Events

During this Gallery Gathering, we will take a closer look at Liu Kuo Sung’s Which is Earth No. 42, part of the artist’s Space Series that was inspired by photographs of Earth taken from the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. This piece is included in the exhibition Ink Rhapsody: The Art of the Lingnan Masters […]

Step into a world of ink and imagination! Join us as we explore the beauty of Chinese ink paintings. We’ll discover how artists use ink to create amazing scenes full of life and movement. Get ready to spot delicate brushstrokes and bold splashes. Please note that this event will not be livestreamed or posted on […]

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 a haunted cornfield. Known for their quick wit, ability to think on their feet, and their willingness to take risks, they also tend towards bouts […]

How can improv help me? Learn valuable communication skills from some of the best improvisers in Southwest Michigan. Have fun with your peers while exploring this exciting art form. Our adult improv classes are a great way to get introduced to improv. Whether you want to perform improv comedy, or engage in great professional development, […]

How can improv help me? Learn valuable communication skills from some of the best improvisers in Southwest Michigan. Have fun with your peers while exploring this exciting art form. Our adult improv classes are a great way to get introduced to improv. Whether you want to perform improv comedy, or engage in great professional development, […]

Explore how a variety of apps and digital tools can be used to help artists working in traditional media. Artist Kris Walker will lead a discussion of the ways in which technology can assist the contemporary artist, from creating references to organizing artwork catalogs. We’ll discuss a wide range of methods by which artists can […]

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month a little early! Explore the mesmerizing digital exhibition Leo Villareal: Interstellar and enjoy an evening of games and creative art-making. Please note that this event will not be livestreamed or posted on YouTube.

Jimmy Greene – saxophone with Matthew Fries – piano Carlo De Rosa – bass Keith Hall – drums A native of Connecticut, Jimmy Greene is a widely respected saxophonist, recording artist, composer, and educator. Greene has released thirteen albums as a bandleader for the RCA Victor, Mack Avenue, Criss Cross Jazz, Sunnyside and Greene Music […]

Since 2003, Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs, absurdity and unconditional comedy to Kalamazoo. See what happens when what’s next is ANYBODY’s guess? Get ready for humor-induced face-cramping like no other! Show Date: Sep 12 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:30 PM Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences. https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/crawlspace-eviction-improv-comedy-21/

Embark on a Japanese-inspired Art Detectives adventure! We’ll read the story of Wabi Sabi, a curious little cat in Japan on a quest to discover the meaning of her name. Then, we’ll explore beautiful wood-fired ceramic pots before creating our own multimedia masterpiece. Stick around for Community Day at the KIA! Watch pottery demos in […]

Join us for an exploration of clay during our free September Community Day. Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library for an easy drop-in art project. You can also take part in building and decorating a community pot that will be fired in the KIA’s anagama wood kiln. If you would like to deepen your […]

Since 2003, Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs, absurdity and unconditional comedy to Kalamazoo. See what happens when what’s next is ANYBODY’s guess? Get ready for humor-induced face-cramping like no other! Show Date: Sep 13 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:30 PM Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences. https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/crawlspace-eviction-improv-comedy-22/

Inspired by the Ink Rhapsody exhibition and want to try your hand at Chinese ink painting? Join us for a workshop led by local artist Julia Wang, a fourth-generation disciple of the Lingnan School! Create your own ink painting while learning more about this expressive art form and the many different ways in which influential […]

Details Coming Soon! Show Date: Sep 19 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:30 PM Tickets: $20 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences. https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/the-comedy-project-takeover-featuring-choose-your-own-improv-comedy-in-the-key-of-rock/

The end of the world has never been more fun. A group of improvisors have found themselves in a bunker to ride out the apocalypse. One small problem: they forgot to bring entertainment. No problem, they have improv. You, the audience, are lucky enough to be in a separate bunker with a live feed to […]

Help us reach our goal of zero suicides! 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. Join us for the 12th annual Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 20, 2025. […]

Art and engineering come together to create adorable artsy robots! Drop by the library to make your own creation, then switch on the motor and watch the magic happen! Robots swirl and dance around, creating colorful patterns. Be inspired by the amazing patterns and colors in the exhibition Leo Villareal: Interstellar! Please note that supplies […]

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: Sep 20 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:30 PM Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature […]

Claude Debussy, a friend of Monet, wanted to be a painter. Instead, he used music to create evocative, beautiful pictures. His contemporary Maurice Ravel turned the miraculous seascapes of Impressionist painters into sparkling piano pieces. In Vienna, Arnold Schoenberg, also a serious painter, wrote music that pushed traditional boundaries to their limit. In his opera […]

Comedy Nights at Sit and Stay Winery September 25th 6:30–8:30 PM 260 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI Get ready to sip, laugh, and unwind all summer long! Join us for our Comedy Night Series on the last Thursday of each month. Whether you’re testing out your own jokes or just along for the ride, it’s […]

Show Date: Sep 25 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:30 PM Tickets: Free Doors Open: 6:30 PM https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/sounds-of-the-zoo/

All original sketch comedy from the twisted minds of the Dustbunnies. No mothballs can save you from the humor that will waft into your psyche. Show Date: Sep 26 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:30 PM Tickets: $20 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences. https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/dustbunnies-sketch-comedy-6/

We’re turning empty wine bottles into something beautiful! Join us for an afternoon of creativity, wine, and fun as we guide you through making a one-of-a-kind fall themed wine bottle craft. No experience needed — just bring your imagination (and maybe a friend or two)! 📅 Date: September 27th ⏰ Time: 1-3pm 📍 Sit and […]

All original sketch comedy from the twisted minds of the Dustbunnies. No mothballs can save you from the humor that will waft into your psyche. Show Date: Sep 27 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:30 PM Tickets: $20 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences. https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/dustbunnies-sketch-comedy-5/

During this Gallery Gathering, take a closer look at abstract artist Richard Mayhew’s 1974 painting Mohawk Hills. Using rich colors to capture the emotional and often spiritual imprints of the places they depict, Mayhew’s highly expressive “mindscapes” challenge many of the conventions of American landscape art. We will discuss Mohawk Hills in conversation with other […]

Rufus Reid – bass Rob Dixon – saxophones Steve Allee – piano Kenneth Salters – drums Rufus Reid is one of a handful of true renaissance figures in the Arts. This bassist and composer has been an active presence in the jazz world since the 1970’s. He has recorded over 500 albums, 25 under his […]

Join us for a colorful autumn adventure through the galleries! We’ll explore artworks that capture the magic of fall. Along the way, we’ll look for warm colors, interesting textures, and hidden surprises that celebrate the beauty of the season. Bring your imagination and get ready to see autumn through the eyes of artists! Please note […]

🎵 Live Music at Sit and Stay Winery🍷 Join us for an unforgettable evening of great wine and live music! We're excited to welcome Jon Lineman to our winery for a night that welcomes you to come sit and stay a while! 🎶 Featured Artist: Jon Lindman 📅 Date: Oct 3rd ⏰ Time: 6-8pm 📍 […]

✨ Sip, sparkle, and shine with us! ✨ Join us at Sit and Stay Winery on Saturday, October 4th from 1–4 PM for a fabulous afternoon of wine and jewelry at our Lakuna Links Permanent Jewelry Party! 🍷 Enjoy a glass of your favorite wine 💎 Get custom-fit permanent jewelry designed just for you 🥂 […]

Veteran improvisors Tom Blandford, Bryan Day, & Dann Sytsma invite the audience to go forward alongside them, with everyone’s imaginations boldly intertwined as they dive, karate, dance, scream, love, weep and laugh their way into the characters and situations of this unscripted show. Aside from that, everything else is simply TBD. Tara Sytsma and Bannon […]