Show everyone your heart of gold by attending one of the many fundraisers and benefits this weekend, or think warm thoughts and check out the boat show. The variety of concerts should have something for everyone, from ska to folk to classical.
1. ANCHORS AWAY: The Grand Rapids Boat Show, now in its 65th year, returns to West Michigan this weekend, running from Friday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 21; times vary. The Boat Show exhibits new boats and accessories and hosts daily events, including a kayak clinic, a big air wakeboard show
and a boating safety certification course; $4-9; more info here
2. TRIPLE THREAT: Singer-songwriter-novelist John Wesley Harding comes to the 5/3rd Ballpark Pepsi Stadium Club on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Since the late 80s, this British folk-rocker has been gaining f
ans as his style matured; he’ll be joined by Dag Juhlin and Drew Nelson; $16; more info here
3. “GAMBLER” AT THE CASINO: Kenny Rogers has recorded over 5 dozen albums and won more awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. His hit, “Gambler,” was named to CMT’s 100 Greatest Country Music list. Rogers will perform on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. at Soaring Eagle Casino; $36-53; more info here
4. TAKE THE PLUNGE: The Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge comes
to East Grand Rapids on Saturday, Feb. 20. Those brave enough to jump into Reed’s Lake make a $50 donation to the Special Olympics and can register at 11 a.m. with the plunge taking place at 12:45 p.m. Come in a costume to win the Golden Plunger Award; more info here
5. EAT FOR THE TROOPS: Grand Haven is hosting the 1st Annual Soup and Sl
ider Festival to raise money for families who have a loved one serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The competition begins at 12 noon with judging at 7 p.m.; live music will play from 7:30 to midnight; free; more info here
6. MUSIC AND A MISSION: Join the fight at the Musicians Against Homelessness Benefit for the Guiding Light Mission on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at the BOB. Bands include The Dusty Chaps, Organissimio and Ralston Bowles; a $15 donation is suggested; more info here
7. MAKE BOB BARKER PROUD: Be part of the solution for pet overpopulation. Bow-Wows and Brews, a C-SNIP fundraiser, will take place at the UICA on Friday, Feb. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. A ticket gets you in to a silent and live auction and with beer and appetizer parings from the HopCat. Dogs are welcome, and the proceeds will help subsidize costs for spaying and neutering; $25; more info here
8. THEY DON’T PRACTICE SANTERIA: Show your love to the troubled ska-punk band. The Intersection will host Badfish, a Sublime tribute band on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. along Three Cents Short and Scotty Don’t, which is a non-tribute band comprised of members of Badfish; $15; more info here
9. FEEL THE LOVE: The romance doesn’t have to end with Valentine’s Day. The Grand Rapids Symphony presents A Night of Romance, a classical concert inspired by Romeo and Juliet, including Tchaikovsky’s overture to the fated lovers and “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,” featuring guest pianist Stephen Hough. Feel the love on Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.; $18-90; more info here
Good Bets: Frontier Ruckus will play at the Riviera Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 9 p.m.; more info here…Kalamazoo improv group Crawlspace Eviction will perform at Studio 246 on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m.; more info here
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