Jul 04 Saturday
Join us for live music set along the shoreline of Lake Leelanau.
All music is weather dependent.
No tickets required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot and get settled.
This is a complimentary event.
Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.
Jul 05 Sunday
Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.
This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.
Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information. For more information about our event calender, click here.
Featuring One Hot Robot When: Sunday, July 5th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
Who: Open to the Public, free admission
An exclusive invitation to experience the private event space at Aurora Cellars Estate*Tented area: first come, first served.
Available for Purchase: Select Aurora Cellars wines and cider by the glass, non-alcoholic drinks, mini charcuterie boards, and ice cream treats.
What to Bring: Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged! Coolers and additional food are allowed. No outside alcohol permitted on premises.
Please also include: You must show ID at the entrance to receive a wristband for wine and cider.
Rooted by a sibling bond that transcends the familial, the JUNO-nominated Cheng² Duo transfixes listeners through its impassioned expressivity and contagious joy—critics have hailed their performances as “brilliant” (The Sunday Times, UK), “truly exhilarating” (The WholeNote, Canada), and “absolutely captivating…through a tremendous mastery of their instruments” (Pizzicato Magazine, Luxembourg).
Cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist Silvie Cheng have been making music together for nearly their entire lives. Since officially forming the Cheng² Duo at their 2011 Carnegie Weill Recital Hall debut, their artistry has left lasting impressions across the globe, touring to illustrious concert halls and international festivals throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and South Africa.
Returning to the Opera House for the third time, the duo’s program will include their own arrangement of the suite Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky.
Jul 06 Monday
Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.
Performances by the Clam Lake Band happening every Monday starting June 29 at 7:00pm running through August 3. The band has been holding their concerts at the Pavilion for now over 50 years. Each week is a new theme.
Follow their Facebook page for more information.
Jul 08 Wednesday
Pack a picnic and enjoy live local music at Pennsylvania Park during Crooked Tree Arts Center’s summer Concerts in the Park series, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon – 1 pm.
Jul 09 Thursday
Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.
At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile."
The Platform at Chalfonte Theatre presents Mulebone on Thursday, July 9, 2026, for an evening of traditional blues, country blues, slide guitar, and inventive roots music. The concert features two 45-minute sets with a 15-minute intermission. Doors open at 6:00 PM and music begins at 7:00 PM.
Mulebone is the musical partnership of multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa and roots music specialist Hugh Pool, two veteran performers whose shared passion for traditional blues has earned them national and international acclaim.
All proceeds from the July 9 concert benefit the Chalfonte Theatre’s HVAC Capital Campaign, an initiative to install a new climate system ensuring year-round comfort for audiences and performers.
Guests will enjoy cinema concessions along with wine, brandy, and vodka selections from Chateau Chantal. The concert is sponsored in part by Higgins Hearing & Audiology of Traverse City.
The performance is presented as part of The Platform, a live performance series curated by the nonprofit Chalfonte Foundation, which brings nationally and internationally recognized artists to Elk Rapids in an intimate setting.
Tickets will be $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the show.