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Grand Rapids offers some of the best entertainment of any city in Michigan. Below is a list of fun activities, and entertainment for the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan.



Actors' at Spectrum Theatre
160 Fountain St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 234-3998
Fax: (616) 234-4092
fsebulsk@grcc.edu

This state-of-the-art downtown facility offers five main stage productions year round. Box office (616) 234-3946.


Beltline Big Band
250 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-2272
Fax: (616) 774-2461
mtyree@ic.net

This full-size big band (20 musicians) plays a wide variety of 30's and 40's music, great for listening or dancing. Features 3-part, Andrews Sisters-type vocals. Jazz trio also available.


Broadway Theatre Guild
161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 603
Waters Building
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2721
(616) 235-6285
Fax: (616) 235-6282
info@bwaygr.org

The Guild presents Broadway touring productions at DeVos Performance Hall. Admission varies for each show with prices from $25-$65. Call for a current schedule. For directions, see DeVos Performance Hall listing.


Celebration! Cinema
2121 Celebration Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 530 SHOW
(866) 298-IMAX
Fax: (616) 447-8236

Eighteen-screen theatre featuring state-of-the-art projection and digital sound. The ultimate in stadium theatre seating. Anchor of Celebration! Village retail/restaurant complex.


Community Circle Theatre
161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 408
Waters Building
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-5535
Fax: (616) 456-8540

Community Circle Theatre presents five main stage and two children's shows from May through September at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center. A school and family series is presented September through May. Call for information.


DeVos Performance Hall
303 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 742-6600
Fax: (616) 742-6590

DeVos Performance Hall, located in the convention center, is Grand Rapids' premier performing arts facility. It is home to the Symphony, Ballet, Opera, and Broadway Theatre Guild.


Fishladder Inc.
419 Norwood SE
Suite 160
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 458-2476
Fax: (616) 336-8439
mjpories@fishladder.net

Using the techniques of improvisational comedy in workshop training and entertainment, Fishladder Inc. uses this innovative style of communication to meet corporate and educational needs.


Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheatre
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-1580
(888) 957-1580
Fax: (616) 975-9545

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s amphitheatre offers exciting outdoor concerts with nationally-known artists from June through September. It features terraced lawn seating and provides an ideal outdoor concert setting.


Grand Rapids Ballet Company
341 Ellsworth Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-4771
Fax: (616) 454-0672
grballet@earthlink.net

Michigan's only professional ballet company offers contemporary and classical ballet performances at DeVos Performance Hall with symphony orchestra accompaniment and additional diversified repertory. December brings the annual holiday favorite "The Nutcracker."


Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
30 N. Division Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 222-6650
Fax: (616) 222-6660
info@grct.org

Enjoy live theatre in a historic landmark. One of the largest community theatres in the United States provides eight main productions. Musicals, comedies, dramas and children's theatre. Call Tickets PLUS at (616) 222-4000.


Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians
800 Monroe Ave. NW
Suite 230
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-4374
(800) 637-0498
Fax: (616) 451-2403
grfm@livemusicgr.org

Labor Union for professional musicians. Offers a live music referral service free to the public.


Grand Rapids Symphony
Office: 169 Louis Campau Promenade NW
Suite 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-9451
Fax: (616) 454-7477
grsinfo@grapidsymphony.org

Grand Rapids Symphony presents classical, casual classics, pops, family series, and lollipop concerts September-May. In July and August the orchestra presents outdoor picnic concerts at Cannonsburg Ski Area.


Grand River Folk Arts Society
542 84th Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 688-5288
grfasbooker@grfolkarts.org

The Grand River Folk Arts Society provides the community with folk dance or concerts every Saturday night, October through the second Saturday in May. Concerts Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., dances at 7:30 p.m. Located at Grace Bible College. More information at grfolkarts.org


Great Lakes Barbershop Chorus
1021 Union Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 514-5909
jbackspace1@yahoo.com

The Grand Rapids Great Lakes Barbershop Chorus is a male vocal ensemble providing barbershop music entertainment throughout the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The chorus has been in existence since 1938. Contact Loren Jones at 514-5909.


IMAX® Theatre at Celebration! Cinema
2121 Celebration Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 530 SHOW
(866) 298-IMAX
Fax: (616) 447-8236

The IMAX® large format film presentation is the most intense cinematic experience in West Michigan. Call 530-SHOW or visit www.celebrationcinema.com. Admission charged.


Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids
Performances held at Spectrum Theatre
160 Fountain St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 949-6528
info@jtgr.org

Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids presents thought-provoking and entertaining theatrical productions with Jewish themes that are relevant to people of all cultural backgrounds. Box office (616) 234-3946.


Ladies Literary Club
61 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-6322

The guild promotes literary, scientific and educational opportunities, and brings women together to help each other and society. Space is available for special events.


Master Arts Theatre
75 Vee St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-1001
(800) 455-5003
Fax: (616) 455-2040
director@masterarts.org

The theatre offers a four main stage production season, touring performances, educational classes, Youth Summer Stock, and Arts Day Camps. Master Arts is guided by a Christian world view.


Opera Grand Rapids
Office: Waters Building
161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 204
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-2741
Fax: (616) 451-4587
kdouglas@operagr.com

Opera Grand Rapids, West Michigan's only professional opera company, features rising national and international artists in three productions at DeVos Performance Hall each season, from October through May.


River City Improv
PO Box 6222
Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6222
(616) 752-8570
talk2us@rivercityimprov.com

Clean, fun, witty and clever comedy.


Schubert Male Chorus
PO Box 3211
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-3211
(616) 752-7470
musicguys@schubertmalechorus.org

The Schuberts can provide entertainment for any occasion. The Good Libations, a 50's/60's a capella group, are available for your meeting, luncheon or dinner. Contact John Pesano at (616) 247-8782 for availability.


St. Cecilia Music Society
24 Ransom Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-2224
Fax: (616) 459-2997
scms-deb@iserv.net

Founded in 1883 to promote the appreciation, study and the performance of music. The society sponsors concerts by world-renowned musicians, as well as local performers, in its beautifully restored historic building.


Studio 28 Theatre
1350 28th St. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 538-SHOW (7469)
Fax: (616) 538-9626

Located on 28th St., one mile west of US 131. Twenty-screen theatre featuring state-of-the-art projection and digital sound. Newly renovated with stadium seating and THX. Virtual-reality ride and retail store.


The DeltaPlex Entertainment & Expo Center
2500 Turner Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 364-9000
Fax: (616) 559-8001

The DeltaPlex Entertainment & Expo Center is sports, entertainment, concert and convention facility conveniently located minutes away from downtown Grand Rapids with ample parking adjacent to the building.


The Middleton Trio
(616) 458-9832
Fax: (616) 235-2632
jackiedmiddleton@comcast.net

Music for all occasions available for dining and listening pleasure. A wide variety of music includes Big Band, Polkas, Country, Oldies, sing-a-longs, and much more. All requests honored. Available by appointment.


Van Andel Arena
130 W. Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 742-6600
Fax: (616) 742-6197

This 12,000-seat arena is home to the Griffins hockey team and the Rampage arena football team. It hosts a variety of concerts, family shows and special events.


VOICES OF FREEDOM
536 Sinclair NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 813-2668
Debsshelties@msn.com

This eight-part acapella vocal group of approximately 16 members specializes in performing Patriotic and Americana music. They also perform Christmas music seasonally.


Wealthy Theatre
1130 Wealthy St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 451-8001
Fax: (616) 451-0487
info@wealthytheatre.com

The Wealthy Theatre is a multicultural arts and education center inspiring respect and creativity among its neighbors and the broader community.




 



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