Summertime in Downtown Bay City
Calendar of Events & Special Activities

August 1, 2017
By: O. J. Cunningham

1 Wenonah Park Tuesday Movies in the Park*
Bring the family and enjoy the fun of "Finding Dory" at dusk, approx. 9:15

2 Wenonah Park Wednesdays in the Park*
Young People's Summer Series "Jedi Interactive Training Show" at 11:30pm. Enjoy the harmonies of "Soul Express" starting at 7pm.

3 Wenonah Park Free Movies in the Park*
Following the B.A.R.S. Thursday Bike Cruise, "Quicksilver" at dusk, approx. 9:15

4 Waterfall Park Fridays at the Falls*
Stop by & enjoy "The String Thing" featuring Folk & American music, starting at 6pm

5 Wenonah Park Beer Festival
You want to miss the tastes, the sounds & all the fun at the 2nd Annual "Hop Riot Beer Festival" noon-5pm

5 Planetarium Special Show
Learn about the 2017 Great American Eclipse at "Eclipse: The Sun Revealed" 3:30-4:30pm. Add'l showings: August 12 & 19!

7 Wirt Library Live Animal Show
For all ages, "Wildlife Safari Children's Program" at 4pm & 6pm

8 Wenonah Park Tuesday Movies in the Park*
"The Minions" at dusk, approx. 9:15

9 Wenonah Park Wednesdays in the Park*
Young People's Summer Series presents "Music by Harrington & Wixie" at 11:30am. That evening "Beach Party Boys & The Jersey Seasons" starting at 7pm.

10 Studio 23 Exhibit Opening Reception
An inspired mix of "Salvaged & Altered" designs, grounded in history by Klass & Reichmann , starts at 5pm

11 Waterfall Park Fridays at the Falls*
"Down Home" presenting classic and new Country music, Oldies, Rock-n-Roll and Blues, 6pm

12 Dow Family Y Rise 'n Shine Event
New event "Rise 'n Shine - 5K Walk & Run" & more! FREE Family Fun Fest for the entire community!

12 Historic Museum 2nd Saturday Lecture
"Bay City Players - 100 Years of Community Theatre" with Leeds Bird & Kathy Pawloski, 1pm

15 Wenonah Park Tuesday Movie in the Park*
"Despicable Me" at dusk, approximately 9pm

16 Wenonah Park Wednesdays in the Park*
Young People's Summer Series, "Richard Paul the Ventriloquist" at 11:30am. "Hotel California" at 7pm

17 Wenonah Park Summer Breeze Event
BaySail's annual event includes a free evening of entertainment presented by Rhythm Society Orchestra, 7pm. Plus, VIP tickets are available for dinner from the Doubletree Hotel & more.

18 Waterfall Park Fridays at the Falls*
Enjoy the rich tradition of American Folk Music with "Jackie & Gary" starting at 6pm

19 Prime Event Center Summer Music Festival
Excellency Music Festival Summer 2017 for all ages, 11am - 11pm

21 Planetarium Special Event!*
Partial Solar Eclipse Observing, 1pm - weather permitting

22 Wenonah Park Free Movies in the Park*
A great movie for all ages! "Despicable Me 2" starting at dusk, approx. 9:30pm

23 Wenonah Park Wednesdays in the Park
Young People's Summer Series, "Comedy Magic with Cameron Zvara" at 11:30am. "Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater with the Josh Ramses Band" at 7pm

24 Wenonah Park Free Movies in the Park*
Presented by the State Theatre & B.A.R.S. of Bay City: "Breaking Away" at dusk, 9:30pm

25 Waterfall Park Fridays at the Falls*
Come sing along with everyone's favorite finale at the Falls "The Josh Ramses Band" starting at 6pm

29 Wenonah Park Tuesday Movies in the Park*
The classic movie "School of Rock" starting at dusk, approx. 9:15

30 Wenonah Park Wednesdays in the Park*
Young People's Summer Series "Rick & Dayna's Playground" at 11:30am. And don't miss the annual season finale "Phil Dirt & the Dozers" at 7pm!

*There is no charge for these movies and performances. Donations accepted to help planning for 2018! Thank you!