You’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 […]

United to Preserve is excited host An Evening with Historian Joanne Freeman! Join us on October 17th at the Book Bug Bookstore for a moderated discussion detailing the violent clashes of our past and their impact on our institutions and democracy today. Reserve your spot here for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-to-preserve-an-evening-with-historian-joanne-freeman-tickets-1043066649427?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/riddled-with-english-improv-comedy/ Since the dawn of time, improv troupe Riddled with English has entertained the masses. Now, it’s your turn. High energy, short games, with lots of laughs. Get ready to get Riddled with English! Show Date: October 18 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $12 Doors Open: 6:30p *Intended for mature audiences.*

🍩 + 🍻 = The Ultimate Combo 🎉 Join us on Saturday, October 19th for 200+ Donut offerings, 150+ beer, cider, seltzer options, @officialverticalhorizon’s Matt Scannell, Alex the Fire Breather, Face Painting, Carciature Artist, Balloon Twister, Donut Eating Contest, College Football Watch Party, and MORE 👏🏼 In 2017, the world's 1st ever Donut and Beer […]

crawlspacecomedy.com/event/crawlspace-eviction-improv-comedy-2/ 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: October 19 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p *Intended for mature audiences.*

Led 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 musicians. Together they will discuss and demonstrate many of the core characteristics of jazz music, as well as the genre’s powerful potential for bringing communities […]

Join us for an engaging event hosted by United to Preserve: Democracy and the Rule of Law, sponsored by DemocracyFIRST.

As 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 increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month, featuring extended […]

Kitka is an American women’s vocal ensemble inspired by traditional songs and vocal techniques from Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The women are fearless sonic explorers, and you can hear their intrepid spirit in every haunting song. Traveling to rural communities in Armenia and Bulgaria, Ukraine and Georgia, Serbia and Turkey, they’ve gathered songs and communed […]

crawlspacecomedy.com/event/blunder-bus-from-hell-an-improvised-monster-mystery-comedy/ 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: October 25 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $12 Doors Open: 6:30p *Intended for mature audiences.*

Doors: 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 […]