JumpstArt Weekend
JumpstArt Weekend
Kick-off your summer right with JumpstART Weekend June 7 through 9 throughout downtown Kalamazoo. JumpstART is full of fun, art, food, and music in an entirely outdoor setup featuring events the community […]
Kick-off your summer right with JumpstART Weekend June 7 through 9 throughout downtown Kalamazoo. JumpstART is full of fun, art, food, and music in an entirely outdoor setup featuring events the community […]
Summer begins with the 73rd Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo! This two-day, juried art show features 100+ fine artists from across Michigan and the country showcasing their jaw dropping creations of usable and decorative art to feature, wear and use throughout your home, office, garden and […]
We invite you to celebrate the diversity and creativity of our town through live music, artists, and delicious food on First Fridays. Come Downtown Kalamazoo to support the local shops, restaurants and create a stronger community! Shops in Downtown Kalamazoo will have extended hours, specials and be hosting local artists. Enjoy grabbing a drink and […]
Kick-off your summer right with JumpstART Weekend June 7 through 9 throughout downtown Kalamazoo. JumpstART is full of fun, art, food, and music in an entirely outdoor setup featuring events the community has come to know and love: KIA Arts Fair, Art on the Mall, Do-Dah Parade, Kalamazoo Pride, and so much more! Kalamazoo Institute of Arts […]
Summer begins with the 73rd Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo! This two-day, juried art show features 100+ fine artists from across Michigan and the country showcasing their jaw dropping creations of usable and decorative art to feature, wear and use throughout your home, office, garden and […]
Kick-off your summer right with JumpstART Weekend June 7 through 9 throughout downtown Kalamazoo. JumpstART is full of fun, art, food, and music in an entirely outdoor setup featuring events the community has come to know and love: KIA Arts Fair, Art on the Mall, Do-Dah Parade, Kalamazoo Pride, and so much more! Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair Friday, June 7 […]
The “Do-Dah Parade” is Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11 am. We are 40 years old and it's time to "roll the dice" on life and play a few board games. This year's theme is Board-Amazoo. We are super excited to see what all of you will come up with. Don't you worry, you can […]
Kick-off your summer right with JumpstART Weekend June 7 through 9 throughout downtown Kalamazoo. JumpstART is full of fun, art, food, and music in an entirely outdoor setup featuring events the community has come to know and love: KIA Arts Fair, Art on the Mall, Do-Dah Parade, Kalamazoo Pride, and so much more! Kalamazoo Institute of Arts […]
Kick-off your summer right with JumpstART Weekend June 7 through 9 throughout downtown Kalamazoo. JumpstART is full of fun, art, food, and music in an entirely outdoor setup featuring events the community […]
Originally published in 1893 and 1901, Simon Pokagon’s birch bark stories were printed on thinly peeled and elegantly bound birch bark. In Dr. Blaire Morseau’s 2023 book, As Sacred to […]
Tuesdays on the Road is a program that is supported through our Kalamazoo Food Truck Rallies initiative. KELC Events is the organization that hosts the rally events as a way […]
Join us every Wednesday at Bronson Park from 5:30-6:30 pm for Workout Wednesdays, a lively community tradition! Get ready to sweat it out with free workout classes aimed at boosting […]
For the 6th year, Beats on Bates brings free outdoor entertainment to Downtown Kalamazoo every Wednesday evening from June through September on Bates Alley, running from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. […]
Michigan photographer Emily J. Gómez will share her work in New Cyanotype, explaining how and why she uses this handmade blueprint process. Through the series Unearthed, she investigates places where […]
Since the dawn of time, improv troupe Riddled with English has entertained the masses. Now, it’s your turn. High energy, short games, with lots of laughs. Get ready to get […]
Join the KIA as we remember Juneteenth, which is a holiday that commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States. Free general admission on June 15, 2024. 11:00 am […]
As Art Detectives and their caregivers commemorate Juneteenth at the KIA, join us at 11:15am for a reading of Tar Beach by multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and activist Faith Ringgold.
Joyce II Men is a Kalamazoo-based improv comedy troupe founded in 2019. Besides the Crawlspace, some of their favorite performance venues have been a nursing home, a dog park, and […]
Campers will have fun in these improv theater camps while building confidence and leadership skills. They will play improv games, be creative, and have fun creating scenes on the spot. […]
Campers will have fun in these improv theater camps while building confidence and leadership skills. They will play improv games, be creative, and have fun creating scenes on the spot. […]
During select ARTbreaks throughout the summer, artists featured in the 2024 West Michigan Area Show will deliver talks on their featured pieces and on their larger bodies of work, their […]
Tuesdays on the Road is a program that is supported through our Kalamazoo Food Truck Rallies initiative. KELC Events is the organization that hosts the rally events as a way to support the food truck industry and a concept called Placemaking. The Tuesdays on the Road event series is hosted June, July and August, and […]
Doors: 6:30PM | Show: 7:30PM Kalamazoo State Theatre is thrilled to announce that the legendary Keb’ Mo’, a master of American roots music, will grace its stage on June 18, 2024. Celebrated for his profound blend of blues, Americana, and soul, Keb’ Mo’ brings his unique sound and five-decade-spanning repertoire to the historic venue. This […]
Joy Harjo, the first Native American to be named the United States Poet Laureate, chronicles a sweeping view of ancestry, storytelling, and memory told through her signature lyrical poetry and prose. Harjo cites the teachers that forced her to fight battles throughout her life and surrounds them with compassion and understanding, sometimes facing horrendous realities […]
For the 6th year, Beats on Bates brings free outdoor entertainment to Downtown Kalamazoo every Wednesday evening from June through September on Bates Alley, running from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. With a diverse lineup of performers, it's the perfect opportunity to soak up some sunshine, enjoy live music, dance, and connect with friends in the […]
Join us every Wednesday at Bronson Park from 5:30-6:30 pm for Workout Wednesdays, a lively community tradition! Get ready to sweat it out with free workout classes aimed at boosting your physical and mental well-being while fostering a strong sense of togetherness. Let's cheer on our instructors and each other as we prioritize health and […]
Since 2003, Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs, chortles and guffaws to Kalamazoo. See what happens when what’s next is ANYBODY’s guess? Get ready for a face-melting good time! Show Date: June 21 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p
Join us for the Jerico Faire - a seasonal faire featuring a collection of 50+ local makers and artists for shopping, live music, and food trucks! This event is FREE to the public. Join us on Saturday, June 22nd at 2pm-8pm at Jerico at 1501 Fulford st, Kalamazoo. This will be an indoor and outdoor […]
Since 2003, Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs, chortles and guffaws to Kalamazoo. See what happens when what’s next is ANYBODY’s guess? Get ready for a face-melting good time! Show Date: June 22 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p
Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM The Kalamazoo State Theatre, one of the city’s most storied entertainment landmarks, is excited to announce Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Saturday, June 22, 2024. Fans can get early access to tickets during an online-only local presale happening this Thursday, December 7, at 10 AM. General public ticket sales begin on […]
Campers will have fun in these improv theater camps while building confidence and leadership skills. They will play improv games, be creative, and have fun creating scenes on the spot. All camps are taught by members of the improv team, Crawlspace Eviction. Class meets once a day for 5 days. No improv experience is necessary […]
Campers will have fun in these improv theater camps while building confidence and leadership skills. They will play improv games, be creative, and have fun creating scenes on the spot. All camps are taught by members of the improv team, Crawlspace Eviction. Age: 8-10 Date: June 24-28 Time: 1:00-4:00pm Class meets once a day for […]
Learn more about works featured in The Anniversary Show: Promised Gifts from the Joy and Timothy Light Collection with Dr. Mary-Louise Totton. This exhibition delves into the artistic heritage of China and Japan by exploring a variety of media, including ink paintings, calligraphy, and woodblock prints. Presented in collaboration with prominent local collectors Joy and […]
Tuesdays on the Road is a program that is supported through our Kalamazoo Food Truck Rallies initiative. KELC Events is the organization that hosts the rally events as a way to support the food truck industry and a concept called Placemaking. The Tuesdays on the Road event series is hosted June, July and August, and […]
For the 6th year, Beats on Bates brings free outdoor entertainment to Downtown Kalamazoo every Wednesday evening from June through September on Bates Alley, running from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. With a diverse lineup of performers, it's the perfect opportunity to soak up some sunshine, enjoy live music, dance, and connect with friends in the […]
Join us every Wednesday at Bronson Park from 5:30-6:30 pm for Workout Wednesdays, a lively community tradition! Get ready to sweat it out with free workout classes aimed at boosting […]
Get ready to ignite your summer with an electrifying comeback of Kalamazoo Caribbean Fest! After a five-year hiatus, the festival is back in full swing on June 28-29, bringing the pulsating rhythms of Reggae, Afrobeat, Reggaetón, Soca, Calypso, and Dancehall to Arcadia Festival Site. Don't miss out on the ultimate island music experience—mark your calendars […]
Described as “an eclectic group of improv-ers…a variety pack, if you will,” Canned Champagne is classy, yet down to earth; effervescent, yet digestible; bursting with flavor, yet sturdy in their […]