Upcoming Events
Christmas Schedule
Tuesday, 12/24, Christmas Eve we’re open 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Wednesday, 12/25, Christmas Day we’re CLOSED
Thursday, 12/26 - Saturday, 12/28 we’re open from 8:00AM - 3:00PM
We will have a limited menu this week
New Year Break
The show will be CLOSED from Sunday, 12/29 - Wednesday, 1/8
Regular hours will resume Thursday, 1/9 at 7:00AM
Christmas Sing-Along
Ever want to sit around a piano and sing old holiday tunes? Pianist Terrie Sprague will be leading the audience in season favorites, both secular and traditional, for this fun, festive evening. Lyrics will be projected so everyone can join in. On pitch or off, all voices are welcome!
Game Night
Bring a game, bring a friend - or don’t! Just come and see what trouble you can get into. There is plenty of seating and tables for all gaming adventures. Lydia will be hosting a one-shot D&D game.
There will be pizza rolls!!
Author Event: Caroline Stevenson
Meet local author, Caroline Stevenson, who will be debuting her newly published sequel to The Missing Visteria. You'll be able to chat with her, buy The Missing Visteria and the sequel and some cool swag. She'll be reading a portion of the book, answering questions, and signing copies. Join us to celebrate!
This is a free event and appropriate for all ages.
Family Christmas Trivia
Think you and yours are Christmas Trivia champions? Get your Christmas on with this family friendly event that will test your holiday spirit. Bring your biological besties or your chosen besties as teammates and work those noggins for fun prizes
This is a free event
J Plays Originals
J has been a musician for almost 40 years and has been writing and developing his own bluesy tunes. He’ll be sharing his originals right here at Big Rock!
Chesaning Candle Walk Schedule
We have special hours for the Chesaning Candle Walk:
Friday, 11/29 - 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday, 11/30 - 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Because we will be closed on Thanksgiving, we will have a limited menu
Thanksgiving Schedule
Wednesday, 11/27, Thanksgiving Eve we’re open 7:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday, 11/28, Thanksgiving Day we’re CLOSED
Vendor Pop-Up: The Farmer's Daughter
Alex of The Farmer's Daughter will be in the shop with a larger offering of her unique, hand painted wall art - lovely additions to any wall
Open Mic
If you sing, play an instrument, write poetry, lip sync like a rock star, juggle, dance or any other talent you want to share, bring it on out for Open Mic! All ages are welcome. We have a sound system (with bluetooth), amp, keyboard and a 9'x16' stage. Sign up at the door.
This is a free event for all ages.
Author Event: Tracy Foster & Shannon Cooper-Toma
Local authors, Tracy and Shannon, will be with us to read portions of their Benson's Adventures series, share their journey in creating it, answer questions and sign books. Copies will be available for purchase for wonderful Christmas gifts!
Vendor Pop-Up: The Enright Homestead
The Enright Homestead will be here selling their lovely homemade products and gift baskets - perfect for the holidays!
Women In Business Guess Who Mystery Night
Chesaning Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Women in Business Night at our shop! We will be closing EARLY at 4pm to make sure everything is ready for the event at 5pm. If you’re a Chamber Business, please reach out to the Chamber to sign up your business, so you can join in the fun!
Game Night
Bring a game, bring a friend - or don’t! Just come and see what trouble you can get into. There is plenty of seating and tables for all gaming adventures. Lydia will be hosting a one-shot D&D game.
There will be pizza rolls!!
Vendor Pop-Up: Walk & Wander
Cheyanne will be selling her eco-friendly, outdoor themed gear. Check out her merch at www.walknwander.com
Halloween: Open until 8:00pm
We'll be open until 8pm on Halloween and have $2 hot chocolates or hot ciders!
Halloween Kid Krawl
Big Rock Coffee & Events is participating in the very first Halloween Kid Krawl in Chesaning. We will have $1 hot chocolates, cider, and a spooky treat!
Ghost Stories: Artist Talk & Costume Party
Cathy & Amanda Brasfield, local mediums, adventure to cemeteries and abandoned places in search of haunting stories and chilling photos. This Friday they're going to share their experiences and the audience is invited to share theirs, too! Come dressed in a costume and enter the contest to win a $50, $20, or $10 gift card to the shop. You can enter for a door prize when you arrive. We'll schmooze with fellow ghouls after the ghost stories!
Silent Book Club
Bring a book, get cozy, and read with your fellow book worms. No expectations, no social demands - just reading, a yummy drink, and quiet
Vendor Pop Up: Abnormal Rage Designs
Abnormal Rage Designs: Lilyanne will be in the shop with her unique graphic designs
Matt Canfield & The Easton Express
Matt and his band plays a mix of old country and rock! This is a free event for all ages
Game Night
Bring a game, bring a friend - or don’t! Just come and see what trouble you can get into. There is plenty of seating and tables for all gaming adventures.
Vendor Pop-Up: Pretty Gold Thing
PRETTY GOLD THING - Michele Perry will be at the shop with her permanent jewelry
Writer's Night
Are you a writer? Would you like a community of fellow writers to discuss plot, form, and characters? The Writer's Night is to gage interest in a regular writer's round table and just an opportunity to meet your fellow wordsmiths!
Vendor Pop-Up: Weigl Designs
Carrie will have all her fabulous fall merch out from 9am - 1pm
Open Mic
Dust off your talent and bring it out for the first open mic of the season! Sign up at the door or just come and watch
Our Words Poetry Night
We're so excited to welcome Nick & Amanda's friend from Minnesota - Amanda Bailey, an award winning poet, who will be sharing her folksy performance poetry. Also performing are local poets Kindra Austin and Lilyanne Walworth! After the featured artists, audience members are welcome to come up and share their poetry.
Handmade Music Festival Fundraiser
The boys are back again! Come support and celebrate this unique, homegrown music festival and end your summer on the right note.
Zachary James kicks off the evening with "lyrics for the mind and music for the soul." Then The Rupple Brothers & Co will "blend honest wisps of folk with an air of psychedelia" to finish the evening. This is a collaboration between Big Rock Coffee & Events and The Handmade Music Festival.
Suggested $10 donation and a special fundraiser drink to support the Festival.