Plan your day · Theater lovers
A holiday night for theater fans
Dinner near the theater, a show, and a drink to talk it over.
At a glance
- Best for
- Theater lovers
- Time
- 4 to 5 hours
- Budget
- $$$ · Over $60per person
- Best days
- Show nights. Check the theater calendars.
In shortThis plan has 3 stops. It is for theater lovers. It takes 4 to 5 hours and costs over $60 per person.
The plan
Start with dinner at Rustica, Principle Food & Drink, or Comensoli's.
See a performance at Farmers Alley Theatre or Civic Theatre.
Continue the evening with a drink at Bell's Eccentric Café or Old Dog Tavern.
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The holiday tie-in
First Friday & Art Hop or Moonlight Madness
- First Friday & Art Hop Fri, Dec 4 · 5–8 p.m.
- Moonlight Madness Sat, Dec 12 · 6–11 p.m.
Before you go: Pick a show from the current theater calendar. Tickets aren't included in the budget.
Your day
Pick a date to see what’s on downtown that day, Santa’s Workshop and trolley hours included. Add a note for your group, then print or share.
Holiday events run November 6 to December 31, 2026.
It prints with the plan. It isn’t sent anywhere.
Date: ______________________
Places on this plan
Pick one, or try them all. Each name opens its listing in the business directory.
- DineRustica236 S. Kalamazoo Mall(269) 492-0247
- DinePrinciple Food & Drink230 S Kalamazoo Mall(269) 743-6563Accepts Downtown Dollars
- DineComensoli's762 W. Main St.(269) 345-6755
- Arts & EntertainmentFarmers Alley Theatre221 Farmers Alley(269) 343-2727
- Arts & EntertainmentCivic Theatre329 S. Park St.(269) 343-1313
- DineBell's Eccentric Cafe355 E. Kalamazoo Avenue(269) 382-2332
- DineOld Dog Tavern402 E. Kalamazoo Avenue(269) 381-5677
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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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Need an accommodation?
Ask about seating, interpreters, quiet spaces or anything else that would help you enjoy the event. Email downtown@kalamazoocity.org or call 311 ahead of time.