People First Economy

3rd Thursdays
2023-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
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.

Naughty Bingo
2023-09-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join the divas of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions as they play drag bingo the only way we know how: NAUGHTY! We’ve got bigger, kinkier prizes than ever before, sponsored by Naughty Bettie!

DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2023
TIME: 6PM Showtime, First ball drops at 6:30PM!
LOCATION: Naughty Bettie, 706 Curve St., Grand Rapids
TICKETS: $20, Includes 1 bingo card, 15% off all Naughty Bettie merchandise for the evening, a star-studded drag show, and the permission to BYOB (must be 21+ to BYOB)

Additional bingo cards are available for $4/each or get 3 for $10!

This month, we will have a CHARCOOCHIE BOARD CONTEST, naughtiest board wins a naughty prize!

::HOSTED BY::
Miss. Moscato

::PERFORMANCES BY::
Poppy Smic

This month’s ::SPECIAL GUEST:: is….
Alice Divine Starr!

Naughty Bettie is West Michigan’s first and only destination retail experience for shopping intimates!
Grab a cocktail from your favorite brewery and head on over to Naughty Bettie! We look forward to seeing you, Grand Rapids!
NO COOLERS LARGER THAN HANDHELD COOLERS, PLEASE! SPACE IS LIMITED.

****If an employee of Naughty Bettie or Beauty Beyond Drag Productions determines an individual to be too intoxicated or to not be following guidelines, we reserve the right to remove the individual from the premises.
*****PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN 1’S TO TIP THE ENTERTAINERS

So come, drink responsibly, have fun, and let’s have a great show! See you all soon! Let us know if you have any questions!!

Lynn Thompson
2023-09-21 18:00 - 21:00
Live music from 6:00pm – 9:00pm!

Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2023-09-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-09-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-09-23 19:30 - 21:30
Stephen Sondheim’s thrilling, theatrical treat, Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony’s, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun!
For tickets, click here.

Gold Coast's 8th Annual Diaper Drive with Nestlings Diaper Bank & Great Start Parent Coalition
2023-09-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-28 08:00 - 17:00
Gold Coast Doulas is holding our 8th annual Diaper Drive from September 1st to October 1st, 2023. Giving back is an important foundation of our business as a Certified B Corporation; clean diapers make a significant impact on the health of new families and our giving focus is on supporting low-income women and children.

One in two U.S. families with young children struggle to afford diapers and no government programs currently provide them. This rate increased from one in three in past years. Food, shelter, and utilities are the only items covered by assistance. Diapers are expensive and many families make tough choices between paying rent and utilities or buying diapers. Research shows that 48% of parents delay changing diapers and 32% report re-using diapers to make supplies last longer.

The Gold Coast Doulas diaper drive coincides with National Diaper Need Awareness Week, September 18th – Sept 24th. Diaper Need Awareness Week is an initiative of the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN), created to make a difference in the lives of the nearly 5.2 million babies in the United States aged three or younger who live in poor or low-income families. Our annual diaper drive benefits Nestlings Diaper Bank of West Michigan and Great Start Parent Coalition of Kent County. Holland-based Nestlings has distributed over 2 million diapers and helped over 50,000 families since 2011. Nestlings Diaper Bank also works with 31 partner agencies to distribute the diapers to the families in need.

Our goal is to collect 10,000 diapers to support families in need in Kent, Ottawa, and Allegan counties to celebrate our 8th anniversary. We collect opened and unopened boxes and packages of new disposable diapers, used cloth diapers and cloth supplies, new cloth diapers, and new boxes or packages of wipes. We need your help to make this happen.

Diaper donations will be accepted from September 1 to October 1st at the following partnered drop-off locations:
In Zeeland:
Howard Miller Library 14 S. Church Street
Lake Michigan Credit Union 8630 E. Main St

In Holland:
Brann’s 12234 James Street
EcoBuns Baby + Co. 11975 E. Lakewood Blvd Suite 6
The Insurance Group 593 Heritage Court
R. Lucas Scott. Co. 650 Riley St.
Harbor Health & Massage 444 Washington Ave
Lake Michigan Credit Union 677 E 8th St. and 3494 West Shore Dr

In Greater Grand Rapids:
Rise Wellness Chiropractic PLC 1005 Lake Dr SE
Hopscotch Children’s Store:909 Cherry St SE
Mind Body Baby:
1501 Lake Dr SE

Advent Physical Therapy:
Cherry St: 245 Cherry St. SE, Suite 102
Byron Center: 2373 64th St SW Suite 2100
Alpine: 933 3 Mile NW #204
Caledonia: 10047 Crossroads Ct Suite 150
Mindful Counseling GR: Three locations
985 Parchment Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
3351 Claystone St SE Suite G 32
113 Lake Michigan Drive NW, Standale

Fit4Mom Grand Rapids: Donations accepted at classes.

Gold Coast Doulas: Donations are accepted at classes or left outside the door of our office.
We appreciate your support! You can donate directly to fill Nestling’s Amazon Wish List or through their website via Paypal at: http://nestlings.org/how-to-help/.

Contact us at info@goldcoastdoulas.com with questions.

Lions & Rabbits Benefit at the University Club of Grand Rapids
2023-09-22 17:30 - 20:00
Join us at the University Club of Grand Rapids to celebrate and support local public art.
Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts is excited to announce the launch of a series of fundraisers focusing on the intersection between the culinary arts and the visual arts experience in West Michigan—while raising money for our organization.

These fundraisers feature a series of unique dining events hosted at some of the best restaurants, unique venues, or intimate settings in the area. Each event is designed to showcase the culinary talents of local chefs and highlight the diverse food culture of West Michigan.
Our goal with these events is to bring people together for exciting opportunities outside of the typical, to push the boundaries of what food and art people are exposed to, and raise funds for our public art initiatives through a more organic platform than the popular gala format.

We’re pleased that the first event in this fall’s lineup will take place on September 22nd at the University Club of Grand Rapids, featuring a menu inspired by a variety of regional food cultures. Set against views from the University Club’s home at the tenth floor of the Fifth Third Center in downtown Grand Rapids, guests will enjoy a strolling dining experience, cocktails provided by High Five Spirits, music, and local art. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about several other area organizations supporting the arts—to tie in with the event’s happening during this year’s ArtPrize.

Date: September 22, 2023
Doors: 5:30pm
Food Service: 6:00pm
Remarks: 6:30pm

(For guests over 21 tickets will come with two complementary drink tokens for cocktails tailored for the evening by our sponsors.)

This partnership with the University Club of Grand Rapids is an exciting opportunity for Lions & Rabbits and our guests. Their commitment to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and their innovative approach to cuisine make them the perfect partner for this event.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards supporting the work of Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts, which is dedicated to promoting lucrative public art opportunities for artists and robust arts education in West Michigan.

We believe that art and culture are essential to the health and vitality of our community. Through these fundraisers, we hope to not only raise money in support of our programs but also raise awareness of the incredible culinary resources we have right here in West Michigan.
For more information about Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts, visit our website at www.lionsandrabbits.com.

Contact: John Fenton (john@lionsandrabbits.com)

The Insiders: A Tribute to Tom Petty
2023-09-22 20:00 - 23:00
Close your eyes and you won’t know the difference. Open them and you still might be fooled. The Insiders present the premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience. With 6 veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience, The Insiders are genuinely running down the dream. Join the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in welcoming The Insiders to Marquette!

Doors at 7pm
Showtime 8pm
$18 Advance
$22 at Door
Tickets: Tickets | Ore Dock Brewing Co. (square.site)

Stand Up Comedy | Fridays 9:30pm | Harmony Brewing Company
2023-09-22 21:30 - 23:45
Stand Up Comedy every Friday 9:30pm no cover 18+. Seating is limited be sure to show up early. Hosted by Joseph Johnson.

Visit harmonybeer.com for full calendar of events

STEAM Day
2023-09-23 09:00 - 18:00
John Ball Zoo’s, STEAM Day, encourages guests of all ages to get excited about each aspect of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, educational experiences. Local schools and organizations will be engaging with guests through different STEAM activities, while also learning about what aspects are used in the Zoo every day through our conservation work, veterinarians, animal keepers, and education programs!

STEAM Day
2023-09-23 09:00 - 18:00
Members | Free
Non-Members | General Admission
Teachers | Free with valid school ID presented at ticketing window

John Ball Zoo’s, STEAM Day, encourages guests of all ages to get excited about each aspect of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, educational experiences. Local schools and organizations will be engaging with guests through different STEAM activities, while also learning about what aspects are used in the Zoo every day through our conservation work, veterinarians, animal keepers, and education programs!

Autumn Equinox Artist Market
2023-09-24 12:00 - 18:00
Find your inspiration at our Autumn Equinox Art Market. Surround yourself with the creativity and passion of local artists while sipping on one of our many draft beers and enjoying some tasty food.

The Autumnal Equinox Art Market is a haven for local artisans and makers, eager to showcase their latest and greatest creations.

So mark your calendar, invite your friends and family, and get ready to embrace the beauty of the changing seasons in an artistic and inspiring way. See you at Brewery Vivant’s Art Market on Sunday!

Fashion & Nature
2023-09-24 14:00 - 15:00
Join curators of Grand Rapids Public Museum’s current Fashion and Nature exhibition, Andrea Melvin and Cory Redman, as they explore the intersection of the natural world and textiles while highlighting the sustainability and environmental impact of the fashion industry.

This event is free to the public! We can’t wait to see you there.

Beers & Books
2023-09-24 18:00 - 20:00
Beers. Books. You better believe it.

Join us the last Sunday of each month from 6 – 8 p.m. for our new book club in collaboration with local purveyors of extraordinary reads, Schuler Books. In a deeper quest for knowledge and entertainment our General Manager Jared will be leading discussion on the whos, whats, and whys of our carefully chosen novel line-up. Participants will enjoy $1 off drinks and 10% off food during club meetings.

Schuler Books will have each of our intriguing titles available for purchase four weeks before our discussion date at their reading group table for 20% off.
Cheap reads. Good eats. Beer Treats.

To join the club email Jared at jared@broadleafbeer.com
➤September 24th
Station Eleven – Emily St. John Mandel
➤October 29th
The Luminaries – Susan Dennard
➤November 26th
Legends and Lattes – Travis Baldree
➤December
Break for the Holidays

Wormies Garden Composting Workshop
2023-09-25 17:15 - 18:30
Story telling with Mrs. Cangelosi at 5:15pm before the workshop gets started!
At 5:30, local business Wormies will lead us in a workshop to better understand our new garden waste compost system. This event is open to the whole community. All are welcome to come learn along side us!
Click here for the event: https://fb.me/e/3KYYH0oyJ

Music Bingo at City Built!
2023-09-25 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for game nights in the taproom!
6:30 – 8:30pm

On Mondays we will play MUSIC BINGO! Get your team together and battle for prizes.
• $30 gift card for 1st Place
• $20 gift card for 2nd Place
• $10 gift card for second to last place

Local food trucks will be on-site for snack and dinner options.

Glow Garden & Tuesdays at the Farm
2023-09-26 17:30 - 21:00
Spend select Tuesday evenings in the Gwen Frostic Woodland Shade Garden and Michigan’s Farm Garden—back by popular demand! Our Glow Garden is a magical walk through an illuminated forest, filled with hand-etched pumpkins by local artist Alynn Guerra. The adventure continues in Michigan’s Farm Garden, with down on the farm family fun featuring pumpkin carving demos, live music, a Balk Café pop-up and adult beverages. Feast your eyes on our vibrant harvest of heirloom vegetables, herbs, gourds and larger-than-life pumpkins until 9 pm. Bring the kids and stay up late with us!

5:30 pm | Food & beverages available
6:00 pm | Music starts

Fee Information: Included with admission

Lexi Adams
2023-09-26 18:00 - 21:00

King Trivia at City Built!
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for game nights in the taproom!
6:30 – 8:30pm
On Tuesdays we will play SURVEY SLAM! Get your team together and battle for prizes.
• $30 gift card for 1st Place
• $20 gift card for 2nd Place
• $10 gift card for second to last place
Local food trucks will be on-site for snack and dinner options.

Managing Your Digital Footprint
2023-09-27 11:00 - 12:30
Managing Your Digital Footprint
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE
Have you ever forgotten a password? Do you wish you had a plan to manage your online information and protect your privacy? Managing your digital footprint may seem hard, but with a plan and the right tools you can stay safe online. This class will offer methods and tools to manage your online profiles and passwords.
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Gestión de su Huella Digital
Miércoles 27 de septiembre de 2023, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Jueves, 30 de noviembre de 2023, 1:00 – 2:30
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE
¿Alguna vez ha olvidado una contraseña? ¿Desea tener un plan para administrar su información en línea y proteger su privacidad? Administrar su huella digital puede parecer difícil, pero con un plan y las herramientas adecuadas puede mantenerse seguro en línea. Esta clase ofrecerá métodos y herramientas para administrar sus perfiles y contraseñas en línea.

Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Gait Analysis at Gazelle Sports
2023-09-27 11:30 - 13:00
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy is providing free gait analysis and consultations at Gazelle Sports every Wednesday with first appointment at 11:30 am and last appointment at 1:00 pm.
Participants will receive a video gait analysis, injury screen, and consultation during their free 30-minute appointment with a Physical Therapist.

Visit Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids’ 28th St. location or call (616)-940-9888, during store hours, to register for your free appointment!

Learn more about Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy here: https://www.hjphysicaltherapy.com/

Injury Wise with University of Michigan Health-West Sports Medicine
2023-09-27 17:45 - 18:45
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. There is no appointment necessary for a free session. Appointments are taken on a first come, first serve basis and may be limited by time.

Steffan Copenhaver
2023-09-27 18:00 - 21:00
