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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 Celeste Alison on Friday, August 9! We’ll have free live music outside our iconic Theatre, patio seating, drink specials, merchandise […]
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 their stuff! The Dispatch is The Comedy Project’s “house team” out of Grand Rapids and they’re so excited to be at Crawlspace in Kalamazoo for […]
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 the evolution of the photographic still life in modern and postmodern art. Thought-provoking compositions such as Still Life with Camera convey narrative meaning through the […]
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 to support the food truck industry and a concept called Placemaking. The Tuesdays on the Road event series is hosted June, July and August, and […]
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 […]
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. With a diverse lineup of performers, it's the perfect opportunity to soak up some sunshine, enjoy live music, dance, and connect with friends in the […]
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!
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 off for the 2024 season on Friday, June 14 and continue through Friday, August 30. Food and retail will be available for purchase. Food trucks […]
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: August 9 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30p
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. Letitia Chambers as well as glass artists Dan Friday (Lummi) and Carol Lujan (Diné), whose works are included in the exhibition. The morning session will […]
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, the Husky Club, a puppy kissing booth, tennis balls, a splash pad, an agility course, and bubbles! Explore local vendors and enjoy the day, all […]
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, tasty treats, and camaraderie, all in support of adult literacy. As Kalamazoo's ultimate Scrabble showdown, this event promises loads of laughter, friendly competition, and maybe […]
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 to support the food truck industry and a concept called Placemaking. The Tuesdays on the Road event series is hosted June, July and August, and […]
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. With a diverse lineup of performers, it's the perfect opportunity to soak up some sunshine, enjoy live music, dance, and connect with friends in the […]
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 […]
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!
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 off for the 2024 season on Friday, June 14 and continue through Friday, August 30. Food and retail will be available for purchase. Food trucks […]
Doors: 6PM | Show: 7PM JACKASS star, stand-up comedian, and New York Times best-selling author, Steve-O, returns to the Kalamazoo State Theatre August 16, 2024. ABOUT STEVE-O Steve-O, born Stephen Gilchrist Glover on June 13, 1974, is a renowned stunt performer, actor, and television personality. He gained fame as a member of the cast of […]
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, great live music, try delicious food, and shop artisan products from 12pm to 11pm.
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 Riddled with English! Show Date: August 17 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $10 Doors Open: 6:30p
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, and even a pair of brothers, who have grown up together playing music and figuring life out. These shared experiences and memories contribute to the […]
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. In addition to assisting in establishing tribal archives and collections, Rupe has also worked with the Tribe in the areas of programming, digital archive website […]
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 to support the food truck industry and a concept called Placemaking. The Tuesdays on the Road event series is hosted June, July and August, and […]
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 Songs and Stories will hit the historic KST on Tuesday, August 20. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 23, at 10AM. An online-only local presale takes place […]
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 the intersection of solitude and art, examining the lives and works of several artists who grappled with isolation and used it as a source of […]
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. With a diverse lineup of performers, it's the perfect opportunity to soak up some sunshine, enjoy live music, dance, and connect with friends in the […]
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 […]
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 increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month, featuring extended […]
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!
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 off for the 2024 season on Friday, June 14 and continue through Friday, August 30. Food and retail will be available for purchase. Food trucks […]
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 […]
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 cash bar, featuring live music by the popular Bronk Bros band. Hawaiian/beach attire is welcome!
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: August 24 Show Time: 7:30-9p Tickets: $10 Doors Open: 6:30p
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 to support the food truck industry and a concept called Placemaking. The Tuesdays on the Road event series is hosted June, July and August, and […]
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 […]
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. With a diverse lineup of performers, it's the perfect opportunity to soak up some sunshine, enjoy live music, dance, and connect with friends in the […]
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!
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 off for the 2024 season on Friday, June 14 and continue through Friday, August 30. Food and retail will be available for purchase. Food trucks […]
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 roles of legal professionals, crafting a gut-busting legal drama on the fly. YOU become part of the action! Suggest case details, throw out wild scenarios, […]
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. As a two-time world champion People’s Choice Winner, he captivates audiences with his extraordinary skills. Fresh from 17 sold-out performances at Rome’s renowned Ghione Theater, […]