Silent Disco
2026-01-17 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
It’s time to boogie! Dance under the stars with rotating live DJS, fire performers and stunning light displays! Stay tuned for the full DJ lineup! Thank you to Alliance Beverage for sponsoring this iconic event.

Important Information:

Headphones are available on a first-come, first-served basis, arrive early to grab yours. Due to the popularity of this event, you must be present to claim your headphones aka no picking up for others.
This event is intended for adults only. While families are welcome, please be advised that songs may include strong language and mature content.

What to Expect:

Non-Stop Music: Enjoy rotating DJs spinning every hour, keeping the beats fresh all night long.
Drinks Available for Purchase: Sip on your favs at this event! Bring your ID if you plan on drinking.
Interactive Art, Rotating Fire Performers, Food Trucks and more!

DJ Schedule:

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Hoodlum & DogFood
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dylán Gomez & Van Hekken
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Dani Twigs & Loop Casa
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Nanoos & DRiPSweat

Food Trucks:

PizzaMI: Neapolitan Pizza
StreetChefShaw: African Fusion Street Food
Big Ed’s BBQ: Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork and more
Rumi’s Garden: Afghan Food (Kabobs, Dumplings, Wraps)
Runyon House Roasts: Coffee, Teas, Hot Cocoa
Dolce Mini Cakes: Pancakes & Waffles, Dubai Berries

Rapid Art Movement
2026-01-30 17:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-31 17:30 - 21:30 UTC | Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center St NW,, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Rapid Art Movement is an arts event that embraces the unique setting and culture of Grand Rapids. Passengers board a DASH bus transformed through drawings, sculpture, poetry and performance and take a ride like they’ve never experienced before.
How to Participate
Attendees can reserve their bus seat in advance using the link below.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
People may also show up at the event without a ticket on Friday 1/30 and Saturday 1/31, as a smaller number of seats will be available day-of.
Bus Times and Locations
The DASH bus will pick up and drop off at the Rosa Parks Circle DASH stop. It will depart at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM on each evening, with each ride lasting approximately forty minutes.

Winter's A DRAG!
2026-01-31 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Get ready to werk, honey! Hosted in collaboration with Michigan Drag Brunch, this annual drag extravaganza features two high-energy sets from Michigan’s finest queens.

Plus, TWO special queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race that you won’t want to miss! Miss Willow Pill and Jaida Essence Hall.

What to Expect:

Tips are appreciated: A great way to show your appreciation to the queens.
Drinks for a Cause: Support AYA Youth Collective with every drink purchased!
Jaw-Dropping Performances: Enjoy performances from the queens of Michigan Drag Brunch and a special headliner to be announced.
360 Photobooth by Ice Brigade: Strike a pose and Sashay!
Meet and Greet: Meet our headliners… stay tuned for more information.
Food Trucks, Yard Games, Fire Pits and more!

Meet and Greet:

Meet & Greet – SOLD OUT.
General admission is still free to attend—no ticket required.

Food Trucks:

Tamales Mary: Mexican (Quesabirrias, Tamales, Tacos)
The Smokin Unicorn: Southern Food, Nachos, Loaded Hot Dogs
Crepes By The Lakes: Sweet and Savory Crepes
Roasted Red’s: Specialty Lattes & Bagel Sandwiches
SEMIFREDDO: European Inspired Fare

Ice Piano Performance
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 220 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Enjoy a live musical performance by Charlie Millard and Olivia Vargas. These two local musicians will take turns performing on our handmade ice piano, crafted by the Ice Brigade team.

What to Expect:

Live Music on an Ice Piano: Local Musicians will take turns performing on a piano crafted from ice, producing an ethereal sound.
Somnius Installation: This international installation will provide the picture perfect backdrop.

Schedule:

6:30 PM: Charlie Millard Performs
7:00 PM: Olivia Vargas Performs
7:30 PM: Charlie Millard Performs
8:00 PM: Olivia Vargas Performs

Experience Brett Bolton: Live Audiovisual Performance
2026-02-06 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Van Andel Alley, 100 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Get ready for an immersive audiovisual journey. Brett Bolton is a Las Vegas–based artist who blends live drumming with generative projection art, creating performances that react and evolve in real time.
Using drums and a touchpad, Brett triggers and controls tightly connected musical and visual systems. Every sound shapes what you see on screen, turning the entire performance into a one-of-a-kind collaboration between human and computer. No two shows are ever the same, each one exists only in that moment.
When he’s not building his own experimental AV work, Brett designs visuals and real-time systems for touring pop artists, XR stages and next-gen venues.

Performance Times

6:30 PM — Performance

8:00 PM — Performance

Want a preview?
Click here to see a sample of his work.

Monrroe & Buunshin @ Somnius
2026-02-07 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 220 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
You’re not going to want to miss this one. For their US Debut, we’re bringing two MASSIVE headliners from Europe, Monrroe and Buunshin. Get ready to experience the music under the stars for a night of bass, atmosphere and pure winter energy!

learn more about our headliners:
Monrroe is a drum and bass producer and DJ from Stanway in the West Country, England. While pursuing a degree in Music Technology, he gained recognition for his atmospheric and emotive productions. A pivotal moment in his career was the release of Dawning featuring Emily Jones in 2015, which garnered significant attention and was later remixed by Technimatic. Monrroe’s dedication to blending organic sounds with high-energy drum and bass has positioned him as a rising star in the scene, with releases on labels like Galacy and collaborations with platforms such as Liquicity. His commitment to capturing natural sounds, often using field recordings, adds a unique depth to his music, resonating with audiences seeking both energy and emotion in drum and bass.
Buunshin is a rising star and groundbreaking artist from the Netherlands who is a self-made electronic artist. Specialising in sounds on the cutting edge, fluently switching BPMs, seamlessly blending genres and creating art with incredible attention to detail has earned Buunshin the respect of a wide range of artists. The love for his craft has led him to work on projects with titans such as Apashe, What So Not, DROELOE, San Holo, Habstrakt, DJ Fresh, IMANU and even the legendary NOISIA chose to pass the torch over to him at the end of their career. He’s been touring the globe including regular stints in New Zealand, Australia and Europe, the ripple in the scene left Buunshin’s performances at Printworks, Lowlands, Rampage, Fabric, Melkweg and many others have paved the way for the emergence of his revolutionary sound.

What to Expect:

Nonstop Music: A full lineup for the D&B and electronic heads
Fire Performers: Adding more heat to the cold night
Fire pits, Igloos & More: Stay warm, hang out and enjoy the vibes
Local Food Trucks listed below

DJ Schedule:

6:00 PM: Selyna Alvarez
7:00 PM: Deep Pak
8:00 PM: Headliner – Monrroe
9:00 PM: Headliner – Buunshin

Food Trucks :

PizzaMI: Neapolitan Pizza
The Mobile Crave: Mexican (Tacos, Quesadillas, Nachos)
Patty Matters: Gourmet Burgers, French Fries, Sides
Roberts Brothers BBQ: Smoked Brisket and Pork
Cousins Maine Lobster: Wild-caught Maine Lobster
Dolce Mini Cakes: Pancakes & Waffles, Dubai Berries

Dance Pop Up @ Emergence
2026-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Join us to witness a dance performance by Aspire EDA and Dance Playhouse at Calder Plaza.

About the Dance Company:
Aspire is EDA’s new pre-professional company for our teen and senior dancers. Aspire comes from our passion for dance and our passion for helping others achieve their dreams.
Dance PlayHouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional dance company and school, based in Grand Haven, MI.
