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Kalamazoo

There's no shortage of events and things to do in Kalamazoo, MI, where a lively maker culture animates the local scene. This creative energy is evident everywhere, from craft breweries and artist showcases to community theatre productions. The walkable downtown core makes it easy to build an evening by hopping between restaurants, bars, and performance venues.

• An evening out in downtown Kalamazoo can easily flow from a craft beer at Bell's Eccentric Cafe to a concert at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre or a show at Miller Auditorium.
• The local comedy scene is centered around dedicated venues like Crawlspace Comedy Theatre and recurring open mic nights at pubs like Shakespeare's Pub.
• Community traditions and neighborhood pride are on display at recurring gatherings like the monthly ArtHop, the Kalamazoo Night Market, and the annual Kalamazoo Scottish Festival.