Events

In communities across Michigan, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of residents and visitors alike. MI Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through community project grants, Museum on Main Street, and more.

PLEASE NOTE: Some events may be canceled or postponed. We work to ensure that our events calendar remains accurate. We strongly urge you to call the event contact for any program you are interested in to confirm that the event is still planned.

Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series: To Be Dvorak

St. Mark's Episcopal Church 134 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Please join us on our journey to discover the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.  After Brahms helped him to launch his career, Dvořák influenced not only other Czech composers such as Janácek and Suk, but also American composers including Goldmark and Burleigh. We will explore the timeless beauty of Dvořák's music through selected works by these […]

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Artist in Residence Series: Black History and DEI with E’lla Webber

Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture, history, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr., I Am Somebody mirrors inspired […]

Coffee Concert

Madison Heights Active Adult Center 260 W. 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI, United States

Join the Madison Heights Public Library and Madison Heights Recreation Department every Wednesday night in February at 6:00 PM in the Active Adult Center Dining Room. Refreshments, including decaf coffee, are available for purchase during the concerts. Admission is $5 at the door.

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Artist in Residence Series: Black History and DEI with E’lla Webber

Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture, history, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr., I Am Somebody mirrors inspired […]

Bigfoot Selfies Tour of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron Street, Houghton, MIchigan

The Bigfoot Selfies Tour is a lively, family-oriented series of events that blend art, literature, and folklore, created by Marquette-based artists Marty Achatz and Ronnie Ferguson. Entertaining and engage for all ages, each event on the tour invites participants to experience live poetry readings, music performances, and a book signing session led by Achatz and […]

Chocolate and Tea at Chesterfield Township Library

Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Avenue, Chesterfield, MI, United States

Join Barbara Gulley from Barb's Tea Service to learn about the history of tea and chocolate in Europe. There will be chocolate pairings featuring chocolate from local Michigan chocolatiers. Registration is free and opens on February 1, 2025 at 9:30am. The first week of registration is limited to Chesterfield Library cardholders. Registration will open to […]

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Artist in Residence Series: Black History and DEI with E’lla Webber

Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture, history, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr., I Am Somebody mirrors inspired […]

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Artist in Residence Series: Black History and DEI with E’lla Webber

Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture, history, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr., I Am Somebody mirrors inspired […]

Greg Whalen and the Ramblers Concert at The Dawn Theater

The Dawn Theater 110 N Broad St, Hillsdale, MI, United States

Join The Friends of the Dawn Theater for an evening concert performed by Greg Whalen and The Ramblers at the Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale. The artists will perform a musical narrative of life in the Marine Corps, focused specifically on Greg Whalen’s deployment in 2021. The songs are inspired by this musician’s participation in […]

OpenSpot Theatre at The Hawk

The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Join OpenSpot Theatre for their annual performance at The Hawk Center in Farmington Hills! Students have been writing and practicing a big showcase performance. There will be acting, singing, and dancing!