The 411 in the 616: Hello November

Is it really already November? It sure didn’t feel like November yesterday with temperatures almost hitting 70 degrees and staying on trend today. Enjoy this amazing Fall weather today with some fun events around town listed below. I’m working on some new content for The GR Guide this week so if you have any suggestions of things you want to see please leave a comment below. Also, be sure to tag your photos around Grand Rapids with #thegrguide on social media. Have a wonderful week!

Events This Week:

If you’re an entrepreneur (or interested in becoming one) check out Start Garden’s new monthly film series. This Monday, November 7 they are featuring the movie Generation Startup with doors opening at 6 PM and the movie starting at 6:30 PM.

Celebrate election day at Social Kitchen & Bar on Tuesday, November 8 from 4-10 PM. Happy hour specials will run all night with $2 off bottled beer, $6 Social wine, $7 Michigan spirits and more. Cheers!

If you love Bourbon head to Long Road Distillers on Tuesday, November 8 from 4-11 PM for the release of their new Bourbon Whisky. To celebrate you can enjoy 50% off Whisky pours and cocktails on Tuesday.

Cheers to Grand Rapids Cocktail Week with Experience Grand Rapids. From November 9-20 you can enjoy 2 Michigan cocktails at local restaurants paired with an appetizer for $25 or less. This is perfect for date night!

How about Champagne and oysters? Aperitivo is featuring Montaudon Champagne which pairs perfectly with oysters from Fish Lads on Thursday, November 10 from 4-7 PM.

Grab your friends and family and enjoy brats and a bonfire on Thursday, November 10 from 6-9 PM in Ada. The Crane Wives start at 6:30 PM along with food and refreshments available for purchase.

The holidays are just around the corner so head to The Found Cottage on Friday, November 11 from 3-9 PM. Get your holiday shopping done early and enjoy treats and refreshments while you shop.

End your work week with AM Yoga at Vander Mill Grand Rapids on Friday, November 11 at 5:45 PM. Because yoga and hard cider is a perfect combination.

The Oddest Supply Co. is celebrating their latest collection at Lions & Rabbits on Friday, November 11 from 8-11 PM. Enjoy local art and music and check out the new collection!

Decorate your home with some winter greens after a DIY class at Everlasting Blooms on Saturday, November 12 from 10 AM – 12 PM. This is a great class to try with some girlfriends and learn some new tips on creating an outdoor porch pot.

If you love bubbly as much as I do head to Art of the Table on Saturday, November 12 for a free bubbly tasting from 1-3 PM. It’s the perfect time to stock up on some bubbles for the holiday season.

Need another date night idea? Movies NOT in the Park hosted by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. is showing Home Alone 2: Lost in New York at the UICA. Grab dinner and drinks downtown and enjoy this movie on Saturday, November 12 at 5:30 PM.