News & Events

From pop-ups and parties to big neighborhood news — here’s what’s happening in SoDIV and what we’re excited about at Decaydence.

🗞 What’s New in SoDIV

GRAAMA is moving to SoDIV! We’re thrilled to welcome the Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives to the neighborhood. Culture + community = everything. Read more.

May 17: Spring Cleaning Shop‑Hop (12–7 PM)
June 7: Fam on SoDIV Shop‑Hop (12–7 PM)
July 12: Music on SoDIV Shop‑Hop (5–9 PM)
Aug 9: Pekich Park Concert (5–9 PM)
Sept 27: Heart Prize (5–9 PM)
Oct 25: Halloween Fest Shop‑Hop (12–7 PM)
Nov 29: Small Business Saturday (12–7 PM)
Dec 13: SoDIV Winter Crawl (12–7 PM)
Monthly: First Fridays Art Walk (5–9 PM)

Upheaval Festival (July): Thousands pack Belknap Park — and plenty wander downtown between sets. Learn more.
Grand Rapids Pride (June): We’re your unofficial queer supply depot. Swing by for a fan, a fit check, or a fierce pin. View Pride events.
Asian-Pacific Festival (June 13–15): Food, music, dance, and culture from Grand Rapids' AAPI communities — live at Calder Plaza. View event.
Hispanic Festival (Aug 1–3): Michigan’s largest Latinx celebration takes over Calder Plaza with music, food, vendors, and fireworks. More info.
A Glimpse of Africa Festival (Aug 9–10): Celebrate the beauty and diversity of African culture with food, fashion, dance, and live music. View highlights.
ArtPrize (Sept–Oct): We’re an official venue. Stop in for the art, stay for the absurdly good vintage. Visit ArtPrize.org.
LaughFest (March): You bring the giggles, we bring the glam. See what's happening.

New Arrivals: Every. Single. Day.
Private Shopping Parties: Book a retro birthday, bachelorette bash, or “just because” haul with friends.
Drop Days: Follow us on IG for surprise Saturday racks, seasonal themes, and special pop-ups.

Looking for concerts, theater, or city-wide events? Check out the full Grand Rapids events calendar at ExperienceGR.com.