Whether you’re looking to enjoy some live theater or sign-up for some spring break fun at your local library, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Northern Michigan.
Here’s what we recommend:
Experience “The Stonewater Rapture”
The Lake Superior State University Arts Center is presenting “The Stonewater Rapture” by Doug Wright with several performances this week.
According to the play’s description, the story “follows two teenagers as they confront the collision between strict religious ideals and the complicated realities of growing up. Whitney, newly elected president of his church’s youth ministry, attempts to navigate desire, doubt and morality, while Carlyle wrestles with trauma through the lens of faith and fantasy. As their beliefs are tested, the two must face truths that challenge the world they’ve been taught to trust.”
The show is directed by Noah Lucé. Whitney is played by Pat Hildebrand and Jake Jackson and Carlyle is played by Riley Kloeckner and Joelene Melgar. The show contains mature content and strong language, and is recommended for audiences age 17 or older.
Upcoming performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Tickets are $5 for general audience and free for LSSU students, staff and faculty.
For more information, visit lssu.edu/centers/arts-center.
Celebrate spring break with the Charlevoix library
The Charlevoix Public Library is offering a full schedule of spring break fun for local kids.
Starting on Friday, March 27, there will be a tote bag craft at 1 p.m. The week’s activities also include a Mario Kart tournament, plenty of crafts and storytimes, an April Fools! Teen Spooky Sensory Play and a family movie matinee.
No registration is required for these events.
Find out more at charlevoixlibrary.org.
Speed into spring with Freighter Festival of Races
Yooper Running Company and the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours are bringing back the Freighter Festival of Races for a second year.
The downtown Sault Ste. Marie course will take runners along the St. Marys River so they can see upbound and downbound freighters now that the Soo Locks are open for the 2026 shipping season.
The 5K run, 5K walk and half marathon run will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 at the the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours.
You can register to participate at yooperrunning.com.
Hunt for Easter eggs
There are several Easter egg hunts happening around the region this weekend, including:
— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: 4 fun things to this weekend in Northern Michigan
Reporting by Jillian Fellows, The Petoskey News-Review / The Petoskey News-Review
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