The 411 in the 616: Summer Fun

I’m back! After a week in Glen Arbor, MI I’m back in Grand Rapids with an all new 411 in the 616. I’m still in a somewhat vacation state of mind after being at the beach, checking out our favorite wineries and turning off all notifications on my phone. But, I’m jumping back in and there are so many amazing things happening in GR this week. Scroll down for some of my latest obsessions and some great events going on this week.

Events:

Monday:

Shop the summer sidewalk sale at Pink Lemonade Grand Rapids for some great deals from July 16-21.

Cheers to the release of Long Road Distillers Barrel Reserve Gin on Monday, July 16 from 4-11:59 PM.

Enjoy the EGR Summer Concert Series on Monday, July 16 from 7-8 PM featuring B-Side Growlers.

Tuesday:

Try lunch downtown on Truckin’ Tuesdays with Grand Rapids Food Truck Association and GR Loves Food Trucks on Tuesday, July 17 from 11 AM – 1:45 PM.

Learn more about Italian cheese paired with wine at Forty Pearl on Tuesday, July 17 starting at 6 PM.

Wednesday:

Check out the East Hills Sidewalk Sales including boutiques like Marie la Mode, DENYM, Iris Boutique, Under the Vines and more from July 18-21.

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day at Craft Beer Cellar on Wednesday, July 18 from 12-10 PM.

Don’t miss Yoga and Rosé at Lucy’s Cafe with Personal Best Fitness Training on Wednesday, July 18 from 6:30-9 PM.

Thursday:

Check out GRAM on the Green with WYCE, GR Soul Club and Yolonda Lavender on Thursday, July 19 from 6-10 PM.

Don’t miss the July Garden Party at The Winchester on Thursday, July 19 from 6-9 PM.

Head to Paddock Place for the Thursday Patio Party on Thursday, July 19 from 6-9 PM.

Grab your friends for a movie in the park at A.K. RIKK’S on Thursday, July 19 starting at 8 PM.

Friday:

Check out the Grand Rapids Balloon Festival from July 20-21!

Cheers to Beers on the Bridge in Ada Village on Friday, July 20 from 6-9 PM.

Make your way to Movies on Monroe this Friday, July 20 from 6:30 PM – 12 AM featuring West Side Story and The Shape of Water.

Saturday:

Try yoga at Ada Mae with Amber Kilpatrick on Saturday, July 21 from 8:30-9:30 PM.

Don’t miss Dinner in the Field with Reserve Wine & Food at Green Wagon Farm on Saturday, July 21 from 5-9 PM.

Head to John Ball Zoo for Symphony on the West Side with Grand Rapids Symphony on Saturday, July 21 from 7-9:30 PM.

Sunday:

Check out Beats & Brunch at Zoko 822 with Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse and DJ AB on Sunday, July 22 from 9-11:30 AM.

Enjoy some yoga at Creston Brewery on Sunday, July 22 from 9:30-10:30 PM.

Local Links:

I can’t wait for this rooftop to open at New Hotel Mertens! (Grand Rapids Business Journal)

My Latest Obsessions This Week:

Dinner at Bella Fortuna North

Sipping Tradition at Mawby

Smoked Whitefish from Carlson’s

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