The weekend kicks off with a great show at Bay View, then continues with unique shopping at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center, and fun on the water in Harbor Springs! You can enjoy a bike ride with BBQ and beer on Sunday, or have a laugh at the City Opera House in Traverse City!
The Accidentals play Bay View, Friday, July 30th, 8pm, John M. Hall Auditorium
This female-fronted, multi-instrumentalist power trio have been compared to a mash-up of influences including Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Brandi Carlisle & more. Come enjoy an evening of great music from these up and coming performers. Tickets are $28.50 for members, $31.50 for general admission. Get yours here.
Crooked Tree Art Fair, Saturday, August 31st, 9am-4pm, GT County Civic Center
More than 100 artists will have their works on display and for sale. Shop sculpture, jewelry, glass, fiber art, paintings, pottery, metalwork and more! Admission and parking are free. Get details at crookedtree.org
60th Annual UGotta Regatta, July 30th-August 1st
Sailboats from across the U.S. head to Harbor Springs each summer for this sailing tradition. Open to all boats 22 ft. & above. Race watchers either head out onto the water in power boats or watch from the Petoskey State Park or Petoskey’s Sunset Park. Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club.
Pedal, Pig and Pint Tour, Sunday, August 1st, 7:30am
Enjoy miles of wooded mountain bike trails or a scenic paved route around Lake Charlevoix, while supporting two non-profit organizations striving to enhance outdoor experiences in the area: Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association & Raven Hill Discovery Center. Stiggs Brewing Company in Boyne City will support this event with a pig roast, pint & festive atmosphere for relaxing after the ride. All riders start at Veterans Memorial Park in Boyne City. Register at bikereg.com.
Tim Allen at the City Opera House, Sunday, August 1st, 5pm and 8pm
Along with his stand-up comedy career, Tim Allen is known for playing Tim “The Toolman” Taylor on the ABC sitcom “Home Improvement” & Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom “Last Man Standing.” He also voices Buzz Lightyear for the Toy Story franchise & played Scott Calvin & Santa Claus in the Santa Claus film trilogy. This show is for ages 18 and up. Get tickets at cityoperahouse.org.
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