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 to 5:00 pm: Explore the Museum Use a gallery guide to learn more about African American artists in the KIA’s collection. 11:15 am: Art Detectives […]

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.

Our Juneteenth celebration is going to be one to remember. The theme this year is celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture! This family-friendly event will be a celebration of Black culture, music, our freedom, and joy. The event will be free to attend and is open to the public. Artisans, local businesses, community organizations, and food trucks will […]

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 […]

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: 5-7 Dates: June 17-21 Time: 9am-noon Class meets once a day for […]

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 Dates: June 17-21 Time: 1:00-4:00pm Class meets once a day for […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]