First Friday

Schedule

Fri Sep 04 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Downtown Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI

Advertisement
First Friday Art Hop in Downtown Kalamazoo
5–8 PM | First Friday of the Month
Art Hop Theme: Journey
It’s First Friday, and it’s also Art Hop night with the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
This month’s Art Hop theme, Journey, invites you to explore Downtown Kalamazoo through creativity, expression, and connection. Galleries, businesses, and creative spaces come alive from 5–8 PM, filling the district with art, music, and community energy.
Explore local shops and restaurants buzzing with activity as artists, musicians, and makers bring their work to life. Sip on your favorite beverage in the Social District, stroll the Kalamazoo Mall, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere that makes Art Hop nights so special.
Bonus: Enjoy 90 minutes of free parking in the ramps, making it easy to come downtown and join the fun.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Downtown Kalamazoo, 241 W. South Street,Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Downtown Kalamazoo Collective

Host or Publisher Downtown Kalamazoo Collective

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Kalamazoo

Dogs In The Zoo
Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm Dogs In The Zoo

Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI

DOG CONTESTS
2026 Oddlympics
Wed, 16 Sep at 02:00 pm 2026 Oddlympics

Mayors Riverfront Park

CONTESTS SPORTS
2026 Reliability, Process, & Maintenance (RPM) Symposium
Tue, 22 Sep at 08:00 am 2026 Reliability, Process, & Maintenance (RPM) Symposium

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
46th NSRA Street Rod Nationals North
Fri, 25 Sep at 08:00 am 46th NSRA Street Rod Nationals North

Kalamazoo County Expo Center

CONTESTS KIDS
Kalamazoo, MI: M**der Mystery Detective Experience
Thu, 08 Feb at 10:00 am Kalamazoo, MI: M**der Mystery Detective Experience

Kalamazoo

ART THEATRE
VENDORS NEEDED FOR NEW TALK SHOW!
Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm VENDORS NEEDED FOR NEW TALK SHOW!

Kalamazoo,Michigan 49001

BUSINESS ART
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, 27 Nov at 08:00 pm Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Kalamazoo

ART MUSIC
Advanced Workshop \u201cPattern Play: Shake It Up!\u201d with Katrina Hude
Tue, 24 Mar at 09:00 am Advanced Workshop “Pattern Play: Shake It Up!” with Katrina Hude

326 West Kalamazoo Avenue #100, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

WORKSHOPS ART
 Fused  Birdbaths!  March 28 FULL
Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Fused Birdbaths! March 28 FULL

Peepers Stained Glass

WORKSHOPS
Opening Day: From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia
Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Opening Day: From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia

314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

ART EXHIBITIONS
2026 Edible Book Festival
Sat, 28 Mar at 02:30 pm 2026 Edible Book Festival

326 W Kalamazoo Ave, Ste. 103A, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

FESTIVALS ART
How to Draw SAT Morning Cartoons!
Sat, 28 Mar at 03:00 pm How to Draw SAT Morning Cartoons!

116 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

Poets in Print: Samyak Shertok and Katy Didden
Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Poets in Print: Samyak Shertok and Katy Didden

326 W Kalamazoo Ave, Ste. 103A, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

ART LITERARY-ART
Crawlspace Sketch An Original Comedy Show
Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Crawlspace Sketch An Original Comedy Show

315 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

COMEDY ART
Las Cafeteras
Sun, 29 Mar at 04:00 pm Las Cafeteras

Comstock Community Auditorium

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Explore and Create Night: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
Thu, 02 Apr at 06:00 pm Explore and Create Night: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks

314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

EXHIBITIONS ART
First Friday
Fri, 03 Apr at 05:00 pm First Friday

Downtown Kalamazoo

FIRST-FRIDAY MUSIC
The Monkbirds & Bunny\u2019s Ghost @Old Dog
Fri, 03 Apr at 06:00 pm The Monkbirds & Bunny’s Ghost @Old Dog

OLD DOG TAVERN

MUSIC DOG
Trans Day of Visibility Concert
Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm Trans Day of Visibility Concert

Dormouse Theatre

CONCERTS LIVE-MUSIC
Nature Journaling
Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am Nature Journaling

Kalamazoo Nature Center

ART WORKSHOPS

What's Happening Next in Kalamazoo?

Discover Kalamazoo Events