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Dec 29 - Jan 4, 2026
Exciting events and experiences happening this week in Grand Rapids.
A Drag Queen Christmas
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Murray & Peter Present ?A Drag Queen Christmas? hosted by Nina West. It?s the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We?ve got Onya Nerve, Shea Coulee, Jewels Sparkles, Crystal Methyd, Suzie Toot, Brooke Lynn Hytes and Lydia B. Kollins. VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets are also available. There will be a 20-minute intermission. 18+ welcome. Check DragFans.com for the cast performing in your city.
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Great Lakes Invitational
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Y-Not NYE with Adam Gotlieb & One Love and Only The Middle
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New Year's Eve Midnight Masquerade
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Kick off 2026 at the biggest NYE party in downtown GR! Join The BOB and WSNX 104.5 in celebrating the new year with 5 floors of live entertainment and DJs, stand-up comedy, chef-crafted NYE dinner menus, a photo booth, craft beer, and specialty cocktails in West Michigan's premier special event venue. Please dress to impress–masquerade masks are strongly encouraged! Ticket Levels Pre-Sale General Admission: $50/person, includes pre-party access, guaranteed entry before 10pm Pre-Sale Strolling Dinner Package: $80/person, includes pre-party, strolling dinner from 7pm to 10pm, guaranteed entry before 10pm VIP Dr. Grins: $70/person includes comedy show and pre-party access Night-Of General Admission: $60/person at the door starting between 8pm and 9pm and does not include pre-party access Pre-Sale Eve Bottle Service: includes admission and pre-party access for bottle service host and guests, guaranteed entry before 10pm, please reserve via emailing vip@thebob.com. Pre-Party includes appetizers and champagne on the 1st and 2nd floors from 7pm to 8pm ** Tickets are nonrefundable. * For security purposes, all ticket holders must be in the building by 10pm to ensure entry. **Pre-Sales Ticket Holders please enter using the red carpet via The Beer Garden on Ottawa and Fulton. **Night-Of General Admission must enter via the Monroe Street entrance. Guests arriving after 10pm may experience long wait times. All ticket holders should expect a short wait to enter the building. We thank you for your patience. ** All ticket holders must adhere to our dress code for the evening–please find our dress code below. Live Entertainment HOME: DJ VanHekken from 8pm to 1am Bobarino's Pizzeria: DJ Jay Vee from 8pm to 1am Ashton: DJ Ryan Henry from 9pm to 1am Eve: DJ Peanut Butter Paul from 9pm to 1am BOB's Brewery Game Room: Karaoke from 9pm to 1am Ashton & Judson's Strolling Dinner Spent Grain Bread Chilled Cocktail Shrimp Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms Classic Caesar Salad Carved Prime Rib Tuscan Chicken Grilled Asparagus Butternut Squash Ravioli Gouda Scalloped Potatoes Chef's Dessert Assortment Nate Craig at Dr. Grins Tickets are $70/person and include general admission to the building and pre-party access from 7pm to 8pm. Nate Craig is a nationally touring headliner and regular at The Hollywood Improv, UCB Theaters (NY & LA), and Nerdmelt Showroom. He was recently featured on AXS "Gotham Comedy Live" and has appeared on Comedy Central's "Tosh.0." He was a cast member on truth's "World's Dumbest" and currently writes for "Ridiculousness" on MTV. Nate has headlined both the "Laugh Your Asheville Off" and "San Francisco Comedy and Burrito Festivals" and has been featured at the RIOT LA, Bridgetown, and HBO Las Vegas Comedy Festivals. Important Disclaimers 21+ only allowed–a valid ID must be provided All ticket holders will have priority entry but must enter the building before 10pm to ensure entry Pre-Sale GA ticket holders enter via the Beer Garden sidewalk closest to Fulton st. VIP & Grins ticket holders enter via the Beer Garden sidewalk closest to 20 Monroe live. Attempting to enter after 10pm may result in long wait times Re-entry will not be allowed for the safety of our guests. Ticket holders will have priority entry but may have to wait in a short line–thank you for your patience! All guests will be wanded by security. All guests must adhere to our dress code for the evening (read below). Smoking and vaping will only be allowed outdoors in the beer garden. No outside food or drinks allowed into the building. No drugs, liquids, or powders allowed into the building. No drones, go pros, or other professional recording devices will be allowed into the building. Dress Code Please dress to impress–masquerade masks are strongly encouraged! Please review our dress code here.
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Backwards Compatible NYE ft. DJ Silvahalo + Sylock + Sam Fabiano + Dreas + APX
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Backwards Compatible NYE returns for a 2nd edition. Inspired by the Wipeout parties of the 90s, expect free to play digital disc retro-gaming (Ps1, Ps2, Dreamcast) and an amazing soundtrack of Future-Retro sounds from a cast of GRs finest local deejays. Dreas: GR Soul Club legend and beat maker record digger extraordinaire Sylock: One of the absolute deepest Drum & Bass / Electronic producers in West MichiganDJ Silvahalo: Cyber-Goth Queen Divine. Longtime legend.Sam Fabiano: Heavier than Hell Heavy Metal Techno monstermind. APX: Live Cyber-Punk Modular / Defunct Digital Synth Abuse. Amazing live analog video manipulations / visualizations via Juggable Offense. Drinks, Service and Sound provided by the hardest working bar crew and independent music venue in GR: The Pyramid SchemeConcept hosted by Grand Rapids newest Underground Media Culture Store:Backwards Compatible Music, Movies, Video Games and More:2024 Eastern Ave SEA History Of Wipeout:Mixmag https://mixmag.netWipEoutThe story of the worlds first rave-inspired video game: https://mixmag.net/feature/wipeout-first-rave-inspired-video-game-dance-music-soundtrack-designers-republic-psygnosis
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Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals
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Club Hawkins - Stranger Things Dance Party
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Holi-Gay Extravaganza
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Alex Bozinovic + Alexa Stanton + Scott Sviland + Johanna Medranda + Petty Lewinsky + Veronica Scott + Gabriella Stratton Galore + Queer Quomedy Quenchers + Holly Finn + Holly Vanscoy (hosted by Brittany Devon)
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Shrek 2 in Concert - Grand Rapids Symphony
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The most successful film in this beloved animation franchise, Shrek 2 features the vocal talents of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese and Julie Andrews, along with an enchanting orchestral score by acclaimed composer Harry Gregson-Williams. In this installment, Shrek and Princess Fiona return from their honeymoon to find an invitation to visit Fiona?s parents, the King and Queen of the Kingdom of Far, Far Away, forcing Shrek to face his greatest challenge yet... the in-laws! Little do Shrek and Fiona know that their marriage foiled the King?s plans for his daughter?s future... and his own. Now he must enlist the help of a powerful Fairy Godmother, the handsome Prince Charming and the famed ogre killer Puss In Boots to restore his own version of ?happily ever after?. Family fun for kids of all ages, Shrek 2 in Concert will make all of your musical fairytales come true! Shrek 2 © 2025 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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The Goddamn Gallows Wsg EPCYA
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In 2004 The Goddamn Gallows began their rough and tumble voyage and havent looked in the review mirror since. Leaving six studio albums in their path, they have been reinventing their music with every record. Spit from the heart of Americas Rust Belt, arising from a night of flophouse violence. Drifting across the states, they cemented their sound in Portland, OR and later in Los Angeles, CA, where they lived in abandoned buildings, squatter camps, storage units and shoebox apartments. In 2007, they left everything behind and spent the next four years living out of whatever vehicle would get them to the next town. Building upon their original sound of twanged-out, punk rock gutterbilly (Life of Sin 2004 and Gutterbillyblues 2007), they began picking up stray musicians along the way and adding to their sound; washboard, accordion, mandolin and banjo (Ghost of th Rails 2009 and 7 Devils 2011) creating a sound referred to as hobocore, gypsy-punk or americana-punk, while never being stuck in any one sound. Enter 2018 and The Goddamn Gallows have reinvented themselves once again with The Trial. From rockabilly, psychobilly and punk rock, to bluegrass and metal, The Trial infuses disparate sounds into a new strange recipe of seamless genre bending profundities. Chock full of impromptu antics of the shocking variety and hauntingly eclectic instrumentation, The Goddamn Gallows have made legions of fans with their legendary, live shows. The Goddamn Gallows, takes their progression of mixing punk rock, bluegrass, psychobilly, and metal to a whole new level! The Goddamn Gallows have now partnered with Sailors Grave Records to help deliver the next chapter of their legacy to the world. The Trial begins now.
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Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Chicago Wolves
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Jurassic Quest | DeVos Place | Grand Rapids, MI 2026
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The Ultimate Family Adventure! Jurassic Quest — the world’s most popular dinosaur experience — is now the ultimate event for LEGO® brick builders and fans. Get ready for the ULTIMATE day of discovery, play, and imagination! Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants — including the towering Apatosaurus, colossal Spinosaurus, and legendary T. rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos, and hop on thrilling dino rides. Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones, and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Derby! One weekend only and one ticket gets it all — grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
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Secret Grief + Hexing + Low Light + Perren
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Jurassic Quest | DeVos Place | Grand Rapids, MI 2026
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The Ultimate Family Adventure! Jurassic Quest — the world’s most popular dinosaur experience — is now the ultimate event for LEGO® brick builders and fans. Get ready for the ULTIMATE day of discovery, play, and imagination! Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants — including the towering Apatosaurus, colossal Spinosaurus, and legendary T. rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos, and hop on thrilling dino rides. Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones, and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Derby! One weekend only and one ticket gets it all — grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
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Jurassic Quest | DeVos Place | Grand Rapids, MI 2026
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The Ultimate Family Adventure! Jurassic Quest — the world’s most popular dinosaur experience — is now the ultimate event for LEGO® brick builders and fans. Get ready for the ULTIMATE day of discovery, play, and imagination! Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants — including the towering Apatosaurus, colossal Spinosaurus, and legendary T. rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos, and hop on thrilling dino rides. Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones, and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Derby! One weekend only and one ticket gets it all — grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
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Jurassic Quest | DeVos Place | Grand Rapids, MI 2026
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The Ultimate Family Adventure! Jurassic Quest — the world’s most popular dinosaur experience — is now the ultimate event for LEGO® brick builders and fans. Get ready for the ULTIMATE day of discovery, play, and imagination! Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants — including the towering Apatosaurus, colossal Spinosaurus, and legendary T. rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos, and hop on thrilling dino rides. Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones, and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Derby! One weekend only and one ticket gets it all — grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
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Jurassic Quest | DeVos Place | Grand Rapids, MI 2026
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The Ultimate Family Adventure! Jurassic Quest — the world’s most popular dinosaur experience — is now the ultimate event for LEGO® brick builders and fans. Get ready for the ULTIMATE day of discovery, play, and imagination! Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants — including the towering Apatosaurus, colossal Spinosaurus, and legendary T. rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos, and hop on thrilling dino rides. Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones, and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Derby! One weekend only and one ticket gets it all — grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
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Daniel Staggs and The Critters with The Smokin' dobroleles
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Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
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Grand Rapids Gold vs. Greensboro Swarm
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