• September 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 first. We host them monthly with the support of Bloom Credit Union. Host highlight: THE PSYCON COMPANY exists to help both individuals and organizations achieve more satisfaction […]

  • Leadership & Emotional Intelligence

    Great leaders are highly emotionally intelligent. In this one-hour seminar, you will learn essential research findings regarding the intersection between leadership and emotional intelligence. This event is intended for anyone who is interested in leadership excellence or development. Presented by organizational psychologist and licensed professional counselor, Dr. Jonathan Mulder. Associated Business: THE PSYCON COMPANY

  • Monarch Day

    We’re turning this into a pollinator party! Partake in the mesmerizing experience of releasing monarch butterflies into the wild to begin their migration journey. Learn all about the role pollinators play in our natural environment and what conservation efforts you can do to help them flourish for years to come. Tinker Bell, Tiana, Peter Pan, […]

  • Live Music on the Patio

    Live Music on the Patio

    Your evening plans just got better: scenic views, tasty food, and LIVE tunes at Boatwerks!  Join us on the patio overlooking the beautiful Lake Macatawa from 5:30-8:30 pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays! View our complete live music lineup at https://boatwerksrestaurant.com/.../live-music/2024-05-30/1/ Associated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant

  • Sunset Cinema | Clueless

    DATE & TIME:Saturday, September 14 at 8:00 PM LOCATION:Studio Park Piazza ABOUT THE EVENT:No tickets are needed! Your top movie picks are in! Enjoy FREE Outdoor Movies at Studio Park this summer. Bring your family and friends, and get ready to see some of your favorite movies under the stars! SUNSET CINEMA LINE UP:- June […]

  • Live Music on the Patio

    Live Music on the Patio

    Your evening plans just got better: scenic views, tasty food, and LIVE tunes at Boatwerks!  Join us on the patio overlooking the beautiful Lake Macatawa from 5:30-8:30 pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays! View our complete live music lineup at https://boatwerksrestaurant.com/.../live-music/2024-05-30/1/ Associated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant

  • Live Music Mondays at Flat River Grill

    Live Music Mondays at Flat River Grill

    Dine with us every Monday evening and enjoy live music in Tributary at Flat River Grill! Shake up your Mondays with a variety of acoustic talents while you dine in comfort with our Wood-fired delights. Check out our music schedule below! January 22 - RustyPickel Duo January 29 - Clem & Cole from the Flat […]

  • Artist’s Way Project Art Workshops

    Artist’s Way Project Art Workshops

    Artist's Way Art Workshops are weekly art workshops as part of the Artist's Way Project. This is a 12-week project that is inspired by the book Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. What - Each week artists will share different interactive art workshops and experiences - dance, movement, visual art, mindfulness practices, and more. Every week […]

  • Run or Walk with Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo

    Run or Walk with Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo

    As much as we love connecting with you via Facebook, there’s nothing like group runs/walks and track workouts to build deeper connections. The Kalamazoo Herd is a free running & walking group that meets every Tuesday from the store @ 5:30 PM. Track workouts are offered on the first Tuesday of the month. Walkers & […]

  • Live Music on the Patio

    Live Music on the Patio

    Your evening plans just got better: scenic views, tasty food, and LIVE tunes at Cork Wine & Grille!  Join us on the patio overlooking the beautiful golf course on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 pm! View our complete live music lineup at https://corkwineandgrille.com/happening/3984/2024-05-28/ Associated Business: Cork Wine & Grille

  • September Wine School: Pinot Noir Camp

    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 quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets today! The cost to attend is $55 per person which includes wine, food, and the class. Never […]

  • Burger Night | Carvers + Aperitivo

    Join Aperitivo + Carvers for  Burger Night  Every Wednesday in September from 4pm-7pm Enjoy $2 off a burger from Carvers + $2 off any draft beer or glass of wine at Aperitivo Stop into Aperitivo to order your drink and you will receive your coupon for a Carvers burger. Once you place your order at the […]

  • 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. […]

  • INT’L Cafe at Brewery Vivant

    INT’L Cafe at Brewery Vivant

    Welcome to the brand new Grand Rapids Chapter of INT'L CAFE. Join in on our fun loving flavor of language cafe/intercambio style social language immersion events. Vivant will be hosting a language cafe every first and third Wednesday of the month so you can speak/sign your languages of choice. Spend your social hours with us […]

  • INT’L Cafe at Brewery Vivant

    INT’L Cafe at Brewery Vivant

    Welcome to the brand new Grand Rapids Chapter of INT'L CAFE. Join in on our fun loving flavor of language cafe/intercambio style social language immersion events. Vivant will be hosting a language cafe every first and third Wednesday of the month so you can speak/sign your languages of choice. Spend your social hours with us […]

  • Wine School: France vs. California

    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 quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets today! The cost to attend is $55 per person which includes wine, food, and the class. Never […]

  • Understanding Emotional Intelligence

    This 3-hour seminar introduces the construct of emotional intelligence and provides an overview of how our EI affects our personal and professional functioning. The seminar includes information on important differences between emotional intelligence, IQ, and personality. Interesting research on how EI can be leveraged to benefit both individuals and organizations will also be presented. 

  • 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!

  • Watercolor Drop-in Activity

    Drop in, bring a friend, and enjoy making art in our cozy gallery!Materials provided.Free event! Associated Business: Cocoon Art Space

  • 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 of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside, the Hotel District, Studio Park, and North Monroe.  Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art […]

  • Live Music on the Patio

    Live Music on the Patio

    Your evening plans just got better: scenic views, tasty food, and LIVE tunes at Boatwerks!  Join us on the patio overlooking the beautiful Lake Macatawa from 5:30-8:30 pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays! View our complete live music lineup at https://boatwerksrestaurant.com/.../live-music/2024-05-30/1/ Associated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant

  • The Leadership Challenge: Self Empowered

    Self Empowered introduces individuals to the language of leadership through the lens of their own behaviors. Everyone receives a personalized report with narrative feedback about their leadership skills and behaviors. Their report includes individualized tips and guidance on what leadership skills they naturally utilize and the areas where they can improve. The facilitated learning experience […]

  • Applications of Business Statistics in Management

    This full-day workshop will cover more advanced statistical techniques that are needed for making complex business decisions. Applications of descriptive statistics in areas such as inventory, accounts receivable, and pricing will be covered through workshop examples. Principles of hypothesis testing and inferential statistics will be presented with workshop exercises covering examples from manufacturing, financial services, […]

  • Burger Urge!

    Get ready to satisfy that burger craving—Burger Urge is rolling in hot at Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits from September 20-22! These burgers are coming for you, with all the topping madness and mid-rare perfection you can handle. Every burger needs the perfect beverage by its side, so be sure to choose from our assortment […]

  • BPP Presents: Villians’ Night Cabaret

    It’s giving evil, and we’re here for it. BPP's Villains' Night Cabaret will highlight the best of the best from the worst of the worst! Hosted by The Villainess Join Betka-Pope Productions for this FREE quarterly fundraiser! Featuring live music, comedy, burlesque and other acts, we’re bringing back the variety, talent, and brassiness of a […]

  • Oktoberfest 2024 at City Built

    OKTOBERFEST 2024 - FREE event! September 21st • Noon - 10PM Celebrate Oktoberfest with us for a FREE taproom event. The beer will be flowing and we'll be serving up our full food menu! The brewhouse will be open with an additional bar to serve up our German beer options. PRE-ORDER Mug & Beer Ticket• […]

  • Reactive Dog Recess Class

    ***Registration required in advance!*** Reactive dogs deserve fun and enrichment just as much as every other dog! We are so excited to bring you Reactive Dog Recess, a class designed specifically for our dog reactive friends. In this class you'll be able to continue building your dog's confidence and focus when working around other dogs […]

  • Banned Book Fair w/ Books & Mortar

    Remember those Scholastic Book Fairs from your childhood? We think upon those events with a certain fondness, and we are aiming to recreate them… but for grown ups with adult beverages and conversation with fellow book nerds! Join us on September 21st from 2-6pm for a mind-expanding collaboration with our fantastic neighbors, Books & Mortar. […]

  • Oktoberfest Party!

    Join us for our annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 21st from 3-10pm! Enjoy live music, delicious food, and plenty of beer to go around. It's a day you won’t want to miss!⁠⁠ Free Admission  Special Food Features  Live Music:⁠⁠3:30 - 5:30 PM: David Wells German Strolling Oompah Band⁠6:00 - 9:00 PM: Kalamazoo Concert Brass⁠⁠Mark your calendar and […]

  • Live Music on the Patio

    Live Music on the Patio

    Your evening plans just got better: scenic views, tasty food, and LIVE tunes at Boatwerks!  Join us on the patio overlooking the beautiful Lake Macatawa from 5:30-8:30 pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays! View our complete live music lineup at https://boatwerksrestaurant.com/.../live-music/2024-05-30/1/ Associated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant

  • The Dirty Herd

    The Dirty Herd

    Meet us at Riley Trails each second and fourth Sunday of the month and we'll get some miles in together. Bonus: on special dates we'll welcome some of our favorite brands who will bring some of their models to test drive. All paces welcome!

  • Live Music on the Patio

    Live Music on the Patio

    Your evening plans just got better: scenic views, tasty food, and LIVE tunes at Boatwerks!  Join us on the patio overlooking the beautiful Lake Macatawa from 5:30-8:30 pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays! View our complete live music lineup at https://boatwerksrestaurant.com/.../live-music/2024-05-30/1/ Associated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant

  • Live Music Mondays at Flat River Grill

    Live Music Mondays at Flat River Grill

    Dine with us every Monday evening and enjoy live music in Tributary at Flat River Grill! Shake up your Mondays with a variety of acoustic talents while you dine in comfort with our Wood-fired delights. Check out our music schedule below! January 22 - RustyPickel Duo January 29 - Clem & Cole from the Flat […]

  • Artist’s Way Project Art Workshops

    Artist’s Way Project Art Workshops

    Artist's Way Art Workshops are weekly art workshops as part of the Artist's Way Project. This is a 12-week project that is inspired by the book Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. What - Each week artists will share different interactive art workshops and experiences - dance, movement, visual art, mindfulness practices, and more. Every week […]

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