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.
The Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival is an annual celebration coordinated by a coalition of local environmental nonprofits and agencies, and will be held this year at Leslie Science & […]
"Pickin' With the Champ" presented by Anthony Williams. Join us as Anthony Williams gives an entertaining & informative presentation about when, where, and how to pick morel mushrooms! Whether you're […]
Whether you're a seasoned pro or first-time picker, you're bound to find a new perspective on gathering morel mushrooms! The Williams family has been picking mushrooms in Northern Michigan since […]
This event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities Touring Grant.
Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in […]
Step into a world bursting with color, joy, and celebration! 🌈✨ In this one-of-a-kind Holi Celebration Workshop, you will: 🌟 Discover the Legends: Uncover the fascinating stories behind Holi and how […]
Join us at The Gwinn Inn to listen to some fabulous local musicians, The Make Believe Spurs! Based in Marquette, Michigan, the Make-Believe Spurs have been together since 2022. Drawing […]
The City Lights Chorus, an internationally acclaimed men’s a cappella chorus, will debut several new songs featuring vocal jazz, choral, spiritual, barbershop style and more! Bring your family, friends, and […]
Examine the history and the present of the Straits of Mackinac. Visited by millions, Mackinac is a special place for many Michiganders. Hear the incredible history from the indigenous peoples […]
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 […]
Step into the fascinating world of the USCGC Mackinaw and the Mackinac Bridge with longtime journalist and author Mike Fornes, who has spent over 25 years telling the stories of […]
Join us for a night of celebration with food vendors, performances (dance performances, music performances and more) as well as hand-crafted trinkets for sale while supporting local AAPI businesses. Please RSVP, […]
Our annual community celebration of the arts features interactive art performances, hands-on art activities, demonstrations from artists in various art mediums, and showcases our amazing instructors. This FREE community event has […]
Richard's Family-Friendly Ventriloquist show is a side-splitting performance suitable for all ages. With a winning combination of clean and kid-friendly comedy, larger-than-life and colorful puppets, music, magic, and plenty of […]
Alex Thomas and Friends will be doing a puppet show for the Hazel Park District Library on Tuesday, June 17 at 1pm as our summer reading kickoff program. Their Puppet […]
The Children’s Summer Series, presented by the Brighton Arts & Culture Commission, is a free, family-friendly event series that brings music, magic, theater, and more to our outdoor amphitheater in […]
Kids 8 - 14 Mark Crilley, published professional American comic creator, artist-- and children's book author & illustrator will host this workshop for kids on Comic & Manga Drawing! Mark […]
Ages 15+ Mark Crilley, a published professional comic creator, artist-- and children's book author & illustrator will host this Creative Drawing workshop! Mark will share drawing techniques and tips for youth […]
