Muskegon County Calendar of Events 06/18/18 – 06/25/18
Monday June 18:
Roll On Muskegon
Mondays, June 18 @ 6:30 pm
“Roll on Muskegon” is a fun, community, bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Muskegon. Bikers meet every Monday at the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market. This easy 8 mph, family friendly ride begins at 6:30pm. For more information, find them on Facebook.
June 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.
June 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell. This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams! Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event. For more information, call (231) 722-2600.
Tuesday June 19:
Free Summer Concert Series: Zach Day & Full Throttle
June 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Arts Council of White Lake every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell for the ACWL’s Free Summer Concert Series! In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Montague Area Public Schools Center for the Arts located at Montague High School. For more information, call (231) 893-2524.
Planetarium Show: Incoming!
June 12 & 14 @ 7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 3 – June 14, come to Carr-Fles Planetarium at Muskegon Community College for the planetarium show, “Incoming!” Tag along with robot explorers zooming past rocky asteroids and icy comets, all the way to Pluto, and discover how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changing the course of life on Earth. Narrated by George Takei, this 2016 program gives audiences a closer look at the scientific advances that may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. This is a 35-minute presentation. For more information, call (231) 777-0289.
Wednesday June 20:
Readers’ Theater: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep
June 20 @ 7:00 pm
Come to the Book Nook & Java Shop as the Actors del Arte Ensemble of West Michigan presents “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by Phillip K. Dick. This is Sci-Fi at its best! The films Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 were based on this novel. The cover is $5. Come early for dinner at 6:30pm to enjoy spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad and garlic bread for only $7.95. For more information, call 231-894-5333.
Thursday June 21:
Art for Alzheimer’s: Shopping for A Cause
June 21 – June 23 @ 11:00 am
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Art Cats Gallery invites you to “Art for Alzheimer’s: Shopping for A Cause,” June 21 – 23! Join with them to help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Great Lakes Chapter during the Longest Day. They will be donating a portion of their sales to this great organization. For more information, call (231) 755-7606.
Friday June 22:
Parties in the Park: Whoopee Kat
June 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 years, Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution providing Friday evening entertainment, free admission, and a family-friendly atmosphere! Be a part of the tradition and enjoy your summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park. Sponsor this week is the Greater Muskegon Optimist Club.
Yoga at the Light: White River Light Station
June 22 @ 9:30 am
Summer days are for unwinding and what better way to enjoy a summer’s day than relaxing along the water on the lawn of the White River Light Station! Bring your yoga mats or large towels and water to drink for Yoga. In case of rain, this event will be rescheduled for June 29. For further information, call Mitch at White River Yoga at 231-740-6662.
West Michigan Concert Winds: Summer Outdoor Concerts
June 22 @ 7:00 pm
Join the West Michigan Concert Winds for free summer outdoor concert on the lawn of the old Union Depot Train Station located at 610 W. Western Ave. Enjoy a beautiful evening as they perform Sousa Band music. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, call the West Michigan Concert Winds at 231-780-0273.
Hot Diggity Dog Fundraiser Event
June 22 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Enjoy live music performed by “The Smokin’ Dobroleles,” a silent auction with many great packages up for bid including Date Night packages, Sports packages and many more! General admission is $5 and includes 2 hot dogs with unlimited toppings and 2 sides. Cure your sweet tooth at the bake sale! Life Change Church is located at 3084 Whitehall Rd. For more information, contact Tony Maniscalco at 231-830-9376 or e-mail tmaniscalco@moka.org.
Seaway Run Healthy Lifestyle Expo
June 22 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to the L.C. Walker Arena for the Healthy Lifestyle Expo from 11:00am-7:00pm. The Healthy Lifestyle Expo is offered at no cost to the community so you can explore healthy options and learn how to optimize your family’s health. Visit the expo for health screenings, food, music, kids activities, prizes, demonstrations and more! For more information visit www.seawayrun.com.
Music at the Light: White River Light Station
June 22 @ 7:00 pm
Come to the White River Light Station for “Music at the Light,” featuring a sing-a-long with Bob Hausler. The tower will be open late and available for tours for the standard admission charge of $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under. All concerts are free! In case of rains, meet at the Fruitland Township Hall (4545 Nestrom Rd., Whitehall). For more information, call (231) 894-8265.
Movies on Deck: Casablanca
June 22 @ 9:00 pm
The 12th annual Movies on Deck film series features eight movies showing at dusk on Friday evenings on the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum. Tonight’s showing “Casablanca” starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingred Berman (1942). Each showing is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and weather appropriate clothing. Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available at the event. In the event of inclement weather, showings will be moved inside the ship, and will begin at 10:00pm.
Open Mic Night
June 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Red Lotus Gallery comes alive with music, poetry, comedy, stories and more. Everyone is welcome to participate, though parental discretion is advised due to adult language and themes. Red Lotus is located at 356 W. Western Ave. This event is free and open to the public. Follow them on Facebook to stay up to date with downtown Muskegon’s home for art culture and events! www.facebook.com/RedLotusMuskegon
Friends of the Festival: Lee Cello Duo
June 22 @ 7:30 pm
The White Lake Music Society will present the “Friends of the Festival” concert featuring the Lee Cello Duo on Friday, June 22 at 7:30pm. This special concert will be held at the home of Harold and Barbara Wheaton. Tickets are $40 and include wine, hors d`oeuvres, coffee, and desserts provided by Cichetti’s. A limited number of tickets are available in advance at the Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry St., Montague 231-894-5333 and Eventbrite.
Saturday June 23:
Mercy Health Seaway Run
June 23
The Mercy Health Seaway Run has been a tradition along the Lakeshore for over three decades. The courses for the different distances all offer views of Muskegon Lake, with the 15K and Half Marathon courses also showcasing our beautiful Lake Michigan beach. With a Community 5K Walk, and three timed distances – 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, the Mercy Health Seaway Run has an event for everyone! All courses are barrier free and accessible to those with physical challenges, and volunteers will be available for assistance on race day. For more information, visit www.seawayrun.com.
West Michigan Business and Craft Fair
June 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to come to Hackley Park for the West Michigan Business and Craft Fair! Enjoy a beautiful day of shopping with local entrepreneurs and food vendors, live entertainment, prize giveaways, product demonstrations and more. Admission is free to this family friendly event. For more information, call 616-836-8756.
3rd Annual Muskegon County Community Motorcycle Run
June 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The 3rd Annual Muskegon County Community Run is happening June 23 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm, with registration at 11:00am! This fun, scenic motorcycle run is followed by a family friendly event at The Folkert Community Hub featuring a dunk tank with uniformed police officers, live music from Blue Tonic and Bari Lee, a motorcycle & classic car show (registration $5), the Relentless Stunts motorcycle stunt show, fire trucks and demonstrations by local towing companies. You don’t need a motorcycle to participate in the run! This Poker Run is for cars, trucks and bikes! Their mission is to support special needs children, increase safety and awareness, and to strengthen relationships between motorcyclists, law enforcement and citizens of all ages. All money raised will go to help No More Sidelines in their mission to support special needs children and the Muskegon County Sheriff Department’s Motor Division, helping to maintain their motorcycles throughout the year. For more information, email MuskegonCCR@gmail.com.
SJO Supercross
June 23 @ 5:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for motorcycle and quad racing at the SJO Supercross! Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth 11 and under. The Fairgrounds are located at 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd. For more information, call (231) 924-5778.
Maranatha FREE Summer Concert: Michael Card
June 23 @ 7:00 pm
Visit the Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference for a free summer concert. You can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening Italian buffet in the dining room. Dinner begins at 5:00pm. All dinner guests receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm. Call 231-798-2161 or stop by the front desk to make reservations.
A Reflection of Motown
June 23 @ 7:30 pm
Come to the Frauenthal Theater located in downtown Muskegon for “A Reflection of Motown” featuring The Ultimate Taste Band! Be entertained with songs sung by artists who once performed under the MOTOWN label. This event will take you back to a time in which old school R & B was just evolving. Tickets are $30. For more information, call 231-727-8001.
Summer Sailstice:
June 23 – June 24
Celebrate the longest day of summer with special events and activities during Lake Effect Boating’s “Summer Sailstice!” Activities will take place at Torresen Marine. Join the sailboat party out on the water as they gather in the Muskegon Breakwater arms. No rules, no fees, no start time! For more information visit www.lakeeffectboating.com .
Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game
June 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, June 23 – 24 at 7:05pm, come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Monarchs! Admission is only $5! The Muskegon Clippers vs Copperheads. For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.
Monday June 25
Roll On Muskegon
Mondays, June 25 @ 6:30 pm
“Roll on Muskegon” is a fun, community, bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Muskegon. Bikers meet every Monday at the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market. This easy 8 mph, family friendly ride begins at 6:30pm. For more information, find them on Facebook.
June 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.
June 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell. This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams! Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event. For more information, call (231) 722-2600.
ONGOING EVENTS:
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian will be on display at the museum May 24 – September 9 as they present 150 photographs that represent the breadth of subjects touched on in the project. The exhibition also examines criticism of Curtis’s works, and uses the objects themselves to present the dilemmas inherent in understanding the project’s legacy. The show will also premiere newly acquired copper plates used to create the photogravures, and several of the volumes of The North American Indian. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
54th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception
May 21- September 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The annual Muskegon Community College Student Art and Design Exhibition will be on display in Overbrook Art Gallery May 21 – September 6. Free and open to the public. Call the MCC Arts and Humanities Office at (231) 777-0324 for more information. Summer hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Friday.
Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place happen from 5:30pm – 8:00pm every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Bring your classic car to the parking lot behind Fricano Place, overlooking Muskegon Lake. They welcome all antiques, customs, classic and novelty vehicles! DJ Tom Schalk will be playing your favorite songs. Your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza, as well as ice cream and desserts from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe will be available for purchase! For more information, call (231) 722-2600
Dancing into the Sunset: Free Community Dancing and Music
June 21 @ 7:00 pm
Most Thursdays, May 10 – August 30, come to the band shell in Pomona Park for Dancing into the Sunset! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to settle in for a great evening of music and dancing. The fun begins at 7:00pm. Free and open to the public! For more information, find “Dancing into the Sunset” on Facebook.
Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursday Evening Tours
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Thursday from 4:00pm – 8:00pm, you’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free tour guided by MMA docents, compliments of Meijer! For more information, call 231-720-2570
Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.