The Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre brings the enchanting modern classic Disney's Frozen JR. to life on the Civic Auditorium stage, October 24-November 2, 2025. Filled with adventure, humor, and a touch of magic! Disney's Frozen JR., a heartfelt adaptation of Disney’s beloved animated hit, follows the journey of two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, as […]
Tuesday Trivia, bring your friends for a relaxed fun night of Trivia. All Wine Flights and glasses $5.
In February 1959, the front page of the Kalamazoo Gazette announced, “The city is to have a new art center,” with costs of construction paid by Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Gilmore. In addition to their extraordinary philanthropy, the Gilmores were KIA board members, art collectors, and skilled artists. Mrs. Gilmore’s bequest to the KIA […]
Beats on Bates brings the heart of Downtown Kalamazoo to life with free live music every Wednesday evening during the summer. Set in the unique atmosphere of Bates Alley, this weekly concert series is the perfect midweek break, whether you're grabbing dinner, meeting up with friends, or just soaking in the sounds under the […]
Reginald Dwayne Betts’s latest poetry collection, Doggerel, explores themes of Blackness, masculinity, vulnerability, and intimacy in a unique way–through the lens of dogs. This philosophical examination of everyday life, combined with Betts personal experiences with incarceration and life after, integrates the political with the personal. Join us as we discuss Doggerel with Betts in the […]
Join us every Wednesday for Trivia Night at LFG Gaming Bar! Free entry and the top 3 teams win prizes!
Join us every Wednesday for Trivia! 7 rounds of various categories. The top 3 teams win prizes! No entrance fee.
Advance Base at Glow Hall with Moontype (Chicago) local support TBA Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Doors 7:00 PM • Show 8:00 PM Glow Hall — 246 N Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI Advance Base is the songwriting project of Owen Ashworth, formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone. His music is built from drum machines, keyboards, […]
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.
During this talk, Reginald Dwayne Betts will explore Felon: An American Washi Tale, a solo show that confronts the weight and legitimacy of the word “felon” through poetry, visual art, and performance. Drawing from his own story—sent to prison at 16, discovering poetry behind bars—Betts will offer an immersive meditation on incarceration, identity, and the […]
Bobby Watson – saxophone with Matthew Fries – piano Carlo De Rosa – bass Keith Hall – drums BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kan., his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®️-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator and producer, Watson trained formally at the University of […]
