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Skaters of all ages take laps around the rink during "Let's Roll Together," an event hosted by The Arc of Midland and Roll Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Chippewa Nature Center hosts Nature Play.

Guests enjoy cocktails, food and music in the Pendulum Lounge which is open Thursdays at Midland Center for the Arts. (Daily News file photo)

Midland is home to the Chemical City Derby Girls. (Photo provided/Theo Chalogianis)

Historical Programs & Exhibits Manager for the historical society, Jake Huss, plays Civil War veteren Joseph Prim during the Edenville Civil War Veterans Cemetery Walk on Oct. 16, 2021 at the Old Edenville Cemetery. Prim fought in the battle of Gettyburg.

The Sangeetayan Institute of Dance & Music of India of Midland will present its annual program on June 18 at Grace Dow Library Auditorium.

Cone with a Cop is set for June 27 at Cottage Creamery.

Editor’s note: If you have an event you would like to have included, please email the information to Reporter Victoria Ritter, vritter@mdn.net.

Yogapalooza is set for 10 a.m. outside of Midland Center for the Arts. Beloved family music artist and pioneering kids yoga educator Bari Koral leads this highly interactive concert that blends imaginative songs, yoga poses, dance breaks and play. No prior experience necessary; this event is suitable for all ages. Admission is $18 and can be purchased online at midlandcenter.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250.

The Commons Live Music series will host Cold Cut Trio at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Chemical City Derby Girls' first annual Summer SMACKdown Spectacular is set for 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Midland Roll Arena. This all- day roller derby event includes a triple header of roller derby scrimmages. When not watching the action, make sure to walk around and shop the many vendor booths and Pro Shop for all of your roller skating and fun life needs. Tickets are $15 per person if purchasing on Eventbrite (plus fees) or $20 per person at the Midland Roll Arena door.

A Native Plant Walk is set for 6:30-8 p.m. at Little Forks Conservancy's Riverview Natural Area on North Homer Road. Enjoy an evening walk to see what plants are blooming and growing, along with wildlife sightings. Guests are encouraged to wear closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for the weather and bring a water bottle; field guides or binoculars are optional. Friends and kids are welcome to come along. For more information on the site, visit Little Forks Conservancy's website, www.littleforks.org.

The Urban Kitchen Garden: Education for Gardeners is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Gain insights into gardening in an urban or small space setting. This presentation will be followed by an open forum for discussion and tips from master gardeners and others in the community. These gatherings grew out of the collaborative efforts of the Midland County Master Gardener Association, Creative 360, the City of Midland Horticulture Department, and Evergreen Garden Club. Pre-registration is required for this free event.

A Lunchtime Concert featuring Indigo Moon is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

A ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of McNett Schoolhouse Park is set for 4 p.m. at 3243 W. River Road in Sanford. There will be guided trail walks, pickleball demonstrations, refreshments provided by Sanford Senior Center and hot dogs provided by Sanford Lake Bar & Grill. For more information about the park, visit www.jerometownship.org.

Improv Happy Hour is set for 6:30-8 p.m. at Creative 360. For those who enjoy“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” the Second City or simply laughing, this event is for you. Join Ariel Rak — a fearless coach and host — a number of first timers and barely beginning improvers to play games, try scenes and just generally crack each other up. No experience necessary. Snacks provided, BYOB. Pre-registration is requested for this free event.

Movies on Main is set to show "Jungle Cruise" at 9 p.m. outside of Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests can bring a lawn chair and blankets. This event is free.

The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. DJAM will be providing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. PBR Band will perform at this family-friendly event located at the farmer's market area at the foot of the Tridge. Families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all.

Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.

Food Truck Friday is set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Airport. Fly or drive in to enjoy delicious food from local food trucks. All trucks will serve until they run out. Guests can take their food to go or visit the Aviation Discovery Area and enjoy your food at one of the benches or picnic tables under the pavilion while they watch planes come and go.

The Commons Live Music series will host Empty Pockets at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A Community Carnival and Barbecue is set for 12-2 p.m. at New Life Vineyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman St. in Midland. There will be food and family-friendly activities for all ages.  

Sanford Civil War Veterans Cemetery Walk is set for 1-5 p.m. at Jerome Township Cemetery. Come along on a guided walk through cemetery just north of Midland in Sanford. Listen to stories from Sanford’s own Civil War veterans, portrayed by local actors. Hear of the war and life after when they came to settle and make their way in early Midland County. Tickets are $8 for the public, $5 for Alden B. Dow Museum members and can be purchased at the Midland Center for the Arts box office, 989-631-8250. This event will be held rain or shine. Questions/concerns may be directed to Floyd Andrick at:  989-837-0870 or at hfandrick@aol.com  

Sangeetayan Institute of Dance & Music of India of Midland will present its annual program at 2 p.m. at Grace Dow Library Auditorium, 1710 W. St. Andrews Road in Midland. The program will feature Indian dance and music items by students of Sangeeta Kar. This event is free.

The 7th Annual Tapped Craft Beer Festival is set for 6-9 p.m. at the Larkin Parking Garage in Downtown Midland. The first two levels of the structure will have the brewery samples scattered throughout, while the top floor will be transformed into an interactive beer garden. Live music will be performed by Brett Mitchell and the Mitchfits. General admission is $30 and can be purchased at tapped.eventbrite.com. Each ticket includes admission to the event, a souvenir 5oz tasting cup, and six drink tickets. Additional drink tickets can be purchased during the event. Tickets might be available at the door at 6 p.m. the day of the event for $30 by credit card only. All attendees must be 21+, per the State of Michigan.

The Commons Live Music series will host the Midland Saxophone Quartet and the PBR Band at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Airport Story Hour is set for 1-2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport. Children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy a light snack while listening to an aviation/space related story at this free event. Warm weather readings will be held in the beautiful outdoor MCADA area near the terminal. Cold weather readings will be held in the terminal building. If held inside current CDC recommendations will be followed.

A Juneteenth Block Party is set for 2-6 p.m. at Creative 360. Enjoy family-friendly activities, food and entertainment as we connect to honor the past and understand the present. This event is free.

Clay Hand Building is set for 1:30-4 p.m. at Creative 360. Dive hands-first into the slippery, lumpy, squishy world of clay. Transform imaginative ideas into both functional forms and artistic sculpture. By the end of this week-long wallow into the world of clay hand building with artist Melinda Gaal, participants will know how to pinch, coil, slab and glaze your way through a ceramic studio. Pre-registration is required by June 16. Cost is $75, plus $25 materials. The class will continue 1:30-4 p.m. Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24.

A Summer Solstice Hike is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Little Forks Conservancy's Averill Preserve. Take advantage of the long daylight hours and join Little Forks for an evening one-mile hike. All are welcome.  

A Lunchtime Concert featuring Blue Water Ramblers is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

Culinary Containers: Cocktails and Mocktails is set for 6-7:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Join staff member Debbie Anderson and mixologist Isabella Dean and explore differing varieties of herbs. Guests will earn to overcome common growing challenges and gain tips and tricks for incorporating herbs into your cocktails and mocktails. Participants must be 21 or older. Cost is $48 per person and includes supplies and admission. Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Masks are recommended for all indoor programs. For more information visit dowgardens.org/events/culinary-containers.

Sound Community Music Series is set for 7-9 p.m. at Live Oak Coffeehouse. This live music series features classical and jazz musicians from the mid-Michigan area.The first hour of each event is an opportunity for students, amateurs, and professionals to share musical performances. The second hour spotlights professional musicians as they perform a full-length concert. The featured artists of the evening gratefully accept financial support from the audience in the form of donations.

Movies on Main is set to show "The Addams Family 2" at 9 p.m. outside of Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests can bring a lawn chair and blankets. This event is free.

The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Eternal Music Ensemble will be providing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.

A Disability Pride Month kickoff event is set for 6-7:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Celebrate the talent and contributions to the community made by individuals with disabilities. There will be an exhibition of student art inspired by the methods of famous artists with disabilities and mental health challenges, performances by our Artshop Community Theatre group and a talent show. Kickoff Disability Pride Month by supporting local artists with disabilities and purchasing their art. There is no charge for this event, though donations graciously accepted.

Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. Blast from the Past will perform at this family-friendly event located at the farmer's market area at the foot of the Tridge. Families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all.

Disney's High School Musical is set to perform at 8 p.m. at the Midland Center for the Arts' outdoor stage. When the captain of the basketball team meets the new brainy transfer student, the pair instantly connect and discover their passion for singing. After they get cast together in their school musical, the pair sets off a chain of events that upsets the "Status Quo" and puts all of East High into a musical frenzy. Local high school students will join Broadway veterans in the cast. Other performances are set for 8 p.m. June 24 and 25. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for students and can be purchased online at midlandcenter.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250.

Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.

Food Truck Friday is set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Airport. Fly or drive in to enjoy delicious food from local food trucks. All trucks will serve until they run out. Guests can take their food to go or visit the Aviation Discovery Area and enjoy your food at one of the benches or picnic tables under the pavilion while they watch planes come and go.

Artfest 55 opening night and award announcements is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Join Creative 360 for its 13th annual festival celebrating artists ages 55 and over. Enjoy original, imaginative art, both written and visual, and meet this year’s prize-winners. The exhibition will be shown in the gallery through mid-August. This event is free and open to the public.

The Commons Live Music series will host Melissa May and Brian Coonan at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

The Commons Live Music series will host Miranda and the M80s at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Kids & Canvas: Blast-Off! is set for 10-11:30 a.m. at Creative 360. Bring your kids for some time for creativity and fun. Creative 360 staff will lead them through the process of painting their own version of the featured art on a 12x16 canvas. Parents and grandparents often join in the fun as well. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $30.

Cone with a Cop is set for 4-7 p.m. at Cottage Creamery in Midland. Come on out to get an up close look at patrol cars, the SWAT bus and other fun police equipment. Officers of the Midland Police Department will be handing out coupons for a free ice cream cone to those under the age of 18.

A John Pratt Mosaic House tour is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Creative 360. The John Pratt Mosaic House stands as a reminder of a man who, through art, battled his demons and inspired countless others along the way. Visitors will learn about John Pratt and the twists and turns his life took that led him to this extraordinary endeavor. Everyone will then drive separately to the house to hear more stories and experience the house for themselves. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $8.

Pints for Pups is set for 5-8 p.m. at Midland Brewing Company. The public is welcome to enjoy a night of great dogs (bring yours), drinks, food, music, outdoor games, a raffle auction and mini pet photoshoots. Support the animals of Humane Society of Midland County while having a great time with friends. Cover is a $15 donation, which includes a pint glass and one beer. A percentage of Midland Brewing Company's group sales will be donated back to the humane society.

A Lunchtime Concert featuring Cool Lemon Jazz is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

Movies on Main is set to show "Dog" at 9 p.m. outside of Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests can bring a lawn chair and blankets. This event is free.

The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Jacob Wisenbach will be providing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.

A screening of "America You Kill Me" is set for 6:30 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts' Little Theater. Stay for a talk back with  director Daniel Land and composer Audra Kubat and reception in the Pendulum Lounge folowing the screening. Directed by Detroit filmmaker Daniel Land, this is a feature-length documentary film about the life and impact of a gay rights activist leader. This film is rated PG-13. Admission is free, but reservations are required; reservations can be made at midlandcenter.org.

Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band will perform at this family-friendly event located at the farmer's market area at the foot of the Tridge. Families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all.

Victoria Ritter grew up in Midland and after earning a degree in English at Grand Valley State University, returned. She joined the Daily News as its newsroom clerk, and eventually began editing obituaries, and in 2016 wrote her first article. She loves the arts, from reading and creative writing to catching a movie or singing in her church choir.