There’s certainly no shortage of live entertainment this weekend….Swingshift and the Stars brings fabulous dance performances to the Traverse City Opera House on Friday night, or if you’re in the mood for a few laughs, catch the annual Rotary Show in Elk Rapids. Foodies will find great tastes on the water in Harbor Springs on Saturday…or head to a German-style block party in Gaylord! And then wrap up your Saturday night with a live performance in Petoskey, sure to be a great date night!
Swingshift and the Stars, Friday, September 21st, 7pm, City Opera House
This dance performance competition benefits local charities. Enjoy couples dance performances, a live jazz band, and even get out on the floor yourself, with dance lessons throughout the evening! Tickets are $25-$35. Learn more at cityoperahouse.org/swingshift-sep-2018
Elk Rapids Rotary Show, Friday, September 21st, Peterman Auditorium, Elk Rapids High School
The show’s theme is “Comedy TV; We’ll Take You Back”, featuring comedy favorites from classic TV. A Lions Club Dinner will preceed the show at 5pm. All proceeds benefit Rotary Good Works. Admission is $10 for the show, $20 with dinner. Learn more at elkrapidsrotaryshow.com
Taste of Harbor SpringS, Saturday, September 22nd, 12-3pm, Harbor Springs Waterfront
This delicious event features tastes from area restaurants, along with local wine and craft beer. Tickets are $30 in advance, $45 on the day of the event. Includes unlimited food tastes and 2 drink tickets for beer or wine. Learn more at harborspringschamber.com
Blocktoberfest, Saturday, September 22nd, 2-11pm, Downtown Gaylord
Come out for big fun under the pavilion, featuring live music, German food, kids games, trivia, a craft beer/wine tent and more!
Blissfest Folk and Roots Mini Concert Series, Saturday, September 22nd, 7pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey
Enjoy folk, bluegrass, classic country and rock with the Jim Stout Band. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 the night of. Learn more at redskystage.com