What’s Happening: June 25 – July 1, 2022

Note:

Protests and demonstrations are expected to continue concerning several local and national issues. Monument Park, Monroe Center and Calder Plaza are expected to be impacted.

25 | Live Music:
  • The Intersection: WYCE Jammie Awards
    • 5 PM.
    • Celebrate Michigan music with the 12th annual award show!
    • Donations accepted at the door, but event is free.
  • Van Andel Arena: Outlaw Music Festival
    • 4:30 PM.
    • Featuring: Willie Nelson, Jason Isbell, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Cultivate Grand Rapids
  • 7 PM at GRAM.
  • Network with neighbors who are business owners, operators and founders!
  • 3rd annual networking event for creatives and young professionals in Grand Rapids.
Heartside Gleaning Initiative
  • 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM.
  • LaGrave Church parking lot.
  • Free Rapid card and reusable grocery bag available!
 
26 | Last Chance – Mean Girls!  
  • 2 shows today! 1 PM and 6:30 PM.
  • DeVos Performance Hall.
  • Don’t wear pink; it’s Sunday.
 
27 | Beyond Van Gogh continues through July 9 at DeVos Place.
 
28 | Open Studio Night at Little Space Studios  
  • 6 PM – 10 PM.
  • Harris Building, 111 Division Ave. S.
  • A great way to meet neighbors in a creative coworking space!
Swing Dancing
  • 7 PM – 9:30 PM.
  • Rosa Parks Circle.
 
29 | Wellness in the Park with the Kent County Health Department
  • 1 PM – 4 PM.
  • Heartside Park.
  • Free HIV and STD testing, access to healthcare resources, games, snacks and drinks!
Salsa Wednesdays
  • 5 PM – 9 PM.
  • Rosa Parks Circle.

 

30 | Relax at Rosa Returns!  
 Gazelle Thursday Walk/Run Community: Run With Pride
  • Meet at 52 Monroe Center at 6 PM.
  • Hoka swag and demo shoes! After the walk: go to House of Wine for 50% off a Frosé!
  • Run with Pride shirt purchase gives 100% of proceeds to support LGBTQ+ communities.

 

1 | Grand Rapids Foodie Fest Kicks Off
  • 3 PM – 10 PM today; various hours through July 3.
  • Calder Plaza.
  • Over 25 vendors, musicians, performers and kids activities are expected for over 5,000 foodies.