A round-up of the new restaurants and other businesses in Grand Rapids and across West Michigan, as well as closings and other changes. To start, as you likely saw on social media, Pages & Peonies just had its grand opening at 2751 Alpine Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, drawing a long, long line down the street on a 95F day.
Public perception toward Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has come a long way from the satanic panic days of the 1980s. In our post-podcast pop culture of Critical Role, Dimension 20, The Adventure Zone and more, the prototypical image of a D&D player has slowly shifted from the class loner or resident geek (an unfair stereotype) to a much more diverse array of enthusiasts.
Summer means it’s time to get up, head out and go wild.
When you spend half the year in weather ranging from chilly to frozen, we need to take advantage of every warm and sunny day available.
Want to get your adrenaline pumping or blow off a little steam? There are so many exhilarating things to do in and around West Michigan, from downright daring to straight-up fun. Here, we’ve collected a few of our favorite ideas for when you’re ready to get your adventure on.
Festivals are back in full force in 2025, with dozens of fests appearing and returning in West Michigan. From art to food, music, beer, culture and so much more, here’s our Festival Guide for the year ahead.
Your Monthly Guide to What’s Great in the Great Outdoors. Summer has no shortage of things to do outside, but, arguably one of the more rewarding activities is going to u-pick farms.
Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the month of June. We have top-notch comedians like Sal Vulcano, concerts like Chris Stapleton, The Gaslight Anthem and The Fray, summer movie series, free outdoor fitness classes, art markets, pride parties and more!
The further away comedian Laurie Kilmartin gets from writing on every season of “Conan” on TBS, the more she realizes Conan O’Brien saved her life.
Summer in West Michigan is when we finally break free from the icy shackles of winter and get to play in the sun.
Reading by the beach, eating on a patio, long walks through the woods, throwing a brat on the grill—that’s what summer is all about. The only problem is, the season is so fun and jam-packed, it always flies by at least speed.
That’s why we think it’s a good idea to create a Summer Bucket List, ensuring you make things happen before fall suddenly arrives. Here are a few of our suggestions for your summer planning.
Your Monthly Guide to What’s Great in the Great Outdoors. I usually try to keep it closer to home for this column, but I’m mentally in road trip mode, so I thought I’d send us on a little adventure.
Gardens are blooming and crops are ripe—it’s the time of year when farmers are seeing their hard work come to fruition. Which also means it’s the perfect time to get out and savor the season at your local farmers market. Whether you’re after crisp produce, pasture-raised meats, fresh-cut flowers, homemade jam, hand-thrown pottery, or just some good old-fashioned people-watching, there’s something for everyone.
Superstar standup Fortune Feimster will be the first to tell you how lucky she feels to have the success she’s had in her nearly 20-year comedy career.
Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the month of May. We have top-notch comedians like Nate Jackson, concerts like The Head and the Heart, Mandy Patinkin and Billy Strings, an annual food truck festival, art markets, dance parties, classic film screenings and more!
Over the past few years, golf has undergone a transformation, evolving from a leisurely pastime into a booming sport with widespread appeal. Whether it’s the lingering effects of the pandemic, the rise of technology-driven experiences, or the natural allure of the green, golf courses are filling up like never before.
