Recent Cityscene Articles
Summer means adventure—getting out there and experiencing all the world has to offer. And even though school is getting back in session and the season is winding down, there’s still plenty of time to fit in a last-minute summer adventure. That means zoos, go-karts,...
Community walk supports free emotional health programs for those impacted by cancer or grief. Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids invites the West Michigan community to join the 12th annual West Side Walk for Gilda’s on Saturday, September 26, celebrating and supporting the...
Looking for a fun night out with your girlfriends that also supports a good cause? Mark your calendars for Little Black Dress, a fashion-forward runway show complete with specialty cocktails, live music, VIP experiences, and immersive photo moments, taking place...
Nationally recognized singer-songwriter Brian Vander Ark, lead vocalist of The Verve Pipe, and award-winning author and mental health advocate Vonnie Woodrick have joined together to create an original song with one purpose: to change the conversation around suicide...
Looking for a good read? Perhaps even coupled with a welcoming space to enjoy it in? Come along as we share some of our favorite local independent options for bookworms and lovers of all things literary. Cellar Bird Books cellarbirdbooks.com Shoppers here will find a...
Before a PAWS dog changes someone's life, countless people help shape its journey. For Amy and Garrett, that journey began nearly a year ago with NASH, a Paws With A Cause (PAWS) foster puppy. Since welcoming NASH into their home as volunteer foster puppy raisers, Amy...
This summer, John Ball Zoo is making it easy for everyone to help butterflies, bees, and other wildlife thrive. Community members are invited to visit the Zoo’s Habitat Hero booth at events across West Michigan to receive a free native pollinator plant and learn how a...
Taking place August 5, 2026 at Boulder Creek Golf Club, the West Michigan Woman Golf Scramble is a casual, fun-and-food-filled 9 holes! This event sells out quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible! Snacks will be provided, and each person registered will...
Artists of all ages can let their creativity flow in the sunshine at the fourth annual Chalk the Walk at Windmill Island Gardens on Saturday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Spend the day creating artwork and decorating the park’s walkways with chalk creations while...
That’s right, it’s time to eat and drink in the sun. After so many frosty months, many of the restaurants and bars across West Michigan are bursting out onto the sidewalk, into back patios, and across wide open decks. And thanks to our trusty lakes Great and small,...