Keep It In The UP!

Painting with Zaagidiwin Event
2026-02-27 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
KBIC Victim Services & Programs
Painting with Zaagidiwin: A Paint Your Partner Event

Bring your loved one and paint a picture of each other! Your partner, your mom, your auntie, your best friend, or your child!

Friday, February 27th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Ojibwa Senior Center

Contact Jade or Jessica at 906-353-4595 to register or ask questions

Big Annie Fundraiser
2026-02-27 16:00 - 23:00 | Elk’s Lodge #404, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
The Big Annie team is bringing back their Warm UP with “Big Annie” fundraiser during CopperDog weekend! Join the fun on Friday, February 27, from 4:00–11:00 PM at Elks Lodge #404 in Calumet. Stop in to warm up with chili or a sloppy joe, browse the silent auction, and enjoy the festivities. The bar opens at 4:00 PM, with live music from 8:30–10:30 PM by the Brewgrass Band.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-02-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays February (6, 20, 27), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet 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. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, February (6, 13, 20, 27) 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.
In 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. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

Community Blood Drive
2026-02-27 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Community Blood Drive
Friday, February 27, 2026
L’Anse Methodist Church
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Walk-ins welcome!
All blood types are needed!

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-02-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays February (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323

16th Annual CopperDog Race
2026-02-27 00:00 - 2026-03-01 23:59 | Calumet
16th Annual CopperDog Race.

February 27th – March 1st, 2026
The race will start in Calumet, MI on Friday night. It will run to Eagle Harbor then Copper harbor finishing back in Laurium on Sunday for the first time. Additional CopperDog events will be held in Laurium on Saturday.

copperdog.org

Cow Calf Meeting
2026-02-26 18:00 | Rudyard Township Town Hall, 18725 S Mackinac Trail, Rudyard, MI, 49780, United States
Michigan State University Extension Beef Team will be conducting a Cow Calf Meeting in Rudyard at the Rudyard Township Town Hall on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm EST
MSU Extension’s winter cow-calf meetings provide a forum for producers to stay informed on management, markets, and emerging issues that can impact profitability and long-term operational success.
Merck Animal Health will be sponsoring the meetings, providing pizza and soft drinks. Topics will include the beef market outlook, protecting cattle prices with the Livestock Risk Protection program, the Effects of Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance, and genetic selection for carcass characteristics.
Reservations are required.

Please contact the Ontonagon County MSU Extension Office at 906-884-4386 or email them at farleyb2@msu.edu.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-02-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February (10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.

NMU Orchestra Performs Children's Concert
2026-02-25 18:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
The Northern Michigan University Orchestra, directed by Barbara Rhyneer, will present its annual Children’s Concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Reynolds Recital Hall. This is a free event.
“The music that the orchestra will perform is generally familiar to the families since it is based on film and musicals,” Rhyneer said. “Plus, the folk fiddle tune ‘Blackberry Blossom’ offers a chance for the small kids to get up and dance.”
Selections the orchestra will perform include “How to Train Your Dragon” by John Powell, “Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” by Hans Zimmer, and Randy Newman’s “Ma Belle Evangeline” from The Princess and the Frog arranged by Anna Zepke.
“This annual event is important to the NMU Orchestra because it is a chance for students and other members of the orchestra to come together and perform fun selections in-between demonstrating instruments to a younger audience that might not be familiar with them,” Rhyneer said.
The NMU Orchestra is a symphonic orchestra made up of strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. The ensemble consists of students from a variety of academic disciplines.
For more information about the NMU Music Department, visit nmu.edu/music.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2026-02-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays February (4, 11, 18, 25), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2026-02-24 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds. The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month.

The dates are as follows:
February 24, 2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL
March 31,2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL
April 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL
May 26, 2026 6:30 pm @ PLDL
June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL
July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL
Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call me (Sue Kauppi) at 906-369-4858 with any questions or concerns.

NMU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
2026-02-23 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
The Northern Michigan University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, directed by Steven Riley, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Reynolds Recital Hall. NMU assistant professor Theresa Camilli will provide piano accompaniment.
The concert’s theme is “Musical Perspectives and Monumental Moments: A Musical Tribute to the 250th Anniversary of The United States.” Riley said it will explore the 250-year history of our nation through various perspectives and cultures, recognizing that the most enduring monuments are not made of stone, but of the songs and spirits of the many cultures of people who are stewards of the land.
The concert will be presented in two parts with the Symphonic Band opening with two pieces featuring British folk songs: “Three Ayres from Gloucester” by Hugh M. Stuart and “Polly Oliver” by Thomas Root. These pieces highlight the influence of British folk music during the birth of the United States. Other pieces include “Amparito Roca,” written by Spanish bandleader Jaime Texidor, and “Rushmore” by Alfred Reed, which showcase a broad array of cultures that influenced music in the United States.
The second part of the concert will open with “Children’s March” by Percy Grainger. Riley describes this piece as a monument in American band literature; one that represents the whimsical, charming and imaginative idealism of childhood, reflecting the United States’ young age compared to most other countries. The concert will then conclude with the piece “Of Our New Day Begun” by Omar Thomas, which reflects on themes of violence, justice and remembrance within the nation’s history.
For more information about the NMU Music Department, visit nmu.edu/music.

NMU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Free Concert
2026-02-23 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
The Northern Michigan University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, directed by Steven Riley, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Reynolds Recital Hall. NMU assistant professor Theresa Camilli will provide piano accompaniment.

The concert’s theme is “Musical Perspectives and Monumental Moments: A Musical Tribute to the 250th Anniversary of The United States.” Riley said it will explore the 250-year history of our nation through various perspectives and cultures, recognizing that the most enduring monuments are not made of stone, but of the songs and spirits of the many cultures of people who are stewards of the land.

The concert will be presented in two parts with the Symphonic Band opening with two pieces featuring British folk songs: “Three Ayres from Gloucester” by Hugh M. Stuart and “Polly Oliver” by Thomas Root. These pieces highlight the influence of British folk music during the birth of the United States. Other pieces include “Amparito Roca,” written by Spanish bandleader Jaime Texidor, and “Rushmore” by Alfred Reed, which showcase a broad array of cultures that influenced music in the United States.

The second part of the concert will open with “Children’s March” by Percy Grainger. Riley describes this piece as a monument in American band literature; one that represents the whimsical, charming and imaginative idealism of childhood, reflecting the United States’ young age compared to most other countries. The concert will then conclude with the piece “Of Our New Day Begun” by Omar Thomas, which reflects on themes of violence, justice and remembrance within the nation’s history.

PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #1: Grades 4th & 5th
2026-02-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays, February (9, 16, 23), 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on January 12th. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #1. Experienced and first-time players welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn
2026-02-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Baraga County Chamber of Commerce, 1 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
Lunch and Learn

Join the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce
February 23, 2026 – from 11:30am to 1:00pm
Dianne Koskinen will be teaching a class on how to create eye catching and informative flyer for your business.

Masquerade Midwinter Gala 2026
2026-02-21 18:30 - 23:00 | Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
February 21st, 7:00 to 11:00 PM
Doors at 6:30
Upper Peninsula Children’s MuseumJoin Marquette Fringe at the U.P. Children’s Museum for the 2026 Midwinter Gala. Expect magic and mystery with our Masquerade theme. Don your finest evening wear and join us for a night of live music, art installations, cocktails, and the opportunity to support your favorite local performing arts organization! Bring your own mask, or make one at our mask creation station.

PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (7, 21), 2026.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the
techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Special Countdown to Valentine’s Day project on Saturday Feb. 7. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, 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.

PWPL Presents: Prom Dress Swap
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday February 21, 2026.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
All students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Looking for a Prom Dress, come to the
Annual PWPL Prom Dress Swap. The Swap will be open 10 am – 4 pm, to anyone looking for a prom dress. We will be accepting dresses until Friday, February 20. Dresses can be dropped off in the Teen Zone. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, and visit pwpl.info.

Marquette Delegation to visit Kajaani, Finland in June 2026
2026-02-21 10:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Informational Meeting to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026
The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be sending a delegation to Kajaani, Finland in June 2026. An informational meeting will be held on Saturday, February 21, at 10:00am in the Shiras Room of Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front St. in Marquette. The Shiras Room is located on the second level of the library. While in Finland, delegates will stay with a host family and visit sites of interest in Kajaani, Finland and the surrounding area. Additional information about the program and an application to join the delegation will be available at the informational meeting. The cost of the trip including airfare, ground transportation and official delegation events is approximately $2,800.00 and is the responsibility of each delegate. Currently, spaces to be a part of the delegation are LIMITED. Marquette’s Sister City program with Kajaani, Finland began in the early 1990s.
The program focuses on cultural understanding, international friendship, and sharing of ideas. For additional information about the delegation, please contact Marty Eskelinen (906-360-3757) or Randy Jensen (906250-2788). For more information about the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership, visit www.mqtsistercity.org.

*The application for delegation participation will be made available on the website for those unable to attend the informational meeting on February 21.

NMU Hosts Regional Science Olympiad
2026-02-21 09:00 - 15:00 | NMU Science Building, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Center will host the annual Michigan Region I Science Olympiad tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the NMU Science Building and Weston Hall. The competition typically draws about 300 middle and high school students from across the Upper Peninsula, who will participate in 46 events.

The highest-placing teams in each division will advance to the state tournament, scheduled for April at Michigan State University.

Science Olympiad is a nationally recognized co-curricular program designed to spark interest in science, engineering, and health-related fields. Its mission is to strengthen the future STEM workforce by encouraging diverse student participation in science and technology courses, promoting collaboration and critical thinking, and offering hands-on learning experiences developed in partnership with educators and industry professionals. The program also emphasizes mentorship and celebrates exceptional student and teacher achievements.

Participants gain practical experience through a variety of challenges that emphasize design, analysis, and problem-solving while reinforcing the importance of effective teamwork. Each year’s events are updated to reflect advancements and evolving topics across disciplines such as genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology.

Flippin' for Hoops Fundraiser
2026-02-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Baraga American Legion Post #444, 505 S. Superior Avenue, Baraga, Michgian, 49908
FLIPPIN’ FOR HOOPS
All proceeds support Baraga Boys Basketball – COME HUNGRY. LEAVE PROUD!

Saturday, February 21 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Baraga American Legion Post 444

$12 per person
Free for kids 5 & under
Pancakes, eggs, sausage & bacon – Takeout Available

Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast served by our Vikings and stick around for Gift Basket Giveaways

NMU Presents 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
2026-02-21 00:00 - 2026-02-28 23:59 | James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present “A Streetcar Named Desire,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tennessee Williams, Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21 and 26-28, in the Panowski Black Box Theatre. The show will be directed by assistant professor Kaitlyn Frotton.
First performed in 1947, “A Streetcar Named Desire” is about the fragile Southern belle Blanche DuBois. She moves in with her sister Stella and brutish brother-in-law Stanley Kowalski in New Orleans, leading to a tragic clash of illusion and reality, desire and class. The play explores persisting themes of mental instability, desire versus destruction, racism and oppression, misogyny and sexual assault.
“I feel there is no reason to revisit a ‘classic’ unless the theme holds relevance in modern society,” Frotton explained. “Domestic violence, misogyny and racism are still very much alive in 2026, so very little needs to be altered for contemporary ears and eyes to connect to it. A work of art can only maintain the label ‘classic’ if its themes are universal, and in this case, they unfortunately are.”
Frotton said the audience’s close proximity to the stage in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, as opposed to a larger venue, will be an advantage for this production.
“The benefits of performing in a black box theatre is that you can often get up close and personal with the performers and other patrons; no one has anywhere to really ‘hide.’ This can feel intense, but also reminds us that theatre is not theatre without an energetic exchange from actor to audience, audience to actor, actor to actor, and patron to patron.”
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. each night of the run, with a sensory-friendly Theatre for All matinee at 1 p.m. Feb. 21, and a regular 1 p.m. matinee Feb. 28.
“The actors and student designers have put so much work and effort into this show. I’m unbelievably proud of their bravery and respect for each other,” Frotton added. “They are collaborative, respectful of one another and extremely talented, so that makes directing this challenging piece really exciting.”
This performance is for mature audiences only. Tickets for the nightly showings and the Feb. 28 matinee are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU staff, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. Admission to the Theatre For All matinee showings is “pay as you may.” Tickets for this event can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu.

Ice Fishing Tournament
2026-02-21 00:00 - 23:59 | L’Anse
Ice Fishing Tournament hosted by Skipper’s & Northern Edge
February 21st, Lake Superior Waters

4:00 pm Weigh-In @ Skipper’s
Any species – single person

entry Infor: $20.00 per person
50/50 Raffle
Door Prizes

Fish Fry – 12 pm to 1:00 pm @ White Fish Hole

Upper Michigan Ice Races
2026-02-21 00:00 - 23:59
150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841

Dates: January 3, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday

Get Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races

Are you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed, skill, and sheer power!

The Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County.

Saturday Schedule: Day Races

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants

10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races

January 31 & February 28: Night Races

11:00 AM: Registration Opens

4:00 PM: Youth Races

6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races

Whether you’re on the track or in the stands, the roar of engines, the spray of ice, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends, family, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details!

PWPL Presents: Global Cinema: Finland’s Fallen Leaves
2026-02-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, February 20, 2026.
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. For Valentine’s Day, PWPL screens this Oscar-nominated Finnish romantic comedy/drama about the fates of two star-crossed lovers in Helsinki. Not rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
