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SPECIAL EVENTS April 1 - Easter Egg Hunt, Douglas: Egg hunt for kids and hat parade. 1-2 p.m. Downtown Douglas. saugatuck.com. April 6 - First Friday Gallery Hop: Participating galleries, shops and eateries stay open 6-9 p.m., presented by Avenue for the Arts. South Division between Fulton and Cherry streets. avenueforthearts.com/first-fridaygallery-hops. April 6 - Jake’s Music Festival: Fourteenth annual music concert with local performers and silent auction supports Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 7 p.m. Elevation at The Intersection, 133 Grandville Ave. SW. $10, $25 VIP. jakesmusicfestival.com. April 6 - “The Music of Dirty Dancing in Concert”: Circle Theatre’s season kickoff party includes hot-dog roast, costume contest, games, silent auction, cash bar and music from the 60s. 7 p.m. Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson Road SE. $23. circletheatre.org.
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April 7 - I Love the ’90s Bar Crawl: Drink specials at participating downtown Grand Rapids bars, ’90s costumes and music. Ages 21 and up. 2-10 p.m. $12-$25. bit. ly/90sbarcrawl. April 7 - West Michigan Mom’s Sale: More than 200 booths with clothing, toys, furniture, car seats, strollers, accessories and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. Free; donations benefit Salvation Army and Safe Haven Ministries. westmichi ganmomssale.com. April 7-8 - West Michigan Pet Expo: Vendors, adoption, entertainment and educational seminars. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.5 p.m. Sun. DeltaPlex, 2500 Turner Ave. NW. $10 adults, $5 kids. deltaplex.com.
April 10 - Hometown Heroes Encore: American Red Cross fundraiser includes program to honor community heroes, dinner, live auction and concert by The Accidentals. 5-11 p.m. 20 Monroe Live, 11 Ottawa Ave. NW. $200. redcross.org. April 13 - Heart Ball: American Heart Association - West Michigan hosts annual fundraiser with dinner, entertainment and recognition of Richard M. DeVos Award winners. 6-10 p.m. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE. $300. facebook.com/ahawestmi. April 14 - Grub and Brew Fest: Grand Haven celebrates local breweries and restaurants with live music and food competition. 4-8 p.m. Old Boys’ Brewhouse lawn, 971 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake. grandhavencham ber.org/grub-brew-fest. April 14 - Hudsonville Showcase: Women’s expo, man cave, kids events, entertainment, food. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hudsonville Freshman Building, 3370 Allen St. Free. hudsonville events.com. April 14 - Jump Jam: Spectrum Health jump rope competition promoting children’s health and wellness. 9 a.m. DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. Free. jumpjam.org. April 19 - Holland Museum Trivia Night: Fundraiser includes three rounds of trivia, food and drinks. 6-8 p.m. 31 W. 10th St., Holland. Free; donations accepted. holland museum.org.
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April 19 - Lights, Courage, Action!: Michigan Women’s Foundation’s annual luncheon and awards. 11:30 a.m. JW Marriott, 235 Louis St. NW. miwf.org. April 20 - Grandville Art & Chocolate Walk: Fourth annual showcase of student
APRIL 20 - NIGHT AT THE OPERA: Kent
APRIL 28 - KATTY SHACK RACE: Ninth annual
APRIL 28-29 “CINDERELLA”: Michigan
Philharmonic Orchestra presents famous opera overtures and arias from Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Dvorak and Wagner. St. Cecilia Music Center. kentphilgr.org. See Music
5K and 1-mile runs; benefits The Crime Victim Foundation of Michigan. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grand Haven. $20-$30. kattyshack race.com. See Sports
Ballet Academy performs the classic fairytale. $18 adults, $12 kids 2-12. Also, Cinderella Tea on Sun. Jenison Center for the Arts. michiganballet.org. See Stage & Film
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