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 artistic processes, and their points of inspiration. With works selected from more than 300 submitted entries, the West Michigan Area Show highlights the work of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
