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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…
Did you go to GR’s 175TH Birthday Bash?
It was cool to meet a few of you at Rosa Park on Saturday. 🫡
~LeQwane L.
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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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