Good morning, Kalamazoo.

The historic Ecumenical Senior Center, once a drugstore involved in a Civil Rights protest, will be torn down in May to make way for a new building with four times the space at 702 N.

Burdick St. Its staff and programs have moved to Milestone Senior Services, and construction will start soon with the new center set to open fall 2026 — it will offer expanded services for seniors in Kalamazoo.

A blaze in the woodshop at Portage Central High School was contained by its fire suppression system Saturday night—firefighters and EMS limited further damage near South Westendge and East Centre Avenue as they managed smoke and water for about two hours while the cause remained under investigation.

Firefighters in Portage fought an overnight fire at Portage Central High School when a wood shop caught fire on Saturday, April 5 at 10:40 p.m. and they spent over two hours ventilating the building and removing smoke and water—officials said the fire is not believed to be suspicious and it remains unclear if classes will be affected.

Goshen College Maple Leafs vs. Western Michigan Broncos Baseball

3:05 p.m. — Hyames Field, Kalamazoo, MI — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup featuring local college teams.

Smoldering Fires Production

7:30 p.m. — The Jolliffe Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a poignant story of dreams and reality through this compelling theatre performance.

Dance for Performance Workshop with Steven Iannacone

12-5:30 p.m. — The Space Dance Co. — Cost TBA — Immerse yourself in a transformative workshop led by an experienced dance instructor from iDANCE Chicago.

Craft Music | Anthems: Rock, Pop & More

8 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Ticket information available — Experience vibrant performances featuring popular rock and pop anthems.

ArtBreak: Sourced from the ‘Zoo Exhibition Tours

12-1 p.m. — Black Arts & Cultural Center — Free admission — Explore community art submissions during guided gallery walkthroughs at local cultural gems.

Act Casual Concert

7 PM — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Tickets available at the door — Experience Detroit's funky fusion band with captivating performances and chill harmonies.

Hometown Card Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Admission details not specified — Explore collectible cards from local vendors and enthusiasts.

Easter Brunch Celebration

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Brick and Brine — Menu reservations recommended — Delight in classic brunch favorites with a Brick + Brine twist this Easter.

Shai-Li Concert

6 PM — The Clover Room — $10 — Enjoy a vibrant performance by The Situation and Shail-La.

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Science in Movies

7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Check local listings for ticket prices — Explore the science behind your favorite films from Star Wars to The Martian.