Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a popular destination for tourists seeking art and culture. The town is flanked by parks and waterways and is the home to popular attractions and venues including the Kalamazoo Civic and New Vic theaters, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, the Gilmore Car Museum and the Michigan Bach Collegium. If you are visiting the city and are interested in live entertainment, several restaurants in the city offer rotating live event schedules.
The Wine Loft is a hip, upscale wine bar in the heart of Kalamazoo that offers live music on a regular basis. The vibe of the space is trendy and classy; most guests dress up. To complement your wine, a number of small-plate meals are served, including cheese and fruit plates and items such as wild mushroom bruschetta, filet mignon salad and baked brie en croute. Private party areas can be booked, and the restaurant will prepare party plans and provide catering.
Wine Loft
161 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-343-9227
thewineloftkalamazoo.com
Webster's Prime is a gourmet steakhouse in Kalamazoo that is made up of different rooms to create a diverse experience. Guests can dine in a main dining room or one of the other themed rooms at the restaurant, which can be booked for private events. Each table is topped with fine linens, crystal and premium dinnerware. Live music is offered in the Library Lounge every weekend. Webster's Prime Steakhouse is the only Kalamazoo restaurant to be honored with AAA Four Diamond and Wine Spectator awards.
Webster's Prime Steakhouse
100 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-343-4444
webstersprime.com
Bell's Eccentric Cafe is just what its name says. The restaurant is associated with the popular Bell Brewery, which has been creating premium ales and small-batch beers in Kalamazoo since 1983. The cafe hosts a rotating schedule of live bands, and no genre is left out. Depending on the night, you may be able to take in a country show, a jazz band, a blues act or a rock band. The restaurant serves a long menu of pub-style fare including gourmet sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and steak, seafood, pasta and chicken-based dishes.
Bell's Eccentric Cafe
355 E. Kalamazoo Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-382-2332
bellsbeer.com
