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.

  • SUPER SatARTday

    Anton Art Center 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, Michigan

    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 […]

    Free
  • SRP Richard’s Family-Friendly Ventriloquist

    Cedar Springs Public Library 107 N. Main NE, Cedar Springs, MI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Summer Reading Kickoff: Puppet Show – Alex Thomas and Friends

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • Brighton Arts & Culture Commission Presents: Children’s Summer Series

    The Amp! 202 N. Main St., Brighton, MI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Drawing Comics/Manga Workshop with Mark Crilley!

    Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, Michigan

    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 […]

    Free
  • Creative Drawing Workshop with Mark Crilley

    Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, Michigan

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hamburg Township Library – Summer Music Festival

    Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg, Michigan

    Join us for an evening of music and food at the Library. You can sit and relax or get up and dance in the aisles! Phase 5 Motown Tribute Band […]

    Free
  • OKAN at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) and Top of the Park

    Top of the Park 915 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI

    OKAN brings their passionate Afro-Cuban jazz to an A2SF stage this summer! Fusing their Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk, and global rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance, and love. OKAN […]

    Free
  • The Gwinn Modeltown Market’s Summer Concert & Car Show

    Peter Nordeen Park 115 North Pine St., Gwinn, Michigan

    The Gwinn Modeltown Market’s Summer Concert & Car Show is held annually in the beautiful Peter Nordeen Park in downtown Gwinn, Michigan. The old two-story log stage set among towering […]

    Free
  • Missoula Children’s Theatre’s TREASURE ISLAND

    Historic Ironwood Theatre 113 E. Aurora St, Ironwood, MIchigan

    TREASURE ISLAND- The Missoula Children's Theatre takes pride in presenting TREASURE ISLAND, an original adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s epic novel. Young Jim Hawkins, a mischievous lad, lives with his […]

  • 13th Annual Ragtime Extravaganza

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

    River Raisin Ragtime Revue is presenting our 13th annual Ragtime Extravaganza, a community event that brings together local, regional, and national talent. The Extravaganza is presented free on the Adrian […]

    Free
  • Caribbean Colors

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

    Caribbean Steel Drums through Dynamic School Assemblies are playing Caribbean style music with their steel drums for the Hazel Park District Library on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30pm. This is […]

    Free
  • Kevin Kammeraad: Poetry, Puppetry, Music & More!

    Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron St., Houghton, MI, United States

    Join us for an energetic, family-friendly performance with author and artist Kevin Kammeraad! With puppets, music, poetry, and audience interaction, this show is packed with creativity and fun for all […]

    Free
  • Candlelight Concert by Mert Sela

    Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum 228 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac, MI, United States

    Amazing date night opportunity at Sanilac Museum, July 11th - Candlelight Concert featuring Mert Sela. Mert Sela is a musician from Turkey, attended Kocaeli University and is now residing in St. […]

    $10
  • The Sound Garden Project: Fivemind Reeds

    Cheboygan Opera House 403 N. Huron St, Cheboygan, MI

    The Cheboygan Area Arts Council is collaborating with Interlochen Public Radio’s 2025 Sound Garden Project to bring Fivemind Reeds to Cheboygan from July 14-19. The Sound Garden Project’s mission is […]

    Free
  • Cameron Zvara: Squeaky Clean Comedy Magician & Entertainer

    Delta Center Elementary School Gym 305 S Canal Rd, Lansing

    Join us for an afternoon of AMAZEMENT & FUN with Comedy Magician & Entertainer- Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind blowing magic, squeaky clean comedy, and tons of […]

    Free
  • Wimee Live! with Kevin Kammeraad

    Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St., Gwinn, Michigan

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

    Free
  • Wimee Live! with Kevin Kammeraad

    Ishpeming Carnegie Library 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, 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