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A November to Remember

Grand Rapids greets November with lots of laughs, as comedian Anjelah Johnson brings her “Technically Not Stalking” Tour to DeVos Performance Hall on Nov. 1.The funny continues on Nov. 2, when the Marquee Comedy Tour featuring Gary Owen, Sommore, Tony Rock and Mark Curry comes to DeVos.

Music & More...

DeVos Performance Hall is also the site of four fantastic Grand Rapids Symphony shows this month:

• Symphonie Fantastique with special guest Itzhak Perlman, Nov. 7.
• Broadway Showstoppers: West Side Story to Wicked, Nov. 8-10.
• Home Alone in Concert, Nov. 12.
• Prokofiev Triumphant, “a hymn to free and happy Man,” Nov. 15-16. 

Van Andel Arena hosts:

• Bassnectar: Freakstyle, A Day of the Dead Dark Party Nov. 1-2,
• and seven Grand  Rapids Griffins hockey games: Nov. 6, 8, 9, 15, 20, 22 and 29.

The DeltaPlex Arena presents a diverse lineup of shows including:

• Christine D’Clario with Barak – Emanuel/Shekinah Tour, Nov. 2.
• Healing Body, Mind and Spirit Expo,    Nov. 2.
• 89th Annual Saladin Shrine Circus,     Nov. 7-10.
• Michigan Bridal & Wedding Expo,        Nov. 17.

20+ November concerts at 20 Monroe Live include:

• R&B Powerhouse K. Michelle and her O.S.D. Tour, Nov. 11.
• World of Dance Live Tour, direct from the NBC TV show, Nov. 14.
• Rap artist Yelawolf presents the GhettoCowboy Tour,   Nov. 16.
• Country music maverick Chase Rice,   Nov. 23.
• Ski Mask the Slump God, Nov. 26.

Grand Events

Broadway Grand Rapids presents Disney’s The Lion King, the dazzling stage version of the movie smash. At DeVos Performance Hall Nov. 20-Dec. 1.
The International Wine, Beer & Food Festival – Michigan’s premier tasting event – makes its annual return to DeVos Place Nov. 21-23.

Fall in the City

Our astonishing autumn continues with these crowd-pleasers:

• Cocktail Week GR celebrates the art of the craft cocktail with specially made Michigan cocktails, unique events and more, Nov. 13 -24.
• The International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, Nov. 21-23, joins in the festivities with an expanded spirits selection.
• The Grand Rapids Drive basketball team plays six home games in the first month of the new season: Nov. 15, 16, 22, 25, 27 and 30.
• The Grand Rapids Public Museum presents Bodies Revealed, a one-of-a-kind exhibit showcasing the inner workings of the human body, starting Nov. 16.

Do More With Culture Pass GR

See more and save more with Culture Pass GR – a smartphone-enabled "ticket" that lets you visit multiple attractions at a savings up to 50%!

Free Shuttle Service

The Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) runs two continuous routes through the center city, hitting every stop every eight minutes. No ticket or pass required, just board the bright pink shuttle buses every day of the year!

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February Highlights

Black History Month
Tours, exhibitions, panel discussions and a can't-miss museum

Valentine's Day
Celebrate Love in this "Incredibly Romantic Getaway". (TripAdvisor)

Beer Month GR
Beer pairing dinners, tap takeovers & a huge outdoor festival. Feb. 15-Mar. 15.

Bodies Revealed
Explore the wonders of the human organism in this unique exhibit.

Also on the Calendar

Movies on the Piazza
Feb 1.

Hamilton the Musical
Feb. 1-9

Post Malone
Feb. 12

World of Winter Festival
Through Feb. 16

Disney on Ice
Feb.27 - Mar. 1

Matilda, The Musical
Feb. 28 - Mar. 22

March Sneak Peek

Jim Gaffigan
March 5

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
March 10-15

Jeff Foxworthy
March 14

Irish on Ionia
March 14

Monster Jam
March 20-22

Michael Bublé
March 31

February Highlights

Black History Month
Tours, exhibitions, panel discussions and a can't-miss museum

Valentine's Day
Celebrate Love in this "Incredibly Romantic Getaway". (TripAdvisor)

Beer Month GR
Beer pairing dinners, tap takeovers & a huge outdoor festival. Feb. 15-Mar. 15.

Bodies Revealed
Explore the wonders of the human organism in this unique exhibit.

Also on the Calendar

Hamilton the Musical
Feb. 1-9

Post Malone
Feb. 12

World of Winter Festival
Through Feb. 16

Disney on Ice
Feb.27 - Mar. 1

Matilda, The Musical
Feb. 28 - Mar. 22

March Sneak Peek

Jim Gaffigan
March 5

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
March 10-15

Jeff Foxworthy
March 14

Irish on Ionia
March 14

Monster Jam
March 20-22

Michael Bublé
March 31

March Highlights

Butterflies are Blooming

See 7,000 tropical butterflies in flight.
March 1-April 30.

St. Patrick''s Day

A fun parade, massive street party
and lots of green beer!

LaughFest

100+ shows include Jeff Foxworthy & Miranda Sings. March 5-15.

Spring Break

Check out kid-friendly museums, shows,
activities & more.

Also on the Calendar

Beer Month GR
Through March 15

Matilda, the Musical
Through March 22

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
March 10-15

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
March 12-13

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show
March 27-29

Michael Buble
March 31

April Sneak Peek

Latin American Film Festival
April 3-5

The Bachelor Live on Stage
April 5

Little Red Riding Hood Ballet
April 6-10

Brit Floyd
April 8

West Michigan Whitecaps
April 9 Opening Night

Junie B. Jones, the Musical
April 24-May 3

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March Highlights

Butterflies are Blooming

See 7,000 tropical butterflies in flight.
March 1-April 30.

St. Patrick''s Day

A fun parade, massive street party
and lots of green beer!

LaughFest

100+ shows include Jeff Foxworthy & Miranda Sings. March 5-15.

Spring Break

Check out kid-friendly museums, shows,
activities & more.

Also on the Calendar

Beer Month GR
Through March 15

Matilda, the Musical
March 1-22

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
March 10-15

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
March 12-13

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show
March 27-29

Michael Buble
March 31

April Sneak Peek

Latin American Film Festival
April 3-5

The Bachelor Live on Stage
April 5

Little Red Riding Hood Ballet
April 6-10

Brit Floyd
April 8

West Michigan Whitecaps
April 9 Opening Night

Junie B. Jones, the Musical
April 24-May 3

Social Zones

Dine, drink, shop & play in socially distanced outdoor spaces.

Culture Pass GR

See & Save even more with an attractions discount pass ... now on sale!

Craft Pass GR

Visit Multiple locations to earn a free gift, Sept. 14 - Oct. 31.

The Bridge GR

Enjoy art, music & food at a series of outdoor events, Aug. 28 - Oct. 3.

ALSO ON THE CALENDAR

Bodies Revealed

Grand Rapids Public Museum
Through Sept. 27

Chrysanthemums & More!

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Opens Sept. 18

Under the Arctic

Grand Rapids Public Museum
Opens Sept. 26

BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise

John Ball Zoo
Through Oct. 25

George Segal: Body Language

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Through Jan. 3

Virtual Events

Experience Grand Rapids from home

OCTOBER SNEAK PEEKS

Fall on the Fruit Ridge

All Month Long

Hallowee-Ones

John Ball Zoo
Oct. 23

Amway River Bank Run

Virtual Event Through Oct. 24

An Art of Changes: Jasper Johns Prints, 1060-2018

Grand Rapids Art Museum
Opens Oct. 24

December Highlights

Winter in the City

Make merry & make memories for the holidays.

Outdoor Dining

Eat & drink cozy in Social Zones and heated domes.

Outdoor Activities

''Tis the season for outdoor fun - with or without snow.

Shop Local

How & where to shop local in the Grand Rapids area.

Also on the Calendar

Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Through Jan. 3

Wild Connections Made with LEGO? Bricks

Grand Rapids Public Museum
Through May 2

Christmas Lite Show

Fifth Third Ballpark
Through Jan. 2

George Segal: Body Language

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Through Jan. 3

Mathias J. Alten: An Enduring Legacy

Grand Rapids Art Museum
Through April 24

Virtual Events

Experience Grand Rapids from home -
Including Grand Rapids Ballet's The Nutcracker

World of Winter Festival

Downtown Grand Rapids
Art installations, pop-up musical concerts, walking tours, ice games, a scavenger hunt & much more
Jan. - Feb. 2021