• 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 with neighbors while you get creative. Thursdays, January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Yankee Clipper – 2025 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Concerts Under the Stars: Sarena Rae

    Concerts Under the Stars: Sarena Rae

    Sarena Rae released her original debut single and music video "You're Beautiful" at the young age of 16. From this initial success, Sarena has continued to grow in the West Michigan music community. In 2019, she recorded her original EP entitled Heaven at Thirdcoast Recording Studios and released her EP in the fall of 2020. […]

  • Music in the Stacks / PHABIES

    Led by Laura Hobson, PHABIES’ music is a blend of 60's-era folk and genre-blending pop, alternative, and indie. Joining Hobson are guitarist Kevin Burrows, drummer Joshua Holicki, keyboardist Max McKinnon, and bassist Garrett Stier. Thursday, March 21, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Música en los Estantes: PHABIES Liderada […]

  • Concerts Under the Stars: Sarena Rae

    Concerts Under the Stars: Sarena Rae

    Sarena Rae released her original debut single and music video "You're Beautiful" at the young age of 16. From this initial success, Sarena has continued to grow in the West Michigan music community. In 2019, she recorded her original EP entitled Heaven at Thirdcoast Recording Studios and released her EP in the fall of 2020. […]

  • May Erlewine

    Songwriter May Erlewine travels the Midwest in the spring, offering an intimate evening of music and togetherness. May’s songs cut right to the heart of things, creating a space to feel and to enjoy a night of music and community. Joining Erlewine on guitar, the incredibly talented, Packy Lundholm. This tender duo has traveled the […]

  • Sampling Fox N’ Sons Coffee

    Steven Fox will be here to sample out his amazing Fox N' Sons Coffee! We hope you can stop by and give it a try!

  • 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 brews while our in-house Advanced Cicerone®, Angela, leads you in a discussion about the fascinating characteristics, flavors and intricacies of each beer.  Plus, you can ask […]

  • Flights and Insights

    Our next Flights & Insights beer tasting is on Saturday, March 23th at 3pm where Angela will lead you in an exploration into beer styles we create that do not […]

  • John Davey

    The Ore Dock Brewing Co welcomes Marquette's own John Davey live in the taproom! John Davey is a songwriter and recording artist based in Marquette, Michigan. Years of writing and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Rad American Women A-Z Walking Tour

    DATE: Monday, March 25 TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM LOCATION: Meet at Rosa Parks Circle, in front of The Art Museum. - ABOUT: Celebrate Women's History Month with a […]

  • Holiday Market

    Come join us at The Fulton Street Farmers Market from 10am - 3pm for our Grand Rapids Holiday Market!! We will have 100+ makers lining this historical covered OUTDOOR space. […]

  • Monroe North Imports Pop Up Shop

    Join us for a one day Pop-Up shopping event featuring our collection of vintage and antique European furniture with featuered guest artist James Karsina of LaFontsee Galleries! Monroe North Imports proudly presents an exceptional range of treasures for those seeking to adorn their homes with the perfect statement piece, a touch of European flair, or […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • Black Lives are Beautiful

    Join Dr. Charmeka Newton and Dr. Janeé Steele to learn more about their workbook, “Black Lives Are Beautiful.” “Black Lives Are Beautiful” is explicitly designed to help members of the Black community counter the impacts of racialized trauma while also cultivating self-esteem, building resilience, fostering community, and promoting Black empowerment. About the Book: As readers […]

  • Local First Workshop: Civic Engagement 101 w/ MLPP

    Led by the Michigan League for Public Policy, this workshop will discuss how small business owners and employees can stay informed on policy change, voting practices, activism, and first steps […]

  • 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 […]

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