
What's Going On This Month: September 2025

Laughter On the Lakeshore: Wave after Wave of Laughs

Devos Performance Hall has just announced it is bringing the war to Grand Rapids — the War on the Catwalk, that is.
20 Monroe just announced six new shows, one of which features classical/pop artist Ben Folds in Ben Folds Five, who will perform on October, 29. His solo career has seen multiple studio albums, a remix collection, music for film and TV, an all acapella record along with numerous collaborations with a wide spectrum of artists.
For those of you who may be chained to her rhythm, get excited. This December, pop music sensation Katy Perry will be visiting Van Andel Arena as part of Witness: The Tour.
Digging deep into its place within the West Michigan music scene, The Intersection plans to expand its current location by renovating its lower level.
Aiming to start work in the very near future, The Intersection will open two new venue spaces underneath its existing building. The conversion is taking place sometime this summer, with plans to open both new venues by fall.
“This building is poised for a big comeback,” Melanie Dorshimer-Lewis said. “I’ve been told by several sound engineers that our sound is better than any room in the area, and our sight lines are phenomenal. That hasn’t changed. And that we would not mess with. You don’t mess with magic when you’ve got that.”
Now best-known as the host of CNN’s Emmy-nominated docuseries United Shades of America, sociopolitical comedian and community activist W. Kamau Bell wants to make people learn as well as laugh. Himself included.
Next month, the ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson is coming to Grand Rapids.
Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo just announced its 2017-2018 Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series, which showcases a list comprised of many popular and exciting shows.
Mark your calendars: This fall, legendary Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band will be making a pit stop in Grand Rapids.
On October 1, indie-rock legends Modest Mouse will play their first Grand Rapids show in 15 years.
Standup comedian Heather McDonald is always searching for the steamiest, most scandalous and shocking stories from Hollywood. And when she finds them, she’s never shy about sharing. McDonald gossiped with Revue ahead of her upcoming shows at Dr. Grins this month.
This fall, Grammy Award-winning artist Janet Jackson is headed to 56 cities around the continent, including Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids’ garden and sculpture park has announced its 2017 Outdoor Summer Concert Series lineup, and it’s chock full of impressive bands both classic and modern.
English indie rockers alt-J are playing at 20 Monroe Live on October 24.