Community Calendar

Want to apply to one of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2026 exhibitions, but unsure of the process? The GAAC will host a one-hour tutorial about its online application process February 28, 11 am. There is no charge.

Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will discuss how to apply using the online application, creating effective photographic images of one’s artwork, and writing an artist’s statement. This tutorial is open to people interested in exhibiting their artwork, both novice and experienced exhibitors. For more information please call the GAAC, 231/334-6112.

Kids and their families are invited to join park rangers for youth ice fishing events. Young participants will learn essential ice fishing skills, safety measures, and fishing regulations, culminating in a "Junior Angler" certification and a fishing pole to take home (while supplies last). If ice conditions permit, attendees will have the opportunity to ice fish at North Bar Lake. No registration is required. Organized groups may register at 231-326-4700, ext. 5005.

All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days, $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass, or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series.

Fri, Feb 27, 12:00 PM - 9pm and Sat, Feb 28, 12pm- 6:00 PM EST

Blessed Be Tea and Apothecary
116 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684

Clothing Swap at Blessed Be Tea 12p-6p both feb 27th and feb 28th. Bring an item, swap an item. Please bring clean, undamaged items. All left over items will be donated to the Women's Resource Center.

The Music House Museum is happy to welcome local band East Bay Drive Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:00PM

East Bay Drive is a 4-piece American Jazz-Fusion band from Traverse City, Michigan. The band formed in 2019 from a collection of eclectic musicians who met at MusicHub.Live Studios and who all just couldn’t get enough Fourplay, Steely Dan, and creating original compositions. These individuals had worked with each other individually for years but never together as a group. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses dynamic grooves with deep feel, and a friendly humble approach to music that will make you want to move with the groove.

The band members consist of: David Chown-Piano and Keyboards, Rick Kielhe-Guitar, John Richard Paul-Bass, Alex Wyant-Drums, with special guests Ryan Critchfield-Saxophone, and Skylea-vocals.

Get ready for a fun-funky time!

You can get tickets by going to MyNorthTickets here, visiting musichouse.org or by calling 231-938-9300

In cooperation with Short’s Brewing Company, the Northern Michigan Brass Band (NMiBB) will perform a concert at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 1, in the Bellaire High School Performing Arts Center. Continuing their long-standing tradition of programming something for everyone, this 30-piece, British-style brass band will perform an eclectic mix of traditional brass band classics, marches, transcriptions, featured solos, contest pieces, pop and jazz.

General admission tickets are $15 for adults and all students will be admitted free. Tickets are available at the door.

As an extra bonus for this program, all attendees will be give a coupon for 25% discount at Short’s Brewing Company’s Bellaire Pub. The coupon will be honored through the end of March.

NMiBB is a 501(c)(3) organization eligible to receive tax deductible contributions. Please visit northernmichiganbrassband.org for more information.

What is Soup and Bread? It’s simple. Local restaurants donate soup. You come, eat, and pay what you want. All money raised goes to a local non-profit.

November: Planned Parenthood
December: North Sky Raptor Sanctuary
January: FLOW For Water
February: Jubilee House
March: Women's Resource Center

Participating Restaurants include: Bubbies Bagels, Cooks House, S2S, Umbo, Modern Bird, Black Star Farms, Common Good Bakery, Identity Brewing, and Farm Club

Free, peer-led mental health support groups:

*NAMI Family Support (Mondays at 6pm. Online and in-person at HBA, 3040 Sunset Ln. See website for zoom link.)

*NAMI Connection Group (Mondays at 6pm. Online, see website for zoom link)

This artisans’ group has been creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years. Newcomers are always welcome!

For more info, email taartisansguild@gmail.com.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Come to the museum and join an informal tour of our current exhibitions with one of our docents. Tours are free with museum admission and will begin at 12:00 PM. Please meet by the front desk a few minutes before the tour begins.

People of all skill levels, including beginners are invited to play.

Free Event.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.