• Dino Adventures

    New for 2024, something BIG is coming to John Ball Zoo! That roar you hear in the distance may sound a little different than the Lion or Tiger you normally […]

  • Apple Season on West Michigan’s Fruit Ridge

    It's apple season! Many varieties of great Michigan apples are waiting for you on the Fruit Ridge, plus cider, donuts, and other fall attractions! Honeycrisp apples starting by mid-September. Learn […]

  • FALL in Love with West Michigan’s Fruit Ridge

    Autumn is here on West Michigan's Fruit Ridge! Find Fall Family Farm Fun Corm Mazes, Hayrides, pumpkin patches, cider & donuts and more in our market guide!

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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

  • Burger Night | Carver + 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 […]

  • Growing Excellence Through Emotional Intelligence

    Growing personally and developing performance excellence are important goals for many professionals. For those interested in developing higher quality personal relationships and excellence in their professional performance, this seminar provides an excellent starting point for both understanding and personal application. Seminar registration includes a complete EQ-i 2.0® report which will help participants to leave with […]

  • 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!

  • 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

  • Workshop | Make Your Own Bath Bomb

    Join Spirited and Global Infusion for a evening of learning to make your own bath bombs on Thursday September 26th at 6:15pm In this simple, hands-on workshop, you will learn […]

  • Local First Webinar: How to Stack IRA, ITC and Utility Incentives to Help Your Small Business

    Local First Webinar Zoom Webinar, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
    Virtual Event

    This informative webinar will highlight the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and utility incentives aimed at fostering energy efficiency and clean energy. These incentives, including the updated 179D deduction and the 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit, offer significant tax credits for energy-saving renovations and new construction projects. The ITC provides a […]

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