Happy Monday friends! I feel like I say this every week but the summer is flying by. Any excuse to be outside, by the water or on a patio for dinner and I’m all there. What are some ways you’re making the most of these summer days? If you can’t find anything to do this week check out the 411 in the 616 below filled with fun events, local links and my latest obsessions. Have a great week!
Events:
Monday:
Check out Monday Night Jazz in the Park on Monday, August 6 from 6:30-8:30 PM with the West Michigan Jazz Society.
Don’t miss an evening with Lindsey Stirling at DeVos Performance Hall on Monday, August 6 starting at 8 PM.
Tuesday:
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week at Fulton Street Farmers Market from 8 AM – 3 PM on August 7-11.
Enjoy $1 oysters and jumbo shrimp night at Long Road Distillers on Tuesday, August 7 from 4-11:59 PM.
Pack a picnic and head to Meijer Gardens for their Tuesday Evening Music Club featuring Nessa & The Moxie Strings on Tuesday, August 7 from 7-9:30 PM.
Wednesday:
Restaurant Week GR starts August 8-16! Here are some of my top picks for where to dine if you can’t decide where to go.
Cheers to Local First West Michigan celebrating their 15th Birthday Party on Wednesday, August 8 from 6-9 PM.
Grab your friends and stop by the neighborhood lawn party at Paddock Place on Wednesday, August 8 from 6-9 PM.
Thursday:
Take a drive to South Haven to celebrate National Blueberry Festival from August 9-12.
Make your way to the Grand Rapids Art Museum for Meijer Free Thursday Nights on Thursday, August 9 from 5-9 PM.
Head to Zoko 822 for some live music with Theo & Ryan on Thursday, August 9 from 6-9 PM.
Friday:
Head down to Calder Plaza for the 2018 Hispanic Festival from August 10-12.
Don’t miss Glow Night at TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park on Friday, August 10 from 5:30-10 PM.
Check out some cool cars at the Friday Night Drive-In and Dine at the Downtown Market Grand Rapids on Friday, August 10 from 7-10 PM.
Saturday:
Cheers to Bailey & James Boutique turning 3 on Saturday, August 11 from 10 AM – 6 PM.
Cheers to Creston Brewery celebrating 2 years on Saturday, August 11 from 12-11 PM.
Sunday:
Enjoy some yoga with AM Yoga at Donkey on Sunday, August 12 from 8:30-9:30 AM.
Local Links:
Here are some of my favorite local Instagram accounts:
My Latest Obsessions This Week:
The new rooftop Haute at New Hotel Mertens
The salmon angel hair puttanesca at Nonna’s The Trattoria
Lunch at The BARge in Saugatuck
The GR Guide is not liable for any activities, events or locations listed in the 411 in the 616. The GR Guide suggests checking the links provided for additional information and event updates.
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