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---
Aroma Labs
76 Monroe Center
Open late until 8pm.
Avenue ArtPost #1
Back next month — preparing for their next artist
Courage & Soar
40 Monroe Center
Stop by for a Self Love Club Drop Party! Featuring a letter writing activity, self love & self care themed products, a free sticker, and more!
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.
Healthy Habits
150 Ottawa Ave NE
Stop in for special 3rd Thursday-only samples
House of Wine
53 Monroe Center
1/2 off martinis
KCAD: FlexGallery
17 Fountain St. NE
Public reception 5-7PM for catch & release - Sabbatical Exhibition by artist and Professor Bob Marsh
KCAD: Spark Gallery
17 Pearl St. NE
Open until 6pm: "Against the Grain" creative expressions of KCAD students thriving at the intersections of queerness, racial identity, gender diversity, and disability.
Kilwins
146 Monroe Center
Open late until 8pm!
Laker Store
101 Monroe Center
Open late until 8pm!
Le Macaron
132 Monroe Center
Buy six macarons, get one free.
Littlebird
90 Monroe Center
20% any bottle of wine with mention of 3rd Thursday.
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
For March, Women's History Month, Periwinkle Fog is celebrating the 25+ women artists who consign their work with us. Additionally, members of the Great Grand Rapids Women's History Council will be in store to talk about the "Women's Way" murals and the exceptional women who inspired them.
---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
Check out "Dialogue of Souls" paintings by Mary Jane Pories and Merima Smajlovic
ArtRat Gallery
46 Division Ave S
Open late with new items by local artists and fresh collages by Nancy Tobin.
The August Connection
325 Division Ave S
10% off your vintage clothing purchase & refreshments
Avenue ArtPost #2
Back next month — preparing for their next artist
Decaydence Vintage
71 Division Ave S
10% off a purchase of $20 or more
Grammatones
120 Division Ave S
Open late until 8pm!
Otono
317 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
Zabhaz
139 Division Ave S
Open late until 8pm!
---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
Avenue ArtPost #3
Back next month — preparing for their next artist
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!