Name: The Nutcracker
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20

B.O.B.'s Brewery offers tours of their brewing facility free of cost! Spend some time in the brewery with Brewmaster John Svoboda and discuss the brewing process. Day-time tours available upon request.

A Renaissance Is Brewing At The B.O.B. Experience a dedication to creativity; a flair for complex flavors; a return to craft. A Renaissance is brewing at B.O.B.'s Brewery, where this month's exotic, small batch brew may become next year's most anticipated seasonal offering.

B.O.B.'s Brewery Facility Tour

A stylish lounge & nightclub located on the lower level of the B.O.B. A microbrewery, featuring our own micro-brewed beer, live entertainment on weekends, billiards, games and traditional pub fare.

B.O.B.'s Brewery

Upscale food, big city atmosphere, casual attire. Cuisine of Spain with a Latin and Cuban flair. Specializing in Tapas, Sangria, Sherries, Ports and wonderful wine list.

San Chez Bistro

People have been coming to Bobarino's Pizzeria since 1997 to enjoy some of West Michigan's best wood-fired pizza and craft beer. Diverse experiences can be had at Bobarino's, including open-air dining on the Sky Deck, made-to-order pizza topped with fresh produce from the [live wall](https://www.thegilmorecollection.com/thebob/livewall/), billiards, and live entertainment.

The folks at Bobarino's understand that there's no better compliment to pizza than beer. The daily tap list features 12 handcrafted beers from B.O.B.'s Brewery in addition to other local favorites and traditional domestics. The wood-fired pizza menu is accompanied by a variety of classic American dishes like comfort food classics and build-your-own burgers. Everything on the menu is approachable and there are options for all tastes. The space is lively and ideal for large groups, family nights, after-work cocktails, pre-concert dinners, and late-night excursions. Grab **a little pizza happiness** at Bobarino's.

Bobarino's Pizzeria

The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) is located in downtown Grand Rapids. The 70,000-square-foot, four-story, red brick building was constructed in 1903 as Judson's grocery warehouse. It stood vacant for decades before The Gilmore Collection began its transformation, saving it from demolition. Its casual appeal, large size, and historic charm have given The B.O.B. destination status in downtown Grand Rapids. Ambitious, expansive, and versatile, The B.O.B. is **a big old building of fun**, offering a multitude of choices for each guest who walks through the door.

The B.O.B.

Casual-Pub for all social gatherings offering New-American fare, craft beer, made to order spirit free cocktails, sangria, wine, beer cocktails, and much much more.

Social House

Social Misfits is proud to feature scratch-made waffle dishes, both savory and sweet, along with micro-roasted, artisanal coffee and craft cocktails. Enjoy all day long; equally suited for an unordinary lunch, dinner date, or boozy brunch with friends.

Social Misfits

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

Grand Rapids Beer Tours offers a unique way to visit various craft breweries in West Michigan. Every public tour includes beer samples & a behind-the-scenes brewery tour for your chance to see where the beer is created and learn about the beer making process. On the tours, learn about the variety of beer stylings and about the history of beer in and out of Grand Rapids. This is your V.I.P. ticket to Beer City USA! Private tours are available for birthdays, bachelorette/bachelor parties, family gatherings, & business groups. Larger groups can be accommodated. Please check out the website for more details.

Grand Rapids Beer Tours

**Come and Visit Michigan’s ONLY Upscale Beer Tour**

Grand Rapids, MI. was voted **Beer City, USA** in national polls and named **Best Beer Town** and **Best Beer Scene** by USA TODAY readers! Grand Rapids is the perfect place for your next Beer Tour!

Every weekend friends and family are looking for new ways to create memories together. This is why our Beer Tours are the perfect way to have a night on the town filled with fun, laughter, and of course, beer and food!

You’ll get an all-inclusive VIP tour of some of the best breweries Grand Rapids has to offer!

Raise A Glass Beer Tours

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

We are thrilled to bring the magic of the holiday season to life once again with our beloved production of *The Nutcracker*, running December 11-13 & 18-20, 2025, at DeVos Performance Hall. For so many families across West Michigan, this timeless tradition fills the season with wonder, joy, and unforgettable memories.

Join us as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince journey from a festive holiday party to a daring battle with mischievous mice, and finally, to the dazzling Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them with enchanting dances from around the world—including the breathtaking Waltz of the Flowers. With choreography by Val Caniparoli, stunning sets designed by Grand Rapids’ own Chris Van Allsburg (*The Polar Express*) and Tony Award-winner Eugene Lee, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Grand Rapids Symphony, our production is a feast for the senses that captures the magic of the season. We can’t wait to share this holiday tradition with you.

**Estimated Run Time:** 2 hours with one intermission

**Seating:** Reserved seating

**Accessibility:** Accessible and companion seating available

**Third-party ticket notice:** Don’t get scammed! If you buy your tickets anywhere other than the GRB Box Office or ticketmaster.com, you will pay more than the value of your ticket and miss important pre-show information. Some third-party sellers don’t even send the tickets, leaving patrons seatless and out of pockets.

**To avoid Ticketmaster fees:** Please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office for tickets by phone at 616.454.4771 ext 110, or in person. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office with any questions about this event via phone or by email at boxoffice@grballet.com.

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