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.
In 2023, Tulip City Walls installed five (5) murals around Columbia Avenue, highlighting the diverse communities within the Eastcore neighborhood. Nearly 2,000 neighbors, Holland residents, and out-of-town guests visited over […]
Join Michigan Humanities for a special event featuring Nandi Comer, Michigan's Poet Laureate, in conversation with Dr. Beverly Matherne, the Upper Peninsula's Poet Laureate, about how poetry creates understanding between […]
In August of 2014, the hashtag #Gamergate emerged online, used as a weapon deployed against women in the video game industry. Through online harassment tactics, including threats of physical violence, […]
See Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper’s Daughter, at Oakland University on September 26, 2024. This Great Michigan Read partner event is organized by the Native American Advisory Committee and the […]
Join Michigan Humanities at the Pasant Theatre at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, for the Great Michigan Read Author Reunion. […]
Join the instructors from OpenSpot Theatre as we learn signs together from American Sign Language in this 4-week series. All abilities are welcome. Dates: Monday, January 13 Monday, January 27 Monday, February […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
