If you're in the mood for live music and don't want a crowd of thousands, come to the Intersection. One of Grand Rapids' oldest (27 years and going) and best concert venues, the club has hosted a pre-superstardom Kid Rock, as well as No Doubt, Jewel, Billy Corgan and Limp Bizkit. It's also a popular hangout for arena rockers touring the region, including Creed, Red Hot Chili Peppers and native sons The Verve Pipe.

The rock-meets-industrial decor, pool tables and endless draft varieties give Intersection an air of rock authenticity. There's a show almost every night of the week.

 (Photo: courtesy of Janet Reid)