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SUMMARY:Artist's Way Project Art Workshops
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWhat – 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!\nWho – These workshops are for all ages\, and all experience levels!\nCost – Free!\n\nWe will share the full schedule below once it is finalized in mid-May.\n\nTo learn more about the project\, please visit our website – https://www.cultivategrandrapids.org/artists-way-project\nAssociated Business: Downtown Grand Rapids Inc
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/artists-way-project-art-workshops/2025-08-18/
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SUMMARY:Live Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAssociated Business: Cork Wine & Grille
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/live-music-on-the-patio-2/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Member Nights
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of member exclusive activities! Find adventure with your favorite experiences open late. Discover extra animal activities and watch entertainment the whole family will adore.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/member-nights-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T160000
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop 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!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Sip. Shop. Stroll. \nThird 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.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/3rd-thursdays/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T173000
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SUMMARY:Live Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAssociated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/live-music-on-the-patio/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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UID:10002003-1755802800-1755813600@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Live Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAssociated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/live-music-on-the-patio/2025-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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UID:10002215-1756056600-1756067400@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Live Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAssociated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/live-music-on-the-patio/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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UID:10002342-1756229400-1756240200@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Live Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAssociated Business: Cork Wine & Grille
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/live-music-on-the-patio-2/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T160000
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UID:10000228-1756396800-1756411200@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop 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!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Live Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAssociated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/live-music-on-the-patio/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T180000
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UID:10002622-1756404000-1756414800@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Summer Nights
DESCRIPTION:Take your family on an after-zoo adventure! Spend your summer nights jamming with live music\, strolling with entertainment\, exploring late night Zoo experiences including zip line and ropes course\, and discovering what animals do after hours.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/summer-nights-3/
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250830T173000
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CREATED:20240530T150928Z
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UID:10002217-1756575000-1756585800@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Live Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAssociated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/live-music-on-the-patio/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250831T173000
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CREATED:20240530T150928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T191803Z
UID:10002218-1756661400-1756672200@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Live Music on the Patio
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAssociated Business: Boatwerks Restaurant
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/live-music-on-the-patio/2025-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T160000
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CREATED:20230814T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T180516Z
UID:10000229-1757001600-1757016000@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop 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!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135051
CREATED:20240516T165936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T165936Z
UID:10002005-1757012400-1757023200@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T170000
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UID:10002629-1757091600-1757102400@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Locked Zoo: Fab Forest
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to embark on an epic adventure at Locked Zoo! This exhilarating\, after hours event transforms John Ball Zoo into a thrilling escape game room. Work against the clock as you and your team unravel nature-related mysteries\, solve intricate puzzles\, and explore the Zoo like never before. Ages 18+.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/locked-zoo-fab-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135051
CREATED:20231004T204314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T204315Z
UID:10000747-1757095200-1757102400@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:First Fridays in East Hills
DESCRIPTION:Shop is open late with select books 30% off
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/first-fridays-in-east-hills/2025-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135051
CREATED:20250603T150144Z
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UID:10002635-1757235600-1757268000@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Safety Day
DESCRIPTION:It takes a real superhero to keep our community safe! Meet local first responders as they host fun hands-on safety activities! Captain America\, Spiderman\, Black Widow & Captain Marvel will be flying in for the occasion.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/safety-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135051
CREATED:20230814T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T180516Z
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop 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!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135051
CREATED:20240516T165936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T165936Z
UID:10002006-1757617200-1757628000@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135051
CREATED:20250825T150224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T152055Z
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SUMMARY:Fork Fest
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing back Fork Fest as a block party this year! Fork Fest is an exciting community-driven event designed to celebrate the vibrant local business scene in West Michigan. It brings together consumers\, entrepreneurs\, and food lovers in a one-of-a-kind experience focused on discovery\, connection\, and culinary exploration. The event offers food sampling from local restaurants\, food vendors\, and food artisans while spotlighting the diverse range of businesses that make West Michigan unique. Fork Fest aims to create a fun and engaging environment for attendees to learn about new businesses\, connect with local entrepreneurs\, and support the growth of the local economy. \nThis year attendees can expect locally made food and beverages from our members as well as a small makers market. Venus Flyytrapp will be spinning jams all night! People First Economy & City Built Brewing partnered together to offer each attendee one free beverage! Additionally\, we will be hosting two mini Forkshops that will celebrate food equity. Get your tickets here! \nAgenda: \n\n4PM | Event Begins | Fork Fest Opens\n4:40PM | PFE Presentation\n5PM | Mini Forkshop 1: Wormies Vermicompost\n5:30PM | Mini Forkshop 2: Grady’s Garden\n5:50PM | Fork Fest | Networking\n6:30PM | Paul Lee & Food Industry Acknowledgement\n7PM | Event Ends\n\nFork Fest Food Vendors: \n\nEl Granjero\nFurniture City Creamery\nOlly’s Donuts\nSunroom Suppers\nAll In Hospitality\nBowermans on 8th\nField & Fire\nMadcap Coffee\nCitysen Lounge at CityFlatsHotel\nJuju Catering\nFika\nRise\nDaddy’s Dough\n\nFork Fest Market Members: \n\nWormies Vermicompost\nGrady’s Garden\nSweet Milk Goods\n\nForkshops: \n\nWormies Vermicompost | Building Better Habits: Composting & Waste\nGrady’s Garden | Building Better Habits for Kids: Cultivation & Food\n\nGames: \n\nMake sure you grab your Tasting Passport so you can be entered into a drawing to win prizes! Three winners will be selected at the end of the night!\nGuess Who? In our food industry! More details coming soon.\n\nParking: \n\nThere’s paid public parking available off of Monroe St\, Ottawa St.\, Ionia Mason Parking\,\nMason St & Bond St will be closed for Fork Fest Vendors\n\nStay tuned for more details!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/fork-fest/
CATEGORIES:Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T180000
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UID:10002636-1757754000-1757786400@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Day
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exciting fields of science\, technology\, engineering\, art and math as local schools and organizations bring exhilarating experiences that are fun for the whole family. Look for robots\, discover a love of instruments\, design your own exhibit\, and even become a penguineer! Get a glimpse at a whole new world of possibilities.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/monarch-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T200000
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop 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!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Sip. Shop. Stroll. \nThird 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.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/3rd-thursdays/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T160000
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop 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!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135051
CREATED:20240516T165936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T165936Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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