Thinking about going solar? Join us at Speciation Cellars. Doors open at 6:30 and the free information session begins at 7:00 PM.

Learn how this program helps Grand Rapids residents save money on solar installations through group-buying.

Around Baking Co. will have their Food Truck set up from 5-8pm, so arrive early to grab some pizza!

The legendary MARK LAVENGOOD returns to the Speciation taproom for a solo show!!

“Mark Lavengood is truly a treasure in our lives and his music and positivity shine through the darkness like no other. A great songwriter and a master on the dobro, I am honored to call him my friend.” -Billy Strings

Truly spoken, sir Billy!

Get yer butt down here for this show!

Music at 9pm

Free!

21+

Uptown event coming May 10! Speciation Ales and Louise Earl Butcher are joining forces, yet again, to bring you a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at what both businesses do best.

You'll meet at Speciation on Wealthy Street, where Jane, Mitch, and the Speciation crew will show you around their brewing and production facility, give some background knowledge on natural fermentation, and walk you through a flight of their favorite pours. A charcuterie board provided by Louise Earl Butcher will also be available for noshing.

After wrapping up at Speciation, the group will stroll up Wealthy a couple of blocks to Louise Earl Butcher, where Matt, Cyndi, and some of their staff will show you around the shop, and give some insight into their operation. We'll wrap-up the evening with a main course and dessert provided by Chef Billy Wood, with pairings from Speciation.

It’s another Nature Night! Learn about Native Landscape Design with Native Edge.

Most people are aware that bees and other pollinators are struggling—but many feel powerless to help. The good news? You can make a meaningful impact, starting right at home. Whether it’s your backyard, your balcony, or a community space, planting native species can play a vital role in supporting pollinators and restoring local ecosystems. In this talk, we’ll explore why native plants matter, how they support biodiversity, and how you can take simple steps to grow native—and make a real difference, right where you are.

Presentation and Q&A begin at 7pm!

Knorberg - Psychedelic Electronic Jazz - Grand Rapids Sonic Exploration

T.H.V. is the next mutation strain of two-piece band coming out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Band members (pictured left to right) Evan Follmar and Ed Stanley deliver T.H.V. with complex melodies over layers of syncopated riffs and grooves in a tightly wrapped shipment of songs that give listeners much more to unpack upon hearing. Imagine “if DEVO and System Of A Down had a music baby” or “if Zappa shook hands with Clowncore in Peewee’s Playhouse”.

Free Show // 21+ // Music Starts at 9pm.

Thinking about adding more native plants to your yard this year? Start here.

Native Niche is our new spring thing: part plant sale, part info hub, part plant nerd hangout. No tickets, just show up. Grab a beer, pick a plant, and maybe leave with a new garden plan.

Here’s the lineup:

• Kent Conservation District (plants + info)

• Land Conservancy of West Michigan (educational booth)

• John Ball Zoo’s Habitat Hero Program – free native plants + tips)

• The Garden Guru (plant vendor)

• Native Edge Landscaping (educational booth)

• Nature’s Balance Gardening (plant vendor)