• Canvas & Cookies with E’lla Webber

    Get in touch with your creative side at this painting workshop for adults! Led by local artist E’lla Webber, attendees will create their own art work, while enjoying Daddy’s Dough Cookies. All supplies will be provided. Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation and the Wege Foundation for their support of this program. […]

  • West Michigan Home and Garden Show

    West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show is back for its 44th season! With 13 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and […]

  • People First Economy: 2024 Annual Meeting

    Join committed partners, area business leaders, program participants, and community champions for an engaging and inspiring evening. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of People First Economy, our program areas, our financials, and some new friends. We're excited to include some Local First favorites like a Mini Fork Fest, a Member Marketplace, and […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 & […]

  • West Michigan Home and Garden Show

    West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show is back for its 44th season! With 13 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and service you’ll ever need, all under one roof, this is the show to attend! Show Dates & Hours: Thursday, February 29 2pm-8pm Friday, March 1 […]

  • Chef’s Dinner Experience: Chef Oscar’s Prehispanic Noche de Chicomecóatl

    Don't miss out on Chef of the Year, Chef Oscar's Prehispanic Noche de Chicomecóatl Dinner Experience at MeXo on Friday, March 1st at 6 pm! This special event features a unique blend of traditional Mexican flavors and contemporary culinary techniques, creating a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience. Be sure to get your tickets early as these […]

  • I Heart Recycled Art – Opening Night –

    Cocoon Art Space presents a two-month long celebration of recycled art! Beginning with a juried art exhibition featuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional art pieces created from found objects and reused or repurposed materials. During March and April, Cocoon will be sponsoring a variety of workshops focused on repurposing materials for art and fashion. For the fashion […]

  • Dining in the Dark at the Kirby House

    Friday, March 1st at 6pm $49/person (price includes 4-course Chef’s dinner. Cash bar available.) **Reservations Required.** Call 616.846.3299 to reserve your seats! (Please let staff know of any food allergies at time of reservation) Join us for Dining in the Dark, a unique taste experience that includes a blindfold and a surprise menu. Studies show […]

  • Vibras Con Mi Gente at City Built!

    Vibe with us to celebrate the continued growth of our Hispanic & Latino beer collaboration initiative along with our charitable partners, The Somos Comunidad Fund and The Grand Rapids Community Foundation. An evening filled with Latin DJ music from DJ Bandit and DJ Preck. Spoken Word with local Latino artists and Hispanic Brewers bringing light […]

  • Round Creek String Band

    Round Creek String Band

    Hailing from West Michigan, Round Creek String Band is headed to the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in Marquette, MI. Bringing you some old time folk vibes, this high-energy string band is sure to deliver! Free Admission All Ages Welcome www.roundcreekstringband.com/

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