In anticipation of the 2024 West Michigan Area Show’s opening on May 3, juror Jessica Silverman sits down for a conversation with Rehema Barber, the KIA’s Director of Curatorial Affairs. Drawing on perspectives honed from many years working in curatorial positions in both the commercial and non-profit art sectors, Silverman and Barber will discuss the […]
Join us May 1-31 for an entire month of NEW vegan options all over Kalamazoo! During this time, restaurants throughout the Kalamazoo area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go visit restaurants, enjoy meals, vote, comment, and post photos of the delicious vegan meals they have ordered. This month-long event […]
Join us May 1-31 for an entire month of NEW vegan options all over Kalamazoo! During this time, restaurants throughout the Kalamazoo area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go visit restaurants, enjoy meals, vote, comment, and post photos of the delicious vegan meals they have ordered. This month-long event […]
Get ready to lace up those sneakers because the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is back on May 5, and it’s going to be a blast! This legendary event, organized by a team of passionate individuals, is set to draw participants from all across the U.S. for a fun-filled celebration of health, movement, and connections. With a jam-packed lineup […]
During these 45-minute classes, Heather Mitchell will guide you through joyful West African rhythms. This is an adults-only class.
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, 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 […]
Patio & 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 A Cape Breton Trio on Friday, May 3! We’ll have free live music outside our iconic Theatre, patio seating, drink […]
Crawlspace Comedy Theatre presents the Superstar Song Show. For those “in the know” improv-wise, this could be described as a song–based Armando. In the show, a singer/songwriter will share what inspired the writing of one of their original songs, they will then perform that song live. Improvisors will then perform scenes inspired by the song. […]
Get ready to lace up those sneakers because the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is back on May 5, and it’s going to be a blast! This legendary event, organized by a team of passionate individuals, is set to draw participants from all across the U.S. for a fun-filled celebration of health, movement, and connections. With a jam-packed lineup […]
Saturday, May the 4th… If you know, you know… Star Wars Show A long time ago, in a village not far, far, away, a young man dreamed of the ultimate Star Wars Celebration. A May 4th comedy showcase celebration commemorating the greatest artistic achievement known to man. This year, 2024, the dream becomes a reality. […]
A collaboration between James & Jennifer Furney, John & Abigail:An American Love Story, explores the relationship of our nation’s first Vice-President and second First-Lady. In this play, Jim & Jennifer take us on a journey appearing as Mr. & Mrs. Adams, reading their letters discussing the nation’s events of the time. Whether you love live […]
Get ready to lace up those sneakers because the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is back on May 5, and it’s going to be a blast! This legendary event, organized by a team of passionate individuals, is set to draw participants from all across the U.S. for a fun-filled celebration of health, movement, and connections. With a jam-packed lineup […]
Early Bird Comedy Open Mic is headed to the KNAC building. Yes, open mic comedy in an old church. Crawlspace Comedy Theatre is the place, 7:30pm every first Monday is the time. Comics that want to perform, please message us on FB page. Show Date: May 5th Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: FREE please RSVP Doors […]
Described as “an eclectic group of improv-ers…a variety pack, if you will,” 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! Show Date: May 10th Show […]
A collaboration between James & Jennifer Furney, John & Abigail:An American Love Story, explores the relationship of our nation’s first Vice-President and second First-Lady. In this play, Jim & Jennifer take us on a journey appearing as Mr. & Mrs. Adams, reading their letters discussing the nation’s events of the time. Whether you love live […]
Join Art Detectives to learn about artist Yayoi Kusama and look for patterns in artworks on exhibit. Then make your own artwork inspired by Yayoi Kusama.
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: May 11th Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $10 Doors Open: 6:30p
A collaboration between James & Jennifer Furney, John & Abigail:An American Love Story, explores the relationship of our nation’s first Vice-President and second First-Lady. In this play, Jim & Jennifer take us on a journey appearing as Mr. & Mrs. Adams, reading their letters discussing the nation’s events of the time. Whether you love live […]
Summer enrollment opens on May 13! Join us in the Kirk Newman Art School this summer for classes in a range a media including ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, jewelry, fiber, printmaking, photography and more. More than 100 classes to choose from! Visit: https://kiarts.org/educate-learn/kirk-newman-art-school/schedule/
Founded by Dale Chihuly and a few art school friends in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School has long been pushing the limits of a medium that can last for centuries or shatter in an instant. Through the story of this small and highly influential school in the Pacific Northwest, Pilchuck: A Dance with Fire identifies […]
It’s 1996. Frankie and Zeke are two teenagers just trying to get through a long, hot Tennessee summer. Frankie wants to be an author and Zeke an artist. One boring day, they decide to create some poster art containing an intriguing phrase and hang the copies all over town. When some older teenagers create a […]
Come out and enjoy a Spring day in the Stuart neighborhood with plenty of biking and flower activities for all to enjoy! Bike Activities - Unveiling of the new Dero Fixit bike station - Bike mechanics on site to repair and tune up bikes - Bike decorating Flower Activities - Flower art led by local […]
Grab the whole family and join Crawlspace Comedy Theatre for their next all-ages improv family show. Experience improv as never before. There will be interactive games and live improv comedy performances by Crawlspace Eviction and our very own Kids Improv Team! Bring the kids so they can see improvisors their own age having fun with […]
Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ hits stages across the USA this May, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and […]
In 1961, construction was completed on two remarkable structures in Kalamazoo, both designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. One was the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, based on a design by architect Mies van der Rohe and expanded in 1994 to become the structure we occupy today. The other was the Upjohn Company’s […]
The community is invited to help us plant flowers in Bronson Park and City Hall on May 22, 23, and 24. If you have them, bring your favorite planting essentials - gloves, a trowel, a small shovel, a kneeling pad, and a bucket. We'll provide supplies if you need them. After planting, we'll add mulch […]
The community is invited to help us plant flowers in Bronson Park and City Hall on May 22, 23, and 24. If you have them, bring your favorite planting essentials - gloves, a trowel, a small shovel, a kneeling pad, and a bucket. We'll provide supplies if you need them. After planting, we'll add mulch […]
Kalamazoo in Bloom was established on May 24, 1984. Our last major planting day is Friday, May 24. We've got reasons to celebrate so join us at Brewery Outré from 5-8:00 pm. You can also buy a special cherry Saison beer they have brewed for us called Queen of Cherry Flowers. KIB will earn a […]
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: May 24 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p
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: May 25 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p
Join us in observing Memorial Day with a screening of the 1994 film Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision.This Academy Award-winning documentary tells the story of architect-sculptor Maya Lin, whose design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was selected from over a thousand submissions when she was a 21-year-old student at Yale University. The film explores […]
Visit the KIA to see which films were selected as highlighted works and award winners during this year’s Kazoo 48-Hour Film Festival! In this annual Kalamazoo event, filmmakers were assigned a genre, prop, character quirk, location, and line of dialogue to use within a short film, created in just 48 hours. Winning films were selected […]
This series is designed to encourage people to come downtown, celebrate the unique places that help to define community and gathering for celebration. The festivals themselves are designed to celebrate unique cultures, small businesses including food entrepreneurs and merchandise vendors, and local musicians. These are being brought to the Arcadia Creek Festival Site to activate […]
Joyce II Men is a Kalamazoo-based improv comedy troupe founded in 2019. Besides the Crawlspace, some of their favorite performance venues have been a nursing home, a dog park, and […]
Joyce II Men is a Kalamazoo-based improv comedy troupe founded in 2019. Besides the Crawlspace, some of their favorite performance venues have been a nursing home, a dog park, and […]
Slaptail Nation Presents: Slap Your Tail Comedy at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre returns. Enjoy sets from the best local comics, hailing from Kalamazoo to Detroit, Grand Rapids to South Bend, and […]
Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM Innovative pop hitmaker Chappell Roan will be bringing her Midwest Princess Tour to the historic stage of the Kalamazoo State Theatre on Saturday, June 1, […]
