The Stray

07/18/2026

Closing early at 2 today. See you next week!

07/15/2026

Coming up this week!

Friday night we’re joined by John Everett, Emily Seward, and a full band performance from Kennedy Perez. Free show!

Thursday night is Trivia Night with Greg King.

Saturday we’re closing early for a private family event at 2pm.

We have live art from Sophia Van Harn on Thursday morning.

See you soon!

07/08/2026

Coming up this week!

Friday we host YaYa Biggs’ album release show with Sunken Melody and Normal Mode!

Saturday we host Volume 2 of Tommy Pancy’s Jazz Bash. Free from 3-close with live jazz performances from 5 bands plus an open jazz jam to close it out!

Thursday is Board Game Night at 6:30

07/02/2026

Join us for year two of the Jazz Bash Jazz Festival at The Stray! Catch West Michigan’s best jazz groups all day for FREE!

Saturday, July 11. Performances start at 3pm and continue until close. Open Jam begins at 8pm.

Featuring:
Aris Chalin Trio, Tran-Kitchen Quintet, Quantum Committee, Idamdra Fegel Quartet, HCJO Quartet

Open jam session to start at 8:00. Free and open to all!

Organized by Tommy Pancy!

06/30/2026

New sandwich drops tomorrow at lunch!

06/30/2026

Closing early on Friday at 4:30, closed all day Saturday.

Trivia is on as scheduled for 6:30 on Thursday night!

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

Tonight we’re joined by Lighting Matches, Deerfield Run, and Tony Halchak & the Happenstance for a free rock show!

Saturday evening we’re hosting Checkered Lillies single release show joined by Rebekah Jon and Monica James.

Both shows are FREE ENTRY. See you soon!

06/13/2026

Coming up this week at The Stray!

Thursday night is Trivia Night at 6:30

Friday is Irish Night with the Grand Rapids Irish Traditional Session, this group is welcome to guests who wish to play along! 7pm

Saturday night we have a benefit show with Jack Droppers and the Best Intentions

We have live artists coming in:
Monday Morning - Karen VanKlompenberg
Tuesday Morning - Sophia VanHarn
Next Week Wednesday Morning - Rebecca Rodriguez

06/10/2026

Coming up this week at The Stray!

Thursday night is board game night at 6:30

Friday we’re hosting a free-entry show with a mixture of Americana, folk, country, and bluegrass featuring Michael Riley, newly formed bluegrass quartet The Merry Men, and The Benjamin Tate Band.

Saturday night we have a trippy psych rock and electronic show featuring Ficus, Empress Eyes, and Detroit-based Sugar Sharp. We’re also excited to feature liquid light projections at this show!

We have live artists coming in again
Monday Morning - Karen VanKlompenberg
Tuesday Morning - Sophia VanHarn