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Sunday, April 12th, 2026

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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The artisan bakery cafe at 1200 Hall St. SE produces fresh breads and standout breakfast sandwiches—like the Bacon, Arugula, Swiss on ciabatta—and operates nearly around the clock to supply local orders and wholesale vendors, while owner Andy Havemeier oversees daily menus and a 4 to 7 p.m. happy hour.  MLive

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Thu, 4/16/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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  • 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.

    Sun, 4/19/26

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  • 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.

    Wed, 4/22/26

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  • 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.

    Thu, 4/23/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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  • 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.

    Sun, 4/26/26

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  • Joan Osborne Live Performance

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful interpretations of Bob Dylan's songs performed by acclaimed artist Joan Osborne.

    Thu, 4/30/26

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  • Gimme Gimme Disco

    8-11:30 p.m. — The Stache — Ticketed — Dance to ABBA and classic disco hits from the 70s and 80s at this vibrant DJ party.

    Fri, 5/1/26

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