For over three decades, Tom Papa has built an impressive career as a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and radio host, earning widespread acclaim for his observational humor and relatable storytelling.

• comedy
• GLC Live at 20 Monroe

It’s Light Night on a Friday in downtown Grand Haven. Taking place this year on November 21 from 5-8 p.m., Light Night marks the official start of the holiday season downtown, a night when shops stay open late, lights twinkle across Washington Avenue, and the community comes together to kick off the most festive time of year.

• Grand Haven
• Holidays

When you buy something handmade by a local artist or craftsperson, you can be 100% confident no one else at the Secret Santa will have a duplicate. It shows a level of care that goes beyond the shelves of big box stores. There are all kinds of gifts too, and our Holiday Gift Guide explores a wide variety, from cooking and hobby classes to vintage stereos, collector’s items and clothes. 

• gift guide
• Shopping
• Holidays
• Gifts

The holidays have officially landed in West Michigan, and there’s no shortage of ways to get in the spirit. Whether you’re hunting for one-of-a-kind gifts at a local artist market, catching a concert full of festive tunes, taking in a beloved holiday show, sharing a special meal, or strolling through a dazzling light display, there’s something merry waiting around every corner.

• Holidays
• Holiday Events
• Art Markets
• Holiday Markets
• Christmas

Get Out is Your Monthly Guide to What’s Great in the Great Outdoors.

I’m not going to tell you that I always choose my group hike locations based on whether they have nice restrooms, but it certainly is a factor.

• Get Out
• Outdoor Fun
• Nature
• Grand Ravines
• Trails

Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the months of November and December.

Halloween season has once again descended upon West Michigan, bringing with it sinister scares and spine-tingling surprises spread out all across the area.

• Halloween
• Haunted Houses
• Fall Fun

Whether you’re lamenting summer’s end or embracing scented pine cone season, one thing’s for sure: Things are changing. Like brisker air, darker mornings, and shifting hues all around us. 

• Get Out
• Nature
• Crystal Mountain

Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the month of October.

• comedy
• Things to Do
• Touring Music
• Fred Armisen

Samantha Bee has never been one to shy away from uncomfortable topics, whether she was skewering politicians on her late night show “Full Frontal,” or diving headfirst into the absurdities of American life.

• Wealthy Theatre
• comedy
• Samantha Bee