November

Nov. 20-22 SAULT STE. MARIE  Film presentation: “Ice Age,” the coolest animated adventure of all time. The Soo Theatre 906-632-1930 www.sootheatre.org Fri. 7:30 p.m. Sat. 4 & 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 MARQUETTE  Potluck: Slow Food Central Upper Peninsula potluck lunch followed by annual meeting to elect officers; after the meeting, Peter Claybaker of Marquette Baking Company presents, “Slow Bread: Worth the Wait.” Community Room, Peter White Public Library www.slowfoodcup.org 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 MARQUETTE  Swap/sale: Superiorland Ski Club Ski Swap and Sale. Holiday Inn 906-235-6861 www.superiorlandskiclub.com 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nov. 22 MARQUETTE  Music jam: Traditional music jam for fans of acoustic folk music like The Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan. Community Room, Peter White Public Library 906-228-9510 www.pwpl.info 2-5 p.m.

Nov. 26 MARQUETTE  Event: Turkey Trot, a 5 or 10K run/walk to raise money for the Marquette Senior High School Orchestra and Business Professionals of America. Canopy entrance, Marquette Senior High School 906-225-4200 www.mapsnet.org 9 a.m.

Nov. 27 SAULT STE. MARIE  Parade: Annual Christmas Parade of Lights followed by the lighting of the City Christmas Tree. Downtown 906-635-6973 or 906-632-3301 7-8 p.m.

Nov. 28-29 SAULT STE. MARIE  Film presentation: “Miracle on 34th Street,” the classic holiday film starring Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. The Soo Theatre 906-632-1930 www.sootheatre.org Sat. 4 & 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.

December

Dec. 2-5 MARQUETTE  Theater performance: “Doubt,” Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play about events unfolding at a Catholic school in the Bronx. Forest Roberts Theatre, Northern Michigan University 906-227-2082 www.nmu.edu/theatre 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 1 & 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 IRONWOOD  Parade: Jack Frost Festival of Lights parade, the highlight of the area’s holiday season. Carnegie Library 906-932-1122 www.ironwoodmi.org 6 p.m.

Dec. 4-5 SAULT STE. MARIE  Event: Madrigal Dinner, a traditional Christmas feast featuring a wassail reception, wandering minstrels and jugglers, feasting, entertainment and dancing, with all proceeds benefiting Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. DreamMaker Theater, Kewadin Casino 906-635-4917 Fri.-Sat. Cocktails 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Sun. Cocktails 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m.

Dec. 4-6 ONTONAGON  Event: Hometown Christmas. Downtown 906-884-2047 www.ontonagonmi.org

Dec. 5 MUNISING  Open House: Annual Christmas Open House. Alger County Heritage Center 906-387-4308 www.exploremunising.com

Dec. 12 CALUMET  Concert: Jeff Daniels, actor and singer/songwriter, performs. Calumet Theatre 906-337-2610 www.calumettheatre.org 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15 SAULT STE. MARIE  Concert: Brenda Lee’s Christmas show. DreamMakers Theater, Kewadin Casino 906-539-2346 www.kewadin.com 7 p.m.

Dec. 29 CALUMET  Event: Drum circle free and open to the public. Calumet Art Center 906-281-3494 7-9 p.m.

Dec. 30 IRONWOOD  Performance: Big Top Chautauqua presents “Moon Songs & Moon Shadows,” a tribute to the music of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens, with Kelly’s Wine Bar open for the evening. Ironwood Theatre 906-932-0618 www.ironwoodtheatre.net 7 p.m.

January

Jan. 9 MUNISING  Event:  4th annual Valley Spur Ski Bash with classic or freestyle races in 12 or 24K lengths. Valley Spur Ski Trails 906-387-2138 www.valleyspur.org 10 a.m.

Jan. 16 HOUGHTON  Race: Talvitohinat Skijor Race with 4K sport and 11K expert races. Michigan Technological University Trails 906-370-1997 www.talviskijor.com 1 p.m.

Jan. 16-18 NEGUANEE  Festival: Heikki Lunta Winterfest features the Blooper Ball, bonfire, cudighi sale, breakfast, pasty sale, fishing derby and fireworks. Various locations 906-486-8084

Jan. 17 CHASSELL  Race: Copper Island Classic with 5 and 10K cross-country ski races. Chassell Classic Ski Trails 906-523-4884 www.keweenawtrails.com

Jan. 28-30 MARQUETTE  Ski marathon: Annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon features the Torch Light Trek, Junior Noque Race, spaghetti feed, ski expo and 25 and 50K races. Various locations 888-578-6489 www.noquemanon.com 8:20 a.m. race start

Jan. 29-30 HOUGHTON  Festival: John Dee Snowfest 2010 with guided backcountry snowmobile rides, raffle, silent auction, poker run, banquet and live music, all to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation. Various locations www.johndee.com

February

Feb. 6 SAULT STE. MARIE  Snowmobile race: 42nd annual I-500 Snowmobile Race with food, heated beer tent, vintage snowmobile show and awards banquet. I-500 Race Track www.i-500.com Race begins 10 a.m.

Feb. 19-21 MARQUETTE  Sled dog race: The UP 200 & Midnight Run with musher banquet and awards breakfast. Various locations 906-228-3072 www.up200.org

March

Mar. 12-14 CALUMET  Race: CopperDog 150 Sled Dog Race with teams of up to ten dogs following 150 scenic miles of trails through the Copper Range, with rest stops in Gay and Copper Harbor. Race begins downtown. More information info@copperdog150.com, www.copperdog150.com

August

Aug. 26-28, 2010 ESCANABA  Motorcycle Rally: 2010 Michigan H.O.G. Rally. www.upcruising.com