Patios are outdoor areas adjacent to a business usually at ground level and made of a hard surface. Some patios may have separate outdoor bars or outdoor stages for live music. Similar spaces include decks, courtyards, beer gardens, and yards.
Petoskey, MI
Housed in one of Petoskey’s oldest buildings, City Park Grill features house-made cuisine focusing on locally procured produce, meats and lake fish, famous hot biscuits and an award-winning wine collection. ...
East Lansing, MI
Started in 2015, Ellison Brewing Co. is a veteran-owned business that specializes in making some of Michigan’s highest rated craft beer, spirits, and gastropub food options. The Clubhouse is Ellison Brewery’s brewpub and taproom located in East Lansing, MI. The inside of the Clubhouse has a cabin feel with stained wood and local art. ...
Jackson, MI
George E. Potter Center at Jackson College in Jackson, MI, is the most versatile performing arts complex in the area, containing three main performance spaces.The Harold Sheffer Music Hall seats 1,549 patrons. The music hall has the capability to present even the largest of the Broadway touring companies.The Ruth M. Day Theatre is a multiple form, experimental theatre that seats up to 184.Michael Baughman Theatre seats 403.Located on the first floor of Potter Center, the Robert Snyder Dining Commons is an excellent facility for wedding receptions, banquets and other special events. The maximum capacity is 360. In addition to the Snyder Dining Room, Jackson College offers community rooms in Bert Walker Hall, as well as banquet and meeting space at the W.J. Maher Campus. ...
Grand Rapids, MI
Located next to The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, GLC Live at 20 Monroe is a modern Art Deco-inspired venue with full service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and accommodations for nearly 2,600 patrons for live music, entertainment, and special events. ...
Petoskey, MI
The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Bay Harbor. Opened in 2018, the Center presents a year-round line-up of events across all performing arts genres including music, theater, dance, comedy and more. The 525-seat theater includes box seating and features state-of-the-art acoustics and equipment including a 45′ cinema screen and Dolby theatrical surround sound. ...
Grand Rapids, MI
Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Greyline Brewing Co. is a neighborhood brewery offering beer and cider that is produced on-site, great tasting food, local music and great conversation with a corner stage. ...
Wayland, MI
Gun Lake Casino, a premier gaming and entertainment destination in Wayland, MI, features a casino and several restaurants and bars. The venue hosts live entertainment at the 131 Sportsbar & Lounge as well as CBK (Craft, Bar, Kitchen), a restaurant located within the casino.131 Sportsbook & Lounge has a full-service bar and floor-to-ceiling LED video walls where you can watch several games at a time. Enjoy live music on the weekends in this enhanced entertainment space.The outdoor patio at CBK (Craft, Bar, Kitchen) is the site of the casino’s seasonal Thursday night parties with local musicians and DJs. ...
Lake Ann, MI
Open since 2014, Lake Ann Brewing Co is small but very friendly. S.S. Burnett Park is across the street for the kiddos to play. There’s food available at the Stone Oven next door which can be brought into the brewery so you can eat, drink, and enjoy live music in one place. During the summer months, there is live music on the outdoor stage in back. People can take a seat or pull up a blanket on the grass and enjoy the best that Northern Michigan has to offer. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Ludington, MI
Ludington Bay Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant in downtown Ludington, MI. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Midland, MI
Built in 1970, Midland Center for the Arts is the cultural destination in the Great Lakes Bay Region located in Discovery Square next to Dow Gardens in Midland, MI. The Midland Center offers an abundance of well-equipped, one-of-a-kind spaces in beautiful settings including its 1,500-seat auditorium, 400-seat Little Theater, a 97-seat Lecture-Recital Hall, two museums, art studios, rehearsal rooms and more. Event spaces includes the Red Carpet Lobby and Brick Lobby, and the 100-capacity Pendulum Lounge, a unique experience celebrating Midland’s history. ...
Detroit, MI
Established in 2009, MotorCity Wine is a wine shop and Detroit’s spot for soulful and deep music. MotorCity Wine has a large selection of wines from all over the world. Wines are priced retail, and for a small corkage fee may be enjoyed on premises. ...
Resorts and Restaurants
Traverse City, MI
Mt. Holiday is a community non-profit recreation area in Traverse City, MI. T-Bar is a restaurant and bar at ...
Boyne City, MI
Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen is Boyne City’s only producer of quality craft beer. Featuring 30 taps of Boyne and Michigan craft beer, a unique historic building, live music, on-site meat smoking, catering and more. ...
Ludington, MI
Stix Ludington is a world-class restaurant, entertainment center, and event space bringing food, fun, and bowling to Northern Michigan. Located near Ludington State Park, Stix is known for its expansive beer garden patio and pier, and state-of-the-art bowling lanes. Stix presents live bands throughout the summer season on its large outdoor stage. ...
Pontiac, MI
In a building built in 1830, The Crofoot Complex is a historic, yet modern multi-room entertainment complex in the heart of Oakland County in downtown Pontiac, MI. Its venues and spaces include The Crofoot Ballroom, The Pike Room, The Vernors Room, The Crofoot Café and The Patio. The Crofoot is a family owned and operated venue with state-of-the-art facilities known as one of the best intimate venues around. ...
Commerce Charter Twp, MI
Uptown Grille is a sports bar, restaurant, and live music venue in Commerce, MI. The venue offers a warm dining area serving American fare and a bar for live music and events. There are bands on the Fridays and Saturdays plus acoustic music on Tuesdays. ...
Ypsilanti, MI
Opened in 2016, Ziggy’s Ypsilanti is a music venue, bar, and coffeehouse in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. The local gathering spot hosts hip-hop, underground Detroit techno, jazz of all flavors, indie-rock, folk, art happenings, and R&B. Enjoy top-shelf jazz on Tuesdays, some of the area’s best DJs on Thursdays, and an assortment of musical genres on the weekend. ...
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