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.
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 Days celebrates the heritage of Vandalia as part of the Underground Railroad. URSCC and Vandalia partner in the weekend celebration the second weekend in July. […]
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 depended on immigrants. In partnership with JCRC/AJC, our panel discussion considers immigration’s continuities and changes over time. You’ll be amazed by what you learn! Registration […]
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 fail, your village will be destroyed and burnt to a crisp. But, if you succeed, you and your friends will live to see another day. […]
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 & drink, all capped off with a community fireworks display. This free event will be held Saturday, July 6 and run from 2:00 pm until the […]
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, featuring Detroit’s first documented mikveh (Jewish ritual bath). Come learn about the 2019 archaeological dig that recovered bathhouse artifacts. Following the lecture, attendees are invited to view […]
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 Shabbat candles. Then, visit the neighborhood candy store to buy a special Kosher treat. Fun for all ages and abilities. Registration is required; register online here. […]
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 puppet making workshop at 1:00 in the basement puppet room. Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, […]
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 factory. But is it the land of milk and honey for all? On loan from the National Center for Jewish Film, this famous and entertaining […]
Join the Oak Park Library for a Juneteenth celebration! The Black History 101 Mobile Museum's Music of the Movement Exhibit for 2024 is an immersive experience that delves into the powerful impact of music on the social, cultural, and political movements of the Black experience in America. Funding for this program was provided by Michigan […]
Enjoy a free concert from the talented Black River Band outdoors at the Pullman Town Square, 5593 109th Ave, Pullman, MI. Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned […]
Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our Juneteenth Over Lake Lansing event as part of the Meridian Freedom Fest! The event will take place at Lake Lansing Park South (1621 Pike Street, Haslett). Enjoy a day of live music, dancing, yard games, small business vendors, and more! Stilt […]
Celebrate the start of summer with our fun annual program outside at the library reading gardens. We’ll have blow-up obstacle courses, strolling entertainment, and fun activities hosted by local organizations along with two local food trucks (available for purchase). Register for summer reading during kickoff weekend for a chance to win a family prize pack […]
Emotions at Play with Pixar's Inside Out on display at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum from June 1 through September 8, 2024 Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out, the first interactive exhibit based on the award-winning film, helps visitors – young and old – understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday […]
Celebrate Pure Michigan at the Library! Join us on the Library Lawn for a Song and Dance Presentation by the Ziibiwing Center of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. We'll also be serving a dinner of Koegel's hot dogs, Better Made chips, and Faygo pop to celebrate all things made in Michigan! Registration is not required […]
Reg Pettibone is a full blooded Native American from the Ho-Chunk Nation, Wisconsin. With his traditional upbringing, Reg both educates and entertains audiences through narration and dance to give the audience a true and better understanding of Native culture. The event is in person, open to the public and will be held at the Farmington […]
You are invited to read Firekeeper’s Daughter by, Anishinaabe author, Angeline Boulley and participate in a discussion of the book. The event is in person, open to the public and will be held at the Farmington Hills Library. Copies of the book are available in the Society of Active Retirees (SOAR) office. Funding for the […]
Celebrate Spring with us at the annual Art & Flower Fair! Get outside and get downtown with us on May 18-19, 2024. The event offers 100 art and flower vendors, live artist demonstrations, a kid's area with many games, crafts, and cool things to do, and a beer garden with live entertainment all weekend, Lake […]
The Bath School Disaster, America’s First School Terrorism Attack Revisited, Library of Michigan, Lake Erie Room with lecturer George B. Robson, son of the young man who was the 1927 Senior Class President and Valedictorian and his mother, sophomore at Bath School, both survivors of the tragedy. Funding for the Great Michigan Stories program is […]
