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ARTbreak Talk: Do It Yourself

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Mandy Clearwaters, KPS art teacher, and Jeff Abshear (pictured), Director of the Book Arts Center were both given the same instructions from the do... More Info

Nov 29

Member Night at the Holiday Sale

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

One-of-a-kind gifts, wearable art, and home decor! Every year, the KIA is transformed into a bustling marketplace for its annual Holiday Art Sale. It... More Info

Sep 08 - Nov 30

Inspirations: Flower Photography from Film to Digi...

Presented by Kalamazoo Nature Center at Kalamazoo Nature Center

Christopher Light’s flower photography spans the bridge from film to digital and pays homage to those who inspired him along the way. Artist... More Info

Nov 30 - Dec 01

Holiday Sale

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

One-of-a-kind gifts, wearable art, and home decor! Every year, the KIA is transformed into a bustling marketplace for its annual Holiday Art Sale. On... More Info

Jul 28 - Dec 02

The Way Forward: New Acquisitions at the KIA

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

This diverse selection of 80+ works acquired over the last four years reveals our eagerness to enrich one of the community’s most treasured assets —... More Info

Dec 04

ARTbreak Talk: The Black Death and Its Influence o...

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

The Bubonic Plague, or the “Black Death” profoundly influenced the art world from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance. Dr. James Carter, retired... More Info

Dec 07

PRE-KWANZAA BAZAAR

Presented by Black Arts & Cultural Center at Black Arts & Cultural Center

Enjoy the Pre-Kwanzaa Bazaar featuring food, vendors, music, live performances, activities and a screening of the Kwanzaa documentary “The Black... More Info

Nov 15 - Dec 09

WMU Frostic School of Art - Annual Faculty Exhibit...

Presented by WMU Frostic School of Art - Galleries and WMU Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University - Gwen Frostic School of Art

Installation view, annual faculty exhibition 2017.

Dec 07

Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra

Presented by Kalamazoo Valley Museum at Kalamazoo Valley Museum - Stryker Theater

The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra presents holiday music old and new, along with other traditional audience favorites, at the KVM for the... More Info

Dec 07

Art Hop!

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Discover Art Hop! It’s visual art, music, dance, poetry and lots more! It’s fun, interactive, and a great way to explore Kalamazoo. And you... More Info

Jan 04

January Art Hop - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Start the new year off right with a creative vision board! The most art anywhere downtown is at the KIA. Sponsored by Zhang Financial

Jan 04

January Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Discover Art Hop! It’s visual art, music, dance, poetry and lots more! It’s fun, interactive, and a great way to explore Kalamazoo. And you... More Info

Feb 01

February Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Discover Art Hop! It’s visual art, music, dance, poetry and lots more! It’s fun, interactive, and a great way to explore Kalamazoo. And you... More Info

Mar 01

March Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Discover Art Hop! It’s visual art, music, dance, poetry and lots more! It’s fun, interactive, and a great way to explore Kalamazoo. And you... More Info

Apr 05

April Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Discover Art Hop! It’s visual art, music, dance, poetry and lots more! It’s fun, interactive, and a great way to explore Kalamazoo. And you... More Info

May 03

May Art Hop

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Downtown Kalamazoo and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Discover Art Hop! It’s visual art, music, dance, poetry and lots more! It’s fun, interactive, and a great way to explore Kalamazoo. And you... More Info

Nov 25

23rd Annual Messiah Sing!

Presented by Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo

The Sing features a chamber orchestra made up of professional musicians from the Kalamazoo area, along with soloists Corlyn... More Info

Nov 27

ACGK Annual Meeting

Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre (formerly Epic Theatre)

We will be: Looking to the Future: Sharing Our Strategic Vision Guest Speaker: Belinda Tate, Executive Director KIA: “Opening Doors,... More Info

Dec 07

A Holiday Spectacular with The Watters Brothers

Presented by Kalamazoo Concert Band at Unknown

The Kalamazoo Concert Band’s annual holiday concert in December at Miller Auditorium is free, and is the only one that requires a ticket. Donors... More Info

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Sep 20 - Dec 13

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Sep 07 - Dec 14

Chinese Language and Culture Classes for Youth

Presented by Kalamazoo Chinese Academy at WMU - Sangren Hall

Kalamazoo Chinese Academy (KCA) is a non-profit educational organization that is dedicated to providing Chinese language education and cultural... More Info

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Jan 17 - Mar 21

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Apr 11 - Jun 13

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Jun 27 - Aug 15

Crescendo Community Voices

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

Crescendo Community Voices is led by a board-certified music therapist with assistance from community teaching artists, this program provides... More Info

Nov 23 - 24

Greensky Bluegrass WSG Lindsay Lou at the Kalamazo...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

Spend Thanksgiving weekend with Greensky Bluegrass at historic Kalamazoo State Theatre! For more than a decade and a half, the members of Greensky... More Info

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Nov 25

David Crosby & Friends at the Kalamazoo State ...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby is making his way Kalamazoo State Theatre... More Info

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Nov 28

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has... More Info

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Nov 29

Community Voices Open House

Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music

This ensemble offers musical experiences for teens and adults with a variety of mental and physical challenges. Led by a board-certified music... More Info

Dec 08

Cyrus Chestnut & Friends

Presented by Fontana at Western Michigan University - Dalton Center Recital Hall

Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut knows a good thing when he hears it, and the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas, set forth so eloquently by the Vince... More Info

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Dec 08

Barbershop Holiday Concert - FREE!

Presented by Mall City Harmonizers at First Baptist Church

All your favorite Christmas carols will likely be heard in 4-part A-Capella harmony at this concert…an event destined to enliven your holiday... More Info

Dec 16

Annual Holiday Concert: Kalamazoo Children's Choru...

Presented by Kalamazoo Children's Chorus at Chenery Auditorium

Every December nearly 200 members of the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus present their annual holiday concert. This year, KCC will sing at beautiful... More Info

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Dec 31

The Dead South With The Crane Wives & The Hoot...

Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre

The Dead South have been described as outlaws and modern hillbillies, but the best way to describe the Regina-based band is fearless. They’re a... More Info

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Nov 29 - Dec 01

Next Stop Broadway

Presented by WMU University Theatre at Western Michigan University - Gilmore Theatre Complex

The Music Theatre Performance class of 2019 will share the stage with Broadway’s Brenda Braxton in this annual cabaret event! *No Children under 10... More Info

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Nov 23 - Dec 09

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Kalamazoo Civic Auditorium

Join us this holiday season and take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based... More Info

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Dec 21 - 22

Live Improv Comedy by Crawlspace Eviction

Presented by Crawlspace Theatre Productions at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre in Historic First Baptist Church Building

Chowder is a great comfort food, especially during the winter months, but, in the end, there’s nothing more comforting than laughter, and that’s... More Info

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Dec 21 - 23

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

Proclaimed by the The New York Daily News as a “delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh-load and so full of energy it could... More Info

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Jan 16

Rock of Ages

Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium

Broadway’s Best Party is turning up the volume to 10! The ROCK OF AGES Tenth Anniversary Tour is blazing across North America! Nominated for five... More Info

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Jan 17 - 20

Angel of the People Mover by Emilio Rodriguez

Presented by Queer Theatre Kalamazoo at Queer Theatre Kalamazoo

Angel of the People Mover follows Maya, a young Black trans woman, on her journey to find love in the people she meets, the friends she makes, the... More Info

Jan 11 - 27

Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical

Presented by Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Parish Theatre

From a humble Midwestern childhood in Northern Kentucky to topping the charts for nearly five decades, the story of Rosemary Clooney’s remarkable... More Info

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Jan 25 - Feb 10

The Wolves

Presented by WMU University Theatre at Western Michigan University - Gilmore Theatre Complex

Atomic power drives this extraordinary new play about a girls indoor soccer team blasting its way through life. In this dizzying, tightly wound... More Info