• April Wine School: France vs. Italy

    Wine School is in session! This year we are selling all tickets online to make it more convenient to reserve your spot. Seating is limited, and our events sell out […]

  • ‘Understanding Emotional Intelligence’ 1/2 Day Seminar

    "Understanding Emotional Intelligence” is a foundational seminar that is intended to introduce the construct of emotional intelligence (EI) and provide an overview as to how EI is assessed and applied. […]

  • Crafternoons

    Crafternoons

    Join us for an afternoon of coffee, cookies, and crafts. Bring your own project or make a craft with the supplies provided by the library. Meet new friends and chat […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    Wine on Thursdays

    EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk […]

  • 3rd Thursdays

    3rd Thursdays

    Sip. Shop. Stroll. Third Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, retail spaces, restaurants, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route.  It spans the neighborhoods […]

  • Supper Club: Pho Soc Tran

    Join us for our monthly Supper Club and support refugee/immigrant owned restaurants in Grand Rapids! Sept 14: Backyard Persian Oct 5: Rio Nov 2: Friendsgiving Potluck @ The 906 Dec […]

  • Music in the Stacks: Free Hat

    Rooted in the eclectic influences of trip-hop, jazz, punk, indie rock, and jungle, Free Hat creates a mesmerizing auditory experience that leaves audiences in awe. Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:00 […]

  • April Coffee Hour

    The Local First Coffee Hour events are a casual opportunity to connect with member businesses, hear about our upcoming programs, and learn how to build an economy that puts people […]

  • Amaze & Amuse: A Modern Day Magic Show

    This all-star lineup of top magicians from around the country is sure to blow minds and drop jaws! The show features recent America’s Got Talent Magician and Ventriloquist Brynn Cummings, […]

  • Friday Nights at Bobarino’s

    Friday Nights at Bobarino’s

    TGIF at Bobarino's! This venue on the 2nd floor of The B.O.B. offers something for everyone with alternating themed DJ nights from 10pm-1am. Throwback nights feature retro hits from the '60s through early 2000s with DJ Jay Vee. Country nights offer all of your favorite country hits with DJ the DJ! Check out the schedule […]

  • Eve Nightclub at the B.O.B

    Eve Nightclub at the B.O.B

    The weekend is calling, and so is the dance floor!  Elevate your weekend game and join us at Eve Nightclub every Friday and Saturday for the ultimate night life experience. Lights go down, beats turn up, and let the night carry you away! Head to the top of The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids every […]

  • 2024 Community Cleanup & Volunteer After Party

    Started in 2009 by a group of westside neighbors, helping the Westside put its best foot forward for the return of warm weather! This event has become a larger effort […]

  • Pro-Kids Show with Tim Hannig (WonderBash)

    Get ready for a magical treat the whole family will love! Tim Hannig's Pro-Kids Show is coming to town – a laughter-packed adventure seen at Six Flags, the Country Music […]

  • I Heart Recycled Art – Fashion Show and SoDiv Shop Hop

    April 20th Recycle Fashion Show SoDiv Shop Hop Re-Fashion! For the fashion forward crowd, a Recycle Fashion Show will be held showcasing the entries of local, eco-conscious fashion designers on […]

  • Flights & Insights

    Flights & Insights

    Ready to elevate your Saturday afternoons? Join us starting February 10th at 3pm for Flights & Insights - the newest beer experience at Brewery Vivant!  Sip on a flight of delicious Vivant […]

  • Feel Good Magic Tour with Taylor Hughes (WonderBash)

    Fresh off the release of his second special ENJOY THE RIDE Taylor Hughes brings his signature style of hilarious storytelling and mind-blowing magic with an all-new show for the FEEL […]

  • Eve Nightclub at the B.O.B

    Eve Nightclub at the B.O.B

    The weekend is calling, and so is the dance floor!  Elevate your weekend game and join us at Eve Nightclub every Friday and Saturday for the ultimate night life experience. […]

  • Best of West Michigan Maple Syrup Contest

    Local Producers will compete in color and taste. Join us and test the taste yourself with pancakes Alpine Twp. Historical will serve. For information call 616-784-1262.

  • Tuesday evening HypnoBirthing Series with Gold Coast Doulas, LLC. A comprehensive study of physiologic birth that gives you the tools needed to have a calm and satisfying birth. HypnoBirthing is […]

  • A Taste of Live Jazz

    A Taste of Live Jazz

    Grab a glass of wine, order your favorite foods, and listen to LIVE JAZZ by Mike & Mike every Wednesday from 5-8 pm in the bar area at Lake Bluff […]

  • Full I Composting for Beginners with Wormies

    Pre-registration is required for this program. Join Wormies Vermicompost staff as they share everything you need to know to begin composting at home. After setting the stage with the basics of composting and why composting is important, they’ll highlight what is considered acceptable scraps for compost, how to maintain your compost, when and how to […]

  • Injury Wise with University of Michigan Health-West Sports Medicine

    Torn muscles, sprained ankles and shin splints. These are just some of the injuries that plague athletes. And when you're injured, you have questions and you want answers. Come to Gazelle Sports and spend ten minutes one-on-one with a sports medicine professional from University of Michigan Health-West Sports Medicine to discuss your specific injury concerns. […]

  • Grand Rapids Lantern Festival

    Grand Rapids Lantern Festival

    APRIL 10 – JUNE 16 WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY | 7:30PM – 11:30PM The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is a truly breathtaking experience for all ages. John Ball Zoo is the first and only place you can see these incredible works of art in Michigan. The lantern festival will feature handcrafted Asian lantern displays that will […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    Wine on Thursdays

    EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!

  • Beach Glass Wind Chimes – Grand Haven

    Join the party and create your own custom wind chime April 25th at The Kirby House in Grand Haven! ABOUT THIS EVENT: Michigan is known for it's beautiful lakes and large sandy dunes. Beach glass is created when turbulent waves combine with course sand to create a natural rock tumbling effect. The resulting product is […]

  • Plug ‘n’ Play Open Mic at City Built

    Plug ‘n’ Play Open Mic at City Built

    Plug 'N' Play Open Mic Nights! Starting January 18th • 7:00 - 9:00PM Sign-up is at 6:30PM Performers get $2 off draft pints! JOIN US! Solo/Duos Guitars Ukulele Cajons Brass Poets Covers & Originals Cheers! NO - Bands, drum kits, early sign-ups, keyboards, or rude-dudes Available for you to use: 1/4" cables, music stands & […]

  • Baila at the B.O.B: Latin Night

    Baila at the B.O.B: Latin Night

    Every Thursday Night in H.O.M.E. Free Latin Dance Lessons - 8pm-9pm Music and Dancing 9pm - close Baila at The B.O.B. with us every Thursday night for Latin Night! This event includes FREE dance lessons from 8pm-9pm by some of Grand Rapid's best professional dance instructors from Grand Rapids Cuban Salsa group! Check out the […]

  • Hands-on Windows Workshop

    Hands-on Windows Workshop

    Living in or owning older homes can be intimidating (and expensive!) when trying to make repairs. Let the experts at Heritage Window Restoration and Midtown Craftsmen help diminish that intimidation factor when it comes to repairing those beautiful old windows yourself! This intensive level, hands-on window rehabilitation training will de-mystify typical repairs, such as: removing, […]

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