Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of July.
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🎓 Education
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy plans a $7.4 million, 10,000-sqft expansion at 512 S.
Division Ave to add a gym, counseling rooms and an e-sports lab. A $745k state grant will fund environmental work on the site, with completion expected by April for the 2027‑28 school year.
🎉 Grand Rapids Events
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Dave Matthews Band Summer Tour
7:30-10:30 PM — Acrisure Amphitheater — Tickets on sale Feb 20th — Experience two nights of electrifying performances from Dave Matthews Band.
Unofficial Dave Matthews Band Pre-Party
4-7 p.m. — The Intersection — $4 drafts and wells — Enjoy food trucks and good vibes before the show kicks off.
Speak Up Conference 2026
July 9-11 — Prince Conference Center and Hotel — Registration required — A premier event for Christian writers to learn, network, and share their messages.
HOME @ THE BOB
Evening time — The B.O.B. — Check event details for cost — Experience the infectious grooves of DaFunk Gang, a dynamic hip-hop, funk, and soul cover band from Grand Rapids.
Cozy Worldwide
9:00 – 10:30 PM — GLC Live at 20 Monroe — Ages 21+ — Enjoy an exciting night filled with cozy vibes and live performances.
Science on the Grand: A STEAM Conference for K-8 Inquiry-Based Educators
Teaching isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. That’s why we’ve crafted one amazing STEAM conference, filled with practical, teacher-tested ideas that will fuel your teaching fire. Experience NGSS-aligned sessions focused on cutting-edge, inquiry-driven, and classroom-ready strategies.
Science on the Grand: A STEAM Conference for K-8 Inquiry-Based Educators
Teaching isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. That’s why we’ve crafted one amazing STEAM conference, filled with practical, teacher-tested ideas that will fuel your teaching fire. Experience NGSS-aligned sessions focused on cutting-edge, inquiry-driven, and classroom-ready strategies.
Derek Hough Live Performance
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets from $85 — Enjoy a thrilling evening of dance and entertainment with Derek Hough.
Shakey Graves Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Meijer Gardens — Tickets from $67 — Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of Shakey Graves at this beautiful outdoor venue.
Upheaval Festival 2026
13:00-21:00 — Belknap Park — $29.79 – $2,979.00 — Experience an epic two-day rock festival featuring top artists in Grand Rapids.
Upheaval Festival Featuring Papa Roach
12-9 p.m. — Belknap Park — Saturday Pass Only — Experience a day filled with exciting performances from Papa Roach, Bilmuri, and more.
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