Winter Nights | Fat Tuesday Celebration

February 9 | 5-9 pm | Entertainment: 6-8 pm Brighten the season with Winter Nights at Meijer Gardens, a lively Tuesday evening series celebrating art, culture and creativity. Explore Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park after dark as the Garden Pavilion and BISSELL Corridor come alive with live performances by local and regional artists, illuminated installations, whimsical projections and unexpected moments of discovery. Each evening offers a different experience, inviting guests to gather, explore and see familiar spaces in a new light. Make a night of it with seasonal food and beverages available for purchase in the James & Shirley Balk Café, thoughtfully paired with each evening’s programming. Colorful, creative and full of surprises, Winter Nights offers a warm escape from the Michigan winter and a fresh way to experience Meijer Gardens. Garden Pavilion: Great Lakes Brass Winter Nights at Meijer Gardens will serve as the grand finale of Carnival season for Great Lakes Brass! Michigan-grown and New Orleans-inspired, GLB is bringing its expanded lineup to fill Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park with the infectious rhythms, bold brass, and high-energy grooves that make you move. Blending iconic traditional Mardi Gras music with spirited originals and funky, fresh takes on crowd-favorite covers, the band delivers a sound rooted in New Orleans tradition and infused with its own Great Lakes spirit. BISSELL Corridor: River Rogues Jazz Band Since 1995, the River Rogues Jazz Band has been bringing the spirit and sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz to audiences, specializing in everything from foot-stomping struts and lively swing to slow, soulful moanin’ blues. Drawing inspiration from the legendary music of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet, and many others, we celebrate the rich history, infectious rhythms, and timeless melodies of this uniquely American art form. It’s music we love to play and are always delighted to share with audiences—wherever the good times roll! Café Features: Smoked Chicken & Sausage Gumbo | French Quarter Beignets Included with general admission. Free for Members of Meijer Gardens.