Entertainment

Need a mid-March music fix? Frances Luke Accord (FLA), a modern folk duo based in the Midwest, will appear in concert at The Block in Muskegon this weekend.

On Monday, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (GRCM), the Grand Rapids Ballet will present a low-sensory dance performance geared towards children with autism.

You can start daydreaming about enjoying summer picnics against the backdrop of a lively soundtrack now. The Grand Rapids Symphony announced its Picnic Pops summer concert series lineup.

We hope the luck of the Irish is with you this weekend! Whether you are looking to celebrate with a mug of green beer or not, we've got you covered.

A new sport that combines bowling, football and horseshoes has come to Grand Rapids.

He’s on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. He sits in the booth, laughing with and teasing callers as they eagerly await the news that they’ve won something. Sometimes he chats with movers and shakers about local activities and happenings in the city, keeping the community in the know.

Believe it or not, there is more to celebrate in Grand Rapids on St. Patrick's Day than Irish on Ionia. Yes, most are boozy events -- and yes, most are decked in the green. However, if you're looking to avoid the craziness that is Ionia, then we have a few alternatives to help you celebrate all things Irish.

One of three headliners set to perform at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival this summer has been announced.

From stocking up on the latest styles for spring to laughing hysterically at today's funniest comedians, Grand Rapids has plenty to do this weekend.

With the eighth annual Gilda’s LaughFest approaching, comedy acts will be stopping by Grand Rapids for a week straight. One act that won’t be leaving though is River City Improv, a group that has spent almost a quarter-century entertaining the city and has shown no signs of slowing down.

There are many things comedian Teresa Thome remembers about her late mother, but a certain item that was always stashed in her mother’s purse has stood out in her memories.

Full of suspense and romance and set to a variety of beloved Whitney Houston tunes, "The Bodyguard: The Musical" has brought the 1992 film to life on stage since 2012, and Broadway Grand Rapids is delighted to bring the show to DeVos Performance Hall.

As Eirann Betka helped organize the Grand Rapids Improv Festival in the fall of 2015, she noticed there were no female improv troupes signing up to perform. Most of the groups had either all men or only one or two women featured.

Laughter is really the best medicine. Laughter is good for both your physical and mental health. Even in the darkest of times, finding something to laugh at or a friend to laugh with can ease the deepest pain.

March is that tough month caught between winter and spring. To make the transition a little easier for you, GR|MAG has put together a list of six fun activities taking place during the month. Enjoy!

When Sadie Rothenberg was tasked with building the costumes for the Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company’s production of the “Wizard of Oz,” she said she went straight to the book for inspiration.

Get ready to weekend hard Grand Rapids. Take a trip down the yellow brick road with the Grand Rapids Ballet's Junior Company or visit the butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens.

Michelle Lusky still remembers when she first encountered African drumming. “I went to Djembe Spectacular at Creston Brewery and there were all of these people playing djembe—which was amazing—but when Heather Mitchell and Kama Mitchell came out dancing and singing, I was blown away,” she said.

If you are looking for a good time, look no further than The Intersection on Wednesday, Feb. 28. That’s when Pigeons Playing Ping Pong plans to raise the energy level in Grand Rapids with its unique take on funk music.

A concert under the stars may sound like a difficult experience to pull off during the winter season in Michigan. That’s why the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium at the Grand Rapids Public Museum has opened its doors, giving audiences the ability to appreciate the beauty of music and the wonder of the cosmos no matter what the weather is like outside.