Events of June 21, 22, and 23, 2024

Friday, June 21

Gus Macker Jackson. Starting this afternoon in Downtown Jackson. Gus Macker has a little bit for everyone. From free throw contest to 3-on-3 basketball. No matter your skill set, everyone is welcome to join! Not a crazy basketball fan, don’t worry, we got you covered. We also offer awesome food trucks, movies, and more fun events to enjoy. So come join us in Downtown Jackson from June 22nd through the 23rd! Get the complete schedule, map, events, food, entertainment and more here: Gus Macker Jackson Event Guide

Great Day to Be a Jet Open House. 12 – 3 p.m. Bert Walker Hall, Jackson College. Get to know Jackson College! This event is for any student interested in Jackson College or who has already enrolled in fall 2024 term. Come chat with us and learn more about financial aid, get assistance completing your application and get your new student questions answered all in one stop. We will have meet and greet opportunities with our lead faculty, financial aid team, admissions, local employers and apprenticeship opportunities and student support services. Staff and student lead tours will take your through our world class campus to see inside our learning spaces, housing, athletic facilities and student gathering spaces. WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU! Please note that this is a drop in event — you do not have to be present the whole time. Register here.

Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. You’re invited to join us riverside for a healthy dose of good food, good music, and good community! We’ve got dozens of weekly rotating vendors offering seasonal fruits & veggies, vendors, prepared foods and so much more. Live performance by John Louis Good at 11 AM. Corner of Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson.

Center Stage Jackson presents “Hello, Dolly!”. Baughman Theatre, Potter Center, Jackson College. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of- the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. Friday and Saturday at 7 PM, Sunday at 3 PM. Tickets are $25 at the door or online here.

Go Skate Day. 5 PM to 8 PM. Join us for our 3rd annual National Go Skate Day Event @Nixon Skatepark! This Free event grills out hamburgers and hotdogs for the community to enjoy! We will supply hundreds of dollars worth of skate product to give away! We will do drawings to win product and have fun skate jams! Celebrate skateboarding with us on this National Holiday! Everyone is welcome! Park will be open as usual, we will just be there to make it rad! So come get a free dinner, have some fun and possibly walk away with some free gear! We hope to see you on June 21st from 5pm to 8pm! Presented by Encounter Church.

Movies at the Bohm Theatre. Bohm Theatre at the Davis Center for Film and Performing Arts, operates as a premier film and performing arts facility in south-central Michigan. Located in downtown Albion at 201 S. Superior Street. JUNE 21-22-23: INSIDE OUT 2 in the Bohm 1, FRI 7:00 PM, SAT 7:00 PM, SUN 3:00 PM. BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE in the Bohm 2, FRI 7:15 PM, SAT 7:15 PM, SUN 3:15 PM. bohmtheatre.org

Vineyard Jams at Cherry Creek Cellars. Vineyard Jams. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7-10 PM on the Cherry Creek stage, enjoy some of the best bands in the area. From rock ‘n roll, to blues, and country and pop, there is something for everyone. Beer, Wine, Wine Slushies, & Cider (No Flights during live music). Rotating Food Trucks. Limited Cafe’ Menu (no outside food or beverages). Lawn Chairs welcome. Open to all ages. $5 Cover Charge – Free for anyone 17 and under. See the full summer music schedule and link to table reservations: cherrycreekwine.com/summermusic/ Jun 21: Opener: Aaron Zraik (7-8 pm). Headliner: Samuel Harness from the Voice (8:30-10 pm) Featured Food Truck: Whiskey Jacks BBQ. 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

Late Night Friday with Jazz by Brandon Marcel. 6 to 9 PM. We’re always excited to be graced with the presence and sweet sounds of Brandon Marceal playing the jazz flute! We’re open ’til 10pm with music from 6-9pm! Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson.

Jackson College Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing. 9 PM to 11 PM. Jackson College’s new Astronomical Observatory will hold public viewing nights on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11 p.m. (weather permitting) now through the month of July. Viewing nights provide the public with an opportunity to look through the new high-tech telescope to see the planets, the moon and stars. Astronomical Observatory Coordinator Talia Burns will be available to explain what guests may be looking at and to answer any related questions. Guests are also welcome to bring their own telescopes; the site has an outdoor platform area with several piers for amateur astronomers. Those interested are advised to check the weather beforehand. The telescope is ADA compliant and accessible to people in wheelchairs. When entering Central Campus from Emmons Road, take the service drive to the left; the observatory is just beyond the softball and baseball fields

Saturday, June 22

Gus Macker Jackson. All day in Downtown Jackson. Gus Macker has a little bit for everyone. From free throw contest to 3-on-3 basketball. No matter your skill set, everyone is welcome to join! Not a crazy basketball fan, don’t worry, we got you covered. We also offer awesome food trucks, movies, and more fun events to enjoy. So come join us in Downtown Jackson from June 21st through the 23rd! Get the complete schedule, map, events, food, entertainment and more here: Gus Macker Jackson Event Guide

Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. You’re invited to join us riverside for a healthy dose of good food, good music, and good community! We’ve got dozens of weekly rotating vendors offering seasonal fruits & veggies, vendors, prepared foods and so much more. Featured food truck: Cousin’s Maine Lobster. Corner of Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson.

Grand River Brewery Summer Concert Series. Big L and Code Blü will be playing on the patio Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm as the second band in our Summer Concert Series. General Admission – $10, VIP – $50. *VIP Ticket holders will get a free GRB pint glass, a GRB t-shirt, and access to buffet for the evening. Outside bar will be provided during the event. Tickets and event page here. Grand River Brewery, downtown Jackson.

Bounce House Extravaganza. 11 AM to 2 PM. Have fun with giant inflatables and activities for the whole family at the Spring Arbor Branch! Dave’s Dogs will be selling a tasty variety of hot dogs and sides throughout the day, and the Jacktown Ukes will perform at 12 PM. Spring Arbor Branch, Jackson District Library.

Sourdough Saturday with DoughNation Bakery. 2 PM. Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Learn how to make a sourdough starter with Aaron Cole of DoughNation Bakery! Participants will learn how to start a sourdough starter as well as how to mix and shape a loaf of bread. This program is intended for adults and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call or stop by your branch to register. Branch phone numbers can be found at https://myjdl.com/location.

Cascades Rotary Bandshell Summer Concert Series. 7 PM. Entertainment by Root Station. Free admission. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Sponsored by Alro Plastics.

Vineyard Jams at Cherry Creek Cellars. Vineyard Jams. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7-10 PM on the Cherry Creek stage, enjoy some of the best bands in the area. From rock ‘n roll, to blues, and country and pop, there is something for everyone. Beer, Wine, Wine Slushies, & Cider (No Flights during live music). Rotating Food Trucks. Limited Cafe’ Menu (no outside food or beverages). Lawn Chairs welcome. Open to all ages. $5 Cover Charge – Free for anyone 17 and under. See the full summer music schedule and link to table reservations: cherrycreekwine.com/summermusic/ Jun 22: Pair of Aces, Queen High (7-10 pm). Featured Food Truck: Ben’s Island Grindz. 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.