Artful Evening: Artist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesYou’re ready to turn your artistic vision into reality. You’ve connected with others in your field. You’ve found an opportunity that sounds right for you. Now what? Artist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig is a collaboration between the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (ACGK) and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. All are invited […]
ArtBreak: Let Freedom Swing: Jazz Music in American Culture
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesLed by Rev. Millard Southern, this ArtBreak will feature an interactive, jazz-style conversation on topics such as race, culture, and religion with some of Kalamazoo’s most-sought after and in-demand jazz […]
Art Bridges Access for All
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesAs part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to […]
ANDY GRAMMER – Greater Than: A One Man Show
Kalamazoo State Theatre 404 S. Burdick St., KalamazooDoors: 7PM | Show: 8PM The Kalamazoo State Theatre welcomes singer, songwriter, and record producer Andy Grammer to its historic stage October 25, 2024. ABOUT ANDY GRAMMER Today, Emmy Award winner and acclaimed multi-platinum singer/songwriter Andy Grammer releases his new song, “Without You,” out everywhere via S-Curve Records. In addition to the release, Grammer also […]
ArtBreak: The KIA Centennial: People, Places, and Events
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe KIA’s history is rich with remarkable men and women who, through their sheer grit and determination, guided us from a rented room in the YWCA to the “Best Art Institute between Detroit and Chicago.” Jim Carter, past president of the board of directors and current docent, will present KIA history in a series of […]
First Friday
Downtown Kalamazoo 162 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesWe 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 […]
-STATE ON THE STREET: Battle of the Bands (presented by Rair)
Kalamazoo State Theatre 404 S. Burdick St., KalamazooPatio & 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 our Battle of The Bands Finale on Friday, November 1! We’ll have free live music outside our iconic Theatre, patio […]
Legally Blonde the Musical
Gilmore Theatre Complex 1351 Theatre Drive, KalamazooMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin | Book by Heather Hach Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of […]
Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say Tour
Kalamazoo State Theatre 404 S. Burdick St., KalamazooDoors: 6PM | Show: 7PM Dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the “best young up and coming comic,” comedian Mark Normand is bringing his Ya Don’t Say Tour to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre November 8th. Mark Normand is quickly becoming one of the most talked about touring comedians on the scene. Normand’s recent one-hour Netflix […]
Moms In The Zoo
Downtown Kalamazoo 162 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for our second annual Moms In The Zoo on November 9 from 10 AM to 4 PM on the vibrant Kalamazoo Mall, where we celebrate every incredible mom—whether you're a mother, grandmother, or a nurturing figure in someone’s life.
Legally Blonde the Musical
Gilmore Theatre Complex 1351 Theatre Drive, KalamazooMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin | Book by Heather Hach Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of […]