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.

  • Yiddish Film Night: “Uncle Moses” (1932)

    Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

    When poverty and persecution compel his Polish landsmen to leave their shtetl, "Uncle" Moses, the crude and lusty former butcher, welcomes them to the promised land of his Lower East Side clothing […]

  • Summer Day of Puppetry

    Sandcastles Childrens Museum 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI

    Village Puppeteers Performance and puppet workshop - June 29 starts at 11:00. The Puppeteers will perform their show "Lost in Storyland" at 11:00 on the third-floor stage, followed by a […]

  • Family Program Drop In: “Shopping for Shabbat”

    Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

    Outfit the dinner table before sunset!  Explore the exhibit to find all of the supplies needed for Shabbat dinner.  Hurry to the Streets of Old Detroit to make your own […]

  • Julia DiLaura, “Schlussel Bathhouse Archaeology”

    Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

    Dig into a fascinating piece of our Detroit Historical Museum exhibit, "In the Neighborhood!"  In 1907 Louis Schlussel opened a bathhouse at the corner of Alfred and St. Antoine streets, […]

  • River Raisin Ragtime Revue’s 12th Annual Ragtime Extravaganza

    PlaneWave Instruments 1375 N Main St, Adrian, MI, United States

    R4's annual festival returns to the PlaneWave Campus in Adrian, Michigan for this year’s Fourth of July weekend and includes a day of live music, family events, and food & […]

  • Dragon’s Trial – Mobile Escape Room

    Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Avenue, Chesterfield, MI, United States

    You and your group of adventurers have been stopped by this magnificent dragon. The dragon proclaims you need to be tested in a battle of skill and wit. If you […]

  • Panel Discussion: Immigration: Past & Present

    Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

    Our Detroit Historical Museum exhibit, "In the Neighborhood," is all about the daily lives of newcomers to Detroit.  From its 1701 origins through today, Detroit has been enriched by and […]

  • Underground Railroad Days

    Village of Vandalia 18035 State St, Vandalia, Michigan

    This event takes place July 13-14, 11:00am-5:00pm each day. First conceived in 2009 by Bill Ayers, a Quaker who was public works director for the Village of Vandalia, Underground Railroad […]

  • Klezmer Concert featuring Klezundheit

    Breakers Covenant Church International 8801 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

    Help us send "In the Neighborhood" into the history books!  After the Detroit Historical Museum closes at 5pm. Join us at Breakers Covenant Church International (formerly Temple Beth El) for […]

  • Hula Hoop Dancing Class for Teens

    Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Avenue, Chesterfield, MI, United States

    Nat Spinz from the Motley Misfits will demonstrate and lead teens grades 6-12 in an energetic hula hoop dancing class. Make sure you wear comfy clothes you move in! Hula […]

  • Summer Fun Concert Series Featuring Guy Louis

    Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center 15100 Hubbard St., Livonia, MI, United States

    Join us for the Summer Fun Concert Series on the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center featuring Guy Louis! Guy uses a variety of instruments for his performances, such […]

  • Pullman Square Summer Concert Series – The Jimmy Savage Band

    Pullman Town Square 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, Michigan

    Enjoy a free concert from the talented Jimmy Savage Band outdoors at the Pullman Town Square, 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, MI. Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts […]

  • Circus Camp

    Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Avenue, Chesterfield, MI, United States

    The circus is coming to town. . .circus camp that is. Artists from Cirque Amongus will offer instruction in 5 different skills for kids who will then present a show […]

  • A Celebration Collaboration – Country, Folk, and Irish Music

    Heritage Landing 1050 7th St, Muskegon, Michigan

    The West Michigan Concert Winds, an award-winning Concert Band will perform Jazz and American favorites on the final concert of their July Wednesday night series. Their guests, The Langford Lads, […]

  • Summer Fun Concert Series Featuring Gemini

    Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center 15100 Hubbard St., Livonia, MI, United States

    Join us for the Summer Fun Concert Series on the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center featuring Gemini! This group is an act you don't want to miss. They […]

  • Fennville Summer Reading Program – Brad Lancaster

    Fennville District Library 400 W. Main St., Fennville, Michigan

    Join the Fennville District Library for a magic show by Brad Lancaster as part of their Summer Reading Program! Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts and Humanities […]

  • The Sound Garden Project at Cheboygan – PULSE Quartet

    Washington Park Main Street, Cheboygan, MI, United States

    The Pulse Quartet is an award-winning undergraduate saxophone quartet at Michigan State University studying under Professor Joseph Lulloff. They perform a diverse range of repertoire that will engage and inspire […]

  • A2AC Author Series

    A2AC Gallery 1115 W. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    The A2AC Author Series is part of the A2AC Exhibition Department's interdisciplinary Arts mission and features MI-based writers whose work builds connections with the A2AC Gallery's visual art shows. The 2024 […]