Events are subject to change without notice. Calling ahead to confirm dates, times and ticket availability is recommended.
Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. -- Lakeshore Museum Center at Fourth and Clay Ave., downtown Muskegon. Permanent exhibits showcase the story of lumbering, mastodons, dinosaurs, Native Americans, natural history and more. Info at (231) 722-0278 and lakeshoremuseum.org.
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays 10 to 8 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4:30 p.m. -- Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Offering a wide range of traditional and contemporary exhibitions. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -- Overbrook Gallery at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Rd. Info at (231) 777-0399.
Tuesdays through Fridays 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 12 noon to 4 p.m. -- White River Gallery on Ferry St. in Montague is a co-op gallery run by the Arts Council of White Lake. Nuveen Community Center for the Arts nearby runs classes, workshops and exhibitions. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org.
Every day, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., through October -- Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum at 1346 Bluff St., Muskegon Channel. USS Silversides WWII submarine, USCGC McLane 1927 Coast Guard cutter, museum. Info at glnmm.org and (231) 755-1230.
Tuesdays and Thursdays through November at 7 p.m. -- Star of Wonder at the Carr-Fles Planetarium, Muskegon Community College. Info at (231) 777-0289.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through January -- Pickleball for Seniors. Calvin Christian Reformed Church: Tuesdays, 3 to 5 p.m. Maranatha Family Life Center: Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays 1:30 to 4 p.m. Info at (616) 644-5202.
November 1, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 1 at 6 p.m. -- Canoeing and Kayaking in Michigan with Doc Fletcher at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at canoeingmichiganrivers.com.
November 1 at 7 p.m. -- West Coast Swing Lessons at the Greater Muskegon Woman's Club, 280 W. Webster Ave, downtown Muskegon. Info at dancemuskegon.com.
November 2 at 10:30 a.m. -- Photography of Roadside Crosses with photographer Henk Ottens at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
November 2 at 3 p.m. -- Sketching Club at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 2 at 5:30 p.m. -- Wednesday Knitters at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-7276.
November 3 at 10 a.m. -- Buck Privates with Abbott and Costello, Why We Fight: Prelude to War, Wartime on the Homefront Movies at Walker Memorial Library, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., N. Muskegon. Info at friendsofwalker.org and (231) 744-6080.
November 3, 3 to 4:30 p.m. -- J.O.B. Network Muskegon at CIO Hall, 490 W. Western Ave, downtown Muskegon. Members help each other hunt down fresh job opportunities and cushion the blow of rejection letters.
November 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. -- Abstractions in Textiles: The Artistry of Frank Connet Opening at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
November 3, 6 to 8 p.m. -- An Introduction to Warrington Colescott at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
November 3 at 6:45 p.m. -- The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming, movie with Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint and Alan Arkin at Howmet Playhouse, 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. Info at (231) 894-4048 and howmetplayhouse.org.
November 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 4 and 5, 1 to 4 p.m. -- Friends of Hackley Public Library Fund Raiser at Barnes & Noble, 5275 Harvey St., Muskegon.
November 4 and 5, 6 to 8 p.m. -- Live Music at the Book Nook at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 4 at 7:30 p.m. -- Dreamgirls: A Tribute to the Supremes and Tina Turner, Mona Lake Production at the at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at frauenthal.org and (231) 727-8001.
November 4 at 7:30 p.m. -- Neil Jacobs 12 String Acoustic Guitar and Folias at Howmet Playhouse, 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. Info at (231) 894-4048 and howmetplayhouse.org.
November 5, 1 p.m. -- Knitting Club at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 5, 6 p.m. to midnight -- Benefit Ball, black tie event to benefit Mercy Health Partners at Muskegon Country Club, 2801 Lakeshore Dr., Muskegon.
November 5 at 6:15 p.m. -- The Widow Maker's Lament, interactive murder mystery dinner at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at frauenthal.org and (231) 727-8001.
November 5 at 7 p.m. -- 10th Annual Fiddle Fest at Mona Shores High School Auditorium, 1121 Seminole Rd., Norton Shores.
November 6 at 2 p.m. -- White Material, directed by Claire Denis, 2009, Cinema Sundays at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. French with English subtitles Hosted by film history author E. J. Hamacher. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2574.
November 8, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 8 at 12:15 p.m. -- Arthur Campbell, Clarinet and the GVSU String Trio, Feeding the Soul of the City concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1006 3rd St., downtown Muskegon. Info at stpaulsmuskegon.org.
November 8 at 6 p.m. -- Sawdusted! with author Raymond Goodwin at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at hackleylibrary.org and (231) 722-7276.
November 8 at 7 p.m. -- Dance Theater of Harlem at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at frauenthal.org and (231) 727-8001.
November 8 at 7 p.m. -- West Coast Swing Lessons at the Greater Muskegon Woman's Club, 280 W. Webster Ave, downtown Muskegon. Info at dancemuskegon.com.
November 9 at 3 p.m. -- Sketching Club at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 9 at 5:30 p.m. -- Wednesday Knitters at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-7276.
November 10 at 10 a.m. -- Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror, Why We Fight: War Comes to America, Wartime on the Homefront Movies at Walker Memorial Library, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., N. Muskegon. Info at friendsofwalker.org and (231) 744-6080.
November 10 at 12:15 p.m. -- Middletown Film Project, Brown Bag Film Series at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2574.
November 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 11 and 12, 6 to 8 p.m. -- Live Music at the Book Nook at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 11 at 7 p.m. -- Tellabration 2011, Yarnspinners storytelling concert at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
November 11, 7:30 to 10 p.m. -- Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php.
November 12 at 10 a.m. -- Tie Dye Super Saturday free family fun day at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.: The Emperor's New Clothes and More Tales film. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Tie Dye Make and Take project. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Guided exhibit tour. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2585.
November 12 at 7 p.m. -- Winds and Dixie, West Michigan Concert Winds and a dixieland band at the at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at frauenthal.org and (231) 727-8001.
November 13 at 2 p.m. -- Valley of the Bees, directed by Frantisek Vlacil, 1967, Cinema Sundays at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Medieval epic once banned by Soviet authorities. Hosted by film history author E. J. Hamacher. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2574.
November 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. -- Truth in Jazz Orchestra, Sunday Night Jazz at the Fricano Event Center, 1050 W. Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-2600.
November 14 at 6:30 p.m. -- Arc of Justice Book Discussion with Clayton Hardiman and Joe Schulze at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at hackleylibrary.org and (231) 722-7276.
November 15, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 16 at 3 p.m. -- Sketching Club at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 16 at 5:30 p.m. -- Wednesday Knitters at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-7276.
November 16 at 7 p.m. -- Unlimited Resources? Saving the Planet While Growing Prosperity with Ramez Naam at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Rd. Further discussion November 22 at 6 p.m. at Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. RSVP to RHessel281@aol.com.
November 17 through 27 -- Festival of Trees at the at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
November 17, 3 to 4:30 p.m. -- J.O.B. Network Muskegon at CIO Hall, 490 W. Western Ave, downtown Muskegon. Members help each other hunt down fresh job opportunities and cushion the blow of rejection letters.
November 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. -- Doubt: A Parable, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
November 18 and 19 -- White Lake Area Holiday Walk in Montague and Whitehall. Enjoy carriage rides, strolling carolers, Santa Claus, and the Muskegon Trolley between Montague and Whitehall for shopping. Info at (231) 893-4585 and whitelake.org.
November 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 18, 5 to 7 p.m. -- After the Prize: Artist Reception at the Nuveen Community Center for the Arts, 8697 Ferry St., Montague. 2011 ArtPrize pieces. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 894-2787.
November 18, 6 to 8:30 p.m. -- Party in the Pines at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Vincent Hayes Project. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
November 18 and 19, 6 to 8 p.m. -- Live Music at the Book Nook at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 18, 7 to 9 p.m.; November 19, 10 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; November 20, 2 to 4 p.m. -- Build a Gingerbread House at the Greater Muskegon Woman's Club, 280 W. Webster Ave, downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonwomansclub.org and (231) 725-9220.
November 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. -- Dvorak Symphony No. 8, West Michigan Symphony at the Frauenthal Theater, W. Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at westmichigansymphony.com and (231) 726-3231.
November 19, 10 a.m. to noon -- Free Christmas Crafts Day and Holiday Youth Art Fair at the Nuveen Community Center for the Arts, 8697 Ferry St., Montague. Info at artscouncilofwhitelake.org and (231) 894-2787.
November 19, 1 p.m. -- Knitting Club at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 20 at 3 p.m. -- Doubt: A Parable, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
November 21 at 11:30 a.m. -- Muskegon County Garden Club at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1655 W. Norton Ave., Muskegon. Info at (231) 755-4409, (231)798-7622 and muskegoncountygardenclub.net.
November 22, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 22 at 12:15 p.m. -- Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet, Feeding the Soul of the City concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1006 3rd St., downtown Muskegon. Info at stpaulsmuskegon.org.
November 23 at 3 p.m. -- Sketching Club at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 23 at 5:30 p.m. -- Wednesday Knitters at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-7276.
November 23, 8 to 11 p.m. -- Out of Control Party with the West Side Soul Surfers at the at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at frauenthal.org and (231) 727-8001.
November 24 at 12:15 p.m. -- Middletown Film Project, Brown Bag Film Series at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2574.
November 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. -- Doubt: A Parable, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
November 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 25 and 26, 6 to 8 p.m. -- Live Music at the Book Nook at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 25, 7:30 to 10 p.m. -- Hi-Nabor Square Dance Club at Hi-Nabor Hall, 1451 E. Broadway. Info at (231) 773-3115, (616) 842-8384 or hinabors.com/site/index.php.
November 25 at 7:30 p.m. -- Night Fever, the Magic and Music of the Bee Gees at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave., downtown Muskegon. Mona Lake Productions. Info at frauenthal.org and (231) 727-8001.
November 26, 4 to 6:30 p.m. -- Family Christmas in Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Info at downtownmuskegon.org and (231) 724-3180.
November 27 at 3 p.m. -- Doubt: A Parable, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
November 29, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 29 at 6 p.m. -- Michigan's Trees and Trails with Arborist Vic Foerster at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at hackleylibrary.org and (231) 722-7276.
November 30 at 3 p.m. -- Sketching Club at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
November 30 at 5:30 p.m. -- Wednesday Knitters at the Hackley Public Library Julia Hackley Room, 316 W Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-7276.
November 30 and December 1, 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. -- Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead at the Overbrook Theater, Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Rd. Info at muskegoncc.edu and (231) 777-0324.
December 1, 3 to 4:30 p.m. -- J.O.B. Network Muskegon at CIO Hall, 490 W. Western Ave, downtown Muskegon. Members help each other hunt down fresh job opportunities and cushion the blow of rejection letters.
December 1 at 6:45 p.m. -- Pocketful of Miracles, movie with Bette Davis and Glenn Ford at Howmet Playhouse, 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. Info at (231) 894-4048 and howmetplayhouse.org.
December 1, 7 to 9 p.m. -- Jazz from the Heart by David Rucks at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., downtown Muskegon. Info at muskegonartmuseum.org and (231) 720-2570.
December 1, 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. -- Doubt: A Parable, Muskegon Civic Theatre at the Beardsley Theater, downtown Muskegon. Info at (231) 722-3852 and muskegoncivictheatre.org.
December 2 and 3, 10 a.m. to noon -- Richard Ballard at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
December 2 and 3, 6 to 8 p.m. -- Live Music at the Book Nook at the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., Montague. Info at thebooknookjavashop.com and (231) 894-5333.
December 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- Holidays in Lakeside in the Lakeside District, Muskegon. Santa, carriage rides, carolers, merchant specials, community bake sale. Info at lakesidedistrict.com.
December 3 -- Holiday Heritage Home Tour beginning at the Muskegon Union Depot, downtown Muskegon. Info at downtownmuskegon.org and (231) 724-3180.
December 3, 2 to 4 p.m. -- 59th Annual White Lake Area Christmas Parade from Whitehall to Montague. Info at whitelake.org and (231) 893-4585.