Books & Mortar Bookfair: Reading is Resistance
We partnered with Books & Mortar for another book fair this July. The theme is “Reading is Resistance” and there will be a curated selection including…
7-Eleven Pop-up Party w/ Let's Stay Home and One Stop Coney
Event details available at the venue.
Jazz Jam w/ Tommy Pancy
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday starting June 14th from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the…
Arm Cuff Workshop w/ SOCCO
Buy Your Ticket Get ready for festival season by creating a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll wear all summer long! Join SOCCO on Tuesday, July 14th from 6:30–8:00 PM…
Geeks Who Drink Trivia w/ PizzaMI Food Truck
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from…
Nature Night: Bird Photographer, Steve Jessmore
Event details available at the venue.
Free Show Friday: Supo w/ Bodyguards (indie/pop/rock)
Supo is the musical project of Gupta, launched in 2023 after she committed to writing only from genuine personal experience as an adult. Her debut album…
Perfume/ Cologne Mixology Class with Wild Daisy
Event details available at the venue.
Suncatcher Class with Wild Daisy
Event details available at the venue.
Neko Taiyaki Brunch
Join us for another super fun brunch with Neko Taiyaki! They will be slinging a variety of delicious Japanese stuffed waffles and Speciation will be slinging…
Free Show Friday: Mark Lavengood (bluegrass)
We are stoked to welcome Mark Lavengood back to the taproom for TWO shows this summer! Mark brings the kind of feel-good, foot-stomping energy that makes you…
Drink Beer. Save Turtles.
Event details available at the venue.
Ancient Tattoos
Every wondered what you can learn from a tattooed mummy? Come hang out with @archaeologyink and Jackie Rye at @speciationales on July 26th to find out! . At…
Sip & Swap: A Community Clothing Swap
Event details available at the venue.
Free Show Friday: The Moonrays (cosmic surf rock)
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage! Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock! The Moonrays play every last…
Bug Club!
Join us for Bug Club! A group of bug lovin’ Michiganders building our own community for insect admiration and education. First Tuesday of every month from…
Knitfaced with Unwind GR
Event details available at the venue.
Free Show Friday: Cosmic Knot (Solo Acoustic)
Join us for an intimate solo acoustic evening with Tom of Cosmic Knot — the Michigan artist who literally makes music with nature, having invented…
Speciation Book Club: The Underworld by Susan Casey
That’s right, Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every 2 months to give you…
Free Show Friday: Ascension & Strange Skin (Industrial/Post-Punk)
Strange Skin - West MI Industrial / Post-Punk / Shoegaze Ascension - Midwest US based post-industrial 21+ // No Cover // Music @ 9pm
Speciation Book Club: Empire of Ants by Susanne Foitzik, Olaf Fritsche
That’s right, Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every 2 months to give you…
Speciation Book Club: Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer
That’s right, Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every 2 months to give you…