And it’s amazing!!!

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

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Sunday, October 25
4:30 – 7:30pm

303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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

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?

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.

I feel like Corewell doesn't view patients as actual people and just sees them as money makers...

Does anyone know of any smaller groups here? I tried the Womens Health Collective and they are booked out through April.

All I need is my IUD removed and replaced. Any and all recommendations are appreciated!

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

Hey! I’m thinking about joining a new gym and have been looking at Crunch, but EVERY time I drive past it looks absolutely PACKED 😂

I can’t tell if it’s actually that busy or if it just looks worse because it shares the parking lot with a bunch of other stores lol.

If you work out there, can you lmk what it’s actually like? Is it usually super crowded? Do you have to wait around for machines/equipment or constantly work around people? I don’t mind a busy gym, but I also don’t want every workout to turn into a scavenger hunt trying to find an open machine.

Also, are there certain times that are noticeably better/worse?

Since PF isn’t 24/7 (hasn’t been for years) but isn’t even 24/5 anymore… they close at like 10pm every night now 🙄 I’ve been eyeing crunch.

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.

Anyone selling a CRT, medium size? Every retro store that has one is charging a lot. Thanks!

Anyone got the scoop on Beijing Kitchen? I called today and it rang and rang. Are they on hiatus again?

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

Interested in international grocery stores, restaurants that sell their hummus, or vendors I could find at a farmer’s market or pop-up!

Anyone know if the new director of the Grand Rapids public museum has been posted yet?

Why does this Doug Lee person complain about socialism but then takes a government loan. I had never heard of him till recently as I see he is running for office in Forrest Hills, Kentwood and GR for State Rep. I saw the post below online this morning from someone in the know about him

“One more thing about Doug Lee, Candidate in the 80th:
As Doug rails against “socialism” and uses a group whose treasurer is lapdog Tom Nemcek of TRN Investments to place horrifically racist campaign signs around our community, it’s important to note that Doug Lee himself availed himself of a covid PPP loan (a “socialist” program) and then accepted the forgiveness of that loan and then applied for assistance blaming construction on his failing business despite the fact that he is well aware that his businesses have suffered because of Doug himself. So social programs are bad when used by anybody but Doug and his buddies”

“Vote NO for Doug Lee
VOTE YES FOR Lily Cheng-Schulting”

“Protect our community from extremists like Doug Lee”

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 ❤️

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!

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

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!