EVENTS
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A venue like no other.
Home to local standouts, national acts, and community rentals alike, this intimate, creative space is dedicated to producing high-quality, highly-accessible performances, community events, visual arts, classes, and workshops.
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PUBLIC PROGRAMMING
Are you looking to serve your community with a new class, event, or activity? Searching for a location to grow your existing offerings and reach new audiences? Host your public program here!
PRIVATE EVENTS
Celebrate with us! We offer a variety of modern, well-appointed spaces that can be rented collectively or a la carte for a range of gatherings and events.
Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: Dia de los Muertos
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in this fun, interactive class for little ones to enjoy with their caregivers! The music and activities will be geared towards children ages 4 and under, but siblings of all ages are welcome to have fun together!
Tickets are available in the online store at mindfulandmusical.com or drop in and pay cash at the door, space permitting. $14.50 for the first child and $9.50 for each additional sibling, 6 months and older.
Grown-ups are FREE, so please go ahead and invite grandparents and family of all kinds to come sing and play along! All are welcome!!
Grove: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.
Grove: Waffle Wednesday
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: Mini Bird
This fun, interactive class is for little ones to enjoy with their caregivers! The music and activities will be geared towards children ages 4 and under, but siblings of all ages are welcome to have fun together!
Tickets are available in the online store at mindfulandmusical.com or drop in and pay cash at the door, space permitting. $14.50 for the first child and $9.50 for each additional sibling, 6 months and older.
Grown-ups are FREE, so please go ahead and invite grandparents and family of all kinds to come sing and play along! All are welcome!!
MI Comunidad: Spanish Language Meetup
RSVP to the Monthly Spanish Meetup at Nobo!
Join us every month to practice Spanish, make new friends, and immerse yourself in the language and culture! All levels are welcome—from beginners to native speakers!
When: Every [Second Thursday of the Month]
Where: Nobo
What: Spanish conversation, cultural exchange, and community building!
Bring your enthusiasm, curiosity, and maybe a friend! Let’s keep the language alive and connect through Spanish.
HG Learning Lab: Taste Coffee Like a Pro
This class covers how to set up a coffee cupping and evaluate coffee consistent with the global coffee industry's approach to coffee assessment.
HGC Learning Lab: Cacao + Coffee: An Exploratory Tasting Event with Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
Coffee and chocolate: a pair like no other. Grocer's Daughter Chocolate and Higher Grounds Coffee bring together our love for both of these magical tastes with a journey of sensory exploration.
HGC Learning Lab: Brew Better Coffee at Home
In this class, we'll dive into the six essential elements of brewing to give you the tools and knowledge you need to brew excellent coffee, every time.
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Grove: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.
Grove: Waffle Wednesday
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: Mini Bird
This fun, interactive class is for little ones to enjoy with their caregivers! The music and activities will be geared towards children ages 4 and under, but siblings of all ages are welcome to have fun together!
Tickets are available in the online store at mindfulandmusical.com or drop in and pay cash at the door, space permitting. $14.50 for the first child and $9.50 for each additional sibling, 6 months and older.
Grown-ups are FREE, so please go ahead and invite grandparents and family of all kinds to come sing and play along! All are welcome!!
Northern Blooms: Stairytime w/ Norte
RSVP here!
Join Northern Blooms for our monthly Stairytime!
This special storytime is presented in partnership with Norte Youth Cycling. We’ll learn about how cycling helps keep our community healthy, connected, and strong!
Norte will be offering a hands-on Bike Activity - please bring a helmet from home if you're able!
Free and open to all - walk-ins welcome, RSVPs appreciated.
Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: BABY BIRD
Mindful and Musical presents: Baby Bird At The Alluvion! 🐦💕***FOR NEWBORNS - CRAWLERS***
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Grove: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.
Grove: Waffle Wednesday
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Groundwork: Living the Blue Zone Life in Northern Michigan
Tickets are just $5 - get yours here!
This event will explore the Blue Zones concept, emphasizing life expectancy and well-being. Through panel discussions and a subsequent hands-on cooking series in the new year, we’ll delve into how the Power 9 Pillars can enhance our community's health and connectivity. Discover practical steps to embrace these principles locally and contribute to a healthier, more connected community. Join us as we celebrate 10 years of progress in Northern Michigan with Groundwork’s Farms, Food, and Health initiatives.
NoBo Chef Residency: Chef Omar Anani
Join us for an extraordinary culinary weekend this November 22-24 as NoBo proudly hosts Chef Omar Anani, the visionary behind Detroit's acclaimed Saffron De Twah.
Chef Omar is a two-time James Beard finalist for Best Chef - Great Lakes and the creative force behind Detroit's modern Moroccan bistro. Saffron De Twah has garnered numerous accolades, including James Beard Award Semi-Finalist for Best New Restaurant, Eater Detroit's Restaurant of the Year, and a top spot in Detroit Free Press' Best Restaurants list.
As a member of the World Central Kitchen's Chef Corps, he has provided meal relief internationally. Locally, his Saffron Community Kitchen initiative has served over 110,000 meals since 2020. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Chef Omar's innovative Moroccan-inspired cuisine, infused with his core values of hospitality, sustainability, community, and excellence.
Alluvion Arts: Under Pressure Opening Reception
Alluvion Arts presents "Under Pressure - A Printmaking Exhibition" curated by local printmakers Brad Kik and Kat Kline. The exhibition aims to educate viewers on this unique and ancient artform by highlighting each technique with examples of work, process and history. An opening reception will be held on November 22nd from 5-7 pm. Come early (starting at 3 pm) and browse a collection of prints for sale from exhibiting artists. The exhibition is located on both the first and second floors of Commongrounds and is on view until January 17th, 2025.
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Grove: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.
Grove: TC Soup
Get Tickets! ($15 suggested donation)
A Different Kind of Small Business Pitch Event
TC SOUP is a brand new, grassroots small business pitch event which celebrates community support and abundance over scarcity.
Our event is modeled after the very successful Detroit SOUPs. It’s a public dinner, it’s a platform for connection, a democratic experiment in micro-funding, an opportunity to support entrepreneurs and changemakers in Traverse City.
Grove: Waffle Wednesday
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: BABY BIRD
Mindful and Musical presents: Baby Bird At The Alluvion! 🐦💕***FOR NEWBORNS - CRAWLERS***
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Open Mic Night @ NoBo
Join us Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at NoBo for Open Mic Night! All ages, all talents, all welcome! Stop by for some delicious food, drinks and awesome local talent.
Waffle Wednesday @ Grove
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Commonplace: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Open Mic Night @ NoBo
Join us Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at NoBo for Open Mic Night! All ages, all talents, all welcome! Stop by for some delicious food, drinks and awesome local talent.
Waffle Wednesday @ Grove
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Commonplace: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.
Northern Blooms: Stairytime w/ Oryana
Join Northern Blooms for their monthly Stairytime! This special storytime celebrates National Co-op Month and is presented in partnership with Oryana Community Co-op. We’ll learn about how cooperatives keep our communities healthy, connected, and strong! Free and open to all - walk-ins welcome, RSVPs appreciated.
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Loop-the-Coops: Community Co-op Crawl
FREE EVENT - RSVP here!
October is National Co-op Month, and we're celebrating by hosting Traverse City’s first Co-op Crawl! Collect treats and connect with our community’s diverse array of cooperatives as you stroll along the Boardman Lake Loop Trail from Oryana to Commongrounds! This event is open to all and doubles as a family-friendly trick-or-treat opportunity (costumes welcomed!).
Participating cooperatives include:
Oryana Community Co-op
Commongrounds Cooperative
Cherryland Electric Cooperative
Traverse City Cooperative Preschool
MI Farm Co-op
TBA Credit Union
... plus music entertainment by honorary cooperative Eugene's Record Co-op!
Loop-the-Coops will take place Saturday, October 19th from 4-5pm, with participants welcomed to enjoy a post-crawl community gathering inside Commongrounds from 5-7pm.
We're so excited to celebrate local cooperatives with our community - see you there!
Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: BABY BIRD
Mindful and Musical presents: Baby Bird At The Alluvion! 🐦💕***FOR NEWBORNS - CRAWLERS***
Open Mic Night @ NoBo
Join us Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at NoBo for Open Mic Night! All ages, all talents, all welcome! Stop by for some delicious food, drinks and awesome local talent.
SALT Coalition: Ballots & Brews
Election Day is right around the corner! Have you made your voting plan yet?
Join us on October 16 with SALT and Groundwork for an evening of conversation about how to be an informed voter, what matters to YOU, and how your vote impacts those values. It’s time to get prepared and make sure your friends and family are too!
First 30 guests get $10 food vouchers for delicious eats from local vendors!
Grab your brew of choice and let’s talk about what matters most this election season. Let’s turn information into action! See you there!
Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: Mini Bird
This fun, interactive class is for little ones to enjoy with their caregivers! The music and activities will be geared towards children ages 4 and under, but siblings of all ages are welcome to have fun together!
Tickets are available in the online store at mindfulandmusical.com or drop in and pay cash at the door, space permitting. $14.50 for the first child and $9.50 for each additional sibling, 6 months and older.
Grown-ups are FREE, so please go ahead and invite grandparents and family of all kinds to come sing and play along! All are welcome!!
Waffle Wednesday @ Grove
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Commonplace: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Northern Blooms Fundraiser: Cocoa, Cider & Donuts!
Join us on the front steps of Commongrounds Cooperative for a delicious fall fundraiser!
The students at Northern Blooms Montessori will be selling hot cider, hot cocoa, and baked goods from 9am to 3:30pm, with all proceeds going toward their teachers’ AMI training.
Not able to make it in person? You can also donate directly to Northern Blooms on their website via the Donate tab!
Open Mic Night @ NoBo
Join us Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at NoBo for Open Mic Night! All ages, all talents, all welcome! Stop by for some delicious food, drinks and awesome local talent.
Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: Mini Bird
This fun, interactive class is for little ones to enjoy with their caregivers! The music and activities will be geared towards children ages 4 and under, but siblings of all ages are welcome to have fun together!
Tickets are available in the online store at mindfulandmusical.com or drop in and pay cash at the door, space permitting. $14.50 for the first child and $9.50 for each additional sibling, 6 months and older.
Grown-ups are FREE, so please go ahead and invite grandparents and family of all kinds to come sing and play along! All are welcome!!
Waffle Wednesday @ Grove
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Commonplace: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Open Mic Night @ NoBo
Join us Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at NoBo for Open Mic Night! All ages, all talents, all welcome! Stop by for some delicious food, drinks and awesome local talent.
Waffle Wednesday @ Grove
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Tabletop Underground: Board Game Night
Join us every week for our inclusive and engaging Game Night at Commongrounds in the Crow’s Nest. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, make new friends, and immerse yourself in an environment that’s as friendly as it is welcoming. Our goal is to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to the community, offering a space where connections are made, memories are forged, and the spirit of good old-fashioned fun thrives. Come share the joy of tabletop gaming with us!
Admission is $10 per player at the door or $5 for owners of the Cooperative.
Commonplace Rebranding Celebration
Oh Finally, Commonplace Gets A Less Confusing Name!
Since 2017, Commonplace has created space for convening, collaboration, and meaningful work. And since the 2022 opening of our location in Commongrounds building, it's been, well...nonstop confusion.
"Wait which one is this? Is it Commonwork Higherplace? Is it Groundplace Commonspace?"
Join us as we celebrate all the amazing humans of Commonplace past, present, and future. And join us as we unevil our exciting new name, logo, and mission!
Waffle Wednesday @ Commonplace
It's pretty much all in the name: swing by, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! Free and open to all!
Commonplace: Office of Possibilities
Every Tuesday, we gather at Commonplace for the Office of Possibilities (OOPs) meetings, driven by the belief that we are a community of possibilities, not problems.