Blues on the Mall

Rosa Park Circle
Blues On the Mall is a free live blues concert in downtown Grand Rapids every Wednesday night. Listen to music from national blues performers. Enjoy a variety of food and goods from local vendors. Limited seating available. Bring your own lawn chair. See the 2010 lineup here. 

Festival of the Arts

Downtown Grand Rapids, June 4-6
www.festivalofthearts.org
Festival is truly unique: an arts celebration put on totally by volunteers; a feast of culinary arts, with lots and lots of food booths presented as fund-raisers for area churches and non-profit organizations; a community-wide salute to the incredible talent in West Michigan. Enjoy Festival's community showcase of the arts in all forms: visual, performance, culinary and more! All Festival performances and exhibits are free of charge with lots of live entertainment on several stages throughout the downtown area!  

44th Annual Reeds Lake Clothesline Art Festival

Reeds Lake, June 19, 9am-5pm
A juried show featuring over 130 fine arts and crafts artists' booths from all over the country. Works include painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, fiber, pottery, jewelry, clothing, glass, wood and more. LOCATION: Lake Side Dr., John Collins Park & Wealthy Street in East Grand Rapids.