Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of June.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
🎭 Culture
Electric Forest started Thursday, June 25 at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury with tens of thousands enjoying acts like Ganja White Night and Excision and a new attraction called Wander Whirled.
The festival will continue with shows like Passion Pit and Galantis until Sunday, June 28.
🎓 Education
KVCC is closing its Sustainable Brewing Program after 12 years due to low enrollment and declining industry conditions.
Enrolled students will receive individualized completion plans and the campus brewpub will continue hosting weekly events at 615 E. Crosstown Parkway.
The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board approved $36.9 million for the new El Sol School, a Spanish immersion program for kindergarten to eighth-grade students.
Construction will begin in July at 1428 Baker Drive in Kalamazoo Township, with the building to be completed for the 2028-29 school year.
📰 Real Estate
A former paper mill site on Belford Street is being cleaned up with a $1 million state grant to prepare for the William Schma House, a 48-unit project providing affordable homes.
Crews are removing contaminated soil + realigning Portage Creek as work continues ahead of a fall opening.
🏈 Sports
Burdicks in Kalamazoo (a local favorite) is hosting a viewing this evening for the US Men's National Team as they make history with their first-ever 3-0 group stage finish in the World Cup.
The restaurant, nearing its one-year remodel anniversary, expects fans from near and far to gather.
🎉 Kalamazoo Events
Submit an event →
John R. Miller Concert
8 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live music at one of Kalamazoo's favorite venues.
Kindleberger 5k Run/Walk
7:30 AM — Lower Kindleberger Park — Free entry — Kickstart your day with energy and community spirit at this charming 5K run/walk.
Sierra Shame Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Texas Drive Park — Free entry — Experience a high-energy blend of Classic Rock and Kickin' Country from Sierra Shame.
2026 PZSC Cars & Cocktails Car Show
4-7 p.m. — Portage Zhang Senior Center — Cost varies — Enjoy a vibrant car show with live entertainment, food, and fun contests.
Here Come The Mummies Concert
8:00 PM — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively performance with the quirky band Here Come The Mummies.
Here Come The Mummies
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bell's General Store — Check venue for ticket pricing — Enjoy a lively performance from the unique and entertaining act, Here Come The Mummies.
🏠 Kalamazoo Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Kalamazoo Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Kalamazoo Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Kalamazoo.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.