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.
An experience like no other. Composer Timothy Blackmon Jr. and hip hop producer James Gardin are re-telling a cult classic through a live, original soundtrack. The 2025 installment of Symphonic Cinema will reimagine the original score for The Brother From Another Planet. To capture the essence of the 1984 futurist film, the reimagined live score […]
Turtles, snakes, and birds! Oh my! Join Sandcastles Children's Museum on April 4th to participate in a visit from Outdoor Discovery Center at 11-2pm. Learn about Michigan's wildlife and natural habitats and say hello to some critters. This event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Touring Grant.
The soulful variety show returns to The Robin Theatre starring poet and hip-hop educator Jahshua Smith along with a cast of talented friends. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Limited space available – please RSVP to reserve your spot. This event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Touring Grant.
Experience the magic of jazz with one unforgettable performance featuring Kimmie Horne. Kimmie Horne is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, and brand influencer with a legacy deeply rooted in music royalty. A proud Detroit native, she is the descendant of the legendary songstress and movie icon Lena Horne and the niece of Cleveland Horne of […]
Djangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the infectious joy, and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound […]
Enjoy a musical afternoon with The Boychoir of Ann Arbor. For almost 40 years, the Boychoir has been enriching the lives of boys who love to sing while also enhancing the cultural life of the greater Ann Arbor area. All ages welcome! This event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Touring Grant.
Join students, teachers, and community members from across the state for the 2025 Michigan Poetry Out Loud State Finals, an annual competition to be held at the Crowne Plaza Lansing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Crowne Plaza Lansing is located at at 925 S Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI […]
Join OpenSpot Theatre for their annual performance at The Hawk Center in Farmington Hills! Students have been writing and practicing a big showcase performance. There will be acting, singing, and dancing!
Join us as speaker Yan Li (Oakland University) for The John and Annette Carter History Comes Alive Lecture Series presents “For Internal Reference Only”: Foreign Literature and Book Censorship in the People’s Republic of China, 1960-76.
Join The Friends of the Dawn Theater for an evening concert performed by Greg Whalen and The Ramblers at the Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale. The artists will perform a musical narrative of life in the Marine Corps, focused specifically on Greg Whalen’s deployment in 2021. The songs are inspired by this musician’s participation in […]
This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture, history, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr., I Am Somebody mirrors inspired […]
This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture, history, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr., I Am Somebody mirrors inspired […]
Join Barbara Gulley from Barb's Tea Service to learn about the history of tea and chocolate in Europe. There will be chocolate pairings featuring chocolate from local Michigan chocolatiers. Registration is free and opens on February 1, 2025 at 9:30am. The first week of registration is limited to Chesterfield Library cardholders. Registration will open to […]
This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture, history, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr., I Am Somebody mirrors inspired […]
The John and Annette Carter History Comes Alive Lecture Series presents "Where are all the Women?": Untold Experiences from the Holocaust". Join us for this insightful presentation from Katie Chaka Parks (Wayne State University and the Zekelman Holocaust Center.)
This series of four workshops led by local artist E’lla Webber will continue to introduce children to new art materials and techniques and also incorporate education on Black culture, history, and identity. E’lla’s workshops will include hands-on activities like the creation of a collaborative sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr., I Am Somebody mirrors inspired […]
Please join us on our journey to discover the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. After Brahms helped him to launch his career, Dvořák influenced not only other Czech composers such as Janácek and Suk, but also American composers including Goldmark and Burleigh. We will explore the timeless beauty of Dvořák's music through selected works by these […]
Join Michigan Humanities for a virtual workshop on January 28, 1–2:30 p.m. In this workshop, staff will provide an overview of current and upcoming grants and programs, show attendees how to register for the online portal and begin an application, share experiences from previous grant and program partners, and leave time for a Q&A. If […]