Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the months of May and June.
5/2
Cocktails & Costumes: A Murder Mystery Experience
Midtown at Studio Park
123 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
May 2, 7 p.m.
themidtowngr.com
Immerse yourself in a comedic murder mystery cocktail party where YOU are part of the story at Midtown GR. The Murder Mystery Co. welcomes you to the live immersive theatrical event, where each month brings a new adventure. In May, the theme is Best Laid Plans, an old 30s Hollywood Whodunnit.
5/12
Leo Kottke
St. Cecilia Music Center
24 Ransom NE, Grand Rapids
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
scmcgr.org
Leo Kottke has become known over the decades as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists of our time, with an iconic, playful fingerpicking approach to blues, jazz and folk. When performing, he’s known for dry, witty stage banter among instrumental selections played solo on 6- and 12-string guitars. See him in acoustically world-class venue at St. Cecilia.
5/16
Crow's Hold Grand Opening Weekend
Crow's Hold
200 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids
May 16 & 17
instagram.com/crows_hold
Shop 50+ small businesses under one roof at Crow's Hold, meticulously curated to feature premier vendors, local artisans, and visionary makers. For the Grand Opening, Saturday will have coffee, mimosas, cinnamon rolls, and live jazz from 10-6. Sunday will have @fattydaddydoughnuts in to serve delicious doughnuts to pair with boba, matcha, and Vietnamese coffee from @sipnpartea.co.
Michigan Cider Fest
Rosa Parks Circle
135 Monroe Center St. NW, Grand Rapids
May 16, 3-7 p.m.
Puppy Pool Party
Harmony Brewing Co.
May 16, 2-4 p.m.
Harmony Brewing Company is hosting the ultimate Puppy Pawty for your four-legged friends. With kiddie pools, "dog beers," treats, and DIY bedazzled poo bags, the Puppy Pool Party will be paws-itively fun time!
Native Niche Plant Sale
Speciation Cellars
928 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids
May 16, 2-6 p.m.
Thinking about adding more native plants to your yard this year? Start here! Native Niche is part plant sale, part info hub, part plant nerd hangout. No tickets, just show up. Grab a beer and some food, pick a plant, and maybe leave with a new garden plan.
5/17
Grand Rapids Spring Market
Fulton Street Market
1145 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
fultonstreetmarket.org
This outdoor event at the Fulton Street Market will feature 120+ talented makers showcasing their unique products in this vibrant, covered space. Enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, and a wonderful shopping experience with local artisans! Admission is just $3 for adults (kids get in free), and they accept both cash and cards at the door.
5/19
Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall & Beyond
DeVos Performance Hall
303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
May 19, 7:30 p.m.
devosperformancehall.com
Brit Floyd have become known as the definitive live Pink Floyd experience, setting the standard for tribute performances, delivering stadium-scale concerts that combine stunning musicianship, cutting-edge visuals, and an unparalleled attention to detail. The 2026 tour will feature a full performance of seminal album The Dark Side of the Moon, highlights from The Wall, and more.
5/23
Pete Davidson
FireKeepers Casino
11177 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek
May 23, 8 p.m.
firekeeperscasino.com
From 2014 to 2022, Pete Davidson was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, becoming one of the youngest performers in the show’s history. He’s gone on to become a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and podcaster, and now he’s coming to FireKeepers for a night on the stage.
5/24
Queer Art Mart 2026
Fulton Street Market
1145 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
May 24, 1-4 p.m.
betkapopeproductions.com
The flowers are blooming, the colors are popping, and Queer Art Mart is back for its second fabulous year! Join for an afternoon bursting with creativity, community, and springtime joy at Queer Art Mart 2026 a vibrant celebration of local queer and queer-aligned artists, makers, businesses, and organizations.
5/27
Kid Cudi
Acrisure Amphitheater
201 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
May 27, 6:30 p.m.
acrisureamphitheater.com
Genre-bending hip-hop visionary Kid Cudi is hitting the road this spring with his electrifying Rebel Ragers Tour, a high-energy celebration of more than a decade of genre-defying hits and deeply personal storytelling. Joined by powerhouse special guests M.I.A. and Big Boi, the tour promises a powerful night of hip-hop, rock, and atmospheric visuals.
5/29
Marie Antoinette (20th Anniversary Soiree)
Wealthy Theatre
1130 Wealthy St. SE Grand Rapids
May 29, 8 p.m.
grcmc.org
Join the Grand Rapids Film Society in celebrating the 20th anniversary of writer/director Sofia Coppola’s brilliant biopic, Marie Antoinette, with a special soirée screening event! They’re hosting a pre-show party and costumes are HIGHLY encouraged, so don’t forget to arrive early to enjoy tunes from the film’s iconic soundtrack while perusing goodies from a variety of local vendors in Wealthy Theatre’s lobby.
5/30
Merchants & Makers
John Ball Zoo
1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
May 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
jbzoo.org
Shop in the front entrance parking lot among 100+ local makers showcasing their unique creations, enjoy live music throughout the day, and treat yourself to delicious food from a variety of food trucks. Best of all, this is a FREE community event!
All Your Friends - The Indie Party
The Intersection - Stache
133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
May 30, 8 p.m.
sectionlive.com
An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night scored by Bloc Party, LCD Soundsystem and Crystal Castles.
6/3
An Evening with Steve Burns
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr., Kalamazoo
June 3, 7:30 p.m.
millerauditorium.com
Spend an unforgettable night with Steve Burns, the original host of Blue’s Clues, in an intimate, moderated conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, humorous, and nostalgic. With candid stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and thoughtful reflections on growing up, this evening offers fans a rare opportunity to reconnect with a familiar friend.
6/6
City Built Block Party 2026
City Built Brewing
820 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
June 6, Noon-10 p.m.
facebook.com/citybuiltbrewing
Join City Built Brewing as they celebrate their 9th Anniversary with the biggest (now even bigger) block party on Mason Street. The street next to the taproom will be closed down for a stage with live music from Humboldt Park Orchestra, Furia del Ritmo and DJ Alpha1Music, along with an outside bar and food from Los Mariscos de Pancho, PizzaMI and Semifreddo Dessert.
6/9
The Outsiders: A New Musical
Broadway Grand Rapids
303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
June 9-14
devosperformancehall.com
Experience the story that defined a generation, reimagined as a groundbreaking musical. Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this thrilling new Broadway musical Ponyboy Curtis in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, as his Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them.
6/13
Pattie Gonia: SAVE HER!
The Big Room at SILVA
975 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
June 13, 8 p.m.
thebigroomgr.com
Pattie Gonia stars in SAVE HER!, a drag show about the climate, politics, and the power of nature. Featuring co-hosts VERA, Sequoia, and an all-star cast of local drag kings and queens, this show delivers performances with humor, power, upcycled outfits, and more.
4th Annual Bike Bash
Park Township Community Park
1283 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland
June 13, 4-7 p.m.
Bike Bash is a free, family-friendly community event designed to celebrate the start of summer through biking, outdoor play, and connection. Last year, more than 500 people attended, and this year’s event will feature balance bike zones, obstacle courses, bike safety checks, a timed trail challenge, live music, food vendors, and access to the Outdoor Discovery Center Dragonflies Bike Park.
One Direction Night
The Intersection
June 13, 9 p.m.
sectionlive.com
A special tour from Stan Society playing all the best 1D tracks followed by a Harry Half Hour added at the end of the night. Party all night to the best song(s) ever, plus solo anthems from the boys, with music videos on the big screen and a stage open for dancing.
6/14
Journey
Van Andel Arena
130 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
June 14, 7:30 p.m.
vanandelarena.com
After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how—with a thunderous, full-throttle Final Frontier Tour. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will be touring an all new stage production with hits like “Don’t Stop Believin,” “Any Way You Want It,” and more.
6/19
The West Michigan Chalk Art Festival
Tanger Outlets
350 84th St. SW, Byron Center
June 19-21
tanger.com/grandrapids
This annual Chalk Art Festival at Tanger Grand Rapids brings explosions of color, vitality, and the community of West Michigan together. Artists are invited to display their creativity and imagination and demonstrate the many varieties of chalk art. Children, adults, families, and businesses are all invited to create their own art!
6/22
Introduction to Bird Watching
Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour Branch
2350 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids
June 22, 6-7 p.m.
Join experts from the Grand Rapids Audubon Club at this FREE class to learn how to identify local species and connect with fellow bird lovers. Discover the secrets of backyard birding and explore the neighborhood to spot birds in the wild. For teens and adults.
6/26
Locked Zoo: Secret Safari
John Ball Zoo
1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
June 26, 6-9 p.m.
jbzoo.org
Get ready to embark on an epic adventure at Locked Zoo! This exhilarating, after hours event transforms John Ball into a thrilling escape game room, with teams of 1-6 players tackling an elaborate series of puzzles. Work against the clock to unravel nature-related mysteries, solve intricate puzzles, and explore the zoo like never before.
6/28
2006: A Tribute - A Benefit for Linc Up
The Pyramid Scheme
June 28, 6 p.m.
ticketweb.com
It's time for another nostalgic tribute show from The Pyramid Scheme, benefiting Linc Up, this time covering four iconic albums from 2006:
- The Killers - Sams Town
- My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
- Deftones - Saturday Night Wrist
- Mastodon - Blood Mountain
