Good morning, Kalamazoo.

On Friday, Mar. 6, an EF2 tornado struck Edwardsburg when a five-minute radar gap prevented warnings, killing 12-year-old Silas Anderson and injuring others while an EF3 tornado hit Union City, with officials noting the rapid storm left little time for alerts.

Sprinkle Road will close starting Monday through July for sewer work, blocking the segment between Romence Road - East S Avenue.

Traffic detours will direct vehicles via East P Avenue to South 29th Street and back to Sprinkle Road for routes toward Vicksburg and Kalamazoo.

City officials have delayed construction at Arcadia Creek Festival Place to fall so that Kalamazoo Pride, Caribbean Festival, Blues Festival and Canadiana Fest can proceed uninterrupted.

The $14 million redesign with a pedestrian bridge, performance stages, playground and water features remains fenced while crews begin soil tests + permitting.

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.

MYWAY Wrestling Individual State Championship Finals

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Cost info unavailable — Witness the excitement of state-level wrestling competition.

Margaritaville Night with K-Wings

7-8 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and dogs — Enjoy a tropical twist on K-Wings hockey while benefiting local parks.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat

2-5 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets from $46.56 — Enjoy the classic tale of mischief with your family as the Cat in the Hat shakes up a rainy day.

Easter Day Brunch

11 AM – 5 PM — The Backyard of Kalamazoo — $30 for adults, $18 for children under 12 — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch featuring both classic and indulgent offerings.

Lawn maintenance crew member

General landscape maintenance , mowing and trimming.