Good morning friends! Can you believe it’s already May tomorrow? I’m not complaining because it means more warm weather is on the way (hello 80 degrees), and I’m definitely ready to finally pack up my winter wardrobe. If you’re on the hunt for some fun things to do this week to enjoy the weather you’re in the right place. Check out the 411 in the 616 for some great events, local links and of course my latest obsessions. I hope you have a great week!
Events:
Monday:
Enjoy burger Monday’s at 7 Monks Taproom where can get a greasy spoon burger and fries for $7 on Monday, April 30 from 3-10 PM.
Tuesday:
The weather should be amazing today so try swing dancing downtown with the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society at Rosa Parks Circle on Tuesday, May 1 from 7-9:30 PM.
Wednesday:
Shop some amazing pieces from SheActive Boutique at Beer City Barre on Wednesday, May 2 from 4:30-8:30 PM.
Enjoy some live music from Sean Copenhaver of Brena at Paddock Place on Wednesday, May 2 from 5-10 PM.
Try some yoga on the lawn at My Sweet Peony on Wednesday, May 2 from 6:30-7:30.
Stop by Long Road Distillers for a benefit for Treetops Collective on Wednesday, May 2 from 7-9 PM.
Thursday:
Congrats to Stella’s celebrating 8 years on May 3 with fun stuff happening all day!
Relax at Rosa with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. on Thursday, May 3 from 12-1:30 with Uprizin Steel Band.
Cheers to the official opening of Citizen’s patio with Brewery Vivant’s Tropical Saison on Thursday, May 3 from 3-10 PM.
Friday:
Say hello to spring fashion with a fashion with at Lee & Birch in Grand Haven on Friday, May 4 at 6 PM.
May the fourth be with you with some Star Wars themed yoga at Seva Yoga on Friday, May 4 from 6:30-7:45 PM.
Enjoy a mom’s night out at Cheeky Strut with a Glam Yo’ Mama event on Friday, May 4 from 7-9 PM.
Stop by The Winchester for Pop Life with DJ AB on Friday, May 4 from 8 PM – 2 PM.
Don’t miss the Pop Scholars at Wealthy Theatre on Friday, May 4 starting at 8 PM.
Saturday:
Cheers to the grand opening of Marie La Mode on Cherry St. on Saturday, May 5 from 10 AM – 6 PM.
Congrats to Reinspired Treasures celebrating 2 years on Saturday, May 5 from 10 AM – 5 PM.
It’s Derby Day so head to Bridge St. for a Derby Day bar crawl with New Holland Brewing the Knickerbocker, One Bourbon, Harmony Hall, Anchor Bar and more on Saturday, May 5 from 12-8 PM.
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the 2nd annual street party with Cabildo, Donkey, The Winchester, What the Truck, and more on Saturday, May 5 from 1-9 PM.
Sunday:
Tulip Time is in full bloom! Take a drive to Holland to see the tulips and check out the full schedule of events taking place until May 13.
Local Links:
I’m loving Leland Gal’s new tagline.
Check out my Hops + Handshakes interview with 21 Handshake.
I can’t wait for Pulp & Stem to open this week in the Downtown Market!
My Latest Obsessions This Week:
The chips and salsa at Stan Diego
The farro salad at Rose’s
The fishtown sandwich at Village Cheese Shanty
Stony Brook Lodge at The Homestead
Restaurant Week at Blu Glen Arbor
Wine tasting at Mari Vineyards
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