Things to do in Kent County, Kent County: The Best Concerts & Shows

Clean, clever comedy based on audience suggestions. Michigan's longest running comedy show, celebrating over 20 years of making people laugh.

Actors' Theatre is West Michigan's best source for contemporary plays and musicals. Looking for fresh, professional theatre in Grand Rapids? Look no further. Actors' Theatre is committed to bringing West Michigan the best in entertaining, innovative, challenging and thought-provoking theatre.

Circle Theatre produces five main stage productions from May through September. The summer season consists of three musicals and two plays, performing more than sixty performances and playing to over 20,000 local theatre patrons each year. Circle Theatre also produces one Magic Circle production as a way to involve more young people in the experience of community theatre. Magic Circle focuses on the re-telling of classic stories, myths and fairytales for a modern, youthful audience. For the music & concert lovers, Circle Theatre produces a Summer Concert Series featuring many different genres from Big Band & Swing, to Acoustic, to Country, and even a tribute to the Beatles! This series showcases many of the area's best artists and gives patrons an opportunity to experience live performances in an up-close and personal setting.

GRNoir is Grand Rapids' newest jazz & wine bar that celebrates global and American wine and jazz in a relaxing space that is welcoming and accessible to everyone. Enjoy the open restaurant's wine, small plates, and jazz with our growing community. Grand Opening: November 12, 2020

DeVos Place® is a premier convention center located in downtown Grand Rapids. Nestled beside the Grand River, the picturesque riverfront setting is the perfect backdrop for your convention or tradeshow. DeVos Place offers a unique combination of meeting and exhibition space to accommodate a variety of events. Downtown Grand Rapids is located 15 minutes from Gerald Ford International Airport and easily accessible from all major interstates.The Convention Center features a 162,000 square foot, column free exhibit hall, 40,000 square foot ballroom and 26 individual meeting rooms (32,000 square feet). Twelve spacious loading docks (with a wash bay and marshalling area), allow for easy access into the exhibit hall. In addition, DeVos Place features a 2,404 seat performing theater with two independent loading docks and one loading ramp. Home to the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Ballet Company, Opera Grand Rapids and Broadway Grand Rapids, it can also serve as the perfect space for a general session or keynote address. DeVos Place is part of a vibrant downtown entertainment district featuring over 50 dining establishments, nightclubs, four museums and the 12,000 seat Van Andel Arena, all within walking distance.

The mission of Broadway Grand Rapids is to present West Michigan audiences with high-quality Broadway productions, enriching the diversity and artistic integrity of our community through the power of professional performing arts.

Dr. Grins Comedy Club is one of West Michigan's premier entertainment venues. When it comes to comedy, there is no equal in Grand Rapids. Dr. Grins has been featuring nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and special comedic theatre since 1997. The enormous diversity of comedians who perform at Grins assures that no two nights will ever be the same. Some of the heavy hitters to perform at Dr. Grins Comedy Club include John Heffron, Doug Stanhope, Chelsea Handler, Greg Fitzsimmons, Bobcat Goldthwait, Steve-O, Roy Wood Jr., Big Jay Oakerson, Nikki Glaser, Kevin Nealon, Pauly Shore, Jessimae Peluso, Aries Spears and countless others. If you find yourself is in a rut, always remember that laughter is the best medicine! You can learn more about Dr. Grins Comedy Club at www.thebob.com.