The 411 in the 616: Happy New Year

Happy New Year! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your support last year in helping me start The GR Guide and your encouraging comments. I’m excited to see where The GR Guide goes in 2017. If you’re on the hunt for some fun events or wondering what I love this week in Grand Rapids check out this week’s 411 in the 616 below. I hope you have a wonderful week and Happy New Year!

Events This Week:

Cheer on Western Michigan University tomorrow and drive down to Kalamazoo State Theatre for the official Cotton Bowl watch party on Monday, January 2 from 12-5 PM.

Don’t miss $1 oysters at Long Road Distillers on Tuesday, January 3 from 4-11 PM. Enjoy these oysters with a specialty shot to make this the perfect night out.

Watch the Grand Rapids Drive take on the Westchester Knicks at The DeltaPlex on Wednesday, January 4 starting at 7 PM.

Need some yoga this week? Head to the Grand Rapids Art Museum for yoga with AM Yoga on Thursday, January 5 from 5:45-6:45 PM.

If you like country music don’t miss Brett Young at The Intersection on Thursday, January 5 from 6:30-11 PM.

Bring out your inner artist with the Winter Paint Your Own Pallet Class at The Mud Room on Thursday, January 5 from 6:30-8 PM.

Learn more about home building and remodeling at The Grand Rapids Remodeling & New Homes Show at DeVos Place from January 6-8.

If you love art check out First Friday with Avenue for the Arts on Friday, January 6 from 6-9 PM. You’ll find artwork from local artists and check out the galleries on South Division.

Looking to try a new fitness class? GR8 Sports, Great Kids is hosting the first ever GR8 Girls Challenge at CKO Kickboxing on Saturday, January 7 from 11 AM – 12:15 PM.

Need a laugh? Check out River City Improv at the Ladies Literary Club on Saturday, January 7 from 7:33-9:33 PM.

Learn to make a winter cocktail at the Winter Warmers Cocktail Class at New Holland Brewing – The Knickerbocker on Sunday, January 8 from 5-7 PM. Cheers!