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You made it to Friday, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — the answer to every “what’s going on downtown this weekend” post you see online.
Have a good pre-Thanksgiving weekend (if that’s a thing).
~LeQwane L.
In today’s email:
🛝 Help name a new park
🔖 Independent bookstore opens
♟ ”Collect $200 as you pass Calder Plaza”
What’s Happening
A briefing of local news that matters
Recreation: Help name a new park
Want to have a lasting impact on Grand Rapids — how about picking the name of a new park (without spending Van Andel’s levels of money)? A new park is set to be built on the SW side of town. And last summer the GR Parks & Rec. tapped the community for naming suggestions for the park. Over 165 suggestions came in and have been narrowed down to just six. And today is the last day you can vote on a name. Click here to vote.
Local Business: Independent bookstore opens
Earlier this week, Cellar Bird Books celebrated its grand opening. The bookstore is one of a few independent bookstores in Grand Rapids. And their goal is to become a community space for customers. If you’re an avid or casual reader, check it out whenever you get a chance.
Fun: ”Collect $200 as you pass Calder Plaza”
Grand Rapids is getting an edition of Monopoly. Created by a Hasbro licensee, the special edition game will feature local businesses, properties, and locations around town. The game is in production with a launch date set next year.
Leisure: GRPM re-opens its LEGO exhibit
I feel like Lego has been the talk of this week — The Grand Rapids Public Museum LEGO exhibit is back for the holiday season. This year’s offering showcases improved detailed displays and a museum wild minifigure scavenger hunt.
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Events
Preview: Events —> Live Music
Friday
Sound Bath Under the Stars | Grand Rapids Public Museum | 6:30 PM | $35
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Iowa Wild | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $25
Drive Thru Christmas Light Show | Evertt Hardens | 6 PM - 8 PM | $5 per vehicle | S’mores and hot chocolate served at the end
Saturday
Lego: Thanksgiving Family Build Day | Bricks & Minifigs GR | 11 AM - 6 PM | $15
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Live) | DeVos Performance Hall | 6 PM | Starting at $49 | Limited tickets available
Comic Book Trivia | The Comic Signal | 6 PM - 8 PM | $5 (cash donation)
Rotating Art Show | AllArtWorks | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free
Gabriel Iglesias (Comedy) | Van Andel Arena | 8 PM | Starting at $39
Walk-Thru Christmas Light Trail | Orchards at Red Barn | (open multiple days) 8 PM | Entry is $4.95, children under 2 free
Sunday
Holiday Market and Breakfast | 649 6th St NW | 9 AM - 1 PM | Free
Grand Rapids Griffins v. Iowa Wild | Van Andel Arena | 4 PM | Starting at $21
Live Music
Today
The Insiders: A Tribute to Tom Petty | Midtown GR | (Fri, Sat) 6 PM | Starting at $30
Neal Francis (Singer/writer)| Elevation | 7 PM | $27.50 adv, $32.50 door
Local Natives (Rock) | The Intersection | 7 PM | $30 adv, $32 door
General Wubz (Beats) | General Wood Shop | 7 PM - 2 AM | $10 door
Throwback R&B/ Hip Hop Party | GLC Live | 9 PM Starting at $30 | Show is 21+
Spuddies (Rock) | Speciation Cellars | Free | 9 PM - 11 PM
Saturday
Seventh cloud (Rock) | Pux Cider Taphouse | 6 PM
Simply In Time (Funk) | DeVos Place | 6:30 PM
Jackyl (Metal) | The Intersection | 6:30 PM | $15 sale or $25 reg.
SHADY - Live Band Tribute to Eminem (Hiphop) | The Intersection | 7 PM | $10
John Richard Paul, Claire Corriveau, & Inner Stellar Heart | The Stray | 7 PM | Free
Niko Moon (Country) | GLC Live | 7 PM | $37 (flat)
In The Valley Below (Synth-pop) | The Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM - 11 PM | $18
Rebecca Frazier (Bluegrass) | Founders | 8 PM | Free
Sophia McIntosh (Pop) | H.O.M.E | 9 PM
p51 (Pop rock) | Tip Top | 9 PM | $10
Union Guns (Country) | Back Forty Saloon | 9 PM | Free
Sunday
Morgan Wade (Country) | The Intersection | 6:30 PM | $29
Peezy & IceWear Vezzo (Rap) | Elevation | 8 PM |$25 adv, $30 door
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
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