Good morning friends! Love is in the air this week with Valentine’s Day tomorrow (write this down guys). If you’re struggling to find flowers or a last minute I’ve got you covered with some great events this week or check out my guide to Valentine’s Day. I hope you have a lovely week enjoying some of the fun events listed below in this 411 in the 616. Don’t forget to tag your photos on social media with #thegrguide!
Events:
Don’t miss a Valentine Pop-Up with Mokaya, AB and Overgrowth Floral on February 13-14. This is the perfect spot to pick up some chocolate, gifts and flowers for Valentine’s Day!
Lift and tone with Pure Barre at New Holland Brewing The Knickerbocker on Monday, February 13 from 6-8 PM. Bring your significant other and enjoy happy hour after class #cheers.
Make your way to Little Lucy’s Cafe for a coffee or breakfast on Tuesday, February 14 from 8 AM – 1 PM and get your Valentine’s Day treats and flowers for your sweetheart.
If you need a Valentine’s Day card and flowers stop by Rowster Coffee on Tuesday, February 14 from 2-6 PM for cards from Carleigh Courey Design and flowers from Kenley Event Design.
Bring out your inner creative abilities by designing your own tattoos at The GRAM on Tuesday, February 14 from 6:45-9 PM.
Before Michigan House heads down to Austin for SXSW they are releasing some exciting announcements at Start Garden on Wednesday, February 15 from 4-6 PM.
Dreaming of Summer? Check out the Boat Show at DeVos Place from February 15-19.
Celebrate your dog this Valentine’s with 616 Lofts, Fido and Stich, The Humane Society of West Michigan and Hello West Michigan for a MI Made Mixer Pawlentine’s Day event on Wednesday, February 15 from 6-8 PM.
Get ready for Cherished on Cherry where select retailers on Cherry St. like Furniture City Creamery, Adored Boutique and more will be offering a customer appreciation night on Thursday, February 16 from 5-8 PM.
Need some yoga this week? Head to the GRAM for yoga with AM Yoga on Thursday, February 16 from 5:45-6:45 PM.
Try date night at Beer City Barre on Thursday, February 16 from 6:45-7:45 PM.
If you’re looking to do some shopping stop by Marie La Mode on February 17-18 for a pop-up shop with The Hounds Ltd.
Fight cancer with hockey with The Griffins on Friday, February 17 at 7 PM. Ticket proceeds benefit the Van Andel Institute.
If you’re looking for a place to watch the Calvin vs. Hope game on Saturday, February 18 head over to Osgood Brewing to catch the game at 3 PM.
Do you love sour beers? Go to The Sovengard from February 18-19 for Sourgarten to taste some amazing sour beers. They will be opening up the biergarten for this event so don’t miss it!
Local Links:
Needs some tips and tricks for living downtown Grand Rapids? Check out 616 Lofts blog post!
Check out Experience Grand Rapids for Cool Brews. Hot Eats in honor of Beer Month.
Loving Tieka’s coffee run outfit on Selective Potential.
My Latest Obsessions This Week:
Cidermosas at VanderMill for Sunday brunch
Shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts at Slate
The Cakabakery’s new bakery!
Tieka, Selective Potential says
Thank you so much for the shoutout, Sara!! xo