67th Annual Mesick Mushroom Festival: Today includes a flea market, carnival, Ping Pong Ball Drop, Friday Night Live Street Fair, kids games, bike giveaway, live music by the New AuSable River Dixieland Jazz Band, & much more.

Guided Birding Walk at the Boardman River: CANCELLED!: Join Conservation Resource Alliance for this guided birding walk led by CRA's Executive Director Suzie Knoll. This walk is welcoming to all skill levels. Registration required.

Members Create: This exhibition runs from March 20 - May 28, with a public reception on March 20 at 5pm featuring the work of 31 current GAAC members. It includes work in a wide range of media. See web site for hours.

Poetic Visions Of Port Oneida: Painting And Poems That Reimagine: Enjoy this series of oil paintings & corresponding poems created by Grand Traverse County artist Wendy McWhorter. Runs through Aug. 27. GAAC is open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; & Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm.

"350: Imagining the World in 2126": As communities across the country reflect on America’s 250th anniversary, 350 artists look forward instead of back — to imagine the world one hundred years from now. What might life look like in 2126? Through painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, & beyond, artists contribute their unique perspective on the century ahead. Runs May 1-30. An opening reception will be held on May 1 from 5-7pm, & …

Bloom! A Celebration of Spring: Work in all media by local & regional artists in celebration of spring. Runs through May 8. Open Tues. - Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm; closed Mon.

Connections & Flow: This exhibit brings together the work of photographers Ragnar Avery & Calvin Boulter in an exhibition that reflects both artistic dialogue & personal mentorship. Runs May 1-30. An opening reception will be held on May 1 from 5-7pm, & an artist talk will be held on May 30 from 11am-noon. See web site for gallery hours.

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Terrie Collins: Texture: Collins likes to put many layers on a canvas, & loves the process of painting. Runs through May 23. See web site for hours.

Local Color A to Z: Showcase of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor & mixed media created by a talented local artist group. Runs April 25 - May 30 with an opening reception on Sat., April 25 at 5pm. Open hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm; & closed Mon.

Senior Center Tune Up: Partnering with the Senior Center, Norte is offering a Tune-Up event to help encourage our community of senior citizens to stay active. Bring your bike by for free basic bike repairs.

The Art of Connection: Grand Traverse Industries Client Artist Exhibit. Runs May 1-30. An opening reception will be held on May 1 from 5-7pm. See web site for gallery hours.

Tomorrow's Artists Today: Featuring: 2026 High School Portfolio. This exhibition features the work of eight emerging artists, showcasing a fresh & dynamic collection developed under the guidance of Royce Deans. Focused on building strong portfolios for future opportunities, this exhibit highlights each student’s growth, creativity, & unique artistic voice. Runs May 1-30. An opening reception will be held on May 1 from 5-7pm. See web site for gallery hours.

17th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition: Runs April 24 - May 30. This exhibition showcases the talent & creativity of local photographers & members of the Charlevoix Photography Club. It will feature a diverse range of photographic work across seven categories: Landscape, Animals, Flora, People, Still Life, Black & White, and Creative. An opening reception & awards ceremony will be held Fri., April 24 from 5-7pm. Charlevoix Circle of Arts' hours are …

Impressions of an Era: Prints from the Denison Museum Collection: This selection of prints, created between 1970 & 1990 by nationally & internationally recognized contemporary artists, reflects two transformative decades in contemporary printmaking. Artists include Dee Shapiro, Barbara Kohl-Spiro, KUDO Muramasa & James Rizzi. Runs through May 31. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-4pm.

NMC Hosted High School Art Exhibition: Runs May 8-31. The NMC High School Art Exhibition, juried by NMC Art & VisCom faculty, features artwork in a variety of media & styles by juniors & seniors from regional high schools. Reception & awards on May 31 from 2-4pm. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-4pm. 

New Perspectives: Recent Aquisitions from the Dennos Permanent Art Collection: Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. From new paintings & works on paper gifted through the Museum Exchange program to generous donations on behalf of museum members, friends, & NMC alumni, New Perspectives seeks to highlight convergent, as well as, divergent perspectives on contemporary art & collecting practices in the 21st century. See web site for hours.

Trilobite Treasures: Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. This exhibit presents Paleozoic creatures in a way that tells a story of the prehistoric life in the ancient seas. The collection, assembled over 35 years, provides a unique snapshot of life in the ancient seas from 250 to 500 million years ago. See web site for hours.

Return to Light: Runs April 10 – May 25. This exhibit explores the many facets of illumination—from the first golden rays of a Michigan morning to the internal clarity of a new perspective. An opening reception will be held on April 10 from 5-7pm. Open Tues. through Sun., noon-4pm.

Spring Bioblitz: Join GTCD staff & volunteers as you identify & record plant, animal, & fungi species using the iNaturalist app, creating valuable data that supports conservation & land management efforts.

Cookbook Dinner Series: May 4-10. Featuring "In The Catbird Seat" by Brian Baxter with Mike Wolf.

Michigan Notable Book Author to Present at Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society Meeting: John Wemlinger, Michigan Notable Book author of "The Cut," will relate the history of the fight between cattlemen & lumbermen in Manistee County in the 19th century. His presentation will be followed by a short business meeting.

TC Trail Running Festival: Today includes the 10K Relay & 5K. See web site for various prices & to register.

Choral Compass: Navigating the World One Song at a Time: Presented by the Northern Michigan Chorale. Directed by Michael Mitrovich. Accompanied by Cynda Coleman.

Cosmo St. Charles is Dead & Someone in this Room Killed Him: There's one unsolved mystery that haunts Detective Mac Marlowe... & you're going to help him close the case for good! Return with Mac to relive the dinner party where renowned archeologist Cosmo St. Charles was murdered, & then audience participation helps solve the crime at this hilarious Readers Theatre.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre Presents "Annie": A heartwarming tale of hope, determination, & finding family in the most unexpected places. Featuring songs like "Tomorrow," "It's a Hard Knock Life," "Maybe," & more.

"The Who’s Tommy": Experience this electrifying rock opera, a musical that follows the journey of Tommy Walker, a young boy who becomes deaf, dumb, & blind after witnessing a traumatic event. As he grows, Tommy discovers an extraordinary talent for pinball, propelling him to fame & spiritual awakening.

Rat Pack Together Again: "A Toast to the Rat Pack" takes you on a musical journey featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, & Sammy Davis Jr. 

Mitchell Tenpenny: This country star brings his high-energy Speed of Light Tour.