Events of May 31, June 1, and June 2, 2024

Friday, May 31

6th Annual Southside Festival Series. Welcome to the 6th Annual #SouthsideFestivalSeries of Jackson Michigan.  All are invited!  Friday, May 31st to Sunday, June 2nd, 2024.  Friday hours:  6:00 pm – 9:00 PM, Saturday hours:  11:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday hours:  1:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  Elnora Moorman Park, 152 E. High St., Jackson.  Friday Kickoff Celebration including the Concert Jam Session featuring local artists, food vendors and more!

Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM.  Farm produce, vendors, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and much more.  Food trucks and live entertainment.  Corner of Louis Glick and Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson.

Vineyard Jams at Cherry Creek Cellars.  Friday & Saturday Music.  $5 Cover Charge, Outdoor Seating, Lawn Chairs Welcome, Featured Food Truck, Full Beverage Menu, Limited Cafe’ Menu.  *No Flights during live music*  May 31: The Jack Pine Savages (7-10 pm).  Featured Food Truck: Curt Got Crabs. 11500 Silver Lake Hwy, Brooklyn.

Late Night Friday with Live Music by Marcus & Tiffany Shelton. 6 PM to 10 PM.  Celebrating the end of Michigan Wine Month with the talented duo Marcus & Tiffany Shelton! Hear an eclectic mixture of musical theatre, opera, classic country, classic rock, jazz, and more! Last wine release of the month: Pinot Grigio – Notes of honeydew melon and green apple with a lime zesty finish. Clean acidity, light and delicate. Come out and cheers to MI Wine Month with us!  Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Road, Jackson.

Kevin Kreiger Live at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM.  Catch a solo evening with Kevin Krieger as he brings his saxophone magic back to Ironbark! Covering a wide range of classics, funk, and fusion tunes, it’s always a blast to have his talents at the brewery!  Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Sharp Park Mini Golf.  The Ella Sharp Park Mini Golf is now open for the season.  7 days a week, 12 Noon to 8 PM.  18 holes:  $7 per person.  Groups of 5 or more $5 per person.  Located at the Fourth Street entrance to Sharp Park.

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.

Al Glick Youth Football Camp Registration Now Open.  Sign-up is open on line for the 5th Al Glick Youth Football Camp – Sunday, June 9 2024.  The camp is open to Jackson County kids entering the 4th – 9th grade in the Fall of 2024, and will be held at Dungy Field, Withington Stadium at Jackson High School, 544 Wildwood in Jackson.  Camp:  10am to 2pm (Check in at 9:00am).  Tuition:  $15 per camper.  Campers receive:  Camp t-shirt, Draw string bag, Breakfast & Lunch, Special Guest Speakers, Non-contact instruction by current High School Coaches & Collegiate & Professional players.  Register by Friday May 31 by visiting facebook.com/alglickyouthfootballcamp, or sign-up online https://buff.ly/3VMCWIK Or in person at Jackson City Hall, Parks & Recreation, 161 W. Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Saturday, June 1

6th Annual Southside Festival Series. Welcome to the 6th Annual #SouthsideFestivalSeries of Jackson Michigan.  All are invited!  Friday, May 31st to Sunday, June 2nd, 2024.  Saturday hours:  11:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday hours:  1:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  Elnora Moorman Park, 152 E. High St., Jackson.  Saturday activities and events include:   Kids Bouncy & Activities, LIVE Music, The Lyons Den with Hill Harper, Summer Fest Fashion Showcase, Paint & Party Tent, Vendors, Food, Merchandise, Organizations and more!

Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM.  Farm produce, vendors, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and much more.  Food trucks and live entertainment.  Corner of Louis Glick and Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson.

Charity Bingo.  St. Paul’s Episcopal Church “Charity Bingo”. Saturday, June 1st, 6pm-9pm. Location: 309 S. Jackson Street, Jackson, Michigan 49201. 15 Bingo Games (x 3 cards per game) = 45 chances to win! $20.00. Reserve a seat or a table for 6 players. 15 door prizes, 15 game prizes (Gift Baskets, Designer Purses, Cash Prizes). Limited Seating. Please RSVP to: bingo@stpaulsjxn.org

Vineyard Jams at Cherry Creek Cellars.  Friday & Saturday Music.  $5 Cover Charge, Outdoor Seating, Lawn Chairs Welcome, Featured Food Truck, Full Beverage Menu, Limited Cafe’ Menu.  *No Flights during live music*  Jun 1: Same Mistake Twice (7-10 pm).  Featured Food Truck:  Whole Enchilada Mobile Kitchen.  11500 Silver Lake Hwy, Brooklyn.

Michigan Theatre Open House.  2 PM to 4 PM.  There will be an informal “Open House” at THE MICHIGAN THEATRE OF JACKSON on June 1, 2024, from 2 pm until 4 pm. Free popcorn and soda for those in attendance. Please stop in and see the newly restored “Gem of Jackson”.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Summer Kickoff Glow Party at Grace Church.  Grace Church will host a Summer Kickoff Glow Party on Saturday, June 1, 2024, starting at 6 pm. There will be an outdoor movie, food trucks, bingo, food and more! Rain or shine. Questions: Call (517) 789-6155.  2692 N. Dettman Road, Jackson.

Sunday, June 2

Sheriff’s Department Open House and Fun Fest.  12 PM to 4 PM.  Located outside the Jackson County Sheriff Office, 212 W. Wesley Street, Downtown Jackson.  All are welcome!  No cost..bring the family!  Free snow cones, hot dogs, water.  Activities include 3 point contest, face painting, dunk tank, foot races with deputies!  Come meet and have fun with your local law enforcement!

Corpus Christi Celebration at Lumen Christi.  3 PM.  A Jackson Area Event! This year’s Jackson-area Corpus Christi event will be held at Lumen Christi on June 2nd at 3pm as Fr. Brian Lenz leads a Eucharistic procession around different points on campus. All are welcome, and this year’s 1st Communicants are especially invited to join this special celebration of our Eucharistic Lord! A farewell reception will be held for Fr. Brian following the procession.  3483 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson.

6th Annual Southside Festival Series.  Welcome to the 6th Annual #SouthsideFestivalSeries of Jackson Michigan.  All are invited!  Final day!   1:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  Elnora Moorman Park, 152 E. High St., Jackson.  Sunday activities and events include:  LIVE Performances, Kids Bouncy & Activities, Vendors, Food, Merchandise, Organizations and more!

Open Mic Sunday at Cherry Creek Cellars.  2 PM to 5 PM.  Cherry Creek Cellars will be hosting a music open mic – sure to be an eclectic musical afternoon! Beginning at 2pm with a featured artist – Nathan Sweet –  followed by 2 hours of musicians you may already know and some you may want to see more of. Open mic events typically have the support of musicians who are seeking exposure for future bookings; those who have new music that they want to try in front of an audience; newer musicians looking for some stage experience; and very talented hobbyist-musicians who just like to play at open mics. To sign up for your 15 minute slot, email cherrycreek.outsidesales@gmail.com.  11500 Silver Lake Hwy, Brooklyn.