Four things to do in West Michigan this weekend
From a stylish night out in Grand Rapids to Lindsey Stirling’s high-energy live show, a community celebration in Wyoming and three days of aviation action in Muskegon, there’s plenty happening across West Michigan this weekend.
Band of brothers (& cousins)
When Max and Samson Carlson were growing up in Florida, their summers in Michigan meant family reunions—and time with their cousins, Aidan and Rowan Kile.
36 comedians, one ‘Kingpin’
A comedian walks into a beef joint. Actually, make that 84 comedians.
Weekend Spotlight: Enchanted Woods & Fae Ball — goats optional
Knights in shining armor. Wizards. Fairies. Fire jugglers. Princesses. Ladies in waiting. Performance art. Dancing.
Downtown Market gets creative with its weekend lineup
Downtown Market is full of beans — literally — this weekend, along with plenty of art, food, music and reasons to stick around.
30 shows to see before you say goodbye to summer
August feels like an entire month of the Sunday Scaries, wrapped up in the dread that summer's ending and you still haven't checked off the fun stuff.
Weekend spotlight: Up and Atom with the Marathon
Join The Marathon with special guest DJ Cat Dad for an evening of meticulously recreated ’80s New Wave favorites.
CatVideoFest 2026 brings the internet’s lost art of cat videos to Wealthy Theatre
There was a time when the internet was a simpler place — a place where a cat getting startled by a cucumber or falling into a box could unite millions of people.
Chicago & Styx bring Windy City to West Michigan
For generations of West Michigan music fans, the songs of Chicago and Styx have been woven into the soundtrack of summer gatherings, road trips and classic rock radio.
10 Things to do this weekend in West Michigan
From watching The Goonies aboard a historic ship to hiking with goats, West Michigan has plenty happening this weekend.
The Great Gatsby brings the Roaring ’20s to GR
You don't need Gatsby's fortune to step into the glamour, romance and spectacle of Broadway's newest arrival in Grand Rapids.
Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen to kick off 26-27 Broadway GR season
Broadway Grand Rapids will bring one of Broadway’s most celebrated recent musicals to downtown Grand Rapids this September when Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen begins its North American tour at DeVos Performance Hall.
10 things to do this weekend in GR: July 9–12
There’s no shortage of ways to spend a summer weekend in Grand Rapids. Whether you’re chasing live music, cheering on elite pickleball players, catching a Broadway favorite, exploring local art or simply looking for a memorable night out, the city has plenty on the calendar.
Forget Cannes. Grand Rapids has Cans.
Film festivals are generally associated with red carpets, celebrity sightings and coveted invitations. But the fourth annual Cans Film Festival is taking a decidedly more down-to-earth approach: Skip the ticket. Bring a can.
Casino courts comedy king
It's not every day one of the biggest names in comedy announces a show just down the road from Grand Rapids.
Old records, new spin: Brewery hosts vinyl swap night
Remember those records your wife told you to get rid of about 10 years ago, the ones you swore you’d “deal with later” before quietly sliding them a little deeper into the attic? Turns out, you were right all along; they are making a comeback.
Bluegrass icons set the tempo for St. Cecilia’s folk series
St. Cecilia Music Center’s Acoustic Café Folk Series will open its 2026–2027 season with a two-night statement of intent—one rooted in bluegrass tradition and global crossover reach, the other in genre-expanding virtuosity that has redefined what a banjo can do.
Melodies under the Market shed
With the opening of the new Acrisure Amphitheater, it’s hardly news that downtown summer evenings are getting a little more melodic—but the Grand Rapids Downtown Market is adding its own refrain to the season.
Music on Sundays—with some strings attached
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has announced the 2026 lineup for Sunday Strings, a series of six live chamber music performances featuring West Michigan musicians.
11 Things to Do This Weekend
It's a busy weekend across West Michigan and Up North, with everything from NASCAR racing and live music to art fairs and neighborhood celebrations.
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