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Andrew W.K. // 5.10.18

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Twin Peaks // 4.20.18

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Protomartyr // 3.18.18

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Screaming Females // 3.11.18

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Talib Kweli // 2.17.18

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Today Mon. 03 / 30

Today’s Events

YOGA in the Internet!

Doors open @ 7:00 pm

Happy Hour

Sun – Thu

4-6pm & 11pm-1am
$1 off MI Products & $2 off Well Drinks!

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  • TEAM SCHEME FEATURE! This is Rob, our sweet stage Lighting Director since 2014! As we highlight these incredible individuals who make up our team, we'd also like to highlight that we are raising funds for them during the shutdown via GoFundMe: LINK IN BIO Here's what the team had to say about Rob! “Best hugs. Best enthusiasm. Best taste in music. Best Dad. I wish he was my Dad. Sorry Dad.” “Great taste in music! He's an incredible artist and is extremely personable. He's awesome and I enjoy every time I see him at work.” “I’ve learned so many good bands from Rob. He’s always down to give music suggestions, as well as go home and listen to yours. And these days that actually means a lot.” “A master at giving you a killer light show. All Robs go to Heaven.” “Always so happy to see him working a show, sweet and funny, knows his shit and nerds out.” “Rob Burt is my teddy bear! I always get a hug! Hell of a drummer and when he don’t like something, he’ll let you know.” There are just a few days left to donate to our team: LINK IN BIO
  • TEAM SCHEME FEATURE! This is Squid, who joined the our squad last year! As we highlight these incredible individuals who make up our team, we'd also like to highlight that we are raising funds for them during the shutdown via GoFundMe: LINK IN BIO Here's what the team had to say about Squid! “Squid is a fast learner and consistently checks in on everyone. They go out of their way to make sure staff and patrons are taken care of. Also check them out on vocals. Dudes nuts and it's wild to see when you're used to them being kind and positive. Squid rules!” “SQUID! One of the coolest kids I’ve ever met, so happy when we work the same gigs, know it’s gonna be a good night every time!” “Squid’s booming presence is what I live most about them. Also... they’re silly as hell!” “Squid is always very positive and very fun to work with.” “Squid is the new truth. I live for this kid. Funniest person I know. A true sweetheart but being mean for the bit. The never ending bit.” “The frickin best bud! Always has an amazing and kind attitude and I'm always laughing because of them.” There are just a few days left to donate to our team: LINK IN BIO
  • TEAM SCHEME MIDNIGHT FEATURE! This is Joe, who took the road from security to barback to bartender and has been with the Scheme posse since 2014! As we highlight these incredible individuals who make up our team, we'd also like to highlight that we are raising funds for them during the shutdown via GoFundMe: LINK IN BIO Here's what the team had to say about Joe! “Joe doesn’t want the attention but he’s honestly one of the best buds around.” “Becky two belts! I love Joe. His laugh is the best and I'll only say this once: Joe is the champ! He crushed us all at final fantasy football. He is a gracious, humble and kind champion.” “It was love at first sight.” “Joe is like a hero, theres not much to say more than that. I'd trust him with not only my life but with everyone else’s.” “Always so excited to see Joe behind the bar! He always asks me how I'm doing and I know he genuinely cares.” “Joe is the nicest man in Grand Rapids. He’s a total flirt and a dynamite cook.” “Talented, a good friend and has the finest dimples!” There are just a few days left to donate to our team: LINK IN BIO
  • TEAM SCHEME FEATURE! This is Sam, who joined the security team in 2019! As we highlight these incredible individuals who make up our team, we'd also like to highlight that we are raising funds for them during the shutdown via GoFundMe: LINK IN BIO Here is what the team had to say about Sam! “Sam always comes to work with a positive attitude. They keep snacks on them pretty often and I love that about a person. They love to dance and are extremely accepting and kind.” “Sam is incredibly creative, smart and caring. She's an absolute badass and her sense of style is the most rad.” “Sam G is so much fun to work with and always has your back!” “Awesome human. Love talking with her any chance I get, she works hard and is such a caring individual.” “Sam is an angel from heaven. She has the best since of humor of anyone I’ve ever met. She has an unbreakable spirit. When shit gets tough she’s always singing and dancing her way right through it. Her presence makes any situation better.” “Heart of gold, eyes of emerald, incredible sense of style.” We only have a few days left for raising funds via our GoFundMe campaign: LINK IN BIO
  • TEAM SCHEME FEATURE! This is Venson, who joined the security/barback team in 2013 and is now one of our essential venue Lighting Directors! As we highlight these incredible individuals who make up our team, we'd also like to highlight that we are raising funds for them during the shutdown via GoFundMe: LINK IN BIO Here’s what the team had to say about Venson! “Venson works hard and typically stays low key. He's funny, kind, passionate and brave. He's an amazing father and when he smiles it brightens everyone's mood.” “Venson is one of the funniest m'fers I've ever met. He'll just look at me a certain way when I first see him and I start laughing. There's a lot of depth to him and underneath that tough exterior he has a really kind and loving heart. I still don't understand how his kids are that cute though.” “Venson is the best lyricist I know.” “Venson! Such a cool ass human. So intelligent. And hellooooo why hasn’t he gotten a damn record deal yet?! SO freakin’ talented.” “This dude is one tough nut to crack but once you do he’s funny as hell." We only have a few days left for raising funds via our GoFundMe campaign: LINK IN BIO
  • TEAM SCHEME MIDNIGHT FEATURE! This is Kim, on the security and barback team since 2016! As we highlight these incredible individuals who make up our team, we'd also like to highlight that we are raising funds for them during the shutdown via GoFundMe: LINK IN BIO Here's what the team had to say about Kim! “Kim loves everyone!” “Kim cares more about you then you do. She’s full of love but will tell you exactly how it is to your face. Super honest and the dankest bud.” “Seriously the most badass bitch I’ve ever known, takes absolutely no shit yet also says the sweetest things. She always keeps it real, no matter what, and I love that about her.” “Kim is like the easiest person to talk to, and she genuinely cares about what everyone has to say.” “Feisty and sweet all rolled up into one beautiful blunt wrapper!” “Kim keeps all of us goons in check. She takes no shit from anyone, but is also incredibly compassionate. Kim is such a good mom that her motherly instincts carry into her work. She’s always looking out for us.” “Momma Kim is one of the best people I’ve ever met! She will give you the world but she don’t take any mess either!” You can help us through this bummertown of a time by donating to our team: LINK IN BIO
  • Our friends at @hoomhits put out a call to our music community for songs created in our current state of isolation. The result? TWO FULL VOLUMES of songs to be released via bandcamp at 6:00pm. Proceeds from sales are going to our GoFundMe campaign. We are so grateful and so excited to hear what’s been created. Thank you all so much for your talent and support. We love you. Tune in soon: hoomhits.bandcamp.com
  • TEAM SCHEME FEATURE! This is Pat, bartender/supervisor since the beginning! As we highlight these incredible individuals who make up our team, we'd also like to highlight that we are raising funds for them during the shutdown via GoFundMe: LINK IN BIO Here's what the team had to say about Pat! “Pat has an uncanny ability to woo the entire bar just by letting that long hair down.” “Pat Carter starts working the second he walks in the door. Before he punches in he already has checked the room and picked up all the glassware. I love that about him. It shows he really cares about the appearance of the bar.” “He has an endless knowledge of classic horror movies, definitely has the best hair of team scheme, Pat genuinely is the sweetest.” “Pat is just a straight up cool guy. He’s modest, generous and funny as hell, not to mention his music taste is on point.” “Not only is Pat one of the best bartenders I know who makes delicious drinks, but he's also so damn nice and funny and could totally be a hair model.” “Pat is very modest. Any time he is paid a compliment he gets embarrassed and brushes it off. He has great taste in comics, movies, and music.” “A great co-worker and I love talking about movies and video games with him!” “Pat is one of a kind. So sweet, a great concert companion and has the best smile. He has a cautiousness to him that I understand well. He’s loyal and reliable and is wonderful to be around.” HELP US THROUGH THE SHUTDOWN: LINK IN BIO
  • TEAM SCHEME MIDNIGHT FEATURE! This is Adam whose job title is "this, that and everything" and he has been on the squad since 2015! As we highlight these incredible individuals who make up our team, we'd also like to highlight that we are raising funds for them during the shutdown via GoFundMe: LINK IN BIO Here's what the team had to say about Adam! “Adam is creative, passionate, fearless and willing to do what it takes to get the job done. He’s all about that team mentality and has brilliant ideas to re-vamp procedures in his own unique way.” “Hands down, Adam is the best. He's constantly finding new was to improve the venue and always gives the best advice. He cares about everyone and is ready to tackle anything thrown his way. He inspires us by always reminding us that, ‘you're doin great’” “Seriously I don’t think anyone could be more amazing. His laughter is infectious and he’s such a kind hearted human. And so GODDAMN TALENTED.” “Adam is my brother from another mother!!! I see a lot of myself in him. He tells it like it is and has the most infectious laugh I’ve ever heard.” “Adam is hilarious and can fix almost anything. Love him to death.” “Adam does more at scheme than I realize. I have been trained on countless things “the Adam way”. He is our champion. Adam is the first person to give positive reinforcement and it’s HUGE. (Not even in a work environment).” “Adam is such a kindhearted person with an incredible sense of humor.” “Really talented bartender who also happens to be a total sweetheart.” You can help us through this bummertown of a time by donating to our team: LINK IN BIO

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