Holiday Trivia
Doors Open: 7pm | Trivia: 8pm This is a 21+ event Teams of 4 of less 1st and 2nd place winners receive a prize!
Drag Queen Sex Ed Trivia
Doors Open: 7pm | Trivia: 8pm Come down and support Planned Parenthood and Cares with this Sex Ed Valentines Trivia Event! This is a 21+ event Teams of 4 of less 1st and 2nd place winners receive a prize!
Karaoke Night
Doors Open: 7pm Karaoke Starts: 8 pm Love to sing?! Come down for this family friends event on December 26th! Got plans December 26th? Now you do! All-ages karaoke kicks off at 7pm in the back room. The perfect excuse to get everyone out of the house over the holiday break! Let us handle dinner and drinks while you bring the tunes.
Snow Jog 2025
Must have valid photo ID to verify age (21+) at the start of the event Event Time: Saturday, February 8th, 12-4pm Ticket Price: $70 per team Join us for a wind down to Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week with Snow Jog! Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 13th at 10am. Tickets are $70 per team (2 people per team) plus a minimum of 2 non-perishable food items. All food donations benefit our charity partner, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. The race includes stops at a variety of downtown bar and retail accounts, offering our beer (for purchase) and Snow Jogger challenges. The best part? You can create your own route! All you have to do is complete 5 out of 11 challenges to receive your Snow Jogger prize! Each team (2 people) will automatically be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Please note: You do not need to be present to win the Grand Prize. A few things to note: In no particular order, here are the race stops. Crafted Copper Green Top High Dive Hopcat Hub LFG Louie’s Trophy House Shakespeare’s Pub University Roadhouse Up&Under Waldo’s – This event is 21+- Please drink responsibly!- No wheels. This race must be completed on foot.- Packet pickup time is: Friday, February 7th from 5-7pm at Shakespeare’s Pub Saturday, February 8th from 11am until the start of the race at the Eccentric Café- Race announcements begin at 11:45am- STARTING AND ENDING IN BELL’S BEER GARDEN- Costume Contest will begin at 4:30pm after awards- This is a rain or shine event – Rules & Regulations will be included in your packet with your race bib, passport, and route map.- Be sure to dress for the occasion!
Noon Year’s Eve
Doors Open: 11:00 AM | All Ages | Family Friendly | FREE Why stay up until midnight with the kiddos when you can convince them to celebrate early? Join us in the back room for a free, family-friendly, Noon Year’s Eve bash with live music from the Jump Bunnies, crafts to keep ’em busy, and balloon drop at noon sharp! It’s a win-win for everyone! About the Jump Bunnies: Chicken? Did you say chicken? In their 15th year as the Jump Bunny String Band, this fun group of hopping bunnies and chickens from Kalamazoo, MI will bring you to your feet with a blend of eclectic fun swinging tunes from the past and present. The group is made up of talented musicians who have been performing in the wonderful Michigan music scene for decades, notably from The Red Sea Pedestrians and the Corn Fed Girls. Their music brings together the generations to have a good time!
Thanksgiving Trivia
21+ Public Event Calling all smarty pints! Grab your friends and come down to the Back Room for trivia. Teams consist of four people, and tables are available on a first come, first served basis. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.
Halloween Trivia
21+ Public Event Join us for Halloween Trivia Night at Bell’s Brewery with Planned Parenthood! Play in teams of 4 or less and compete to win fantastic prizes. There will also be an optional costume contest! Just make sure the we can still ID you if you plan to drink! While you’re there, pick up some resources and free swag from Planned Parenthood of MI, Planned Parenthood Advocates of MI, and CARES. Come on out, show us what you know, and maybe even learn a thing or two! Teams consist of four people, and tables are available on a first come, first served basis. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.
Octoberfest Celebration
JOIN US FOR AN OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION FOOD SPECIALS: Warm pretzel with Welsh rarebit Bratwurst with sauerkraut and mustardChicken schnitzel sandwich with sauerkraut, apples, and mustard & THE FIRST 100 POURS OF OCTOBERFEST KEEP THE BELL’S DIMPLE MUG THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL AGES *FIRST 100 20OZ POURS
BATTLE FOR KALAMAZOO
JOIN US FOR BATTLE FOR KALAMAZOO 3 BANDS WILL HIT OUR STAGE TO HOPEFULLY MAKE IT TO THE FINALS VOTING IS BASED OFF OF AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION SO STAY TILL THE END AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!! FINALS ARE AT THE STATE THEATER ON NOVEMBER 1ST FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL AGES
Tie Dye Party in the Beer Garden
Join us for a Tie Dye Party from 4pm – 8pm in the Beer Garden! To participate buy a Bell’s shirt day of in the beer garden, and Twirlytoes Dye Studios will show you how to do the rest! All supplies are included in the purchase of the shirt 100% of profits from our Diversity line benefits local LGBTQ+ nonprofit OutFront Kalamazoo that empowers the community through service and education, in Kalamazoo, MI. *this is a while supplies last event*