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 […]
High-energy games and fun characters are front and center with Blunder Bus as they find the hilarity in everyday life! This team performed double duty at last year’s Fest and they’ll bring 200% this year. *Honk Honk* Show Date: August 24 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $10 Doors Open: 6:30p
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 […]
Get ready for a brand new show, “The Trial.” where the judge, attorneys, and witnesses are armed not with legal briefs but with punchlines. Our improv comedians take on the roles of legal professionals, crafting a gut-busting legal drama on the fly. YOU become part of the action! Suggest case details, throw out wild scenarios, […]
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 […]
