Events calendar

Oct 29, 2025

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Faculty and Guest Recital: Multimedia Concert

A showcase of works involving a variety of cutting-edge audio-visual media.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 30, 2025

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WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 31, 2025

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Open Rehearsal with Great Works Guest Choreographer Peter Chu

Watch the creative process unfold as guest choreographer Peter Chu works with WMU dancers to shape a new piece for the 2026 Winter Gala Dance Concert. This open rehearsal offers a bhind-the-scenes…
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Gold Company Sneak Preview

Gold Company is the internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Gold Company is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students…
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 1, 2025

Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 2, 2025

Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 2
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 6, 2025

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Loew Lecture – What a Cross is Worth: Crusaders, Relics, and Status between the Middle Ages and the Modern World

Join us for this year's Loew Lecture! Nicholas Paul is a historian specializing in the central Middle Ages, with a focus on the crusades and political culture. His lecture will consider the role of…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 6
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Dunbar Hall 2101
Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 6
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 7, 2025

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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage at Miller Auditorium, Nov. 7-8, 2025.
Date: Friday, Nov. 7
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Opera: Die Fledermaus

Johann Strauss' famous operetta Die Fledermaus takes us to Austria, between the world wars. The actress Rosalinde and her husband Eisenstein are in Vienna to celebrate the New Year. At the suggestion…
Date: Friday, Nov. 7
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Friday, Nov. 7
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 8, 2025

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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage at Miller Auditorium, Nov. 7-8, 2025.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage at Miller Auditorium, Nov. 7-8, 2025.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A female opera singer in an ornate blue dress, performing on stage.

Opera: Die Fledermaus

Johann Strauss' famous operetta Die Fledermaus takes us to Austria, between the world wars. The actress Rosalinde and her husband Eisenstein are in Vienna to celebrate the New Year. At the suggestion…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 9, 2025

Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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University Symphony Orchestra

Under conductor Bruce Uchimura, the University Symphony performs orchestral masterworks, features internationally recognized and WMU faculty soloists, and collaborates with the WMU Grand Chorus and…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 10, 2025

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Student Composers I

A showcase of original works by WMU student composers.
Date: Monday, Nov. 10
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 11, 2025

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PhD in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 11
Time: 12 to 12:30 p.m.