3rd Thursdays @ Downtown Grand Rapids
A showcase of downtownβs local art galleries, retailers, boutiques, restaurants, and cultural institutions, every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-9pm!
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
PARTICIPATInG businesses
(by area)
Presented by Avenue for the Arts
See whatβs happening this month:
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Aroma Labs
76 Monroe Center
Open late until 9 p.m.
Courage & Soar
40 Monroe Center
Get a free limited edition themed Bancroft the store pup sticker while checking out our latest drop. Enjoy their latest clothing drop, βUp Up and Away.β
Gazelle Sports
52 Monroe Center
Mention 3rd Thursdays to receive $10 off a $50 purchase!
GRAM (free)
101 Monroe Center St NW
Museum free and open late until 8pm featuring four exhibitions: Border Cantos, Sky Hopinka, Uncharted Ways, and Brick by Brick.
House of Wine
53 Monroe Center
1/2 off margaritas
KCAD
17 Fountain St. NE
Check out two fresh exhibitions, Songs of Love, Waters of Lethe at Gallery 602 and Master's Thesis Exhibition by Sean Allen at Spark Gallery.
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
Open late until 9pm, plus stop by next door at Courage & Soar for their βUp Up and Awayβ clothing drop.
Periwinkle FOG
125 Ottawa Ave NW
Artist meet-and-greet with Monica Stegman. Complimentary refreshments
Show Luxury Salon
40 Monroe Center St. NE
$30 spray tan at SHOW Boutique and BOGO 50% off retail.
Wimee Store & Studio
125 Ottawa Ave NW #150
Open late until 9 p.m.
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106 Gallery
106 Division Ave S
Check out a double-sized art exhibition of GVSU illustration and graphic design students.
ArtRat Gallery
46 Division Ave S
I Heart Recycled Art, a juried art exhibition showcasing the work of 14 Michigan artists
The August Connection
325 Division Ave S
All kids vintage is just $5! 20% off all sweaters!
Cocoon Art Space
327 Division Ave S
Drop in and make a small collage at their recycled collage workshop.
Decaydence Vintage
71 Division Ave S
10% off a purchase of $20 or more.
Otono
317 Division Ave S
10% off storewide
Second Vibess
13 Division Ave S
$10 off when you spend over $50
Zabhaz
139 Division Ave S
Stop in at their brand new location and receive 15% storewide.
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All Artworks
333 Cesar E Chavez SW
Featuring a rotating show of 36 pieces of art, as well hosting guests at the art bar, where they can search our inventory on ipads and order up as many artworks as they like.
The Apartment Lounge
33 Sheldon Ave NE
$2.00 off your first beverage with mention of 3rd Thursday.
The Arts Marketplace at Studio Park
121 Ionia Ave SW
Check out items for sale by 58 local art vendors
Grand Vin
15 Ionia Ave SW Suite 120
Free wine tasting
Social House
25 Ottawa Ave SW
Live music. 1/2 off Draft Beers, 5 dollar green tea shots, and a $10 one topping pizza.
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Monroe Community Church
1020 Monroe Avenue NW
Las chance to catch "Groanings" β Abstract Paintings by Julie Quinn, Donna Kemper, and Jennie Kimbrough
Want to Play music, sell your work, or have an exhibition at one of these venues during 3rd Thursdays? Sign up below.
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 participantβs 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 Rapidsβ creatives by offering resources οΌ 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 Rapidsβ downtown creative business district, the Avenue is an organization empowering artists throughout our city. Learn more here!