Stuart MacDonald, who has fooled Penn and Teller on “Fool Us” and is the current North American Champion of Magic, brings a show full of humor and next-level impossible magic. As a two-time world champion People’s Choice Winner, he captivates audiences with his extraordinary skills. Fresh from 17 sold-out performances at Rome’s renowned Ghione Theater, […]
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 […]
Our inaugural Gallery Gathering will focus on Diptych, by Fritz Scholder. An enrolled member of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, Scholder was an interdisciplinary artist and educator who sought to deconstruct stereotypes of Indigenous American identities and artistic styles with works that embraced the influences of abstraction, expressionism, and pop art. Scholder’s Diptych […]
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 […]
Patio & Bar: 5:30 PM | Live Music: 6:00 PM State on the Street is back for select Fridays this Summer! Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street featuring Out of Favor Boys on Friday, September 6! We’ll have free live music outside our iconic Theatre, patio seating, drink […]
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 Riddled with English! Show Date: September 6 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $10 Doors Open: 6:30p
Baby Steps With 40 years of combined improv experience, Tara Sytsma and Bannon Backhus are Baby Steps. With our hand-shucked approach to comedy, there are a lot of ways we can make you laugh–for example, unintentionally–and if you really like character and story, you’ll really like this duo. Now, baby steps to the theatre… Show […]
Eric Souther (he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Kinetic Imaging in the Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University. During this ArtBreak lecture, he will present a short overview of his experimental media art practice, covering the topics of artificial intelligence, deep time, material agency, and his recent collaborative work with Benjamin Rosenthal: […]
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 […]
Mark your calendars for Students In The Zoo on September 14 from 10 AM to 4 PM on the lively Kalamazoo Mall! We’re thrilled to welcome back students from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Valley College, and local high schools. Get ready for an action-packed day with exciting activities, games, and special offers tailored […]
Have you ever wondered about the creator of Crayola Crayons? Art Detectives will learn all about it through the story of the Crayon Man. At this extra special Art Detectives, Wellspring Dance will lead dance exploration inspired by the many Crayola Crayons colors! We will also create a colorful project with crayons and texture plates.
Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM Get ready for that “old time rock & roll” as Classic Seger brings the ultimate Bob Seger experience to the Kalamazoo State Theatre on September 14, 2024. ABOUT CLASSIC SEGER Thrilling audiences across North America, Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement, and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert […]
