Good Day
Grand Rapids
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows Kent County’s young adult population is rising in many communities including Grand Rapids — Kalamazoo and several surrounding towns. Analysts are working to understand the factors behind the growth. FOX 17
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Public Library will host a spring book sale on April 25-26 at the Main Library, offering books, music and movies at low prices. Saturday’s sale sells books for 50 cents each and Sunday’s promotion is $5 for a grocery bag with own bag (special items are separate). MLive
- ➤ The John Ball Zoo is opening today in Grand Rapids (heralding a new destination for local families) as it prepares to welcome visitors. FOX 17
- ➤ Hope Network volunteers and Beer City Dog Biscuits’ Brew Bakers are making St. Patrick’s Day shamrock treats with spent grain this week at Sunshine Community Church — in Creston — and 300 skilled Brew Bakers now produce natural dog treats available in 243 Meijer stores. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Microsoft plans to buy 57.8 acres near its current 365-acre site for a proposed data center in Gaines Township. The township will review its rezoning request to light industrial at a Planning Commission meeting on April 15 — neighbor concerns remain part of the discussion. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Breakaway EDM festival will be held Aug. 14-15 at Belknap Park, featuring Subtronics, Fisher, It’s Murph and 23 other acts. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 23 — general admission, VIP options and travel packages are available. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan House passed a bill to ban the growth and sale of kratom and it now will head to the state Senate for a vote. Lawmakers say the ban aims to protect health, noting no proven benefit for the product (Rep. Matt Hall explained the move). FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Michael Tuczynski of Cutting Edge Vasectomy said more men are scheduling vasectomies in March to time the five-minute procedure around basketball games — a trend observed as his clinic, which does over 1,000 a year, expects about 200 this month. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Rise volleyball team visited Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital this week as part of their Players With Purpose program — $5 from each home match ticket supports local nonprofits. They also played wheelchair volleyball to help patients enjoy therapy. FOX 17
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Mega 80's vs. Class of 98 Showdown
9 PM — Elevation at The Intersection — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of music as the 80s and 90s battle it out on the dance floor.
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Secondhand Serenade Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt music of Secondhand Serenade in the intimate setting of a local venue.
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Quinn XCII Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — The Stache — Ticketed event — Experience the genre-bending sounds of Quinn XCII with energetic live performances and heartfelt storytelling.
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Sam Bush Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative sounds of Sam Bush blending bluegrass with jazz and rock influences.
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Anthony Gomes Live Concert
8-11 PM — The Stache — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying blues and rock fusion from Canadian guitarist Anthony Gomes.
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Super Future Live
9 PM – 12 AM — Elevation — Tickets available — Experience a unique electronic journey with Super Future's eclectic sounds and high-energy performance.
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K-Pop Kids Dance Party
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Elevation — Family-friendly event — Dance along to K-Pop remixes and iconic pop anthems while dressed in your favorite costumes.
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Candlelight - 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Wealthy Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the essence of 90s hip-hop reimagined through strings in a magical candlelit setting.
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Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
9 PM – 12 AM — Elevation — Entry details not specified — Relive the 2000s with top hits and nostalgic vibes from your favorite artists.
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Annual Easter Brunch Buffet
10 AM – 4 PM — Reds at Thousand Oaks — Adults $39, Children 5–12 $16 — Indulge in a delightful array of breakfast favorites and holiday specialties.
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