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Grand Rapids Events
Arts and Entertainment
UICA has three galleries, named in honor of the organization's past locations, and each has a different focus. The Front Street Gallery presents the work of emerging local artists; the Race Street Gallery offers the avant-garde works of regional, national and international artists, and the Monroe Avenue Gallery showcases community collaborations, traveling exhibits and special shows.
Actors' at Spectrum Theatre
160 Fountain St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 234-3998
Fax: (616) 234-4092
This state-of-the-art downtown facility offers five main stage productions year round. Box office (616) 234-3946.
Broadway Theatre Guild
Office: 161 Ottawa Ave. NW
Suite 603
Grand Rapids, MI -2721
(616) 235-6285
Fax: (616) 235-6282
The Guild presents Broadway touring productions at DeVos Hall. Admission varies with each show .
Events
January
1sst week in January : annual Victorian Dinner fundraiser. The elegant Voigt House dining room will be the scene of this one-of-a-kind event, where each evening ten guests enjoy an eight course Victorian-style dinner served by costumed maids and butlers. The table will be resplendent with the original Voigt china, silver and crystal. The proceeds from the purchase of the dinners benefit the programming at Voigt House Victorian Museum.
February
Jump Start
This UICA fundraiser began in 1986 as a small gathering of artists who wanted to purchase one another's art. The event is now held on the Saturday closest to Valentines Day and has grown into a highly anticipated auction of unique artwork.
April
2nd week Walk Michigan Lincoln Park
mid-month: YWCA Take Back the Night Walk Downtown
3rd week: Pietro's Run Fasta Eat Pasta 5K Run Southeast Grand Rapids
May
1st weekend: Daffodil Parade Black Hills North of Hall, West of Godfrey
Mid-month: Walk Michigan Plaster Creek Trail
3rd week: John Ball Arts and Crafts Fair John Ball County Park
Last weekend: Grand Macker Calder Plaza and Downtown Streets
Memorial Day weekend: Ceremonies and Parade Downtown Streets
June
1st weekend: Annual Festival Downtown
1st weekend: Front Runners 5K Run Riverside Park
mid-month: Antique Car Show Riverside Park
mid-month: Walk Michigan Huff Park Nature Walk
3rd weekend: Lesbian/Gay Life Celebration Riverside Park
Last weekend: Fishing Derby Richmond Park
July
4th of July Celebration Ah-Nab-Awen Park
1st weekend: Hollyhock Lane Parade Calvin/Giddings Area
mid-month: Kids Park Party Lincoln Park
mid-month: Band Concert in the Park Riverside Park at Guild Street
mid-month: Walk Michigan Riverside Park
3rd week Richmond Park Festival Richmond Park
3rd week American Legion Parade Downtown Streets
end of month German Fest Calder Plaza
end of month Peacefest Garfield Park
end of month Band Concert in the Park Riverside Park at Guild Street
August
3-5 Soul of the City Calder Plaza
7 National Night Out Kick-Off Martin Luther King Park
mid-month: Festa Italiana Calder Plaza
mid-month: Celebration in the Park Aberdeen Park
mid-month: Walk Michigan Garfield Park
mid-month: Riverside Arts and Craft Fair Riverside Park at Guild Street
end of month Polish Festival Calder Plaza
September
Labor Day Parade and Rally City Streets and John Ball County Park
first week Celebration on the Grand Downtown Fireworks: Friday Parade: Saturday
first week Hispanic Festival Calder Plaza
mid-month: Mexican Independence Day Festival Calder Plaza
mid-month: Cottage Bar Chili Cook-Off LaGrave at Fulton
October
Pulaski Day Parade Bridge/Stocking/Walker Streets
November
Veterans Day Parade Downtown & Veteran's Memorial Park
mid-month: Jaycee's Santa Claus Parade Downtown
End of month: Brew-ICA
UICA's ever-popular annual beer-tasting .Celebrate the art of beer with over 80 microbrews from Michigan and around the world. Beer, h'ors d'oeuvres as well as the bluegrass
December
Children's Christmas Parade S.E. Grand Rapids Streets
Holiday Artists' Market
UICA's Holiday Artists' Market features the original works of over 40 artists from throughout the Midwest. Original art includes paintings, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass, photography and sculpture. Free admission.
Early in the month
Annual Holiday Artists Market, featuring gift items by over 40 West Michigan artists, holiday music and munchies. Friday : 5-9 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm. Admission Free.
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