Good morning, Kalamazoo.

At Washington Square, a bold new mural was painted by dozens of community volunteers and local artists over the weekend.

The Edison Neighborhood Association organized the project and the intersection will be converted into a pedestrian scramble within the next week when new traffic signals are installed.

Lunchtime Live returned on Friday at Bronson Park with food trucks, live music, games, a youth talent show, and an entrepreneur fair for kids and teens.

The event will come back next Friday—Aug. 22—with its final show scheduled for Aug. 29.

Kalamazoo Public Safety investigated a shooting early Friday on North Rose Street that injured a 29-year-old man; he was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening wounds.

Kalamazoo County Commissioner Tami Rey admitted she slapped the father of her child during a May 23 incident—Friday, Aug.

15, the court dismissed three felony charges while upholding a misdemeanor count.

The city of Kalamazoo received a $15,500 grant from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office to pay for a report that will check damage to City Hall from blue-green algae and salt near its doors.

The report will also assess structural movement from the building's large blocks to guide future repairs.

The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department said that over 90% of K–12 students have received required back-to-school vaccinations—this rate is slightly above the state average but still below national levels.

Officials said mobile health units help families overcome travel barriers to access vaccines.

August Vintage Mart at Factory Cafe

10 AM – 5 PM — Factory Coffee — Free entry — Explore vintage goods and handcrafted treasures from local vendors while enjoying cafe drinks.

Stevie Wonder Tribute by The Andrew Fisher Quartet

4-5 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Stevie Wonder with The Andrew Fisher Quartet in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Read to Eleanor

3:30 – 5:00 PM — Kalamazoo Public Library - Alma Powell Branch — Free — Spend a cozy afternoon reading to Eleanor, a friendly therapy dog, and take home a book!

Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Washington Square Branch — Registration required — Enjoy a night of adventure whether you're a beginner or an experienced player.

Family Storytime at Oshtemo Library

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

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets start at $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and cosplay with a heart at a pirate-themed convention.

Brush the Block Mural Festival

10 a.m. — Discover Kalamazoo — Free entry — Celebrate creativity as artists transform the city with stunning murals over six days.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 to $180 — Celebrate all things anime and gaming with a heartwarming community atmosphere and pirate theme.

SlideDayz at the Zoo

12 PM – 8 PM — Kalamazoo Speedway Inc — Free venue parking — Experience a thrilling combo of drifting and live music in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Kalamazoo Scottish Festival

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Kindleberger Park — Free entry — Celebrate everything Scottish with music, food, games, and Highland competitions.