19th Annual Running Bear Run: Start times are 9am for the 5K Run/Walk, & 9:05am for the 1/2 Mile Kid's Run.

American Tree: Building A United State of Trees: American Tree is an exhibit that explores the role trees played in the formation of the United States 250 years ago -- & the role trees will play moving forward into this nation's next 250 years. This exhibition runs June 5 - Aug. 13. An opening reception will be held June 5 from 5-7pm. 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.

"For the Birds" Art Exhibition: Featuring local & international artists whose work explores diversity among birds, & their importance to our shared ecosystem. Runs through Sept. 18. See web site for hours.

"Modern Movement: Martha Graham & Barbara Morgan": Featuring original Barbara Morgan photographs of Graham & her company in the 1930s & 40s. Runs May 22 - Oct. 31. See web site for hours.

Cherry State of Mind: Runs July 17 – Aug. 22. This exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Cherry Festival & honors the fruit that has helped define northern Michigan’s landscape, economy & identity for generations. Opening reception on July 17 from 5-7pm; artist talk on Aug. 15 at 11am; & ekphrastic reading on Aug. 20 from 5:30-7pm. See web site for hours.

Container: This exhibit explores the many meanings of containment through both sculptural & two-dimensional works. Runs July 17-Aug. 22. An opening reception will be held on Fri., July 17 from 5-7pm. An artist talk will be held on July 18 at 11am. An Ekphrastic Reading happens on Aug. 20 from 5:30-7pm. Check web site for hours.

In Motion: Making Art Dance: A juried exhibition of movement inspired visual art pieces, sharing works that address questions such as, "How do artists today show the energy of moving bodies in paintings, sculptures, or films?" Runs May 22 - Sept. 5. See web site for hours.

Jubilee, an Ode to the Cherry: Jubilee! is an ode to the cherry in all its glory. In northwest Michigan, we celebrate cherries both tart & sweet as a major crop, a summer delight, & a shared heritage. Runs June 26 through July. See web site for hours.

Nancy Foster Retrospective Exhibition: "Threads of Life": Nancy's paintings have been exhibited throughout the western & midwestern United States. Travel across America through Foster’s eyes: taking in humble midwestern landscapes, romantic landscapes of the Great Lakes, the edges & shadows of urban Chicago, & the majesty of nature from Michigan to the west coast. An opening reception will be held on Sat., July 18 from 5-7pm. Exhibit runs through Aug. 21. See web …

Paint Grand Traverse: Extended Exhibit: Experience the beauty of northern Michigan through the eyes of 31 acclaimed plein air artists from across the country. This extended exhibit features a selection of available artwork created during Paint Grand Traverse 2026. Runs July 1 - Aug. 22. See web site for hours.

"Americans": This is a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street & the National Museum of the American Indian, which explores how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the culture of the United States. Runs June 19 - Sept. 6. See web site for hours.

4th Annual Great Bodies Group Exhibit: Featuring more than 25 artists, this exhibit celebrates the abundance of freshwater found throughout Michigan. The opening reception runs from 5-7pm on Fri., July 10. The exhibit runs through Aug. 8.

Caroline Monnet: "This Old House is All We Have": Through the interplay of image & object, Monnet foregrounds the deep entanglement of economy, development, & the natural environment. The exhibition serves as a reminder that economic prosperity & urban expansion have historically been built upon the exploitation of land & the Indigenous peoples who have lived in relationship with it for generations. Runs June 19 - Sept. 6. See web site for hours.

Xavi Bou: "Echoes of Flight": In Echoes of Flight, artist Xavi Bou invites visitors to reconsider how we see the natural world—& how that way of seeing shapes our relationship to it. This exhibition bridges art, science, & environmental awareness through Bou’s innovative use of digital chronophotography. Runs June 19 - Sept. 6. See web site for hours.

Roots: This exhibition explores history, heritage, & the experiences that define us. The works reflect personal, cultural, family, & environmental connections—examining how traditions, places, & pivotal moments influence identity & creativity. Runs July 19 - Aug. 29.

Live on the Bidwell Plaza: Two Track Mind: This duo blends Americana, folk, country, bluegrass, & modern acoustic covers into a live performance.

Leelanau Writers' Series: Local author Robert 'Carlos' Fuentes discusses his coming of age story: "The Vacation: A Teenage Migrant Farmworker's Experience Picking Cherries in Michigan." Designated a "Notable Book" by the Library of Michigan, the story emphasizes value of family, friendship, risk-taking, & the dignity of hard work.

TCDP Summer Tour: Frankfort: The Traverse City Dance Project returns with a six-stop summer tour celebrating dance & live music, featuring seven professional dancers from across the country. Live music begins at 7pm with the Charlie Millard Band, & the performance starts at 7:30pm.

Music in Mackinaw: Straits Area Concert Band: