Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — the always free email newsletter that’s for locals by a local.

In today’s newsletter, I’ll be covering the events happening over the next few days. Outside of recapping a few events this weekend, the “news” portion of today’s issue was slow.

Would rather make today a quick read than fluff.

Anyway, I have a quick question…

It was cool to meet a few of you at Rosa Park on Saturday. 🫡

~LeQwane L.

Community Highlight

This is our new section for reader-submitted shoutouts, stories, and opinions that lift up our community.

Have a good story to share about Grand Rapids?

Crew Highlights is my spin on “submit an article” for you to share shoutouts, local wins, funny moments, or personal stories from around the city in Calder News.

No rants. No complaints. Just the good stuff.

What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Monday, June 9th

• Kids Chess: Minds in motion | SpringGR | (Mon- Thu) 9 AM - 12 PM | $65

• Lunchtime Open Skate | Patterson Ice Center | (Mon, Wed) 11 AM - 12:50 PM | $10

• Used Book Sale | HSB Inc | 2 PM - 7 PM | Free to attend

• Lego Printing | House Rules Lounge | 6:30 PM - 9 PM | $35

• Trivia

  • The Score | 6:30 PM - 8 PM | Free to attend

  • Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free to attend

Tuesday, June 10th

• Community Night | GRAM | 12 PM - 6 PM | Free general admissions

• Painting with Carlos Sampson | The DAAC | 6 PM - 7:30 PM | Free to attend

• Needle Felting Class | Spruced Studio | 6 PM - 8 PM | $45

• Open Mic Night | Founders Brewing | 6 PM - 8:30 PM | Free to attend

• Rapid Fire Improv | Silva | 6 PM - 10 PM | Free to attend

• Men of Color Read | Lincoln Park | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Free t

• Comedy Night

  • Garage Bar | 7 PM | Free to attend

  • Tip Top | 9 PM | Free to attend

Wednesday, June 11th

• Farmers Market | Fulton Street | 8 AM - 2 PM | Free to attend

• Food Trucks | Air Port Viewing Park | 10 AM - 4 PM | Free to attend

• The Taste | Goei Center | 5 PM - 8 PM | Starting at $28

• Music Bingo | Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free to attend

• Evening Bike Rides | Veterans Memorial Park | 7:45 PM | Free to attend

• Comedy Night | River City Saloon | 9 PM | Free to attend

Events Happening All Week

• Various family/ individual events | Free | Check out what recurring or one-off events are being hosted at your local public library this week

• Outdoor Fitness Classes | Various parks | Various times | Free to attend

• Summer Concert Series | Meijer Gardens | Various times | Varying cost

• LEGO Themed Summer Camp | Brings & Minifigs GR | 2 PM - 5 PM | Various costs | limited availability

Live Music

Monday, June 9th

• Jazz in the Park | Millennium Park | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Free to attend

• Cold Leather Seats | John Collins | 7 PM | Free to attend

Tuesday, June 10th

Lemon Twigs + Mod Lang | The Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | $33

Wednesday, June 11th

• Texas Hippie Coalition | The Stache | 6 PM | $32

• Kelly Quinn Experience | Legacy Park (Ada) | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free to attend

• Horse The Band, Mechanical Hand, Melted Boides, Palefade | Pyramid Scheme | 7:30 PM | $35

*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.

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