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Seven Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend
Broadway Grand Rapids presents Maybe Happy Ending"—winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical—on stage at DeVos Performance Hall November 10 – 15, 2026. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Looking for things to do in Grand Rapids and West Michigan this weekend? November 13–15 brings a packed lineup of entertainment, cultural events, live music, shopping, and holiday festivities.
The Root Cause
Photo courtesy of Root Functional Medicine. For many Americans, November brings an annual ritual: choosing health insurance for the year ahead. Open enrollment arrives, premiums can rise, deductibles can feel out of reach and the list of doctors covered by a plan may seem increasingly narrow.
100 for $100 Sale Offers Affordable, Original Holiday Gifts
Photo courtesy of Grand Valley Artists. Holiday shoppers looking for a unique gift — or a little original art for their own walls — will have plenty to browse at Grand Valley Artists’ 100 for $100 Sale, Nov. 6-7. The biannual sale features affordable original artwork by local artists, with every piece priced at $100. The event takes place at Grand Valley Artists Studio & Gallery, 2661 29th St. SE, Suite B, behind Schuler Books in Grand Rapids.
The Ultimate Encore: A 336-Year-Old Stradivarius Gets Its Moment in Muskegon
Vadim Gluzman. Photo by Marco Borggreve. In 1878, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky dedicated his Violin Concerto to famed violinist Leopold Auer, who famously rejected the work as “unplayable.” Nearly 150 years later, history comes full circle when on November 13 world-renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman performs the concerto with West Michigan Symphony (WMS), playing the very 1690 Stradivarius once owned by Auer himself.
Recipe: Game Day Dip
Photo by Stacy Feyer-Salol. Food styling by Jason Wheeler. It’s Michigan versus Michigan State weekend, and if there’s one thing guaranteed to stir up some friendly (or not-so-friendly) debate, it’s this rivalry. The Wolverines and Spartans are heading to The Big House in Ann Arbor for a Saturday night showdown, with kickoff set for 7:30 PM EST on November 7.
It’s All About the Lighting
The trouble began with paint. Adobe stock image. You know the drill. Someone falls in love with a color chip at the hardware store, brings home three gallons of it, and suddenly “Agreeable Gray” has turned into “Fuhgeddaboudit Gray.” “It’s the lighting,” I said, trying not to sound smug. Because it was. And I am. Sometimes. Here’s what nobody tells you about paint: you’re not really choosing a color. You’re choosing a relationship between that color and the light that’s going to bully it all day long.
Best of Grand Rapids 2027 Voting Has Begun
Okay, Grand Rapids, we are live! It’s time to celebrate everything that makes our city such a great place to live, work, eat, shop and explore. Best of Grand Rapids is back, and we want to hear from you. Vote for your favorite everything the city has to offer HERE! This year, we’ve added more than 90 new categories, from pickleball courts to podiatrists, along with even more of your favorite foods, drinks, shops and local services.
The Body Electric
Tao He at his acupuncture clinic in Comstock Park. Photo by David Sparks. About two decades ago, I found myself in a situation that required immediate medical intervention. I was a young mother in Los Angeles, nursing a newborn, when a sharp “kink” in my neck rendered me practically immobile. I woke up one morning, barely able to turn my head. It was as if my body had locked itself into place and refused negotiation. I went to a Beverly Hills general practitioner expecting a quick fix—a prescription.
Breakout Role: Nailed It!
Robert Malcolm Cumming is seen at Yesterdog in Grand Rapids, Mich. (2026) Photo by David Sparks. Before Robert Malcolm Cumming was portraying a British musician on screen, he was a kid from West Michigan who never imagined acting could become a career. Born in Grand Rapids and raised in nearby Stevensville, Cumming graduated from Lakeshore High School in 2010 with a love for music and performing in school plays. Hollywood wasn’t part of the plan.
Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Halloween Weekend
Studio C/Getty Drive-In courtesy art. From haunted hotel tours and family-friendly Halloween parties to drive-in movies, costume contests and Día de los Muertos celebrations, there’s plenty to keep Grand Rapidians busy this Halloween weekend. Here’s what to add to your calendar, from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday, Oct. 29 Get spooked at the Amway Grand Plaza.
Dragons, Prophecies and an Author Finding her Voice
Lowell native LeAnn Kelley closes the final chapter on her fantasy trilogy — just in time for spooky-season reading. As autumn settles across West Michigan and readers begin reaching for stories filled with magic, mystery and creatures lurking beyond the ordinary world, local author LeAnn Kelley has perfect timing. The Lowell native recently completed Horizons, the third and final installment in her fantasy trilogy, The Tales of Iryvalya.
A Horrormeister in Our Midst
Barbara Compton and Ted Raimi. Production still courtesy of Your Dearest Darkest Friend with Ted Raimi. Grand Rapids, we have a horrormeister in our midst. Ted Raimi has put down roots in Southwest Michigan and recently emerged from his crypt to talk to GR Mag about Your Dearest Darkest Friend, with Ted Raimi, his new horror talk show premiering October 30 on SCREAMBOX. The title, coined by a friend, is bang on for a particularly peculiar cocktail party where horror fans can gather to talk shop.
Grand Rapids Public Museum to Host AlgreMENTE | Happy Brain: Celebrating Early Connections
Photo courtesy of Grand Rapids Public Museum. The Grand Rapids Public Museum recently announced its newest traveling exhibit, AlgreMENTE | Happy Brain: Celebrating Early Connections, opening Saturday, November 14. The new addition is a bilingual Spanish/English exhibition that seeks to educate visitors about early brain development in young children. AlegreMENTE | Happy Brain transports visitors of all ages to a whimsical forest filled with families of all kinds, both human and animal.
Six Things to Do in GR This Weekend
Photo courtesy of Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival. From Halloween-inspired street parties and oddities markets to fall shopping and college basketball, Grand Rapids has plenty on offer this weekend. Whether the goal is to discover something unusual, celebrate the season with local makers or cheer on the Wolverines, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the weekend. Friday, Oct.
The Can’t-Miss Chamber Music Series
A Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performs on stage at St. Cecilia Music Center's Royce Auditorium in May of 2026. Performers are Benjamin Bielman on violin; David Finckel, cello; and Wu Han on piano. Courtesy of St. Cecilia Music Center. So, you fancy yourself a music aficionado? You can identify Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in four notes. Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” is in heavy rotation. You may even have a favorite piece by Aaron Copland. Or spent your summers at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.
Chloe Kimes Embraces the Thrill of the Unknown on Daredevil
Chloe Kimes performs on stage at Stix in Ludington during her Working Woman tour August 14, 2026. Photo by Lisa Enos. For Michigan-born singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes, making a living in music has always been about more than chasing fame. It’s about building a life around the songs, the stage and the freedom to find her own way.
MLK Park Community Center Earns LEED Silver Certification
MLK Park Lodge. Photo courtesy of the City of Grand Rapids. The MLK Park Community Center has earned LEED Silver certification, demonstrating the City of Grand Rapids’ commitment to building a more sustainable and efficient public facility. Sustainability guided the planning and design of the center. The project includes energy-saving systems, low-impact materials and features that help the building operate efficiently for years to come.
A City Within A City
A still frame from the documentary, "A City Within A City." Photo courtesy of the artists. Beneath Grand Rapids’ reputation for growth and prosperity lies a deeper history many residents have never fully seen. A new documentary based on a book of the same name, A City Within a City: The Black Freedom Struggle in Grand Rapids, Michigan, examines generations of Black organizing, resistance, culture and community-building that helped shape the city while often remaining outside mainstream narratives.
Eight Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend
Children trick-or-treat at Zoo Goes Boo, which starts Oct. 16. Photo courtesy of John Ball Zoo. From Halloween adventures and acclaimed performances to fall farm fun and live music, Grand Rapids and the surrounding area offer plenty of ways to make the most of the weekend. Halloween fun takes over John Ball Zoo as Zoo Goes Boo returns for its first weekend of family-friendly festivities.
10 Taco Week Spots to Explore
La Jefa Taqueria – Wyoming 1874 28th St. SW, Wyoming. Photo by Lisa Enos. Grand Rapids Taco Week is underway, giving taco lovers a delicious excuse to explore local restaurants, try something new and score tacos for just $3 with the GR Taco Week app at grtacoweek.com. Running now through Oct. 18, the citywide food event features 10 participating locations across Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Rockford, each offering its own take on the beloved taco.
New Grand Rapids Soccer Club Announces Ticket Details
Amway Stadium Rendering: Aerial at Night. Courtesy of AC Grand Rapids. With its 2027 debut approaching, West Michigan’s new professional soccer club has unveiled Amway Stadium seating options, season-ticket pricing and membership benefits. Athletic Club Grand Rapids, West Michigan’s new professional soccer club, today announced a major update regarding the fan experience at the new Amway Stadium.
Love, Memory & Magic: ‘The Notebook’ Opens at DeVos
"The Notebook" presented by Broadway Grand Rapids, plays DeVos performance Hall Oct. 13–18, 2026. Photo by Roger Mastroianni. Broadway Grand Rapids has another winner on its hands. The Notebook opened Tuesday night, Oct. 13, at DeVos Performance Hall to a full house, and based on the attendance alone, it’s easy to see why this story continues to resonate.
Eat Tacos. Win Prizes.
Tacos, tamales or chips and salsa are among the options for a quick and affordable lunch at Tamales Mary. Photo by Bryan Esler Here’s an honest question: Could you eat tacos every day for a week? What about twice a day? And would you do it for a chance to win $500 in gift cards? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you’re in luck. Grand Rapids Taco Week kicks off today, Oct. 12, and it’s giving you a pretty delicious reason to get out of the house. Here’s how it works.
YWCA Unveils New Artwork Honoring Women’s Stories
Pictured, left to right, are Gladys Binion and Ajena Gordon in front of new tapestry artwork by Brecia Kralovic-Logan at WYCA West Central Michigan. Photo by Michelle Rabideau. YWCA West Central Michigan in Grand Rapids unveiled new tapestry artwork on Oct. 2, marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The permanent installation, located at 25 Sheldon Ave. SE, celebrates women’s stories, healing and resilience.
Blandford Nature Center to Close Woodlands Main Campus for Private Cultural Gathering
Karen Cook captured afternoon light in the forest at Blandford Nature Center. Blandford Nature Center will temporarily close portions of its Woodlands Campus, including the Visitor Center and Historic Village, on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 to provide land and privacy for a cultural gathering held in partnership with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
Four Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend
Photo courtesy of Grand Rapids Symphony. From an orchestral celebration of America’s 250th anniversary to a new home for soccer and culture, Grand Rapids has plenty happening this weekend. Catch a live performance, check out a new community space, get a taste of the circus or turn up the volume with Bailey Spinn, Scene Queen and Wargasm. Here are four things to do around town Oct. 9–11. Hear American History Through the Grand Rapids Symphony Oct.
St. Cecilia Kicks Off Jazz Series With Jazz Master Kenny Barron
KENNY BARRON. Photo by F. Carol Friedman. Courtesy of St. Cecilia Music Center. Jazz is back at St. Cecilia Music Center, and it’s opening the season with a bona fide master. The Kenny Barron Trio takes the stage tonight, Oct. 8, to launch St. Cecilia’s 2026-27 Spectacular Jazz Series — and tickets are going fast for an evening with one of the most celebrated pianists in jazz history.
The Art of Listening
Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington. Portrait by Diane Haworth. A portrait sitting in an art studio recently opened the door to a much broader conversation. Grand Valley Artists, a nearly 70-year-old organization dedicated to supporting local artists through live-model sessions, exhibitions and critiques, invited Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington to take part in one of the art’s best-kept creative traditions: portraiture.
Get Your Goat Yoga in Byron Center
Seeing a goat in Byron Center is not exactly shock-worthy. The longtime farming community has spent generations turning fields into food — and, increasingly, turning fields into subdivisions. Downtown still offers a little nod to the agrarian past, with Byron Center Meats, Houseman’s Ice Cream and the general small-town charm that makes you think, Yep, goats belong here. But goats doing yoga at an outlet mall? Now that’s a stretch—literally! On Thursday, Oct.
Burger Week Winner Crowned. Next Up: Taco Week!
Brad Fitzgerald, winner of Grand Rapids Burger Week 2026. Courtesy photo. We know. Burger Week was months ago. And yet, somehow, we never told you who won. So, at long last, allow us to correct that: The winner of Grand Rapids Burger Week is Brad Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald didn’t exactly phone it in. While plenty of people used Burger Week as an excuse to grab a good deal on a burger or two, he and his wife turned the whole thing into a weeklong food adventure.
Colorado Rapids Meets Grand Rapids
Erik Bushey, the first head coach of Grand Rapids’ new professional soccer club. Photo courtesy of AC Grand Rapids. Athletic Club Grand Rapids has named Erik Bushey as the first head coach in club history, introducing him at a news conference at the David D. Hunting YMCA in Grand Rapids. Bushey comes to West Michigan from the Colorado Rapids, the Major League Soccer team based in the Denver area, where he has coached the club’s second team since 2022.
From Grandma’s Porch to the GRAM
Ray Materson. Untitled (Cat),1992. Sockthreads. 3 x 2½ inches. Courtesy of Jannet and Craig Duchossois and Grand Rapids Art Museum. Ray Materson makes art with socks—though you’d never guess it from a first glance. The Grand Rapids native painstakingly unravels ordinary sock threads and stitches them into palm-sized scenes filled with portraits, memories, Americana, literature and fantasy.
Four Things to Do in West Michigan This Weekend
Blandford Nature Center courtesy photo. It’s fall, y’all. The leaves are changing, the pumpkins are out and West Michigan is giving us plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season. From a musical trip to the final frontier to hayrides, giant pumpkins and a one-night art show inside a historic lumberyard, here are four things to do this weekend. Friday, October 2 Kick off the weekend with a familiar musical score — and take a trip to the final frontier without ever leaving Grand Rapids.
Red, Lace, and the Runway
Who would have guessed that Grand Rapids, Michigan, would find itself becoming a backdrop for some seriously ambitious fashion moments? Yet here we are. As the city prepares to welcome a massive live fashion show and Guinness World Records attempt during the closing ceremonies of ArtPrize 2026, it feels fitting to look at the next generation of designers emerging from right here in West Michigan.
GR Fire Department Earns Third International Accreditation
The Grand Rapids Fire Department has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, marking its third straight accreditation and extending its status through 2031. GRFD is one of only 127 fire agencies worldwide to earn both CFAI accreditation and an ISO Class 1 rating.
One Step Closer to Affordable Housing in West Michigan
Shea Ravines ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sept. 22, 2026. Courtesy photo. For people navigating homelessness or living paycheck to paycheck, an affordable place to live can be the difference between simply getting by and having a chance to build something more stable. That’s the promise behind Shea Ravines, a new 56-unit affordable housing community in Wyoming that officially opened Sept. 22.
Jeff Daniels Returns to St. Cecilia
Tickets for "An Evening With Jeff Daniels" at St. Cecilia Music Center go on sale Friday, Sept. 25. Photo courtesy of the artist. Jeff Daniels has carved out an unusual place for himself as a performer. Is he a singer-songwriter who acts? Or an actor who happens to be a remarkably good singer-songwriter? The answer, depending on whom you ask, might be both.
Four Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend
This weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to create alongside Arturo Morales Romero during ArtPrize’s DoodleStreet event at the Market on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. ArtPrize takes center stage in Grand Rapids this weekend, with light installations, family-friendly art-making, a party at John Ball Zoo and a neighborhood-wide competition in Southtown. Here are four ways to get out and experience the festival — and some of the events happening around it — on Sept. 25-26.
Ride the Gravy Train to Michigan Street
Photo courtesy of the Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority. Downtown Grand Rapids may have the art this September, but restaurants along the Michigan Street Corridor are working on a different kind of masterpiece: another prize worth keeping an eye on, and this one comes with gravy, cheese curds and whatever else the chefs at 15 participating Michigan Street restaurants can dream up.
Cura Curious? Inside ArtPrize’s Hidden Gem Gallery
Artists Wendy Anderson Halperin, John Mooy, and Sadie Rose discuss their exhibits at Cūra Gallery, 975 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Photo by Lisa Enos. Think you’ve seen all the best of ArtPrize? If your strategy is to park once, hit the downtown core and walk in circles until your feet hurt, chances are you haven’t.
Bark Fest brings 27 Organizations together for Dog Week
Photo courtesy of K9 Resorts. National Dog Week runs Sept. 20-26, and this year, 27 organizations serving dogs and their owners across West Michigan are coming together for a community event in Grand Rapids. Bark Fest 2026 will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at K9 Resorts Grand Rapids, 3345 28th St. SE. The free event will bring together local rescue and adoption groups, service dog organizations, veterinary offices, pet-care resources and specialty pet businesses.
A Chat with ArtPrize Director Tyler Loftis + What To Expect at ArtPrize 2026
2026 ArtPrize Executive Director Tyler Loftis. Photo by Michelle Cuppy. The best interviews are not the ones where you arrive knowing everything already. Sometimes, knowing too much can turn a conversation into a performance. The subject delivers the polished version of themselves; the interviewer asks the questions they already know the answers to. There is a different kind of discovery when two people simply sit down and talk. That is what happened when I met Tyler Loftis.
Update: New Date for Taste of Gaines
Photo courtesy of Gaines Chamber of Commerce. Food, music and community spirit will once again take center stage as Taste of Gaines returns this fall.
8 Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend
ArtPrize entries are already spilling onto the streets of Grand Rapids where"In Case You Didn't Know," a public art commission by award-winning editorial, portrait, and fine art photographer Alfield Reeves is seen outside the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Courtesy art. There are some weekends when you just want to clone yourself. This is one of them. ArtPrize has already been spilling into downtown Grand Rapids during Preview Week, but Friday, Sept.
Grand Rapids Prepares for Biggest ArtPrize Yet
A crew member from The Big Room at SILVA stands outside the 975 Ottawa Ave. NW parking garage as it is prepared for ArtPrize. The location will serve as Cūra Gallery, a curated exhibition space supported by SILVA, Progressive Companies, MillerKnoll Foundation, and Trellis, according to ArtPrize Director of Exhibitions JoLee Kirkikis Casares.Photo by Lisa Enos. ArtPrize returns Friday, Sept. 18, and the City of Grand Rapids is preparing to welcome more than 1 million visitors over the 16‑day event.
Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen Hits DeVos Performance Hall Stage
The company of the North American Tour of Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen. Photo by Marc J Franklin. Alicia Keys’ Tony Award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen is coming to Grand Rapids Sept. 15-20, and students and educators have a chance to see every performance for $30 through Broadway Grand Rapids’ Student/Educator Rush program. The musical, which will run at DeVos Performance Hall, takes audiences to the Manhattan neighborhood that gives the show its name.
Davenport Loads the Bases With Transfers
Photo courtesy of Davenport University. For Ivan Salinas, the path to Davenport University started on the baseball field. A transfer student and senior at Davenport, Salinas began his higher education journey as a baseball player at Henry Ford College in Dearborn. Now, he’s on track to graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Education with a focus in integrated sciences. Both academics and athletics drew Salinas to Davenport.
Thought Series Panelists Line Up for Confluence 2026
Photo courtesy of Confluence Thought Series. What ideas are shaping the future of West Michigan—and what happens when the people behind those ideas come together? That’s the question at the heart of Confluence’s fifth annual Thought Series, taking place Sept. 17–18 at Kendall College of Art and Design.
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Kicks Off Centennial Season
Civic Theatre prepares to raise the curtain on its 100th year. DGRI courtesy photo. The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre Arts celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The Civic Theatre is one of the country’s oldest and largest community theater organizations. Every year, more than 800 volunteers act, dance, sing, help build sets, and design the shows put on by the Civic Theatre.
City Launches Pilot to Support Musicians
A past performance of Grand Rapids based Potato Babies at Festival of the Arts. Grand Rapids Magazine file photo. The City of Grand Rapids has launched Phase Zero, a pilot program designed to help local musicians formalize a small-business plan and participate directly in the City’s vendor system.
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