Almanac

The Guided Walking History Tours of Traverse City will begin its tenth season on July 9th, following the National Cherry Festival.

The informative tour is about two and a half hours covering a two-mile route. The tours begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza, located at the corner 6th and Union St. near downtown.

There is no charge for the tours, but gratuities for the guides are appreciated. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times.

For 2025 our 10:00 AM walking tours begin on Wednesday July 9th and continue daily through October 8th. No reservations are needed, simply arrive by 10:00 AM please.

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

Fifty years after the fateful sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the National Writers Series welcomes New York Times bestselling author John Bacon to the City Opera House to discuss his new book, “The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”

Drawing on over 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crew mates of those lost, The Gales of November is the definitive account of the ship’s role in Great Lakes’ shipping, the lives of her sailors, her fateful sinking, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind. Haunting and captivating, “The Gales of November” indulges readers in the mysteries still circling in the waves of Lake Superior after the famous wreck and honors the lives of those lost.

“The wreck of the Fitzgerald has long fascinated and frustrated storytellers. Now, at last, the story is deftly and deeply explored by John U. Bacon in this terrific, gripping account.” —Jonathan Eig, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for King: A Life

Bacon will take the stage on November 6th to uncover the mysteries of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The event will begin at 7 PM and includes Q&A and an author signing.

In-person and virtual tickets for this not-to-be-missed glimpse into the past are available at nationalwritersseries.org! Be sure to grab yours today!

This experimental comedy show has a laid-back vibe. Stand-ups test new material, improvisers play with fresh forms, and the unexpected takes center stage. You might catch a sketch, a short play, or even a mini game show.

Grab a drink, bring some friends, and settle in for a night of surprises and laughter at Comedy Lab.

2nd Sunday of Every Month.
Ages 14 & up.
$10 Suggested Honor Cover.

Parkinson's Network North Daytime Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday monthly. Join us for an informational speaker, Q&A, a bit of movement, time for sharing experience, advocacy. Those with PD & family/friends/caregivers are welcome.

Get Outdoors! Adaptive Trekking & Biking at Sleeping Bear Dunes with Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes/Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, improving universal access in the Park. Talk with “Friends of Sleeping Bear members,” Kathy Tuckerman & Jeanne Esch, to explore the Track Chair Program & Bike Wheelchair Program at the Sleeping Bear. These programs allow individuals to hike (on 2 trails at the Dunes) or bike (8 miles on the Heritage Trail from the Dune Climb to Glen Arbor) with family and friends. Come & learn about these free, mobility-assisted opportunities.

The Guided Walking History Tours of Traverse City will begin its tenth season on July 9th, following the National Cherry Festival.

The informative tour is about two and a half hours covering a two-mile route. The tours begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza, located at the corner 6th and Union St. near downtown.

There is no charge for the tours, but gratuities for the guides are appreciated. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times.

For 2025 our 10:00 AM walking tours begin on Wednesday July 9th and continue daily through October 8th. No reservations are needed, simply arrive by 10:00 AM please.

Stories and crafts for pre-schoolers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

A space for people to share and listen to stories from our lives based on a theme of the evening. Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welcomes you to share your personal stories with others to create connections in our community.

Presenters will be given 5 minutes to share stories from their lived experiences with an open-minded circle of fellow storytellers.

Every second Thursday of the month.

This event is FREE and open to the public of all ages.

The National Writers series is thrilled to present Joe Hill in conversation about his newest sinister tale, King Sorrow, a story about the collision between modern-world dangers, an ancient evil, and the unpredictable consequences that send the lives of six friends into a tailspin.

Hill’s chilling novel follows Arthur Oakes on Rackham College’s campus in frosty Maine. Forced to choose between stealing rare books and summoning a demon with a group of friends, Arthur chooses the latter. But there’s nothing simple about dealing with dragons, and the six suddenly find themselves in the middle of a terrifying bargain that continues to haunt them for years to come.

“A brilliantly Faustian fable with a heart as huge as a dragon’s, and a stinging twist in its tail. I devoured it.” —Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Suite 11

Hill will take the City Opera House stage on November 15th alongside guest host and #1 New York Times best-selling author and NWS co-founder Doug Stanton. The event will begin at 7 PM and includes Q&A and an author signing. Each ticket comes with a copy of “The Gales of November,” or, opt for our two-ticket/one book bundle and share with a friend! You won’t want to come alone!

Grab a friend and visit nationalwritersseries.org to purchase in-person and virtual tickets today!

Individual tickets include one copy of "King Sorrow," or opt for our two-ticket/one book package and share a copy with a partner or friend!