Friday: Dinner and a Show

• 5:15 p.m. — Dinner at Poppycocks, 128 E. Front Street, Traverse City. It is open daily from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and accepts reservations at 231-941-7632. (Poppycocks TC)

• 7:30 p.m. — “9 to 5: The Musical” at Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth Street. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for guests under 18. The theater recommends reviewing its content guidance before bringing younger guests. (oldtownplayhouse.com)

• Alternative: Interlochen’s “Music: New Beginnings” begins at 7:30 p.m. in Corson Auditorium. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for children through college students; the concert is listed as appropriate for all audiences. (Interlochen Concerts & Events)

Saturday: Leelanau UnCaged

• Late morning — Travel to Northport. Leave early and plan extra time for parking. The festival website also lists BATA shuttle service from Traverse City, Suttons Bay and Peshawbestown. (Leelanau UnCaged)

• Noon–5 p.m. — Leelanau UnCaged. This free, family-friendly street festival includes art vendors, creative activities and performances across seven outdoor stages. (Leelanau UnCaged)

• 5–7 p.m. — Dinner at the festival. Choose from food vendors, food trucks or Northport restaurants.

• 7–10 p.m. — Live music and evening entertainment. The published schedule promises continuous live music through 10 p.m. (Leelanau Uncaged)

Family Alternative

Elk Rapids Fall Festival, 

Saturday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on River Street. Admission is free, with vendors, live music, line dancing, family activities, cider, doughnuts, caramel apples and fall displays. (Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce)

Rainy-Day Alternative

The Music House Museum in Williamsburg presents “Silent But Deadly,” an early-horror silent-film program accompanied by a live chamber orchestra. Performances are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; the ticket page lists admission at $28.29 including fees. (mynorthtickets.com)

Sunday: Brunch and Cinema

• 10:30 a.m. — Sunday brunch at Apache Trout Grill, 13671 S. West Bay Shore Drive. Sunday brunch is served from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (Grand Traverse City Waterfront Dining)

• 1 p.m. — Doors and bar open at City Opera House.

• 2 p.m. — Cinema Society TC Sampler Event. The program introduces the new cinema group and its approach to foreign, art-house and niche films. General admission is $30. (City Opera House)

• Afterward — Downtown and waterfront walk around Front Street, the Boardman River and Clinch Park.

I cannot confirm live ticket or reservation availability. Check the official booking pages before leaving.