Join WYCE in recognizing Pride Month.

This summer, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and Querkus Creative are taking insect appreciation on the road with an event series called "Moths on Tour!" 

"Moths on Tour" features a technique called "light sheeting" to attract moths, beetles, flies, and more for attendees to observe and appreciate the insects. 

There are three after-dark events this summer in Kent, Muskegon, and Newaygo County.

Learn more about "Moths on Tour" at naturenearby dot org slash events.

The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is kicking off summer with its popular Summer Reading Challenge, designed for readers of all ages. 

Running from June 2nd to August 30, 2025, this program invites the entire community to set reading goals, track their progress, and win prizes at no cost.

There are several reading challenges available.  

To sign up, register online at grpl.org,  or in person at any GRPL location. 

The Japanese Animation, Film, and Art Expo -- "JAFAX" -- returns to DeVos Place Convention Center on June 27th through 29th for three days of activities, exhibitors, gaming, and entertainment with a focus on Japanese animation and pop culture. 

Support for WYCE comes from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc....bringing free summer programming like the Relax at Rosa live music lunch series on Thursdays, street soccer leagues and farmers markets at Las Canchas, outdoor movies, and more. 

This Thursday, June 26th, Relax at Rosa has live music from Normal Mode!

There will also be food trucks and Quinn Mathews' live broadcast of WYCE's "GR Live" from Rosa Parks Amphitheatre at noon.

You can follow @downtowngrinc for details on upcoming event announcements from DGRI, and downtowngr dot org

Support for WYCE comes from Kickstand Productions presenting Todd Rundgren live at Bell's Beer Garden on Wednesday, July 9th

A longtime performer and producer, Todd Rundgren brings a diverse music experience to the stage in Kalamazoo. 

Tickets and more information on this 18 and up show are available now at KICKSTAND PRODUCTIONS dot NET (kickstandproductions.net)

17 and under are permitted with a guardian. 

Last Mile Café is a local, Black, and woman-owned business that aims to change the narrative of coffee to be more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive. 

They sell only coffees with ethically and sustainably sourced beans, as well as compostable packaging and shipping materials. 

More info is available at lastmile-dot-cafe *(lastmile.cafe)

Support for WYCE comes from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc....bringing free summer programming like the Relax at Rosa live music lunch series on Thursdays, street soccer leagues and farmers markets at Las Canchas, outdoor movies, and more. 

This Thursday, June 26th, Relax at Rosa has live music from Normal Mode!

There will also be food trucks and Quinn Mathews' live broadcast of WYCE's "GR Live" from Rosa Parks Amphitheatre at noon.

You can follow @downtowngrinc for details on upcoming event announcements from DGRI, and downtowngr dot org

WYCE's Specialty programming on Friday includes Acoustic Cafe from 9-11 am and Local Spins from 11 am until Noon.

If you can't catch the shows on Friday, you can now listen to a replay on the weekend. 

On Sunday, it's Acoustic Cafe from 3-5 pm and Local Spins from 5-6 right here on a World of Music, 88.1 FM WYCE, on our app, and streaming online at WYCE dot org.

Support for WYCE comes from Kickstand Productions presenting Todd Rundgren live at Bell's Beer Garden on Wednesday, July 9th

A longtime performer and producer, Todd Rundgren brings a diverse music experience to the stage in Kalamazoo. 

Tickets and more information on this 18 and up show are available now at KICKSTAND PRODUCTIONS dot NET (kickstandproductions.net)

17 and under are permitted with a guardian.