Beats on Bates
Beats on Bates
For the 6th year, Beats on Bates brings free outdoor entertainment to Downtown Kalamazoo every Wednesday evening from June through September on Bates Alley, running from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. […]
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Workout Wednesday
Workout Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at Bronson Park from 5:30-6:30 pm for Workout Wednesdays, a lively community tradition! Get ready to sweat it out with free workout classes aimed at boosting your physical and mental well-being while fostering a strong sense of togetherness. Let's cheer on our instructors and each other as we prioritize health and […]
Free
2 events,
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Maple Hill BBQ Bash
Maple Hill BBQ Bash
Maple Hill BBQ Bash is a fundraising event for The Arc Community Advocates. BBQ Bash features award-winning national and local ribs vendors, nationally recognized musicians, and daily special events. The entertainment headline acts will be announced in May. Each night is jammed-packed with entertainment and themed for local bands, country, and rock-n-roll. Special events including […]
$5 – $20.00
Zoo After Hours
Zoo After Hours
Experience Zoo After Hours on the Kalamazoo Mall every Thursday through August from 5-9 pm. Enjoy themed dance lessons, music, gigantic games, and cozy chairs to relax!
3 events,
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CANNED CHAMPAGNE & BABY STEPS
CANNED CHAMPAGNE & BABY STEPS
Canned Champagne 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! Baby Steps With […]
$10
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, 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 […]
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STATE ON THE STREET: Celeste Allison (presented by Rair)
STATE ON THE STREET: Celeste Allison (presented by Rair)
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 Celeste Alison on Friday, August 9! We’ll have free live music outside our iconic Theatre, patio seating, drink specials, merchandise […]
Free
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THE DISPATCH IMPROV COMEDY FROM GRAND RAPIDS
THE DISPATCH IMPROV COMEDY FROM GRAND RAPIDS
Just when you thought Saturdays were safe, The Dispatch gets…ummm…DISPATCHED! Saturday, August 3rd is your chance to see some of the rising improv and sketch comedians in the Midwest strut […]
$15
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2 events,
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ArtBreak: West Michigan Area Show Artist Highlight
ArtBreak: West Michigan Area Show Artist Highlight
During this ArtBreak, meet local artists Richard Aardsma and Olivia Stier, whose works are featured in the 2024 West Michigan Area Show! Richard Aardsma finds inspiration for his photomontages in […]
Free
Tuesdays On The Road
Tuesdays On The Road
Tuesdays on the Road is a program that is supported through our Kalamazoo Food Truck Rallies initiative. KELC Events is the organization that hosts the rally events as a way […]
2 events,
Workout Wednesday
Workout Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at Bronson Park from 5:30-6:30 pm for Workout Wednesdays, a lively community tradition! Get ready to sweat it out with free workout classes aimed at boosting […]
Free
Beats on Bates
Beats on Bates
For the 6th year, Beats on Bates brings free outdoor entertainment to Downtown Kalamazoo every Wednesday evening from June through September on Bates Alley, running from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. […]
Free
1 event,
Zoo After Hours
Zoo After Hours
Experience Zoo After Hours on the Kalamazoo Mall every Thursday through August from 5-9 pm. Enjoy themed dance lessons, music, gigantic games, and cozy chairs to relax!
2 events,
Lunchtime Live!
Lunchtime Live!
Lunchtime Live! presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union offers live music, games, food, and fun every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Bronson Park. This summer event series will kick […]
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CRAWLSPACE EVICTION
CRAWLSPACE EVICTION
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 […]
$15
4 events,
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Clearly Indigenous Artists’ Exchange and Hands-On Exploration
Clearly Indigenous Artists’ Exchange and Hands-On Exploration
Join us for a daylong celebration of the exhibition Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass, on view now at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts! Special guests include curator Dr. […]
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Dogs in the Zoo
Dogs in the Zoo
Join us for Dogs In The Zoo on August 10 from 10 AM to 4 PM on the Kalamazoo Mall, where fun meets fur with pup cups, paw print painting, […]
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Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest
Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest
Join the excitement at the 13th Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest on August 10, 2024, hosted by the Kalamazoo Literacy Council at the Radisson Plaza Hotel! It's a thrilling day of wordplay, […]
$25 – $200
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1 event,
Tuesdays On The Road
Tuesdays On The Road
Tuesdays on the Road is a program that is supported through our Kalamazoo Food Truck Rallies initiative. KELC Events is the organization that hosts the rally events as a way […]
2 events,
Beats on Bates
Beats on Bates
For the 6th year, Beats on Bates brings free outdoor entertainment to Downtown Kalamazoo every Wednesday evening from June through September on Bates Alley, running from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. […]
Free
Workout Wednesday
Workout Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at Bronson Park from 5:30-6:30 pm for Workout Wednesdays, a lively community tradition! Get ready to sweat it out with free workout classes aimed at boosting […]
Free
1 event,
Zoo After Hours
Zoo After Hours
Experience Zoo After Hours on the Kalamazoo Mall every Thursday through August from 5-9 pm. Enjoy themed dance lessons, music, gigantic games, and cozy chairs to relax!
2 events,
Lunchtime Live!
Lunchtime Live!
Lunchtime Live! presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union offers live music, games, food, and fun every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Bronson Park. This summer event series will kick […]
2 events,
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Latinx Festival
Latinx Festival
We invite you to our 3rd Annual Latinx Festival, August 17th. Join over 3,000 anticipated participants to celebrate the Latinx diversity of southwest Michigan with us. Look forward to dancing, […]
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RIDDLED WITH ENGLISH
RIDDLED WITH ENGLISH
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 […]
$10
1 event,
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Concerts in the Park: Prior Noon
Concerts in the Park: Prior Noon
Prior Noon is an up-and-coming country band making waves in the Great Lakes state of Michigan. Hailing from the small town of Lowell, Prior Noon is made up of friends, […]
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ArtBreak: Gun Lake Tribal Historic Preservation and Curation
ArtBreak: Gun Lake Tribal Historic Preservation and Curation
Rebecca Rupe is the Archives/Collections Coordinator for the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe). She began her career with the Gun Lake Tribe in the spring of 2021. […]
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Tuesdays On The Road
Tuesdays On The Road
Tuesdays on the Road is a program that is supported through our Kalamazoo Food Truck Rallies initiative. KELC Events is the organization that hosts the rally events as a way […]
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Graham Nash – More Evenings of Songs and Stories
Graham Nash – More Evenings of Songs and Stories
Doors: 6:30PM | Show: 7:30PM The Kalamazoo State Theatre is thrilled to announce an unforgettable—and unmissable—evening of song and storytelling with one of music’s greatest living icons. Graham Nash — More Evenings Of […]
$39.50 – $79.50
3 events,
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Book Discussion: The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone
Book Discussion: The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone
When author Oliva Laing moves to New York City in her mid-thirties for a relationship that ultimately ended, she finds herself profoundly alone. Seeking comfort in art, Laing ruminates on […]
Free
Beats on Bates
Beats on Bates
For the 6th year, Beats on Bates brings free outdoor entertainment to Downtown Kalamazoo every Wednesday evening from June through September on Bates Alley, running from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. […]
Free
Workout Wednesday
Workout Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at Bronson Park from 5:30-6:30 pm for Workout Wednesdays, a lively community tradition! Get ready to sweat it out with free workout classes aimed at boosting […]
Free
2 events,
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Art Bridges Access for All
Art Bridges Access for All
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 […]
Free
Zoo After Hours
Zoo After Hours
Experience Zoo After Hours on the Kalamazoo Mall every Thursday through August from 5-9 pm. Enjoy themed dance lessons, music, gigantic games, and cozy chairs to relax!
4 events,
Lunchtime Live!
Lunchtime Live!
Lunchtime Live! presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union offers live music, games, food, and fun every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Bronson Park. This summer event series will kick […]
Festival Fridays
Festival Fridays
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 […]
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Hearts for The House – Luau Fundraiser
Hearts for The House – Luau Fundraiser
Enjoy a fun and festive luau-themed evening for a great cause, supporting the Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan! There will be a delicious dinner, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and […]
Various
1 event,
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BLUNDER BUS
BLUNDER BUS
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 […]
$10
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1 event,
Tuesdays On The Road
Tuesdays On The Road
Tuesdays on the Road is a program that is supported through our Kalamazoo Food Truck Rallies initiative. KELC Events is the organization that hosts the rally events as a way […]
2 events,
Workout Wednesday
Workout Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at Bronson Park from 5:30-6:30 pm for Workout Wednesdays, a lively community tradition! Get ready to sweat it out with free workout classes aimed at boosting […]
Free
Beats on Bates
Beats on Bates
For the 6th year, Beats on Bates brings free outdoor entertainment to Downtown Kalamazoo every Wednesday evening from June through September on Bates Alley, running from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. […]
Free
1 event,
Zoo After Hours
Zoo After Hours
Experience Zoo After Hours on the Kalamazoo Mall every Thursday through August from 5-9 pm. Enjoy themed dance lessons, music, gigantic games, and cozy chairs to relax!
2 events,
Lunchtime Live!
Lunchtime Live!
Lunchtime Live! presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union offers live music, games, food, and fun every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Bronson Park. This summer event series will kick […]
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THE TRIAL: IMPROVISED COURTROOM COMEDY
THE TRIAL: IMPROVISED COURTROOM COMEDY
Get ready for a brand new show, “The Trial.” where the judge, attorneys, and witnesses are armed not with legal briefs but with punchlines. Our improv comedians take on the […]
$15
1 event,
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STUART MACDONALD COMEDY MAGIC
STUART MACDONALD COMEDY MAGIC
Stuart MacDonald, who has fooled Penn and Teller on “Fool Us” and is the current North American Champion of Magic, brings a show full of humor and next-level impossible magic. […]
$25