Friday Night Live begins at 6

LUDINGTON — The first of four Friday Night Lives will be tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Ludington. Tonight’s event includes performers Fremont John, Gasta and Mojo Hammer. It will also feature Sandcastles Children’s Castle, pony rides, obstacle courses and food vendors.

Following FNL will be a garden party in the North James Street Plaza featuring K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Other dates are July 18, 25 and Aug. 1.