Good morning, Kalamazoo.

The Kalamazoo Event Center remains on track for a fall 2027 opening despite crews working in cold weather (high winds, snowfall) downtown, as CSM Group adjusts shifts and safety measures to meet the set timeline.

Wax Wings Brewing Co. and the Kalamazoo Curling Club will host an all-day Olympic-themed celebration, launching the Hammered & Stoned IPA on Saturday, Feb.

7 from noon to 10 p.m. at 3480 Gull Road, where club members will offer live commentary and curling demonstrations using a physical model.

Bee Joyful Shop announced Tuesday that its downtown storefront at 245 S Kalamazoo Mall will close soon as the business shifts to online-only sales & will hold a farewell sale before ending its brick-and-mortar operations that began in 2020.

A boil water advisory remains in effect for homes along Pinehurst Boulevard due to a water main break repair—officials expect the issue to be resolved and the advisory lifted Friday.

Residents should boil tap water for two minutes or use bottled water.

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.

Avian Arts Exhibition Artist Reception

2-4 p.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Free admission — Celebrate creativity and bird conservation through the lens of local artists and photographers.

Family Storytime at Oshtemo Library

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging half-hour of stories, songs, and playtime for families.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

6:30-7:45 p.m. — The Civic Auditorium — $34 — Experience timeless music by Queen and The Beatles in a romantic candlelit setting.

Story Corner

10-11 a.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Included with admission — Enjoy a delightful story time featuring nature-themed picture books followed by a gentle hike for little explorers.

SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition

2-3 p.m. — Kalamazoo Civic Theatre — Tickets available — Dive into an undersea adventure as SpongeBob and friends save Bikini Bottom from disaster.

K-Wings vs. Indy Fuel Hockey Match

7–9 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs — Start your weekend with a win at $3 Friday as the K-Wings take on the Indy Fuel.

Member Meetup at Wax Wings Brewing Company

4-6 p.m. — Wax Wings Brewing Company — $1 donation per beer — Celebrate the debut of Exhibit Ale brewed in collaboration with Wax Wings while supporting the KIA.