Dionysos Greek Festival
Discover Greece in downtown Kalamazoo! The 32nd Annual Greek Festival will run June 5-7 at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place. Festival highlights include live music, belly dancers, traditional Greek dancers, and of course, great food. Greek Fest activities on Saturday, June 7th will focus on family fun from 1-4 p.m. Children’s programs include face painting, clowns, balloons, puppets and magic shows. All proceeds from the children’s programs will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters. The gates will open each day at 11 a.m. Admission is free everyday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $5 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. After 7 p.m., admission is $8 - $9. Seniors get in free all day on Thursday, June 5th. For more information, visit the Kalamazoo Greek Festival online.
Bell’s Beer Gardens
Bell’s Brewery will open the gates to its beer garden for the first time this summer on Thursday, June 5th at 9:30 p.m. This outdoor, spacious venue will feature live music and some of the areas most interesting and exclusive beers all weekend long. Steppin’ In It will give a rockin’ acoustic performance influenced by old-time country, swing and blues on Thursday night. Admission is $7. For more information and view the beer garden’s schedule, visit Bell’s Beer online.
Art on the Mall
Experience some of the best art and shopping that downtown Kalamazoo has to offer. Art on the Mall features two days of original works of art and fine crafts from over 70 artists. Items for sale range from jewelry and pottery to outdoor decor and sculptures. The event is Friday, June 6th from noon - 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 7th from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Art on the Mall is located on the Kalamazoo Mall from Michigan Ave. to Lovell St. and along South St. between Rose St. and Farmers Alley. Local merchants will join the excitement on the mall by hosting a Summer in the City Sales Event.
Art Hop!
Turn an artsy day on the Kalamazoo Mall to a fun and creative night on the town. Hosted by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo and Downtown Kalamazoo Inc., the Art Hop will take place Friday, June 6 from 5-9 p.m. Explore downtown Kalamazoo as local retailers open their doors to display a variety of local artwork. Take advantage of shopping specials and the opportunity to meet with local artists in a fun and casual atmosphere. This event is free. For more information, call 269.344.0795.
Do-Dah Parade
Creativity abounds in Kalamazoo with the 25th annual Do-Dah Parade. Known as the parade of parodies, this silly event offers fun for the whole family. The event kicks off on Saturday, June 7th at 11 a.m. Observe over 80 businesses and nonprofit organizations get goofy along the parade route: Lovell St. to Park St., Park St. to Michigan Ave., Michigan Ave. to Portage Rd. and Portage Rd. back to Lovell St.
KIA Art Fair
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will host its annual Art Fair on Saturday, June 7th in Bronson Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 200 artists from across the nation come to Kalamazoo to take part in the second oldest continuously running art fair in the nation. Over 60,000 people visit Bronson Park each year to observe and purchase paintings, ceramics, fiber wares, sculpture, photography and more. The fair will also feature food vendors, live music and engaging activities for children and their families. This year, KIA is giving art-enthusiasts a “sneak preview” of the fair at Bronson Park on Friday, June 6th from 5 -8 p.m. For more information, visit KIA online.
Saturday Night Lights
The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society has paired with the Kalamazoo Nature Center to offer a special evening of stargazing. On Saturday, June 7th at 9 p.m. there will be a public observing session at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Weather permitting, participants will watch the evening’s first few starts transform into a starry universe. Sessions will be canceled if the sky is mostly cloudy or overcast. For cancellation information, call the Kalamazoo Nature Center at 269.381.1574.
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