💌 Things to do in Traverse City September 12-18

Hey, Traverse City. Whatcha doing this weekend? There’s some fun festivals going on, markets are still going strong, lots of live music happening & more! It looks like it is going to be a hot September weekend so get outside and enjoy it while you can!

I’ve been trying to swim in the lake at least once per week and it’s getting colder but still super refreshing.

Markets this weekend

FYI: Leland and Glen Arbor farmers market have officially ended for the season

Thursday, September 12th

• East Bay Corner’s Farmers Market is happening 3p-7p at 1965 N Three Mile Rd. The purpose of this market is to provide fresh and locally grown produce, educate the public, and form partnerships with local farmers.

Friday, September 13th

• Northport Farmers Market is happening 9a-1p across from the marina at 105 S. Bay St.

Saturday, September 14th

• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market is happening 7:30a-12p between at Rotary Square on Union and State street

• Suttons Bay Farmers Market is happening 9a-1p on St. Joseph Street (North side of town.)

Sunday, September 15th

• Interlochen Farmers Market is happening 9a-2p at 2112 J. Maddy Parkway in Interlochen. More than 60 locally grown food and artisan arts and crafts vendors setup here. Easy parking, and dog friendly.(yay!)

• Ironman 70.3 Michigan in Downtown Frankfort. Registration sold out but spectators are welcome!

Monday, September 16th

• Farmers Market at The Village At Grand Traverse Commons is a mini market happening from 1p-5p under the Pavilion between Cottageview and Red Drive. Fruits, veggies, flowers, oh my!

Things to do

Thursday, September 12th

• Tournament of Champions Traverse City Fall International @ Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg from 8a-5p

• Pin Ball Wars recurring weekly at Right Brain Brewery starting at 7p

• DJ Trivia @ Sparks BBQ from 7:30p-9p

Friday, September 13th

• Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Classics Under the Lights Car Show @ Turtle Creek Stadium from 6p-9p

• Vineyard At Sunset 5k and Fun Run @ French Valley Vineyard from 3p-5p

• The Red Dresser Barn Market @ Northwester Michigan Fairground from 4p-8p. $10 for 2 day entry pass.

Saturday, September 14th

• NHL Prospects Game @ Centre Ice Arena from 5p-10p. Detroit Vs. Dallas Game 1

• Great Lakes Strongest Man and Women @ Turtle Creek Stadium from starting at 9a. Spectator tickets $10.

• Gelli Printing Class @ Interlochen Public Library from 10a-12p. All ages welcome!

• PLC Annual Art Sale @ Peninsula Community Library from 10a-3p

• Star Party with Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) @ Dune Climb parking lot from 9p-11p
  

Sunday, September 15th

• NHL Prospects Game @ Centre Ice Arena from 1:30p-6p. Detroit Vs. Dallas Game 2

Comedy, Poetry, and Storytelling

Friday, September 13th

•  An Evening with Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer @ Dennos Museum Center from 7p-9p.

• Claybourne Elder: Gilded Age @ City Opera House starting at 7p

• Private Lives @ Glen Lake Community Reformed Church starting at 7:30p. Suggested $10 Minimum donation. It’s a 1930 comedy of manners in three acts.

Saturday, September 14th

• Good On Paper Improv is happening at Traverse City Comedy Club from 8p-10p. Tickets are $18. It’s basically if Saturday Night Live and Whose Line Is It, Anyway? had a baby.

Live Music

Thursday, September 12th

• North Coast Trio @ French Valley Vineyard from 4p-7p

•  The Jeff Haas Trio featuring Laurie Sears + Lisa Flahive @ The Alluvion from 6p-8:30p. Honor cover at the door.

• Baroque Music @ First Congressional Church by the Traverse City Philharmonic Starting at 1p

Friday, September 13th

• Loren & Shelby @ Middlecoast Brewing Co. from 6p-9p

• Paul Livingston @ TC Whiskey Co. from 7p-9p

• Jamie Drake wsg i.am.james @ The Alluvion from 7:30p-9:30p. Well accomplished local artist who went to Interlochen. $15 advanced tickets and $20 at the door.

• Stone Folk Music @ Stone Hound Brewing Company from 7p

• Drew Hale Live @ Rove Estate Vineyard and Winery starting at 5:30p

Saturday, September 14th

• John Piatek @ Bel Lago from 3:30p-5:30p

• Ben Richey @ TC Whiskey Co. from 7p-9p

Sunday, September 15th

• Larry Perkins @ Bel Lago from 3:30p-5:30p

• Trumpets Thru Time! @ Corson Auditorium in Interlochen by TC Philharmonic. Starts at 3pm. First time attendees get 50% off admission. Tickets start at $27.

Monday, September 16th

• Diane & Harry @ French Valley Vineyards from 4p-7p

• Funky Uncle @ The Alluvion from 6p-8:30p. Funky Uncle plays tasty, instrumental Funk/Soul/Jazz Fusion with all the fixins and chicken grease that a music lover could ask for.

Tuesday, September 17th

• Chris Smith @ Bel Lago from 3:30p-5:30p

Wednesday, September 18th

• Rhett & John @ TC Whiskey Co. from 6p-8p

Thanks for reading! Have a fun weekend :)

Jake