Muskegon happenings: What to do around town this week

It’s going to be a busy week: get ready to leave the house because there’s a ton happening in Muskegon. Here’s our calendar of events through Thursday, Sept. 13. (Each Thursday, we’ll publish an events calendar for the coming weekend.)

Know of another event we should highlight? Let us know! Email our editor, Anna Gustafson, at muskegontimes@gmail.com, and we’ll be sure to get it on the calendar.

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Monday, Sept. 10

• See the Lakeshore Museum’s The Secrets of Bees Exhibit before it ends on Sept. 15, 430 W. Clay Ave., 9:30am-4:30pm.
• Check out an incredible roster of local artists at the Michigan Regional Exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., 10am-5pm.
• End of Summer Art Show at the Art Cats Gallery, 1845 Lakeshore Dr., 11am-5pm.
• City Commission work session, City Commission Chambers, room 107 in City Hall, 933 Terrace St. See the agenda here. 5:30pm.
• Community Cruise: Explore the Reese & Sheldon playgrounds with fellow bicyclists. Meet at the Muskegon Farmers Market, 6:30pm.
• Learn about becoming a foster parent at this free informational meeting from Bethany Christian Services, 175 W. Apple Ave. at 6pm.
• Team Trivia Game Show at Racquets Downtown Grill, 446 W. Western Ave., 6:30-8:30pm.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

• Get all your fruits & veggies at the Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., 8am-2pm.
• See the Lakeshore Museum’s The Secrets of Bees Exhibit before it ends on Sept. 15, 430 W. Clay Ave., 9:30am-4:30pm.
• Check out an incredible roster of local artists at the Michigan Regional Exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., 10am-5pm.
• End of Summer Art Show at the Art Cats Gallery, 1845 Lakeshore Dr., 11am-5pm.
• Best-selling author Beverly Lewis will talk about her latest release, “The First Love,” at Hackley Library, 316 W. Western Ave., 2-3pm.
• City Commission meeting, City Commission Chamber, room 107 in City Hall, 933 Terrace St., 5:30pm.
• Come out and join law enforcement for the 2018 LETR Muskegon Color Run, which supports Michigan’s Special Olympics athletes. The 5K race is open to runners and walkers, and registration for anyone over the age of 18 is $25. See more information about how to register here. Registration the day of begins at 5pm and race begins at Fricano’s at 6:30pm.
• Take a voyage through our universe, galaxy and solar system in search of liquid water in the free “Oasis in Space” program from the Muskegon Community College’s Carr-Fles Planetarium, MCC main campus, 221 S. Quarterline Rd., room 135 7-7:35pm.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

• Flea Market at the Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., 8am-2pm.
• See the Lakeshore Museum’s The Secrets of Bees Exhibit before it ends on Sept. 15, 430 W. Clay Ave., 9:30am-4:30pm.
• Check out an incredible roster of local artists at the Michigan Regional Exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., 10am-5pm.
• End of Summer Art Show at the Art Cats Gallery, 1845 Lakeshore Dr., 11am-5pm.
• Veteran Connection Peer Group at the United Way of the Lakeshore, 31 E. Clay Ave., 1-2:30pm.
• Free yoga at McLaughlin Community Fellowship, 1198 Spring St., 6-7pm.
• The Muskegon Museum of Art kicks off its Friends of Art Fall Lecture Series with a presentation from Corey Hampson, the president and owner of Habatat Galleries in Royal Oak, Mich. He hosts the largest and oldest annual studio glass exhibition in the world. Admission is $15 at the door. Call 231-720-2580 to register. Doors open at 6:30pm and lecture starts at 7pm.

Thursday, Sept. 13

• Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave., 8am-2pm.
• See the Lakeshore Museum’s The Secrets of Bees Exhibit before it ends on Sept. 15, 430 W. Clay Ave., 9:30am-4:30pm.
• Want to start a business? Find out what you’ll need to know during the Entrepreneur Essentials program at the Muskegon Innovation Hub, 200 Viridian Dr. Walk-ins are welcome, but it’s recommended you register by calling 616-331-6900. 10am-1pm.
• The Michigan Regional Exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., 10am-5pm.
• End of Summer Art Show at the Art Cats Gallery, 1845 Lakeshore Dr., 11am-5pm.
• Free evening tour of the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., 4-8pm.
• The Michigan Irish Music Festival kicks off! $5 admission, cash only on Thursday. Heritage Landing, 5-10pm.
• Take a voyage through our universe, galaxy and solar system in search of liquid water in the free “Oasis in Space” program from the Muskegon Community College’s Carr-Fles Planetarium, 7-7:35pm.
• See a free show from the Brooklyn-based soul/rock band On The Sun at Unruly Brewing, 360 W. Western Ave., 8:30-11pm.