Friday, February 20

Grand River Farmers Market.  SECOND SEASON is underway! 1st & 3rd Fridays 10:00 – 2:00.  At Found Church, 141 E. Michigan Ave., Downtown Jackson. Shop local farmers, ranchers, growers, producers & artisans right here in beautiful downtown Jackson, Michigan.

St. Mary Lenten Fish Fry. 4 PM to 7 PM.  $17 per meal.  2 pieces of fried or baked cod, french fries, mac & cheese, cole slaw, and dessert.  In Star Hall, lower level of church, at corner of Wesley and Mechanic Streets, every Friday during Lent.   All proceeds go to St. Mary Child Development Center.  Dine in, drive thru, or carry out.

Queens Friday Fish Dinner. 4:30 PM to 7 PM.  Join us Fridays during Lent for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry.  Fish, baked or fried, fish tacos, vegetable, french fries, mac & cheese, cole slaw, pizza, drinks and dessert.  Adults $16, $15 for seniors and students, $13 for active military, $7 for ages 7 and under.  Family rate available.  Drive thru meals $14.  Queens School Cafeteria.

Our Lady of Fatima Lenten Fish Fry.  Join us at Our Lady of Fatima for our Annual Lenten Fish Fry! Enjoy an all‑you‑can‑eat dinner featuring fried and baked fish, classic sides, and homemade desserts. Bring family, friends, and neighbors for great food and warm community fellowship. Hosted every Friday from February 20 through March 27, 4–7 PM, in Fr. Dunne Hall.

The Play That Goes Wrong. 7 PM. Center Stage Jackson presents the comedy, “The Play That Goes Wrong”, directed by Diego Febres-Cordero.  Disasters, accidents, forgotten lines — and that’s just the first five minutes! The Play That Goes Wrong is a comedy where nothing goes right, and that’s exactly what makes it so right. Get ready to laugh from curtain up to final bow!  Baughman Theatre, Potter Center at Jackson College. Info and tickets here.

Dahlem’s Annual Chocolate Sensations Fundraiser. 6 PM to 8 PM.  Join us for decadent treats, small bites, signature drinks, music, games and a silent auction.  Indulge your sweet tooth while supporting Dahlem’s mission!  Gene Davis & Sons Banquet Center, 3575 Francis Street, Jackson.   Tickets are $60 individual, $110 for two.  Tickets here.

JSO Concert Aglow:  Best of Motown. Jackson County Tower Ballroom.  The smooth sounds of Motown meet the intimate setting of candlelight in this special performance by a JSO string quartet. Sing along, tap your feet, or just sit back and take it all in as we revisit some of the most iconic songs ever recorded. Hosted at the Jackson County Tower Ballroom, in collaboration with the Jackson County Fair, this is a night of feel-good music in a relaxed, one-of-a-kind atmosphere. For tickets: jacksonsymphony.org or 517-782-3221.

Whiskey Bound Live at the Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron.  Whiskey Bound is rolling into Jackson for a full night of high-energy country music, honky tonk favorites, and the kind of Friday night atmosphere you can’t fake. If you’re looking for live country done right, cold drinks, and a crowd that’s ready to kick the weekend off properly, this is your show. Bring your friends, grab a seat or hit the dancefloor, and let’s make a night of it. The Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron, 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson.

Kevin Krieger Live at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM.  Local favorite Kevin Krieger returns with his jazzy blend of classic hits and funk tunes!  2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Saturday, February 21

Winter Wine & Wool Festival. 10 AM to 5 PM.  Come to Sandhill Crane Vineyards from 10am-5pm on February 21st to shop local wool and fiber artists! Enjoy a glass of wine (or three) and food from Kitchen Little while you peruse their goods!  4724 Walz Rd, Jackson.

The Play That Goes Wrong. 7 PM. Center Stage Jackson presents the comedy, “The Play That Goes Wrong”, directed by Diego Febres-Cordero.  Disasters, accidents, forgotten lines — and that’s just the first five minutes! The Play That Goes Wrong is a comedy where nothing goes right, and that’s exactly what makes it so right. Get ready to laugh from curtain up to final bow!  Baughman Theatre, Potter Center at Jackson College. Info and tickets here.

JSO Concert Aglow:  Best of Motown. Jackson County Tower Ballroom.  The smooth sounds of Motown meet the intimate setting of candlelight in this special performance by a JSO string quartet. Sing along, tap your feet, or just sit back and take it all in as we revisit some of the most iconic songs ever recorded. Hosted at the Jackson County Tower Ballroom, in collaboration with the Jackson County Fair, this is a night of feel-good music in a relaxed, one-of-a-kind atmosphere. For tickets: jacksonsymphony.org or 517-782-3221.

Hollywood Nights:  The Bob Seger Experience.  7 PM.  This nine-piece tribute band recreates the music, energy and spirit of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.  They pride themselves on carrying on the legacy of Bob Seger’s unforgettable high-energy shows, roaring raspy vocals and the love of rock n’ roll. Potter Center Music Hall, Jackson College. Tickets on Sale! jccmi.edu/pottercenter or call 517-796-8600.

Hollywood Stars for Stronger Families.  7  PM to 11 PM.  Presented by Family Service & Children’s Aid.  Live DJ, 50/50 Raffle, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, and More!  TIckets $50 per person, includes admission and light appetizers.  Gene Davis Banquet Center, 3575 Francis Street, Jackson.  This event helps sustain FSCA’s services for the year ahead. Your support directly strengthens children, families, and vulnerable adults across Jackson County. Tickets available at Family Service & Children’s Aid, 330 West Michigan Avenue or by phone at 517-787-7920.

Mardi Gras Party.  Enjoy a bit of New Orleans with Big L & Code Blü! Plenty of beads, plenty of Big Easy food specials and drinks. Food and drink specials served all day. Band starts at 8:30PM. Don’t miss out on the late night contests!  Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 4112 Lansing Avenue, Jackson.

Mother & Son Dance.  6 PM to 8 PM.  A special night just for moms and sons.  Slow down and make a memory that sticks.  WE’ll have music, refreshments, activities and plenty of time of laugher connection and dancing!  Free!  Mothers and sons of all ages are welcome.  Jackson First United Methodist Church, 275 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

5 Second Rule Live at Ironbark.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Catch the epic return of 5 Second Rule to Ironbark’s stage! Combining bluesy soul rock originals and covers, they elevate the evening of entertainment to the next level!  2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Still Runnin’ at the Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron.  Still Runnin’ is bringing a full night of real-deal country music to Jackson. If you like classic country vibes, live guitars, and a dancefloor that actually gets used, this one’s for you. Grab your friends, take the elevator up to the 3rd floor, and come spend your Saturday night the way it should be: loud, cold drinks, and country music done right. The Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron, 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson.

Sunday, February 22

The Play That Goes Wrong. 3 PM. Center Stage Jackson presents the comedy, “The Play That Goes Wrong”, directed by Diego Febres-Cordero.  Disasters, accidents, forgotten lines — and that’s just the first five minutes! The Play That Goes Wrong is a comedy where nothing goes right, and that’s exactly what makes it so right. Get ready to laugh from curtain up to final bow!  Baughman Theatre, Potter Center at Jackson College. Info and tickets here.

Try Curling for Free. 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.  Learn how to curl with the Lansing Curling Club!  We will take you out on the ice and have you delivering the rock and sweeping like a real Olympian!  Free and open to the public. Jackson Optimist Ice Arena, 1300 West North Street Jackson.

Lansing Model Railway Club Open House. 11 AM to 4 PM.   Escape cabin fever by visiting the Lansing Model Railroad Club’s annual winter open house. Housed in an area of over 700 square- feet, model trains will be running and making realistic sounds on the club’s beautiful HO scale layout complete with cities, industrial scenes, rolling country sides, mountains, and bridges. Visitors can get a bird’s-eye view of all the action from an overhead walkway.  Lansing Model Railroad Club, 5309 Old Lansing Road, Lansing.  Free admission.