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.
In the early 1830s Michigan promoted immigration to Michigan by sending flyers to German cities promoting the State. The Historical Society of Greater Lansing will tell this story and 49 […]
Our Detroit Historical Museum exhibit, "In the Neighborhood," is all about the daily lives of newcomers to Detroit. From its 1701 origins through today, Detroit has been enriched by and […]
This event takes place July 13-14, 11:00am-5:00pm each day. First conceived in 2009 by Bill Ayers, a Quaker who was public works director for the Village of Vandalia, Underground Railroad […]
Help us send "In the Neighborhood" into the history books! After the Detroit Historical Museum closes at 5pm. Join us at Breakers Covenant Church International (formerly Temple Beth El) for […]
Nat Spinz from the Motley Misfits will demonstrate and lead teens grades 6-12 in an energetic hula hoop dancing class. Make sure you wear comfy clothes you move in! Hula […]
Join us for the Summer Fun Concert Series on the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center featuring Guy Louis! Guy uses a variety of instruments for his performances, such […]
Enjoy a free concert from the talented Jimmy Savage Band outdoors at the Pullman Town Square, 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, MI. Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts […]
The circus is coming to town. . .circus camp that is. Artists from Cirque Amongus will offer instruction in 5 different skills for kids who will then present a show […]
The West Michigan Concert Winds, an award-winning Concert Band will perform Jazz and American favorites on the final concert of their July Wednesday night series. Their guests, The Langford Lads, […]
Join us for the Summer Fun Concert Series on the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center featuring Gemini! This group is an act you don't want to miss. They […]
Join the Fennville District Library for a magic show by Brad Lancaster as part of their Summer Reading Program! Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts and Humanities […]
The Pulse Quartet is an award-winning undergraduate saxophone quartet at Michigan State University studying under Professor Joseph Lulloff. They perform a diverse range of repertoire that will engage and inspire […]
The A2AC Author Series is part of the A2AC Exhibition Department's interdisciplinary Arts mission and features MI-based writers whose work builds connections with the A2AC Gallery's visual art shows. The 2024 […]
Join us on the lawn behind the library as Reg Pettibone, a traditionally raised Native American from the HoChunck Nation, both educates and entertains! Through narration, song stories, and various […]
Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 p.m. In honor of the Sesquicentennial of the Lansing Women’s Club a walking tour will be held of important sites in downtown Lansing with connections to […]
In 2023, Tulip City Walls installed five (5) murals around Columbia Avenue, highlighting the diverse communities within the Eastcore neighborhood. Nearly 2,000 neighbors, Holland residents, and out-of-town guests visited over […]
Join Michigan Humanities for a special event featuring Nandi Comer, Michigan's Poet Laureate, in conversation with Dr. Beverly Matherne, the Upper Peninsula's Poet Laureate, about how poetry creates understanding between […]
In August of 2014, the hashtag #Gamergate emerged online, used as a weapon deployed against women in the video game industry. Through online harassment tactics, including threats of physical violence, […]
