Northwestern Michigan Fair: Aug. 9-15. Today includes the 4-H Auction Buyer Registration, 4-H Still Exhibit Auction, 4-H Large Animal Auction, animal showings, 4-H Small Animal Auction, 4-H Showmanship Showdown, Southpoint Rodeo, & much more.

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.

Charlevoix Summer Sidewalk Sales:

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.

Coffee @ Ten, Petoskey: Tamara Finlay will share her process as a stop-motion animator exploring memory, cultural identity, & neurodivergence through handcrafted puppets & miniature sets.

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.

Crooked Tree Photographic Society: This summer exhibition features recent work by members of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. Featuring intricate details from nature, evocative scenes & moments, & creatively constructed compositions. Runs through Sept. 5. See 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.

My Michigan: Michigan artists Rick Koehler & Stan Myers capture that Up North feeling with contemporary works in oil & watercolor. Viewers will find classic vistas, whimsical local scenes, & a deep appreciation for My Michigan. Runs Aug. 7 - Sept. 11. Opening reception on Aug. 7 at 4pm. Hours are Mon-Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun, noon-4pm.

Nancy Foster Retrospective Exhibition: "Threads of a 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.

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.

Summer Reading Program: More Art for Kids with Leah Griffith.

The Flow of The River- Kristen Egan Solo Exhibit: Help welcome back Gourd sculptor, Kristen Egan in her 6th Solo Exhibit here.

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.

Grasshopper Walk with Brad Von Blon: Brad will introduce you to more species of grasshoppers than you may have known existed.

Hands-On Stop-Motion Workshop: Crafting Stories Frame by Frame: This workshop introduces participants to the basics of stop-motion animation using simple materials & accessible tools. Participants will work in approximately three small groups to create short animated sequences together, exploring character, movement, & collaborative storytelling.

Author Reading & Signing: Northport debut author Jennifer Sager will do a short reading from her memoir, "Steph's Story," take questions from the audience for discussion, & sign books for purchasers. Jenny's is a happy family story!

Suttons Bay Social: Hosted by Inland Seas Education Association & Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce. Join for light snacks & an update on Inland Sea's new education center.

Artist Talk: Steve Brown: Author & poet Steve Brown will share insights from his latest book, "Fellowship."

Everyone Has a Story: Storytelling Community Circle: Join The Kingsley Folk School for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle, Everyone Has a Story. Share real moments from your life, told to connect, laugh, & reflect. Held the 2nd Thurs. of every month.

Opening Reception: Delamar Traverse City: Join for the opening reception of two temporary collections. Between Here and Elsewhere features work by Michele Aucello, Conor Fagan, Jerry Gretzinger, Harvey Gordon, & Jean Larson, exploring worlds both real & invented, & Jennifer Way presents the inaugural Delamar TC Artist Series exhibition.

Harbor Springs Street Musique: Car Fest Mixer: Featuring the Grace Theisen Trio, Chirp, Radel Rosin, The Tweed Tones, Magic by Jania, & Lord of the Gourd.

An Evening with Amy Grant: Amy's career spans more than 40 years & stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality, philanthropist & more.

Commercial Fishing in Benzie County: Local historian Andy Bolander examines the impact of commerical fishing on Benzie County... from its early presence shipping barrels of fish to Chicago, to the later introduction of salmon into Lake Michigan via the Platte River Fish Hatchery.

Concerts On the Lawn: The Backroom Gang:

Full Tilt Comedy:

Live on the Lake Concert Series: Jennifer Westwood & The Handsome Devils:

Songs for the Earth Curious: A concert by Stonefruit Collective. Celebrate our planet with grooves for the atmosphere, serenades for the soil, & hymns for the open water.

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA: A shared celebration of the songs people carry with them throughout their lives, from "Mamma Mia" & "S.O.S" to "Money, Money, Money," "The Winner Takes It All," "Waterloo," "Gimme Gimme Gimme," & "Dancing Queen."

Movie Night on the Lawn: Featuring "How to Train Your Dragon." Movie starts at dusk. Concessions open at 8pm.