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SUMMARY:Sounds of the Zoo at Cori Terry Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Explore music through conversation\, creativity and improvisation with Sounds of the Zoo at Cori Terry Theatre during 269 Fest! \nThis special afternoon event offers a different way to experience the 2026 Sounds of the Zoo festival\, bringing musicians and music lovers together for an engaging music forum followed by an improvisational experience. \nThe afternoon begins with the Sounds of the Zoo Music Forum\, featuring Chris Simpson of Catch & Play Songs and Yorg Kerasiotis of Broken Blanket. Then\, stick around for the Wellspring Improvisational Experience with Aurora & Antheia\, an extended session exploring music through improvisation and creative expression. \nWhether you’re a musician\, music fan or simply curious about the creative process\, stop by Cori Terry Theatre for an afternoon celebrating connection\, collaboration and the many ways music brings people together. \nEvent Schedule\n12:00–1:00 PM – Sounds of the Zoo Music Forum\nFeaturing Chris Simpson of Catch & Play Songs and Yorg Kerasiotis of Broken Blanket \n1:00–3:00 PM – Wellspring Improvisational Experience\nWith Aurora & Antheia \nEvent Details\nPresented by: Sounds of the Zoo\nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\nTime: 12:00–3:00 PM\nLocation: Cori Terry Theatre
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LOCATION:Cori Terri Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts/Culture/Music
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SUMMARY:Sounds of the Zoo in Bronson Park
DESCRIPTION:Spend your Saturday in downtown Kalamazoo with a full afternoon and evening of live music at Sounds of the Zoo at Bronson Park during 269 Fest! \nAs part of the 2026 Sounds of the Zoo festival\, Saturday’s Bronson Park lineup brings together an exciting mix of artists and musical styles for more than seven hours of free live music in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. \nThe music begins at 3 PM with KAR\, followed by the Charlie Millard Band\, MexiCuba and the Mark Lavengood Band. Myron Elkins closes out the evening with a 90-minute performance beginning at 9 PM. \nBring some friends\, find a spot in the park and enjoy an afternoon and evening of live music\, creativity and community as Sounds of the Zoo celebrates another year of bringing diverse artists and audiences together in Kalamazoo. \nPerformance Schedule\n3:00–4:00 PM – KAR \n4:30–5:30 PM – Charlie Millard Band \n6:00–7:00 PM – MexiCuba \n7:30–8:30 PM – Mark Lavengood Band \n9:00–10:30 PM – Myron Elkins \nEvent Details\nPresented by: Sounds of the Zoo\nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\nTime: 3:00–10:30 PM\nLocation: Bronson Park\nAdmission: Free
URL:https://the269.com/event/sounds-of-the-zoo-2/
LOCATION:Bronson Park
CATEGORIES:Arts/Culture/Music
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SUMMARY:Anything Goes
DESCRIPTION:Anything Goes at Kalamazoo Civic Theatre\nSet sail for an unforgettable evening of music\, comedy\, and Broadway classics with Anything Goes at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre during 269 Fest. \nFeaturing music and lyrics by Cole Porter\, this beloved musical follows a hilarious cast of characters aboard an ocean liner\, where mistaken identities\, romance\, and plenty of laughs lead to nonstop entertainment. Audiences will recognize iconic songs including “I Get a Kick Out of You\,” “You’re the Top\,” “Friendship\,” “It’s De-Lovely\,” and the show’s unforgettable title number. \nWhether you’re a longtime musical theatre fan or looking for one of the best live performances happening during 269 Fest\, Anything Goes is a perfect addition to your festival itinerary. \nEvent Details\n\nPresented by: Kalamazoo Civic Theatre\nVenue: Civic Auditorium\nDate & Time: September 26 at 7:30 PM\nTickets: Available through the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.\n\nWhy Attend During 269 Fest?\n269 Fest celebrates the creativity and culture that make Kalamazoo unique. Anything Goes is one of many outstanding theatre\, music\, and arts experiences taking place throughout the festival\, making it easy to discover memorable performances as you explore everything Kalamazoo has to offer.
URL:https://the269.com/event/anything-goes-sept-26/
LOCATION:Civic Theatre\, 329 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Culture/Music
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SUMMARY:My Mother and the Michigan / Ohio War
DESCRIPTION:My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War at Farmers Alley Theatre\nKick off an evening of laughter with My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War\, a hilarious new comedy presented by Farmers Alley Theatre during 269 Fest. \nWritten and directed by Paul Stroili\, the play follows Izzy\, a newly widowed Michigan matriarch\, as she recruits her Wolverine daughter and Buckeye son to fulfill her late husband’s dream of staging a full-scale reenactment of the historic Michigan–Ohio War. The result is a witty\, heartfelt comedy filled with family rivalry\, football pride\, and plenty of laughs. \nAs one of the featured theatre experiences during 269 Fest\, this production offers audiences a chance to enjoy professional live theatre while celebrating the creativity and culture that make Kalamazoo unique. \nEvent Details\n\nPresented by: Farmers Alley Theatre\nWritten & Directed by: Paul Stroili\nLocation: Farmers Alley Theatre\, Downtown Kalamazoo\nTickets: Available through Farmers Alley Theatre\n\n\nWhy Attend During 269 Fest?\n269 Fest showcases the people\, places\, and performances that make Kalamazoo a vibrant arts destination. My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War is one of many live theatre\, music\, and cultural experiences happening throughout the festival\, making it easy to build an unforgettable festival itinerary.
URL:https://the269.com/event/my-mother-and-the-michigan-ohio-war-5/
LOCATION:Farmers Alley Theatre\, 221 Farmers Alley\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Verve Pipe at Bell's
DESCRIPTION:Catch The Verve Pipe live at Bell’s Eccentric Café during 269 Fest! \nThe Michigan-born rock band rose to national prominence in the 1990s with its platinum-selling album Villains and songs including “The Freshmen” and “Photograph.” Decades later\, The Verve Pipe continues to tour and create new music\, bringing its signature layered vocals\, thoughtful songwriting and dynamic live performances to audiences around the country. \nSee the band return to Michigan for a Saturday night performance in the Bell’s Back Room and experience one of the biggest live music shows of 269 Fest weekend. \nEvent Details\nFeaturing: The Verve Pipe\nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\nTime: 8 p.m.\nLocation: Bell’s Eccentric Café – Back Room\nAddress: 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave.\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49007
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LOCATION:Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
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SUMMARY:Anything Goes
DESCRIPTION:Anything Goes at Kalamazoo Civic Theatre\nSet sail for an unforgettable evening of music\, comedy\, and Broadway classics with Anything Goes at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre during 269 Fest. \nFeaturing music and lyrics by Cole Porter\, this beloved musical follows a hilarious cast of characters aboard an ocean liner\, where mistaken identities\, romance\, and plenty of laughs lead to nonstop entertainment. Audiences will recognize iconic songs including “I Get a Kick Out of You\,” “You’re the Top\,” “Friendship\,” “It’s De-Lovely\,” and the show’s unforgettable title number. \nWhether you’re a longtime musical theatre fan or looking for one of the best live performances happening during 269 Fest\, Anything Goes is a perfect addition to your festival itinerary. \nEvent Details\n\nPresented by: Kalamazoo Civic Theatre\nVenue: Civic Auditorium\nDate & Time: September 27 at 2:00 PM\nTickets: Available through the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.\n\nWhy Attend During 269 Fest?\n269 Fest celebrates the creativity and culture that make Kalamazoo unique. Anything Goes is one of many outstanding theatre\, music\, and arts experiences taking place throughout the festival\, making it easy to discover memorable performances as you explore everything Kalamazoo has to offer.
URL:https://the269.com/event/anything-goes/
LOCATION:Civic Theatre\, 329 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Culture/Music
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SUMMARY:Sounds of the Zoo at Bronson Park
DESCRIPTION:Close out a week of live music and community at Sounds of the Zoo at Bronson Park during 269 Fest! \nAs the 2026 Sounds of the Zoo festival comes to a close\, spend Sunday afternoon in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo enjoying a final lineup of free live performances. Sounds of the Zoo brings together local\, regional\, national and international artists while celebrating diverse sounds\, cultures and the power of music to connect a community. \nThe afternoon begins with Samuel Nalangira at 2:30 PM\, followed by The Rupple Brothers\, Da’Veonce & DaFunk Gang and a closing performance from The Go Rounds at 7 PM. \nBring your friends and family\, find a spot in Bronson Park and help send off Sounds of the Zoo and 269 Fest with one final afternoon of live music in downtown Kalamazoo. \nPerformance Schedule\n2:30–3:30 PM – Samuel Nalangira \n4:00–5:00 PM – The Rupple Brothers \n5:30–6:30 PM – Da’Veonce & DaFunk Gang \n7:00–8:00 PM – The Go Rounds \nEvent Details\nPresented by: Sounds of the Zoo\nDate: Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\nTime: 2:30–8:00 PM\nLocation: Bronson Park
URL:https://the269.com/event/sounds-of-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Bronson Park
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SUMMARY:My Mother and the Michigan / Ohio War
DESCRIPTION:My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War at Farmers Alley Theatre\nKick off an evening of laughter with My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War\, a hilarious new comedy presented by Farmers Alley Theatre during 269 Fest. \nWritten and directed by Paul Stroili\, the play follows Izzy\, a newly widowed Michigan matriarch\, as she recruits her Wolverine daughter and Buckeye son to fulfill her late husband’s dream of staging a full-scale reenactment of the historic Michigan–Ohio War. The result is a witty\, heartfelt comedy filled with family rivalry\, football pride\, and plenty of laughs. \nAs one of the featured theatre experiences during 269 Fest\, this production offers audiences a chance to enjoy professional live theatre while celebrating the creativity and culture that make Kalamazoo unique. \nEvent Details\n\nPresented by: Farmers Alley Theatre\nWritten & Directed by: Paul Stroili\nLocation: Farmers Alley Theatre\, Downtown Kalamazoo\nTickets: Available through Farmers Alley Theatre\n\n\nWhy Attend During 269 Fest?\n269 Fest showcases the people\, places\, and performances that make Kalamazoo a vibrant arts destination. My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War is one of many live theatre\, music\, and cultural experiences happening throughout the festival\, making it easy to build an unforgettable festival itinerary.
URL:https://the269.com/event/my-mother-and-the-michigan-ohio-war-6/
LOCATION:Farmers Alley Theatre\, 221 Farmers Alley\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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