Good morning, Kalamazoo.

A Michigan State Police report showed that traffic crashes in Kalamazoo fell to 2,339 in 2025 (a 24.4% drop from the pre-pandemic average) after safety measures including road diets and roundabouts were introduced.

Consumers Energy will upgrade a Galesburg substation with overnight work that may cut power to about 1,200 customers from North 37th Street to South 38th Street starting at 11 p.m. March 7 until 7 a.m. March 8 — a backup outage is planned for March 14.

WMU hockey and basketball will move downtown when the Kalamazoo Event Center opens in fall 2027 (the privately funded venue covers 453,000 sqft and seats 6,500-8,000 while hosting sports, concerts, and community events).

Great Lakes Gift Show

March 2-4 — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Cost varies — Discover a fantastic collection of unique companies and name brands at Michigan's premier gift and boutique show.

Great Lakes Gift Show Kalamazoo

5 PM – 5 PM — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Check for entry costs — Discover the latest trends and products in the gift and toy industry.

Stephen King's Misery

7:30–9:15 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — $45-$49, $20 student tickets — Experience the gripping tale of an author held captive by his obsessed fan in this thrilling live adaptation.

Arancini Cooking Class

4-8 p.m. — 4023 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI — Hands-on experience — Learn to craft delicious Sicilian arancini from scratch while exploring their rich history.

Live Music with Megan Dooley

7-9 p.m. — Zero: Non-Alcoholic Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of live music at a unique venue.

Zazzy Concert Experience

9 PM – 1 AM — Papa Pete's — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of live funk music featuring Zazzy's remixes.

Welcome Little Sister: Community Efforts to Protect Local Woods

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Portage District Library — Free entry — Discover how the community came together to protect twelve acres of woods adjacent to Kleinstuck Preserve.

Giving Women Their Flowers

5:30-8 p.m. — The Desenberg — Celebrate Women’s History Month — An inspiring evening honoring women who lead, create, and uplift communities.

Crawlspace Sketch Comedy Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — $20 — Experience original sketch comedy with a unique Kalamazoo twist.

KDP Chocolate Milk Mile

6:00-6:25 p.m. — Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI — Entry required — Race 1 mile while enjoying 16 ounces of chocolate milk.