Noon Year’s Eve with The Jump Bunny String Band
Public Event: Ring in 2026 early with a family-friendly balloon drop at NOON on NYE in the Back Room! After that, enjoy some live music from the Jump Bunny String Band and crafts for the whole fam. Sparkling juice available for purchase at 12 PM/Noon Balloon Drop.Doors open at 11 AM. This is a free, all-ages event. About the Jump Bunny String Band In their 15th year as the Jump Bunny String Band, this fun group of hopping bunnies and chickens from Kalamazoo, Michigan will bring you to your feet with a blend of eclectic, fun, and 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, The Corn Fed Girls and Payton & Annabelle. Their music brings together the generations to have a good time!
Cookie Decorating & Hot Cocoa with Santa
Public Event: Join us in the Back Room for holiday cookie decorating and hot cocoa with Santa on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 4 PM – 8 PM. We will also be collecting non-perishable food donations to support Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes this holiday season. We hope to see you there. This is a free, all-ages event.
Holiday Trivia
Public Event: Join us for a free, all-ages Holiday Trivia in the Back Room on Friday, December 26th at 7 PM! We’re talking questions from your fave holiday movies, songs, and more. And guess what? We’re taking it back to old school, pencil and paper trivia! Which means, no more Kahoot. See you there!
Hopslam Release Party + HotSlam Spelling Bee
Come celebrate 20 YEARS of Hopslam! With $3 off flights featuring exclusive variants of Peach Hopslam, Half Slam, and Pineapple Jalapeno and $1 off 12oz pours of Hopslam. Plus, wing specials, and $20 Hopslam Sweatshirts and Sweaters at the Cafe & General Store. Then join us in the evening for an especially spicy HotSlam Spelling Bee in the Back Room! The rules? Easy. Four rounds, four wings, and four words. Each served with a progressively spicy chicken wing that’ll test both your vocab and heat tolerance. Participation is free, with limited spots available. Vegetarian options are available for the HotSlam Spelling Bee. Spelling Bee registration will take place in person from 6-6:30 PM. Spelling Bee kicks off at 7 PM. MUST BE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE IN SPELLING BEE and 18+ (17 and under with a parent/guardian) to attend the Spelling Bee. We hope to see you there!
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra: Ragtime
TICKET AVAILABLE HERE: tickets sold here The Symphony is going out – and you’re invited! Join us in the Back Room for a pint of your favorite Bell’s brew and incredible music performed by Symphony musicians. On Tap: The Pint-Sized Orchestra plays hits from “The King of Ragtime,” Scott Joplin! Age Requirement: All shows at Bell’s Eccentric Café are 18 and up, or 17 and under with a parent/guardian.
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra: 90s Throwbacks
TICKET AVAILABLE HERE: tickets sold here The Symphony is going out – and you’re invited! Join us in the Back Room for a pint of your favorite Bell’s brew and incredible music performed by Symphony musicians. On Tap: Your favorite 90s Throwbacks! Age Requirement: All shows at Bell’s Eccentric Café are 18 and up, or 17 and under with a parent/guardian.
DWTS Finale Watch Party
Calling all Dancing with the Stars fans! Join us one week from today for a Finale Watch Party in the Back Room. We’ll have food & drink specials + bingo to play throughout the finale and compete for your own Mirrorball Prize.
Holiday Bizarre Bazaar
Public Event: Open to all ages. Free. Description: Holiday Bizarre Bazaar – Join us for our Holiday event featuring handcrafted goods by artists and makers in the Kalamazoo area. Enjoy a day with local, art, crafts, fun, and friends.
Vintage Music Market
Public Event: Open to all ages. Free. Description: Records, Music, Tapes, Bell’s Beer, and so much more!
Hop Grandslam Release + Meet & Greet with Porter
Hop Grandslam Release + Meet & Greet with the Kalamazoo Growlers’ mascot Porter Wednesday, March 19th | 4-7 PM HOP GRANDSLAM IS BACK! To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with the Kalamazoo Growlers for a Meet & Greet with Porter at the General Store Wednesday, March 19th from 4-7 PM! Stop by for a chance to win some epic giveaways, growler discounts, photo ops, and swag bags for the kiddos. Then, head to the Pub with the fam for Hop Grandslam on tap and a baseball-inspired dinner featuring coney dogs, Chicago dogs, and of course burgers!
