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Nonprofit kicks off crowdfunding campaign for five murals
The public is invited to donate on through July 31.
Downtown offers family activities and entertainment throughout the summer
Families, residents, and visitors are invited to enjoy the summer season with the return of two popular community programs.
Museum kicks off Summer Saturdays with riverfront celebration
All activities on the riverfront, accessible via Pearl Street, will be free to the public. No ticket is required. Admission tickets will be required to enter the Museum.
Unseen Oceans exhibit to make a splash in Grand Rapids
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the oceans’ sunlit surfaces to their inky depths, exploring how 21st-century technologies like robotics, ROVs and AUVs, satellite monitoring, miniaturization, and high-definition imaging are transforming scientists’ understanding of the more than 70 percent of Earth covered by oceans.
Gardens offering free admission to military personnel this summer
The program provides free admission for currently serving members of the U.S. military, plus up to five family members.
Pops at the Pier to feature hits from Broadway and the big screen
The evening begins early with a pre-concert performance by the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra.
Aviation exhibit celebrates history, flight, and STEM learning
This interactive exhibit invites audiences to explore multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st-century STEM concepts.
Exhibition brings together more than 130 works of fin-de-siècle France
The exhibition brings together more than 130 works by some of the era's most celebrated artists, highlighting an extraordinary chapter of artistic, cultural, and social change.
Gardens announce Tuesday Evening Music Club lineup
12 shows feature groups ranging from indie bands and folk musicians to Motown and a return performance by the Grand Rapids Ballet to end the summer.
New creative hub opens for art, community, and opportunity
The hub is a community-centered space dedicated to uplifting youth voices, fostering creativity, and strengthening cultural connections in Grand Rapids’ Burton Heights neighborhood.
Theatre group to stage “Princess Ida”
The comic operetta, written by Gilbert and Sullivan over a century ago, examines the role of feminist ideals amongst an absurdist landscape of arranged marriage, a hunger for war, and cross-dressing for the sake of love.
Jazz night kicks off partnership supporting public media
The evening will feature performances by Candid Antics and the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra.
Gardens prepares for CHIHULY exhibition
General admission includes access to all outdoor Chihuly installations, allowing guests to explore vibrant, large-scale works set against the changing light and seasonal beauty of the landscape.
Orchestra to make its Gilmore Festival debut
The event features internationally acclaimed pianists across classical, jazz, and pop music and takes place at the St. Cecilia Music Center.
Broadway to host community night
Attendees can enjoy interactive experiences created in collaboration with John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, and Playground GR.
Gardens reveal summer concert series lineup
Offering views of the Gardens and Sculpture Park, the 1,900-seat amphitheater features general-admission tiered lawn seating, free on-site parking, and full-service concessions.
Local partners launch regional arts and culture strategy development
The effort is intended to be a comprehensive, community-informed plan that will strengthen the region's creative ecosystem and guide long-term investment in arts and culture across the county.
Gardens to host one-night-only piano performance
This marks the first time the two organizations have collaborated to present an original concert experience.
Ballet ignites the stage with EMBER Series 26
This year’s series honors the legacy of groundbreaking choreographers while amplifying women’s voices onstage and behind the scenes.
Broadway Grand Rapids unveils 2026-27 season
Close to 1,200 people filled DeVos Performance Hall for the 2026-2027 season reveal event held on February 16.
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