Puccini times two: Madama Butterfly and La Bohème

Opera lovers, take note: a Puccini-packed weekend is on the horizon in West Michigan.

8 Things to do this weekend: May 1–3, 2026

This weekend in West Michigan offers the perfect mix of outdoor fun, springtime events, and ways to enjoy the season.

St. Cecilia welcomes ’90s hitmaker

Joan Osborne brings her unmistakable voice and genre-blurring artistry to West Michigan on Thursday, April 30.

American Sputnik lands on Gilmore stage

The Gilmore International Piano Festival and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra have teamed up on a new opera-inspired work about Texas-born pianist Van Cliburn.

Dinner and a movie, now showing at RiverTown Crossings

“Dinner and a movie” may be a familiar refrain, but in Grandville, Michigan, it’s getting a welcome reset.

Nine things to do in GR this weekend

A full weekend slate of live music, theater, sports, and hands-on experiences unfolds across the Grand Rapids area.

10 Things to do in West Michigan this weekend

Whether you’re in the mood for live theater, late-night museum wandering, cheap beer and hockey, or hands-on creativity, this weekend in Grand Rapids delivers every kind of outing.

Lion King offers a wild night out

Disney’s The Lion King roared to life last night at DeVos Performance Hall, kicking off its multi-week run from April 8 to 26.

A star-studded Summer Concerts lineup

Summer is coming to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and with it, a season of live music that promises to electrify.

Things to do in Grand Rapids this Easter Weekend

If you’re looking for something to do in Grand Rapids this weekend, you’re in luck—there are options galore for every interest. Here are a...

West Michigan’s beloved drive-in kicks off 83rd season

As spring settles in, West Michigan movie lovers have a reason to rejoice: the Getty Drive In in is reopening for its 83rd season.

The cure for yo-yo temps and cloudy skies

If you’re anything like me, staring at gray skies and naked trees is starting to feel like punishment.

Michigan storytellers shine on the big screen

Wealthy Theatre is putting Michigan’s emerging filmmakers in the spotlight with its upcoming Open Projector Night on Wednesday, March 18.

West Michigan art historian takes the ‘Jeopardy!’ stage

A Kalamazoo-based art historian, will take his shot at trivia fame when he appears on Jeopardy! Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Things to do in West Michigan this weekend

Spring is creeping in, and Grand Rapids is ready to celebrate. Concerts, gallery events, tastings and themed parties are all on the weekend calendar.

Test drive new hobbies at community event

The seasoned community organizer who brought Grand Rapids everything from Swing Dancing at Rosa Parks Circle to Fantasy Balls in the forested lawns of Byron Center has a new idea to get people off their couches.

Broadway GR announces 2026-27 season

Broadway Grand Rapids has unveiled its 2026-27 season, a seven-show lineup that includes the Michigan premiere of “Death Becomes Her.”

American Jubilee honors Black musical artistry in Muskegon

For those looking to elevate their Black History Month plans beyond the expected, West Michigan Symphony offers a compelling option.

Immerse yourself in ‘Harlem Nights’

Calling all cinephiles—or anyone who just likes to have a good time—mark your calendar for a shadowcast of "Harlem Nights."

Three ways to simply crush Valentine’s Day in GR

Looking for a slightly elevated Valentine’s Day plan? This year, the holiday lands on a Saturday—so there’s no dodging date night, guys.

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