Good morning Grand Rapids! I hope all you moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend with your friends and family. I don’t know if you’ve seen the forecast this week but it looks absolutely amazing so be sure to spend some time outdoors. For more things to do scroll down for this week’s 411 in the 616 with great events, local links and my latest obsessions. Have a great week!
Events:
Monday:
Cheers to Cider Week! Check out Experience Grand Rapids for a full list of events going on this week.
Tuesday:
Taste some of your favorite beers from Traverse City at 7 Monks Taproom to celebrate American Craft Beer Week on Tuesday, May 15 from 3-11:45 PM.
If you love poetry don’t miss Third Tuesday Poetry at The Sparrows on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 PM.
Grab your friends to see Life Aquatic at Wealthy Theatre part of The Meanwhile Film Series on Tuesday, May 15 at 8 PM.
Wednesday:
Check out live birds of prey at Brewery Vivant along with a fundraiser for Outdoor Discovery Center on Wednesday, May 16 from 3-11 PM (birds will be on the patio from 5-8 PM).
Learn how to build a succulent terrarium at Light Gallery + Studio on Wednesday, May 16 from 6-8 PM.
Enjoy yoga, tequilas and tacos at Lucy’s Cafe with Personal Best Training on Wednesday, May 16 from 6:30-9 PM.
Thursday:
Relax at Rosa with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. this week featuring Molly on Thursday, May 17 from 12-1:30 PM.
Head to Blue Dog Tavern for Ales For Tails on Thursday, May 17 from 6-9 PM.
Friday:
Stop by Kent District Library – East Grand Rapids Branch for the Friends of EGR Used Book Sale from May 18-20.
Don’t miss Food Truck Fridays at Riverside Park with the Grand Rapids Food Truck Association on Friday, May 18 from 5-9 PM.
Saturday:
Check out Anila Quayyum Agha: Intersections at The Grand Rapids Art Museum from May 19-August 26.
Take a drive to Grand Haven for the 30th Annual Great Lakes Kite Festival from May 19-20.
Cheers to Elk Brewing turning 4 on May 19!
Celebrate West Elm Baby at West Elm on Saturday, May 19 from 11 AM – 2 PM.
Enjoy free community yoga at MVP Athletic Club, Crahen on Saturday, May 19 from 3-4 PM with Wild Zen Yoga and Mindful Vinyasa School of Yoga.
Sunday:
Head to Bostwick Lake Inn for some Sunday night live music on Sunday, May 20 from 7-10 PM.
Local Links:
I’m thrilled to be on this panel for the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America on Thursday discussing working with bloggers.
My Latest Obsessions This Week:
Smoked trout spread at Terra GR
Drinks at Butch’s Dry Dock
Asparagus at Fulton Street Farmer’s Market
Salmon at Bostwick Lake Inn
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