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Make It a Full Wellness Morning!
Heading to Small Craft? Why not start your day with a sauna session at Takka before your visit.
Our sauna along the portage offers the perfect way to ground yourself before the buzz of the day - step into the warmth, breathe deeply, and let your body and mind reset. Whether you’re loosening up your muscles for a run, easing into a weekend paddle, or just craving a quiet pause, a sauna at Takka sets the tone.
Sessions are easy to secure ahead of time, and you’ll leave refreshed, connected, and ready to savor whatever’s next.
Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 PM for Trivia Night at Small Craft. A free, fun, and friendly competition hosted by Kenna Sanford. Play in teams of 2–6 (or join one when you arrive) and take on three rounds of questions, with themes that change weekly.
Winners get a $25 Small Craft gift card, plus enjoy $1 off drafts from 7:00–8:30 PM. No signup needed, just show up, grab a drink, and get thinking!
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
The FITZ + LIVE MUSIC ( BUGS DON’T BIKE)
Thursday nights at the canal just got even better.
From 4–8 PM (or until sold out), The Fitz is bringing their craft to the waterfront with stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches. Some weeks you'll find a signature favorite, and some weeks there may be a surprise, but either way it’s worth showing up hungry.
Then, from 6 - 9 join us for an evening of fresh, local music as Bugs Don’t Bike brings their duo set to the area! Their sound is the perfect balance of fun and fast, slow and melodic, never too hard, never too soft.
⚽ World Cup Trivia
Get warmed up for the biggest match in football with an afternoon of World Cup Trivia at Small Craft! Test your knowledge of legendary players, unforgettable matches, iconic goals, and World Cup history before cheering on the final.
Trivia Format
3 rounds of World Cup-themed trivia
Teams of 2–6 players
Questions covering historic moments, famous players, host nations, records, and more
Prizes
🏆 The winning team will receive a $25 Small Craft gift card.
Gather your team, grab your favorite drink, and see if you have what it takes to be crowned our World Cup Trivia champions before kickoff!
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
The Fitz + Live Music (Sisu & Sirens)
Thursday nights at the canal just got even better.
From 4–8 PM (or until sold out), The Fitz is bringing their craft to the waterfront with stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches. Some weeks you'll find a signature favorite, and some weeks there may be a surprise, but either way it’s worth showing up hungry.
Then, from 6–9 PM, unwind with an evening of live, local music from Sisu & Sirens. 🎶
Featuring Randy Riutta on guitar and vocals alongside Lauren Lachen on vocals, this talented Keweenaw duo brings a mix of heartfelt tunes that perfectly complement a summer evening on the waterfront.
Grab a drink, settle into the Buoyard, and enjoy great music, good company, and beautiful views.
Canal Rock at Porvoo Park: Uncle Pete's Red Hot Revue
📢 Before you head to Porvoo Park, stop by Small Craft and ask for a to-go cup so you can enjoy your favorite beverage while listening to the music. 🍻🎶
Then settle in for an evening with Uncle Pete's Red Hot Revue, a favorite horn-driven band from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Their lively blend of vintage rock, soul, R&B, and electric Americana has made them a crowd favorite at summer concert series and community festivals throughout the region.
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
Live Music: Rewind
Get ready to turn back the clock with Rewind, a classic rock band from Hancock, MI, bringing the best hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s to the Buoyard stage. With high-energy performances and timeless songs, Rewind captures the spirit of rock n’ roll’s golden decades—perfect for singing along, reminiscing, and, of course, dancing.
If you grew up on the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, or The Eagles, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
Come dance with us at the Buoyard to the soundtrack of rock’s greatest era!
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Canal Rock at Porvoo Park: SuperSuits
📢 Heading to Porvoo Park for Canal Rock? Stop by Small Craft first and ask for a to-go cup so you can enjoy your favorite beverage while taking in the music. 🍻🎶
Then travel back in time with SuperSuits, a popular local '50s and '60s rock cover band from the Houghton-Hancock area. Fronted by Clint Kyro, the band brings nostalgic hits and timeless rock favorites that keep audiences singing along and dancing all evening.
The Fitz + Live Music
Thursday nights at the canal just got even better.
From 4–8 PM (or until sold out), The Fitz is bringing their craft to the waterfront with stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches. Some weeks you'll find a signature favorite, and some weeks there may be a surprise, but either way it’s worth showing up hungry.
Then from 6 - 9 PM Get ready for an evening of upbeat, jazzy tunes and danceable rhythms with Steve Jones & The Tall Grass Band! This crowd-pleasing group brings high-energy, feel-good music that’s perfect for sipping a drink, tapping your toes, and getting out on the lawn to dance.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night, this band knows how to get the crowd moving!
Canal Rock at Porvoo Park: Chad Borgen and The Collective
📢 Heading to Porvoo Park for Canal Rock? Stop by Small Craft first and ask for a to-go cup so you can enjoy your favorite beverage while taking in the music. 🍻🎶
Then don't miss Chad Borgen and The Collective, bringing a high-energy mix of classic country and rock 'n' roll to the stage. Known for their authentic sound and talented musicianship, they've built a loyal following across the Upper Midwest with great songs, genuine country music, and no gimmicks—just a fun night of live music.
Canal Rock at Porvoo Park: Back Traxx
📢 Heading to Porvoo Park for Canal Rock? Stop by Small Craft first and ask for a to-go cup so you can enjoy your favorite beverage while taking in the music. 🍻🎶
Close out the Canal Rock season with Back TRAXX, a favorite Upper Peninsula party band from the Hancock-Houghton area. Playing crowd-pleasing hits from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s, they'll have the park singing, dancing, and celebrating the final night of another great summer of live music.
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Live Music: Make Believe Spurs
Make Believe Spurs: Live Music at Small Craft in Hancock, Michigan
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
The Fitz + Live Music (Uncle Floyd)
Thursday nights at the canal just got even better.
From 4–8 PM (or until sold out), The Fitz is bringing their craft to the waterfront with stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches. Some weeks you'll find a signature favorite, and some weeks there may be a surprise, but either way it’s worth showing up hungry.
Then from 6–9 PM, enjoy live music from Uncle Floyd, a favorite across the Keweenaw Peninsula. Their unplugged acoustic set features crowd-pleasing covers from Pink Floyd, John Mayer, and classic rock legends. Known for their laid-back style and engaging performances, Uncle Floyd has become a staple at outdoor venues, festivals, and community events throughout Copper Harbor, Houghton, and beyond.
Great food. Great cocktails. Live music on the waterfront. Grab a drink, gather with friends, and make Thursday night your new favorite tradition.
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
Live Music: Bees!Bees!Bees!Bees!Bees!Bees!
Join us Wednesday, June 24 from 6–9 PM at Small Craft in the Boatyard for an evening with Bees!Bees!Bees!Bees!Bees!Bees! (or Bees!x6).
Since spring 2023, Bees!x6 have pulled nectar from anti-folk, rock, indie, punk, and blues to create one sweet honey of reverberation. The six-piece ensemble blends traditional rock instruments with banjo, mandolin, mixed vocals, winds, and keys to create a full-bodied sound. From folksy and catchy to melodic and heartfelt to gritty and raw, Bees!x6 traverse genres while maintaining a thread that connects the hive.
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Longest Day, Longest Drink
Longest Day, Longest Drink ☀️
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with us at Small Craft & Takka Saunas for an evening along the canal filled with cold plunges, lawn games, flower crowns, Long Drink specials, giveaways, and good summer vibes.
We’ll be pouring rotating Long Drink specials throughout the evening, hosting fun activities and tournaments, and keeping the energy going all night long. Stop by for a cold plunge experience with Takka, try your luck with giveaways, hang out with friends, and soak in the longest day of the year with us.
Expect:
• Rotating Long Drink specials
• Cold plunges + Long Drink swag
• Lawn games & cornhole tournament
• Long Drink sampling
• Flower crown making (kukkaseppele 🌸)
• Summer vibes by the water all evening long
Friday, June 19
Come hang with us and celebrate summer the Finnish way 🇫🇮
See you there!
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
Live Music: Scott Gibbs and Heaven
Scott Gibbs and Heaven: Live Music at Small Craft in Hancock, Michigan
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Buoyard Bash
Bridgefest nights are best spent by the canal. Join us at Small Craft + Takka Saunas for an evening of cold drinks, hot saunas, good chats, boat parade watching, and fireworks under the summer sky.
Grab a drink in the Buoyard, warm up in the sauna, cool off in the plunge, and settle in for one of our favorite nights of the summer. We’ve got the perfect canal-side spot to catch all the action — from the boat parade to the fireworks finale.
Enjoy:
Community sauna sessions at Takka
Cold plunge tub + Water Wall
Cozy canal-side fire pit
Front-row views of the boat parade & fireworks
Classic Small Craft summer vibes all night long
Boat Parade at 9:30 PM
Fireworks at 10:35 PM
Small Craft opens at noon.
18+ only in the sauna area. No alcohol allowed inside the sauna space and no dogs in the Buoyard during fireworks.
See you in the Buoyard ⚓
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
Trivia
Trivia Night at Small Craft
Every Wednesday starting at 7:00PM
Trivia nights are on at Small Craft! Join us every Wednesday for 90 minutes of friendly competition, cold drinks, and good vibes.
Weekly Format:
4 rounds of 5 questions
Teams of 2–6 players
A fun mix of themed and general knowledge trivia
Themes change weekly!
Prizes & Specials:
Winning team gets a $25 Small Craft gift card
$1 off draft beers from 7:00–9:00 PM
Trivia takes place downstairs at Small Craft. Just show up with your crew, grab a drink, and get ready to flex those brain muscles!
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Takka Flow with Ava from Intention Yoga Wellness
Reset with the Trifecta of Social Wellness
Stretch out. Heat up. Rehydrate.
Join us for a full-body reset designed to restore balance and connection.
What You’ll Experience
• 60-minute guided yoga with Ave Ayers from Intention Yoga Wellness in Small Craft’s Flybridge - a private upstairs room overlooking the canal. Mats provided.
• 90-minute social sauna session at Takka Saunas Portage with fresh towels, fireside lounging, optional aromatherapy, and a Hydration Station featuring water, herbal tea, and electrolytes.
• $5 Small Craft drink token to complete your ritual.
Optional Add-Ons
• Sauna Hat
• Sparkling LMNT electrolytes
• Drink token upgrade
Investment
$ 45 per person
Reserve your spot and join us in the glow - Book your session here.
Class Style
This relaxation and meditation class is guided by a yoga teacher with a foundation in vinyasa flow. While their teaching roots are dynamic and movement-based, this class offers a softer pace—inviting students to slow down, breathe deeply, and fully unwind. With mindful cues, gentle transitions, and intentional stillness, the teacher creates a calming space to release tension and reconnect with the breath. Perfect for students looking to balance an active practice with rest and restoration.
Perfect For
All levels welcome - whether you’re sharing a morning with friends, soaking in a cozy canal-side date, or taking a solo moment to reset.
Small Craft and Takka are right next door — no need to drive or commute between. Simply stroll over and enjoy the full experience, all within a few steps.
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
Trivia
Trivia Night at Small Craft
Every Wednesday starting at 7:00PM
Trivia nights are on at Small Craft! Join us every Wednesday for 90 minutes of friendly competition, cold drinks, and good vibes.
Weekly Format:
4 rounds of 5 questions
Teams of 2–6 players
A fun mix of themed and general knowledge trivia
Themes change weekly!
Prizes & Specials:
Winning team gets a $25 Small Craft gift card
$1 off draft beers from 7:00–9:00 PM
Trivia takes place downstairs at Small Craft. Just show up with your crew, grab a drink, and get ready to flex those brain muscles!
Fitz Rotating Food Pop-up
The Fitz is bringing their craft-focused, detail-obsessed approach to the canal. Think stacked, flavor-packed sandwiches built the way they build everything — intentionally, boldly, and without cutting corners.
Some weeks it’ll be a signature favorite. Some weeks there might be a surprise. Either way, it’s going to be worth showing up hungry.
Great food. Great cocktails. A very good reason to make Thursday your night out.
Starts at 4 PM - 8 PM or until sold out.
Live Music: Scott Gibbs and Heaven
Scott Gibbs and Heaven: Live Music at Small Craft in Hancock, Michigan
Oysters + Bubbles
Oysters and champagne are like peanut butter and jelly or Small Craft and The Fitz; they just make sense together and might eventually make you fat. Today we’re featuring Drappier Carte D’or, a Fitz favorite.
Oyster variety and mignonette will rotate. 🦪🍾
Starts at 4 PM until sold out.
Trivia
Trivia Night at Small Craft
Every Wednesday starting at 7:00PM
Trivia nights are on at Small Craft! Join us every Wednesday for 90 minutes of friendly competition, cold drinks, and good vibes.
Weekly Format:
4 rounds of 5 questions
Teams of 2–6 players
A fun mix of themed and general knowledge trivia
Themes change weekly!
Prizes & Specials:
Winning team gets a $25 Small Craft gift card
$1 off draft beers from 7:00–9:00 PM
Trivia takes place downstairs at Small Craft. Just show up with your crew, grab a drink, and get ready to flex those brain muscles!