Grand Rapids Weekend Highlights: August 9-11, 2024

This weekend in Grand Rapids is brimming with excitement, from captivating magic shows to vibrant live music events. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a performance by a Netflix magician, attend a local festival, or just relax with some tunes, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.

Magician Justin Willman at DeVos Performance Hall

  • Date: August 11, 2024 (Sunday Night)
  • Location: DeVos Performance Hall
  • Highlight: Catch Justin Willman, the magician known from Netflix, as he performs his mind-blowing magic routine. This is a show you definitely won’t want to miss!

The Unity Festival in Muskegon

  • Date: August 9-11, 2024
  • Location: Muskegon, MI
  • Highlight: Head over to Muskegon for the Unity Festival, a celebration featuring great Christian music, food, and a welcoming environment. Perfect for the whole family!

The Whitecaps Baseball Games

  • Dates: August 9-11, 2024
  • Location: LMCU Ballpark, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Highlight: The Whitecaps are in town with exciting promotions and plenty of live music to enhance the game-day experience. A must for sports fans and music lovers alike!

Backpacks & Beats

  • Date: August 9, 2024
  • Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: ICCF’s Community Center, 400 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
  • Highlight: This fun back-to-school event, hosted by ICCF Community Homes, invites neighbors to enjoy music, snacks, and kid-friendly activities while receiving free school supplies and resources

Summer Bash 2024

  • Date: August 9, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Presented By: Sweet House Foundation
  • Highlight: Enjoy live performances by The 6 Pak, an all-girls local band, as part of this lively summer celebration.

LIVE MUSIC: Bruce Matthews Band

  • Date: August 10, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: Vander Mill Stage, 505 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Highlight: Experience a dynamic performance by the Bruce Matthews Band at this popular Grand Rapids venue.

Long Road LIVE! Summer Music Series featuring Mari Simone

  • Date: August 9, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Location: Long Road Distillers, 537 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Highlight: Enjoy a soulful evening of live music by Mari Simone as part of Long Road Distillers’ summer series.

Tanya Tucker at GLC Live at 20 Monroe

  • Date: August 10, 2024
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Location: GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Highlight: Country music legend Tanya Tucker takes the stage in Grand Rapids for a performance that fans won’t want to miss.

Live Music at FireRock Grille

  • Dates: August 9-10, 2024
  • Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Location: FireRock Grille, Caledonia, MI
  • Highlight: Relax with live music on the patio while overlooking the scenic golf course.

Live Music on the Patio at St. Julian Winery Rockford

  • Dates: August 9-10, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: St. Julian Winery, Rockford, MI
  • Highlight: Enjoy fine wine and live music in the charming setting of St. Julian Winery’s patio.

There’s something for everyone this weekend in Grand Rapids, whether you’re looking for live performances, festivals, or sporting events with a musical twist. Be sure to check out these events and make the most of the weekend!