Boston Square to host neighborhood fair this weekend

A neighborhood celebration and birthday party will take place this weekend.
Saint Mary's Foundation Runway on the Rapids model

Runway On the Rapids is Strutting Downtown

Fashion models are showing off items from local boutiques this Friday.
Kevin Willmott

Oscar winner visiting Grand Rapids

A filmmaker with an Oscar will headline a mobile film event downtown this week.

Griffins Hit the Ice Next Weekend

If you haven’t purchased your tickets already for the Griffin’s season opener what are you waiting for?

Holland Museum hosts virtual election-related programs

The Holland Museum will host a new lineup of programs during its Election Reflection: Memorabilia exhibition that runs through Feb. 22.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Ballroom Bashes

One ticket gets you four parties at another Ballroom Bashes celebration this New Year's Eve.
Michigan-I-O band

Our top Weekend Picks

This weekend features a night of authentic Michigan folk music. And much more.
FMG Amphitheater by Kendra Kamp Photo & Design

Meijer Gardens Shows Off Expansion Progress

The frigid temperatures aren’t slowing down the progress of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park expansion project, which includes completion dates ranging from later this spring to 2021.

Local music prepares for a rebound

After a year of livestreams, writing and recording new music, Grand Rapids musicians are ready to return to the stage.

Grand Rapids Pride Festival canceled for 2020

The Grand Rapids Pride Center canceled the city’s 2020 Pride Festival.

Pride Festival going strong after 35 years

The 35th Annual Grand Rapids Pride Festival will take over Calder Plaza on June 17 from noon-10 p.m.
Superior Donuts play poster partial Circle Theatre

Theater orders ‘Superior Donuts’

A local theater’s next play brings the audience into a doughnut shop in Uptown Chicago.

Books & Mortar hosts book discussion

Earlier this year, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss announced “Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big” as the 2017 Mayor’s Book of the Year. Now, Books and Mortar is hosting a book discussion in partnership with Local First to talk about the book and how Grand Rapids can become a "small giant."

Comedian Marc Maron’s tour visits Grand Rapids

The man behind the podcast “WTF with Marc Maron” is making a stop in Grand Rapids as part of his national tour.
Brews in the Grove 2019 poster

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This weekend features Beer City on a baseball field. And much more.

“Armand Merizon: His Life and Art” Preserves the Artist’s Legacy

Muriel Zandstra first met Armand Merizon in 1962 when she was attending college. She lived next door to his family and took care of the children when their parents were out. The pair developed a lifelong friendship and she became a champion of his work and preserving his legacy.

The Edelweiss Club Plans Family-Friendly Oktoberfest

Parents and children can lift a glass at this year’s Oktoberfest West Michigan celebration planned for the last Friday and Saturday of September.

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center Announces 2017-2018 Performances

The Forest Hills Fine Arts Center enters its 14th season in October. The season includes four performances that include world-class dance, fan-favorite music, internationally renowned singers, and a 50th anniversary tour.

Holland to celebrate Downtown Day

The city of Holland is inviting community members to come enjoy its downtown offerings Saturday.

Muskegon to host Easter festivities

The city of Muskegon is hosting an Easter egg hunt.

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