oct 16
live
stand-up
saturday
THE VINEYARD AT SUNRISE FUN RUN & 5K: French Valley Vineyard, Cedar. Fun Run: 8:30am. 5K: 9am. Proceeds benefit Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy. $10-$30. mynorthtickets.com/events/vineyard-at-sunrise-10-16-2021?fbclid=IwAR2Rt_ffEacu_ fOTpLFykBSURBAoDIntkAEdJnj8iZzsLMSchcGBwhAetiw
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october
16-24
send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
11TH ANNUAL NORDIC SKI SWAP: Brick Wheels, outside under tents, TC. Presented by Vasa Ski Club. Drop off used cross country ski gear you would like to sell from 8-9:30am. The Ski Swap sale follows from 10am-1pm. Experts will be on hand to help with xc ski selection. Free. vasaskiclub.org
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BOB PHILLI
October 22
One of the most sought after acts in the country, this native Michigander brings a blend of observational, topical, political, and biographical material from his Catholic upbringing and growing up in the seventies.
CANNA INDUSTRIES PRESENTS NORTHERN MICHIGAN CANNABIS CONFERENCE & MASQUERADE BALL: 10am, GT Resort & Spa, Acme. Provisioning tours, exhibits, Ganja Grappler & more. For tickets & more info visit the web site. cannaindustries.com
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CLAY CLIFFS NATURE HIKE: 10am, Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Lake Leelanau. Fall... How is Nature Preparing for Winter? Find out with Conservancy Docents Ann McInnis, Bert Thomas, & Gloria Garrett. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events/fallhow-isnature-preparing-for-winter
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COME & CREATE!: 10am-noon, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Drop-In Saturday Mornings. Designed for two age groups: 8 & up & 7 & under. Oct. 16’s theme is Middle Ages, Castles, Dragons. Nov. 20’s theme is Architecture. Free. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
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October 28
FRON
the hilarious Detroit native is both Energetic and accessible. His uniquely honest perspective on relationships with family and friends and even himself is widely praised among his comedy peers.
MODEL RAILROAD ZOOM MEETING: 10am-1pm. National Model Railroad Association North Central Region Division 2 Monthly Zoom Meeting. Includes a presentation on Model Railroading & a Show & Tell. For login & password contact: superintendent.nmra. ncr.div2@gmail.com. Free.
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OUTDOOR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 10am-3pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Featuring over 40 vendors. Free. thevillagetc.com/outdoorcraft-vendor-show-4-2-2
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AUTUMNFEST: 11am-2pm, Grass River Natural Area Center, Bellaire. Featuring a trick-or-treat trail on the boardwalk with “animal” encounters along the way, pumpkin pounding, fall arts & crafts, & games. There will be apples, s’mores, donuts, & cider. 231533-8576. Free.
October 30
anything but predictable, Adam’s talent is in his unapologetic, outspoken, unfiltered, and often unscripted riffs, rants, and improvisations. Buckle up.
november 12-13 Mary santora november 26-27 bill bushart december 3-4 MICHAEL HARRISON december 17-18 JEFF HORSTE enjoy great food, drinks, december 30-31 TBA & LAUGHS!
tickets starting at $15 traversecitycomedyclub.com or call 231.421.1880 ask about hosting your next event here!
738 S. Garfield Avenue, Traverse City
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SIT-N-SIGN WITH GAYLORD HERO JON TURNBULL: 11:30am-1:30pm, Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord. Gaylord native Army Capt. Jonathan Turnbull’s book, “Zero Percent Chance,” is a memoir of the account of an American special operations team leading the fight to remove ISIS from Manbij & the surrounding region in Syria. Free. saturnbooksellers.com/event/sit-n-sign-gaylord-hero-jon-turnbull
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FLAVORS OF FALL: 12-4pm, Torch Lake Café, Eastport (US 31/M-88). Music & apple cider, poetry & storytelling, bonfires & s’mores, mulled wine. torchlakecafe.com
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IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: Noon, Horizon Books, TC. Mark Ozog will sign his book “Live Your Best Life!”, one man’s journey from Hollywood to Greece plus travels all over the world. horizonbooks.com/event/
28 • october 18, 2021 • Northern Express Weekly
Gopherwood Concerts presents Full Cord Bluegrass, bringing their mitten-powered pickin’ to the third floor of the Elks in downtown Cadillac on Sat., Oct. 23 at 7pm. The group blends traditional bluegrass music with jazz, swing, and rock n’ roll. They are made up of guitarist Eric Langejans, bassist Todd Kirchner, mando specialist Brian Oberlin, fiddler Grant Flick and banjo picker Lloyd Douglas. Tickets: $15 advance, $18 door. Students 13-18: $7 advance. $9 door. 12 & under, free. All patrons 12 and over will be asked to show proof of vaccination and a photo ID, or a negative COVID test in the last 72 hours. gopherwoodconcerts.org
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UP NORTH PRIDE WEEK: TC, Oct. 13-17. Today includes a Pride Picnic from 1-4pm at F&M Park. This family-friendly event includes live music, fun activities for kids, food vendors & more. Bring a blanket & snacks. Visibility March: Gather at F&M Park at 5:30pm for a rally, & then march down Front St. to the Open Space for the Drag Night Celebration followed by Silent Disco. Bring your posters, rainbow flags & Pride spirit. The Traverse Symphony Orchestra will provide music as you march. The Drag Night will be headlined by BenDeLaCreme of RuPaul’s Drag Race & will run from 6-10pm. The Silent Disco runs from 10pm-midnight. Attendees will be given headphones specially designed to keep the party going after hours. 2 Bays Productions will be hosting 3 DJs competing for your dance moves. upnorthpride.com/events
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ARTS ACADEMY WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT-- “KIDS COMMUTE LIVE!”: 2pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson
Auditorium. Presented by Interlochen Arts Academy Wind Symphony & Interlochen Public Radio. Enjoy a family-friendly evening of food, music, & fun as conductor Matthew Schlomer & Kids Commute host Kate Botello lead a multi-sensory experience centered on the theme “Food! Glorious Food!”. $12 full price; $9 student. interlochen.org/events/ arts-academy-wind-symphony-concert-kidscommute-live-2021-10-16
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FALL FAMILY FUN DAY: 2pm. Paint a pumpkin, see a fire truck, enjoy cider & donuts & more. Held outside Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Rain site is North Park Pavillion. Free. sbbdl.org
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PETOSKEY ROTARY HOSTS COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL: 4-8pm, Winter Sports Park, Petoskey. Live music, kids’ games & entertainment, food trucks, wine & beer vendors, & the first ever pumpkin roll for prizes. 231-347-4150. Free.
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“GODSPELL”: Old Town Playhouse, TC. A small group of people help Jesus tell different parables by using a wide variety of games,
