Spend your summer nights at John Ball Zoo’s 21 and up concert series, Roaring Nights! Guests can stroll through the Zoo to see animal activities, while enjoying live music, craft beer and wines, specialty food, and no kids! Each Roaring Nights will feature a different live band. Cabildo will be performing on Tuesday, August 8th!
John Ball Zoo is celebrating our Lions and other felines, you could even say it’s a feline festival! Check out all of the educational activities by your favorite felines. Authentic African dancers and musicians will be joining the celebration in efforts to raise awareness towards conservation efforts and teach guests how you can contribute to […]
Celebrate short films with the Open Projector Night series, a recurring cinematic event presenting the work of local, regional, and national filmmakers with a Michigan connection. Enjoy a diverse range of movies from animated narratives, and commercial work, to experimental pieces. After the event, participate in a question-and-answer panel with the filmmakers and vote for […]
Amaze & Amuse is a modern day magic show that features comedy, mind blowing magic and lots of audience participation held in the 60 seat intimate Koning Micro Cinema at Wealthy Theatre. The show will feature Grand Rapids comedy magician Trino and special guest magician "Just Joe" Chasney. This show is recommended for ages 13+. […]
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: Cocoon Art Space, the artful, cozy, wondrous place, is a working a […]
On Sunday, August 13th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, 100+ vendors will feature art, crafts, and locally grown flowers at Fulton Street Market! During your visit, eat among concessions […]
We are hosting a fun family fun event this Sunday, August 13th at 11:30 am! Come out and see Bounce, the bear, make a skydive! At approximately 11:30 am, we […]
Guess what? Broad Leaf's four year anniversary is coming up and we are ready to party the week away from August 15-20! Get ready for the ultimate celebrations with awesome […]
Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!
A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 16, from 10 to 11 AM, for a donation-based yoga class led by instructor Kate Benson. All skill levels and ages are welcome, bring your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!
As part of our week of anniversary celebration, we are welcoming back some Broad Leaf favorites! Headlining the evening is The Sailor Kicks! The Sailor Kicks are a local ska […]
At the Zoo, safety is of the utmost importance, and we want to celebrate all the community partners that help keep us safe! We’re partnering with local first responders as […]
Stand Up Comedy every Friday 9:30pm no cover 18+. Seating is limited be sure to show up early. Hosted by Joseph Johnson. Visit harmonybeer.com for full calendar of events
We are partnering with our friends Sammie B (@saammieb), Woosah, Bodies By Bread (@bodies_by_bread), and Outside Coffee Co to offer this monthly series of meetups. Come join us at Outside […]
"The Sandlot" at Sullivan Field Presented by Grand Rapids Film Society and Fans of Valley Field. Thank you to our sponsors! Grand River Reality Kolenda Art Glass Lake Michigan Credit […]
Come help us celebrate the end of our 4th anniversary week by enjoying the talents of Tipsy & The Kickstands! A very lively classic rock cover band from the GR […]