Good Day
Grand Rapids
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new Acrisure Amphitheater hosted a free community celebration on Saturday, May 16, with live music, food trucks + guided tours and family activities, ending with an evening drone show along Market Avenue. Friday night’s grand opening + featured a performance by Lionel Richie, kicking off summer in Grand Rapids. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Michigan residents enjoyed a free concert today at Forest Hills Eastern High School with a pre-concert talk (2:15 p.m.) and a native plant event held Saturday at Speciation Cellars in Grand Rapids, while the Grand Haven Kite Festival continues with family-friendly fun today. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Grand Rapids leaders are considering a $1.7M investment in a Safe Routes to School plan — the proposal will add new sidewalks, crosswalks, accessible ramps, bike racks and traffic calming measures near five schools — with review set on Monday night and construction planned to begin in July and finish by fall. FOX 17
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Candlelight Tribute to Taylor Swift
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Wealthy Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring the music of Taylor Swift.
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Daveonce Washington: The Motown Get Down
9 PM – 1 AM — Billy's Lounge — Cost Info Not Provided — Enjoy a high-energy dance party with Da'Veonce & DaFunk Gang featuring modern funk beats.
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Chicago Wolves vs Grand Rapids Griffins (Round 3 - Home Game 3)
7-8 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Watch the thrilling playoff clash between the Wolves and Griffins live on FloHockey.
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Big Boi with Chip tha Ripper
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Acrisure Amphitheater — $1 donation per ticket to The Big Bro Foundation — Enjoy a night of hip-hop while supporting youth empowerment initiatives.
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Prairie Drone Companion Album Release
7-11 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Entry TBA — Discover the sounds of local music veterans launching their debut album.
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Cody Johnson Concert
7-9 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with country sensation Cody Johnson.
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Comedy Bang! Bang!
8-11 p.m. — GLC Live at 20 Monroe — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with top comedians and great entertainment.
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The Rare Occasions Live Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Experience explosive garage rock anthems with LA-based indie band The Rare Occasions.
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Dan Rickabus Album Release Event
7-10:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Tickets start at $74 — Experience a memorable evening with live music from Dan Rickabus in Grand Rapids.
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The Wallflowers Concert
7:00–8:30 p.m. — Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater — Ticket info available — Enjoy a live performance by The Wallflowers in a beautiful garden setting.
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