ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

Tickets

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Cinema

• Celebration! Cinema
  2121 Celebration Northeast • Grand Rapids, MI 49525
  616-530-SHOW
  This 17 screen theatre features state-of-the-art projection and digital sound plus the ultimate in stadium theatre seating.

Night Life

• River City Improv
  753 Front Street • Grand Rapids, MI 49510
  616-752-8570
  Enjoy wild and outrageous improvisational comedy that is based on audience suggestions at this venue.

• B.O.B., The
  20 Monroe AVenue Northwest • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-356-2000
  An entire night out under one roof that features five restaurants and live entertainment. There is Judson's Steakhouse, Gill's Fish House, Crush Martini Lounge & Dance Club, The Monkey Bar with Global Tapas, Bobarino's with pizzas, pool & piano bar and Dr. Grin's Comedy Club.

Concerts & Performances

• DeVos Hall
  303 Monroe Avenue Northwest • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  Grand Center
  616-742-6600
  Located in the Grand Center, this venue is Grand Rapid's premier performing arts facility. It is home to the Symphony, Ballet, Opera, and Broadway Theatre Guild.

• Opera Grand Rapids
  161 Ottawa Avenue, Suite 204 • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-451-2741
  West Michigan's only professional opera company, Opera Grand Rapids features rising and international artists in three fully staged productions each season from October through May.

• Schubert Male Chorus
  PO Box 3211 • Grand Rapids, MI 49501
  616-752-7470
  Founded in 1883, the Schuber Male Chorus is considered to be the oldest independent continuing male chorus in America. This fifty member chorus performs a variety of music including show tunes, traditional, classical, sacred, contemporary, and American songs in its main concert and other performances throughout the year.

• St. Cecilia Music Society
  24 Ransom Avenue Northeast • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-459-2224
  Founded in 1883, this society sponsors concerts by world renowned musicians and local performers in its beautifully restored historic building.

• Grand Rapids Ballet Company
  341 Ellsworth Avenue Southwest • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-456-3333
  Classical ballet performances and the annual holiday favorite, " The Nutcracker", are presented by this professional ballet company. Season performances are held at DeVos Place at 303 Monroe Ave. NW.

• Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines
  7546 Candlewood Drive Southeast • Grand Rapids, MI 49546
  616-942-5517
  This women's singing organization performs four-part vocal harmonies and barbershop-style concerts in fall, winter, and spring performances.

• Grand Rapids Symphony
  300 Ottawa Avenue Northeast, Suite 100 • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-454-9451
  This symphony orchestra presents classical, casual classics, pops, family series, and lollipop concerts from September to May.

• Gettin Picky Music - The Great Northern Music Hall
  230 East Edgerton • Grand Rapids, MI 49329
  Located in Howard City
  231-937-7033, 866-538-8502
  Located in Howard City, just twenty minutes north of Grand Rapids. Local, state, national and international groups have graced the stage at The Great Northern Music Hall. Bluegrass, gospel, celtic, folk, classic country, and blues are some of the featured music styles played onstage.

• Grand Rapids Symphony
  300 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Suite 100 • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-454-9451
  The Grand Rapids Symphony will present the Chase Picnic Pops on three Thursdays and Fridays at Cannonsburg Ski Area.

Plays & Productions

• Wealthy Theatre
  1130 Wealthy Street Southeast • Grand Rapids, MI 49506
  616-459-4788 x130
  Built in 1911, this multicultural arts and education center features a variety of theater, dance, music, and performing art productions by local, regional, and national talents. Numerous after school and summer arts programs for children of all ages are available.

• Actors' at Spectrum Theatre
  160 Fountain Street Northeast • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  Grand Rapids Community College
  616-234-3998
  This state-of-the-art theatre group produces five main stage productions throughout the year.

• Broadway Theatre Guild
  122 Lyon Street NW • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-235-6285
  Enjoy award-winning musicals, comedies, dances, dramas, and touring Broadway productions at this theatre.

• Community Circle Theatre
  161 Ottawa Avenue Northwest • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  John Ball Park
  616-456-5535
  This professional theatre presents five main stage and two children's shows from May through September. They also present a school and family series.

• Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
  30 North Division Avenue • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-222-6650
  The second largest community theatre in the US, this theatre company is located in a historic landmark building. They present eight main stage productions annually including musicals, comedies, dramas, and children's theatre.

• Jewish Theater Grand Rapids
  160 Fountain Street Northeast • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-234-3946
  Enjoy entertaining and thought-provoking theatrical productions with a Jewish theme while at this theatre. Most productions tend to be contemporary, but traditional selections may be presented.

• Master Arts Theatre
  75 Vee Street Southwest • Grand Rapids, MI 49548
  616-455-1001, 800-455-5003
  Guided by a Christian world view, this theatre produces four main stage productions during their season as well as touring performances and educational classes.

Sporting Events

• Grand Rapids Griffins
  130 West Fulton Street • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  616-774-4585, 800-2-HOCKEY
  The primary affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, this hockey team plays exciting games in the beautiful Van Andel Arena.

• Grand Rapids Rampage
  130 West Fulton Street • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  Van Andel Arena
  616-559-1871, 888-595-HURT
  Watch action-packed arena football from Feburary thru May at the Van Andel Arena by these ArenaBowl XV World Champions.

• West Michigan Whitecaps Baseball
  4500 West River Drive Northeast • Grand Rapids, MI 49321
  Comstock, MI
  616-784-4131, 800-CAPS-WIN
  The Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, this baseball team plays fun and exciting games from April through September. Home games are played at Fifth Third Park, in Comstock Park, Michigan.