Join us in observing Memorial Day with a screening of the 1994 film Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision.This Academy Award-winning documentary tells the story of architect-sculptor Maya Lin, whose design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was selected from over a thousand submissions when she was a 21-year-old student at Yale University. The film explores […]
Visit the KIA to see which films were selected as highlighted works and award winners during this year’s Kazoo 48-Hour Film Festival! In this annual Kalamazoo event, filmmakers were assigned a genre, prop, character quirk, location, and line of dialogue to use within a short film, created in just 48 hours. Winning films were selected […]
This series is designed to encourage people to come downtown, celebrate the unique places that help to define community and gathering for celebration. The festivals themselves are designed to celebrate unique cultures, small businesses including food entrepreneurs and merchandise vendors, and local musicians. These are being brought to the Arcadia Creek Festival Site to activate […]
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 a haunted cornfield. Known for their quick wit, ability to think on their feet, and their willingness to take risks, they also tend towards bouts […]
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 a haunted cornfield. Known for their quick wit, ability to think on their feet, and their willingness to take risks, they also tend towards bouts […]
Slaptail Nation Presents: Slap Your Tail Comedy at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre returns. Enjoy sets from the best local comics, hailing from Kalamazoo to Detroit, Grand Rapids to South Bend, and more. Comedians: COMING SOON! Host: The Beaveman Little is known about the Beaveman prior to 1991 when the first rumored sightings were reported. His movements […]
Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM Innovative pop hitmaker Chappell Roan will be bringing her Midwest Princess Tour to the historic stage of the Kalamazoo State Theatre on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 26. About Chappell Roan: Bold pop hooks, sex positivity, honest songwriting, & a heavy dose of glitter […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Hip Hop/Poetry showcase with Ed Genesis and friends. This event aims to bring together talented hip hop artists from the local community and beyond to celebrate the vibrant culture and artistry of hip hop. The showcase will feature a diverse lineup of Artists, each bringing their unique style and energy to the stage. From […]
The Hip Hop/Poetry showcase with Ed Genesis and friends. This event aims to bring together talented hip hop artists from the local community and beyond to celebrate the vibrant culture and artistry of hip hop. The showcase will feature a diverse lineup of Artists, each bringing their unique style and energy to the stage. From […]
