Grand Rapids Events Calendar

Looking for things to do in Grand Rapids? Browse upcoming events across Greater Grand Rapids, including live music, festivals, nightlife, food and drink events, comedy, theater, sports, markets and family activities.

Find events happening today, this weekend and throughout the coming weeks in Grand Rapids and nearby communities including Wyoming, Kentwood, Grandville, Walker, Ada, Cascade, Rockford and more. Grand Rapids Night Out updates the calendar as new events are announced and event details change.

  • Violet Velure at Horrocks Market

    Horrocks Market — Greenhouse 4455 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood

    Free live music by Violet Velure inside Horrocks Market’s Greenhouse.Admission: Free.

  • First Friday Game Night at Vander Mill

    Vander Mill 505 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Vander Mill opens its production floor for cornhole, foosball, ping pong, Giant Jenga and Connect Four.Location: Production floor.Admission: Free.

  • Opening Night – BENEATH THE SURFACE: An anatomy of expression

    Cocoon Art Space 1509 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    Cocoon Art Space opens Beneath the Surface, a group exhibition featuring six Michigan artists.Opening reception Friday, November 6, 6–9 p.m. The exhibition continues through December 20; this listing is for opening night only.

  • Smitten with the Mitten — Paint & Sip

    Brush Studio 11 Ionia Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    Paint-and-sip class at Brush Studio, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $38 per seat; drinks extra. Ages 15+ with full parental supervision.

    $ per seat; drinks extra38
  • Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Dizgo

    The Intersection — Elevation 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Pigeons Playing Ping Pong performs with Dizgo at Elevation. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show begins at 7 p.m.Ages: All ages.

  • Blitzkid: Modern Hel Tour

    The Pyramid Scheme 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Blitzkid shares the bill with EPCYA, RTNR and The Burdens. Advertised doors are 7 p.m.Advertised doors: 19:00. Performance start is not separately confirmed.Ages: All ages.

  • HAVEN ’26 Conference

    Hudsonville Reformed Church 3950 Highland Drive, Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

    A free evening with Darby Strickland and Kïrsten Christianson includes presentations and discussion about trauma and community care.Start time only; an end time was not advertised.

    Free
  • McBride’s Call — Friday

    Magnify Church Rockford — Auditorium 6727 Kuttshill Dr NE, Rockford, Michigan, United States

    An original musical set in Victorian Ireland and London, presented with a live orchestra at Magnify Church.Start time only; an end time was not advertised.

    $5 – $15
  • Country Night with Stolen Horses

    BattleGR / BGR Event Center 284 Dodge NE Suite 100, Comstock Park

    Country Night begins with line-dance lessons at 7 p.m., followed by Stolen Horses at 8 p.m. Activities and a drink ticket are included; $5 from each ticket benefits Unleashed Love Pet Rescue.Admission: $25.

  • Raanan Hershberg — Early Show

    Dr. Grins Comedy Club 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Stand-up comedy with Raanan Hershberg at Dr. Grins. Early show for ages 18 and over.Ages: 18+.

  • Andrea Gibson’s A Love Letter From The Afterlife

    The Big Room at SILVA 975 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    A filmed Andrea Gibson poetry performance is paired with live music and storytelling from Megan Falley, Chris Pureka, Autumn Nicholas and the Goosebumps Orchestra.