Traverse City News and Events

The Search for Anna & Levi: A Lost History of Black Homesteaders in Leelanau County

Saturday, May 31
4PM
Leland Public School Performing Arts Center
Film/Theater/Art
Free

Documentary Film Premiere. Seating is first-come, first-served; space is limited. Presented by the Leelanau Historical Society. This powerful documentary brings to light an overlooked chapter of local history & the broader story of African American settlement in the Midwest.

http://leelanauhistory.org/events

Saturday, May 31

7:00 AM

Bike Benzie Tour

Presented by Benzie Sunrise Rotary & Crystal Mountain. Choose from …
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8:00 AM

Job Winslow Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Annual Garage Sale

Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Craft Sale to help support Veterans, …
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8:00 AM

NWMI Art & Culture Summit

May 30-31. Held in multiple venues across downtown TC, with …
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9:00 AM

39th Annual Maritime Heritage Alliance Boat Auction

Nautical gear sale & watercraft viewing starts at 9am. Boat …
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9:00 AM

Discover Fishing at the Pier Program: FULL

During this hands-on program, youth aged 7-16 learn basic fishing …
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9:00 AM

Random Exhibition

"Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile," an exhibition of spontaneous …
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10:00 AM

"Serenity - Captured Moments"

This exhibit by Rose Denomme is the latest in the …
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10:00 AM

Alchemy + Artistry

Exploring the line between abstraction & representation. Large scale watercolors, …
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10:00 AM

Mad Hatter's Garden Party

Explore the upside-down with a whimsical take on a Mad …
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10:00 AM

TC Spring Art & Craft Show


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11:00 AM

"Layers of Joy"

Oil painter Cathy Engberg's oil paintings are joyful, expressive bursts …
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11:00 AM

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists

Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. In the early 1960s, young …
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11:00 AM

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a …
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11:00 AM

Everything Sometimes: Works by Mark Mehaffey - TC

This exhibit is a reflection of ideas in motion. Mark …
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11:00 AM

Frankfort & Elberta Restaurant Week

May 30 - June 5. Participating restaurants will serve up …
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11:00 AM

NMC Hosted High School Art Exhibition

Juried by NMC Art & Visual Communication faculty, this exhibition …
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11:00 AM

Summer Reading Registration/Tie Dye Party

Register for summer reading! Create your own one-of-a-kind bandana, get …
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12:00 PM

Northport Photo Exhibit

Runs May 24 - June 8, with gallery hours from …
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12:00 PM

Second Annual Folk Day

A fun & free community event featuring mini folk skill …
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1:00 PM

Jim & Jessie Olson In-store Book Signing

Local author & For Love of Water (FLOW) Founder Jim …
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2:00 PM

Pure Michigan Water Trail Community Paddle

Join Paddle Antrim to celebrate their recent designation as a …
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4:00 PM

The Search for Anna & Levi: A Lost History of Black Homesteaders in Leelanau County

Documentary Film Premiere. Seating is first-come, first-served; space is limited. …
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7:00 PM

An Evening with Hiroya Tsukamoto

Enjoy Japanese artist Hiroya Tsukamoto presenting an inspiring performance with …
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7:00 PM

Say It Out Loud! Creative Writing Open Mic

Bring your poetry, spoken word, flash fiction, essays, travel stories, …
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7:05 PM

TC Pit Spitters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers

TC Pit Spitters first home games. Opening night (Fri.) will …
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