American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada

GRS Picnic Pops "Patriotic Pops"
2025-07-16 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Secchia Meadows at Millennium Park, 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, Michigan, 49534, United States
The Grand Rapids Symphony presents an evening of Americana, featuring the music and artists who have shaped the country for the last two centuries. A dazzling drone show will illuminate the sky while the Symphony provides the live soundtrack for a magical finale.

The Back Door Blues Band/Fourth of July
2025-07-04 13:30 - 17:00 | Alano Club South of Kent County, 256 Celia Street SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49548, United States
A free performance on the Fourth of July, with funding from the Music Performance Trust Fund and the Alano Club South of Kent County.

Krystal Kleer/Juneteenth
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3215 Four Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49525, United States
A free performance on Juneteenth by the band Krystal Kleer, sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Just Us Band/Juneteenth
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | MVillage, 1865 Eastern Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49507, United States
A free performance on Juneteenth by Just Us Band, sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Just Friends/Juneteenth
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Hero’s Corner Grand Rapids, 4809 Eastern Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49508, United States
A free performance on Juneteenth by the R&B band Just Friends, sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Asamu Johnson & the Associates of the Blues/Juneteenth
2025-06-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Chicago Beef Joint, 822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
A free performance on Juneteenth by Asamu Johnson & the Associates of the Blues, sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Just Us Band/Juneteenth
2025-06-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Lead Exchange Network, 865 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49508, United States

Just Friends/Juneteenth
2025-06-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Dégagé, 139 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Back Door Blues Band/Juneteenth
2025-06-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Alano Club of Kent County, 1020 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
A free performance on Juneteenth by the Back Door Blues Band, sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Krystal Kleer/Juneteenth
2025-06-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Hope Network West Michigan, 795 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49548, United States

Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
2025-06-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Grand Rapids Brewpub, 417 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49504, United States
One of Michigan’s premier jazz ensembles, the GRJO features some of the finest musicians in the area playing swinging original compositions and arrangements, as well as traditional favorites.

The Back Door Blues Band
2025-05-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Alano Club South of Kent County, 256 Celia Street SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49548, United States
A free performance on Memorial Day, with funding from the Music Performance Trust Fund and the Alano Club South of Kent County.

Grand Rapids Symphony "Lettuce"
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The Grand Rapids Symphony joins Lettuce, a band that feeds the rich history of funk and combines it with strains of hip-hop, rock, psychedelia, jazz, soul, jam, go-go, and the avant-garde.

Grand Rapids Symphony "Common"
2025-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Award-winning hip-hop artist, film producer, poet, and actor Common will join the Grand Rapids Symphony for a special showcase of his biggest hits.

Grand Rapids Symphony "Death & Transfiguration"
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The GRS and Music Director Marcelo Lehninger are joined by countertenor Key’Mon Murrah, director/choreographer Jawole Zollar, Urban Bush Women, and dancers Courtney Cook & Keola Jones for Jake Heggie’s “Earth 2.0” (Commission premiere) and “Death and Transfiguration” by Richard Strauss.

Lansing Symphony Orchestra "Beethoven's Emperor Concerto"
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Timothy Muffitt, conductor

Benjamin Grosvenor, piano soloist

Jared Miller “Under Sea, Above Sky”

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”

Dvořák’ Symphony No. 8

Grand Rapids Symphony "Star Wars: A New Hope"
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Van Andel Arena, 130 West Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
See the film that started it all, “Star Wars: A New Hope,” with the musical score performed by the GRS, conducted by Bob Bernhardt.

Grand Rapids Symphony "Carmina Burana"
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
DAVID ROBERTSON conductor;

MEECHOT MARRERO soprano, BEN GULLEY tenor, BLAKE DENSON baritone;

GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS PEARL SHANGKUAN director;

MOSAIC SINGERS LEAH IVORY director.

REVUELTAS La noche de los mayas

CARL ORFF Carmina Burana

Just Us Band/Jazz Appreciation Month
2025-04-20 12:00 - 15:00 | The Candied Yam, 932 Division Avenue S, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49507, United States
With funding from the Music Performance Trust Fund, Just Us Band will perform a free concert in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month.

Ben Traverse/Shanty Singalongs
2025-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Darcy Library of Beulah, 7228 Commercial Street, Beulah, Michigan, 49617, United States
Join Michigan’s own Ben Traverse in voice to celebrate the timeless tradition of maritime music. Explore the music of both the high seas and the Great Lakes. No experience necessary- just bring your voice!

Grand Rapids Symphony "An Evening at Hogwarts: Music by Candlelight"
2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Enter the mystical world of wizards with the enchanting sounds of Harry Potter, performed live by candlelight and conducted by GRS Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt.

Back Door Blues Band/Jazz Appreciation Month
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Alano Club South of Kent County, 256 Celia Street SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49548, United States
With funding from the Music Performance Trust Fund, Back Door Blues Band will perform a free concert in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month.

Grand Rapids Symphony "Hogwarts Adventure"
2025-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Ben Traverse/Shanty Singalongs
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Alpena County George N Fletcher Public Library, 211 N 1st Avenue, Alpena, Michigan, 49707, United States

Lansing Symphony Orchestra "Sketches of Spain"
2025-04-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Conductor TIMOTHY MUFFITT leads the LSO in Ravel’s “Alborada del Gracioso,” Marc Migó’s “The Ecstasy of St. Teresa,” and de Falla’s “El Sombrero de Tres Picos, Suite No. 2.” Violin soloist CHEE-YUN will perform Lalo’s “Symphonie Espagnole,” and the concert concludes with Ravel’s “Boléro.”

Grand Rapids Symphony "Heroes: A Video Game Symphony"
2025-03-27 19:30 - 22:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
KEVIN ZAKRESDY conducts the GRS in a celebration of music from the world’s most iconic video games.

Just Friends/Women's History Month
2025-03-27 17:00 - 20:00 | The Xchange, 865 28th Street SE, Ste 800, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49508, United States
With funding from the Music Performance Trust Fund, the band Just Friends will perform a free concert in honor of Women’s History Month.
