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.

IN & ON OUR OWN TERMS – Shakespeare in Prison. A Program of Detroit Public Theatre.

Detroit Public Theatre 3960 Third Ave, Detroit, Michigan

Join Detroit Public Theatre at the theatre this August for IN & ON OUR OWN TERMS, the first in-person performance featuring SIP alums alongside members of Prison Creative Arts Project's Linkage Community! IN & ON OUR OWN TERMS will feature a number of artists sharing stories from their own experience that would not typically be […]

Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra 2023

Gallup Park 271 W. State,, Port Austin, Michigan

Enjoy a free open air concert in beautiful Gallup Park. Hosted by Port Austin Artist in Residence. Picnic on the hillside and enjoy the perfect acoustics the park has to offer. Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities – Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this […]

The League of Extraordinary Gentlewomen

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

Join Three Rivers Public Library for a celebration of the local women that helped influence the next generation of women to become physicians, lawyers, professors, and activist ecologists! 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 […]

Pullman Square Summer Concert Series – Descarga Musical playing Norteno, Tierra Caliente and Colombian Cumbia

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.

Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe

Anna Howard Shaw Memorial Park 428 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, Michigan

PaleoJoe will take the Big Rapids community on a trip back in time to learn about prehistoric animals and plants. This program will be located in the Anna Howard Shaw Memorial Park. Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities – Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in […]

Live From the Carriage Barn Stage featuring The Hackwells

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

Join the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum for the 2nd annual concert series! The Hackwells are an Americana/folk/country band. Each member of the band writes and sings lead. They sing about prison graveyards, flea market beauty queens, and other people's faults. They’re known for alternative country music, delivered with a bit of swagger. Funding […]

ASR Cruisin’ Through the Decades: Live Music: 80s – Miranda and the M80s

Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg, Michigan

Join the Hamburg Township Library for the Adult Summer Reading 'Cruisin' Through the Decades: 60s, 70s & 80s' Live Music Concert Series.  In June there will be music of the 60s, in July music of the 70s and in August the music of the 80s.  This is an outdoor concert that will take place by […]

Motown Eagles Tribute Band Concert

Orion Township Library 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan

Motown Eagles, Detroit’s premier Eagles tribute band since 2016, performs the iconic hits of the Eagles. Join Orion Township Library as they share the timeless music of the Eagles outside on the library's back lawn. In case of rain, the concert will be moved indoors. Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts […]

WNIT Movie: Then, Now, and Always… The St. Joseph River Story

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

Discover the St. Joseph River with Three Rivers Public Library! Snacks provided. 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 […]

Song of the Lakes

Ironwood Theatre 113 E Aurora St, Ironwood, MI, United States

Song of the Lakes is a band not afraid to show their emotions as they belt out sea shanties, seduce you with a sultry Brazilian melody, or break your heart with a bittersweet ballad. The band made itself a name with sea shanties and Irish melodies in the early 1980s, but their range has widened […]

Portage Lake Summer Reading Program – Jen Strauss

Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron St., Houghton, MI, United States

Join Story Artist, Jen Strauss as the Portage Lake District Library Sings Their Way through Stories, Tell Our Way through Songs, and Play Our Way through Story Games where everyone belongs! 2023 will be Jen’s 30th year of creating Library Programs for children, teens & adults using the National Summer Reading theme. A former teacher, […]

2023 Summer Reading Family Party – Drummunity

Hunter Community Center 509 Fisher Ct, Clawson, Michigan

Join the City of Clawson for a fun, educational, and interactive event for the whole family and a celebration of the reading accomplishments of the young readers in the Clawson community. The Summer Reading participants are preschool- through high school-aged from in and around Clawson, Michigan. The City of Clawson has partnered with Lori Fithian […]

Pullman Square Summer Concert Series – Live Bait playing Jazz, Blues and Originals

Pullman Town Square 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, Michigan

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.

Traverse City Dance Project Performance

The Garden Theater 301 Main St, Frankfort, MI, United States

The Garden Theater is excited to announce that they will be welcoming Traverse City Dance Project back to their stage for our Summer 2023 Season! They will be hosting a FREE dance performance showcasing some of the best talent in the country. TCDP is Northern Michigan’s only professional dance company. A bit about them, “The […]

Allendale Township Summer Concert Series – Sweet Justice

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. […]

Growing Edible Flowers & Herbs

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

Expand your culinary & gardening skills through easy-to-grow edible flowers and herbs! Try some and take home a seed to get started! Led by local farmer and chef, Austin Kane from Huss/CINO! 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 […]

ASR Cruisin’ Through the Decades: Live Music: 70s – Rook

Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg, Michigan

Join the Hamburg Township Library for the Adult Summer Reading 'Cruisin' Through the Decades: 60s, 70s & 80s' Live Music Concert Series.  In June there will be music of the 60s, in July music of the 70s and in August the music of the 80s.  This is an outdoor concert that will take place by […]

John Ball Zoo to You Program

Melvindale Public Library 18650 Allen Rd, Melvindale, Michigan

This fun and educational animal show is presented by the John Ball Zoo! Presenters will showcase a variety of animals for families, while discussing the ways in which animals connect to us, to each other, and to their environments. Families will learn about wildlife conservation through hands-on learning experiences. This program will be held at […]