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This week in Grand Rapids

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 101 events, day by day →

Grand Rapids Vegan Chef Challenge

Monday 8am · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gentle Yoga

Monday 6pm · Seymour Church

Melee Mondays

Monday 6pm · Galactic Toys & Games - Alpine

Evening Naturalist Hike

Monday 6pm · Blandford Nature Center

Coffee & Connections for Holistic Health Professionals

Tuesday 9am · Grand Rapids

New in Grand Rapids

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

IMAGE Studios Salon Suites - Grand Rapids

Beauty

Beauty pros, all in one: From color fixes and fresh fades to facials, nails, waxing, and even tattoos, IMAGE Studios Salon Suites - Grand Rapids packs a lot of independent talent under one roof.

imagestudios360.com ↗

Maison Lusamba

Shopping

Curated blooms, local flair: Whether you need a just-because bouquet or full-on event magic, Maison Lusamba crafts curated, studio-designed arrangements in Grand Rapids that actually feel personal.

maisonlusamba.com ↗

Walker Ice & Fitness Center

Health & Wellness

Skate, sweat, repeat: Walker Ice & Fitness Center is the rare spot where you can knock out a lift, then lace up for public skate or a stick and puck session without leaving the building.

walkericeandfitness.com ↗

Grand Rapids’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Grand Rapids’s best →

Most read in Grand Rapids

The five stories Grand Rapids readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  2. Michigan's pay-per-mile road funding pilot program begins planning phase, expects final report by 2027

    Michigan officials are exploring a new system to fund the state's roads, currently funded through a combination of state fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, federal allocations, and general fund or corporate income tax earmarks.

    Full story at fox17online.com ↗

  3. Acrisure Amphitheater must comply with Grand Rapids noise ordinance, judge rules

    A Kent County circuit court judge has ruled that the Acrisure Amphitheater must comply with the city of Grand Rapids' noise ordinance in a lawsuit over loud noise levels during concerts.

    Full story at mlive.com ↗

  4. Maggie’s Kitchen announces closure after 43 years on Grand Rapids’ West Side

    Maggie's Kitchen, a restaurant on Grand Rapids' West Side for 43 years, has announced its closure after Saturday's service due to a need to focus on family.

    Full story at mlive.com ↗

  5. Collapsed roof, shattered windows: Fire damages historic Grand Rapids church built in 1894

    The former Seventh Day Adventist building in Grand Rapids, built in 1894, has been severely damaged by a fire that left a partially collapsed roof and shattered windows.

    Full story at mlive.com ↗

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