People First Economy

Live Music on the Patio
2025-03-25 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-01 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-08 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-15 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit)
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

Local First Engagement Hour | March Series
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
We are opening up our Local First Engagement Hour Series at Last Mile Cafe on March 26th from 10AM – 11AM! Join us for a morning of coffee and connections as we celebrate our members, B Corp Month, and the amazing B Corps that make up our community.
For tickets, click here!
Thank you to our Host, Last Mile Cafe for offering their space.
Thank you to our Cohosts for partnering alongside our event:

Williams Group
Catalyst Partners
Gold Coast Doulas

As a heads up, members can expect each of our beloved partners to share what’s going on at their business!
Associated Business: People First Economy

Wine on Thursdays
2025-03-27 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-17 16:00 - 20:00
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
2025-03-27 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-29 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-30 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-03 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-05 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-06 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-12 17:30 - 20:30 and 1 more date
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

Acoustic Open Mic Night
2025-03-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 22:00
Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play, listen, grab a drink, and have a good time.

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show - Grand Rapids
2025-03-28 12:00 - 2025-03-30 20:00
Friday, March 28, 2025

12:00 pm-8:00 pm

Saturday, March 29, 2025

10:00 am-8:00 pm

Sunday, March 30, 2025

10:00 am-5:00 pm

Adults:
$12

Children (6-14):
$5

Multi-Day Ticket (good for all three days, online only)
$18

The cottage is a tradition that’s handed down from one generation to the next. Whether you own a cottage, are looking to purchase, or rent, or your primary home is on the water, this show is for you. Shop and compare designers, furnishings, lakefront builders and realtors, boats and docks, vacation services and financing, all in one place, all ready to help you make your family’s summers at the cottage memorable.

Associated Business: ShowSpan, Inc.

Artist's Way Project Art Workshops
2025-03-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00
Artist’s Way Art Workshops are weekly art workshops as part of the Artist’s Way Project. This is a 12-week project that is inspired by the book Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.

What – Each week artists will share different interactive art workshops and experiences – dance, movement, visual art, mindfulness practices, and more. Every week is a different experience!
Who – These workshops are for all ages, and all experience levels!
Cost – Free!

We will share the full schedule below once it is finalized in mid-May.

To learn more about the project, please visit our website – https://www.cultivategrandrapids.org/artists-way-project
Associated Business: Downtown Grand Rapids Inc

Run or Walk with Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo
2025-04-01 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-04-15 17:30 - 18:45
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 & runners of all experiences are welcome to join.

Our routes are designed as a 6 mile out-n-back. You may turn around at any point based on your comfort and/or experience.

Afterwards, the group meets at a local restaurant to drink, eat, and socialize.
***All events are subject to change***

First Fridays in East Hills
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00
Shop is open late with select books 30% off

3rd Thursdays
2025-04-17 17:00 - 21:00
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 exhibitions, special events and sales.
