Good morning, Grand Rapids.

GR Skate & Event Center in Kentwood has launched Sensory Sundays to provide a calm, low-capacity skating event for children with special needs — the next session is scheduled for the first Sunday in May.

Second Chance Cats of West Michigan is hosting its fourth Spring Egg Hunt on Friday, April 3 at its office on Knapp Street.

Community members can search for eggs alongside adoptable cats (no pre-registration is required) and are encouraged to bring a basket with a suggested donation.

TwoGuys Brewing in Wyoming is honored by American Legion Post 154 for providing nearly 8,000 free meals since November.

The Paynes received a plaque (and financial support) to help continue their community meals program.

Cascade Library in Cascade Township is hosting a week of spring break events for families, starting today with Prank You Very Much at 10 a.m. plus free retro arcade games on April 3-4 and craft activities later in the week.

Registration details are available online.

Gaslight Village’s historic ice cream shop Jersey Junction is open Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. after delays for repairs caused by cold weather—its vintage decor featuring a model train circling the ceiling now charms locals.

Students run Fountain Hill Brewery — a taproom in the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center used for GRCC’s brewing program — and it opens today for three hours with draft beers and light snacks that let visitors taste student-made brews and learn taproom management.

Grand Rapids Public Schools recommended not renewing deputy superintendent Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell’s contract beyond June 30 after staff complaints raised concerns + she remains on leave and will meet with the school board later this month.

Camp Invention is a summer STEM camp teaching young students to be inventors + entrepreneurs starting Aug.

3 at Allendale Middle School where local educators lead modules in science and technology.

Plainfield Township is upgrading its 11 emergency warning sirens as part of a county initiative so that officials can activate alarms individually (rather than alerting all residents at once).

The upgrade will finish in mid-summer and is designed to improve alert accuracy for those outdoors.

A flag-raising at Corewell Health’s Children's Hospital marked the start of National Donate Life Month, highlighting organ donation’s impact.

Deborah Wyant will host a fundraising event on April 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Muskegon Eagles building (6th and Western) to honor her daughter.

Maggie Rothstein, a West Ottawa scholar athlete on the girls tennis team that won seven straight regional championships, has overcome extreme prematurity to excel in sports and academics+ volunteers at Premier Tennis Center to support para players.

She plans to study nursing at the University of Michigan.

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.

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.

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.

The Lion King Stage Musical

7:30-9:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets available — Experience the breathtaking artistry and unforgettable music of this award-winning Broadway classic.

Broadway Rave - Musical Theater Dance Party

7:30 p.m. — The Stache — Cost varies — Dance the night away to Broadway hits and connect with fellow theater lovers.

Katy on Keys at Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar

8 PM - 12 AM — Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant — Cover charge may apply — Experience powerhouse vocals and a fun atmosphere with Katy on Keys at this lively dueling piano event.

Full Moon Sound Bath Experience

6-9 p.m. — The Big Room — Reserve your spot — Experience grounding and deep relaxation under the full moon with intentional sound healing.

Quintet Revelations by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

7:30-10:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience the power and richness of a piano quintet featuring works from renowned composers across centuries.

Rivertown Races (10 km)

8 p.m. — Millennium Park — Registration fee — Experience a scenic 10km race amidst the beauty of Grand Rapids' largest urban park.

We Them Ones Comedy Tour

8:00-10:00 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket info available — Experience a night of laughter with headliner Mike Epps and a stellar lineup of comedians.

Join the Grand Rapids ONE, TWO, SEVEN Short Film Team

Do you wanna support a GR film production made-up of a Michigan cast & crew? Follow and make a pledge to the ONE, TWO, SEVEN Seed&Spark page - an original comedic and heartwarming short film shooting this May.