Battle Creek Symphony presents “Celtic Crossroads”

W.K. Kellogg Auditorium 50 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI, United States

The Battle Creek Symphony presents “Celtic Crossroads” on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:30pm at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium. Bring on the craic (Irish for fun)! This non-stop show features the world-renowned music of Cillian Vallely, the uilleann pipes and low whistle player with the renowned Irish band Lunasa, described as “The hottest Celtic band on the planet” (Irish Voice). Witness the magic he creates with his uilleann pipes and flute complemented by David Doocey on fiddle and Alan Murray on guitar. This spirited, intense, and sometimes heart-wrenching music will bring the magic of the Emerald Isle to Battle Creek. You can also experience live Celtic dancing, combining tap and ballet. The concert opens with the world-famous Greater Midwest Pipe Band welcoming listeners with their pipes and drums. Discover your Celtic roots with this unique collaboration featuring Cillian Vallely and friends. “Vallely, whose family has played a seminal role in piping and Irish music in the north of Ireland for years, shows why he is one of the most respected pipers playing today.” ~ The Irish Voice Please visit https://bit.ly/44RRrft or call 269-963-1911 ext 2586 for more information and to purchase tickets! Tickets as low as $16.

$53
Event Series Euchre @ The Squirrel

Euchre @ The Squirrel

Squirrel Hollow Golf Course 12111 Helmer Rd S, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Put your skills to the test with EUCHRE @ THE HOLLOW!!  Starting January 14th, going every other Sunday thru March: $5 buy-in per PLAYER, registration starts at 12:30, play begins at 1:00PM. Each player will play 10 rounds, alternating your teammate & opponents every game! Breaks will be taken every third game. Cash prizes will be awarded. Pre-Registration is NOT required, just show up ready to play! Mark as "going" on our FB event so we can plan accordingly! Message the page or comment below with any questions! 

$5

Cereal City Concert Band presents, “Under the Big Top!”

Pennfield Performing Arts Center 8587 Pennfield Rd, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Step right up to the grand spectacle of the Cereal City Concert Band’s next performance extravaganza, “Under the Big Top!” Join us as we transform the Pennfield Performing Arts Center, 8587 Pennfield Rd, Battle Creek into a musical circus arena on Sunday, April 21st at 3:00 pm. Revel in the auditory acrobatics and symphonic spectacles as we parade through a repertoire brimming with the magic and wonder of the circus. “Under the Big Top” brings to life the thrill and excitement of the circus through a spellbinding selection of music that has dazzled and delighted audiences under the canvas of the Big Top. From the heart-pounding marches that signal the start of the show to the whimsical melodies that dance with the daring acrobats and clowns, each piece performed will transport you to a world where music meets the marvel of the circus. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the circus or new to its enchantments, prepare to be captivated by the spectacular feats of musical mastery on display. Concert tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for Students, Seniors (65+), and Veterans, and free for children 5 and under. You may purchase tickets at the door, in advance on our […]

$5 – $10

The Joe League Basketball Tournament

Kellogg Arena 1 McCamly Square, Battle Creek, MI

We are so happy to announce The Joe League is here! The basketball League will begin Saturday, April 27th as a tournament for the first year. Located at the Kellogg Arena, Downtown Battle Creek, MI 49017. The tournament will begin at 9am and run until 3-4pm. Team cost is $230 per team. Registration will begin March 15th of this month and will end April 15th of next month. You can register with James Williams or Mario Brown if you would like to enter your team name for the league tournament. All proceeds will go towards the league and respective family. There will be a 1st place team trophy with Joe League Tournament Champion t-shirts, as well as a 2nd place team trophy to be presented at the end of the Championship Game. Admission: $7 Tickets can be purchased online at www.kelloggarena.com or in person the day of the tournament. Tickets on sale March 15! Stay tuned for more updates through kelloggarena.com and Facebook event pages!

$7

Michigan Mysteries: The Search for Lost Ships & Aircrafts

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Join us at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum for a very special presentation by shipwreck hunter Ross Richardson! Tickets are $5 and can be ordered online or picked up at the museum during hours of operation. This program is based on the popular website MICHIGANMYSTERIES.COM How many missing persons, missing aircraft and missing ships are there in the Michigan Region? Dozens? Hundreds? Try thousands! Explore some of the Michigan Region’s most mysterious disappearances and the histories surrounding them. This program includes shipwreck stories and documentation and updates on current searches for missing aircraft. Shipwreck hunter and author Ross Richardson has spent the last two decades exploring the bottom of the Great Lakes and discovering and documenting long lost shipwrecks. His website, michiganmysteries.com, is dedicated to the stories of the missing ships, missing aircraft and missing persons of the Michigan Region. Richardson is on the board of directors at the Maritime Heritage Alliance in Traverse City and spends his spare time researching the Great Lakes Region’s mysteries and building models of Great Lakes vessels.

$5

RINGS Ministries CARnival and Car Show

Woodland Church 14425 Helmer Road S, Battle Creek, MI, United States

You and your family are invited to the RINGS CARnival family fun car show (at Woodland Church in Battle Creek, Saturday April 27 from 3 to 6 pm). Events feature a classic/custom car show, hot dog dinner, live music, inflatable games, and a ride in some of our favorite classic vehicles. $10 will get you and your car load into the festivities and/or enters your custom/classic vehicle into our show as well. Door prizes and show prizes will be given. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit RINGS' mission to Wrench, Bless and Repeat, through the gifting of transportation, in Calhoun County. See you there. Please share and invite. Thank you

$10

Ms. Harmony Zhu – 2024 Gilmore Young Artist – Classical Piano

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Born in 2005, Harmony Zhu began piano study at The Juilliard School at age eight, with teachers including Emanuel Ax and Veda Kaplinsky. She was recognized as a Young Steinway Artist at age 10, and made her debut at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium at age 14. She won the 2021 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, becoming the youngest artist on the YCA roster. Named a 2024 Gilmore Young Artist in 2023, she is a student at the Brearley School in New York, class of 2024. Ms. Zhu will play selections by Chopin, Hayden, Schumann and Scriabin. To learn more about this amazing young artist, please follow the link: https://www.thegilmore.org/artist/harmony-zhu-2023/ Sunday Afternoon Live! concerts are free to the public and include a family friendly reception where patrons can meet the artists and enjoy fellowship with each other. We are proud to partner with The Gilmore Piano Festival to host this event, which is also sponsored by the Binda Foundation of Battle Creek. The mission of Sunday Afternoon Live! is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Battle Creek Community and to continue the tradition of the First Congregational Church as a patron of artistic creativity and expression. We endeavor to […]

Free

Battle Creek Master Singers 2023/2024 Spring Concert – “Take Me to the Water”

First Congressional Church of Battle Creek 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United States

The Battle Creek Master Singers (BCMS) will close their 2023/2024 season with a concert entitled, “Take Me to the Water,” featuring music representing different styles, genres, and languages each with references to water. The concert will be conducted by Dr. Clayton Parr, BCMS' new Artistic Director. SAVE THE DATE! Tickets will available in early April 2024 online or from a BCMS member. Seating is Limited. Please call 616-315-1286 for more information.

$12 – $15