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Thu Oct 29 · Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore
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The Thursday rundown

Good morning, Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore.

26 things this week, 2 of them free.

Every Thursday, one email. Everything in it has a date, a time, a place and a link to the organizer, and we checked it before it went out. If it already happened, it is not here. Hit reply and tell me what I missed. Matt

One thing to do

If you only do one thing, make it Halloween Story Time at Hackley Public Library in Muskegon on Saturday at 10:30a.

On the rundown

This weekend, Fri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 1

First up, Friday 9:00a

Coffee with TrueNorth Community Services

Hackley Public Library, Muskegon. Event details

Then, Friday 10:30a

What Can a Citizen Do? Storytime at the Muskegon Museum of Art

Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon. Event details

Then, Friday 12:30p

Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) at HPL

Hackley Public Library, Muskegon. Event details

Then, Friday 5:30p

Bingo Loco: Halloween Edition

Holland Civic Center Place, Holland. Details and tickets

$42.

Then, Friday 7:00p

Trixy Tang + Boys Gone Mild Halloween Costume Party @ Park Theatre

Park Theatre, Holland. Details and tickets

$20.

Then, Friday 7:30p

Gary Allan

Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon. Tickets

07
FRI

Then, Friday 8:00p

Unplanned Movie

Martha Miller Center for Global Communication, Holland. Event details

Then, Friday 9:00p

Gasolina Halloween Party (18+)

GLC Live at 20 Monroe, Grand Rapids. Event details

Then, Saturday 10:15a

Family and Pet Halloween Parade and Park Party

Downtown Saugatuck, Butler and Mason streets, Saugatuck. Event page

Then, Saturday 10:30a

Halloween Story Time at Hackley Public Library

Hackley Public Library, Muskegon. Event page

Free, and fine for kids.

Then, Saturday 1:00p

Hope football vs. Kalamazoo (Orange Out)

Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, Hope College, Holland. Tickets

12
SAT

Then, Saturday 3:00p

Hope College Vs Alma College

Van Andel Soccer Stadium, Holland. Event details

Then, Saturday 4:00p

Halloween in the Village

Downtown Spring Lake, Spring Lake. Event page

14
SAT

Then, Saturday 4:00p

Senior Recital - Kellen Woolhiser, piano

Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, Holland. Event details

Then, Saturday 6:00p

City of Muskegon Trick-or-Treating

Neighborhoods across the city, Muskegon. Event page

Then, Saturday 7:00p

Revolución De Amor (Maná Tribute) + Grupo Super Nova Fiesta de Halloween

Park Theatre, Holland. Details and tickets

$20.

All weekend · 10:00a

Zoo Goes Boo at John Ball Zoo

John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids. Event page

$22.95 adults, $16.95 youth and seniors, members free.

All weekend · 7:00p

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show on Earth

Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids. Tickets

Friday to Saturday · 7:30p

Grand Rapids Symphony: The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert

DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids. Tickets

All weekend · 7:30p

H2 Dance Company Fall Concert Series

Knickerbocker Theatre, Holland. Tickets

$15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 ages 12 to 18, kids 11 and under free.

Friday nights

1 varsity games this week

Kalamazoo at Hope, Sat Oct 31, 1:00p.

Voting

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3

Michigan's early in-person voting runs Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1, and Grand Rapids started early on Oct 20. Each city or township sets its early voting site, sometimes shared with neighbors, so use the one for where you are registered. In East Grand Rapids, Spring Lake, Saugatuck and Douglas, look yours up at Michigan.gov/Vote. On Election Day, polls are open 7:00a to 8:00p at your own precinct. You can still register in person at your city clerk's office through Election Day with proof of residency. Grand Rapids, Tue Oct 20 to Sun Nov 1, 9:00a to 5:00p; Tue and Thu 11:00a to 7:00p; Sat Oct 31 7:00a to 3:00p; Holland, Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1, 8:00a to 4:00p daily; Grand Haven, Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1, 8:00a to 4:00p daily, at the Spring Lake Community Center; Muskegon, Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1, Sat 8:00a to 4:00p; Sun 10:00a to 6:00p; Mon to Wed and Fri 9:00a to 5:00p; Thu 11:00a to 7:00p; Tue Nov 3, Election Day, 7:00a to 8:00p at your precinct. Sites near you

Kids

Sign-ups closing soon

Preseason basketball clinic, Holland Parks and Recreation. Register
Little Dribblers basketball, Holland Parks and Recreation. Register
Kindergarten and 1st grade basketball clinics, Holland Parks and Recreation. Register
2nd grade basketball league, Holland Parks and Recreation. Register
Learn to Skate, Session 1, Holland Parks and Recreation. Register

After this weekend

Coming up

Mon Nov 2: Día de los Muertos Celebration at Herrick District Library, Herrick District Library, Main Library.
Tue Nov 3: Election Day, Your precinct polling place.
Wed Nov 4: From Wenters to Wisonsin: A short film with live music by Udo Prinsen and Ryan Keberle, Graves Hall.
Thu Nov 5: Educator Professional Development: Art and Resilience, Creative Learning Center.
Thu Nov 5: Film Screening: The Fatherhood Project, Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Fri Nov 6: Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals, Van Andel Arena.
Fri Nov 6: The United European Ballet Company: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Frauenthal Theater.
Sat Nov 7: Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, KDL East Grand Rapids Branch.
Sat Nov 7: Discovery Day: My Story at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Sat Nov 7: Fulton Street Market second season opens, Fulton Street Market.
Sat Nov 7: Drop-In Studio: Fabric Wall Hanging & Marigolds, GRAM Studio.
Sat Nov 7: Calvin vs. Hope football: The Rivalry, Knight Stadium, Calvin University.
Sat Nov 7: 6th Annual Shades of Excellence Award Ceremony, Frauenthal Theater.
Sun Nov 8: Holiday Treasures Flea Market, Muskegon Farmers Market.
Sun Nov 8: Trivium: Crown In The Grave World Tour, GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
Fri Nov 13: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Frauenthal Theater.

New in town

Just opened

Our Brewing Company (Grand Rapids), 738 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids. Holland's Our Brewing opened a Grand Rapids taproom in the former Woosah space, with beer, cider and cocktails next to Picnic on Wealthy.
Pauly's Wine Experience, 855 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids. New wine bar and wine shop in the former Maggie's Bar.
Watusi, 1220 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids. Small from-scratch eatery with a rotating menu, now focused on soul food. Opens 11:00a until sold out, Sunday to Wednesday.
El Burrito Grill & Bar, 924 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids. Mexican restaurant in the former Green Well space, with steaks, seafood and burgers alongside tacos and burritos.
Seahouse Fish & Chicken, 1970 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids. Fried chicken and fried or steamed seafood near Burton Street, in the former Happy's Pizza spot. Opened Aug 14.
The Slice Shoppe, 38 Washington Ave, Grand Haven. New York style slices and whole pies downtown, from the owners of Lakeside Pizza Co in Muskegon.
Panoramic Beverage Company, 118 Hoffman St, Saugatuck. Brewery and tapas bar with Michigan-made beer, vermouth and Spanish-style small plates.
ZINI Dining & Cocktail Lounge, 380 W Western Ave, Suite 140, Muskegon. Asian multi-course dinners with cocktail pairings downtown. It opened with a soft launch in August.
Leon Footwear, 133 Mason St, Saugatuck. Shop making hand-sewn leather shoes, boots and bags.

Reader pick 2027 · vote this week

Best breakfast in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore

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