Recent Cityscene Articles

A Day of Outdoor Vintage and Handmade Shopping

A Day of Outdoor Vintage and Handmade Shopping

Lovers of handmade and vintage goods won't want to miss the Handmade and Vintage Marketplace, a one-day-only spring event of shopping and dining. Taking place on May 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market in partnership with Vintage in the Zoo,...

Get Rockin’ with the New School of Rock

Get Rockin’ with the New School of Rock

If you're musically-inclined (or have always wished you could be), the new School of Rock Grand Rapids should be on your radar. The locally owned and operated performance-based music education school helps aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity and...

Education for Change and Reducing Ocean Plastic Waste

Education for Change and Reducing Ocean Plastic Waste

According to National Geographic, the amount of plastic that flows into the oceans every year is expected to nearly triple by 2040 to a staggering 29 million metric tons. Knowing this, there is no way to separate climate change and its tie to plastics usage. In order...

The Music That Raised Us

The Music That Raised Us

Taking place Tuesday, March 29 at the Listening Room, "The Music That Raised Us: Celebrating Black Female Artists Throughout the Ages" aims to honor the talents and massive contributions of Black women in the music industry. Those who attend could look forward to...

Muskegon’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns!

Muskegon’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns!

Put together your finest green outfit and venture to downtown Muskegon on Saturday, March 12, 2022 to the 9th annual Muskegon St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is returning after a two-year hiatus. The family-friendly event, which is sponsored by JCI Greater Muskegon...

‘Butterflies Are Blooming’ Once More at Frederik Meijer Gardens

‘Butterflies Are Blooming’ Once More at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Beginning March 1, 2022, more than 7,000 tropical butterflies are set to take flight within the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park as part of the highly anticipated annual Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are...

She Runs Grand Rapids: Taking Over the Streets of Downtown

She Runs Grand Rapids: Taking Over the Streets of Downtown

Gazelle Sports, the Michigan-based running specialty shop, and footwear and active apparel retailer, recently unveiled additional details for its upcoming She Runs Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K and 5K event, formerly known as Gazelle Girl. Now in its 10th year in...

Girlfriends Weekend in Downtown Holland Is Back!

Girlfriends Weekend in Downtown Holland Is Back!

Do you like to shop, sip wine, eat good food and relax with your girlfriends? If you've answered "yes" to even one of these questions, be sure to add Downtown Holland's Girlfriends Weekend to your calendar! Downtown Holland, West Michigan's premier shopping and dining...

May Erlewine Brings Her Songs of Substance to St. Cecilia Music Center

May Erlewine Brings Her Songs of Substance to St. Cecilia Music Center

On February 17, St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) will welcome talented singer-songwriter May Erlewine to the Royce Auditorium Stage for an appearance on the Acoustic Café Folk Series. This Valentine's-themed show will also be an album release featuring new songs and...

Celebrating Black History Month in Grand Rapids

Celebrating Black History Month in Grand Rapids

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Black History Month began in 1926 as part of an initiative by writer and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson who...