Dell Darnell (they/them) is the founder of The Dapper Hammer and is a carpenter and woodworking educator. Darnell started The Dapper Hammer, Michigan’s first trans-owned teaching workshop, several years ago […]

Patrick Bringley’s memoir offers an intimate look at his decade-long career as a museum guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Through his experiences, Bringley explores […]

Doors: 6PM | Show: 7PM Australian comedian, Jim Jefferies is bringing his ‘Give Em What They Want’ tour! to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on October 11. Regarded as one of the fastest-rising stars in the comedy world, his shockingly charming style has made him one of the most sought-after comics on the world stage. […]

Get ready for our second annual Boos In The Zoo on October 12 from 10 AM to 4 PM on the bustling Kalamazoo Mall! This beloved event returns with even more spook-tacular fun, featuring pumpkin carving, thrilling games, interactive hands-on activities, exciting demos, and lively music.

Learn about Day of the Dead with Arty and our friends from El Concilio! We’ll read The Dead Family Diaz, a story about an unusual friendship, and make sugar skull prints. This Art Detectives book will be read in both English and Spanish. View an ofrenda created in partnership with El Concilio. Stick around after […]

Join us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a special screening of Coco for guests of all ages! Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2, Día de Muertos is dedicated to the joyful remembrance of deceased loved ones. In Disney/Pixar’s 2017 film Coco, 12-year-old Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite […]

Doors: 8PM | Show: 9PM Let’s do the time warp again! The Rocky Horror Picture Show enhanced movie experience is back at the Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, October 12, 2024. This 1975 musical horror comedy film will come to life with a live shadow cast (that’s actors acting in front of the screen during the […]