Friday, March 24
Live at the Lab. The Jackson Chamber invites you to Live at the Lab – a Prospective Member Mixer on March 24 (7-9 AM) at Lean Rocket Lab, 133 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201. Have you ever wondered what it was like to join the Chamber or been unsure about what the Chamber may have to offer your business? We are eager to grow your network, help protect your business, and connect with YOU. There will be longtime members, business connections, and Chamber team members waiting to meet you! Not only that, but we will also have giveaways, coffee, networking opportunities, and more!The event features a live broadcast on 106.9 HOME.fm from 7-9 am.
Spring Break at the Jackson District Library. Whether you’re in it to win it or just for the fun, get ready to play some games during Spring Break Week: March 24-April 2! Start at your local branch to pick up a scorecard and work toward your goal of playing all 13 games represented at the Jackson District Library – from board games to card games and everything in between. Visit 3 library locations to earn a prize, visit 7 locations to earn a second prize and visit 10 locations to be entered into a grand prize drawing for a bundle of board games. You can also complete a trivia sheet at any branch for a grand prize entry, no travel required. If you’re looking for even more fun during Spring Break, check out the Treasure Bay Escape Room at the Carnegie Library or Michigan Birds of Prey at the Brooklyn Branch.
DJ Set: Woah Woah Yeah Yeah. 8 PM. Come party with “Woah Woah Yeah Yeah” at Ogma as they keep it upbeat with the beats from 8-11 PM. Ogma Brewing Co., 129 East Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.
Wes Maharas and Fresh Coast Live at Ironbark. 7 PM. Catch some groovy sets of soulful folk and island infused rock tunes as Wes Maharas returns with the Fresh Coast to bring the jams to Ironbark! Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.
517Drift Grand Opening Weekend. Friday 3-9 PM, Saturday 10 AM -9 PM and Sunday 12-6 PM. Come join us for our grand opening weekend! Will be starting our grand opening on Friday afternoon at the Jackson Westwood Mall (near Applebee’s). 517Drift hobby, tracks and more has the largest Rc drift track in Michigan! We are a hobby fun center that buys, sells and rents out Rc drift cars! We have 5 different cars for rent and limited stock for sale as RC drift cars are very popular right now! Rentals are $20 for 30min. We will have pizza, drinks and snacks for sale and we also have a driving simulator! We will have fun things for kids to do and are doing some special discounts and sales on new car packages! Come join the fun of RCs!
DinoSOARS: Change over Time. Did you know? Birds are living dinosaurs! Follow the story of Malkia, a museum paleontologist, as she explores fascinating connections between birds and dinosaurs. Join us as we dive into the theory that birds evolved from dinosaurs! Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. This show schedule shows through March 26. The show continues March 27-31 on our Spring Break schedule. Hurst Planetarium.
Our Lady of Fatima Fish Fry. 4 PM to 7 PM. All you can eat fish dinners include: fried and baked fish, baked potato and French fries, green beans, cole slaw, cornbread and dessert. Adults $15, Seniors $14, Active Military & Veterans $13, Children 6-12 $8, Under 6 free. Fr. Andy Dunne Hall, 911 Napoleon Road, Michigan Center.
Queen’s Fish Fry. 4:30 PM to 7 PM. Fried Beer Battered Cod, baked Tilapia (lemon pepper or cajun), French Fries, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Fish Tacos, Cole Slaw, Cheese Pizza, Deserts. Adults $13 Seniors and Students $11 Six and under $5 Drive Through $12. Queen’s Parish Social Center, 811 S. Wisner, Jackson.
St. Mary’s Fish Fry. St. Mary Star of the Sea Fish Fry
120 E. Wesley Street, Jackson. 4-7 pm. $16/meal. Menu includes fried or baked fish, French fries, mac & cheese, and cole slaw. Dine in or carry out. Drive thru is located in alley on east side of the church. Enter from E. Franklin Street.
Polish Falcons Fish Fry. Dine-in or Take-out avaialble. 4-7 pm. 50/50 raffle. Adults are $15. Children are $10 (age 6-10). Age 5 & under FREE. Dinner includes 3 pieces of fish, baked potato, mac & cheese, pasta salads, coleslaw and dessert.
Michigan Center Eagles Fish Fry. 5-8 pm each Friday. Fish (COD) 3pc. (Extra fish $2.00 each), Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll. $15.00. This is Open to the Public.
Saturday, March 25
Jackson Symphony Orchestra “Pictures at an Exhibition”. 7:30 PM. Potter Center. It’s an artistic extravaganza! The JSO presents works inspired by the visual arts including the famous Pictures at an Exhibition. You won’t want to miss our performance that opens with speed painter Evan Struck on stage with the JSO. Violinist Ida Kavafian performs Michael Daugherty’s violin concerto Fire and Blood inspired by Detroit murals by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The JSO also welcomes back Jeremy Crosmer for a world premiere inspired by the work of Jackson-born artist Philip Campbell Curtis. The surrealist painter’s work will be on display at the Potter Center through March. We close the concert with animation synced to our performance of Pictures at an Exhibition. You won’t want to miss a single moment of this performance packed with visual art! Join us for a free, interactive lecture before the concert at 6:30 pm. Tickets $20 to $35, and student tickets are just $5. Also, all attendees are invited to attend the AFTERPARTY! Munch on heavy hors d’oeuvres while mingling with the musicians and “who’s who” of Jackson and the surrounding areas. This afterparty is full of fabulous and down-to-earth people. Held at the Country Club of Jackson following the concert. Buy your tickets now at jacksonsymphony.org for only $20 each.
The Michigan Theatre presents Onstage with Laith Al-Saadi. See Laith Al-Saadi in this rare close-up and personal performance. Only 100 seats on stage at The Michigan Theatre organized in a half circle around the stage. It’s close. This concert is the first of a series featuring Laith. On March 25, at 8 pm, Laith Al-Saadi takes the stage with acoustic guitar in hand. His incredible skills instrumentally and vocally will reinforce Laith’s progress toward legendary status. Doors open at 7 PM. Show starts at 8 PM.
Artisan Bead Show. 11 AM to 4 PM. Join Beads To Live By and artisans Kelly Schweda and Sarah Kandell for a day of new beads and exciting fun! Stock up on new focal pieces, and get your coordinating glass and stone beads to match while you are at it! This will be a day of super fun shopping. Beads to Live By, 145 S. Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson.
Women of Space. 5 PM. Without women’s contributions in the science field, we would have never made it to the Moon! What better time to celebrate their accomplishments than during Women’s History Month? Guest speaker Jesse Yaeger, Ella Sharp Museum’s Archivist, will talk about the importance of gender diversity in male dominated fields. A cash bar will be available with wine as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic signature space cocktails! Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum. Info and registration here.
Bone Cleaning Demo Day. 12 PM to 4 PM. PaleoJoe will be at the museum facilitating dinosaur bone cleaning demonstrations for visitors as they view the Michigan Fossils & Ancient Creatures exhibit. You can stop and ask questions as he cleans, prepares and repairs real dinosaur bones that are over 65 MILLION YEARS OLD. Ella Sharp Museum.
Irish Hills Bombshells Roller Derby. 5 PM. IHB vs Mid-Michigan. Keeley Hall at Keeley Park, 128 W Ganson St, Jackson. Join this home opening bout as we kick off our 2023 season!. $12 at the door. A reduced ticket of $10 can be purchased at the door if you bring a donation of non-perishable food or paper products to benefit the AWARE shelter. Bouts are family-friendly and kids 13 and under are free. Bout location is Keeley Hall (former A1 event center) in the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
Sunday, March 26
Sugaring and Shearing Festival 2023. Noon-4 pm. FREE ADMISSION. Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th St, Jackson. Join us as we get back out on Farm Lane to enjoy the wonders of Spring on the Farm as we return to our Annual Sugaring & Shearing Festival! Sheep Shearing Demonstrations. Sap to syrup demos at the Sugar Bush. Arts & Crafts. Maple Syrup pop-up shop. Food trucks, Popcorn Charlie and much more!
Jackson Tuesday Musical Student Music Award Annual Fundraising Event. 3 PM. The well-known Hillsdale College Choir will present an enjoyable concert. Proceeds from the event fund Jackson Middle and High School scholarships. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students. First United Methodist Church, 275 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.
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