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Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University alumni who began the ugly sweater party tradition will reunite for 'The Last Nog' on Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak to mark 25 years of the festive event. The gathering runs from 5 to 10 p.m.—featuring live music, holiday activities and charity proceeds for St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Kalamazoo will host a community open house at the Edison Neighborhood Association on December 2 from 5:00—7:00 p.m. to explain planned street projects for 2026 along Cork Street, Lovers Lane, and Portage Street, with city officials saying the work will improve safety and extend pavement life. WKZO
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A Christmas Carol
8-10 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Dickens’ warm tale of redemption and the spirit of Christmas this holiday season.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
Dec 5, 7:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive comedic take on holiday rom-coms with local charm and humor.
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A Carpenters' Christmas Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — $46.56 — Celebrate the season with a tribute concert featuring the beloved Christmas songs of the Carpenters.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
2-8 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A holiday rom-com parody that delivers laughs and local humor just in time for the festive season.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Bloomington Bison
5-8:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $9 tickets — Enjoy the first 269 Night with $2 beers and win a free ticket if the K-Wings win!
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Libby York Jazz Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — $20 Adult / $10 Student — Enjoy an enchanting evening with acclaimed jazz vocalist Libby York and her talented ensemble.
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Christmas Cabaret
7-9 p.m. — The Barn Theatre School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming celebration of music and holiday cheer with festive favorites and complimentary refreshments.
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Christmas Craft Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Free entry — Explore local crafts and holiday spirit in a festive setting.
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A Christmas Carol
2-4 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in this annual holiday production.
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Christmas Cabaret 2025
7-9 p.m. — The Barn Theatre School — Tickets required — Experience the joy of the season with festive music and complimentary refreshments in a holiday celebration.
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