out & about WHERE TO GO / WHAT TO DO
Back Forty Saloon: Line dancing and live country bands Fri. and Sat., DJs Thu. 48 W. Fulton St., 742-4040, thebackfortysaloon.com.
April 27
Billy’s Lounge: Eastown bar and music venue hosts live music with emphasis on blues. 1437 Wealthy St. SE, 459-5757, billyslounge.com.
1/ Country singer Russell Dickerson will perfom at The Intersection.
The B.O.B.: The Big Old Building houses multiple entertainment options: dueling pianos at Bobarino’s Wed.-Sat.; DJs and dance floor at Eve on weekends; live music at House of Music and Entertainment (H.O.M.E.); stand-up comedy at Dr. Grins. 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 356-2000, the bob.com. Dr. Grins Comedy Club: Nationally acclaimed comedians perform Thu.-Sat. April 5-7, Johnny Beehner. April 12-14, Derek Richards. April 1921, Patrick Garrity. April 26-28, Roy Wood Jr. The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 356-2000, thebob. com/drgrinscomedy. Founders Brewing Co.: Large taproom features live music Thu. and Sat., plus Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra on the first Sunday of each month. 235 Grandville Ave. SW, 776-2182, found ersbrewing.com. Grand Woods Lounge: Restaurant/bar with dance floor hosts DJs and live music Fri. and Sat. 77 Grandville Ave. SW, 451-4300, grandwoods lounge.com.
Comedy & nightclub venues
J. Gardellas Tavern: Dance club Fri. and Sat. nights on third floor with DJs. 11 Ionia Ave. SW, 459-8824, jgardellastavern.com.
1/ THE INTERSECTION: Four-bar concert venue hosts nationally known bands. On April 27, country singer Russell Dickerson performs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$18. All ages welcome. 133 Grandville Ave. SW, 451-8232, sectionlive.com.
2/ Brian Culbertson
2/ 20 MONROE LIVE: 2,500-seat venue hosts live music, entertainment and special events. Brian Culbertson performs his Colors of Love Tour at 8 p.m. April 15. The multi-instrumentalist’s music crosses many genres and fuses contemporary jazz, R&B and funk. All ages welcome. Tickets are $39.50-$135. 11 Ottawa Ave. NW, (844) 678-5483, 20monroelive.com. 3/ MULLIGAN’S PUB: Bar and music venue in Eastown. Metal band The Outliers performs 10 p.m. April 14. Also, Death Abides, Hokori and Withhold the Blood. The show is free. Ages 21 and up. 1518 Wealthy St. SE, 451-0775, facebook.com/ mulliganspubgr.
Mixology: Lobby lounge overlooking downtown GR and Grand River has live music Fri. and Sat. nights and live jazz brunch on Sun. JW Marriott, 235 Louis St. NW, 242-1500, ilovethejw.com/ dining/mixology. Mojo’s: DJs and dance floor on second level Wed., Fri. and Sat., with dueling pianos show on main floor Wed.-Sat. nights. 180 Monroe Ave. NW, 776-9000, mojospianobar.com. One Trick Pony: Grill and taproom hosts live music 8-11 p.m. Thu. and Sat. Reservations accepted. 136 E. Fulton St., 235-7669, onetrick.biz. Pop Scholars: Four-person comedy improv team performs 8 p.m. April 13. $12. Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE, 549-4788 ext. 130, popscholars.com. The Pyramid Scheme: Heartside pub and live music venue. 68 Commerce Ave. SW, pyramid schemebar.com. River City Improv: Comedy improv team performs at 7:33 p.m. April 7 and 21. $12 adults, $5 students and kids. Ladies Literary Club, 61 Sheldon Blvd. SE, rivercityimprov.com. River Rock at The Grand River Hotel: Live music Fri. and Sat. and jazz brunch Sun. 270 Ann St. NW, 363-9001, thegrandriverhotel.com. Rocky’s Bar & Grill: Dancing every Fri., featuring DJs and live acts. 633 Ottawa Ave. NW, 356-2346, facebook.com/rockysbarandgrill. Stella’s Lounge: Drink features and live DJs every Fri. and Sat. 53 Commerce Ave. SW, 7424444, stellasgr.com.
3/ The Outliers
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill: Live music acts and DJs, plus Comedy Tuesdays. 760 Butterworth St. SW, 272-3910, Facebook.
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