# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Evening with Ross Gay
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with poet and essayist Ross Gay, author of Inciting Joy and The Book of (More) Delights, with a book signing to follow. 

When you arrive on Calvin University's campus, please plan to park in lots 1-6 and then proceed to the Van Noord Arena.

Tickets can be purchased online. 

Please Note: This event is the evening plenary session for the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing. If you have registered for the Festival, you do not need to buy a ticket for this session.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/an-evening-with-ross-gay/200029718288622
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Van Noord Arena
- **lat**: 42.9334
- **long**: -85.5885
- **full address**: Van Noord Arena, 100 Knight Way SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4412, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: An Evening with Ross Gay
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Ross Gay being held?
  - **A:** An Evening with Ross Gay takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Van Noord Arena, 100 Knight Way SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4412, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Ross Gay?
  - **A:** An Evening with Ross Gay is organized by Calvin Center for Faith & Writing.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Evening with Ross Gay is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Evening with Ross Gay sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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