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 West Michigan Concert Winds, an award-winning Concert Band will perform Jazz and American favorites on the final concert of their July Wednesday night series. Their guests, The Langford Lads, […]
Join us for the Summer Fun Concert Series on the east lawn of the Kirksey Recreation Center featuring Gemini! This group is an act you don't want to miss. They […]
Join the Fennville District Library for a magic show by Brad Lancaster as part of their Summer Reading Program! Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities–Arts and Humanities […]
The Pulse Quartet is an award-winning undergraduate saxophone quartet at Michigan State University studying under Professor Joseph Lulloff. They perform a diverse range of repertoire that will engage and inspire […]
The A2AC Author Series is part of the A2AC Exhibition Department's interdisciplinary Arts mission and features MI-based writers whose work builds connections with the A2AC Gallery's visual art shows. The 2024 […]
Join us on the lawn behind the library as Reg Pettibone, a traditionally raised Native American from the HoChunck Nation, both educates and entertains! Through narration, song stories, and various […]
Lowell Arts Gallery is hosting an exhibit based on the contents of the West Michigan Graphic Design Archives, which has collected examples of innovative and effective graphic design work since the 1940s. "Unexpected Choices" gives visibility and the potential for deep engagement with representations of elements of our shared cultural history, as expressed through problem-solving graphic design.
Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 p.m. In honor of the Sesquicentennial of the Lansing Women’s Club a walking tour will be held of important sites in downtown Lansing with connections to […]
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 […]