Events Happening in Muskegon County – May 3-9, 2022

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Tuesday May 3:

Unruly Irish Session
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Unruly Brewing Company 360 W. Western Ave. One of the most time-honored musical traditions in Ireland is the “seisiún”: an informal gathering of amateur musicians, usually at the local pub, playing traditional Irish folk and dance tunes.

Soil, Seeds, and Sunlight! Growing Your Garden
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Join Community Gardeners to learn the latest on growing productive and beautiful gardens – plus help save our pollinators – butterflies and honeybees! Free but registration needed 231-722-8000

Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
242 W. Western Ave. Join us at one of Michigan’s largest Farmers Markets. Family friendly environment with loads of variety and unique finds in food, fashion, and indoor/outdoor décor. The market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, nursery stock, handicrafts, baked goods and more. www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Mini-ART-ure Golf
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave., come play mini-golf inside. Explore the galleries and art as you perfect your putt in a fully playable, 9-hole mini-golf course. $5 per person January 6- May 22 www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Live Trivia Tuesdays at No Name Saloon
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
No Name Saloon 609 W Western Ave. Every Tuesday, Prizes for the Top 3 teams! Free to play! www.nonamemuskegon.org 231-375-5717

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.

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 May 4:

Sentinel Between Two Lakes: The White River Light Station
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
White Lake Community Library 3900 White Lake Dr. Would you believe the White River Light Station has been shining bright for 147 years? Matt Varnum, curator will present the history of the White Lake icon. For more information and registration for this free event at visit wlclib.org. For more information on the White River Light Station and Museum, visit www.splka.org. 231-894-9531

Open Studio
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arts Council of White Lake 106 E. Colby St. FREE for middle and high school students Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions. Bring an item you are working on 231-893-2524

Eric and Chris Acoustic Guitar
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy 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

Thursday May 5:

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.231-894-8269

FREE TOURS: Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00am – 8:0pm
This is a great opportunity to visit the Muskegon Art Museum located at 296 W. Webster Ave. and bring the kiddos! This FREE tour time is compliments of the Meijer Foundation. www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Friday May 6:

After Dark Tour
9:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave. Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK! See all five floors of the houses on this classic tour offered on the first Friday of every month. $15

Haven LARP May 2022 Event
8:00 pm
Camp Lor-Ray 5281 Russell Rd., Twin Lake, 18+ to play. Must be “fully vaccinated” and present vaccination card. Your first event is FREE! Join us in the land of Solaria! This is a medieval fantasy themed Live Action Role Playing (LARP) that takes place over the course of the weekend. Come join us thwarting demons, defending the town, or crafting schemes and looting your fallen foes! For more information email finalhavenlarp@gmail.com

Serita’s Black Rose
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St. A self-professed “Funkateer”, Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose brings a raucous mix of FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, NEO-SOUL, and AMERICANA during the Hope Scarves fundraiser!

Used Book Sale
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Area District Library – Norton Shores Branch 705 Seminole Rd.
The Big SPRING Book Sale is BACK! The big semi-annual sale offers a wonderful selection of used books, both hardcover and paperback.

Karaoke Fridays at Full Moon Diner and Saloon
9:00 pm – 11:50 pm
Full Moon Diner and Saloon 3408 Whitehall Rd., Come to the Full Moon Diner and Saloon for a fun evening of Karaoke with DJ Noodle.

Saturday May 7:

Silverado Country Band
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St. Our music styles range from Your Cheating Heart by Hank Williams, Crazy by Patsy Cline, I Love This Bar by Toby Keith and more

Hats and Horses Benefitting Pioneer Resources
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hats and Horses is a party with a purpose! Themed around the Kentucky Derby, this 5th annual event is full of excitement and will be held under an elegant tent. Tickets are $75 and please call 231-773-5355 for location and details

Milwaukee Clipper Work Day
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Milwaukee Clipper 2098 Lakeshore Dr. We are planning a number of Work Weekends in 2022 on the Milwaukee Clipper for anyone who has a couple of hours to spare. You don’t have to be skilled to volunteer.

Holy Smokes BBQ Competition
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Brewer’s Lounge at Pigeon Hill 895 Fourth St. Offering a lively afternoon of tasting and voting for a variety of barbecue entries from local restaurants. Guests will also be able to sip craft brews, play yard games and enjoy live entertainment. All proceeds from this event will go toward Catholic Charities West Michigan’s Muskegon programming. Entry includes: Tasting tickets of all restaurant competitors, Complimentary pint glass, One drink ticket. $50

Christopher Dragone, guitar
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St. guitar player extraordinaire – from Muskegon

Plant a Pot
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Muskegon Area District Library-North Muskegon Branch 1522 Ruddiman Dr.
Plant a beautiful pot of spring flowers just in time for Mother’s Day. Register at www.madl.org/events This is a FREE event

Used Book Sale
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Muskegon Area District Library – Norton Shores Branch 705 Seminole Rd.
The Big SPRING Book Sale is BACK! The big semi-annual sale offers a wonderful selection of used books, both hardcover and paperback.

Sunday, May 8:

Monday May 9:

Live Trivia Mondays at Red Rooster Tavern
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Red Rooster Tavern 2998 Scenic Dr. Every Monday, Prizes for the Top 3 teams! Free to Play! Come out and meet the new owners!

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

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