Bell’s Brewery 40th Anniversary Party
This is a free, all-ages, public event. Tickets are only required to attend the concert. Attendees of the concert must be 18+ or 17 and under with a parent/guardian. Forty years, countless beers, and more memories than we can count… all thanks to you. A special package & draft release of Bell’s 40th Anniversary BBA Expedition Stout + throwback beers on tap The 1985 LIVE in the Beer Garden. Tix required to attend concert Costume Contest: Dress as your fave Bell’s Beer 360° Photo Booth in the Beer Garden Throwback menu + Oyster Pop-Up Bar Exclusive 40th Anniversary Merch & Apparel Come raise a glass and let’s party like it’s 1985.
National Dog Day in Bell’s Beer Garden
Come celebrate #NationalDogDay with us on Tuesday, August 26th in the beer garden from 4 PM – 8 PM! Live caricaturist on-site from 5-7 PM for a special drawing of you + your pup with Goofy Faces DIY paw print painting activity for your furry Picasso ($5 to participate with all proceeds going to our amazing friends at Animal Rescue Project) Barks In The Zoo is bringing goodies for your four-legged bff Mark your calendars! Your pup will thank you later.
Connecting Chords Fest – Djangophonique
Purchase tickets Here Djangophonique is an award-winning project that delivers the infectious joy and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music and alluring to the uninitiated – a sound that can bring the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with the aching nostalgia of a shimmering ballad. Opening for the ensemble will be Kalamazoo’s own The Birdseed Salesmen – it will be a wonderful, fun night of gypsy jazz!
Connecting Chords Fest – Djékady
Purchase tickets Here Djékady is a collaboration between West African musician Balla Kouyaté and Grammy-winning cellist Mike Block. Their ensemble puts Malian music into conversation with American folk music and contemporary styles, allowing new shoots to sprout from his family’s musical tree. Balla Kouyaté has been featured on numerous albums, including the Silkroad Ensembles’s Sing Me Home and Yo-Yo Ma’s Songs of Joy and Peace. His music has been recorded for the Library of Congress and heard in venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, and The Kennedy Center as well as festivals throughout the United States and Europe. As an educator, Kouyaté has offered masterclasses in universities and schools across the country, and he was chosen as a NEA National Heritage Fellow in 2019. Mike Block is a Grammy Award-winning cellist, singer and composer with a passion for cross-cultural collaboration. Hailed as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene,” (Gramophone) he has been a member of the Silkroad Ensemble for nearly twenty years. Yo-Yo Ma calls Block “the ideal musician for the 21st century,” saying, “I’m always struck by his unique perspective on the world and his relaxed and confident approach; he takes on new music and new things fearlessly.”
Miki Yamanaka Trio
Purchase tickets Here Miki Yamanaka, pianoTyrone Allen, acoustic bassJimmy Macbride, drums Discover the enchanting world of Miki Yamanaka, Japanese‑born pianist lighting up New York since 2012. Through her residencies at mainstay NYC jazz clubs Smalls and Mezzrow, as well as her weekly livestreaming concert series “Miki’s Mood” during the pandemic, audiences have come to love Yamanaka’s light, expressive playing and bold rhythmic invention, not to mention her infectious personality. In addition to touring as a leader, she also plays with the Mingus Big Band and the Harish Raghavan Quintet. Expect an evening of vibrant energy as she presents her celebrated repertoire — including selections from her latest album, Chance, and fan favorites from 2021’s Stairway to the Stars — alongside imaginative re‑interpretations of Great American Songbook and jazz standards. Joining Yamanaka at The Gilmore is her NYC rhythm section: bassist Tyrone Allen and drummer Jimmy Macbride. A modern ambassador for jazz who bridges tradition and innovation, Ms. Yamanaka’s charm and cultural flair shine as she performs in her signature kimono, making her sets as visually captivating as they are musically rich.
Miki Yamanaka Trio
Purchase tickets Here Miki Yamanaka, pianoTyrone Allen, acoustic bassJimmy Macbride, drums Discover the enchanting world of Miki Yamanaka, Japanese‑born pianist lighting up New York since 2012. Through her residencies at mainstay NYC jazz clubs Smalls and Mezzrow, as well as her weekly livestreaming concert series “Miki’s Mood” during the pandemic, audiences have come to love Yamanaka’s light, expressive playing and bold rhythmic invention, not to mention her infectious personality. In addition to touring as a leader, she also plays with the Mingus Big Band and the Harish Raghavan Quintet. Expect an evening of vibrant energy as she presents her celebrated repertoire — including selections from her latest album, Chance, and fan favorites from 2021’s Stairway to the Stars — alongside imaginative re‑interpretations of Great American Songbook and jazz standards. Joining Yamanaka at The Gilmore is her NYC rhythm section: bassist Tyrone Allen and drummer Jimmy Macbride. A modern ambassador for jazz who bridges tradition and innovation, Ms. Yamanaka’s charm and cultural flair shine as she performs in her signature kimono, making her sets as visually captivating as they are musically rich.
Oberon Eclipse Silent Disco | FREE | All-Ages
📅 Saturday, August 30th | 7 PM – 11 PM A new eclipse is on the horizon… and this one has some razzle dazzle to it. 👀 ✨ Join us Saturday, August 30th for an Oberon Eclipse Silent Disco and be among the first to try while dancing under the stars in the Beer Garden. 🌒 This is a free, all ages event.
Two Hearted Day + Special Release of Official Hazy IPA
It’s officially Two Hearted Day! 💚🐟 And yes, you’re reading that right… we’re celebrating America’s most iconic IPA + bringing back a fan favorite hazy to make it even juicier. 📅 Thursday, August 7th | 11 AM – 10 PM 🍻 Special release of Official – on draft AND in package 🎁 First 100 pours of Two Hearted or Official at 11 AM & 6 PM receive an Official pint glass 🎨 Two Hearted Fish Paint Along with Maria at 7 PM. Get your tickets here! 🍔 Two Hearted Burger Special ✈️ Curated IPA flights 🛍️ 10% off Two Hearted merch + apparel + more special giveaways! Free | Family friendly.
Dog Pool Party in the Beer Garden
Bring your furry friend out for a dog-friendly day in the Beer Garden featuring akiddie pools and tennis balls Also say Hello! to some adoptable pets from the Animal Rescue Project!
Tropical Hopslam Release Party!
You heard it here first: Hopslam just got tropical. Say hello to Tropical Hopslam (9.0% ABV)! A bold, juicy twist on our iconic DIPA, packed with notes of pineapple, mango, and passionfruit. Join us at the Cafe & General Store for an exclusive first taste before it sees a national distro in July. Try it on draft, then grab a 4-pack of 16 oz. cans to go (yep, they’re back ). The first 100 pours of the day (16 oz. pours) at the Cafe keep the Hopslam glass! So, mark your calendars, bust out that floral shirt, and don’t miss this exclusive tropical escape! This is a free all-ages event.
