This Weekend's Best Bets: Jan. 7-10

Don’t give in to the post-holiday blahs. There are plenty of events going on this weekend, so get out there and enjoy yourself.

1. DOUBLEHEADER: Camper Van Beethoven formed in the 80s, its punk-Eastern European sound providing an alternative to hair bands. When it disbanded, vocalist David Lowery formed Cracker and, when CVB reunited in 2000, Lowery tours with both bands. See both at the Intersection on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.; $15.50; more info here

2. COOL AS ICE: Embrace Michigan’s winter gift of ice on Saturday, Jan. 9 by attending the first annual Rockford Ice Festival held at Reds on the River in Rockford. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., watch ice carving demonstrations, play mini golf, and enjoy the cold creations; free; more info here

3. TRAVEL THE WORLD: Get your body moving with the International Folk Dancers coming to Wealthy Theatre on Friday, Jan. 8. Beginners are welcome and will learn dances from Israel, Bosnia, France, Mexico, Japan and South Africa, to name a few; $5; more info here

4. SECOND CHANCE: If you missed the Wheatland fundraiser, you still have the chance to enjoy great acoustic Americana-folk by Seth Bernard and May Erlewine as well as Sam Crobin and Jen Sygit at Founder’s Brewery as it kicks off its new No Cover Thursdays on Jan. 7 at 9:30 p.m.; free; more info here

5. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Creolization, a Zydeco-influenced band of West Michigan musicians, is recording a live CD this Saturday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Dog Story Theater. A high-energy event, the theater is offering complimentary beverages to keep the audience hydrated; $20; more info here

6. A BONNY LASS: As part of its Classical Series, the Grand Rapids Symphony will perform Scottish Visions Friday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. Hearing impaired Evelyn Glennie will perform a percussion piece and the bagpipes; $18-90; more info here

7. NO ACTUAL JUMPING INVOLVED: Held every month, Kalamazoo’s Art Hop on Friday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. includes glass-blowing demonstrations, photography by student missionaries and the collaboration of a calligraphy guild with a book-making group; free; more info here

8. WHINE AND WALK: Thumb your nose to the weather and check out Wine About Winter, a wine tasting and art tour in downtown Grand Haven from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8. Shops will invite participants to browse and sample, and Gallery Uptown will hold its Winter Invitational exhibit; free; more info here

9. ISN’T SHE LOVELY: The largest and longest running bridal show in West Michigan will take place Friday, Jan. 8, starting at 6 p.m. Held at DeVos Place, the Grand Rapids Bridal Show wil have the latest in wedding fashions along with coupons, door prizes and special deals; free ticket with registration, additional tickets $5; more info here

Good Bets: Rough-around-the-edges country singer David Allen Coe will play at the Intersection on Thursday, Jan. 7; more info here…
Stop by Grand River Grocery for a taste of made-in-Michigan honey during its Shadowland Tasting event on Friday, Jan. 8; more info here...
Hear some of the best historic jazz around performed by Ray Kamalay at the 28th St. Schuler Books on Friday, Jan. 8; more info here