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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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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Gallery Gathering: Fritz Scholder’s Diptych
Gallery Gathering: Fritz Scholder’s Diptych
Our inaugural Gallery Gathering will focus on Diptych, by Fritz Scholder. An enrolled member of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, Scholder was an interdisciplinary artist and educator who […]
Free with gallery admission
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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, […]
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STATE ON THE STREET: Out of Favor Boys (presented by Honor Credit Union)
STATE ON THE STREET: Out of Favor Boys (presented by Honor Credit Union)
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 […]
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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
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BABY STEPS
BABY STEPS
Baby Steps With 40 years of combined improv experience, Tara Sytsma and Bannon Backhus are Baby Steps. With our hand-shucked approach to comedy, there are a lot of ways we […]
$10
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ArtBreak: From Deep Time to Body-Oddy-Oddies
ArtBreak: From Deep Time to Body-Oddy-Oddies
Eric Souther (he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Kinetic Imaging in the Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University. During this ArtBreak lecture, he will present a short […]
Free
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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
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Students in the Zoo
Students in the Zoo
Mark your calendars for Students In The Zoo on September 14 from 10 AM to 4 PM on the lively Kalamazoo Mall! We’re thrilled to welcome back students from Western […]
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Art Detectives: The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
Art Detectives: The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
Have you ever wondered about the creator of Crayola Crayons? Art Detectives will learn all about it through the story of the Crayon Man. At this extra special Art Detectives, […]
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CLASSIC SEGER: BOB SEGER’S GREATEST HITS LIVE
CLASSIC SEGER: BOB SEGER’S GREATEST HITS LIVE
Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM Get ready for that “old time rock & roll” as Classic Seger brings the ultimate Bob Seger experience to the Kalamazoo State Theatre on September […]
$29 – $65
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CAT POWER SINGS DYLAN: 1966 Royal Albert Concert
CAT POWER SINGS DYLAN: 1966 Royal Albert Concert
Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM Get ready for a concert like no other! Cat Power Sings Dylan under the stars at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on September 17. Last […]
$70 – $100
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Small & Mighty Business Series: Elevate Your Social Media with Video & AI
Small & Mighty Business Series: Elevate Your Social Media with Video & AI
Join Krystal Morris from Slick Raven Marketing at the Southwest Michigan First Chamber Catalyst Center for a presentation covering "Leveraging Video & AI To Elevate Your Social Media Strategy." RSVP […]
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Book Discussion: Ain’t Burned All the Bright
Book Discussion: Ain’t Burned All the Bright
Author Jason Reynolds, in collaboration with artist Jason Griffin, creates a timely and evocative art/text mashup. Centering around the theme of breathing, the creators explore the Black experience in America, […]
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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
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Rootead Drum & Dance Ensemble (RYDDE) Auditions
Rootead Drum & Dance Ensemble (RYDDE) Auditions
RYDDE (Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble) is Rootead’s pre-professional drum and dance company for middle and high school aged youth (aged 13 to 18). RYDDE seasons align with the […]
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An Evening With Three Dog Night
An Evening With Three Dog Night
Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM Legendary rock and roll group, Three Dog Night is coming to Kalamazoo State Theatre for a concert on Thursday, September 19. Tickets start at $36.50 […]
$40.00 – $129.50
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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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Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk
Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk
We're fighting for a better future. For those affected by suicide. For open conversations about mental health. For prevention. We can't do that without you. Walk with us to prevent suicide. […]
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Canadiana Fest
Canadiana Fest
Canadiana Fest 2024! Presented By CN Railway Eclectic Events and The Chef and Cook’s Association of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Welcome You To: Canadiana Fest: A Celebration of Music, Food and Culture […]
$15
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POP SCHOLARS
POP SCHOLARS
Returning to to the Kalamazoo Improv Fest stage are fest faves Pop Scholars! This team is “wicked smart and stupid funny”! Seriously, they’re super smart….and equally as hilarious! Show Date: […]
$15
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Sounds of the Zoo 2024
Sounds of the Zoo is a multicultural music festival and symposium that seeks to empower and unite artists, industry professionals and music lovers from around the world. We aim to showcase local, regional, national, and international live music performances at a variety of locations throughout the city of Kalamazoo. We are conscious of the power […]
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ArtBreak: An Interartistic Dialogue Between Visual Poetry and Visual Art
ArtBreak: An Interartistic Dialogue Between Visual Poetry and Visual Art
Hedy Habra is a poet, artist, and essayist. During this ArtBreak, she will discuss and read selections from her recently-published poetry collection, Or Did You Ever See the Other Side? […]
Free
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Creating Blackout Poetry
Creating Blackout Poetry
Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful […]
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
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Cowboy Junkies: An Evening With Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies: An Evening With Cowboy Junkies
Doors: 6:30PM | Show: 7:30PM Get ready for An Evening with Cowboy Junkies at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on September 25. Sometimes revolutions begin quietly. In 1988, Cowboy Junkies […]
$40 – $75
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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 […]
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Artful Evening: Image Meets Text: A Legendary Poetry Workshop
Artful Evening: Image Meets Text: A Legendary Poetry Workshop
The exhibition Legendary: New Perspectives on the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Collection invites visitors to view much-loved pieces from the KIA’s collection in fresh ways, often drawing unexpected connections between […]
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Creating Blackout Poetry
Creating Blackout Poetry
Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful […]
Free
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Creating Blackout Poetry
Creating Blackout Poetry
Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful […]
Free
5 events,
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Creating Blackout Poetry
Creating Blackout Poetry
Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful […]
Free
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Salsa CookOff
Salsa CookOff
Get ready to spice up your day at Downtown Kalamazoo's 19th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival! This free, family-friendly event is a community favorite, and it's all about celebrating Hispanic culture […]
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SkeleTour Spooktacular
This October, Downtown Kalamazoo transforms into a haunted haven with the All-New SkeleTour Spooktacular! Starting October 5th, over 50 eerie skeletons will take over downtown, each one sponsored by local […]
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Gallery Gathering: Robert Seldon Duncanson’s Heart of the Andes and Jerry Kearns’ Right of Way, 1875-1922
Gallery Gathering: Robert Seldon Duncanson’s Heart of the Andes and Jerry Kearns’ Right of Way, 1875-1922
During this Gallery Gathering, immerse yourself in two dramatic American landscapes rendered by Robert Seldon Duncanson and Jerry Kearns. Their respective paintings, Heart of the Andes (1871) and Right of […]
Free with gallery admission
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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, […]
3 events,
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Eddie Griffin
Eddie Griffin
Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM Funnyman Eddie Griffin is coming to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on October 5. A popular comedian turned actor who started his career on stage […]
$50 – $85