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.
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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 along with two local food trucks (available for purchase). Register for summer reading during kickoff weekend for a chance to win a family prize pack […]
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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 Michigan’s legendary ships and structures. From icebreaking adventures to bridge engineering marvels, Mike brings the Great Lakes to life with photos, first-hand reporting, and captivating […]
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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, it helps all vendors determine how much products/goods to bring so they don't run out given it'll be summer time, casual/weather dependent attire recommended. Cultural attires […]
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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 something for everyone! PERFORMERS: Guy Louis, 11:30am - 12:30pm All the World's a Stage, 12:30-1:30pm Anton Art Center Artists SPECIAL GUESTS: 4H Detroit Zoo Detroit […]
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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 engaging audience participation, it's an unforgettable experience. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED. Everyone is welcome to attend! This event is partially funded by an Arts and Humanities […]
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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 Show is an engaging and entertaining experience that brings puppets to life and invites audience members to participate in the performance. This show is for […]
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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 downtown Brighton. Held on Wednesdays at 10 am, starting June 18 and running through July 30, this engaging series features a diverse lineup of talented […]
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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 is the creator of Akiko, Miki Falls and Brody's Ghost. Mark will share drawing techniques and tips, for kids ages 8-14. Follow along, step by step […]
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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 and adults ages 15+. Follow along, step by step through at least four separate lessons over the course of one hour. What would you like […]
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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 will bring the 'Sounds of Motown' to the Hamburg Township Library. There will be food, beverage and desserts available from 5pm to 8pm. All vendors […]
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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 takes their name from the word for heart in their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. With vocals in Spanish, Yoruba, and Spanglish, OKAN is led by […]
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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 old growth pines and nestled along the shores of the Escanaba River is the perfect setting for experiencing the love of music and nature which […]
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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 Mother and six Sisters in a seaside village on the coast of Maine. The year is 1782 and the American War for Revolution is in […] |
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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 PlaneWave Instruments arts and science campus. This year’s Extravaganza is part of the Adrian Bicentennial Celebration. The day-long event features live music, a children’s magic […]
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