Friendship is the foundation and the future of the Laughter on the Lakeshore Comedy Festival, returning for its second year in downtown Muskegon, Aug. 29-30. Initially the brainchild of local comedian/promoter/producer Ricarlo Williams-Winston of RJN Comedy, Laughter on the Lakeshore took over four bars and businesses last summer as it welcomed comedy fans for a weekend filled with laughs, connection and beachside vibes.
Get Out is your monthly guide to what's great in the great outdoors. We're always looking for spots to kayak besides the obvious big river we have right here in GR. For one, there aren’t a lot of rental options for paddling the Grand (except Parks & Rec, who recently took over the Saturday trips from GR Outside). Beyond that, every waterway has its own personality and scenery, and being able to experience different surrounds is part of the allure of kayaking!
Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the month of August. We have big comedians like Rainn Wilson and Josh Johnson, outdoor cinema, concerts with artists like Hardy and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and a ton of festivals, Breakaway, Burning Foot, Suds on the Shore, GR8 Taco Fest and Yassou! Check it out.
Sun out, tunes on, windows down, snacks acquired—it’s time for a road trip. Summer means getting out and exploring, and Michigan has more than enough opportunities for you to do just that. You could visit one of the many other West Michigan towns for a quick day trip, or rent a BnB for a mini vacation. Or pack a bag and make the journey up north, whether it’s to Traverse City, Petoskey or across the bridge.
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 beloved comedians like Jim Gaffigan, music festivals like Upheaval and the return of T-Rex Fest, food and beer festivals, art markets, summer movie series, and more!
Your Monthly Guide to What’s Great in the Great Outdoors. When warm weather starts rolling in, the first thing we think about is how soon we can get on the water.
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.
