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Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Tuesday Trivia, bring your friends for a relaxed fun night of Trivia. All Wine Flights and glasses $5.
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Kalamazoo Vegan Chef Challenge
May 1- 31 - Join us for a month-long celebration of new vegan dishes all over Kalamazoo! Businesses across the city will showcase exciting special vegan menu items, giving everyone […]
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Enjoy free general admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundationâs Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Gallery Gathering: Wellness in the ‘Zoo
Gallery Gathering: Wellness in the ‘Zoo
During this Gallery Gathering, hear from community members whose pieces are included in our Sourced from the âZoo exhibition. With a focus on artworks and objects relating to self-care and […]
Nurturing the Self in Turbulent Times: A Care-Centered Workshop
Nurturing the Self in Turbulent Times: A Care-Centered Workshop
Join us for a restorative, thought-provoking workshop led by Alessandra Santos Pye and Kama Tai Mitchell. This session offers mindfulness practices, creative expression, movement, and group discussions to help you […]
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Wonder Walk: Colors and Characters
Wonder Walk: Colors and Characters
Youâre invited to take a walk through JooYoung Choiâs imaginative world of colors and characters. Weâll meet Pound Cake Man, his daughter, Emma Pound Cake Girl and many others.
First Friday
First Friday
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, […]
Kirk Newman Art School Residentsâ Show Opening Reception
Kirk Newman Art School Residentsâ Show Opening Reception
The Kirk Newman Art Schoolâs Post-Baccalaureate Program is designed for recent fine arts graduates seeking to grow and strengthen their creative practice in a supportive community with access to professional […]
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Create Your Own Derby Day Hat
Create Your Own Derby Day Hat
Get ready to sip in style at our Create Your Own Derby Day Hat event! We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity. Whether you're going bold with feathers or […]
Derby Day Party!
Derby Day Party!
Itâs off to the races for a Derby Day celebration like no other! Join us for a day of big hats, bold sips, and Kentucky-style fun. Weâll have festive wine […]
Joyce II Men & TBD Improv Trio
Joyce II Men & TBD Improv Trio
TBD Improv Trio Veteran improvisors Tom Blandford, Bryan Day, & Dann Sytsma invite the audience to go forward alongside them, with everyoneâs imaginations boldly intertwined as they dive, karate, dance, […]
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4 events,
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Tuesday Trivia, bring your friends for a relaxed fun night of Trivia. All Wine Flights and glasses $5.
3 events,
ArtBreak: Precarious Living
ArtBreak: Precarious Living
During this ArtBreak, artist and educator Tom Rice will discuss the evolution of his large-scale drawings and installations that address the global climate crisis. The increasing size and frequency of […]
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Free Thursdays at the KIA
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Enjoy free general admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundationâs Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
3 events,
Crawlspace Eviction Improv Comedy
Crawlspace Eviction Improv Comedy
Since 2003, Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs, chortles and guffaws to Kalamazoo. See what happens when whatâs next is ANYBODYâs guess? Get ready for a face-melting good time! Show […]
The Book of Silence
The Book of Silence
By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham Presented in collaboration with the WMU Medieval Institute The Mostly Medieval Theatre Festival (MMTF) is a performance festival showcasing and invigorating the […]
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Art Detectives: We Are Definitely Human
Art Detectives: We Are Definitely Human
In May, Art Detectives will read a story about human kindness and acceptance, dive into JooYoung Choiâs colorful world in An Infinite Constellation of Love, and design their own fantastical […]
Art Detectives: We Are Definitely Human by X Fang
Art Detectives: We Are Definitely Human by X Fang
In May, Art Detectives will read a story about human kindness and acceptance, dive into JooYoung Choiâs colorful world in An Infinite Constellation of Love, and design their own fantastical […]
Celebrating World Collage Day with Collage Crew Kzoo
Celebrating World Collage Day with Collage Crew Kzoo
Stop by the Fine Arts Library to celebrate World Collage Day. Create a collage with Errin Ironside from Collage Crew Kzoo. Inspired by the Sourced from the âZoo exhibition, participants […]
3 events,
The Book of Silence
The Book of Silence
By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham Presented in collaboration with the WMU Medieval Institute The Mostly Medieval Theatre Festival (MMTF) is a performance festival showcasing and invigorating the […]
Live Music with the Pensioners
Live Music with the Pensioners
Great music from the Pensioners and great wine from Sit and Stay Winery!
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4 events,
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Tuesday Trivia, bring your friends for a relaxed fun night of Trivia. All Wine Flights and glasses $5.
1 event,
4 events,
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Enjoy free general admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundationâs Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Artful Evening: Building Community through Art and Music
Artful Evening: Building Community through Art and Music
During this immersive Artful Evening event, Rev. Millard Southern will speak about the power of visual art and music to create and sustain communities, bringing diverse voices and perspectives together […]
Steve Nelson Jazz Show
Steve Nelson Jazz Show
Steve Nelson â vibraphone with Matthew Fries â piano Carlo De Rosa â bass Keith Hall â drums Steve Nelson is described as âthe most completely realized and original performer […]
3 events,
The Book of Silence
The Book of Silence
By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham Presented in collaboration with the WMU Medieval Institute The Mostly Medieval Theatre Festival (MMTF) is a performance festival showcasing and invigorating the global heritage of drama, music, dance, and performance styles from late antiquity through the Renaissance. In 2025, the MMTF is proud to partner with WMUâs […]
Blunder Bus Improv Comedy
Blunder Bus Improv 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 yearâs Fest and theyâll bring 200% this year. *Honk Honk* Show Date: May 16 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p *Intended for mature audiences.*
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Piebenga Plumbing & Oh Hey! Improv Comedy
Piebenga Plumbing & Oh Hey! Improv Comedy
Piebenga Plumbing Mark and Scott Piebenga, sons of Grand Rapids MI, have been performing improvisation and comedy for the bulk of the last two decades. Scott currently performs at iO and the Annoyance Theatreâs (Chicago). Markâs credits include the Playground, Annoyance, iO and Second City (Chicago). They have shamelessly re-appropriated the name of their grandfather, […]
The Book of Silence
The Book of Silence
By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham Presented in collaboration with the WMU Medieval Institute The Mostly Medieval Theatre Festival (MMTF) is a performance festival showcasing and invigorating the global heritage of drama, music, dance, and performance styles from late antiquity through the Renaissance. In 2025, the MMTF is proud to partner with WMUâs […]
2 events,
The Book of Silence
The Book of Silence
By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham Presented in collaboration with the WMU Medieval Institute The Mostly Medieval Theatre Festival (MMTF) is a performance festival showcasing and invigorating the global heritage of drama, music, dance, and performance styles from late antiquity through the Renaissance. In 2025, the MMTF is proud to partner with WMUâs […]
1 event,
4 events,
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Tuesday Trivia, bring your friends for a relaxed fun night of Trivia. All Wine Flights and glasses $5.
5 events,
Community Planting Days
Community Planting Days
Help bring back the floral beauty we look forward to seeing on our summer walks, drives, and events in downtown Kalamazoo. There are numerous community planting days throughout May. With […]
ArtBreak: Mies van der Roheâs Democratic Vision: A Century of Community Engagement at the KIA
ArtBreak: Mies van der Roheâs Democratic Vision: A Century of Community Engagement at the KIA
In February 1943, Mies van der Rohe published his âMuseum for a Small Cityâ in Architectural Forum. Architectural historians have long been fascinated with the concept drawings, but often refer to the plans as never having been realized. And yet, archival evidence suggests that Miesâ âMuseum for a Small Cityâ was indeed realized in 1961, […]
Book Discussion: Any Person is the Only Self
Book Discussion: Any Person is the Only Self
Every life is a unique experience but what commonalities unite us? How can our personal stories be relatable? Books, music, artâwe may view these differently, yet we relate to common themes. Gabbert considers how these perceptions influence our understanding in regard to artforms. These 16 essays look at who we are when we read a […]
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Community Planting Days
Community Planting Days
Help bring back the floral beauty we look forward to seeing on our summer walks, drives, and events in downtown Kalamazoo. There are numerous community planting days throughout May. With double the number of flowers to plant compared to last year, lots of volunteers are needed to get all of the work done in the […]
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Enjoy free general admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundationâs Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Kalamazoo Trivia Night
Kalamazoo Trivia Night
Join us for an evening of laughter, learning, and local pride! This interactive event is inspired by the KIAâs Sourced from the âZoo exhibition, which celebrates the people, places, and stories that make Kalamazoo unique. Weâre teaming up with Crawlspace Comedy Theatre, one of Kalamazooâs most beloved performance groups, to deliver an entertaining and high-energy […]
4 events,
Community Planting Days
Community Planting Days
Help bring back the floral beauty we look forward to seeing on our summer walks, drives, and events in downtown Kalamazoo. There are numerous community planting days throughout May. With double the number of flowers to plant compared to last year, lots of volunteers are needed to get all of the work done in the […]
Canned Champagne & Daddyâs Boys Improv Comedy
Canned Champagne & Daddyâs Boys Improv Comedy
Canned Champagne Described as âan eclectic group of improv-ersâŚa variety pack, if you will,â Canned Champagne is classy, yet down to earth; effervescent, yet digestible; bursting with flavor, yet sturdy in their aluminum casing. Graduates of the Crawlspace Comedy Theatre improv program, this group is ready to have fun and get silly! Daddyâs Boys Bryce […]
The Book of Silence
The Book of Silence
By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham Presented in collaboration with the WMU Medieval Institute The Mostly Medieval Theatre Festival (MMTF) is a performance festival showcasing and invigorating the global heritage of drama, music, dance, and performance styles from late antiquity through the Renaissance. In 2025, the MMTF is proud to partner with WMUâs […]
3 events,
Pop Scholars & TBD Improv Trio
Pop Scholars & TBD Improv Trio
Pop Scholars Returning to to the Crawlspace Comedy stage are Kalamazoo Improv Fest faves Pop Scholars! This team is âwicked smart and stupid funnyâ! Seriously, theyâre super smartâŚ.and equally as hilarious! Donât let this performance pass you by. TBD Improv Trio Veteran improvisors Tom Blandford, Bryan Day, & Dann Sytsma invite the audience to go […]
The Book of Silence
The Book of Silence
By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham Presented in collaboration with the WMU Medieval Institute The Mostly Medieval Theatre Festival (MMTF) is a performance festival showcasing and invigorating the global heritage of drama, music, dance, and performance styles from late antiquity through the Renaissance. In 2025, the MMTF is proud to partner with WMUâs […]
2 events,
The Book of Silence
The Book of Silence
By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham Presented in collaboration with the WMU Medieval Institute The Mostly Medieval Theatre Festival (MMTF) is a performance festival showcasing and invigorating the global heritage of drama, music, dance, and performance styles from late antiquity through the Renaissance. In 2025, the MMTF is proud to partner with WMUâs […]
1 event,
4 events,
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery
Tuesday Trivia, bring your friends for a relaxed fun night of Trivia. All Wine Flights and glasses $5.
1 event,
3 events,
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Enjoy free general admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundationâs Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Gallery Shop Artist Feature: Gallery Shop Artist Feature: Peggy Orosz-Boslar & David Boslar
Gallery Shop Artist Feature: Gallery Shop Artist Feature: Peggy Orosz-Boslar & David Boslar
During select Free Thursdays at the KIA, weâre highlighting artists from the Gallery Shop. On May 29, Peggy Orosz-Boslar and David Boslar will share their beautiful lampwork, jewelry, and fused glass vessels.
2 events,
Superstar Super Show
Superstar Super Show
This improv show combines elements of an interview style talk-show with high energy improv comedy to create an always entertaining night of comedy and community. About Our Superstar Coming soon! Show Date: May 30 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p *Intended for mature audiences.*
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Pants & Baby Steps Improv Comedy
Pants & Baby Steps Improv Comedy
Pants! Weâre not slacksâbut we are Pants! Sewn from friendships made at Crawlspace Theatre in Kalamazoo and The Comedy Project in Grand Rapids, Pants formed one leg at a time to deliver on-the-fly comedy that seamlessly combines the absurd, the eclecticâsometimes even letting out the taboo. For a compleat improv comedy experience, Pants has got […]