The Rapid Rundown: Wednesday, May 28th
- May 27, 2025
- 3 min read
Cancel your couch plans. Grand Rapids has yoga, karaoke, Maynard Keenan, amateur queens, cult cinema, and competitive bingo on Wednesday.
1. Comedy Night at River City Saloon
Location: River City Saloon | Time: Doors at 7 PM, Show at 8 PM
This weekly stand-up showcase delivers unfiltered laughs and no cover charge—just bring your sarcasm and maybe a few extra drink tickets. Perfect for folks who like their humor bold and their bar snacks bottomless.
TL;DR: Free comedy, cheap drinks, and no one judging you for laughing too hard at the wrong parts.
2. Music Bingo at Rapid River Stillhouse
Location: Rapid River Stillhouse | Time: 7 PM
It's bingo, but way cooler because it involves music, drinks, and maybe a bit of competitive yelling when someone calls out a song before you do. Prizes are on the line, so yes, your pop music knowledge from 2004 might finally pay off.
TL;DR: Guess songs, win prizes, and finally feel validated for knowing every Backstreet Boys lyric.
3. Sessanta at Van Andel Arena
Location: Van Andel Arena | Time: 7 PMThree bands.
One birthday. A night of musical mayhem with Maynard James Keenan and friends that will leave your eardrums both blessed and exhausted.
TL;DR: It’s Maynard’s 60th, and instead of cake, he’s giving us a full-blown rock opera.
4. Rock Stage Karaoke with DJ Double E at Mulligan’s Pub
Location: Mulligan’s Pub | Time: 9 PM
Sing like nobody’s watching (but they definitely are) at one of GR’s rowdiest karaoke nights. DJ Double E is spinning the tracks while you live out your main character moment in front of beer-soaked strangers.
TL;DR: Be the rockstar you were always meant to be—with zero judgment and zero vocal training.
[Find Mulligan’s Pub on Facebook for info]
5. Yoga at the Market with Grand Rapids Yoga Company
Location: Downtown Market Lawn | Time: 8:30 AM
Start your day bending, stretching, and questioning your life choices—like why you agreed to downward dog at 8:30 AM. This donation-based yoga class offers the perfect balance of zen and sore hamstrings.
TL;DR: Get bendy, breathe deeply, and pretend you're not already thinking about your post-class smoothie.
6. "Escanaba in da Moonlight" – GRFS May’d in Michigan Film Series
Location: Wealthy Theatre | Time: 8 PM
This cult classic Yooper comedy is as Michigan as saying “sneakers” instead of “tennis shoes.” Stick around after the film for a Q&A with the cinematographer, and pretend you’re in film school for a night.
TL;DR: Watch a weirdly hilarious Michigan movie, learn something, and feel artsy about it.
7. Amateur Cabaret Night at Rumors Nightclub
Location: Rumors Nightclub | Time: 8 PM
Drag, burlesque, cabaret, and chaotic energy in the best way. This open-mic stage is where glitter and guts meet. Expect some fierce performances and at least one outfit you’ll wish you could pull off.
TL;DR: Sass, sequins, and strangers slaying it...this is not your average Wednesday night.
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