Events
Michigan Public Events bring the radio to a stage, pub, or local business near you. Each event is different, giving you the chance to interact with Michigan Public personalities, witness live storytelling, hear engaging interviews, and more.
Check out upcoming Michigan Public Events below, or click through the tabs to learn about special events series like Issues & Ale or various travel opportunities.
Want to know what's going on in your area? Click here for our Community Calendar.
Check out upcoming Michigan Public Events below, or click through the tabs to learn about special events series like Issues & Ale or various travel opportunities.
Want to know what's going on in your area? Click here for our Community Calendar.
Upcoming Featured Events
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In May 2025, Michigan Public's Executive Director/General Manager, Wendy Turner, will lead a trip to Paris. Come experience this exciting European adventure and experience everything Paris has to offer, from classic art and architecture, to its chic cosmopolitan vibe and constant energy. -
From fishing and heavy industry to recreational waterfronts and new tech, an array of interest groups are using, and sometimes abusing, Michigan's biggest economic asset. Join Michigan Public’s Environment Reporter Lester Graham and a panel of experts for a fast-paced discussion about The Blue Economy on Monday, May 19 at 7pm, in person at the South Lyon Hotel or online. -
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…
DRAMA: Prepare a five-minute story about interpersonal grievances. Petty snubs or beef that runs deep. High school or housewives. Shocking declarations, explosive proclamations, and chilling accusations. Double lives, stolen girlfriends, affairs to remember, and secret families. When it all went up in flames in the group chat, at work, or at the family reunion. Go ahead: stir the pot and make some popcorn. Spill the tea and see what happens. -
This August you can join Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer and Premier World Discovery for an amazing adventure visiting Yellowstone and the Wild West! Travel is August 22 – 28, 2025. You'll visit Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, Salt Lake City and more!
Learn more about this trip at this free online information session on Wednesday, May 21st, at 7:00PM. -
Michigan Public and Michigan Theater will present a live performance of The Moth Mainstage in Ann Arbor on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. The Moth Mainstage features a line-up of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers, each with a 10-minute story to tell live without notes. -
This August you can join Michigan Public and Premier World Discovery for an amazing adventure visiting Yellowstone and the Wild West! Travel is August 22-28, 2025. -
You can join Michigan Public’s Morning Edition host Doug Tribou on an exciting nine-day (seven-night) adventure to Ireland. You’ll visit Dublin, Ireland’s capital city; Killarney, Galway, and so much more. You’ll get to explore the beauty, history, and culture during this Treasures of Ireland guided tour with your fellow Michigan Public travelers. -
Join Michigan Public’s News Director Vincent Duffy on a grand nine-day adventure through the imperial cities of Central Europe to visit the European Christmas markets.
Issues & Ale
Issues & Ale is an event series from Michigan Public designed to engage people in conversations about important issues facing Michigan in an informal atmosphere. The events are hosted by Michigan Public reporters and feature experts on the topic. All events are free, and the public is invited to join in the discussion. You can find information on upcoming and past Issues & Ale events on the pages below.
We hold Issues & Ale events at venues all across our listening area. You can share your suggestions for future topics or locations by e-mailing us at marketing@michiganpublic.org.
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Join Michigan Radio’s It's Just Politics team of Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as we talk with several Michigan lawmakers. -
Join Michigan Radio's "It's Just Politics" host Zoe Clark and political reporter Rick Pluta along with a panel of political experts for this fast paced discussion and last look preview of the November 8 election. -
Join Michigan Radio’s "It's Just Politics" team of Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta, along with a panel of political experts for this fast paced discussion previewing the fall election. -
Join Michigan Radio’s “It’s Just Politics” team of Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta and other political pundits one week before the primary for this special Issues & Ale live event at the beautiful outdoor piazza at Celebration Cinemas Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids on Wednesday, July 27. -
A leaked document indicates that the U.S. Supreme Court could soon overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. What does that mean for Michigan? Michigan Radio’s Zoe Clark led a discussion about the legal and political ramifications of Roe v. Wade possibly being overturned, Michigan's existing 1931 law banning abortions, and even what it could mean for other rights of pregnant women at a fast paced Issues & Ale.
Travel
You can join Michigan Public on-air hosts and reporters for fabulous vacation opportunities to exciting destinations. Through our partnership with select tour operators, you'll enjoy a unique trip, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Michigan Public.
When you travel with Michigan Public, you’ll enjoy a personalized experience accompanied by one of our on-air hosts and carefully selected local guides. You’ll join other travelers who are full of curiosity, are interested in life-long learning…and share a love of public radio. If that sounds like you, learn more about our vacation opportunities below.
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Join Michigan Public’s All Things Considered host Rebecca Kruth for a fabulous tour of Utah’s National Parks in April 2024. -
You’ll join Michigan Public’s Rebecca Williams and Costa Rican guide and naturalist Minor Alfaro on this tropical expedition, where you’ll discover a vibrant land unlike any other. -
Experience the holiday season in London and Oxford, along with Michigan Radio’s Zoe Clark. -
Due to the overwhelming response, we are excited to announce an additional departure to visit Cuba the week of Nov. 6, 2023. -
Highlights of the tour included the works of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer, along with the flowers of the Keukenhof tulip gardens and the windmills of Kinderdijk.
Past Station Events
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A gun ban at the state capitol, a conversation with Miz Korona on the hip-hop industry and more, and an upcoming Michigan-centric pizza event at Frame in Hazel Park. -
Join Michigan Radio's Environment Report host Lester Graham and Great Lakes News Collaborative partner Kelly House from Bridge Michigan at this live discussion as we look at what’s been accomplished and some of the big water quality challenges we’re still facing in Michigan 50 years after the Clean Water Act was passed. This is a free Michigan Radio event. -
Michigan Radio will welcome NPR’s popular news quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium for a live show on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. This show is sold out, with exception of special Meet & Greet/ticket packages through Michigan Radio. -
Michigan Radio’s new Michigan Radio Reads book club will meet to discuss "Chevy in the Hole" by Flint-native Kelsey Ronan. The event will be held at Comma Bookstore in Flint on June 7, as well as online via Zoom. -
Join Michigan Radio’s Lester Graham and a small group of other listeners for an exclusive trip to Cuba in November, 2023.
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Michigan Radio’s new Michigan Radio Reads book club has announced the first featured book, Jemele Hill’s “Uphill: A Memoir”. The focus of discussion at the book club’s first event on March 30, 2023 (7PM) at UM Detroit Center. People can also participate online via Zoom. -
Michigan Radio and GLC Live will present a live performance of The MOTH Mainstage in Grand Rapids on Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. -
Join Michigan Radio's All Things Considered host Rebecca Kruth in this conversation with Shankar Vedantam about his career and the inspiration behind Hidden Brain. -
Join Stateside host April Baer for a discussion with Jenn White on Tuesday February 7th, as part of Michigan Radio's Speaker Series. You can attend in person or watch online. -
Join the hosts of Michigan Radio’s popular Cheers! craft cocktail segment, Lester Graham and Tammy Coxen, for Cheers – Last Call!, a special Mardi Gras-themed event wrapping up and celebrating seven years and over 100 episodes of the feature as it comes to a close. The event will be held on Fat Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
