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Upcoming Events

Feb 3 2012

Feb 3 – May 20

Rauschenberg: In Context, At Gemini, and Synapsis Shuffle

One innovative… More

Feb 11 2012

Feb 11 – May 6

FACING MARS

FACING MARS will be in the Museum's Lacks gallery. Visitors will… More

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit

Broadway Magic

Broadway Grand Rapids brings magical nanny "Mary Poppins" to town for a lavish musical production with your favorite songs from the movie, plus brand-new dance numbers and spectacular stagecraft. Feb 22-26. More

The Sounds of Music

Grand Rapids Symphony offers a range of concerts for every taste: Swingin’ with Sinatra and Dorsey (Jan. 13-15), Mozart and Beethoven (Jan. 27-28), Romantic Piano (Feb. 10-11), Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Feb. 17-19). More

Creature Feature

Animal Adventures: Growing up Wild includes live animal presentations, story time, animal art activities and more. At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Jan. 30 – Feb. 6. More

Alien Adventure

Facing Mars at Grand Rapids Public Museum lets visitors experience the physical, psychological and scientific challenges of traveling to and living on Mars. Feb. 1 – May 6. More

Nice Aria

Opera Grand Rapids invites the whole family to escape to ancient Egypt for “The Magic Flute,” Mozart’s breathtaking fantasy opera. Thrill to ancient Greek gods, snake-killing ladies, a Wicked Sorcerer and more. Feb. 3-4. More

Dance of Love

Bring your valentine to Grand Rapids Ballet’s “Amoré and More: Featuring Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels.” An incredible production of love, laughter and passion featuring four works never before seen in Grand Rapids. Feb. 10-12 & 17-19. More

Amazing Race

The Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race: Winter Edition puts you and a teammate through a series of fun winter-themed challenges at Cannonsburg Ski Area. Feb. 11. More

Show Business

Head to downtown GR for these open-to-the-public shows: Antique Market (Jan 6-8), International Auto Show (Jan. 26-29), Camper, Travel & RV Show (Feb. 3-5), Golf Show (Feb. 10-12) and Boat Show (Feb. 15-19). More

Food Fight

Two very different, very famous chefs come together on stage for an evening of storytelling and observation in “Good vs. Evil: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert.” DeVos Performance Hall, Feb. 19. More

Traveler's Choice

There’s something for everybody in Grand Rapids. If we haven’t hit your sweet spot with reasons 1-9, check our Events Calendar for even more events and attractions More