4/26 Weekend Buzz: 20+ Exciting Weekend Activities in Kalamazoo for All Ages

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FRI-YAY!

APRIL 26

67. Cloudy. 15% chance of rain.

• Make It! Flower at Glass Art Kalamazoo. Enjoy the experience of gathering hot glass, applying color, and using specialized tools to sculpt a solid glass object for yourself or to give as the perfect gift. $65. Times vary. Details

• Gabriel Kahane at Wellspring Theater. Singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane presents Magnificent Bird, an album of songs written in self-imposed isolation, a full year off the internet. $45. 7:30pm. Details

• Intimidator 100 at Kalamazoo Motor Speedway. It’s the 24th running of the Intimidator 100 for the Outlaw Super Late Models! $20. 7:30pm. Details

• Lion King Jr. at The Civic. Disney's "The Lion King JR." Tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. $15. 7:30pm. Details

• The Accidentals w/ Danni Nicholls at Bell's Eccentric Café. All female, multi-instrumentalist, indie power duo, The Accidentals, Sav Buist, Katie Larson added powerhouse, Katelynn Corll, on drums last year and blew the doors off the Festival scene. Prices vary. 8pm. Details

• John & Abigail: An American Love Story at The New Vic Theatre. In this play, Jim & Jennifer take us on a journey appearing as Mr. & Mrs. Adams, reading their letters discussing the nation’s events of the time. $32. 8pm. Details

• The Magic of Motown at the Kalamazoo State Theatre. This enchanting show is not just a concert; it’s a celebration of the era that brought us some of the most influential music in history. Prices vary. 8:30pm. Details

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SATURDAY

APRIL 27

77. Cloudy and showers. 58% chance of rain.

• Natural World Symposium at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. Learn about natural issues that affect us here in the city like native lawns & gardens, urban deer, and invasive species! Free. 9am. Details

• Raptor Run 5K at Kalamazoo Nature Center. Start off your day at the popular 5K Raptor Run along some of KNC’s most beautiful trails. Prices vary. 9am. Details

• Spring Craft Show at Kalamazoo Expo Center. Free. 9am. Details

• Retro Cartoon Breakfast at Presidential Brewing. Cartoon Time Machine: Journey back to the golden era of animation with a handpicked selection of your favorite retro cartoons. Prices vary. 11am. Details

• Arbor Celebration Day at Wedels. Learn about identifying trees in your backyard and neighborhood with Wedel’s Certified Green Industry Professionals. Free. 11am. Details

• Housing Fair at 816 Washington. Not only will you be able to find resources to help you as a homeowner, but there will also be fun activities and refreshments. Free. Noon. Details

• Family Skate at Rollerworld. Prices vary. 1pm. Details

• RAWK'N Shop Grand Opening at Read and Write Kalamazoo. Explore our newly remolded storefront and celebrate and support local youth entrepreneurs. Free. 2pm. Details

• Tangled Party at Kalamazoo Public Library (Oshtemo). Calling all Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and Pascal fans! Free. 2pm. Details

• The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute at Bell's Eccentric Café. Close your eyes and you won’t know the difference. Open them and you still might be fooled. The Insiders present the premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience. $25. 7pm. Details

• Blues Aside at the Clover Room. $20. 8pm. Details

• The 5 Browns at Chenery Auditorium. What an entertaining afternoon for the family: five incredible pianists on five grand pianos. Most are siblings, and all attended The Juilliard School. $10. Times vary. Details

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SUNDAY

APRIL 28

81. Cloudy and showers. 47% chance of rain.

• Pancakes & Pins at Airway Fun Center. All you can bowl & all you can eat pancakes. A wonderful way to spend your Sunday mornings with family and friends. $14.99. 9am-12pm. Details

• Little Adventurers at Airborne Adventure. Give your toddler the chance to fly. Prices vary. 10am-12pm. Details

• Pasta Sauce Competition at 328 Milham. Is your Nonna's recipe the best? Do you have what it takes to win? Free. 1pm. Details

• Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd at the Kalamazoo State Theatre.  This extraordinary event invites fans to delve into the legendary world of Pink Floyd, offering an immersive tribute that captures the essence of the band’s groundbreaking psychedelia and rock prowess. Prices vary. 7pm. Details

• An Evening with Eliane Elias at Dalton Center Recital Hall @ WMU. Grammy Award-winning Eliane Elias is an internationally acclaimed recording artist, pianist, singer, composer, and arranger from Brazil who blends South American roots and sultry voice with pianistic mastery. Prices vary. 7:30pm. Details