In 1984, during the 100th anniversary celebration of Kalamazoo becoming a city, a group of photographers spent a few months documenting what life was like in the community. Since then, the project has expanded to a year-long process of documenting Kalamazoo County every decade or so, most recently during 2020. Learn about the history of […]

The Chrysalis Institute aims to expand the spectrum of opportunities available to emerging BIPOC artists by supporting self-exploration, self-care, and contemplative practices. As the Founder and Director of the Chrysalis Institute, Alessandra Pye is deeply aware that creative practice is in direct relationship to socio-emotional wellness, capacity building and identity development.

Craft Music at Bell’s Eccentric Café will be music to your beers! Enjoy a pint of Kalamazoo's best-loved brew while enjoying a lively performance by Kalamazoo Symphony musicians in this truly "eccentric" venue. Must be 21 years of age or older by the time of the performance.

Join us for Louie's 17th Annual Charity Gumbo Cook-Off & Crawfish Boil! Sunday February 26, 2023 A full day of fun with your favorite local Kalamazoo area establishments battling for best GUMBO! -Sample your way through gumbo from 20+ participating establishments and vote for your favorite! - Feast on our crawfish boil flown in fresh […]

Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers is excited to present the 14th annual RAD Fest on March 3-5th, 2023 in Kalamazoo, MI at The Epic Center and the Kalamazoo Public Library. RAD Fest 2023 will feature the work of over 30 choreographers, filmmakers, movement installation artists, and dance educators from all over the world in audience attended […]

Craft Music at Bell’s Eccentric Café will be music to your beers! Enjoy a pint of Kalamazoo's best-loved brew while enjoying a lively performance by Kalamazoo Symphony musicians in this truly "eccentric" venue. Must be 21 years of age or older by the time of the performance. Programming for this concert will be announced at […]

An uplifting program of hope, courage, and the anticipation of joy. Ludwig van BEETHOVEN | Beethoven 10 / The AI Project III. Scherzo: Allegro Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART | Ave verum corpus Johannes BRAHMS | A German Requiem Julian Kuerti, Conductor Guest Soprano and Baritone Kalamazoo Bach Festival Chorus The Symphony is joined by the Kalamazoo […]

The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon attracts participants from all over the U.S. by “Driving a Healthy Community” in the Kalamazoo area and beyond. The annual community event includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 5K Walk, and 1K Kids Run; as well as a health expo. Formerly known as the Borgess Run for the Health of […]

Blendings Vocal Ensemble presents an evening of great standards from the 1930’s to the 1980’s. Dynamic vocal arrangements performed with a live jazz quartet. From Duke Ellington to Henry Mancini, to Carole King and Sting! Performing at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, 329 South Park Street. Children free with an adult. General admission tickets available at […]

This two-day festival at Kalamazoo's Arcadia Creek Festival Place celebrates the beginning of pride month and features show-stopping drag performances, incredible music, exhibitors, food, dancing, and more.