Presented by Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo at Unknown
Presented by Serendipity Spot at Ron's Beans
Come join us for a fun Coloring Party where you can relax, destress, and unleash your creativity through coloring!
Presented by Crescendo Academy of Music at Crescendo Academy of Music
Fiddle club meeting the second Saturday of the month.
Presented by Crawlspace Theatre Productions at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre in Historic First Baptist Church Building
Campers will have fun in these improv theater camps while building confidence and leadership skills.
Presented by Kellogg Community College at Kellogg Community College Morris Library
Kellogg Community College is pleased to announce the publication of “Blaze Goes to Camp,” a fully illustrated, 32-page children’s book rounding out a trilogy of popular titles centered on a young version of Blaze, the College mascot.
Presented by Edison Neighborhood Association at Edison Neighborhood
This quarterly Art Crawl features multiple neighborhood venues, local artists, and arts activities for all ages!
Presented by Serendipity Spot and Kzoo Makers at Kzoo Makers
Would you like to meet others and be part of an area makers community?
Presented by Kalamazoo State Theatre at Kalamazoo State Theatre
Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street featuring A Cape Breton Trio on Friday, May 3!
Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street featuring Nathan Walton & The Remedy Trio on Friday, June 7!
Presented by Kalamazoo Valley Museum at Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Presented by South Haven Center for the Arts at Stanley Johnston Park
The South Haven Center for the Arts is proud to host the Annual South Haven Art Fair on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Presented by Kalamazoo Nature Center at Unknown
Free event open to the public, Book signing following talk
Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street featuring The Bootstrap Boys on Friday, July 12!
Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street featuring Celeste Alison on Friday, August 9!
Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street featuring Out of Favor Boys on Friday, September 6!
Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for State on the Street featuring our Battle of The Bands Finale on Friday, November 1!
Presented by Miller Auditorium at Miller Auditorium
OMNIUM CIRCUS is a world-renowned comprehensively inclusive circus company bringing excitement, thrills, and joy to people of all ages as only a circus can!
Grab the whole family and join Crawlspace Comedy Theatre for their next all-ages improv family show.
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roar-some interactive show for all the family.
Presented by Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium
Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series.
Presented by The Clover Room at The Clover Room
Join us for an evening with Showman & Coole AND Laurel Premo at The Clover Room
Get ready for an electrifying night at the Kalamazoo State Theatre, as we proudly present the legendary indie rock sensation, The Mountain Goats, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
The Kalamazoo State Theatre welcomes country vocal group Home Free back to their historic stage Friday, April 12, 2024.
Presented by Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra at Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Arcadia Ballroom
Join the Kalamazoo Symphony for an unforgettable evening of elegance and enchantment with a three-course, candlelit dinner and live music.
Kalamazoo State Theatre is thrilled to announce an electrifying evening with the celebrated rock group, JJ Grey & Mofro. The event is set for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 with special guest Judith Hill. Fans can get early access to tickets during an onl
The Kalamazoo State Theatre, one of the city’s most storied entertainment landmarks, is excited to announce the upcoming concert featuring the legendary metal band Queensrÿche on April 13th!
Presented by Kalamazoo Concert Band at Chenery Auditorium
The KCB welcomes 2024 Youth Soloist winner Julianna Staufer, Kalamazoo flute player, to perform her solo with the band as it also performs music inspired by the wonders and mysteries of the universe with special guest Astrophysicist Paul Pancella.
Presented by Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium
Soaring Vocals. Sweeping Melodies.
Presented by Fontana at Western Michigan University - Dalton Center Recital Hall
The American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier chamber music ensembles of our time, celebrated for peerless leadership in the brass world.
Presented by Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Society and The Gilmore at Chenery Auditorium
Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra performing: BORNE - Carmen Fantasy for Flute | RACHMANINOFF - Piano Concerto No. 2 (with Gilmore Young Artist, Harmony Zhu) | DVORAK - Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
Presented by The Gilmore at Kalamazoo College - Stetson Chapel
French pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque debut at Gilmore, showcasing Schubert, Debussy, Ravel, and Glass, renowned for their synergy and inventive style, with a pre-concert talk by Dr. Sophiè van der Westhuizen.
The Kalamazoo State Theatre is excited to announce an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia with The Magic Of Motown,” presented by Moxie Events. This spectacular show will light up the historic stage on Friday, April 26!
Presented by The Gilmore at Epic Center
Gabriel Kahane's "Magnificent Bird," created during an internet-free year, blends indie pop and classical music, showcasing his multifaceted talent as a songwriter, educator, and theater artist.
Presented by The Gilmore at Western Michigan University - D. Terry Williams Theatre
Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher blend piano and tap dance in COUNTERPOINT, exploring their interplay through Bach to Gershwin, including a new Gilmore commission, marking a decade of collaboration since their prodigious beginnings.
Presented by The Gilmore at Western Michigan University - Dalton Center Recital Hall
Eliane Elias, Grammy-winning Brazilian artist, pianist, and singer, blends jazz, classical, and pop with her South American roots, celebrated for her dynamic live performances and collaborations, including with Chick Corea, and her Grammy-winning alb
Embark on an unparalleled musical journey with Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on Sunday, April 28.
Presented by The Gilmore at Chenery Auditorium
Pianist Awadagin Pratt and the Sphinx Virtuosi, featuring top Black and LatinX musicians, perform works including Coleridge-Taylor's Piano Quintet and a new concerto by Xavier Foley, highlighting their commitment to diversity in classical music.
2006 Gilmore Artist Ingrid Fliter, acclaimed for her Chopin renditions, will perform his 3rd Sonata and Schumann’s Etudes, showcasing her interpretive skill, preceded by a concert preview with Dr. Zaide Pixley, at the Gilmore Piano Festival.
Presented by The Gilmore at Wellspring Theater
Presented by The Gilmore at Bell's Eccentric Cafe
At the Gilmore Piano Festival, South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini showcases his fusion of traditional jazz and storytelling, reflecting his global experience from Cape Town to New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Ms. Shao and Ms. Zhu, the newest members of the Gilmore Young Artists, perform a varied repertoire including Bach's Partita 5 and Chopin's F Minor Fantasie, plus a world premiere by Christopher Cerrone, at the Gilmore Piano Festival.
At the Gilmore Piano Festival, Gabriela Montero, known for her improvisations, accompanies Chaplin's "The Immigrant" and plays classical selections, highlighting her Grammy-winning talent and activism.
British pianist Paul Lewis, renowned for his interpretations of central European classical music, will perform Schubert's piano sonatas at the Gilmore Piano Festival, showcasing his globally acclaimed talent and collaborations with major orchestras.
At the Gilmore Piano Festival, the extraordinary Gerald Clayton Trio, featuring the exceptionally talented jazz pianist Gerald Clayton, will deliver a captivating performance, enchanting audiences with their innovative and richly diverse jazz interp
Presented by The Gilmore at Richland Area Community Center
Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray, and Tracey MacNeil blend Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton folk music, showcasing spirited piano and dance in a vibrant performance.
Grammy-nominated pianist Gerald Clayton, celebrated for his innovative jazz and collaborations with artists like Diana Krall and Roy Hargrove, embodies a legacy of artistic exploration and reinvention.
Sixteen-time Grammy Award®–winning musician, composer, and producer David Foster joins forces with acclaimed singer and television/Broadway star Katharine McPhee to bring their show on the road!
Presented by The Gilmore at Kalamazoo State Theatre
Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray, and Tracey MacNeil from Cape Breton Island blend Irish, Scottish, and local folk music, infusing performances with improvised piano, dynamic dance, and harmonious melodies, part of Kalamazoo's first-Friday Art Hop.
Olga Kern, 2001 Van Cliburn gold medalist, debuts at the Gilmore with Rachmaninoff, Schumann, and Gershwin, showcasing her blend of fiery passion and elegance, reflecting her technical brilliance and deep musicality, complemented by a pre-concert pre
Renowned British pianist Paul Lewis, celebrated for his interpretations of Schubert's piano sonatas, will highlight his global acclaim and collaborations with top orchestras at the Gilmore Piano Festival.
Presented by The Gilmore at Western Michigan University - Laura V. Shaw Theatre
Kenny Barron, NEA Jazz Master and iconic pianist, returns to the festival with his trio, showcasing his vast discography, Grammy nominations, and collaborations with jazz legends, celebrated for his mastery in performance and composition.
Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray, and Tracey MacNeil from Cape Breton Island bring their joyful dance music, infused with improvised folk piano, to Bell’s Back Room, promising a night of lively tunes, dancing, and shared musical heritage.
The Baby Grands concert at The Gilmore invites families to enjoy great music interactively, featuring Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray, and Tracey MacNeil's lively Cape Breton folk tunes, with a kid-friendly atmosphere where exploration and dance ar
Gabriela Montero, with the Calidore String Quartet, premieres her new work for piano and strings at The Gilmore, also featuring Dvorak's Piano Quintet, showcasing her acclaimed compositions and the Quartet's renowned interpretive skill.
The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, known for 'feel good music,' blends soul, jazz, funk, and R&B with Lamarr's soulful Hammond organ, featuring chart-topping albums and a mix of Motown, Stax, blues, and Hendrix-style guitar.
The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio delivers 'feel good music' with Lamarr's energetic Hammond organ, blending soul, jazz, funk, and R&B, featuring chart-topping albums and a unique sound infused with Motown, Stax, blues, and Hendrix-style guitar.
Presented by The Gilmore at Kalamazoo Civic Auditorium
Isaiah J. Thompson, winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and Cole Porter Fellowship, is celebrated for expressing joy and his love of jazz through music, with notable contributions to Jazz at Lincoln Center and the soundtrack for "Motherless B
British pianist Paul Lewis, celebrated for his interpretations of Schubert's piano sonatas, will explore the composer's impact on classical music, showcasing his global acclaim and mastery at the Gilmore Piano Festival.
Shai Maestro, acclaimed for blending jazz, world music, and contemporary sounds, captivates with his imaginative compositions and dynamic quartet performances, celebrated for their joyful interplay and unique musical identity.
Simone Dinnerstein presents "Undersong," featuring Couperin, Satie, Glass, and Schumann's "Kreisleriana," highlighting her unique interpretative skills and success in revitalizing classical works, alongside her commitment to music education through h
Helen Sung, a Thelonious Monk Institute graduate and Guggenheim Fellow, acclaimed for her dynamic and soulful jazz compositions, won the Kennedy Center’s Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition.
Benito Gonzalez, renowned for blending American jazz with global rhythms, showcases his unique Afro-Latin style, earning Grammy nominations and winning the 2005 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, with a career enriched by collaborations from Her
2002 Gilmore Artist Piotr Anderszewski, known for his intense and original interpretations, will perform and conduct with the Kalamazoo Symphony, and discuss his personal film "My Name is Warsaw" with Festival Director Pierre van der Westhuizen.
Paul Cornish, winner of the 2018 American Jazz Piano Competition, is known for blending contemporary jazz with experimental elements, working alongside legends like Herbie Hancock and John Legend, and fostering freedom and collaboration as a compose
Kirill Gerstein, blending Russian, American, and European schooling with jazz, premieres Matthew Aucoin's work at The Gilmore, showcasing virtuosity and expressive depth.
Presented by The Gilmore at Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium
Pink Martini and China Forbes dazzle with a mix of jazz, classical, and pop, celebrated for global performances and over 3 million albums sold, showcasing their rich, eclectic style and global appeal.
Piotr Anderszewski, 2002 Gilmore Artist, will play and conduct Beethoven with the Kalamazoo Symphony, featuring Gilmore Young Artists in Bruch's Concerto and opening with Farrenc's vibrant Overture.
Presented by Miller Auditorium at miller auditorium
RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four.
Presented by Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra at Bell's Eccentric Cafe
Locally sourced from the bar to the stage, Craft Music features entertaining, casual, and truly eccentric flavor profiles.
Innovative pop hitmaker Chappell Roan will be bringing her Midwest Princess Tour to the historic stage of the Kalamazoo State Theatre on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 26.
Presented by Early Music Michigan at St. Augustine Cathedral
Join us for a sumptuous musical journey to the Middle Ages with voices and historical instruments.
Presented by Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra at Western Michigan University - Dalton Center Recital Hall
Plucked. Not bowed. Guitar and harp are in the spotlight for this truly unique program!
Kalamazoo State Theatre is thrilled to announce that the legendary Keb’ Mo’, a master of American roots music, will grace its stage on June 18, 2024.
The Kalamazoo State Theatre, one of the city’s most storied entertainment landmarks, is excited to announce Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Antonio Sánchez takes the stage at Kalamazoo State Theatre on Friday, June 28 for the 10th-anniversary celebration of the film "Birdman".
The legendary Buddy Guy brings his Damn Right Farewell tour to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on Saturday, August 10, 2024 with support from Tom Hambridge.
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.
The Kalamazoo State Theatre is thrilled to announce that comedian Joe Pera will grace our stage on Friday, March 29, 2024, as part of The PERAs Tour. This event promises an evening of unparalleled humor, wit, and thoughtfulness that only Pera can del
Presented by WMU University Theatre at Western Michigan University - Gilmore Theatre Complex
Presented by Miller Auditorium at Miller Audiorium
Picture it. United States, 2024. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue brings Miami’s sassiest seniors to stages around the country for one more hurrah.
Presented by Farmers Alley Theatre and The Gilmore at Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre presents SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, an intimate portrait of the iconic songwriter — his story and his inspiration in his own words, featuring Farmers Alley founders Jeremy Koch and Denene Mulay Koch.
Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Presented by Glass Art Kalamazoo at Glass Art Kalamazoo
The return of the ultimate glass blowing competition!