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.

Allendale Township Summer Concert Series – Sunchaser

Allendale Community Park 11069 68th Ave, Allendale, MI, United States

Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]

Discover Falconry

Three Rivers Public Library 88 N Main St, Three Rivers, Michigan

Learn about falconry from local, Michael Evans, and meet his hawk! Sign up is recommended, contact TRPL at 269-273-8666 or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/three-rivers-public-library-15891595896 This program is hosted by Three Rivers Public Library in partnership with the Smithsonian’s Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities […]

The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm

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

Presented by River City Puppets. The librarian is on the hunt for a story eating bookworm. Hilarious tales come to life as he strives to replace the stories before they’re all gone. Giant puppets, music, and masterful storytelling come together to delight both the audience and one hungry bookworm. Funding for this program was provided […]

The Summer Winds Present An Irish Summer’s Eve with the Langford Lads

Heritage Landing 1050 7th St, Muskegon, Michigan

This is the opening concert of the Summer WINDs - Wednesday Concerts in the Park Series, designed by the West Michigan Concert WINDs. The band will share the concert with The Langford Lads Irish Band. The music theme will be “Irish Music Along the Lakeshore” for this concert. The summer WINDs concerts are at the […]

The Summer Winds Present An Irish Summer’s Eve with the Langford Lads

Heritage Landing 1050 7th St, Muskegon, Michigan

This is the opening concert of the Summer WINDs - Wednesday Concerts in the Park Series, designed by the West Michigan Concert WINDs. The band will share the concert with The Langford Lads Irish Band. The music theme will be “Irish Music Along the Lakeshore” for this concert. The summer WINDs concerts are at the […]

Allendale Township Summer Concert Series – Neil Woodward

Allendale Community Park 11069 68th Ave, Allendale, MI, United States

Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]

Suds and Civilization

Useless Creatures Brewing Company 41 N Main St, Three Rivers, Michigan

Join Three Rivers Public Library for a social history of beer, wine, and spirits by Dr. Thomas Henthorn. Discover the history behind your beer, wine, and distilled spirits while you try a 10 oz. cream ale! *Sign up is required due to limited space. Contact TRPL at 269-273-8666 or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/three-rivers-public-library-15891595896 to sign up!

Pullman Square Summer Concert Series – Black River Band playing Rock, Country and Originals

Pullman Town Square 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, Michigan

CONCERT POSTERS INDIVIDUAL (dragged) Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Underground Railroad Days

Village of Vandalia 18035 State St, Vandalia, Michigan

This annual festival, co-sponsored by URSCC and the Village of Vandalia, celebrates the UGRR in this community.  URSCC hosts guided tours of the Kentucky Slave Raid of 1847, open houses at three UGRR sites, Civil War soldiers encampment, displays, and music.  The Village of Vandalia sponsors vendors, food, and a community church service on Sunday […]

Pullman Square Summer Concert Series -Michael and Sophia McIntosh

Pullman Town Square 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, Michigan

Don't miss the powerhouse father/daughter duo!Michael McIntosh is a gifted vocalist & guitarist, A Kalamazoo native, Michael has been a part of one of Kalamazoo's most popular bands...'Drop 35' for many years. From the first song, it becomes obvious that Michael has the vocal and guitar chops to warrant such a large and loyal fan […]

Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents Doug Scheer’s Wacky Science

Tibbits Opera House 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Michigan

Loads of surprises, comedy and goofy sound effects combine in this perfect complement to learning The Scientific Method. Featuring wacky and off-the-wall, hands-on lessons, audience members discover that simple household items can be used to perform quirky and crazy science experiments. Science has never been so much fun! Single tickets for this event are $10 […]

Allendale Township Summer Concert Series – Wyatt & Shari Knapp

Allendale Community Park 11069 68th Ave, Allendale, MI, United States

Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]

Painting Class with The Painted Toad Art Studio

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

Join Rose Gottler from The Painted Toad to learn how to paint your very own masterpiece! Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities – Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.

Sloan Museum of Discovery Juneteenth Celebration

Sloan Museum of Discovery 1310 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States

Juneteenth is now a Federal Holiday. The Flint community has celebrated every year for the past 50 years! Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium are honored to partner and host a portion of the Juneteenth festivities for a 3rd year on their campus. On June 16, 2023, the Sloan Museum of Discovery will hold their Freedom […]

Black History 101 Mobile Museum

St Clair County Library 210 McMorran Blvd, 210 McMorran Blvd, Michigan

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is on a national tour celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop culture and is coming to the Don Dodge Auditorium. This building is across the street from the Main Library/Port Huron Branch at 200 Grand River Avenue. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is a national award-winning traveling exhibit […]

Candlelight Concert featuring Brad Phillips

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum 228 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac, MI, United States

Join the Sanilac County Historical Society for a unique experience, outside and under the glow of candlelight. Brad is an artist with over two decades of music craft. He also holds both his bachelor’s and master's degrees in music from University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, & Dance. At present he is faculty at […]

Nor-east’r Music and Art Festival

Oscoda County Fair Grounds 1889 Caldwell Road, Mio, MI, United States

If you are a fan of music, you will want to check out the national, regional, and Michigan acts performing on these stages. The huge main stage is the centerpiece of the grounds, surrounded by great shade trees and in close proximity to food and art vendors, campsites, and bathrooms. The Parlor Stage is an […]