The Stray

The Stray The Stray is a coffee shop + music and arts venue in Grand Rapids, MI.
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SUMMER SPECIALS DROP TOMORROWTap into your childhood nostalgia and listen for the warbly recording of La Cucaracha as th...
06/02/2026

SUMMER SPECIALS DROP TOMORROW

Tap into your childhood nostalgia and listen for the warbly recording of La Cucaracha as the ice cream truck drives by. These summer specials are inspired by some of our favorite classic treats.

The Division Arts Festival is THIS SATURDAY, June 6 from 2 till 9! Will we see you there?Dozens of art vendors, internat...
06/01/2026

The Division Arts Festival is THIS SATURDAY, June 6 from 2 till 9! Will we see you there?

Dozens of art vendors, international restaurants, food trucks, kids zone, beer tent, and live music all day!

Performances:
Nathan Walton & The Remedy (Rock/Soul) 2pm-3pm
Ostia (Latin) 3:30-4:30
Pacific Island Dancers 4:30
The Great Lakes Brass Band (New Orleans Style Jazz/Second Line) 5:00-6:00
Da’Veonce & DaFunk Gang (Funk/Dance) 6:30-7:30
The Mannequins (Punk/Rock) 8:00-8:50

Come out for this free All-Ages event on 43rd and Division from 2-9pm on Saturday, June 6!

Coming up this week!Tonight (Wednesday) is our last Open Band Night. We’re taking the summer off and then will start it ...
05/27/2026

Coming up this week!

Tonight (Wednesday) is our last Open Band Night. We’re taking the summer off and then will start it up again on September 9, after Labor Day.

Thursday is Board Game Night at 6:30

Friday night we’re hosting Freddy Griffeth (EP Release) along with Ironwood and Erin Monroe.

Saturday we’re joined by Jordan Hamilton and Brandon Fitzpatrick & the Element

Saturday afternoon we’re hosting Olivia Vargas’s student music recital at 3pm.

Live Art:
Monday 6/01 Afternoon: Karen VanKlompenberg
Tuesday Afternoon Sophia VanHarn

The 2026 Division Arts Festival is right around the corner!Come out for this free All-Ages event on 43rd and Division fr...
05/21/2026

The 2026 Division Arts Festival is right around the corner!

Come out for this free All-Ages event on 43rd and Division from 2-9pm on Saturday, June 6!

Dozens of art vendors, international restaurants, food trucks, kids zone, beer tent, and live music all day!

Performances:
Nathan Walton & The Remedy (Rock/Soul) 2pm-3pm
Ostia (Latin) 3:30-4:30
The Great Lakes Brass Band (New Orleans Style Jazz/Second Line) 5:00-6:00
Da’Veonce & DaFunk Gang (Funk/Dance) 6:30-7:30
The Mannequins (Punk/Rock) 8:00-8:50

Coming up this week at The Stray!Thursday Trivia is BACK! With Host Greg King.Listening room style concerts:Friday we’re...
05/21/2026

Coming up this week at The Stray!

Thursday Trivia is BACK! With Host Greg King.

Listening room style concerts:

Friday we’re hosting Monica James, Understrings, and Wilson Ave.
Saturday we’re joined by Dylan Tolbert, Deerfield Run Duo, and JH Patton & the Good Companions.
Both shows are free-entry and begin at 7pm

Monday we’ll be closed for Labor Day.

Next Week Wednesday is our FINAL Open Band Night for the summer! It’ll start up again after Labor Day.

Live Art:
Thursday Morning - Sophia VanHarn
Friday Morning - Lloyd Van Duyn
Next Tuesday Morning - Rebecca Rodriguez

COMING UP SOON: The Division Arts Festival is back on Saturday, June 6 from 2-9pm. Free outdoor fun, art, music, and great international food!

Coming up at The Stray!Listening room conceets this Friday and Saturday featuring Violet Velure, Rabbit Fur, Josh Garvel...
05/14/2026

Coming up at The Stray!

Listening room conceets this Friday and Saturday featuring Violet Velure, Rabbit Fur, Josh Garvelink + Stray Horses on Friday and Tony Geren, Gabriel Goldstein, and Annie Bacon + Her Oshen on Saturday

Monday Night we have an art and music showcase by Godwin Heights district schools titled “I belong, I matter”.

On Tuesday we have an unplugged Oldtime Jam with host Keala Venema!

Live art:
Alexis Hannah - Friday afternoon
Karen VanKlompenberg - Monday Afternoon
Sophia VanHarn - Tuesday Afternoon

Coming up this week!Tonight (Tuesday) we have Keala Venema’s unplugged irish session at 7. Wednesday is Open Band Night ...
05/05/2026

Coming up this week!

Tonight (Tuesday) we have Keala Venema’s unplugged irish session at 7.

Wednesday is Open Band Night with host Nathan Walton.

Thursday night Trivia is canceled :(

Friday we’re hosting songs from the north country, a writer’s round featuring Ed Dupas, Michael Crittenden, and Josh Rose.

Saturday night we’re hosting Sometime Soon and the Kelly Quinn Blues Experience.

We have live art this week:
Lloyd VanDuyn on Friday morning
Rebecca Rodriguez next Tuesday morning
Alexis Hannah next Friday afternoon

We have a Bluewater Kings Showcase night next Monday the 11th.

05/05/2026

Starting tomorrow!

We’ve got a limited batch of housemade limoncello available. Enjoy this Italian-style apertif, served with a sfogliatine biscuit.

Coming up this week!Wednesday is Open Band Night! May is our last month of OBN. After May 27 we’ll be taking the summer ...
04/28/2026

Coming up this week!

Wednesday is Open Band Night! May is our last month of OBN. After May 27 we’ll be taking the summer off and then it’ll come back after Labor Day on on Wednesday, September 9. Signups are at 6:30.

Thursday Night is Board game night at 6:30

Listening Room Style Concerts:
Friday: Truth in Jazz Gordon Goodwin Tribute 7PM
Saturday: The Westside, The Capstone Volunteers, & LIE. 7PM

Tickets for Friday and Saturday’s shows are available now.

Next Tuesday, May 5th: We have Keala Venema’s Unplugged Irish Session at 7pm!

Live Art from:
Friday afternoon: Alexis Hannah live art

Coming Up This Week!Tuesday Night we’re hosting an unplugged Oldtime Jam with Keala Venema!On Wednesday, we have open ba...
04/20/2026

Coming Up This Week!

Tuesday Night we’re hosting an unplugged Oldtime Jam with Keala Venema!

On Wednesday, we have open band night! Signups at 6:30 and performances start at 7.

Thursday Night we have Trivia Night with Greg King. Signups are at 6:30.

Listening room style Concerts:

Friday Night we’re hosting an album release show for Rivereye, a new project by Max Lockwood and friends, we’re joined by The Temperances who’ll be kicking off the night!

Saturday night we have an album release show from No Collar Coyote, fronted by Nathan Walton with support from The Incantations and All Points Bulletin.

Tickets for Friday and Saturdays concerts are available now. Save a few bucks by buying them in advance!

This week we have live art featuring:
Lloyd Van Duyn Friday Morning
Rebecca Rodriguez Next Tuesday Morning

Address

4253 Division Avenue S
Grand Rapids, MI
49548

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm

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