• ArtPrize 2023

    ArtPrize is an annual, international art festival and competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan—a celebration of creative ideas, conversations, experimentation, and inclusiveness. ArtPrize 2023 is free and open to the public, […]

  • State of Play Breakfast Fundraiser

    You're invited to attend our State of Play Breakfast on Thursday, September 21 at 8am on the Rainbow Road at 11 Sheldon Ave NE. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast featuring delicious El Granjero burritos, Madcap Coffee, Nantucket Bakery treats, Good Judys juice, and more, followed by tours of the highly anticipated Xavier Riddle and the Secret […]

  • State of Play Breakfast Fundraiser

    Experience an engaging morning filled with insights and inspiration! We are honored to have Yazeed Moore, Senior Program Officer at the esteemed WK Kellogg Foundation, as our keynote speaker. Prepare to be inspired by his insightful perspective on the importance of play in shaping the future of our community. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast featuring delicious […]

  • Relax at Rosa | Midwest Skies

    #RelaxAtRosa returns to Rosa Parks Circle!  You're invited to this FREE lunchtime concert series every Thursday, all summer from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. It's the perfect opportunity to step away from your desk and enjoy lunch outside. Food Trucks at this event: Around Baking Company (Pizza) Airborne Burritos (Burritos) Bigfoot Burger Co (Burgers) El Caribe (Caribbean […]

  • Crafternoons

    Crafternoons

    Crafternoons Thursdays, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14, 2023, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE 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 with neighbors while […]

  • 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!

  • 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 […]

  • Naughty Bingo

    Join the divas of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions as they play drag bingo the only way we know how: NAUGHTY! We’ve got bigger, kinkier prizes than ever before, sponsored by Naughty Bettie! DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2023 TIME: 6PM Showtime, First ball drops at 6:30PM! LOCATION: Naughty Bettie, 706 Curve St., Grand Rapids TICKETS: $20, […]

  • Lynn Thompson

    Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!

  • Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Stephen Sondheim’s thrilling, theatrical treat, Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony’s, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road […]

  • Gold Coast’s 8th Annual Diaper Drive with Nestlings Diaper Bank & Great Start Parent Coalition

    Gold Coast Doulas is holding our 8th annual Diaper Drive from September 1st to October 1st, 2023. Giving back is an important foundation of our business as a Certified B Corporation; clean diapers make a significant impact on the health of new families and our giving focus is on supporting low-income women and children. One […]

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