Events

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.

Firekeeper’s Daughter Book Discussion

Troy Historic Village 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, MI

Troy Historic Village and Troy Public Library present two free book discussions inside Niles-Barnard House at the Village. Join us for a warm beverage, a little friendly trivia competition, and […]

Reg Pettibone’s Authentic Native American Program

Birmingham Next 2121 Midvale Street, Birmingham, MI

In concert with the Great Michigan Read "The Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley, Next is coordinating several enriching and education programs, food and craft classes, cultural entertainment program and day […]

Beyond the Book with Wayne Hardwick

Troy Historic Village 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, MI

Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa tribe member, Eagle Staff Carrier, and Indigenous Voices partner Wayne Hardwick will share his culture and experiences to expand our understanding of many of the important […]

OpenSpot Theatre at The Hawk

The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

. OpenSpot Theatre provides accessible theatre experiences for people of all abilities. These sessions will be geared for participants ages eight through adult with a special emphasis benefitting those with […]

The Evolution of African American Traditional Music

Monroe County Library System 840 S. Roessler St., Monroe, MI

This program and accompanying booklet will be part of Monroe County Library System’s 37th annual Black History Month Blues Series. Concerts and related programs are scheduled during February in libraries […]

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Ray Township Public Library 64255 Wolcott Rd, Ray, MI

Join Alex Thomas and Friends for a fun-filled, productive workshop on Stop Motion Animation in our very own tiny library. This workshop is 90 minutes and open to 20 participants […]

Firekeeper’s Daughter Book Discussion

Troy Historic Village 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, MI

Troy Historic Village and Troy Public Library present two free book discussions inside Niles-Barnard House at the Village. Join us for a warm beverage, a little friendly trivia competition, and […]

Arts for Life – Music “Mack Sisters”

Huron Valley Council for the Arts 205 W Livingston Rd, Highland Charter Twp, MI

Tomoko and Yuki are called the "Mack Sisters" They will present a piano program for "4" hands. The Mack Sisters are Steinway artists who have presented concerts around the world. […]

Cajun Band Feufollet in Concert

Cheboygan Opera House 403 N. Huron St, Cheboygan, MI

This young and vibrant Southwest Louisiana band takes Cajun, honky-tonk, and string-band music as their starting point, and keeps an open mind about where their song craft will lead them. […]

Sunday Afternoon Live presents Blackthorn

First Congregational Church 145 Capitol Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI

Sunday Afternoon Live is a small outreach group sponsored by First Congregational Church of Battle Creek. Our mission is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Battle Creek Community […]

Ziibiwing Medicine Wheel Teaching & Craft

Butman-Fish Branch Library 1716 Hancock St, Saginaw, MI, United States

Make a megis shell necklace and learn about the medicine wheel. The medicine wheel promotes harmony and balance in our lives. It represents how the Anishinabek see the world as […]

Follow the Silk Road: Mesopotamia to Michigan

Shenandoah Country Club 5600 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI

Part of a year-long initiative to share the Chaldean Story, this forum will explore the roots of the Chaldean entrepreneurial spirit. The event will feature a distinguished panel of entrepreneurs […]

Jordan Hamilton & Seth Bernard

Huron Valley Council for the Arts 205 W Livingston Rd, Highland Charter Twp, MI

Jordan and Seth will be performing together for a unforgettable evening. Jordan Hamilton is a talented musician who plays the cello and sings. He is known for his unique style […]

Blackthorn in Concert

The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Blackthorn returns to the Hawk Mainstage in their 24th year performing with the Cultural Arts Division. The Irish music sensations of Michigan brings Celtic tunes to get you up and […]

Great Reads Book Club: Firekeeper’s Daughter

Hoyt Public Library 505 Janes Ave, Saginaw, MI, United States

To register, contact: reference@saginawlibrary.org or call 989-755-0904. Funding for the Great Michigan Read program is provided by Michigan Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do […]

Ziibiwing Center Song & Dance Presentation

Zauel Memorial Library 3100 N Center Rd, Saginaw, Michigan

Dance is an important part of Anishinabe culture. The contemporary Pow Wow is a continuation of our ancestors’ tradition and an expression of contemporary North American Indian Identity. They provide […]