Name: Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane
Start: 2027-04-15
End: 2027-04-15

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2008, HopCat began with one simple mission: bring people together over exceptional craft beer, legendary comfort food, and a welcoming atmosphere unlike any other. What started as a local hangout quickly became a beloved destination, famous for our award-winning tap lists, boundary-pushing burgers, and the iconic Cosmik Fries. Every HopCat location across the Midwest carries its own unique vibe – rooted in the communities we serve – but you’ll always ﬁnd the same passion for great beer, friendly faces, and scratch-made food that feels like home. Whether you’re here to discover your new favorite brew, enjoy a classic cocktail, or celebrate with friends, we’re honored to be your go-to spot for memorable moments and shared stories.

**Weekly Specials at HopCat**  
Enjoy something special every day of the week! Join us for Happy Hour Monday–Friday 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, build your own $15 Pick 'Em meal M- F, grab our Thursday $9 Burger + Beer special, or start your weekend with brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-2 pm.

HopCat - Downtown GR

Complete planning and packaging for group tours and motorcoach transportation.

Gail Andrus Travel

Private & personalized Michigan tours. We have been creating memorable experiences for years around our Michigan shores. Let our knowledge and experience plan your next day trip or weekend get-a-way for you and your friends, family or corporate retreat. Hassel free, chauffeured luxury and affordable for any budget.

Gail Andrus Travel Winery & Brewery Tours

Downtown destination for refreshing breakfast choices in the morning, and a variety of dinner, beer and wine options in the evening.

The Bistro

Free ride service runs Monday-Friday from 7AM - 12AM, Saturday from 11AM - 1AM, Sunday from 11AM - 5PM. Park in a DASH lot and hop on board to travel around downtown Grand Rapids.

DASH Downtown Area Shuttle

Full-Service Restaurant and Bar with 9 simulator bays, featuring Trackman and Multi Sport gaming technology. Interactive sports for everyone.

Gimme's Par & Grill

Sundance Grill & Bar on Ottawa Avenue is a popular downtown spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Grand Rapids. Known for bold Southwestern flavors and classic comfort food, this kid-friendly restaurant serves favorites like favorites like the Taos Skillet, Mahi-Mahi Tacos, the Maryland Blue Lump Crab Scramble and handcrafted cocktails from a full bar. Open daily, Sundance offers scratch-made meals in a warm, inviting setting, along with takeout, catering, and event space options—making it a go-to choice for lunch in Grand Rapids or gathering downtown any time of day.

Sundance Grill and Bar

Discover the Grand Rapids Art Museum's Creative Learning Center, a 4,500 square-foot space fostering hands-on creative exploration for all ages. Featuring an interactive Discovery Gallery, GRAM Studio classrooms, and enhanced accessibility, the Center embodies GRAM's commitment to connecting the community through art.

The Creative Learning Center

See the nation’s hottest touring concerts, family shows and sporting events at Van Andel Arena, West Michigan’s largest indoor entertainment venue and Billboard’s #13 Best Arena in the World in 2025! Ranked in Billboard’s 10,000-15,000 capacity category, Van Andel Arena hosts a year-round schedule of crowd-pleasing acts such as the Zac Brown Band, Post Malone, Nate Bargatze, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice and Monster Trucks. Van Andel is also the home “field” of three professional sports teams: the Grand Rapids Griffins, a Detroit Red Wings affiliate; the Grand Rapids Gold, affiliated with the Denver Nuggets; and the Grand Rapids Rise, a major-league women’s volleyball team. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, within a 10-minute walk of 300+ restaurants, shops and nightlife venues, Van Andel Arena is the heart of the city’s thriving entertainment scene.

Van Andel Arena

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

September 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth. To honor the enduring legacy of one of jazz’s most transcendent voices, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves will release a tribute album which revisits Coltrane’s seminal 1963 collaboration with Johnny Hartman (coming in the Fall of 2026 on Blue Note Records), to be followed by a worldwide tour.

Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane

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