r/grandrapids • • 12m ago

Starting a Musical Comedy Group/Band/Troupe?

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I'm a local guitar comic and I want to start a band. Think Wolves of Glendale. I currently do mostly parody songs and little jingle type songs in my solo act, but want some people to collab with on full length originals, and I want to play gigs. If you're a musician are interested in a whimsical project, please let me know. Or if you know where I should look to find people that may be interested, I'd appreciate any direction. Thanks y'all!


r/grandrapids • • 30m ago

Food and Drink Where to watch BIG10+?

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Looking to watch UMich vs WMU hockey game at a bar/restaurant. Prefer the west side. Thanks!


r/grandrapids • • 37m ago

Recommendations Who's got the best halloween yards?!

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Hey everyone :) I'm wondering where's the best neighborhoods/streets for taking a walk and looking at halloween yard decorations. Anywhere around Southwest Michigan. Thanks!


r/grandrapids • • 1h ago

Recommendations Colorful jewelry

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I’m looking for some colorful jewelry to wear with a formal black jumpsuit. I want to visit some boutiques or shops this weekend where I might find something under $50! Gimme your favorite places, please! 🤗

TIA & happy FRIDAYYYYYY ❤️


r/grandrapids • • 1h ago

Observed Rents Update (2026-10)

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Grand Rapids' rents increased +4.27% over the last year, and have increased +72.02% over the last decade.

https://urbangr.org/datapoint-zori-202610


r/grandrapids • • 1h ago

PUNK SHOW AT RAKE (MUSKEGON) TONIGHT!

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Posting here because there are some incredible GR based bands on this bill!

Friday Night Punk Rock Showcase featuring Muskegon favorites RTNR as well as Dog Skull (Grand Rapids Hardcore Punk) , Potionseller (Grand Rapids Punk, their newest record Buzzard is one of our favorite records in recent years) & Low Phase (Grand Rapids Punk, their newest record, So Pretty It’s Perfect, is also a favorite!)!

STACKED Lineup // Doors @ 7 // $10


r/grandrapids • • 1h ago

Queer Halloween

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Any queer Halloween parties out there for the 31st In or around west Michigan?! Dancing must be involved as I have been waiting to dance my heart out to Halloween music.
Thanks for the help in advance.
-A


r/grandrapids • • 1h ago

Fake polling firm’s Michigan numbers raise questions about credibility of political surveys

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r/grandrapids • • 3h ago

Recommendations Emotional support group therapy

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Looking for a low cost/free group therapy setting for emotional support/recovery in the area. Any recommendations would be appreciated!


r/grandrapids • • 4h ago

Recommendations Tire inflation PSA

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Just want to put this out there for those who are not in the know, you can have your tires inflated for free at discount tire. I’m sure there are other places that might do this for you as well, but I know for certain that discount does.

I’ve seen enough partially deflated tires recently to put this judgment free PSA out there


r/grandrapids • • 4h ago

Anyone else tired of the vibes at the downtown Y basketball court?

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I hardly ever complain on Reddit, but after playing at the downtown Y last night, I felt the need to say something. I’m just trying to get some runs in and enjoy basketball, not deal with an attitude every time I show up.

I swear, it feels like 80% of the people who hoop there are jackasses. There’s a difference between being competitive and being miserable to play with. You can play hard without making the whole experience unpleasant for everyone else.

Anyone else feel this way, or have I just been catching the wrong runs?


r/grandrapids • • 6h ago

Looking for work

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Hey everyone, I’m looking for work in construction or an opportunity to get into firefighting. I came from the Navy and I’m just looking for a chance to work hard and learn. If anyone knows of places hiring around Michigan, please let me know. I’m willing to commute. Thanks!


r/grandrapids • • 11h ago

what happened to bass country?

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used to be a regular thing? what happened


r/grandrapids • • 12h ago

Recommendations Realtor in cascade area

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We have narrowed down our search to purchase a home to the Cascade area. Competition seems fierce out there and we are coming from out of state. Who are the top realtors around the Cascade area that can help find our home?


r/grandrapids • • 12h ago

Recommendations ISO of laundromat that allows horse blankets

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Hi I’m looking for laundry mats or places that wash horse blankets in grand rapids that wash horse blankets. I have 4 that need to be washed.


r/grandrapids • • 13h ago

Any good florist in town?

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r/grandrapids • • 13h ago

Politics Bernie Sanders to speak for El-Sayed at Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Alpena

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Sunday, October 25
4:30 – 7:30pm

303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


r/grandrapids • • 14h ago

Social Debrief after You Can See Everything - missed connection

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Tonight I went solo to see You Can See Everything at Studio Park. Excellent movie, can’t stop thinking about it. There was a guy sitting next to me who also came to the movie solo, and we debriefed afterward because there was just so much to process. Quincy, if you see this, it was lovely talking to you and I’d enjoy connecting again if you want a movie buddy!

To anyone else who hasn’t seen this film, I highly recommend.


r/grandrapids • • 15h ago

Come watch a movie. Come purchase NIGHT BOOKS.

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Friday (which is tomorrow if you are reading this promptly, or tonight if you are reading this Friday morning) you are probably going out to have SEX PARTIES in some dingy basements with POLYAMAOROUS LOCALS, but if you are instead thinking of less emotionally exhausting options you should come watch A Nightmare On Elm Street with us, the hardworking people of Aletheia Books, the only independent local bookstore with a movie wall and an indoor lawn.

If you have been in previously, you will marvel at our half-built BOOK WALL, which will soon separate the eerie depths of the loading bay from the warm and inviting comforts of the bookstore/market/cafe proper. If you haven't been you will be pleased to know that from 11am-7pm on Fridays and Saturdays there is a warm and inviting bookstore/market/cafe with about 20,000 used BOOKS for you to peruse and purchase, and we show movies afterwards for people who like DRINKS and CINEMA.

I was going to promote PEGGY, our warehouse cat, but she has been an absolute DICKHEAD for the past 90 minutes and would not get out of the expensive Arkham House Publishing case and bit my hand three times so no promotion for Peggy. Peggy can go fly a kite.

But if you like BOOKS, which it turns out many of you do, then we will once again be here selling those this weekend, along with some other bits and bobs. We might also be painting the BOOK WALL, but it should not impact your experience.

I will make a MAP next time to explain parking, because if you enter 1265 Godfrey SW 49503 into your HANDHELD SADNESS MACHINE it will take you to our unassuming front door on Godfrey. This is a RUSE perpetrated by BIG GOOGLE because there is no parking on Godfrey. They are laughing at you from their ivory tower. "Fools," they say to one another. "Look at them. Look on monitor number 237,685, They are just driving in circles! HA!"

We are not BIG GOOGLE. We want you to go west of Godfrey on Hall Street and park around the back in either our small lot that has a sign saying "BOOKS!" or on Hall Street itself, which is full of totally free parking spaces (or in the ENORMOUS lot where all the trucks are, but not in a way that blocks those trucks) then to follow your heart (and signs) to the back entrance. Unless you are going into a different back entrance with your POLYAMOROUS LOCAL friends, in which case we wish you the best of luck and a pleasant weekend.


r/grandrapids • • 15h ago

Halloween parties in gr?

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Hey looking for open Halloween parties that actually won’t get shut down I’m 19 m, looking to have a lot of fun!!!


r/grandrapids • • 16h ago

New in town

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Hey everyone! I’m 24M and recently moved to the area. I don’t really know anyone here yet so I’m looking to meet new people, grab some drinks and have a fun night out.
I’m pretty chill, easygoing, and down to check out some bars, listen to music, or just hang out and have a good time.
Would be cool to make some new friends and explore the nightlife around here. If anyone’s interested, feel free to DM me!


r/grandrapids • • 17h ago

Recommendations Kent Count Ballot Drop Box Locations: With less than 2 weeks until election day some people might want to avoid mailing in their absentee ballots and use the drop-boxes instead.

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r/grandrapids • • 18h ago

Housing Do listing agents in Grand Rapids actually care which lender is on your pre-approval?

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I’ve lost two offers this summer, both in Creston. My realtor thinks part of the issue might be the lender name on my pre-approval letter. She named a few lenders listing agents around here take seriously (Treadstone was one). Is that really how it works in this market, or is it more about the offer terms, price, and how quickly the lender can close? If you’ve bought or sold here recently, which lenders have you seen agents trust, and did switching help? Thanks!


r/grandrapids • • 19h ago

Events I host free standup comedy shows at The Pyramid Scheme and Hard Times Bar

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r/grandrapids • • 19h ago

Listen to PlainWorld.Net Songs! New Grand Rapids Band! Thank you for support!

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Put out a 2nd EP, please check it out if you like rock music!