Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Food Truck Fridays returns to Riverside Park for its ninth annual series where over 20 food trucks serve homemade dishes and local bands play each Friday from 5-9 p.m. The series runs from May 16 to Aug.

18 with no event on the Fourth of July and offers a Frequent Fridays card for a chance to win prizes.

Christopher Schurr will not be retried for Patrick Lyoya's death and now faces a federal civil lawsuit as the Lyoya family seeks compensatory and punitive damages—no court date has been set yet.

Courvoisier Simmons was sentenced Thursday, May 22 to a minimum of seven years in prison (plus two years for firearm charges) after firing nine gunshots near MyPlace Bar in Grand Rapids that killed 27-year-old Lavadis Maurice Anthony Crawford-Blackman and injured another man.

Grand Rapids police are investigating a fatal shooting on the Southeast Side when a man was shot around 1:30 a.m. on May 23 on the 1400 block of Wealthy Street SE—he was taken by a private vehicle to a local hospital where he died about an hour later.

Courtney Peden, a U.S. Navy veteran, will be the first woman to lead the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard, and she will assume her role in June.

A construction project repairing the Mackinac Bridge southbound lanes began in late March but has been delayed by cold, rainy weather — including a March ice storm — so lane closures will continue through next week.

Officials advise drivers to plan trips during off-peak times as traffic is expected to increase for Memorial Day weekend.

A new study by the Environmental Working Group shows only about 20% of sunscreens sold are safe and effective.

Dr. Stephen Cahill of Dermatology Associates of West Michigan said doctors recommend using SPF between 30 and 50 along with broad-spectrum and water-resistant formulas (mineral sunscreens like zinc and titanium create a physical barrier).

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.

Mobile Accessibility Testing Workshop by Ellen Mason

6-8 p.m. — Atomic Object — Free entry — Explore mobile accessibility testing techniques with expert guidance and hands-on demos.

Sessanta V2: Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle

7:30-9 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Maynard James Keenan's 60th birthday with an unforgettable night of musical collaboration.

MIB International Networking Event in Grand Rapids

6-8 p.m. — Coopersville Creamery — Free entry — Empowering networking for women focused on business growth and support.

Gyasi Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience the unique sounds of Gyasi, a modern rock star blending storytelling and music.

MJVBA State Championships

8 AM – 9 AM — DeVos Place — Entry fees apply — Experience the excitement of AAU State Final volleyball tournament action.

Virtual Reality Experience and Escape Rooms

12 PM – 5 PM — Amped Virtual Reality — Ticket required — Immerse yourself in a world of VR with traditional games and challenging escape rooms.

Waitress

7:30-11:30 PM — Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts — Tickets available — Experience the heartwarming story of a pie-making waitress chasing her dreams amid life’s challenges.

SHARKS Exhibit: Now Open at the Grand Rapids Public Museum!

This blockbuster exhibition from the Australian Museum brings together the history, science, and cultural significance of a fascinating class of fierce fish. Explore 100 specimens and artifacts and 9 breathtaking, life-sized, scientifically accurate models of shark species, from the iconic great white shark to the extinct 270-million-year-old buzzsaw shark.

Michigan Lighthouse Paint & Sip

2-5 p.m. — Wine & Canvas Studio — $38.00 — Sip mimosas while creating a memorable 16 x 20 painting at this fun artsy event.