Wharton Center for Performing Arts
East Lansing, MI
750 East Shaw Lane 48824
VENUE GUIDE
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
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STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Make the event easier by staying close to Wharton Center for Performing Arts and the surrounding East Lansing area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott East Lansing
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (371 reviews)
Residence Inn by Marriott East Lansing
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (438 reviews)
Marriott East Lansing at University Place
1.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (1,070 reviews)
Clarion Pointe East Lansing University Area
1.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (307 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Wharton Center for Performing Arts & the Area
Wharton Center for Performing Arts is an event venue in East Lansing, MI. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Wharton Center for Performing Arts for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Thrive at Owen Hall
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (35 reviews)
Subway
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (182 reviews)
Little Caesars Pizza
0.5 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (286 reviews)
Bell's Greek Pizza
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (872 reviews)
Conrad's Grill
0.5 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (520 reviews)
Pita Way - East Lansing
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (191 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
The Local Epicurean | East Lansing
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (29 reviews)
College of Music
0.9 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (83 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (540 reviews)
7-Eleven
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (44 reviews)
TOASTE
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee near Wharton Center for Performing Arts for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (215 reviews)
Moka & Co
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee near Wharton Center for Performing Arts for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (379 reviews)
Museums
MSU Museum
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (468 reviews)
Meridian Historical Village
2.8 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (186 reviews)
African World Museum and Resource Center
2.8 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (13 reviews)
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
4.0 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (619 reviews)
Attractions
Michigan 4-H Children's Garden
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (474 reviews)
Horticulture Gardens
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (429 reviews)
Abrams Planetarium
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (106 reviews)
Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum
0.4 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (98 reviews)
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
0.7 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (745 reviews)
Beal Botanical Garden
0.9 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (298 reviews)
Shopping
Brookfield Plaza
0.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (159 reviews)
East Oak Sq
0.8 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (114 reviews)
Trowbridge Plaza
1.3 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (597 reviews)
Frandor Shopping Center
2.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (5,627 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Subway
0.5 mi from the venue
Food near Wharton Center for Performing Arts for after the show or game.
Today: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (182 reviews)
Little Caesars Pizza
0.5 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (286 reviews)
Bell's Greek Pizza
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Today: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (872 reviews)
Conrad's Grill
0.5 mi from the venue
Food near Wharton Center for Performing Arts for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (520 reviews)
Pita Way - East Lansing
0.5 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (191 reviews)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Today: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (363 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
The Local Epicurean | East Lansing
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (29 reviews)
College of Music
0.9 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (83 reviews)
Getting to Wharton Center for Performing Arts
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PARKING PRICES
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