONTACT  \nAmanda Courchaine  \nOre Dock Brewing Co. 114 West Spring St. Marquette\, MI  \n{DIRECT} 906.235.9689 | engage@oredockbrewing.com  \n  \nAdditional Contacts:  \nBaby Bear x U.P. Childrens Museum – Jess Hanley / jessicaupcm@gmail.com \nFlower Crown Workshop x Samara Floral Co – Shailah Pelto / events@samaraflorals.com \nRun 4 Your Life 5k x Queen City Running Co. – Paige Du Bois / paigedubois1020@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/festival-of-the-angry-bear-returns-4/
LOCATION:Ore Dock Brewing Co.\, 114 W Spring St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260320T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192413Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April (4\, 11\, 18)\, 2026.  \n11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nSongs\, rhymes\, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-saturday-storytime-17/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260327T191810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191810Z
UID:5355-1775905200-1775912400@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 2026.  \n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery.  \nToss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances\, clothing\, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money\, learn valuable repair skills\, and reduce your environmental impact.  \nNo admission charge. \nFor further information\, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-repair-cafe-7/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260102T165622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T165622Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of the Angry Bear
DESCRIPTION:Festival of the Angry Bear \n\nSaturday\, April 11\, 3 pm
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/festival-of-the-angry-bear/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260113T214927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214927Z
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw's Got Talent
DESCRIPTION:Keweenaw’s Got Talent\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\n5:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nHancock Community Hub\nRachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater\n417 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. with concessions and pre-show activities. The event concludes with awards and a finale celebration. \n\n  \nAbout the Event \nKeweenaw’s Got Talent is designed to spotlight the creativity already thriving in the region and build a new annual tradition rooted in community pride\, encouragement\, and fun. It is coordinated by the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee and community volunteers.  Youth will kick off the event with the “Rising Stars Showcase\,” and adults will showcase their talents on stage in a competition with audience voting and community judges. \n\nEvent tickets will be available for purchase online starting in February. More information will be released soon. Local businesses interested in partnering by sponsoring the event are encouraged to contact the Hancock Community Hub at: hancockcommunityhub@gmail.com. \n\n“This talent show is about more than performances—it’s about bringing our community together\, celebrating the creative arts\, and giving people of all ages a chance to shine. We’re excited to see the incredible talent in the Keweenaw region showcased on stage at the Hancock Community Hub\,” said Sarah Melin\, Chair of the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/keweenaws-got-talent/
LOCATION:Hancock Community Hub Gym\, 417 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, MI\, 49930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260306T225649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225649Z
UID:5030-1775935800-1775935800@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Marquette Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Marquette Symphony Orchestra \n  \nKaufman Auditorium \n  \nBEETHOVEN’S 5TH SYMPHONY \nApril 11\, 2026\, 7:30 PM \n  \nRevel in one of the greatest works ever composed: Symphony No. 5 in C minor\, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Kaufman Auditorium\, 611 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260413T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171438
CREATED:20260327T184232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184232Z
UID:5253-1776074400-1776076200@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Mondays & Thursdays April (6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27\, 30)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nFor children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult\, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body\, followed by sensory play activities.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-toddler-storytime-21/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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