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Don’t stop believin’ in Picnic Pops
If you missed the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Patriotic Pops concert, don’t worry—there’s still time to experience the magic of Family Fare Picnic Pops.
The Feel Good Foodie
Yumna Jawad and her new husband were living in Dearborn and picking up their dinners from her mother or his, both amazing cooks who made favorite Mediterranean recipes from scratch.
Trash talk, free dinner, real impact
Residents in the Third Ward will have a chance to talk trash—literally—when the City of Grand Rapids hosts its second Commission Night Out of 2025 on Tuesday, July 29.
Top brunch spots in GR, part 2: Speak EZ
In the first part of our brunch spotlight, we dished on the charm and finesse of Littlebird — a downtown staple known for elevating the classics. Now, we turn our attention to a very...
Grand Rapids named No. 1 city on the rise by LinkedIn
Grand Rapids is surging on the national stage, earning the No. 1 spot in LinkedIn News’ 2025 “Cities on the Rise” list.
Black Napkin sears competition
Grand Rapids Magazine has been a fan of The Black Napkin since the day they opened their doors.
GRAAMA gets a home
After nearly a decade of growth at its Monroe Center location, the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives is preparing for a transformational new chapter.
Jeff Daniels live in concert
St. Cecilia Music Center is stepping outside its usual programming calendar this summer to present a special one-night performance by award-winning actor and musician Jeff Daniels.
Nation’s top adaptive athletes compete in GR
Grand Rapids is stepping into the national spotlight this week as it welcomes The Hartford Nationals, the country’s largest and longest-running adaptive sports championship, to town for the first time.
Salute to Service
The Grand Rapids Fire Department will host a public retirement reception to honor Deputy Chief Eric Freeman
Buzz-worthy exhibit to land at John Ball Zoo
There’s a buzz in the air at John Ball Zoo this summer—literally. Opening July 14, The Power of Pollinators features more than 20 larger-than-life animatronic insects.
Things to do in GR this weekend: July 10–13
Looking for ways to spend your weekend in and around Grand Rapids? Enjoy pro-level pickleball, live music, racing, and dance parties.