Join Fiddle Leaf Cafe for their second annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! This is a family-friendly free event with activities for the kids! Join us for cider, chili, pumpkin carving, and prizes! Contestants need to register thru Fiddle Leaf via email @ fiddleleafcafe@gmail.com. Contestants will pay $5 entry fee and will automatically be entered in the raffle!

Join us for Imagine Kalamazoo Reads! IK Reads is a community book read and discussion. Book clubs, community groups, and residents from all around the city can come together to read common material, engage with new ideas, and have meaningful conversations about what’s happening in Kalamazoo.

Enjoy an evening of playing with clay! Each participant will receive instructions on how to hand build a mug from stoneware clay. All supplies included and no experience is needed - just an open mind and a little creativity!

Interested in building a beautiful garden that also serves a purpose? Try Rain Gardening. Join us for a tutorial in all things rain garden, as well as installation of one.

Enjoy a morning of playing with clay! Each participant will receive instructions on how to hand build a vase from stoneware clay. All supplies included and no experience is needed - just an open mind and a little creativity!

In this workshop David will demonstrate Scribus by walking through the creation of a 2-page zine. A how-to zine about Scribus will be available to participants along with the demonstration.

Enjoy an evening of playing with clay! Each participant will receive instructions on how to hand build a mug from stoneware clay. All supplies included and no experience is needed - just an open mind and a little creativity!

Join us for an afternoon of dyeing experiments! Ice dyeing is the art of using ice cubes on top of fabric, then sprinkling dye powder on top of the ice, letting the melting process dictate how the dye splits and bleeds, and where it ultimately lands on the fabric–leading to surprising and delightful results every time.

Join Elixir House for Quilting a Legacy: Nicodemus, KS with Kyle Odom on June 20th.

Did you know that for thousands of years, people relied on the very plants growing around them for food, health, and well-being? In this immersive six-week workshop series, reconnect with the herbal wisdom of your ancestors and discover the natural pharmacy at your doorstep.

Opal Sceptre intertwines her diverse cultural heritage, professional expertise, and unwavering commitment to holistic well-being. As a member of a federally recognized Michigan Indian Tribe, she carries the ancestral wisdom of Chippewa, Potawatomi, and Ottawa traditions. In this workshop, you will learn 1) Respecting the Legacy of Native Spiritual Practices, 2) Ziibiwing Cultural Center Teachings of the Great Lakes Anishinaabe people, 3) Group Meetings & Non-Violent Communication with Talking Sticks-Talking Circles 4) Learn to make your own Talking Stick

Did you know that for thousands of years, people relied on the very plants growing around them for food, health, and well-being? In this immersive six-week workshop series, reconnect with the herbal wisdom of your ancestors and discover the natural pharmacy at your doorstep.

Queer Americana, and folk music plucked straight from your own internal dialogue, is on the menu at the Sadie Gustafson-Zook and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh wsg Elisabeth Pixley-Fink show at The Clover Room.

In this class you’ll learn: Why table saw injuries occur and how to avoid them; which safety accessories are most important and how to use them effectively; tips for making accurate rip cuts along the grain; pro techniques for making clean crosscuts across the grain; how to produce accurate miter and bevel cuts; how to overcome the unique challenges of large sheet goods; ways to repeat identical cuts quickly; how to prevent chip-out for cleaner, better looking cuts; how to minimize scorching and blade mark; which blades to use, and when to clean or sharpen them; how to use feather boards other accessories, and more!

Did you know that for thousands of years, people relied on the very plants growing around them for food, health, and well-being? In this immersive six-week workshop series, reconnect with the herbal wisdom of your ancestors and discover the natural pharmacy at your doorstep.

Join us for Singers in the Round Series, Michigan May Tour, at The Clover Room on Friday, May 11th at 7:30pm.

Join Christine Anderson Postpartum Care at Fiddle Leaf Cafe for a botanical filled afternoon! Saturday, May 11th at 1-3pm.

Award-winning Michigan singer-songwriter Jen Sygit teams up with Northern Michigan songstress Blake Elliott for an intimate evening of stories and songs. Sygit’s soulful folk and Americana sound blends with Elliott’s retro bluesy-jazz vibe to create a beautiful evening of a dynamic collection of solo and duo tunes.

A class for kids, created by kids! In this class, youth will learn about different varieties and colors of wood, learn to use sanders, screwdrivers, and hammers, and most of all – their imagination!

Join us for Kate Pillsbury and Eric O’Daly wsg Dan Rickabus at The Clover Room on Saturday, April 6th at 8pm.

This quartet is not just a musical group; it's an enchanting journey through the realms of rhythm, melody, and soulful improvisation. Led by the brilliant vision of Faith Quashie, a virtuoso musician and visionary, this quartet is poised to captivate hearts and minds with their distinctive blend of sounds.

Join us for Singers in the Round Series, Michigan April Tour, at The Clover Room on Friday, April 19th at 7:30pm.

Join us for Cold Mountain Child/Jon Hayes/Adam J. Snyder at The Clover Room on Saturday, April 13th at 8pm.

A class for kids, created by kids! In this class, youth will learn about different varieties and colors of wood, learn to use sanders, screwdrivers, and hammers, and most of all – their imagination!

Join us for Showman & Coole and Laurel Premo at The Clover Room on Saturday, April 6th at 8pm.

Join us for the Kate Hinote Trio, Mike Ward: Psychosongs, WSG Ethan Blair at The Clover Room on Friday, April 5th at, 7:30pm.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome! Bring your own supplies and projects to work on in this self-directed environment. As you work on your projects, sip on delicious coffee or tea from Fiddle Leaf Cafe and make new friends who share your passion for knitting and crocheting.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome! Bring your own supplies and projects to work on in this self-directed environment. As you work on your projects, sip on delicious coffee or tea from Fiddle Leaf Cafe and make new friends who share your passion for knitting and crocheting.

Yes, you can build, too!! Whether you are completely new to tools, or have been DIY’ing home projects for years, this is the class for you! This one-day class is a safe, supportive environment for you to be fully you as you explore new tools, learn new skills, and inspire yourself and others with your imagination. This class will introduce you to all the skills and tools you will need to be successful at building DIY home projects.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome! Bring your own supplies and projects to work on in this self-directed environment. As you work on your projects, sip on delicious coffee or tea from Fiddle Leaf Cafe and make new friends who share your passion for knitting and crocheting.