Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Pinery Park Little League equipment manager Ryan Andrews has given away free baseball gear (hats, pants, mitts, cleats, bats) to help local families in Wyoming as spring baseball returns.

The Michigan Women Veterans Conference returns to Cascade Township this weekend after last October’s cancellation, gathering about 180 women veterans to connect through speed friending, yoga, meditation, and a trailer honoring women of war while organizers plan a follow-up event in Bay City for October.

Byline Bank seized Flanagan’s Irish Pub on Pearl St. NW in February after owners Ben and Martha Penrod defaulted on a $536,283 court judgment, leaving the once popular bar vacant since its license was suspended in June 2025.

Holland-based Our Brewing Company is set to open its Grand Rapids location at 738 Wealthy St. SE in June; the microbrewery will pair its craft beers with Picnic, an adjacent food truck garden scheduled to open in May.

Adobo Boy, a new family owned restaurant on Plainfield Ave NE, will open its grand event on Saturday, Apr.

18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will feature a ribbon cutting, Tinikling dance by GVSU students and raffles, with founder Ace Marasigan (a local Asian-Pacific Festival organizer) DJing.

The James C. Veen Observatory in Lowell Township will open for free stargazing on Saturday, April 25 from 8 to 11 p.m. The Grand Rapids Public Museum will also host a screening of Apollo 1: A Feature Documentary on Wednesday, April 29 at the Meijer Theater.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park will host 34 summer concerts from May 27 to Sept.

16 with acts like O.A.R. and Switchfoot; five shows cost $100 for non-members compared to eight. Member tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18 + general tickets at 9 a.m. Friday, April 24.

Mary Free Bed orthotists crafted a custom brace for Jasmine, a two-week-old foal with a fractured ankle, using human fracture bracing methods and a detailed mold taken at the Kempf barn; the work in the Grand Rapids lab helped the foal fully heal and now she is enjoying life.

Bissell is voluntarily recalling over 1.7 million handheld steam cleaners sold at Target, Walmart, and online from October 2024 through March due to reports of burn injuries when attachments pop off + spray hot water.

Affected customers should stop using the attachments and register online for free replacement parts.

Anglers flock to Rockford Dam today as steelhead and rainbow trout make their annual upstream journey to spawn.

The Michigan DNR has set a one-fish-per-day rule (fish must be at least 10 inches) to help manage the catch.

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.

STOMP Performance

7-10 p.m. — Forest Hills Fine Arts Center — Check the event page for ticket prices — Experience an electrifying performance that transforms everyday items into captivating rhythms.

Disney Presents The Lion King

7:30-10:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets from $93 — Experience the magic of The Lion King live on stage in Grand Rapids.

Hail The Sun Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Elevation — $62 each — Catch an electrifying performance from Hail The Sun live in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids Ballet: In the Countenance of Kings

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Peter Martin Wege Theatre — Ticket Prices Vary — Experience a breathtaking ballet by acclaimed choreographer Justin Peck.

Grand Rapids Ballet: In the Countenance of Kings

2-5 p.m. — Peter Martin Wege Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the breathtaking ballet 'In the Countenance of Kings' featuring electrifying choreography by Justin Peck.