3rd Thursdays @ Downtown Grand Rapids
A showcase of downtown’s local art galleries, retailers, boutiques, restaurants, and cultural institutions, every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-8pm!
Sip. Shop. Stroll.
Third Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, retail spaces, restaurants, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route. It spans the neighborhoods of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside, the Hotel District, Studio Park, and North Monroe. Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art exhibitions, special events and sales
---hOTEL DISTRICT---
Avenue ArtPost #1
Featuring brand new installations by Jamie Weinfurter
Courage & Soar
40 Monroe Center
Stop by for the Around the World party featuring themed activities and new products.
Gazelle Sports
52 Monroe Center
Mention 3rd Thursdays to receive $10 off a $50 purchase!
GRAM
101 Monroe Center St NW
Free admission and open late.
KCAD: FlexGallery
17 Fountain St. NE
On display till 6pm: Master of architecture thesis exhibition and FORUM: A celebration of KCAD student research.
KCAD: Spark
17 Pearl St. NE
Open until 6pm with goods by dozens of local artists.
Kilwins
146 Monroe Center
Open late until 8pm!
Garden District
55 Monroe Center
Enjoy 15% off your total food bill at this new New Orleans-themed restaurant.
Laker Store
101 Monroe Center
Open late until 8pm!
Sugar Bar Sips and Sweets
132 Monroe Center
Receive one free chocolate with any purchase.
Littlebird
90 Monroe Center
One free chocolate with any purchase.
Old World Olive Company
108 Monroe Center
Receive a FREE 60ml Bottle with a $50 purchase. 15% off all gift sets. Light snacks in store
Oh, Hello Paper & Gifts
40 Monroe Center
Oh, Hello's Craft Club! Come craft with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your current project or use supplies provided.
Periwinkle FOG
125 Ottawa Ave NW
Art pop-up with local multi-media artist Sri McCarthy. Enjoy 20% off in store and an interactive art project with the artist!
---MONROE NORTH---
Monroe Community Church
1020 Monroe Avenue NW
A new exhibition of paintings and prints by Chris Stoffel Overvoorde, one of the influential West Michigan Eight.
---SOUTHDIVISION (SODIV)---
106 Gallery
106 Division Ave S
Enjoy food, community, and poetry at Crockpot Poetry.
Avenue ArtPost #2
Featuring brand new installations by Jamie Weinfurter
Decaydence Vintage
71 Division Ave S
10% off a purchase of $20 or more
Grammatones
120 Division Ave S
Open late until 8pm!
Rewind Vintage
17 Division Ave S
Open late until 8pm!
Second Vibess
13 Division Ave S
$10 off when you spend over $50
---HEARTSIDE---
All Artworks
333 Cesar E Chavez SW
Join AllArtWorks and Ebony Road Players for a special evening featuring a reading of "Song For Coretta" by Pearl Cleage, honoring the life of Coretta Scott King. The performance starts at 7pm, Thurs March 30th, with (pay what you wish) tickets available at ebonyroad.org/productions
The Apartment Lounge
33 Sheldon Ave NE
$2.00 off your first beverage with mention of 3rd Thursdays
The Arts Marketplace at Studio Park
121 Ionia Ave SW
Open late with items for sale by 58 local art vendors and new paintings by Esan Sommersell.
Avenue ArtPost #3
Featuring brand new installations by Jamie Weinfurter
Social House
25 Ottawa Ave SW
Live music. 1/2 off Draft Beers, 5 dollar green tea shots, and a $10 one topping pizza.
Press + Coverage
May 28, 2022 / 3rd Thursdays in Downtown Grand Rapids / Fox 17
May 16, 2022 / ArtRat Joins First Fridays / GR Magazine
April 20, 2022 / Third Thursdays invites tourists, locals to explore downtown / GR Mag
May 19 / 3rd Thursdays in Downtown GR! / Revue Magazine
ARE YOU A BUSINESS DOWNTOWN?
Sign up to participate! Every business participating in Third Thursdays will be including in the following event promotions:
Press Release
Digital Marketing Package w/official logo, event map
Digital Event Page with participant’s name, logo, website/social media link
Highly Visible Event Sign for all Participants
Listing Event on all city event calendars
Self-Promotion (access to official digital logo and links for each individual business or organization to use at their discretion) Post, tag, share on social media
HEADING DOWNTOWN?
Planning on parking downtown? See the resources below for information on public transit and parking or check out this parking page!
Public Transit
Parking Info
avenue for the arts
Supporting Grand Rapids’ creatives by offering resources ＆ opportunities to help them experiment, grow, and flourish.
Avenue for the Arts supports Grand Rapids creatives by offering resources, exhibition opportunities, and professional development that enable them to experiment, grow, and flourish. Expanding from its origins as Grand Rapids’ downtown creative business district, the Avenue is an organization empowering artists throughout our city. Learn more here!