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*
Summer Bizarre Bazaar
Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends, and amazing handmade goods in the beer garden! Find one-of-a-kind wares including jewelry, print making, fiber, weaving, apothecaries, candles, leather crafting, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, tiny paintings, woodworking, and more at the summer bizarre bazaar!
A Tornado Relief Benefit
18+ Public Event Come down to Bell’s Backroom to support in a Tornado Relief Benefit Concert. Minimum $10 donations appreciated – either via tickets in advance or day of!Donations go to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Community Urgent Relief Fund Artists: Two Dollar Bills: Comprised of college students from Kalamazoo and Chicago, the $2 Dollar Bills cover The Strokes albums, “Is This It?” and, “Room on Fire.” Luke Feister (guitar), Will Gavan (vocals), Bradyn Weatherwax (guitar), and Mark Warden (drums) all befriended one another and learned at the Kalamazoo Academy of Rock. After recruiting Patrick McLaughlin (bass, guest vocals), the band officially formed in February 2024. The Nathan Moore Affair: The Nathan Moore Affair is the soulful semi-acoustic gestalt of singer/keytarist Nathan Moore, guitarist Chris Schleuder, bassist Mark Glubke, and the amazing Carolyn Koebel on percussion! Formed in Kalamazoo MI, the band has been refining their signature fusion of indie-soul, blues, folk and rock since 2018. Potus and The Cabinet: For POTUS and the Cabinet, the stage is their domain, delivering rock with a southern flair that gets crowds on their feet. Led by Presidential Brewing Company’s very own POTUS on vocals and guitar, the band serves up a mix of beloved classics and modern hits from the southern rock genre. From the timeless sounds of CCR and Lynyrd Skynyrd to the contemporary vibes of Kings Of Leon and needtobreathe, POTUS and the Cabinet promise a night of music that’s sure to get your heart racing and your boots tapping.
Oarsman Oyster Bar
Swing by the Beer Garden for our Oarsman Release Oyster Bar. They will be set up in the Beer Garden Starting at 4pm, with 4 varieties of oysters and delicious sauces to match!$2 per Oyster – ask for a flight of them for $8!
Planned Parenthood Trivia
21+ Public Event Join us for Sex Ed Trivia Night on Thursday, February 8th at Bell’s Brewery! Play in teams of 4 or less and compete to win fantastic prizes while you test your sexpertise. 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.
