Upcoming Events
Meet the Makers
Come meet your winemakers. We are featuring some of our favorite winemakers in the area. They’ll be sampling and talking about their wines, we’ll be offering special by-the-glass pours, and DJ Dusty Staircase will be setting the vibe.
May 20th = Tandem Cider
Summer Launch Party
Summer Launch Party with the Go Rounds (2 sets!)
$10 cover at the door
And celebrating 10 years with these amazing humans: Cheers to Barbara, Jeson, Marty and Jake
Summer Music: Chrip
Live music on the patio with Chirp!
About the band:
Based in Detroit, MI, Chirp is a four-piece band that does their fair share of genre-hopping. Often playing in the styles of progressive rock/funk and jazz-fusion, their sound maintains a melodic center. The group features a wide array of originals and covers in their live sets and puts together dynamic, high-energy shows. Though their music ties in many technical elements, an equal emphasis is put on grooving and keeping people moving. Chirp takes influence from Snarky Puppy, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Yes, Daft Punk, Vulfpeck, and The Beatles to name a few.
Chirp has been hard at work since their formation in 2015, touring and recording consistently since the project began. Their fresh sound has taken them touring across the Midwest to play a large variety of venues and festivals. Chirp is Jay Frydenlund, Brian Long, Sam Naples, and Patrick Blommel.
Accomplishments: They have shared the stage with The Disco Biscuits, Ghost-Note, Marcus Rezak, Papadosio, Spafford (2x in 2019), Moon Hooch, Mustard Plug, Joshua Davis, May Erlewine, Broccoli Samurai, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Earphorik, Ott, The Macpodz, Marbin, Dixon’s Violin, Of The Trees, EGi, The Jauntee, Desmond Jones and more. They’ve performed at Electric Forest Music Festival, Bliss Fest, Hookahville and numerous other large festivals around the country!
Community Blood Drive
The Little Fleet is hosting a community blood drive with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. The Blood Drive Bus will be onsite from 3:00pm - 7:30pm on June 2nd.
Appointments are preferred. Schedule with link below. Walk-ins also accepted. Helpful tip: Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating blood.
Schedule your time here:
https://donateblood.versiti.org/.../drive_schedule/11638557
Live Music with Zuz
Don’t miss Zuz Band live at The Little Fleet on June 6! Zuz is a power trio consisting of Clint Weaner, Aaron Wolinski, and Mike Shea. All three members have been a part of the Michigan music scene for decades and thrive off playing original music.
Live Music with FeRn Whale
Live music on the patio with FeRn Whale, a rock & roll band from Ypsilanti, MI.
Live Music with Lucas Paul Band
Live Music on our outdoor stage. The Lucas Paul Band has been together for four years now, playing cover shows all around the state, and finally creating an original record after two years in the studio
Live Music with Funky Uncle
Live music on the patio with Funky Uncle
Ralph Humes on Bass, Steve Seward on Drums, Al Jankowski on Keys, Brandon Everest on Sax, and Matt McCalpin on Guitar. FU plays tasty, instrumental Funk/Soul/Jazz Fusion with all the fixins and chicken grease that a music lover could ask for. Paying tribute to the styles of 70’s Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis electric Fusion bands, and all the way into modern day heavy hitters like Lettuce and Butcher Brown. Say Uncle!
Live Music with The Daylites
Live on our outdoor stage- The Daylites! Established in 2006 at the University of Michigan, the Daylites deliver a high energy show covering everything from Motown cuts to Classic Rock gems.
Live Music with the Daylites
Two nights in a row!
Live on our outdoor stage- The Daylites! Established in 2006 at the University of Michigan, the Daylites deliver a high energy show covering everything from Motown cuts to Classic Rock gems.
Live Music with Marsupials
Live music on the patio with the Marsupials, a genre-defying high energy "rock" and other sonic magic from Michigan
Live Music with Brother Wolf
Live music on the patio with Brother Wolf
Brother Wolf & The Nice Band is from Michigan consisting of Matt, Britt, Justin, Andrew & Benjamin 🐺
Live Music with ZUZ
Don’t miss Zuz Band live at The Little Fleet on June 6! Zuz is a power trio consisting of Clint Weaner, Aaron Wolinski, and Mike Shea. All three members have been a part of the Michigan music scene for decades and thrive off playing original music.
Live Music with The Pocket
Live music on the patio with The Pocket. This Traverse City trio melts faces, hearts, Dead, Phish, ZZ Top, and originals.
Live Music with The Daylites
Live Music on the patio with The Daylites.
Established in 2006 at the University of Michigan, the Daylites deliver a high energy show covering everything from Motown cuts to Classic Rock gems.
Live Music with The Daylites
Two Nights! Live Music on the patio with The Daylites.
Established in 2006 at the University of Michigan, the Daylites deliver a high energy show covering everything from Motown cuts to Classic Rock gems.
Live Music with Broom Closet Boys
Live music on the patio with Broom Closet Boys
Broom Closet Boys is an exciting power trio that delivers an impressively unique catalogue of popular tunes, scaling across decades & genres. A selection of popular songs that range widely from Queen to the Backstreet Boys, The Beatles to Blink 182, George Michael to The Killers, Steely Dan to Alan Jackson, and many more. Since 2011, the group has performed all over northern Michigan at outdoor festivals, nightclubs, weddings, private parties, and other special functions. Broom Closet Boys combines excellent musicianship with a curated blend of music that is fun for all ages and music lovers.
Live Music with Lucas Paul Band
Live Music on the patio. The Lucas Paul Band has been together for four years now, playing cover shows all around the state, and finally creating an original record after two years in the studio
Live Music with Funky Uncle
Live music on the patio with Funky Uncle
Ralph Humes on Bass, Steve Seward on Drums, Al Jankowski on Keys, Brandon Everest on Sax, and Matt McCalpin on Guitar. FU plays tasty, instrumental Funk/Soul/Jazz Fusion with all the fixins and chicken grease that a music lover could ask for. Paying tribute to the styles of 70’s Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis electric Fusion bands, and all the way into modern day heavy hitters like Lettuce and Butcher Brown. Say Uncle!
Live Music with ZUZ
Don’t miss Zuz Band live at The Little Fleet on June 6! Zuz is a power trio consisting of Clint Weaner, Aaron Wolinski, and Mike Shea. All three members have been a part of the Michigan music scene for decades and thrive off playing original music.
Live Music with Chirp
Live music on the patio with Chirp!
About the band:
Based in Detroit, MI, Chirp is a four-piece band that does their fair share of genre-hopping. Often playing in the styles of progressive rock/funk and jazz-fusion, their sound maintains a melodic center. The group features a wide array of originals and covers in their live sets and puts together dynamic, high-energy shows. Though their music ties in many technical elements, an equal emphasis is put on grooving and keeping people moving. Chirp takes influence from Snarky Puppy, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Yes, Daft Punk, Vulfpeck, and The Beatles to name a few.
Chirp has been hard at work since their formation in 2015, touring and recording consistently since the project began. Their fresh sound has taken them touring across the Midwest to play a large variety of venues and festivals. Chirp is Jay Frydenlund, Brian Long, Sam Naples, and Patrick Blommel.
Accomplishments: They have shared the stage with The Disco Biscuits, Ghost-Note, Marcus Rezak, Papadosio, Spafford (2x in 2019), Moon Hooch, Mustard Plug, Joshua Davis, May Erlewine, Broccoli Samurai, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Earphorik, Ott, The Macpodz, Marbin, Dixon’s Violin, Of The Trees, EGi, The Jauntee, Desmond Jones and more. They’ve performed at Electric Forest Music Festival, Bliss Fest, Hookahville and numerous other large festivals around the country!
Live Music with Lucas Paul Band
Live Music on our outdoor stage. The Lucas Paul Band has been together for four years now, playing cover shows all around the state, and finally creating an original record after two years in the studio
Live Music with Slow Tako
Live music on the patio with Slow Tako, an eclectic six-piece, multi-dimensional band that likes to jam. Find our originals on Spotify [slowtako, Turn This Flood EP]. They are inspired by and cover songs from the likes of Tom Petty, Alabama Shakes, The Clash, Theo Katsman, The Grateful Dead, Silversun Pickups, and many more. They enjoy putting our own spin on songs but try to make sure you are motivated to get out of your seat and move to the beat – come sing along with us!
Live Music with The Pocket
Live music on the patio with The Pocket. This Traverse City trio melts faces, hearts, Dead, Phish, ZZ Top, and originals.
Live Music with The Pocket
Live music on the patio with The Pocket. This Traverse City trio melts faces, hearts, Dead, Phish, ZZ Top, and originals.
Live Music with Little Dipper
Born from a shared love of twang, tight harmonies, and the golden age of country music, Little Dipper brings the sound of the ’90s roaring back to life with honky-tonk swagger and a knowing wink. Hailing from the backroads and beer joints of Northern Michigan, this band of seasoned musicians isn’t just playing the hits—they’re living them.
For lovers of steel guitar, story songs, and the kind of country that still had a little dirt on its boots, Little Dipper is your band. Saddle up, Michigan—this is the ’90s country revival you didn’t know you needed.
It Takes a Fleet
Raising small humans is not an easy task. But you don’t have to do it alone. Join The Little Fleet for a Saturday morning full of community building, parent empowerment, and hands on activities for kids.
“It Takes a Fleet” is a chance to ask local specialists the questions that keep you up at night, and to engage with other local families as we read books, play games, and meet new friends.
Traverse City Trail Running Festival
We are big fans of trail running and can’t wait to partner with this Trail Running Festival. Use our code to get $5 off your entry fee (use code LittleFleet26 for $5 off”. And then bring in your bib, and your first drink is on us. Keep on running!
Northern Michigan’s premier celebration of off-road running, this event takes you through the stunning Pere Marquette Forest along a variety of singletrack and wide doubletrack trails.
The festival kicks off on Friday evening with a two-person 10K relay and a 5K, followed by Saturday morning’s exciting lineup of individual races: 10K, 25K, 50K, 75K, and 100K, plus the 100K relay. All races start and finish at the Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort.
After your run, stay and unwind with post-race snacks, beverages, fire pits, yard games, and cheer on fellow participants. We can't wait to see you there!
Kentucky Derby Party
We’ll be showing the Kentucky Derby on the big screen. Derby attire encouraged and a special menu featuring mint juleps and all your Southern favorites.
And this year, we’re hosting our first Annual Stick Derby Horse Race! Buy a horse and join in on the fun!
Stick Derby Horse Race Details:
Buy Your Horse
Cost - $25
Only 6 horses available. Email events@thelittlefleet.com to enter. First 6 to email will be awarded a horse.
Decorate your horse and bring it to the derby party on May 2nd.
Crowd favorite for best dressed get a $100 gift card.
Race winner gets $200 gift card, trophy, and TLF merch
Race Rules
We will roll a dice with numbers one through six. If your number is called out, you move foward. The winner is the first horse to have their number called eight times and move around the track.
Schedule for May 2nd
4:00pm - Arrive with your horse
4:30pm to 5:00pm - Parade your horse around TLF
5:00pm - Best dressed competition
5:30pm - Race kicks off
6:57pm - Kentucky Derby
Food Trucks Opening Weekend
A two day bash to celebrate the 2026 Season in collaboration with Black Rocks Brewery. Djs both Friday and Saturday. Cheers!
Meet the Makers
Come meet your winemakers. We are featuring some of our favorite winemakers in the area. They’ll be sampling and talking about their wines, we’ll be offering special by-the-glass pours, and DJ Dusty Staircase will be setting the vibe.
April 22nd = Mawby
TC Comedy Festival - The Dirtier Show!
What’s the point of comedy if you can’t get dirty, raunchy, spicy, inappropriate, rude, and all. Event dirtier than the Dirty Show.Buy tickets now.
TC Comedy Festival - The Dirty Show!
What’s the point of comedy if you can’t get dirty, raunchy, spicy, inappropriate, rude, and all. Don’t bring the kids to this one. Don’t miss out. Buy tickets now.
Kitchen Takeover: Happy's Taco Shop
Our BFFs are coming to hang! By ‘hang,’ we mean they’re feeding us some badass tacos!
Just two days. Come give them some Traverse City love.
Kitchen Takeover: Happy's Taco Shop
Our BFFs are coming to hang! By ‘hang,’ we mean they’re feeding us some badass tacos!
Just two days. Come give them some Traverse City love.
Soup and Bread benefiting Better Together
What is Soup and Bread? It’s simple. Local restaurants donate soup. You pay what you want. All money raised goes to a local non-profit.
This month’s non-profit: Better Together
Working to enhance the lives of people living with intellectual and development disabilities through social connections, family support, the arts and recreational opportunities.
Kitchen Takeover: Umbo
We are on the edge of our seats…our soon to be neighbors are teasing out their menu. You’ve heard about Sarah and Cameron’s move from Detroit to Traverse City. Come grab a taste of the future.
Kitchen Takeover: Umbo
We are on the edge of our seats…our soon to be neighbors are teasing out their menu. You’ve heard about Sarah and Cameron’s move from Detroit to Traverse City. Come grab a taste of the future.
DJ Dusty Staircase
Every Wednesday night, DJ Dusty Staircase spinning vinyl and setting the good vibes.
Kitchen Takeover: Supper
Supper is a cozy dining experience hosted alongside the Crystal River in the basement level of The Mill Glen Arbor. Chef Bobby Thoits presents New American cuisine that is uplifted by the seasonal bounty of local food farmed here in Northern Michigan. Bobby will be bringing his food to Traverse City and slinging it for two nights only. Don’t miss it.
Kitchen Takeover: Supper
Supper is a cozy dining experience hosted alongside the Crystal River in the basement level of The Mill Glen Arbor. Chef Bobby Thoits presents New American cuisine that is uplifted by the seasonal bounty of local food farmed here in Northern Michigan. Bobby will be bringing his food to Traverse City and slinging it for two nights only. Don’t miss it.
That Sounds So Right Game Night
That Sounds Right— Hosted by TC’s favorite, Madison Meter
A night of team or solo Balderdash — bold claims, obscure words, and wildly confident nonsense. Bring a crew or fly solo. Facts optional. Conviction required. Big prizes!
How to Play Balderdash: Fleet Edition: Make up fake definitions (or explanations) for obscure words, dates, movies, or people — and try to convince everyone your answer is the real one. Points go to those who guess correctly and those who fool others.
DJ Dusty Staircase
Every Wednesday night, DJ Dusty Staircase spinning vinyl and setting the good vibes.
Meet the Makers
Come meet your winemakers. We are featuring some of our favorite winemakers in the area. They’ll be sampling and talking about their wines, we’ll be offering special by-the-glass pours, and DJ Dusty Staircase will be setting the vibe.
March 18th = Forsu
Kitchen Takeover: Umbo
We are on the edge of our seats…our soon to be neighbors are teasing out their menu. You’ve heard about Sarah and Cameron’s move from Detroit to Traverse City. Come grab a taste of the future.
Kitchen Takeover: Umbo
We are on the edge of our seats…our soon to be neighbors are teasing out their menu. You’ve heard about Sarah and Cameron’s move from Detroit to Traverse City. Come grab a taste of the future.
DJ Dusty Staircase
Every Wednesday night, DJ Dusty Staircase spinning vinyl and setting the good vibes.
Kitchen Takeover: Masala Magic
Masala Magic by Anita is a chef-owned Indian restaurant in Elk Rapids, Michigan, serving authentic Indian cuisine, featuring handcrafted curries, biryanis, and soups -- plus samosas, naan, paratha, and besan chilla. Healthy vegetatian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options are abundant. Come give Anita’s food a taste.
Kitchen Takeover: Masala Magic
Masala Magic by Anita is a chef-owned Indian restaurant in Elk Rapids, Michigan, serving authentic Indian cuisine, featuring handcrafted curries, biryanis, and soups -- plus samosas, naan, paratha, and besan chilla. Healthy vegetatian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options are abundant. Come give Anita’s food a taste.
DJ Dusty Staircase
Every Wednesday night, DJ Dusty Staircase spinning vinyl and setting the good vibes.
Soup and Bread: Women's Resource Center
What is Soup and Bread? It’s simple. Local restaurants donate soup. You pay what you want. All money raised goes to a local non-profit.
This month’s non-profit: Women’s Resource Center
Kitchen Takeover: Tim Kemp
Allium Hill’s Chef Tim Kemp brings his take on convivial wine bar bites to The Little Fleet. Tim has spent his culinary career cooking in New York City’s fine dining scene, private cheffing for the rich & famous, as culinary director for Blue Apron and offering farm-to-table private dining experiences at Leelanau County's Allium Hill. This kitchen takeover is a rare chance to enjoy a taste of Chef Tim’s rustic yet elegant cuisine, with a winter wine bar menu full of small, shareable plates designed to pair with a glass of wine.
*Specially curated wine selections will be available to pair with your meal.
