Maple Hill BBQ Bash is a fundraising event for The Arc Community Advocates. BBQ Bash features award-winning national and local ribs vendors, nationally recognized musicians, and daily special events. The entertainment headline acts will be announced in May. Each night is jammed-packed with entertainment and themed for local bands, country, and rock-n-roll. Special events including […]
Experience Zoo After Hours on the Kalamazoo Mall every Thursday through August from 5-9 pm. Enjoy themed dance lessons, music, gigantic games, and cozy chairs to relax!
Canned Champagne 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 aluminum casing. Graduates of the Crawlspace Comedy Theatre improv program, this group is ready to have fun and get silly! Baby Steps With […]
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 Celeste Alison on Friday, August 9! We’ll have free live music outside our iconic Theatre, patio seating, drink specials, merchandise […]
Just when you thought Saturdays were safe, The Dispatch gets…ummm…DISPATCHED! Saturday, August 3rd is your chance to see some of the rising improv and sketch comedians in the Midwest strut their stuff! The Dispatch is The Comedy Project’s “house team” out of Grand Rapids and they’re so excited to be at Crawlspace in Kalamazoo for […]
During this ArtBreak, meet local artists Richard Aardsma and Olivia Stier, whose works are featured in the 2024 West Michigan Area Show! Richard Aardsma finds inspiration for his photomontages in the evolution of the photographic still life in modern and postmodern art. Thought-provoking compositions such as Still Life with Camera convey narrative meaning through the […]
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 […]
Experience Zoo After Hours on the Kalamazoo Mall every Thursday through August from 5-9 pm. Enjoy themed dance lessons, music, gigantic games, and cozy chairs to relax!
Lunchtime Live! presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union offers live music, games, food, and fun every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Bronson Park. This summer event series will kick off for the 2024 season on Friday, June 14 and continue through Friday, August 30. Food and retail will be available for purchase. Food trucks […]
