From the stage to the streets, it’s another great weekend!

Spring is in the air and it’s time to get out of the house! Whether you’re in the mood for drama or comedy, you can find it onstage this weekend. The first of the spring festivals comes to Kalkaska, there’s fun for the young ones in Traverse City, and  you can wrap up your weekend with a fun night for AC Paw!
 
“August, Osage County”, April 19-22, 26th-28th, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey
Put on by the Little Traverse Civic Theatre, this drama is a look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for students and matinee. Learn more at ltct.org
 
2018 Rotary Show, April 25th-28th, 7:30pm, State Theatre
Don’t miss the annual rotary show, featuring comedy skits, music parodies, the “News at 9ish” and more! All proceed fund Rotary Good Works Grants for local nonprofits. learn more at stateandbijou.org/movies/rotary-show
 
Kalkaska Trout Festival, April 25th-29th
Come to the Kalkaska fairgrounds for all kinds of fun, including the Skerbeck family carnival, a flea market, the Trout Brunch on Friday, parades, games, kid’s fishing contest, fireworks and more. Get the complete schedule of events at nationaltroutfestival.com
 
Celebration of the Young Child Event, Saturday, April 28th, 11am-2pm, Downtown Traverse City
Join hundreds of little ones and their parents, with activities and events taking place at several different locations downtown. Free.
 
AC Paw Wine for Whiskers Auction, Sunday, April 29th, 1-5pm, Williamsburg Event Center, Acme
Tickets are $20 plus one donated bottle of wine or wine gift for the auction. Admission includes wine, appetizers and desserts from Catering by Kelly’s, a keepsake tote bag, commemorative glass and more. Get more info at wineforwhiskers.com