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 […]
Join us for our monthly Supper Club and support refugee/immigrant owned restaurants in Grand Rapids! Sept 14: Backyard Persian Oct 5: Rio Nov 2: Friendsgiving Potluck @ The 906 Dec 14: K-Pocha Jan 4: Desi Spice Feb 1: Tamales Mary Mar 14: Mithu Sri Lankan Apr 18: Pho Soc Tran May 16: Little Africa (vegan)
Join us for a food and culture presentation by Motherland Culture Connection. Guests will be treated to a multi-course meal and presentation from chef Mirabel Umenei, along with after-hours access to Mandela: The Official Exhibition. Tickets are $60 per guest. A Night of Traditional Cuisine with Motherland Cooking Xperience — Grand Rapids Public Museum (grpm.org)
Rooted in the eclectic influences of trip-hop, jazz, punk, indie rock, and jungle, Free Hat creates a mesmerizing auditory experience that leaves audiences in awe. Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Música en los Estantes: Free Hat Con influencias eclécticas del trip-hop, el jazz, el punk, […]
Every Thursday Night in H.O.M.E. Free Latin Dance Lessons - 8pm-9pm Music and Dancing 9pm - close Baila at The B.O.B. with us every Thursday night for Latin Night! This event includes FREE dance lessons from 8pm-9pm by some of Grand Rapid's best professional dance instructors from Grand Rapids Cuban Salsa group! Check out the […]
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: Field & Fire Cafe is an expansion of our original woodfired bakery in the […]
This all-star lineup of top magicians from around the country is sure to blow minds and drop jaws! The show features recent America’s Got Talent Magician and Ventriloquist Brynn Cummings, Devlin “The Matador of Magic” and recent Penn & Teller Fool Us FOOLER Giancarlo Bernini as your Emcee. You don’t want to miss this family […]
TGIF at Bobarino's! This venue on the 2nd floor of The B.O.B. offers something for everyone with alternating themed DJ nights from 10pm-1am. Throwback nights feature retro hits from the '60s through early 2000s with DJ Jay Vee. Country nights offer all of your favorite country hits with DJ the DJ! Check out the schedule […]
The weekend is calling, and so is the dance floor! Elevate your weekend game and join us at Eve Nightclub every Friday and Saturday for the ultimate night life experience. Lights go down, beats turn up, and let the night carry you away! Head to the top of The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids every […]
Started in 2009 by a group of westside neighbors, helping the Westside put its best foot forward for the return of warm weather! This event has become a larger effort in recent years beginning with a cleanup and ending with a volunteer block party! This year is our 15th Anniversary! We are planning the event […]
Get ready for a magical treat the whole family will love! Tim Hannig's Pro-Kids Show is coming to town – a laughter-packed adventure seen at Six Flags, the Country Music Association, and twice at The White House! Tim has traveled to Canada, England, and all across the USA spreading joy at school, church & corporate […]
April 20th Recycle Fashion Show SoDiv Shop Hop Re-Fashion! For the fashion forward crowd, a Recycle Fashion Show will be held showcasing the entries of local, eco-conscious fashion designers on April 20, 2024. Designers and artists are encouraged to submit their clothing pieces and/or ensembles to be shown or modeled during the Recycle Fashion Show […]