
IN BAY CITY…
The State Theatre presentsThe DVD Release Show with Comedian Rob Little Friday May 17 (7pm). Ticket & DVD $37, Show ticket only $17. click here for more info.
IN BIRCH RUN…
If you are a caregiver in any setting, you’ll want to attend the Mid-Michigan Caregiver Convention and Respite Retreat Friday May 17 (10am-7pm) and Saturday May 18 (10am-7pm) at the Birch Run Expo Center. click here for more info.
Catch the excitement of the Auto Value Super Sprints running Friday May 17 (7:30pm) at Dixie Motor Speedway. You’ll see the Auto Value Super Sprint Series plus Pro Late Models, Factory Stocks, Bombers and Figure Eights. click here for more info.
IN CLARKSTON…
The concert season is opening this weekend at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Tim McGraw leads off the lineup with a show Sunday May 19 (7pm). Tickets at $68.75 -$43.75 in the pavilion and for $29 on the lawn. click here for more info.
IN DURAND…
Learn the history of the railroad at the Durand Railroad Days that take place May 17-19. Enjoy Michigan’s Railroad museum, model railroad & collectible show, arts & crafts show, Railroad Days parade & beautiful baby contest. click here for more info.
IN EAST TAWAS…
The 8th Annual Tawas Point Birding Festival happens May 16-19. This nationwide recognized festival is a top destination for observing spring bird migration. click here fore more info.
IN FLINT…
Disney's Beauty and the Beast is being presented Saturday May 18 (3pm and 8pm) and Sunday May 19 (3pm) at The Whiting. Tickets Prices: $69 - $29. click here for more info.
IN FRANKENMUTH…
Take a taste of a variety of beers from all over at the World Expo of Beer Friday May 17 (5pm-10pm) and Saturday May 18 (3pm-10pm) at Heritage Park. It is the Midwest’s largest sanctioned international beer judging and sampling event. Admission is only $8 and includes your souvenir sampling mug. 4 (4oz) samples are only $5! 21 & over only. click here for more info.
IN MIDLAND…
The Great Lakes Loons take on the South Bend Silver Hawks Tuesday May 14 (7:05pm), Wednesday May 15 (a 10:35am “schoolkids special”) and Thursday May 16 (7:05pm) at Dow Diamond. click here for more info.
“Parallel Lives” is being performed May 18 (8pm) at the Midland Center for the Arts. Laugh along as two actresses portray both men and women struggling through the common rituals of modern life: teenagers on a date, sisters at their grandmother's funeral, a man and a woman together in a country-western bar. Not recommended for children under the age of 18.Single tickets available starting at $18.00. click here for more info.
You and your friends will enjoy taking part in the Midland Community Center's Dow RunWalk Saturday May 18 (7:45am-11am) at the Midland Community Center. There’s an event for the entire family: 10-K Run, 5-K Run, 5-K Walk and 1- Mile Run. There is also a free Tot Trot for kids 3-5; RunWalk Health & Fitness Fair, on stage demos/entertainment, interactive children’s activities, The Rock Climbing wall, inflatables and more. click here for more info.
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IN MT. PLEASANT…
Enjoy a Murder Mystery Dinner “Bullets in the Bathtub” Friday May 17 (8pm) at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. Tickets $50/single, $90/couple. Actors and actresses will perform a murder mystery right before your eyes and you and your table will work as a team to detect the culprit. You do not have to participate, but you'll have more fun if you do.! click here for more info.
IN SAGINAW…
The Pit and Balcony Theatre presents “The Drowsy Chaperone “ Friday May 17 (8pm), Saturday May 18 (8pm) and Sunday May 19 (3pm). The Drowsy Chaperone's dreams come to life in musical detail in this comedy. click here for more info.