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.

Kevin Kammeraad & Friends

Munising School Public Library 810 M-28, Munising, Michigan

Join master puppeteer Kevin, along with Wimee and Friends, as they take you on a whimsical, musical, and collaborative experience where innovative thinking and creative writing playfully unfold with ease. […]

Free

Wimee’s Words Live at the Pickford Community Library

The PIckford Community Library 137 E Main St, Pickford, Michigan

Come and see Wimee's Words Live! As seen on PBS! Master puppeteer Kevin Kammeraad will be here with Wimee! This event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Grant.

Free

Music in the Park featuring the Jerry Ross Band

Macomb Corners Park 19449 25 Mile Rd, Macomb, Michigan

Music in the Park welcomes Macomb Township residents and surrounding community members to enjoy a free night of music featuring metro Detroit’s most popular bands. In addition to the concert, […]

Free

Comic Art Fantasy with Jerry DeCaire

Hazel Park District Library 123 E 9 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, United States

Marvel and DC comix artist Jerry DeCaire returns to Hazel Park for a program on drawing fantasy and mythological creatures, followed by a hands on drawing workshop. This event is […]

Free

Marina Fest

Escanaba Marina 17 Water Plant Rd, Escanaba, Michigan

Join us at Escanaba’s beautiful harbor in Ludington Park for Marina Fest 2025, a full day of free live music featuring four fantastic bands. Bring a lawn chair, soak in […]

Free

Ben Traverse

Richmond Township Library 304 Snyder St, Palmer, Michigan

Bluegrass, old time, celtic, and sea shanty lovers rejoice! Michigan folksinger and Earthwork Music artist Ben Traverse is coming to the library for a sea shanty singalong. This is an […]

Free

Beverly the Music Lady and Marc the Balloon Meister

Leelanau Township Office 119 E Naganaba St, Northport, Michigan

This event is part of the Leelanau Township Library's Summer Reading Program. During this event, Beverly Meyer will provide an interactive performance for children and adults to enjoy together. Following […]

Free

Painting Class with The Painted Toad Art Studio

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

Join Rose Gottler from The Painted Toad to learn how to paint your very own masterpiece! The first week of registration is limited to Chesterfield Library cardholders. Registration will open […]

Free