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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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ArtBreak: Black Ash Basketry: A Story of Cultural Resilience
ArtBreak: Black Ash Basketry: A Story of Cultural Resilience
Join us for a screening of the film Black Ash Basketry: A Story of Cultural Resistance. A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Lifeways Institute, Grand Rapids Community College, and the Goodwillie Environmental School, this film explores the role that black ash basketry has played in Anishinaabe culture for generations. The film follows basketmaker Steve […]
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What Sharp Teeth & Oh Hey! Improv Comedy
Oh Hey! Tanja Rowland (Family Secret) and Sara Fish (Small Victories) join forces as the delicious duo, Oh Hey! What Sharp Teeth What Sharp Teeth is Kalamazoo’s first all women’s improv team. Show Date: January 31 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $12 Doors Open: 6:30p *Intended for mature audiences.*
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the Broadway Musical, presented by Center Stage Theatre
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels plays the Comstock Community Auditorium (2107 N 26th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048) on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 P.M, with a matinee on February 2 at 2:00 P.M. A sensory-friendly show will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 2:00 P.M.. Stage Hands, LLC will provide ASL shadow […]
All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
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Daddy’s Boys & Baby Steps – Improv Comedy Duos
Daddy’s Boys & Baby Steps – Improv Comedy Duos
Daddy’s Boys Bryce and Pete, the inseparable duo, share not just a stage but a lifetime of laughter. United by blood, these brothers bring a unique flavor to the world of improv, drawing from the shared experiences of growing up together. Born from the same daddy, their bond is the secret ingredient that makes their […]
All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
2 events,
All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
2 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,
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 Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Gallery Gathering: Karl Knaths’ Wounded Tree and Harold David Landes’ Pink Tree
Gallery Gathering: Karl Knaths’ Wounded Tree and Harold David Landes’ Pink Tree
Take a closer look at two paintings featured in the Legendary Voices exhibition: Karl Knaths’ Wounded Tree and Harold David Landes’ Pink Tree. How do these artists approach similar subject matter in distinctive ways? Gallery stools will be available. Gallery Gatherings are short, lightly-moderated conversations about selected artworks from ongoing exhibitions. Chairs and gallery stools […]
All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
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Wonder Walk: I Spy…
Wonder Walk: I Spy…
There are so many things to find in the art on the walls. Let’s take a walk through the galleries and see what we can spy with our little eyes. The Wonder Walk will include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. This is a great way to introduce […]
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 […]
Symphonic Beats: Celebrating Hip Hop Culture
Symphonic Beats: Celebrating Hip Hop Culture
Curated by hip hop educator, emcee, and artist Dr. Kandace “DC” Lavender, this event highlights and honors hip hop and its significance as an artistic movement centering the contributions and voices of African Americans within this cultural phenomenon. Experience the spoken word, poetry, dance, and musical artistry of our community in a concert featuring a […]
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Art Detectives: The First Blade of Sweet Grass
Art Detectives: The First Blade of Sweet Grass
Let’s learn about landscapes! We’ll begin with a book to see how the illustrator expresses them, visit the galleries to observe how artists portray them, and finally, you’ll create one of your own to take home. Art Detectives is a free program for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Join us as […]
TITANIC the Musical
TITANIC the Musical
Story and Book by Peter Stone | Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Orchestrations by Ian Weinberger Produced on Broadway by Dodger Endemol Theatricals, Richard S. Pechter and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts A CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IRVING S. GILMORE SCHOOL OF MUSIC The Schools of Music and Theatre […]
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 what’s next is ANYBODY’s guess? Get ready for a face-melting good time! Show Date: February 8 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p *Intended for mature audiences.*
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All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
TITANIC the Musical
TITANIC the Musical
Story and Book by Peter Stone | Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Orchestrations by Ian Weinberger Produced on Broadway by Dodger Endemol Theatricals, Richard S. Pechter and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts A CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IRVING S. GILMORE SCHOOL OF MUSIC The Schools of Music and Theatre […]
2 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.
2 events,
ArtBreak: Virtual Artist’s Talk with Leslie Barlow
ArtBreak: Virtual Artist’s Talk with Leslie Barlow
During this virtual ArtBreak, learn about visual artist Leslie Barlow, whose painting Atquezali, At Indigenous Roots is featured in the ongoing KIA exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century. Barlow’s colorful, life-size oil paintings serve as both monuments to community members and explorations into the ways in which race entangles the intimate spheres of […]
Craft Music: Opera | Kalamazoo Symphony
Craft Music: Opera | Kalamazoo Symphony
These fast-to-sell-out concerts with a pint-sized symphony are a great way to celebrate making it halfway through the workweek! Each concert features musical flavors that pair well with your favorite Bell’s brew. On tap at this concert are favorites straight from the opera stage! Program Includes Overture to Marriage of Figaro | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart […]
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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 Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Artful Evening: Artist’s Talk with Kelly Church
Artful Evening: Artist’s Talk with Kelly Church
Meet artist Kelly Church, an Ottawa/Pottawatomi black ash basket maker, fiber artist, educator, activist, and culture keeper. A member of the Gun Lake Band in Michigan and descendent of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Ojibwe, she comes from an unbroken line of black ash basket makers and from the largest black ash weaving […]
All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
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Blunder Bus Improv Comedy Presents: Valentines Day
Blunder Bus Improv Comedy Presents: Valentines Day
All aboard for Blunder Bus! *Honk Honk* This Kalamazoo-based group celebrates the comedy of everyday life, blending grounded moments with quirky twists. Some of their signature shows include Its A Blunderful Life, Blunder Bus From Hell, L is for the Way You Laugh With Me, & School’s Out. Blunder Bus showcases an eclectic range of […]
All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
3 events,
TITANIC the Musical
TITANIC the Musical
Story and Book by Peter Stone | Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Orchestrations by Ian Weinberger Produced on Broadway by Dodger Endemol Theatricals, Richard S. Pechter and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts A CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IRVING S. GILMORE SCHOOL OF MUSIC The Schools of Music and Theatre […]
All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
Canned Champagne & TBD – Improv Comedy
Canned Champagne & TBD – Improv Comedy
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! TBD Veteran Improvisors […]
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All the Natalie Portmans
All the Natalie Portmans
By C.A. Johnson Sixteen-year-old Keyonna and her older brother Samuel live on the brink of eviction while dreaming of a better tomorrow. Too smart, “too gay” and too lonely to fit in, Keyonna escapes into a world of rom coms, red carpets and all the iconic characters played by her muse, Natalie Portman. But when […]
2 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,
Book Discussion: Black Indian: A Memoir
Book Discussion: Black Indian: A Memoir
This powerful, deeply personal narrative by Shonda Buchanan explores Buchanan’s complex identity. She reflects on the trauma, resilience, and strength passed down through generations, as well as the tensions and misunderstandings she encountered due to her mixed heritage. Throughout, she weaves in stories of her ancestors, shedding light on the hidden and painful history 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 Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
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Pants – Improv Comedy
Pants – Improv Comedy
We’re not slacks, and we’re definitely not trousers–but 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 eclectic–sometimes even letting out the taboo. For a complete improv comedy […]
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Beats & Pieces – Improv Comedy
Beats & Pieces – Improv Comedy
Coming Soon! Show Date: February 22 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p
TITANIC the Musical
TITANIC the Musical
Story and Book by Peter Stone | Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Orchestrations by Ian Weinberger Produced on Broadway by Dodger Endemol Theatricals, Richard S. Pechter and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts A CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IRVING S. GILMORE SCHOOL OF MUSIC The Schools of Music and Theatre […]
2 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,
ArtBreak: Tejer
ArtBreak: Tejer
In anticipation of Wellspring’s annual RADFest, hear from this year’s RADicle Resident! Puerto Rican movement artist Lourdes del Mar Santiago Lebrón will discuss their new work, Tejer, inspired by the process of weaving. They observe, “Tejido (weaving) relies on pattern making and repetition; the practice, much like dance, requires patience, consistency, and practice. The ephemerality […]
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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 Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
2 events,
Vintage in the Zoo presents: Night Shop at Louie’s Trophy House | Vintage Pop-Up Sale
Vintage in the Zoo presents: Night Shop at Louie’s Trophy House | Vintage Pop-Up Sale
Vintage in the Zoo presents: Night Shop at Louie's Trophy House! VITZ is back with Louie's Trophy House to host this fun event series, and are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Night Shop to one of Kalamazoo's most prized bars for a third year. This all-ages indoor event will be highly curated, each […]
Pop Scholars Grand Rapids Improv Comedy Phenoms
Pop Scholars Grand Rapids Improv Comedy Phenoms
Returning to to the Crawlspace Comedy stage are Kalamazoo Improv Fest faves Pop Scholars! This team is “wicked smart and stupid funny”! Seriously, they’re super smart….and equally as hilarious! Don’t let this performance pass you by. Show Date: February 28 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p
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Oh Hey! & Baby Steps – Improv Comedy
Oh Hey! & Baby Steps – Improv Comedy
Oh Hey! Tanja Rowland (Family Secret) and Sara Fish (Small Victories) join forces as the delicious duo, Oh Hey! Baby Steps Tara Sytsma and Bannon Backhus are Baby Steps. With our hand-shucked approach to comedy, there are a lot of ways we can make you laugh–for example, unintentionally–and if you really like character and story, […]
TITANIC the Musical
TITANIC the Musical
Story and Book by Peter Stone | Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Orchestrations by Ian Weinberger Produced on Broadway by Dodger Endemol Theatricals, Richard S. Pechter and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts A CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IRVING S. GILMORE SCHOOL OF MUSIC The Schools of Music and Theatre […]