Art
• “Seeking a Pleasant Peninsula: Michigan Migration Stories”: Through Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University, cmich.edu/research/clarke-historical-library/exhibitions, 989-774-3864
• Craft and Conversation Harrison: Drop in 1-5 p.m. Mondays, Harrison District Library, 125 W. Beech St., Harrison, hdl.org/events-calendar
• Craft & Conversation Clare: Drop in 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Pere Marquette District Library, 185 E. 4th St., Clare, pmdl.org
Beats
• Dixon’s Violin: 9 p.m. Nov. 3, Rubbles Dive Bar, 112 W. Michigan Ave., Mt. Pleasant, facebook.com/rubblesbar, 989-772-1132
• Mama’s Hot Sauce: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Rubbles Dive Bar, 112 W. Michigan Ave., Mt. Pleasant, facebook.com/rubblesbar 989-772-1132
• The Midland Community Orchestra – “Water Works”: 3 p.m. Nov. 5, Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, 1420 S. Badour, Midland, free but nonperishable food donations accepted, midlandcommunityorchestra.com
• CMU Jazz Central: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, free, Staples Family Concert Hall, CMU, Mt. Pleasant
• CMU Jazz Lab 1: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, free, Staples Family Concert Hall, CMU, Mt. Pleasant
Classes
• Learn American Sign Language: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7, six-week class, Mid Michigan College Mt. Pleasant Campus, 2600 S. Summerton, Mt. Pleasant, $40, midmich.edu/departments/corporate-continuing-education/lifelong-learning
Dance
• Alma College Dance Concert: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall, Alma College, Alma, $15; $7 seniors 62+, alma.edu/calendar/fall-dance-concert-3
Kids, Teens & Families
• Lego League: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, free, Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, 5093 E. Remus Road, Mt. Pleasant, mpdiscoverymuseum.org, 989-317-3221
• Kids at Art: 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, 5093 E. Remus Road, Mt. Pleasant, mpdscoverymuseum.org, 989-317-3221
• Frozen Theme Day at the Reindeer Farm: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm, 2706 E. Stevenson Lake Road, Clare, $9, facebook.com/rooftopreindeer
Miscellaneous
• Cards & Coffee: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Pere Marquette District Library, 185 E. 4th St., Clare.
Movies
• “Trainspotting”: 8 p.m. Nov. 4, VHS Night, The Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, $8 advance, $10 at door, friendsofthebroadway.org
Museums
• Grand Rapids Public Museum: 272 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids. grpm.org/iceagesnow, 616-929-1700
• Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum: 7400 Bay Road, University Center, marshallfredericks.org, 989-964-7125
• Saginaw Art Museum: 1126 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, saginawartmuseum.org, 989-754-2491
Nature
• Chippewa Valley Audubon Club Meeting: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University, Mt. Pleasant, facebook.com/Chippewavalleyaudubonclub
Pumpkin Patches
• Papa’s Pumpkin Patch: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 3909 S Summerton Road, Mt. Pleasant, facebook.com/Papas-Pumpkin-Patch-100064677578647, 989-773-4345
• Uncle John’s Cider Mill: 8614 N. US127, dates and hours, ujcidermill.com/calendar, 989-224-3686
Talks
• Total Michigan – Inspiring Stories of Ordinary Michiganders Doing Extraordinary Things: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 3, Pere Marquette District Library, 185 E. 4th St., Clare, pmdl.org/content/library-events-calendar
Theater
• Cabaret: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 & 9 (show runs through Nov. 12), Bush Theatre, Central Michigan University, $15
• Murder Mystery Dinner Show – “The Science of Murder”: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 4, Moose Lodge, 5185 N. Clare Ave., Harrison, $35/ person, harrisonareachamber.com/calendar-of-events