Good morning, Kalamazoo.

The Cantu family runs Cantu’s Cocina at 330 E.

Centre Ave in Portage, serving birria ramen and homemade tamales available by pre-order after social media praise drew customers from over an hour away, and it operates daily from noon to 10 p.m.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is opening a free grocery store for students in Texas Township after a survey showed over 45% face food or housing insecurity (students can apply to shop without needing financial information) and the college has ordered 15,000 pounds of food for the store.

Since Beacon Health System bought Ascension Borgess in July, nurses report that changes in insurance coverage are limiting access to care and forcing them to choose between unfamiliar providers or higher costs (affecting medical, dental, and mental health services) for both current staff and retirees.

Tech Mondays

3-5:30 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free assistance — Get help with computer-related issues at this community support event.

Chicago The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets start at $46.56 — Experience the excitement of the Jazz Age with a thrilling tale of fame, fortune, and sensational performances.

When is the Right Time for Memory Care?

6-7 p.m. — North Woods Village of Kalamazoo — Free entry — Explore pivotal insights on dementia care and the importance of timely support for loved ones.

Harlem Globetrotters Show

7-9 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Tickets from $20 — Experience the thrilling antics of the Harlem Globetrotters live in Kalamazoo.

Primary Trust

2-3:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about new beginnings and stepping out of your comfort zone.

AMPLIFY Leadership Conference

9 AM – 3 PM — Western Michigan University — Seats are limited — Amplify your leadership and energize your team with practical tools and insights.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

7-11 p.m. — Chenery Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis in an intimate concert setting.

Family Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful half-hour of stories, songs, and playtime for the whole family.

2026 MIVCA Coaches Clinic

February 6-7 — Loy Norrix High School — Not specified — Learn from top practitioners at this valuable volleyball coaching clinic.

Father-Daughter Valentine Dinner & Dance

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — $30 per person — Celebrate the special bond of fathers and daughters with dinner, dancing, and festive fun.