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Recurring Monday Events
South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org
Lighthouse Story Time
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. Free. www.hackleylibrary.org/events-calendar/
Tuesday, July 19
Muskegon Clippers Baseball
7:00 – 10:30 pm
Marsh Field, 1800 Peck Street. Come on down and watch your Muskegon Clippers of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League take on the Jet Box for the 2022 home season finale! $2 – $5. muskegonclippers.com
McGraft Park Free Summer Concert Series – Serita’s Black Rose
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
McGraft Park Bandshell, 2204 Wickham Drive. A self-professed “Funkateer,” Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan, brings a raucous mix of funk, rock, blues, neo-soul, and Americana. To learn more about Serita’s Black Rose: https://www.seritasblackrose.com/
Unruly Irish Session
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Unruly Brewing Company, 360 West Western. 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. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome. facebook.com/107503258237146/
Open Mic Night
7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Bring your band, your pals, the mic is open to all varieties of music and talents. thebooknookjavashop.com
Recurring Tuesday Events
Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave. muskegonfarmersmarket.com
Steve Thielman, Piano
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. thebooknookjavashop.com
Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday Evening Farmers Market
5:00 – 7:30 pm
Montague Farmers Market and Artisan Village, 4511 Church Street, Montague.
Yoga on the Ship
7:00 – 8:00 pm
USS LST 393, 560 Mart Street. Yoga on the Ship is back! Let’s kick off summer together! We’ll find balance for the new season. $10 donation suggested. rootdown.in
Wednesday, July 20
Crafty Afternoon: Seahorses!
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Hackley Public Library, 316 West Webster Avenue. We will create beautiful impressionistic paper seahorses with tissue paper and water. When finished, you will have a piece of art for a window at home. Or maybe you will make a whimsical pony bead seahorse. Maybe you will make both! All ages welcome. Free. hackleylibrary.org
West Michigan Concert WINDS: America’s Diverse Music
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Heritage Landing, 1050 7th Street. The West Michigan Concert Summer WINDS welcomes guest jazz clarinetist Dave Bennett. The West Michigan Concert Summer WINDS is a series of free concerts taking place at Heritage Landing. Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy free music at Heritage Landing! wmcw.org
Muskegon Clippers Baseball
7:00 – 10:30 pm
Marsh Field, 1800 Peck Street. Come on down and watch your Muskegon Clippers of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League take on the Jet Box for the 2022 home season finale! $2 – $5. muskegonclippers.com
Recurring Wednesday Events
Eric and Chris, Acoustic Guitar
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. thebooknookjavashop.com
Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Trivia Night – Movie Trivia!
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Salty Pecker Brewing Company, 255 Seminole Rd. https://www.facebook.com/events/1029704051267234
Trivia Night – Movie Trivia!
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Unruly Brewing Company, 360 W. Western Ave. https://www.facebook.com/events/436678781249390
Thursday, July 21
Mini-Museum Explorers – Depths of Time: Prehistoric Fishing
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 Clay Avenue. You and your family can drop in at any time during the two hours. Storytime will be at the top and bottom of the hour and theme-related activities will be available during the whole two-hour time period. Open to families with children ages 3-7. Free for Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents.
lakeshoremuseum.org/event
Muskegon Street Performers Series
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. This series of free community events showcases talented local artists in a family friendly, carnival-like atmosphere. We feature more than 30 artists who perform on the sidewalks, street corners, and stages of downtown. facebook.com/MuskegonStreetPerformersSeries
Coachmen to Countess: An Evening of Art and History
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Muskegon Museum of Art. Join us for a special two-part evening filled with decadent treats, tours, and drinks! Start your evening by enjoying dessert in the City Barn and take a tour of the Hackley and Hume Historic Sites, then visit the Muskegon Museum of Art for adult beverages and experience the “Dressing the Abbey” exhibition. $30 museum members; $35 non-members. lakeshoremuseum.org
Milwaukee Clipper Shipwreck Speech
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Milwaukee Clipper, 2098 Lakeshore Drive. Join us for a speech on Muskegon area shipwrecks with Valarie Van Heest. $10.00. See you there! milwaukeeclipper.com/events
Recurring Thursday Events
Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave. muskegonfarmersmarket.com
Free Thursdays: Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. This is a great opportunity to visit the art museum and bring the kiddos! This free tour time is compliments of the Meijer Foundation. Special exhibitions may not be included.
Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Jazz Happy Hour
5:00 – 6:30 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Jazz Duo: Aedan McCauley on piano & Donovan Meeusen on bass. thebooknookjavashop.com
Trivia Night
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Pub One Eleven, 111 W. Colby, Whitehall. General knowledge trivia along with music, fun, great food and beverages. Prizes for the Top 3 teams! pub111.com
Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 pm
Aquastar Cruises, 560 Mart St. For ticket prices: aquastarcruises.com
Friday, July 22
Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours: Turn of the Century
10:00 – 11:30 am
Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 Clay Avenue. Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as its exciting present! Tickets are $13 for members of the Lakeshore Museum Center and Muskegon Museum of Art. lakeshoremuseum.org/event
Preschool Story Time
10:30 – 11:00 am
Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Avenue. Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities! Intended for ages 0-5, our in-person Story Time is designed to teach early literacy skills to parents and caregivers while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere. We’re hoping to be outside as the weather allows. Free. hackleylibrary.org
Free Community Days – Foundry in a Box
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W. Western Avenue. Many of the complex metal objects in our everyday lives were once molten metal cast in a foundry. The Muskegon area has been home to dozens of foundries over the years, large and small. Learn about these companies and the basic process used to produce countless creations. Free. lakeshoremuseum.org/event
Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours: Historic Walking Tours
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 Clay Avenue. Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as its exciting present! Tickets are $13 for members of the Lakeshore Museum Center and Muskegon Museum of Art. lakeshoremuseum.org/event
Parties in the Park
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Hackley Park, 350 W. Webster Avenue. Bring the family or meet up with friends in this festive, Friday event. Live music from Hannah Ellis and Upcoast Kin, benefitting Agewell Services of West Michigan. facebook.com/partiesinthepark
Ravenna Dog Daze and Cruise-In
5:30 – 9:30 pm
Downtown Ravenna. Vendor/craft show in Beechnau School parking lot, car cruise-in, kids’ activities, raffles, and more. Ravenna Lions Sight Mobile is offering free children’s vision tests with a free gift for every child tested. Free dash plaques for first 125 vehicles. All proceeds support local charities. ravennalionsmi.org
Film Screening Honoring Tom Harryman
7:00 – 9:30 pm
Orchard View High School Auditorium, 16 N. Quarterline Road. Actor Tom Harryman is being honored with a screening of Waterwalk, his big screen debut. This memorial event at Orchard View High School will benefit two of Tom’s favorite venues, Muskegon Civic Theatre and the The Playhouse at White Lake. $10. For information, please call (231) 720-0930 or email rogerdrapoport@me.com.
Music at the White River Light Station: Chris Kennedy and Eric Michaels
7:00 – 8:30 pm
White River Light Station, 6199 Murray Road, Whitehall. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and come to the White River Light Station & Museum for this family friendly concert. In the acoustic tradition, Eric and Chris perform a diverse repertoire of pop, folk, and country tunes. splka.org/whiteriver.html
Serita’s Black Rose
7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. A self-professed “Funkateer,” Serita Crowley of Serita’s Black Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan, brings a raucous mix of funk, rock, blues, neo-soul, and Americana. thebooknookjavashop.com
Milwaukee Clipper Film Friday: Laurel and Hardy
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Milwaukee Clipper, 2098 Lakeshore Drive. We will be showing two “Laurel & Hardy” films. Free for members and $10.00 for non-members. milwaukeeclipper.com/events
Recurring Friday Events
Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org
Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 pm
Aquastar Cruises, 560 Mart St. For ticket prices: aquastarcruises.com
Saturday, July 23
VanDyk Mortgage Summer Concert Series: ’80s-’90s Pop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hot Rod Harley Davidson, 149 Shoreline Drive. Music acts include Fool House, Upcoast Kin, and more. Free. Phone 231-722-0000.
July Saturdays: Kindness Stone Decorating
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 Clay Avenue. Let’s bedazzle some rocks. Paint a rock friend, make a colorful design, or spell out encouraging words, it’s all yours to create. Then, take and leave it somewhere for another person to discover. lakeshoremuseum.org/event
Two Dudes in Flip Flops
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Docker’s Fish House, 3505 Marina View Point. Tucked away in the quaint Harbor Town Marina, overlooking Muskegon Lake and just steps away from Pere Marquette Beach, Dockers Fish House is a favorite seasonal summer restaurant for locals and visitors alike! dockersmuskegon.com
Walk the Beat Festival
1:00 – 5:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. The Book Nook will be one of the 20 venues around the White Lake area. thebooknookjavashop.com or walkthebeat.org/whitelake
Music at the White River Light Station: West Michigan Dulcimer Friends
2:00 – 4:00 pm
White River Light Station, 6199 Murray Road, Whitehall. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and come to the White River Light Station & Museum for this family friendly concert. The musicians will be playing dulcimers, guitars and fiddles to mention a few. splka.org/whiteriver.html
Acrylic Paint Pouring: Blown Flowers
3:00 – 5:00 pm
McLaughlin Community Fellowship, 1198 Spring Street. Learn to create these stunning layered flowers by using your own wind power and a straw. Students will learn about the materials, tools and techniques needed in this form of paint pouring and will create their own 8″ x 10″ painting. $15, materials included. https://fb.me/e/6nhZA7uBT
Muskegon Astronomical Society Star Party
9:00 – 11:30 pm
North Muskegon State Park, 611-685 South Scenic Drive. Star Parties are scheduled events hosted by members. All visitors are welcomed, but please wear a mask and respect social distance. There is no charge, however donations are greatly appreciated. We will be viewing the night sky with our telescopes. wmich-astro.org
Recurring Saturday Events
Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave. muskegonfarmersmarket.com
Flea Market
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Carriage Antique Mall, 10130 U.S. 31, Montague. carriageantiquemall.antiquetrail.com
Yoga at the Bandshell
9:30 am – 10:30 pm
Montague Bandshell, 8636 Water Street, Montague. $10 drop-in classes. Email berlynedwards@gmail.com with questions.
Christopher Dragone, Guitar
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. thebooknookjavashop.com.
Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org
Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 pm
Aquastar Cruises, 560 Mart St. For ticket prices: aquastarcruises.com
Sunday, July 24
Really Really Free Market
3:00 – 6:00 pm
1198 Spring Street. If you are in need of any items available at the Really Really Free Market – you are welcome to them! Absolutely NO strings attached (Really Really!). Donations welcome! Bring items and clothing you no longer use and still have life to the Really Really Free Market.
Recurring Sunday Events
Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 pm
Aquastar Cruises, 560 Mart St. For ticket prices: aquastarcruises.com
Monday, July 25
Muskegon County Fair
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Road. The Muskegon County Fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects. The Muskegon County annual fair is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. For detailed schedule, see muskegonfairgrounds.com.
Book Discussion – The Women of the Copper Country
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Avenue. This fictionalized yet historical account shares the journey of a woman who daringly led a strike against a powerful mining company in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, during the early labor movement. Muskegon Museum of History & Science and Hackley Public Library are teaming together for this Great Michigan Read 2022 book discussion! Free copies of the book are available at either location (while supplies last). Free. Please register for this discussion on the online event calendar at hackleylibrary.org.
Recurring Monday Events
South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org
Lighthouse Story Time
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. Free. www.hackleylibrary.org/events-calendar/