Events Happening in Muskegon County – Monday November 15-November 22, 2021

Please check our website for a complete listing of events
www.visitmuskegon.org/events

Monday November 15:

Art Exhibit: Evie Carrier – Encaustic Photography
October 8 @ 8:30 am – December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave.

“The mission of my Encaustic Presentation: To capture a fascinating scene with my camera, then treat it in a unique Encaustic fashion, and finally unveil it in the most interesting way possible.” This is a free event located on the upper level.

Big Band Swing Dancing
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm 

Celebration Community Church 1260 W. Sherman Blvd. Have a good time at this free swing era dance! Participants are encouraged to dress in attire from the 1920s-50s. Donations are always appreciated.

Youth Take and Make Crafts
Hackley Public Library

Check out what Take and Make Craft Hackley Public Library has planned. They are located at 316 W. Webster Ave. Kits are available at Hackley Library while supplies last. Free. www.hackleylibrary.org and askus@hackleylibrary.org

Cardio Drumming!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A fun workout for all ages, sizes and fitness levels! First timers can rent the needed equipment for $1. Their new location is the Sports Complex at Folkert Hub located at 640 Seminole Rd. The class is just $2 per person. Required equipment: Water bottle, available to rent for $1 each are: 17 gallon bucket, 65-75cm yoga ball, Drumsticks. Keep up to date with the Muskegon Drum Crew Facebook Group . Classes are Monday & Thursday.

Tuesday November 16:

Steve Thielman, Piano
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Montague. Enjoy breakfast and your favorite espresso drink while listening to master pianist Steve Thielman. Every Tuesday morning. This is free and open to the public

Art Exhibit: Evie Carrier – Encaustic Photography
October 8 @ 8:30 am – December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave.

“The mission of my Encaustic Presentation: To capture a fascinating scene with my camera, then treat it in a unique Encaustic fashion, and finally unveil it in the most interesting way possible.” This is a free event located on the upper level.

Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Youth Take and Make Craft
Hackley Public Library

Check out what Take and Make Craft Hackley Public Library has planned. They are located at 316 W. Webster Ave. Kits are available at Hackley Library while supplies last. Free. www.hackleylibrary.org and askus@hackleylibrary.org

Wednesday November 17:

Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy
11:00 am – 12:30 pm 

Visit the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague, and listen to Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy who are a guitar duo, performing a mix of folk, pop, country, and standards. Longtime friends and musical partners who’ve performed in clubs and coffeehouses. This is a free event.

Wellness Wednesdays
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Looking for a midweek adventure? Join the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Dr. They offer a different outdoor activity each Wednesday. Enjoy a hike of a different highlighted trail each week with staff. www.msports.org/support This is a free event. You do need a recreation pass.

Art Exhibit: Evie Carrier – Encaustic Photography
October 8 @ 8:30 am – December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave.

“The mission of my Encaustic Presentation: To capture a fascinating scene with my camera, then treat it in a unique Encaustic fashion, and finally unveil it in the most interesting way possible.” This is a free event located on the upper level.

Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Movie Time with Ravenna Branch Library
3:00 pm

Watch a family friendly movie every Wednesday at the MADL Ravenna Branch located at 12278 Stafford St., Ravenna. This is a FREE event for all ages and snacks are provided by the Friends of the Ravenna Library.

Open Studio
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Middle and High School students are invited to the Art Council of White Lake-Nuveen located at 106 E. Colby St., Whitehall for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 2:00 and 5:00, p.m. Staff will be available to help students with both art and music projects. Art students are welcome to bring in projects. Register: https://www.artswhitelake.org/upcoming-classes

Youth Take and Make Craft
Hackley Public Library

Check out what Take and Make Craft Hackley Public Library has planned. They are located at 316 W. Webster Ave. Kits are available at Hackley Library while supplies last. Free. www.hackleylibrary.org and askus@hackleylibrary.org

Thursday November 18:

Jim and Dan
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St. Montague, Jim Beegle and Dan Giacobossi are like music gardeners. Starting with seeds of motifs, they grow into an incredible array of sounds.

Art Exhibit: Evie Carrier – Encaustic Photography
October 8 @ 8:30 am – December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave.

“The mission of my Encaustic Presentation: To capture a fascinating scene with my camera, then treat it in a unique Encaustic fashion, and finally unveil it in the most interesting way possible.” This is a free event located on the upper level.

Hike the Lights
6:30pm-10:00pm

Visit the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park where you can hike, run, or dog walk the trails. The ski trail lights will be on from sunset – 10:00pm until there’s enough snow to groom the trails for skiing. (a headlamp is suggested as a secondary light source) This is Thursday, Friday and Saturday! This is a FREE event but for those who want to donate please visit www.msports.org/support

Wrap it Up: Yarn-Wrapped Coiled Baskets
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Arts Council of White Lake 106 E. Colby St., Whitehall, Ages 16+ $30, $27 for ACWL-Nuveen Members In this fun, hands-on art class, students will learn about the craft of basket making and create beautiful handwoven baskets of their own

Trivia Night
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Pub One Eleven 111 W. Colby St., Whitehall, General knowledge trivia along with music, fun, great food and beverages. It’s a team thing, so even if your knowledge is limited to specific things, you can still help contribute! This is a free event

Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursdays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Free museum admission all day every Thursdays at the Muskegon Art museum located at 296 W. Webster Ave., compliments of The Meijer Foundation. Please remember your mask.

Cardio Drumming!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A fun workout for all ages, sizes and fitness levels! First timers can rent the needed equipment for $1. Their new location is the Sports Complex at Folkert Hub located at 640 Seminole Rd. The class is just $2 per person. Required equipment: Water bottle, available to rent for $1 each are: 17 gallon bucket, 65-75cm yoga ball, Drumsticks. Keep up to date with the Muskegon Drum Crew Facebook Group . Classes are Monday & Thursday.

Friday November 19

Gingerbread House Building
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 

Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club 280 W. Webster Ave., Join us to build a Gingerbread House with your friends and/or your children or grandchildren. We provide everything you need, including the clean-up. Friday is adults only night. $15 per family or $20 per take home. Or you can order a kit to pick up and take home. Please RSVP to Nancy at 231-730-0887 or Nancy.f.b2020@gmail.com

Friday Family Fun Night: Flashlight Night at the Museum
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave., Join us for the return of fan-favorite Flashlight Night at the Museum! We’ll turn off the lights downstairs, so visitors can view the exhibits by flashlight. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Holiday Walk Cartoon Night
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Visit the Playhouse at White Lake 304 South Mears Ave., Whitehall, for FREE cartoon entertainment and refreshments! Join us during the White Lake Area Annual Holiday Walk for cozy holiday cartoons on the big screen, featuring Merten’s Farm cookies and hot cocoa.

Zachary Graft Fiddle/Mandolin
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Montague, Enjoy Happy Hour with musical entertainment provide by Zachary Graft on fiddle and mandolin.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told… (and then some!)
November 19 – November 21

Beardsley Theater 425 W. Western, Join us from 7:30pm to 9:30pm! Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told. Tickets are just $28 each

Craft Clutch
1:00 pm 

Muskegon Area District Library – Muskegon Township Branch 1910 East Apple Ave.,Bring your own craft supplies and chat with other crafters while working on your project. All crafts, skill levels, and newcomers welcome

Art Exhibit: Evie Carrier – Encaustic Photography
October 8 @ 8:30 am – December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave.

“The mission of my Encaustic Presentation: To capture a fascinating scene with my camera, then treat it in a unique Encaustic fashion, and finally unveil it in the most interesting way possible.” This is a free event located on the upper level.

Live Music @ Pub 111
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm 

Join Pub One Eleven 111 W. Colby St., Whitehall, Live Music on Fridays & Saturdays 7pm-10pm. Check our website and fb events for schedule.

Hike the Lights
6:30pm-10:00pm

Visit the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park where you can hike, run, or dog walk the trails. The ski trail lights will be on from sunset – 10:00pm until there’s enough snow to groom the trails for skiing. (a headlamp is suggested as a secondary light source) This is Thursday, Friday and Saturday! This is a FREE event but for those who want to donate please visit www.msports.org/support

Preschool Story Time with Hackley Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am

Join Hackley Library located at 316 W. Webster for stories, songs, and movement activities as we teach early literacy skills! When the weather permits, we will meet outside on the lawn of the Torrent House. Otherwise, we will meet inside, with masks preferred. Free for everyone!

Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Live Music at Smash Wine Bar Bistro
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Live Music Fridays & Saturdays located at 415 W. Western Ave. 8pm-10pm. Check their website www.smashwinebar.com or FB page for the schedule.

Saturday November 20:

Comedy Night at the VFW Post 3195
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm

VFW Post 3195 5209 Grand Haven Rd., A night of laughs and fun you do not want to miss! Some of the funniest comedians performing today are right here in West Michigan performing for you!

Mona Shores Fiddlers 20th Annual Fiddle Festival: Traditional Celtic Band Uneven Ground
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Mona Shores High School 1121 W. Seminole Rd., featuring traditional Celtic band Uneven Ground, the Mona Shores Fiddlers, and the Middle Fiddles. Tickets are just $10. For more information about the Mona Shores Fiddlers 20th Annual Fiddle Festival, contact Kelly De Rose at derosek@monashores.net.

Ian Link
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague, for West Michigan singer songwriter time.

November Saturdays: Scavenger Hunt
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave., Do you think you can find objects in the museum that start with the letters in MICHIGAN? Or all the teeny-tiny creatures in the Habitat Gallery? Stop in the museum, grab a scavenger hunt, and try your best! www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Gingerbread House Building
10:00am and 1:00pm

Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club 280 W. Webster Ave., Join us to build a Gingerbread House with your friends and/or your children or grandchildren. We provide everything you need, including the clean-up. $15 per family or $20 per take home. Or you can order a kit to pick up and take home. Please RSVP to Nancy at 231-730-0887 or Nancy.f.b2020@gmail.com. Prepay by Venmo or chk.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told… (and then some!)
November 19 – November 21

Beardsley Theater 425 W. Western, Join us from 7:30pm to 9:30pm! Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told. Tickets are just $28 each.

Art Exhibit: Evie Carrier – Encaustic Photography
October 8 @ 8:30 am – December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave.

“The mission of my Encaustic Presentation: To capture a fascinating scene with my camera, then treat it in a unique Encaustic fashion, and finally unveil it in the most interesting way possible.” This is a free event located on the upper level.

Live Music @ Pub 111
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Join Pub One Eleven 111 W. Colby St., Whitehall, Live Music on Fridays & Saturdays 7pm-10pm. Check our website and fb events for schedule.

Hike the Lights
6:30pm-10:00pm

Visit the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park where you can hike, run, or dog walk the trails. The ski trail lights will be on from sunset – 10:00pm until there’s enough snow to groom the trails for skiing. (a headlamp is suggested as a secondary light source) This is Thursday, Friday and Saturday! This is a FREE event but for those who want to donate please visit www.msports.org/support

Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open indoors throughout the winter months. www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Boomtown Market Craft Beer & Wine Tastings
10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Boomtown Market located at 351 W. Western Ave. in Downtown Muskegon invites you to free Draft, Craft Beer & Wine Tastings every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Sample unique Craft Beers on Tap from all around Michigan! 

Live Music at Smash Wine Bar Bistro
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Live Music Fridays & Saturdays located at 415 W. Western Ave. 8pm-10pm. Check their website www.smashwinebar.com or FB page for the schedule.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sweetwater Local Foods Market located at 6401 Harvey St. will be offering a PREORDER ONLY market, out in the parking lot, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Get your order in here: https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt or get the list from the website here: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust!

Sunday November 21:

Free Family Movie Days – Wonder Woman 1984
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave., invites everyone to attend this family-friendly entertainment movie inside the Frauenthal Theater,

Gingerbread House Building
2:00pm

Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club 280 W. Webster Ave., Join us to build a Gingerbread House with your friends and/or your children or grandchildren. We provide everything you need, including the clean-up. $15 per family or $20 per take home. Or you can order a kit to pick up and take home. Please RSVP to Nancy at 231-730-0887 or Nancy.f.b2020@gmail.com Prepay by Venmo or chk.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told… (and then some!)
November 19 – November 21

Beardsley Theater 425 W. Western, Join us from 7:30pm to 9:30pm! Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told. Tickets are just $28 each

Art Exhibit: Evie Carrier – Encaustic Photography
October 8 @ 8:30 am – December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave.

“The mission of my Encaustic Presentation: To capture a fascinating scene with my camera, then treat it in a unique Encaustic fashion, and finally unveil it in the most interesting way possible.” This is a free event located on the upper level.

Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Monday November 22:

Art Exhibit: Evie Carrier – Encaustic Photography
October 8 @ 8:30 am – December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave.

“The mission of my Encaustic Presentation: To capture a fascinating scene with my camera, then treat it in a unique Encaustic fashion, and finally unveil it in the most interesting way possible.” This is a free event located on the upper level.

Cardio Drumming!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A fun workout for all ages, sizes and fitness levels! First timers can rent the needed equipment for $1. Their location is the Sports Complex at Folkert Hub located at 640 Seminole Rd. The class is just $2 per person.