Grand Rapids Magazine

01/25/2025

Rediscover a timeless hot spot without ever stepping into the cold.

Rediscover a timeless hot spot without ever stepping into the cold.

01/24/2025

Voting ends January 31, 2025. This survey gives you the opportunity to vote for the top spots in GR to shop, dine, drink, and more.

Welcome to the official Best of Grand Rapids Readers Poll, your trusted source for the best food, drink, entertainment, experiences, shopping and services that Grand Rapids has to offer.

01/24/2025

The 2025 season kicks off on Thursday, Jan. 30 and Friday, Jan. 31, with two performances by Grand Rapids-based artist Odd Space. Known for their ethereal, grunge-inspired sound collages, Odd Space will perform alongside digital art by local artist Jasmine Bruce.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is bringing back its popular Concerts Under the Stars series, an immersive planetarium experience.

01/23/2025

Paris: A City That Beckons You Back

Ah, Paris. The City of Lights is one of those dream destinations that many aspire to visit at least once in their lifetime.

01/23/2025

Winter Season Brings Four New Exhibitions to the Grand Rapids Art Museum

The Grand Rapids Art Museum is set to unveil four new exhibitions this winter, marking an exciting beginning to the new year.

01/23/2025

Immerse Yourself in Moulin Rouge!

Last night, I went to the theater to watch a show within a show, set in a theater—and it was extraordinary.

01/23/2025

🎉 Join us on May 9th, 2025, for the Best of Grand Rapids Party at the Goei Center! 🥂 Let’s celebrate the best in the city with food, drinks, and live music. Don’t miss out!

Learn more: https://www.grmag.com/

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Photograph by Bryan Esler

01/23/2025

Local author creates community-based publishing story for new book.

Christopher Cosmos is Greek to the core and his newest book honors that heritage.

01/22/2025

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Best of Grand Rapids Party! Kick off the summer in style with an evening of food, drinks, and live music! Celebrate the very best of our city as we honor the winners of Grand Rapids Magazine’s annual readers’ survey, featured in the May/June issue. From top restaurants and bars to standout entertainment venues, shops, salons, and local personalities, our readers have chosen their favorites, and we’re throwing a party to celebrate them all!

Learn more: https://www.grmag.com/

Get tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/best-of-grand-rapids-party-9vl2t6rj

01/22/2025

Half-Off Flash Sale Amid Winter Chill

As temperatures plummet with wind chills dipping below zero, the Gilmore Collection is offering a special flash sale to help locals stay warm

01/22/2025

Stars Align for LaughFest 2025

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids has revealed an exciting lineup for its 2025 LaughFest, which will take place March 5-9.

01/22/2025

A Honey of a Roadside Inn

It's never too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day, and what better place to take your honey than...Honey Creek Inn!

01/22/2025

Who Says You Can’t Go Home?

Rockford native MaRynn Taylor will take the stage as the warmup act for Kelsea Ballerini's Live on Tour 2025 at Van Andel Arena.

01/22/2025

No Passport Required

Heat up your January with a dazzling trip to the theater as Moulin Rouge! The Musical arrives in downtown Grand Rapids this week.

01/22/2025

There's still time to vote in Best of Grand Rapids 2025: https://www.grmag.com/bestofgr/ballot/

01/22/2025

Artistry and Authenticity

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist and composer Cécile McLorin Salvant will take the stage at St. Cecilia Music Center’s Royce Auditorium.

01/22/2025

Grand Rapids Celebrates Dr. King

The City of Grand Rapids will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, with several adjustments to city services.

01/22/2025

ArtPrize Economic Impact Tops $71 Million

ArtPrize's 2024 economic impact report is in, and the numbers paint a compelling picture for the future of this iconic open art competition.