ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

Tickets

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Night Life

• Wine Loft
  161 East Michigan Avenue • Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  269-343-9227
  The Wine Loft was probably the first real wine bar in the city, and definitely the first to gain the attention of the press by having the best wine list the in the south west Michigan. There is no doubt that the Wine Loft is ultra-sexy. The interior looks like it belongs in San Francisco or Manhattan rather than in heart of downtown Kalamazoo, it is cosmopolitan and slick. The subtle house and trance music being played on the stereo system adds to the sex appeal. The Wine Loft's menu includes appetizers and small plates are very enjoyable.

Plays & Productions

• Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
  329 South Park • Kalamazoo, MI 49002
  269-343-1313 (box office)
  Located in downtown Kalamazoo, The Civic is an internationally recognized community theatre honored for its commitment to quality entertainment. It presents a full season of dramatic and musical productions.

• New Vic Theatre
  134 East Vine Street • Kalamazoo, MI 49002
  269-381-3328 or 269-381-3340
  For more than 35 years this theater has offered plays and musicals ranging from experimental to traditional. Each year "A Christmas Carol" is presented.

• Actors & Playwrights Initiative Theatre, Inc.
  240 West Michigan Avenue • Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  Downtown
  269-343-8090
  This experimental theater features many original works by local playwrights. The plays are performed at the Epic Center.

• Barn Theatre, The
  218 M-96 • Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  One Mile West of Augusta, MI
  269-731-4121
  Founded in 1946, this is Michigan's oldest professional Equity summer stock theatre. Professional performers and guest artists from Broadway and television are showcased at this theatre that is open from late May through Labor Day.

• Crawlspace Eviction Improv Comedy
  614 Lay Boulevard • Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  Whole Art Theater
  269-599-7390
  Crawlspace Eviction brings you live theater instantly. Their fresh style of improv games and sketch comedy is sure to explore all the weird things that make life great. They produce scenes based on audience suggestion. They also do regular shows at the Whole Art Theater and are also available to perform at your next business or personal party.

Art Exhibits

• Epic Center, The
  359 South Kalamazoo Mall • Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  Downtown
  269-342-5059
  The Epic Center is an 89,000 square foot former department store that has been converted into a center for the arts in this area. It is owned and managed by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo which supports, promotes, and funds the arts here. It is home to various arts organizations who regularly offer programs and exhibits.

Sporting Events

• Kalamazoo Kings Baseball
  200 Mills Street • Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  269-388-TEAM
  Enjoy great baseball by this Class A Independent league of professional baseball from late May to late August.

• Kalamazoo Wings Hockey
  3620 Van Rick Drive • Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  269-349-9772
  This hockey league provides fast paced, hard hitting hockey excitement in a fun filled, family atmosphere for adults and children of all ages. Over thirty games are played at home.

• Kalamazoo Kingdom Soccer
  200 Mills Street • Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  269-226-2000
  An affiliate in the United Soccer League, this team has produced seven major league soccer players including Dema Kovalenko and Jeremy Aldrich. Home games are played at the Mayors' Riverfront Park on Business Loop I-94 and Mills Street.