Community Calendar

The Ancestral Craft Market & Barter is a cozy winter gathering where artisans, families, and neighbors trade handmade goods, foods, and skills. Come to shop, swap, or set up a table, share what you’ve made, and enjoy a warm, community-centered celebration of old-world craft.

Don your festive outfit and start the holiday season with a dance lesson and dancing on Sunday December 14 at Kalamazoo Ballroom Academy at 2020 Fulford Street in Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Byron Doss from Social Dance Studio in Grand Rapids will teach the elegant and graceful waltz at 2:00 p.m. Dance to popular (including some holiday favorites) and music hits from the past with DJ Bob Sievert until 5 p.m. All levels of dancers, beginners, couples and singles are welcome. Please visit https://swmbd.com for additional information.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites the community to a festive afternoon featuring two connected holiday events.

The afternoon begins with the cherished Lessons and Carols service, where choirs present scripture readings paired with carols and anthems that highlight the Christmas story.

Following the service, guests are encouraged to stay for a Holiday Tea hosted by the 55 & Better Ministry. Enjoy seasonal refreshments and an opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors in a warm, welcoming setting.

Both events are free and open to all.
More information: stlukeskalamazoo.org

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Reimagined for 2025, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets, dazzling scenery, and stunning costumes—making it the ultimate holiday gift!

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Reimagined for 2025, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets, dazzling scenery, and stunning costumes—making it the ultimate holiday gift!

Created by Vanessa Gould, the award-winning documentary Between the Folds follows the stories of ten artists and scientists whose work applies the art of origami in unexpected ways. The film examines both traditional and unconventional approaches to origami art, then explores the work of mathematicians, scientists, and educators who use origami as a tool for research and pedagogy. Illuminating the close connections between art and science, the film celebrates the vast worlds of knowledge and creative expression that can be unlocked starting with a deceptively simple square of paper. Between the Folds was produced by Green Fuse Films and PBS Independent Lens. It has a run time of 56 minutes.

This biography of Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa traces her journey from internment camps during WWII to becoming a renowned sculptor. The book explores her resilience, innovative wire sculptures, and dedications to arts education. Through personal stories, Chase illuminates how Asawa’s identity, experiences, and vision helped her transform prejudice and hardship into creativity and public impact. Please note that the author will not be in attendance for this event.

All book discussions are free, open to the public, and take place in-person at the Meader Fine Arts Library. Participants do not need to have read the book, but it will help facilitate the overall discussion. Preregistration is encouraged.

Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.

Rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.

This comedy show is full of stars and laughter that will have you on the edge of your seat. DJ Leon Rodgers will keep the vibe in the room going as laughter rocks the house! Damon Willam’s, Correy Bell, Shawn Morgan and Mike Samp have all performed on B.E.T and Comedy Central as well as various other venues. Come on out and enjoy a night of fun.

Must be 18 years of age or older to enter