7 things to do in West Michigan this weekend

As the chill of November settles in, Grand Rapids comes alive with festive spirit, family fun, and a full slate of arts and culture.

Celebrate local storytellers at Wealthy Theatre

If you love film and supporting local talent, mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 19, when Wealthy Theatre hosts its next Open Projector Night.

8 Things to do in West Michigan this weekend

West Michigan’s weekend lineup delivers a mix of culture, community, food, film, art, live music, and Broadway flair.

4 Spooktacular Things to Do Halloween Weekend in West Michigan

Whether you’re in the mood for creepy cocktails, live theatre, or a night of mystery, West Michigan has plenty to thrill you this Halloween weekend.

Five Things to Do This Weekend in West Michigan

As fall colors reach their peak and Halloween excitement fills the air, West Michigan comes alive with music, art, and spooky fun.

Save the date, and your seat!

Move over, jukebox musicals. This “playlist musical” reimagines Shakespeare’s tragic heroine in a vibrant, pop-fueled new light.

Skeletons on the loose

If you’ve been wandering the streets of Grand Haven lately and thought you saw a skeleton mixing potions in a chef’s hat, gardening with suspiciously bony hands, or patiently waiting in Beetlejuice’s caseworker lounge—you’re not imagining things.

Digging up history in Saugatuck

’Tis the season for ghoulish giggles, pumpkin-flavored everything, and—apparently—guided cemetery tours.

Hungry for Folk? Here’s what’s brewing at the Acoustic Café

St. Cecilia Music Center’s Acoustic Café Folk Series continues to draw some of the nation’s most dynamic and beloved performers to the Royce Auditorium stage

Things to Do This Weekend in Grand Rapids: Oct. 17–19

This weekend in Grand Rapids offers a mix of seasonal charm and cultural experiences worth getting out for.

Where to get your wicked on this Halloween

We’re only two weeks away from the big day, and Grand Rapids is already gearing up for a full lineup of Halloween festivities.

Four things to do in West Michigan this weekend

Fall is in full swing across West Michigan, and this weekend offers a lineup that perfectly captures the season.

Opera Grand Rapids sets sail with a bold reimagining of H.M.S. Pinafore

Opera Grand Rapids is kicking off its 2025–26 season with a splash — and a wink. The company launches its new season on October...

St. Cecilia welcomes ‘jazz royalty’ Catherine Russell

Born into musical royalty, New York native Catherine Russell carries a rich legacy in every note she sings.

Things to Do This Weekend in West Michigan

Autumn in West Michigan brings crisp air, golden leaves, and a calendar full of things to do, from pumpkin carving in Holland to high fashion.

‘All This Love’

In 1972, a gospel singer from Detroit named Etterlene DeBarge moved her 10 children to Grand Rapids.

Beyond ArtPrize: Four things to do in West Michigan this weekend

From cocktails inspired by art in the heart of ArtPrize excitement to a free riverside dog festival, West Michigan’s weekend calendar is packed with creative, family-friendly, and community-driven experiences.

7 Things to Do This Weekend in West Michigan

From fairground country nights to cider in a historic northern piazza, this weekend delivers theater, music, community action, and handmade goods.

Fingerpicking good: a celebration of acoustic music and storytelling

A new season of music begins at St. Cecilia Music Center this fall, and it’s opening with a blend of sweet harmony and acoustic mastery that fans of folk, roots, and Americana won’t want to miss.

Help the Chorus get to Carnegie — with Beethoven’s Ninth!

The Grand Rapids Symphony opens its 96th season with Beethoven’s Ninth—a powerful, choral-driven masterpiece.

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