The 411 in the 616: Happy 4th of July

Can you believe it’s already July?! The heat wave is on and with the 4th of July this week there are some great things happening around Grand Rapids. Whether you decide to drive to the beach or stay in the city I hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th of July spent with friends and family. Scroll down to see this week’s 411 in the 616 full of fun events, local links and of course my latest obsessions of the week.

Events:

Monday:

Check out the release of Patriot Gin at Long Road Distillers on Monday, July 2 from 4-11;59 PM.

Cheers to craft beer night at the West Michigan Whitecaps on Monday, July 2 starting at 7:05 PM. Also, if you love hotdogs it’s Dime Dog night!

Tuesday:

It’s $5 drop-in week at AM Yoga from July 3-7! If you’re in town and want to try some yoga check out their classes.

Enjoy fireworks and live music at FireRock Grille on Tuesday, July 3 from 5-10:30 PM.

Grab your friends for GR swing dancing with Grand Rapids Original Swing Society in Rosa Parks Circle on Tuesday, July 3 from 7-9:30 PM.

Don’t miss out on the Tuesday Evening Music Club at Meijer Gardens featuring Hannah Rose and the GravesTones and Rachel Curtis on Tuesday, July 3 from 7-9:30 PM.

Wednesday: Happy 4th of July!

Head to Wilcox Park for free community classes with Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse from July 4-7.

Try a 5k run/walk with the Reeds Lake Trail Blazer on Wednesday, July 4 from 8:30-10 AM.

Need a new book? Check out the Cascade friends summer book sale with the Kent District Library – Cascade Township on Wednesday, July 4 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.

Thursday:

Relax at Rosa on Thursday, July 5 with Phillip-Michael Scales from 12-1:30 PM.

Grab your girlfriends for a potted succulent crafting party at Garage Bar with Make Michigan on Thursday, July 5 from 6-8 PM.

Check out shish-kabob Thursday’s at Thornapple Brewing Company on Thursday, July 5 from 6-9 PM.

Enjoy free yoga at Lookout Park with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday, July 5 from 7-7:45 PM.

Friday:

Head to Blandford Nature Center for their first free Friday on Friday, July 6 from 9 AM-5 PM.

Don’t miss Movies on Monroe this Friday, July 6 featuring Major Payne and Saving Private Ryan starting at 6:30 PM.

Saturday:

It’s a backyard BBQ at The Sovengard on Saturday, July 7 from 12-5 PM featuring classic American BBQ fare!

Celebrate the 4th of July with the downtown Grand Rapids Amway family fireworks on Saturday, July 7 from 5-11 PM.

Enjoy a great view of the fireworks from Cygnus 27 on Saturday, July 7 from 6-10:30 PM.

Sunday:

Check out the Vintage Street Market at the Downtown Market Grand Rapids on Sunday, July 8 from 10 AM – 4 PM.

Make your way to Brewery Vivant for a seafood boil and cold beer patio party with Fish Lads on Sunday, July 8 from 6-8 PM.

Local Links:

I love these style tips for the 4th of July from jb and me.

Check out Leland Gal in Midwest Living!

My Latest Obsessions This Week:

The summer vegetable pizza at Terra

Dark chocolate vegan ice cream at Love’s Ice Cream

Happy hour at Butcher’s Union

Seeing Intersections at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

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