# Writing events in Grand Rapids, Today and Upcoming Writing events in Grand Rapids

- **Subtitle**: All Writing events in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Grand Rapids like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Writing events in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Grand Rapids like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Grand Rapids

- **Event Name**: An Evening with Barbara Brown Taylor
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening with Barbara Brown Taylor, author of An Altar in the World, Learning to Walk in the Dark, and the forthcoming Coming Down to Earth, with a book signing to follow. 

When you arrive on Calvin University's campus, please plan to park
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    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/an-evening-with-barbara-brown-taylor/200029718277027
  - **Venue**: Van Noord Arena
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Honest Motherhood with Libby Ward and Ceci Kane
  - **Description**: We are so excited to welcome creator and speaker Libby Ward to our Grand Rapids event studio this April as she promotes her debut book, HONEST MOTHERHOOD: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. Libby will be in conversation with digital content creator Cec
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    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/honest-motherhood-with-libby-ward-and-ceci-kane/200029807343335
  - **Venue**: Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, kids
- **Event Name**: Spring Fiction Celebration
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening celebrating new and upcoming books with three prominent Christian fiction authors!About this EventCome meet Christian fiction authors Janyre Tromp, Joanna Davidson Politano, and Susan Tuttle as they
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/spring-fiction-celebration/100001981252017117
  - **Venue**: Baker Book House Co
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Signing with Shannan Martin
  - **Description**: We are excited to welcome author Shannan Martin back to our Grand Rapids store for a signing-only event! 

This is an open-house style event that will take place between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Saturday, April 18th, so feel free to come at any point during t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/signing-with-shannan-martin/200029697376202
  - **Venue**: Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Author Talk with Pablo Cartaya
  - **Description**: Pablo Cartaya will discuss his writing process and answer questions about his book A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation.About this EventAuthor Talk with Pablo CartayaThursday,
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/author-talk-with-pablo-cartaya/100001985537549259
  - **Venue**: St. Cecilia Music Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: kids, art, literary-art, workshops
- **Event Name**: Young Adult Author Panel
  - **Description**: Join us for an engaging Young Adult Author Panel, where talented authors come together to discuss their creative journeys, the inspiration behind their stories, and the themes that resonate with today’s readers.

Featured authors include: 
Benjamin Kamphu
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Jun 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/young-adult-author-panel/200029924852040
  - **Venue**: Books & Mortar
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Fantasy / Sci-Fi Author Panel
  - **Description**: We’re excited to partner with House Rules Board Game Lounge to bring you an out of this world Fantasy and Sci-Fi Author Panel. 

Join us for a lively discussion with talented authors as they dive into the worlds they’ve built, from epic fantasy realms to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Mon Jun 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Jun 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/fantasy-sci-fi-author-panel/200029894398834
  - **Venue**: House Rules Board Game Lounge
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Historical Fiction Author Panel
  - **Description**: We’re excited to host a compelling Historical Author Panel at The Lit!

Built in 1887 as a gathering place for a prominent women’s literary society, this historic landmark continues its legacy of fostering education, storytelling, and cultural connection.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Jun 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/historical-fiction-author-panel/200029933939749
  - **Venue**: The LIT by The Penny Loafer
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Meet the Author! Reading and Crafting event with Larissa Theule
  - **Description**: The Preserve is partnering with the Calvin Festival of Faith and Writing to welcome Calvin alumna, Larissa Theule, for a special reading, Q&A, and book signing event! Theule's newest children's book is "The Sweater" - a heartwarming story of forest cr
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    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/meet-the-author-reading-and-crafting-event-with-larissa-theule/200029718260015
  - **Venue**: 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals
- **Event Name**: Mystery Author Panel
  - **Description**: Step into a world of secrets, suspense, and spine-tingling twists at our Mystery Author Panel.

Join a lineup of talented mystery writers as they delve into the craft behind their most gripping stories, from plotting the perfect whodunit to building unfor
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    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Jun 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/mystery-author-panel/200029935125443
  - **Venue**: Cellar Bird Books
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Book Launch with Noah Filipiak
  - **Description**: Enjoy a book introduction and example from Noah, Q&A, and book signing.About this EventJoin us in celebrating the release of Noah Filipiak's new book, Shelter in the Storm: 40 Psalms on God's
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Sep 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/book-launch-with-noah-filipiak/100001987062970836
  - **Venue**: Baker Book House Co
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Grand Rapids

- **Event Name**: Poems of Proximity
  - **Description**: Poems of ProximitySaturday, June 6, 2026 | 4:00 PMConcert run time: Approximately 80 minutesLocationAziza Poggi Voice Studios741 Kenmoor Ave, Suite BC
  - **Venue**: Aziza Poggi Voice Studios
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- **Event Name**: Aziza Poggi's Classical Concert
  - **Description**: Aziza is a versatile concert and event singer whose artistry spans opera, classical art song, Broadway, and symphonic rock. A classically trained mezzo-soprano, she has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall with the West Michigan Oper
  - **Venue**: St. Cecilia Music Center
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- **Event Name**: Kid Cudi at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Kid Cudi at Acrisure Amphitheater, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Acrisure Amphitheater nestled in bustling Grand Rapids, MI
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
- **Event Name**: Lionel Richie at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Lionel Richie at Acrisure Amphitheater, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Acrisure Amphitheater in vibrant Grand Rapids, MI tr
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Jelly Roll at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Jelly Roll at Acrisure Amphitheater, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Acrisure Amphitheater in dynamic Grand Rapids, MI, this event will
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Zac Brown Band Love & Fear Tour Presented by Margaritaville at Sea
  - **Description**: Zac Brown Band brings his Love & Fear Tour Presented by Margaritaville at the Sea to Van Andel Arena on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00PM.

With special guest Fitz and the Tantrums.

Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning Southern roc
  - **Venue**: 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503
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- **Event Name**: Lionel Richie with The War and Treaty
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Acrisure Amphitheater
🏠 Address: 201 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
🌆 City: Grand Rapids
📍 Location: 42.9595, -85.6766🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Lionel Richie with The War and Treaty, where extraordinary moments awa
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Kid Cudi
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Kid Cudi, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, MI sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner at Acrisure Amphitheater, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Acrisure Amphitheater in the heart of Gran
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** An Evening with Barbara Brown Taylor (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Van Noord Arena), Honest Motherhood with Libby Ward and Ceci Kane (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:30 pm at Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)), Spring Fiction Celebration (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Baker Book House Co), Signing with Shannan Martin (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)), Author Talk with Pablo Cartaya (Thu May 21 2026 at 01:00 pm at St. Cecilia Music Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** Spring Fiction Celebration (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Baker Book House Co), Author Talk with Pablo Cartaya (Thu May 21 2026 at 01:00 pm at St. Cecilia Music Center), Book Launch with Noah Filipiak (Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:30 pm at Baker Book House Co).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Grand Rapids today April 18, 2026?
  - **A:** An Evening with Barbara Brown Taylor (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Van Noord Arena), Signing with Shannan Martin (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)), Meet the Author! Reading and Crafting event with Larissa Theule (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Grand Rapids this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** An Evening with Barbara Brown Taylor (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Van Noord Arena), Signing with Shannan Martin (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)), Meet the Author! Reading and Crafting event with Larissa Theule (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Grand Rapids in April 2026?
  - **A:** An Evening with Barbara Brown Taylor (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Van Noord Arena), Honest Motherhood with Libby Ward and Ceci Kane (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:30 pm at Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)), Spring Fiction Celebration (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Baker Book House Co), Signing with Shannan Martin (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)), Meet the Author! Reading and Crafting event with Larissa Theule (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Grand Rapids on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Grand Rapids include Van Noord Arena, Schuler Books (Grand Rapids), Baker Book House Co.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Grand Rapids include Calvin Center for Faith & Writing, Schuler Books, Baker Book House.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Grand Rapids.

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