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Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights 6-25-26
2026-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown district (central Main St area), Chelsea, MI, United States
Thursday June 25th, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us at Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights as we celebrate this week’s color theme: PURPLE.
Wear your favorite PURPLE item of clothing and help bring the evening to life with a vibrant splash of community spirit!
Hullabaloo(ska/jazz/dance music) Palmer Commons
How to Chalk Magical Creatures|Aaron Turek (Chalk Art) Palmer Commons
Detroit Circus (juggling/balancing/etc.) Katie’s Korner on the Library Lawn
Sculpture Selfie (Contest) Library Lawn North
WHOA Silent Disco (Dance) Art Alley
Cadillac Cowboys (Country) E. Middle St.
Chelsea Rotary Cornhole (Games) W. Middle St.
107.1 Remote W. Middle St.
The Town Band (Vintage Band) Collins Off Main*
Lily MacPhee (Singer/Songwriter) Clocktower Gazebo
Mazinga (Rock) The Rumpus Room
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights performances are held in Chelsea, Michigan every Thursday in June and July from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arts, Entertainment, & Musical acts are performed at various and separate stages throughout historical downtown Chelsea. Every week brings something new, is family friendly, and free!
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the ‘How to Chalk’ themed art stage and much more. While music enthusiasts will experience many genres of music all in one night – bluegrass, americana, folk, rock, Celtic, blues, jazz, country and everything in between.

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights 7-2-26
2026-07-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown district (central Main St area), Chelsea, MI, United States
Join us at Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights as we celebrate this week’s color theme: RED,WHITE & BLUE.
Wear your favorite RED,WHITE & BLUE item of clothing and help bring the evening to life with a vibrant splash of community spirit!
Salmagundi (Motown & Soul) Palmer Commons
How to Chalk Cartoons|Aaron Turek (Chalk Art) Palmer Commons
Bennett’s Ballons (Balloon Twisting) Katie’s Korner on the Library Lawn
Sculpture Selfie (Contest) Library Lawn North
WHOA Silent Disco (Dance) Art Alley
Kay Harper & Company (Rock Oldies) E. Middle St.
Chelsea Rotary Cornhole (Games) W. Middle St.
Waterloo Natural History Association W. Middle St.
Bob Pogue (Rock/Country/Jazz) Collins Off Main*
Abbey Rose & CO.(Acoustic/Classic Rock) Clocktower Gazebo
Seventh (Metal) The Rumpus Room
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights performances are held in Chelsea, Michigan every Thursday in June and July from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arts, Entertainment, & Musical acts are performed at various and separate stages throughout historical downtown Chelsea. Every week brings something new, is family friendly, and free!
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the ‘How to Chalk’ themed art stage and much more. While music enthusiasts will experience many genres of music all in one night – bluegrass, americana, folk, rock, Celtic, blues, jazz, country and everything in between.

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights 7-9-26
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown district (central Main St area), Chelsea, MI, United States
Join us at Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights as we celebrate this week’s color theme: YELLOW.
Wear your favorite YELLOW item of clothing and help bring the evening to life with a vibrant splash of community spirit!
The Jimmy Clay Band (Country) Palmer Commons
How to Chalk Sand & Sea|Aaron Turek (Chalk Art) Palmer Commons
John Russel Magic (Magic) Katie’s Korner on the Library Lawn
Sculpture Selfie (Contest) Library Lawn North
WHOA Silent Disco (Dance) Art Alley
The North Creek Fiddlers (Bluegrass/Country/Fiddles) E. Middle St.
Chelsea Rotary Cornhole (Games) W. Middle St.
Chelsea Robotics W. Middle St.
The Big Band Theory (Jazz/ Swing Band) Collins Off Main*
Soup Sandwich. (Pop/ Rock ) Clocktower Gazebo
Hot Girls (Rock ) The Rumpus Room
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights performances are held in Chelsea, Michigan every Thursday in June and July from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arts, Entertainment, & Musical acts are performed at various and separate stages throughout historical downtown Chelsea. Every week brings something new, is family friendly, and free!
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the ‘How to Chalk’ themed art stage and much more. While music enthusiasts will experience many genres of music all in one night – bluegrass, americana, folk, rock, Celtic, blues, jazz, country and everything in between.

Grandmother Moon Shamanic Sound Journey with Cacao
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Verapose Yoga and Meditation House Dexter, 3173 Baker Rd, Dexter, M, 48130, United States
Travel to the upper world to connect with the Moon and to experience your feminine nature.
Experience a sound bath as you receive the healing and/or guidance you need through a guided journey assisted by optional cacao. Arrive 15 minutes early to make nest and get drink. We will do an energy cleanse, call in the directions, drink cacao, set intentions, be guided in the shamanic journey while you receive a sound bath, then there will be time to share your experience. Due to uninterruptible nature of journey, doors will be locked at 2:15 pm.
Bring: a cup/chalice for hot liquids, journal and pen, anything you need to feel comfortable like a pillow, an eye mask or your own blanket. Bringing your own yoga mat is appreciated. But there will be yoga mats, bolsters and blankets available along with cacao to drink. If you are allergic or have any concerns, you can do journey without cacao.

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights 7-16-26
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown district (central Main St area), Chelsea, MI, United States
Thursday July 16th, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us at Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights as we celebrate this week’s color theme: BLACK.
Wear your favorite BLACK item of clothing and help bring the evening to life with a vibrant splash of community spirit!
Blaine Luis Band (Blues/Rock/Funk) Palmer Commons
How to Chalk Trains, Planes & Automobiles | Aaron Turek (Chalk Art) Palmer Commons
Detroit Circus (Magic) Katie’s Korner on the Library Lawn
Sculpture Selfie (Contest) Library Lawn North
WHOA Silent Disco (Dance) Art Alley
Corndaddy(Americana/Rock/Country) E. Middle St.
Chelsea Rotary Cornhole (Games) W. Middle St.
Curiouser Clay | Pottery Wheel Try it! W. Middle St.
Annie & Rod Capps (Americana/Folk) Collins Off Main*
Coach Dean (Classic Rock) Clocktower Gazebo
Soup Sandwich(Indie-Rock ) The Rumpus Room
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights performances are held in Chelsea, Michigan every Thursday in June and July from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arts, Entertainment, & Musical acts are performed at various and separate stages throughout historical downtown Chelsea. Every week brings something new, is family friendly, and free!
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the ‘How to Chalk’ themed art stage and much more. While music enthusiasts will experience many genres of music all in one night – bluegrass, americana, folk, rock, Celtic, blues, jazz, country and everything in between.

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights 7-23-26
2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown district (central Main St area), Chelsea, MI, United States
Join us at Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights as we celebrate this week’s color theme: RED.
Wear your favorite RED item of clothing and help bring the evening to life with a vibrant splash of community spirit!
CoalTrain (Modern Country) Palmer Commons
How to Chalk Star Wars®|Aaron Turek (Chalk Art)
Palmer Commons
League of Enchantment (Cosplay) Katie’s Korner on the Library Lawn
Sculpture Selfie (Contest) Merkel Furniture
WHOA Silent Disco (Dance) Art Alley
Cash is King (Johnny Cash Tribute) E. Middle St.
Chelsea Rotary Cornhole (Games) W. Middle St.
CAHS Motorcycle W. Middle St.
Bret Maynard (Acoustic) Collins Off Main*
Kedron (Americana) Clocktower Gazebo
Ladyship Warship (Swamp Rock) The Rumpus Room
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights performances are held in Chelsea, Michigan every Thursday in June and July from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arts, Entertainment, & Musical acts are performed at various and separate stages throughout historical downtown Chelsea. Every week brings something new, is family friendly, and free!
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the ‘How to Chalk’ themed art stage and much more. While music enthusiasts will experience many genres of music all in one night – bluegrass, americana, folk, rock, Celtic, blues, jazz, country and everything in between.

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights 7-30-26
2026-07-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown district (central Main St area), Chelsea, MI, United States
Join us at Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights as we celebrate this week’s color theme: NEON.
Wear your favorite NEON item of clothing and help bring the evening to life with a vibrant splash of community spirit!
Billie Mack and Juke Joint Jonnies (Vintage Rock) Palmer Commons
How to Chalk Video Games| Aaron Turek (Chalk Art) Palmer Commons
Boyer the Magic Guy (Magic) Katie’s Korner on the Library Lawn
Sculpture Selfie (Contest) Library Lawn North
WHOA Silent Disco (Dance) Art Alley
Widdershins (Covers & Original Music ) E. Middle St.
Chelsea Rotary Cornhole (Games) W. Middle St.
The G-Fours String Quartet (String Quartet) Collins Off Main*
Dense White Smoky Boys (All Genres) Clocktower Gazebo
Ben & Dave (Rock) The Rumpus Room
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights performances are held in Chelsea, Michigan every Thursday in June and July from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arts, Entertainment, & Musical acts are performed at various and separate stages throughout historical downtown Chelsea. Every week brings something new, is family friendly, and free!
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the ‘How to Chalk’ themed art stage and much more. While music enthusiasts will experience many genres of music all in one night – bluegrass, americana, folk, rock, Celtic, blues, jazz, country and everything in between.

Star Nations Shamanic Sound Journey with Cacao
2026-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Verapose Yoga and Meditation House Dexter, 3173 Baker Rd, Dexter, M, 48130, United States
During Perseid Meteor Showers, travel to the upper world to connect with your star family and view our place in this universe.
Experience a sound bath as you receive the healing and/or guidance you need through a guided journey assisted by optional cacao. Arrive 15 minutes early to make nest and get drink. We will do an energy cleanse, call in the directions, drink cacao, set intentions, be guided in the shamanic journey while you receive a sound bath, then there will be time to share your experience. Due to uninterruptible nature of journey, doors will be locked at 2:15 pm.
Bring: a cup/chalice for hot liquids, journal and pen, anything you need to feel comfortable like a pillow, an eye mask or your own blanket. Bringing your own yoga mat is appreciated. But there will be yoga mats, bolsters and blankets available along with cacao to drink. If you are allergic or have any concerns, you can do journey without cacao.

Village of Brooklyn Art in the Park
2026-09-24 16:30 - 20:30 | Weatherwax Park, 115 Water St, Brooklyn, MI, 49230
Join us for an evening of family fun at Art in the Park! Enjoy a vibrant mix of local artists, live music, delicious food, and a rotating selection of unique vendors.
Events will take place every fourth Thursday from May through September. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets!
For more details, visit the Village of Brooklyn’s Facebook page.

International Mental Health Conference 2026 (Hybrid Event)
2026-11-20 08:00 - 2026-11-21 18:00 | Online/EMU, Zoom (remote), Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, United States
Mental Health Conference 2026 is a global hybrid conference organized by PubScholars, scheduled for 20–21 November 2026 at Aloft Boston Seaport District, with virtual participation available worldwide.
Under the theme “Next-Generation Mental Health: Integrating AI, Genomics & Clinical Excellence,” the conference will bring together psychiatrists, psychologists, researchers, neuroscientists, healthcare leaders, policymakers, students, and mental health advocates to explore cutting-edge innovations in mental healthcare.
The two-day program features keynote sessions, expert panels, breakout discussions, poster presentations, hands-on workshops, and research publication opportunities. Key focus areas include AI in psychiatry, digital mental health technologies, trauma-informed care, youth and workplace mental health, neurodegenerative disorders, suicide prevention, neuropharmacology, and global mental health policy.
Participants can attend in person in Boston or join virtually with full access to live sessions and on-demand materials. The conference also offers networking opportunities, CPD learning exposure, presentation awards, and certification for registered attendees.
Important Deadlines:

Early Bird Offer Valid Until: 15 May 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
Second Round Abstract Deadline: 30 September 2026
Registration Closes: 20 October 2026

This event provides a comprehensive platform to exchange knowledge, showcase research, and shape the future of global mental healthcare.
