The 411 in the 616: Spring Where Are You?

Hey spring where are you? It’s been feeling more like January or February these last few weeks instead of April with snow and chilly temperatures here in Grand Rapids. The good news is that warmer weather is on the horizon this week, but waking up to snow flurries this morning is not fun at all. Check out this week’s 411 in the 616 for some great events, local links and my latest obsessions this week. I hope you have a wonderful week and fingers crossed for that warmer weather!

Events:

Monday:

Make your way to Sonder Eatery in Hudsonville for a special three course menu paired with Farmhaus Cider Co. on Monday, April 9 starting at 6pm.

Tuesday:

Grab your friends and head to Ando Asian Kitchen for a “Hoppy Spring” beer tasting dinner with New Belgium Brewing on Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30-8:30 PM.

If you love blue cheese head to The Cheese Lady to experience blue cheeses from all over the world on Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30-7:30 PM.

Try something new with some friends with painting and sipping cider at Vander Mill on Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30-8:30 PM.

Wednesday:

Don’t miss out on this week’s Bar Exam at Paddock Place featuring Long Road Distillers on Wednesday, April 11 from 6:30-9:30 PM.

If you love your pet try a portrait painting workshop with Erick Picado at Corridor Coffee on Wednesday, April 11 from 7-9 PM.

Thursday:

If the weather warms up head to Fifth Third Ballpark to see the Whitecaps play on Thursday, April 12 from 12-3 PM.

Stop by The Found Cottage for their garage sale from April 12-14 to find some great new items for your home!

Friday:

Embrace spring with a spring candle making class at Dime & Regal on Friday, April 13 from 7-9 PM.

If you need a good laugh don’t miss the Pop Scholars at Wealthy Theatre on Friday, April 13 starting at 8 PM.

Saturday:

Create a miniature fairy garden at Everlasting Blooms on Saturday, April 14 from 10 AM – 12 PM.

Cheers to the grand opening of Fox Naturals! Stop by their new store on Saturday, April 14 from 11 AM – 8 PM.

Cheers to the grand opening of The Rockford Wedding Studio on Saturday, April 14 from 6-9 PM.

Sunday:

Check out this butcher’s dinner with Louise Earl Butcher and The Cheese Lady on Sunday, April 15 from 6-9 PM.

Local Links:

I loved this post from Sincerely Ashely pretending it’s not winter with a trip to the beach.

Inspired to spring into a new hobby this season with this article from GR Mag.

If you’re interested in taking a road trip this summer check out these 13 ideas from MLive.

My Latest Obsessions This Week:

Dinner at the Heritage Restaurant

Beer and popcorn at Fountain Hill Brewery

Devour Hour at The Green Well

R30 class at MVP Crahen

All About Seafood cooking class at Sur La Table

A fresh haircut from Melissa at Echo Salon