Crybaby Concerts

Fontana is proud to continue the Crybaby Concert Series. Held in venues in the Kalamazoo area on Saturday mornings, these mini-concerts allow children under the age of five and their parents, grandparents, and siblings to enjoy a 45-minute performance of beautiful music in an open and flexible environment – even if your little one feels like crying!

There is room to move and plenty of space for stroller parking. Nutritious, kid-friendly snacks are provided after each performance, and complimentary coffee is available for the adults. All Crybaby Concerts are FREE!

2019-2020 Lineup

Jazz & Creative Institute Faculty/Student Band
October 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Jolliffe Theatre, Epic Center
The Jazz & Creative Institute is teaching our community how to build a life in the arts through educational programs, mentoring and performances. The JCI Faculty/Student Combo band will perform a jazz concert geared towards your little ones. Don’t forget to snap on 2 & 4!

Holiday Vocal Jazz
December 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Jolliffe Theatre, Epic Center
Come celebrate the holidays with the musical stylings of vocal jazz! Sing, dance and listen to your favorite holiday tunes performed a cappella!

Whiskey Before Breakfast
March 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Friendship Village
Music from the Celtic tradition including jigs, reels, hornpipes and all manner tunes and songs from Kalamazoo's own Whiskey Before Breakfast. Their approach to the music is clear and simple – very roots-oriented and steeped in tradition.

Small Sounds
May 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch
An interactive experience about music, movement and imagination! Small Sounds is all about being social, learning basic music principles, moving around, getting to play hands-on with instruments and most of all using your imagination!