The riotous live musical comedy! When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in convent! There she finds herself at odds with rigid traditions, but that changes when she meets the struggling choir. Her cover blown, the chase is on as Deloris begins to understand the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Create your own journal. Materials provided. RSVP.

Professional organizer Ali LeJeune shares her journey to letting go of attachments to physical items, how to cherish fewer things, more, and in the end shows us how to best organize what we chose to keep.

Join experts from safe TALK for a 3-hour training in suicide alertness skills. Learn the steps to create life-saving connections. RSVP. Hosted by the Stonisch Foundation.

Old Town Playhouse is excited to announce auditions for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. Youth ages 8+ and adults are invited to audition. Auditions will be held September 29 & 30 at 7 pm in the lower level of OTP, at 148 E Eighth St. Performances are December 5 - 20.

Citizens are circulating petitions to place perhaps nine proposals on the 2026 General Election ballot. This Forum will summarize the aim of each proposal so you "know what you sign". It will also introduce Sean McBreaty who will describe his group's efforts to pass a citizen-initiated law that would ban political spending by monopoly utilities and large state contractors.

Tim Mulherin will be here to talk about his new book This Magnetic North: Candid Conversations on a Changing Northern Michigan, in which he explores the impact of the pandemic, climate change, and tourism on northwest lower Michigan.

A unique fundraiser showcasing barbecue from leading pit masters and handcrafted cocktails from select Michigan distilleries - all set to the rhythm of live music from our favorite hometown bands.

Funds raised will benefit Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice.

Each ticket includes 3 servings of BBQ and 3 hand-crafted cocktails. Additional tokens will be available for purchase.

The Dynami Foundation's Uncork Up North returns Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. to Hagerty Garage in Traverse City, benefiting women in Northern Michigan facing breast cancer-related financial hardship. Featuring top restaurants - like Trattoria Stella - and wineries - including Shady Lane Cellars - tickets available at dynamifoundation.org.

Join us at The Bay Community Theatre on October 4th for an unforgettable live music performance by Rolling Stone featured band Low Gap! Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the show starts at 7:00.

Friends of PCL host Oktoberfest featuring food, music, trivia, silent auction, costume contest and much more! Tickets are $15/adult (15 yrs+), $5 youth (7-14 yrs) and kids are free. Purchase tickets in advance. Proceeds benefit PCL.

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box. Welcome to the world of Junk Journals - where materials that would otherwise go in the recycling bin are repurposed.

Old Mission's Dave Baumann shares his lively takes on favorite tunes. Dessert on us!

Join TCDP for the opening performance of the Northern Michigan Dance Festival. The program features:

Miami City Ballet dancers performing William Forsythe's Herman Schmerman Eisenhower Dance Detroit Anishinaabek Singers & Dancers Falco Dance Traverse City Dance Project dancers from Alvin Ailey & Joffrey Ballet

Join TCDP for the opening performance of the Northern Michigan Dance Festival. The program features:

Miami City Ballet dancers perform William Forsythe's Herman Schmerman Eisenhower Dance Detroit Anishinaabek Singers & Dancers Falco Dance Traverse City Dance Project dancers from Alvin Ailey & Joffrey Ballet

Oct 11 - Program B

Grand Rapids Ballet performs Trey McIntyre's Be Here Now Mixed bill Installation with live music by the @hattiejanemusic (Charlie Millard Band) Reception Presented with support from the Dennos Museum Center

Serra Subaru and Great Lakes Humane Society present Pups n Pumpkins.

Meet available shelter pets on Saturday, October 11, 2025 noon to 3 pm Serra Subaru, 1747 S Garfield, Traverse City.

Bring a donation of cash, dog supplies or cleaning supplies on October 11 and receive a pumpkin!

Oct 12 - Program B

Afternoon festival finale featuring live music by the Charlie Millard Band Be Here Now by Grand Rapids Ballet Mixed bill Watch the dancers take ballet class onstage as they warm up for the show

Do you have an award winning Chili recipe? Want to enter it in our Annual Chili Cook-Off? Our registration is now open! Whether you make it with beans, without, vegetarian, vegan...anything goes. The public, your fellow chili chefs and local firefighters decide. If you are are interested, registration is required (space is limited)

Join Kellie Chase to transform fabrics into patchwork quilts for kids facing serious trauma. Quilts for Kids is a non-profit organization. Materials provided. RSVP.

Enter the Traverse City Getaway Raffle to benefit Project Purple and support pancreatic cancer research. Win a $1,500+ weekend for two (Sept. 11-13, 2026) with lodging, wine tour, bay cruise, climbing pass, e-bike rentals, and gift cards. Tickets available Sept. 2-Oct. 18, 2025. Winner announced Oct. 20.

More info: projectpurplenyc.my.canva.site/tc-getaway

When two squeaky-clean college kids - Brad and his fianc©e Janet - go to visit a former professor, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion. There they meet the charismatic and cross-dressing mad scientist, Dr. Frank'n'Furter, and things take an unexpected turn. This sci-fi and horror live musical is a tribute to B-movies and an unforgettable adventure.