You’ll find fun stuff to do both indoors and out this weekend!

Foodies are headed to see a movie in Suttons Bay this weekend, plus you can catch a great night of performances for charity in Traverse City. You’ll find unique holiday shopping at the Dennos Museum Center, or take a nightime walk on the lookout for owls at the Grass River Natural Area. And on Sunday, grab your mountain bike and hit the trails!
 
A Foodie Film Fest at the Bay Theater in Suttons Bay, Nov. 5th-10th, 7:30pm
Featuring “The Truffle Hunters.” A documentary about a band of elderly men & their dogs who comb the northern Italian forests looking for the white Alba truffle. Runs Nov. 5-10. Purchase tickets in advance at thebaytheatre.com
 
Swingshift and the Stars, Friday, Nov. 5^th, 6pm, Grand Traverse Event Center
Nonprofits AC Paw, COGNiTiON & Love Thy Neighbor are participating with celebrity dancers, helping to raise dollars for their local programs & services. This season see the nonprofits battle it out on the dance floor, the lip sync stage in Nov., & virtually in ‘Beyond the Competition.’ Get tickets online at swingshiftandthestars.org
 
2021 Holiday Artists Market, November 5^th-7^th, 11am-4pm, Dennos Museum Center, Traverse City
Featuring fine art & handmade goods including pottery, jewelry, wood & metal work, fiber art, print, painting, mixed media, & more handmade by juried Michigan artists. Details here.
 
Owl Prowl at Grass River Nature Area in Bellaire, Sat Nov 6, 7pm
Learn about local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. $10 per person. Limited to small groups. Must pre-register at grassriver.org
 
Norte Rides with the Pros, Sunday, November 7^th, 1pm, VASA Pathway Trailhead
Shred some trails with professional mountain bikers Cole Paton & Savilia Blunk. Riders between ages 8-18 & their adults are invited to join this casual ride. Get details online at elgruponorte.org