Arts
An arts and culture evening
A museum, dinner and a curtain call, all within a few blocks.
At a glance
- Best for
- Art and theater lovers
- Time
- About 5 hours
- Budget
- $$
- Best days
- Any evening with a show
In shortThis plan is for an evening of art. You visit an art museum, eat dinner, and see a play or concert.
The plan
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
See the galleries before they close. 314 S. Park St.
Check admission
Early dinner
Find a restaurant near Bronson Park so you can walk to the show.
Your choice
Curtain up
See a production at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre or Farmers Alley Theatre.
Tickets vary
Bronson Park lights
Walk back through the park on your way out.
Free
Good to know
- On first Fridays, swap the museum for Art Hop.
- New Year’s Fest is the biggest arts night of the season.
Works well with
- First Friday & Art Hop (Fri, Nov 6 · 5–9 p.m.)
- First Friday & Art Hop (Fri, Dec 4 · 5–8 p.m.)
- New Year’s Fest (Thu, Dec 31 · 6 p.m.–midnight)
Getting here
- The first 90 minutes are free in the Epic Center and Kalamazoo Mall parking ramps.
- The free Holly Jolly Trolley loops downtown from City Hall, 241 W. South St., Thursday through Sunday until Christmas Eve.
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