8/28 Sunday: BeerBQ @ Pub on 8th – John Shea Trio- West Michigan favorite: The John Shea Trio is famous for playing the great American songbook: Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, George Gershwin. They have a light swinging style that is welcome everywhere. Come hear this hot commodity in a great Lakeshore setting! 66 East Eighth Street, Holland; 6pm-9pm; Free.
8/29 Monday: Delbert Michel, Recent Works at the Holland Area Arts Council- Delbert Michel has been a practicing artists for over fifty years. He began in 1964 as in instructor of art at Hope College where he developed the program immensely. Since then, he has carried on an artistic life, exhibiting both nationally and internationally. His world is “one of lyrical images — drawn, etched, painted, shaped, cut, fragmented, assembled and discovered in the spontaneous process of making art.” Recent Works celebrates the beauty and energy found in both nature and distant cultures. 150 E 8th St, Holland; 5:30-8pm; Free.
8/30 Tuesday: Safety Night at Hudsonville Fire Station and Hughes Park- On display: Firetrucks & Sheriff Vehicles, Central Dispatch, Marine Patrol Boat & Dive Team, Mounted Patrol, Haz-Mat, Incident Command Trailer, Ambulance, and Search & Rescue. There will be complimentary dinner and ice cream at this free community event thanks to the sponsors Vredevoogd Brummel Insurance, Total Focus Driving School, and Action Restoration. 3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville; 4pm to 7pm; Free.
8/31 Wednesday: Say Yes to Michigan! Exhibit at the Holland Museum- Highlighting the classic Michigan road trip, this exhibit features scrapbook photos, summer objects, and family stories from the museum’s collection. Visitors have the unique opportunity to share and add their own Michigan vacation stories to the content on display, allowing the exhibit to continue growing and making it uniquely reflective of our community’s summer memories. 31 W. 10th St., Holland; 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m; $7.00 adults; $6.00 seniors; $4.00 students; members free.
9/1 Thursday: Happy Hour Cruise, Live Music on The Grand Lady Riverboat- Music from the Blue Water Ramblers as you cruise down the river. 21 years old and older only, must have a valid State ID. Grilled picnic food available for an additional purchase. Advance ticket sales are required. www.grandlady.info for ticket purchases. 775 Taylor St, Jenison; 6 PM – 9 PM; $13.
9/2 Friday: Picnic with the Birds at Outdoor Discovery Center – Birds of Prey Facility-During this open house program, you will learn more about various birds of prey including what they like to eat. Bring along your own picnic lunch to eat while the birds have theirs! This will be a great chance to see the Center’s birds up-close and personal. No registration required, but is appreciated. You can register online at: https://outdoor-discovery-center-macatawa-greenway.trekksoft.com/en/activity/56784/picnic-with-the-birds. 5678 143rd Avenue, Holland; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; Free.
9/3 Saturday: 51st Hope-Holland Community Day- Community Day tickets include admission to the picnic, Windmill Island Gardens, and the football game. Tickets are on Sale: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hope College Ticket Office, 100 E. 8th Street – Main Level. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event on the lawn of DeVos Fieldhouse beginning at 9:30 a.m. 222 Fairbanks Avenue, Holland; Picnic: 11am-2pm Windmill Island: 9:30am-5pm; $9 adults; $5 children 5-11; free under 3.
