Chalk, churros and cinema: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — August could not be off to a better start thanks to all of the events happening in West Michigan.

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Aug. 2:

GR Hispanic Festival

The 2024 Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival is set to kick off at Calder Plaza this Friday.

You will have three days to check out all of the authentic foods, art, music, dancing and more. It is free to attend.

Click here for more details.

The Black Experience 2024

GRPS University will host a three-day event that will provide lots of education and entertainment.

The Black Experience begins Friday and continues through Sunday. There will be several special guests, including NBA player Xavier Tillman, who will speak to residents about a wide variety of topics.

For more information or to register, click here .

Flix on the Field

Head on down to LMCU Ballpark this Friday night and catch a double feature on the big screen.

The home of the West Michigan Whitecaps will air special showings of “Encanto” and “Barbie” starting at 7 p.m. This is part of the Family Fare Flix on the Field series.

Get your tickets by clicking here .

Prom of the Decades

The second annual Prom of the Decades returns this weekend at the Hope Network’s River Valley facility in Grand Rapids.

The event will be held Friday and will give residents the chance to relive their prom days and dress up once again.

To learn more, click here .

Big Red Classic

The Big Red Classic has always been a popular fishing tournament down in Holland, but it’s taking on a whole new meaning again this year.

Holland Hospital has partnered with the tournament for the annual Women’s Ta Ta Tourney. Proceeds raised during the tournament will go towards the hospital’s Breast Care Fund.

To learn more about the event or to sign up, click here .

Alice Cooper in Kalamazoo

The Godfather of Shock Rock is making a stop in Kalamazoo this Friday for a special show.

Rock legend Alice Cooper will take the stage at the Wings Event Center for an unforgettable night. This is part of the 76-year-old’s Too Close For Comfort show.

Click here to get your tickets.

Barry County Back to School Bash

It may not feel like it yet, but school will be starting up again soon for many West Michigan kids.

That’s why Barry County is hosting its first-ever Back to School Bash this Saturday. Starting at 4 p.m., 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away and 100 Razor scooters will be awarded to a lucky few.

For more information, click here .

St. Joe’s Chalk the Block

Broad Street in downtown St. Joseph is the place to be this weekend if you want to see some amazing chalk art.

Chalk the Block returns this Friday and will feature artists from the area working their magic to create some amazing sidewalk pieces.

You can learn more by clicking here .

Allegan Out Loud! 2024

The city of Allegan is hosting a Pride event this Saturday at the Downtown Allegan Riverfront.

Allegan Out Loud! will provide a free and fun event full of food trucks, live music and other entertainment to check out.

For more details, click here .

Idlewild Jazz and Blues Festival

You like jazz? If so, head on down to the 11th annual Idlewild Jazz and Blues Festival this Saturday.

Enjoy a full day of music and fun for the whole family. The best part is, you can check out the festival for free.

Click here for more details.

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