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Café Inquiry (Grand Rapids) – 2025: The Year in Science

Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Every year seems to see rapid progress in almost all areas of science, and 2025 was no exception. Here at Café Inquiry, it has become a tradition to devote at least one meeting to exploring a few of the exciting advances and their implications for the future. Join us as we take our annual look …

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Living Without Religion Support Group (Grand Rapids)

Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. If you have left your …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit)

The Brakeman 22 John R Street, Detroit, MI, United States

This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit) will be held at The Brakeman. Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever …

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Annual Darwin Day Lecture

Fountain Street Church - Chapel 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids

Please join us for a lecture, Today's Junk, Tomorrow's Triumph: Lessons on Evolutionary Contingency, Inertia, and Innovation from the Long-Term Evolution Experiment with E. coli presented by Evolutionary Biologist, Dr. Zachary Blount. Dr. Zachary Blount, Evolutionary Biologist at Michigan State University, is a principal researcher on the longest running evolutionary experiment in history. Dr. Blount has …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids)

Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits, Kentwood 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE, Kentwood

Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for Café Inquiry events …

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Café Inquiry (ONLINE) – Fear of a Round Planet

Online Meeting – Link in Event Details

 This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Join us ONLINE for a Special Guest Presentation by Glenn Branch! When Charles K. Johnson, the president of the International Flat Earth Research Society, died in 2001, he seemed at the time to be the last apostle of his unusual creed. Twenty-four years on, …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Flint)

Grand Blanc Tap Bar & Grill 3021 E. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, United States

Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for Café Inquiry events …

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Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids)

Wealthy Street Bakery 610 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Science Fiction has long been a genre which has explored Humanist values. Join us as we read and discuss everything from classic sci-fi to newly published works.  We will be reading Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut for our February meeting. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group …

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Café Inquiry (Grand Rapids) – Immigration and the Economy

Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IS BACK! DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD SATURDAY NIGHT MARCH 7!!! Certain segments of our population and many members of our government espouse the view that immigrants are ruining our country and are a drain on resources and the economy. But is any of that true? Join us at our …

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Living Without Religion Support Group (Grand Rapids)

Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. If you have left your …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit)

The Brakeman 22 John R Street, Detroit, MI, United States

This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit) will be held at The Brakeman. Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon)

Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar 221 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon, United States

This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) will be held at Liquid Assets. By popular request we'll have suggested topics for discussion each month, to be posted here a few days before the event. Tentative discussion topics for this month are, “Finding Life Elsewhere” and “Butt Breathing”. Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” …

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