Community Calendar

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 55 will host MASON AVIATION DAY on Saturday, August 15th, at Mason Jewett Airport; 643 Aviation Drive; Mason, MI (Eden Road @ Kipp Road; south of the Ingham County Fairgrounds).

There will be an “All-U-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast served with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee from 7:30am until noon. Cost will be $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for children age 3-12 and under age three are free. (Cash only please).

We will be cooking up breakfast rain or shine - but fingers are crossed for wonderful summer weather to watch many types of homebuilt, antique, warbird and general aviation aircraft as they fly in and out throughout the day. There are also plans for a variety of exhibits and displays.

The Packard Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season at the historic Packard Proving Grounds, bringing together local farmers, artisans, bakers, makers, and small businesses in a one-of-a-kind setting where history and community meet.

Formerly known as the Shelby Farmers Market, the newly rebranded Packard Farmers Market reflects its deep connection to the Packard Proving Grounds and its mission to support the preservation of this iconic historic site. The market runs Saturdays from May 16 through October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the expansive front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.

Each week, the market is arranged in neat rows across the lawn, offering a relaxed, walkable shopping experience. Vendors may park directly next to their booths, and the grass setting provides a cooler summer atmosphere ideal for tent setups. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. The market is supported by Packard Proving Grounds volunteers and local high school students earning community service hours.

The Packard Farmers Market is open on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and will be closed Saturday, July 4. Proceeds from the market directly benefit the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, owned and operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Dates: Saturdays, May 16 – October 10, 2026 *closed July 4th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, Shelby Township

More information and vendor details: packardprovinggrounds.org/farmersmarket

Join us for Lansing Queer Almanac, a grassroots zine project preserving LGBTQIA+ stories, struggles, joy, and history across Lansing and Mid-Michigan.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
11:00 AM
Everybody Reads
2019 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing
For more information, contact Frank Vaca at Vacaafrank@gmail.com.
#LansingQueerAlmanac #QueerHistory #LGBTQIAHistory #LansingMichigan #MidMichigan #QueerZines #ZineCulture #CommunityArchives #QueerJoy #TransHistory #LocalHistory #EverybodyReads #MichiganLGBTQ #LivingArchive

The MSU College of Music and Beal Botanical Garden invite you to this year’s Music and the Garden series, an outdoor celebration of music, nature, and community. This season explores Beal's Rewilding initiative, with each event engaging one of the four classical elements—Air, Water, Fire, and Earth—highlighting Michigan native plants, their ecological roles, and connections to human history, while featuring theme‑inspired performances and opportunities to learn how environmentally sustainable practices can be incorporated into everyday life.

Grounded in the theme of Earth, this program connects music to origins, place, and the roots from which artistic expression grows. Visitors are welcome to bring chairs or blankets. In case of weather, the performance will move indoors to the MSU Music Building.

Schedule
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Activities
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Concert

The Tayovan Trio takes its name from the Siraya word Tayouan, meaning “that piece of land,” a reflection of the ensemble’s shared roots and connection to place. Formed by three Taiwanese musicians and doctoral performance students at the MSU College of Music, the trio brings diverse musical voices together in a unified chamber music vision. Actively engaged in orchestral, wind band, and chamber settings, Tayovan Trio presents performances shaped by cultural identity, artistic curiosity, and a commitment to sharing meaningful contemporary music across communities.

With a GLADL branch opening at the Old Wacousta School, we want the community to know more about its past. Wacousta Alumni, bring your old photos, videos, or audio recordings of your school days to digitize and donate a copy to our community archive! Even record an oral history of your favorite story! Let’s share our memories; building the first Dream Depot, kindergarten circus performances, the fun run, the school carnival, or maybe that old copy of your Sarah Endres Writing Competition entry. Whatever Wacousta means to you, share it. Help build our community’s archive, and save the original with digital!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/16589130

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

The Packard Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season at the historic Packard Proving Grounds, bringing together local farmers, artisans, bakers, makers, and small businesses in a one-of-a-kind setting where history and community meet.

Formerly known as the Shelby Farmers Market, the newly rebranded Packard Farmers Market reflects its deep connection to the Packard Proving Grounds and its mission to support the preservation of this iconic historic site. The market runs Saturdays from May 16 through October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the expansive front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.

Each week, the market is arranged in neat rows across the lawn, offering a relaxed, walkable shopping experience. Vendors may park directly next to their booths, and the grass setting provides a cooler summer atmosphere ideal for tent setups. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. The market is supported by Packard Proving Grounds volunteers and local high school students earning community service hours.

The Packard Farmers Market is open on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and will be closed Saturday, July 4. Proceeds from the market directly benefit the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, owned and operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Dates: Saturdays, May 16 – October 10, 2026 *closed July 4th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, Shelby Township

More information and vendor details: packardprovinggrounds.org/farmersmarket

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce patriotic pops, a FREE concert to take place on Friday, August 28th at 7:00P PM, at Horace Blackman Park in honor of America 250. This summer we’ll pay tribute to America and its steadfast strength in the face of hardship with a mixture of marches, film scores, and iconic works. These pieces are all composed by American composers including music by Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa and John Williams. The concert is free but you can purchase VIP tickets for $30 ($15 for students) which includes a pre-concert reception, special seating and one drink ticket.

Look for WKAR Classical Music hosts, say 'hi' and get some WKAR swag!

For more information visit: https://www.jacksonsymphony.org/concerts-and-events/summer-pops-2026/