Performers

 
 

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The Performers’ Guide to Grand Rapids

Where Are We Performing?!

The newest comedy theater and training center in Grand Rapids, The Comedy Project. TCP is located at 540 Leonard St NW suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in the heart of the West Side of Grand Rapids. In order to enter the theater, please use the entrance off Quarry Avenue. You will see signs that point you in the direction of the parking lot and main entrance.

Parking

TCP has a parking lot that performers and attendees can use. It is located off Quarry Ave and the main TCP entrance is located right there! However, parking is prohibited in this lot on Sunday before 1 pm. There is also plenty of street parking throughout the neighborhood. All of these options are free!

Lodging:

Nearby hotels include:

  • The Grand River Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown

  • Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

  • AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

  • Plenty of inexpensive and nearby AirBnB options

Nearby Food & Drink

The West Side is home to many fantastic restaurants and bars! Some of our favorites are included on the list below.

  • Mitten Brewing: great pizza and beer

  • Long Road Distillers: fancy cocktails and yummy snacks

  • People’s Cider Company: unique cider

  • Chicago Gyro: tasty Philly sandwich and falafel

  • Our Tavern: local dive bar

  • Roots Brew Shop: tasty coffee

  • New Holland-The Knickerbocker: beer and all sorts of food!

  • The Sovengard: Scandinavian inspired

Top Activities

(for when you’re not performing)

  • Downtown Market

  • Farmer’s Market

  • John Ball Zoo

  • Frederik Meijer Gardens

  • Grand Rapids Public Museum

  • Grand Rapids Art Museum

  • Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA)

  • Grand Rapids African American Museum

  • Clique Bowling Lanes

  • Robinette’s Apple Haus and Winery

  • Schwallier’s Country Basket

Transportation

Uber and Lyft are both very popular in the Grand Rapids area, so that is probably the simplest way to get around! However, the DASH bus is free and is an excellent way to navigate the downtown area and The Rapid bus system is helpful to navigate a variety of routes throughout Grand Rapids.