Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Food Truck Fridays returns to Riverside Park this Friday, May 16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature live music by Harry Dean — The Dusty Boys, a new Frequent Fridays Card for weekly stamps and prize drawings, plus a rotating lineup of food trucks offering diverse choices.

Parking is available at the park and Sunshine Church on Lamberton Street Northeast.

Grand Rapids residents can join nearly 100 free drop-in outdoor fitness classes offered by the city's Parks and Recreation Department and Priority Health from May 12 to Aug.22 at 10 local parks–the sessions include yoga, Zumba, and other workouts and are designed for all fitness levels.

Detroit-based Bamboo is renovating the former UICA building at the corner of Fulton and Division to create a co-working hub with conference rooms, a 200-seat theater, a rooftop patio, and flexible offices, and it plans to reopen by late fall.

Start Garden will serve as the anchor tenant and Bamboo will share more details during a June 2 event — a move backed by a $10.2 million investment with state grant and loan support.

On May 12, members of the Grand Rapids Education Association protested at a GRPS Board meeting wearing red t-shirts to demand a 7.5% raise after a 1.5% increase left many teachers with lower pay—rising healthcare costs and nearly 88 vacancies have spurred educators to consider leaving. The union is bargaining with GRPS, urging the district to reassess its budget for better pay and support.

Beginning Monday, May 12, a $3 million project started resurfacing three miles of I-96 between M-37 and Cascade Road with joint repairs to improve the road.

Lane closures and detours were in effect nightly and on weekends—state officials said they will run until mid-July—causing traffic delays locally.

stageGR Presents: 13 the MUSICAL

7-9 p.m. — Matthews Performing Arts Center — PG-13 — Experience a hilarious, coming-of-age musical about fitting in and standing out.

Kishi Bashi Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Sold out — Experience a night of enchanting music with Kishi Bashi and Oshima Brothers.

The All American Funk Parade

8:00-11:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticketed event — Experience a lively night of funk with The All American Funk Parade and The Butterscotch Boys.

John Moreland Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket availability — Experience a night of acoustic storytelling with John Moreland and Ramsey Thornton.

Women in Marketing Panel Discussion

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — L. William Seidman Center — $30 Members, $40 Future Members — Engage with an inspiring panel of female marketers discussing their unique challenges and experiences in the industry.

Griffins Playoff Game - Home Game 4

7:59-11:59 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices may vary — Watch the Grand Rapids Griffins battle it out in the playoffs at their home arena.

The Biz Accelerator Lab

8 AM - 3:45 PM — Grand Rapids Chamber — Check event page for pricing — Tackle burnout and boost growth with expert presentations tailored for entrepreneurs.

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Great Lakes Loons

6:35-10:35 p.m. — LMCU Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of minor league baseball in a thrilling matchup.

Griffins Playoff Game 1

7:59-11:59 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of playoff hockey with the Grand Rapids Griffins in their home opener.

Divine Service: The Sixth Sunday of Easter

10:00 – 11:15 AM — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Experience a meaningful worship service with livestream options and a Bible class beforehand.