Upcoming Events
The DAAC is a performance and art venue in the heart of Grand Rapid's downtown arts district, The Avenue for the Arts. All shows at the DAAC are ALWAYS all ages and are usually $6.00 unless otherwise noted. Art openings are typically free of charge. Meetings always are-join us!

Looking for a show but don't see it listed here? Maybe it's at Mixtape Cafe or Mexicains Sans Frontieres, our neighbors up the street. GR Punx, check out GR Screamer.

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Monday 03/22/10

The Americas
Rooftops
Ambassador
Charles the Osprey

The Americas are an AMAZING 2-piece from Santa Rosa (thereabouts), CA, stopping in GR after their Chicago gig on the way to Detroit. They are currently on tour with the equally incrediblee Rooftops from Bellingham, WA.

Charles the Osprey and Ambassador are from here, and you probably think they're pretty okay dudes.

This show is for fans of Don Caballero, Battles, Maps & Atlases, pretty much anyone who's into thunderous drums and tappy fast guitar work.

I know it's a Monday, but what else do you have going on? Grab some dinner and a couple beers at Rockwell's, and pop on over for the show, so we can get these awesome bands some gas money to make it to Detroit. In return, they will rock your faces. Seriously. Big time.

Promoted by: Dustin

Tuesday 03/23/10

The Foundations program at GVSU's Department of Art & Design presents a Communal Dinner and Discussion with visiting Artist, Kevin Kaempf of the Chicago-based artist group People Powered.

Kaempf will lead a discussion on community, art, and collaboration.

Kaempf is a member of People Powered, a collective that “designs experimental pilot programs that integrate art, environmentalism, and communities. By presenting these projects in exhibitions and public locations in the city, People Powered creates a platform for discussing how these practices may intersect.” He is also an Instructor in the First Year Program at the School of the Art Institute (SAIC) in Chicago. Kaempf has exhibited extensively, including at the The Smart Museum of Art, the Hyde Park Art Center, Mess Hall, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. His publications include Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art; Parkett; WhiteWalls. For more information about Kaempf, visit www.peoplepowered.org

Attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish to pass. Vegetarian and vegan food will be provided by Brick Road Pizza. It would also be awesome if you brought your own chair.

Promoted by: GVSU

Wednesday 03/24/10

Want to set up a show, get involved or just meet some people?

We meet to talk about issues associated with running an organization; paying rent, keeping the space clean and setting up shows.

Meetings start at 7pm and last about an hour and a half. If you have a show in mind be sure to check the calendar for open dates that you might be interested in!

Friday 03/26/10

JES KRAMER
releasing a new tape that was recorded not recently but actually a long time ago. it's called MINT EXTRACT CITY and is being released on CURIOUS LACUNAE.

LOVESTRANGER, MD
Also releasing a tape, that tape also being MINT EXTRACT CITY because it's a split with jes!

RADIATOR HOSPITAL
the band that produced the best tape of the decade so far and probably unbeatable - 'my most imaginary friend'. get a copy of this tape from sam cook-parrott and listen to it constantly. there will probably be copies of it at this show.

BOGUE MILLIONAIRES
THE BEST BAND! really! listen to 'hot meridians' if you don't believe it. also has a tape for sale!

FR/LX
first show ever! also releasing a new tape, featuring members of party favorites, skeleton party, our man in havana, storytime, oyster thieves, 4d, boston, primus, and asia

CANDYBAR BOYS
who knows what they'll do next!

Saturday 03/27/10

Past Lives (Seattle, Wa. - Ex-Blood Brothers)
Air Waves (Brooklyn, NYC)
Victor! Fix the Sun (Grand Rapids, MI - Friction Records)

Promoted by: DITR Promotions

Sunday 03/28/10

The first gathering of Sunday Soup in Grand Rapids!

Sunday Soup is a monthly meal, hosted by the DAAC. We invite guest chefs to cook simple soups and brunch foods using local ingredients. Soup is the center of the meal because it is nourishing, economical, and easy to prepare in large batches. Other dishes and beverages complement the soup. The brunch meal is served family-style and sold for a modest profit at $5/person. At the end of each meal this income is given as a grant to support an artist initiative or community projects.

Have a project that needs funding? Check back soon, more details on how to apply will be posted ASAP!

This project is modeled on InCUBATE's Sunday Soup program in Chicago. learn more about it on their website

This month's soup chef's include:
Hunter Bridwell
Jaime Johnson
Mike Hoyt

There will be vegan options!

Promoted by: George

Sunday 03/28/10

Paul Baribeau (Plan-It-X Records - Gainesville, FL)
Almanac Shouters (Kalamazoo)
TBA

Also our buddy Leslie Perrine will be there with her new zine! check out an interview with her about the Chicago Zine Fest at The Onion AV Club!

Promoted by: George

Thursday 04/01/10

Facebook event page here.

Wonder Caverns
(featuring members of The Mighty Narwhale, The Little Village, Winnie Cooper, Small Space, and Petals Rang The Bell) takes the stage for the first time with our friends in The Juliets and the Ornery Little Darlings. This show is presented by The Division Avenue Arts Cooperative and by our gracious benefactor, Sir Hector T. Bolero III.

The Juliets
"The Juliets have created a beautiful, sometimes haunting, and brilliant sound." Media Junkie, December 2009, Also, "This CD is so good I was exercising and dancing to it and I skinned my toe." Kaylan's Grandma Judy, February 2010

Ornery Little Darlings
"Ornery Little Darlings, fronted by Emmi Chen and Jason Ewers, are a new rock n' roll band from Chicago...one can best describe their sound as a highly improbable ornery-as-hell-love-child between Billie Holiday and Lou Reed."

Promoted by: Dustin

Friday 04/02/10

THE THIRD ANNUAL 'STACHE BASH III

Beard and Mustache Competition

performances by:
SWELL
Victor! Fix the Sun
Selectronics

opening for Trimmings: Art for the Facialite, a facial hair themed group art show


all proceeds go to Blandford Nature Center's Mixed Greens program
sponsored by Kendall AIGA

Saturday 04/03/10 Sunday 04/04/10

City Center (Ypsilanti, MI)
Ghost Heart (Grand Rapids, MI)
Petals Rang the Bell (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Promoted by: DITR Promotions

Tuesday 04/06/10

Epstein (Asthmatic Kitty - Brooklyn / Miami )
Julianna Barwick (Brooklyn, NY)
Helado Negro (Asthmatic Kitty - Brooklyn, NY)

videos by Jonathan Dueck!

2007 Video and performance with 3 projections and 3 drummers in Calgary:

Promoted by: George

Wednesday 04/07/10

DAAC Board Meeting + Mini VolunteerFest!

Want to set up a show, get involved or just meet some people? Want to volunteer at a DAAC event?

We need your help at music shows and to help install and deinstall art exhibits! At the first board meeting of every month you'll have the opportunity to sign up to volunteer!

We meet to talk about issues associated with running an organization; paying rent, keeping the space clean and setting up shows.

Meetings start at 7pm and last about an hour and a half. If you have a show in mind be sure to check the calendar for open dates that you might be interested in!

Thursday 04/08/10

The American Dollar (from NYC)
Good Weather For Airstrikes
Lightning Bugs (Cookie Noise)

Promoted by: DITR Dan

Friday 04/09/10 Sunday 04/11/10
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Tuesday 04/13/10

NICE NICE (Portland, OR - Warp Records)
Flying Without Wingz (Gun Ru Hiptronica)

Promoted by: George

Friday 04/16/10

stand by for fantastic events from Avenue for the Arts and Speakequal!

Saturday 04/17/10 Tuesday 04/20/10

HOLD FOR KOLIN

Wednesday 04/21/10

Want to set up a show, get involved or just meet some people?

We meet to talk about issues associated with running an organization; paying rent, keeping the space clean and setting up shows.

Meetings start at 7pm and last about an hour and a half. If you have a show in mind be sure to check the calendar for open dates that you might be interested in!

Thursday 04/22/10

A Billion Ernies (CA Hardcore/Indie/Ska)
A Name For Ourselves (Grand Rapids Ska/Punk/Hardcore)
Three Cents Short (Hudsonville Pop Punk)
Squints (GR Punk)

Promoted by: Gary Mavis

Friday 04/23/10
Supernova Showcase Brought to you By SuperstarUniverse.com

See and Explosion of Stellar Local Art:

Alicia Menninga - Piano Sound and Visual Artist.
Aaron Taber - Photography
Annmarie - Custom Jewelry Artist
Amber Woosley - Photography
Astro Bats, DAST, Warp 51 - Experimental Sound and Visual Artists
Colin Mead - 2D and 3D Visual Artist
Edward Skellie - Painting and Drawing
Jowel Howell - 2D and 3D Visual Artist
Kryptonite - Hip Hop Sound Artist
Melissa Duimstra - Painting and Sculptures
Tom Duimstra - Painting and Sculptures


Saturday 04/24/10

Hold

Promoted by: Sam Snedeker

Thursday 04/29/10

Minnesota (GR )
Day In Day Out (Mt. Pleasant Style)
Natural Disasters

Promoted by: DITR Patrick

Friday 04/30/10 Saturday 05/01/10

MW FEST PREVIEW SHOW

Featuring:
Jes Kramer
+ 3 more TBA. All 4 bands are from Midwest Fest 2010.

Promoted by: DITR Corey

Sunday 05/02/10

hold for Joel.

Monday 05/03/10

hold for sam

Promoted by: sam snedeker

Friday 05/07/10

Open Land
Robot Comedian
Rosemary 3

Promoted by: Steve Bakker

Saturday 05/08/10

Breathe Owl Breathe ALBUM RELEASE SHOW!

More details to come!

Promoted by: George Wietor

Sunday 05/09/10

Son Drop (Kalamazoo, MI)
Jeremy Ruggles (Kalamazoo)

Promoted by: George

Friday 05/14/10 Thursday 05/20/10

MIDWEST FEST PRE - PARTY

7:00 - 7:40 Stepdad (Grand Rapids)
8:00 - 8:40 Skeleton Party (Grand Rapids)
9:00 - 9:40 Secret Twins (Ann Arbor)
10:00 - 10:40 The Little Village (Grand Rapids
11:00 - 11:40 Heart Shaped Hate (Chicago)

Full weekend wristbands - $25 (only 225 available)
Single night tickets are $10 (only 100 per night available)

Buy advance tickets and check out the rest of the shows on the Midwest Fest website.

We MUST enforce capacity - be prompt. be early.

Promoted by: DITR Promotions

Friday 05/21/10

MIDWEST FEST Day 1
6:00 - 6:40pm: Hot Garbage (Chicago)
7:00 - 7:40pm: The Reptilian (Kalamazoo)
8:00 - 8:40pm: Victor! Fix The Sun (Grand Rapids)
9:00 - 9:40pm: Brief Candles (Milwaukee)
10:00 - 10:40pm: Glowfriends (Kalamazoo)
11:30 - 12:30pm Sybris (Chicago)

Full weekend wristbands - $25 (only 225 available)
Single night tickets are $10 (only 100 per night available)

Buy advance tickets and check out the rest of the shows on the Midwest Fest website.

We MUST enforce capacity - be prompt. be early.

Promoted by: DITR Promotions

Saturday 05/22/10

MIDWEST FEST Day 2

6:00 - 6:40pm Galactic Vacationer (Mt. Pleasant)
7:00 - 7:40pm Ship Shape (Mt. Pleasant)
8:00 - 8:40pm Crash Sunday (Mt. Pleasant)
9:00 - 9:40pm Totally Boring (Mt. Pleasant)
10:00 - 10:40pm Heavy Times (Chicago)
11:30 - 12:30pm Wet Hair (Iowa City)

Full weekend wristbands - $25 (only 225 available)
Single night tickets are $10 (only 100 per night available)

Buy advance tickets and check out the rest of the shows on the Midwest Fest website.

We MUST enforce capacity - be prompt. be early.

Promoted by: DITR Promotions

Sunday 05/23/10

MIDWEST FEST DAY 3

4:00 - 4:00pm Fahri (Milwaukee)
5:00 - 5:40pm Jes Kramer (Manistee)
6:00 - 6:00pm Marco Polio & The New Vaccines (Detroit)
7:00 - 7:40pm Dr. Manhattan (Wauconda IL)
8:00 - 9:00pm Prizzy Prizzy Please (Bloomington, IN)
9:30 - 10:30pm Child Bite (Detroit)

Full weekend wristbands - $25 (only 225 available)
Single night tickets are $10 (only 100 per night available)

Buy advance tickets and check out the rest of the shows on the Midwest Fest website.

We MUST enforce capacity - be prompt. be early.

Promoted by: DITR Promotions

Thursday 05/27/10

Girlfight
Red Knife Lottery
+TBA

Promoted by: gary

Friday 06/04/10

Stephen Steinbrink (Gilgongo Records - Az.)
Married in Berdichev (Az.)

Some friends on tour from Arizona - You may have seen Stephen play at Paisley Park last fall?

Promoted by: George

Saturday 06/12/10

Hold for Dustin

Rick Beerhorst Band +tba

Promoted by: Dustin

Sunday 06/13/10

Hold

Promoted by: Shawn

Monday 06/14/10

Hold

Promoted by: Shawn

Tuesday 06/15/10

Victor! Fix the Sun
Pianos Become the Teeth
Good Teeth/Gold Teeth

Promoted by: gary

Friday 06/18/10

THE WANKY'S from England extreme noise terror/varukers
LOTUS FUCKER crushing HC from DC
Plenty more will be added for this awesome event

Promoted by: ryan cappelletti

Saturday 06/26/10

hold for Aaron.

Thursday 07/08/10

Suis La Lune
Heaviness of the Load

Promoted by: gary

Monday 07/12/10

A Name For Ourselves (Grand Rapids Ska/Punk/Hardcore)
Don't Mess With Winkie (Illinois Reggae/Ska/Punk)
+ TBA

Promoted by: Gary Mavis

Thursday 08/05/10

PARANOID TIME (Kalamazoo MI)
BEING (Dayton OH)
INFIRMARY (Peoria IL)
THE RITA (Vancouver BC Canada)
RUSALKA (Vancouver BC CANADA)
TASKMASTER (Vancouver BC Canada)

Promoted by: sam snedeker

Wednesday 08/11/10

Battle of Wolf 359
June Paik
Good Teeth/Gold Teeth

Promoted by: gary