Things To Do: March 26-April 1

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Sloan Museum, Flint, Michigan


Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm.

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Events

Thursday, March 29: “The Sound of Music” at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 237-7333 * thewhiting.com

  • (Performance begins 7:30 p.m.) This beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family, directed by three-time Award winner Jack O’Brien, will once again thrill audiences with performances of “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.

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Attractions

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 237-3450 * sloanlongway.org

  • (Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Enjoy regional history, historic automobiles and hands-on science activities where children and adults can explore principles of chemistry and physics through exhibits and staff presentations.
    • “Be The Astronaut” – Blast off in a space capsule and discover the future of space exploration! Come aboard Starship Sloan, explore interactive navigation and technology stations and get ready to pilot your own mission. Videogame interfaces and hands-on command centers allow visitors to become the engineers and astronauts that make space flight possible.
    • “Collecting Flint from A to Z” – The Sloan Museum has a variety of artifacts, nearly 400,000 of them! You name it, they probably have one. This exhibit highlights 26 groups from Sloan’s vast and varied collection. Each alphabetized set reveals something about Flint’s shared history. View historic automobiles, firearms, radios, wedding dresses, beer, blueprints and everything in-between.
    • “Flint and the American Dream” – Take a fascinating journey through Flint in the 20th century – from the birth of the auto industry to the present. The gallery displays over 600 artifacts and photographs, including rare antique automobiles, colorful neon signs, period clothing, household furnishings and commercial goods.
    • “An Equal Opportunity Lie” – In 1967, Flint Mayor Floyd McCree, resigned his appointed position, stating, “I refuse to live an equal opportunity lie.” He did so in protest of the city commission’s defeat of an open housing ordinance. Using objects and images from Sloan Museum’s collection, this exhibition examines the housing segregation that characterized Flint’s residential development, as well as efforts to wrest the city free from discriminatory housing practices.
    • “Wisner’s Whizbang Emporium” – Explore Wisner’s Whizbang Emporium, an interactive gallery where young and old can play together. Wonder at toys from the past as the little one’s shop for food in the miniature grocery store and cook in the play kitchen. Take the wheel in the climb-on ambulance, play a board game or discover a book together.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 237-3409 / (810) 237-3400 * sloanlongway.org

  • Due to the dark planetarium environment, shows listed below are recommended for children 4 years and older. No late seating and no re-entry after show begins. Tickets go on sale ½ hour before show time. Shows are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead.
    • “Skies Over Michigan” – (Show starts daily 3 p.m.) Learn about the rotation of the Earth, find the North Star and the way around the night sky, what a constellation is and which are visible in the current night sky. Also, learn about Moon phases, the daily and monthly motion of the Moon through the sky, visible planets and their movement among the stars. Recommended for ages 6 and older.
    • “Space School” – (Show starts Monday-Wednesday 4 p.m., Thursday 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 1 p.m., 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.) Plunge into microgravity simulation in the world’s most high-tech swimming pool, where astronauts practice repairing the International Space Station. Explore an extreme underwater training habitat and discover how astronauts test equipment, conduct experiments and live in isolation to prepare for space.
    • “The Queen Light Show: From Mercury With Love” – (Show starts Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m.) Longway Planetarium breathes new life into the wildly popular classic rock light show format with an original production set to the music of Queen. Recommended for adults.
    • “In My Backyard” – (Show starts Friday & Saturday 12 p.m.) Join Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to reasons for the seasons and the stars at night. Show is especially designed for the youngest stargazers.
    • “Perfect Little Planet” – (Show starts Friday & Saturday 2 p.m.) Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes during this ultimate space vacation. Which destination would you choose? Recommended for ages 5 and older.

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, March 27, 29 & 31: Flint Farmers’ Market, 300 E. First Street, Flint * (810) 232-1399 * flintfarmersmarket.com

  • (Open Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Open year-round, shop Flint’s city market featuring over 50 inside vendors selling produce, including fresh, locally grown foods, a meat market, poultry, breads and baked goods, cheese, a wine shop, art gallery, flowers, gourmet coffees, crafts, fine arts and more. Also, enjoy breakfast and lunch at “Steady Eddy’s”, a unique market café that purchases a large selection of their menu ingredients from market vendors (also open limited hours on off market days).

Tuesday-Sunday, March 27-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Flint Children’s Museum, 1602 W. University Avenue, Flint * (810) 767-5437 * thefcm.org

  • (Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Home to over 50 exhibits designed for children ages 1-10 to inspire a lifelong love for learning through exploration and hands-on play.
    • “Tinker, Make, Create!” – Beginning Friday, enjoy this interactive exhibit where kids will have fun creating space.
    • “Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt” – (Friday) The Children’s Museum will be hosting 3 egg hunts throughout the day, plus a 4th hunt reserved for children with special needs. Each hunt includes 1,000’s of eggs filled with candy, prizes and chances to win a free FCM t-shirt and free family memberships. Egg hunts and hours: 11 a.m. “The Sunny Side Up Egg Hunt” – 1 p.m. “The Over Easy Egg Hunt” – 3 p.m. “The Scrambled Egg Hunt” and 4 p.m. “The Egg’s Benedict Hunt” for children with special needs. Children 5 and under get a 30 second head start at each hunt.

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Art & Culture

Monday-Friday, March 26-30: Visual Arts and Design Center at Mott Community College, 1401 E. Court Street, Flint * (810) 762-0443 * facebook.com/Art-and-Design-at-Mott-Community-College-812983488803646/

  • (Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Mott’s Visual Arts and Design Center presents an exhibition of paintings by Bruce Winslow featuring a selection of his large, improvisational abstract oils.

Monday-Friday, March 26-30: Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC), 816 S. Saginaw Street, Flint * (810) 238-ARTS * greaterflintartscouncil.org

  • (Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) The GFAC programs and services are designed to engage the community in creative processes and support the work of Michigan artists. This is accomplished by showcasing a new exhibit monthly in their downtown Flint gallery.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), 1120 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 234-1695 * flintarts.org

  • (Open Monday-Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Visit FIA and browse their outstanding collections of American, European, Native American, African and Asian art including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and decorative arts featuring a complete set of 17th century French tapestries that tell a story.
    • “Rhythms and Experiences: Everyday Life in 19th-century Japanese Prints” – This exhibition, curated by associate professor of art history at the University of Michigan-Flint, Dr. Sarah Lippert, explores Japanese prints from the FIA’s permanent collection. The exhibit focuses on the simple elegance of the quotidian in Japanese life and explores why artists and collectors in Europe fell in love with Japonisme, a cult of Japanese aesthetic tradition.
    • “Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence” – This exhibition showcases a new form of textile art known as ndwango, developed by a community of women living and working together in rural KwaZula-Natal, South Africa. Established in 1999 by two women, on a former sugar plantation, the Ubuhle (meaning beauty in the Xhosa and Zulu languages) began as a way of creating employment for rural women combining traditional skills, like beadwork, and making them profitable. By stretching textile (ndwango) like a canvas, artists transform the flat cloth into a contemporary art form colored with Czech glass beads.
    • “Thinking Hurts Too Much” – Enjoy this slow scrolling video that incorporates found and manipulated internet footage, creating a panoramic collage of gyrating, pulsing and writhing characters to expose America’s, and the world’s, desire for the sensational. The video is an immersive experience that is constantly changing, which makes us aware of the passage of time as we witness the reactions of other viewers standing around us.

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, March 27, 29 & 31: Art at the Market Gallery at the Flint Farmers’ Market, 300 E. First Street, Flint * (810) 238-9202 * artatthemarket.com

  • (Open Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Located in the Flint Farmers’ Market, enjoy browsing, and purchasing, at this unique art gallery showcasing original artwork from over 30 local artists.

Thursday-Saturday, March 29-31: Mott-Warsh Collection Gallery, 815 S. Saginaw Street, Flint (Gallery entrance is on E. Court Street) * (810) 835-4900 * m-wc.org

  • (Open Thursday & Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the 2nd Friday of each month 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) The Mott-Warsh Collection is a private collection of fine art created by artists of the African diaspora. Maryanne Mott and her late husband, Herman Warsh, initiated the collection in 2001 as a means of providing fine art to a broader audience in the City of Flint and beyond. With a focus on art produced since 1940, the Mott-Warsh Collection contains work by over 125 artists covering a range of media from drawing to painting, prints to photography and mixed media to sculpture. Exhibitions change frequently.

Thursday-Saturday, March 29-31: Buckham Gallery, 134 ½ W. Second Street, Flint * (810) 239-6233 * buckhamgallery.org

  • (Open 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Founded in 1984, Buckham Gallery is an artist-run, not-for-profit exhibition and performance space that features artists from as many diverse locations as possible. It is the philosophy of the gallery to create an open atmosphere, which allows both emerging and established artists to take charge of their own creative pursuits.

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Theater

Thursday-Saturday, March 29-31: “The Hippopotamus” at the Flint Institute of Arts’ Film Theater, 1120 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 234-1695 * flintarts.org

  • (Film begins 7:30 p.m.) In a deliciously wicked comedy of manners based on Stephen Fry’s novel, a disgraced poet is summoned to a country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles. This film is not rated.

Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31: The University of Michigan-Flint Theatre and Dance presents “Lend Me A Tenor” to U-of-M Flint Theatre, 303 E. Kearsley Street/Room 238, Flint * (810) 237-6522 / (810) 237-7333 * umflint.edu/theatredance

  • (Performances begin 7:30 p.m.) When a star opera singer becomes unexpectedly incapacitated prior to an important performance, a suitable replacement must be found. Who is cavalier enough to replace him? Mayhem, lunacy and shear panic ensue, but in the end the show must always go on.

Saturday, March 31: The New McCree Theatre presents “Hair’itage The Play,” 2040 W. Carpenter Road, Flint * (810) 787-2200 * thenewmccreetheatre.com

  • (Performances begin 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.) Enjoy this original play, by Noccole Nero Gaines, about the journey of sistahs with their hair. The play shares the evolution of the Black Woman’s hair and opens a conversation around Black femininity, social perceptions and how hair impacts the lives of Black women.

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Entertainment

Monday-Saturday, March 26-31: Ice Skating at Flint Iceland Arena, 1160 S. Elms Road, Flint * (810) 635-8487 * flinticeland.com

  • (Visit website above for hours of operation and events) Enjoy the sport of ice skating with friends and family. Public skating sessions are a great way to get out on the ice, get some exercise and have fun while doing it. Public skating schedule is subject to change without notice. Please call ahead.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Ice Skating at Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena, 5371 Daly Farms Drive, Burton * (810) 744-0800 * crystalfh.com

  • (Visit website above for hours of operation and calendar of events page for a listing of all events) Enjoy public skating, drop-in hockey, stick-n-puck, broomball, U-of-M Flint Hockey games for both men and women, Powers Catholic High School home games, GFHA Youth Hockey leagues, Try Hockey for free days, learn to play hockey, CRYSTAL Skating Academy learn to skate, learn to gure skate, hockey skating skills, private lessons, adult learn to skate classes, adult hockey leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics. Book birthday parties and/or school and church field trips. Event times are subject to change. Please call ahead.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Michigan Escape Games, 9023 Davison Road, Davison * (810) 652-6165 * michiganescapegames.com

  • (For game times and availability call the phone number above or visit the website) If you’re a gamer and think you’ve got what it takes to test your clue-cracking skills in the real world, then this is for you. Designed for small groups of 2-12 people and team events up to 50 people, challenge your wits, skills and teamwork to find clues and solve ciphers to escape from a locked room in under 60 minutes. Each themed room transports all into an adventure and one that will never be forgotten!

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): The Sandbox Virtual Reality Arcade, 4290 Miller Road (Somerset Town Centre), Flint * (810) 715-9791 * thesandboxvra.com

  • (Open Monday-Thursday & Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.) Get ready for something you have never experienced before by taking a trip into a Virtual World. Become an astronaut, a race car driver, zombie hunter, Jedi Knight, an artist or even take a trip to the bottom of the ocean or climb Mount Everest. Comfortable atmosphere for all ages, private rooms for friends and parties, drinks and snacks available and extra VR equipment to enhance the experience. Online reservations suggested, but walk-ins welcome (no guarantee for instant play).

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1: IMAX Trillium Theatre Grand Blanc/NCG Cinemas, 8220 Trillium Circle Avenue, Grand Blanc * Show Times (810) 695-5000 / Main (810) 953-0650 * ncgmovies.com/grand-blanc/

  • March 26 & 27: “Tomb Raider: An IMAX 2D Experience” – Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared. Rated PG13. Show is subject to change without notice. Please call ahead.
  • March 28-April 1: “Ready Player One: An IMAX 2D Experience” – When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his billions. Rated PG13. Show is subject to change without notice. Please call ahead.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Cops & Robbers Ice Cream & Gifts – “Where It’s A Crime Not To Have A Good Time!” 323 E. Main Street, Flushing * (810) 202-1001 * copsandrobbersshop.com

  • (Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Located in Flushing’s former police station, this amazingly unique store offers a variety of toys, books, jewelry, nail polish, soaps, puzzles, games, playing cards, greeting cards, coffee mugs and much more including the largest local selection of J.R. Watkins products. Also enjoy delicious treats from Bella Birches Bakery, ice cream from New Era, Michigan’s Country Dairy as well as slushies, fresh baked cookies, Cops & Robbers homemade chocolate bark, dipped and decorated cones, malts and more. Recommended for all ages.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1: Bowl Flint – B’s Bowling Center (Closed Easter Sunday) * 750 S. Center Road, Flint * (810) 743-7570;
Richfield Bowl (Open at 5 p.m. on Easter Sunday) * 5340 Richfield Road, Flint * (810) 736-4880 * bowlflint.com

  • (Visit website above for hours of operation and events) Richfield Bowl and B’s Bowling are dedicated in providing one of the best entertainment venues in Flint & Genesee. These modern bowling centers offer kid-friendly bumper bowling lanes with lightweight bowling balls and small shoes. Also, experience Cosmic Bowling, on the weekends, with glow in the dark lanes along with laser, disco, black and runway lights, fog and music.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Bowl Grand Blanc Lanes, 5301 S. Saginaw Road, Flint * (810) 771-4273 * grandblanclanes.com

  • (Visit website above for hours of operation and events) Enjoy Genesee County’s largest bowling center with 76 modern lanes featuring the “Main Side” with 44 Brunswick synthetic lanes and the “Annex Side” with 32 wood lanes. Both sides have their own snack bar, lounge and bowling counter. Bumper bowling and automatic scorers make for a great family outing. On Friday and Saturday, come rock, dance and bowl during Cosmic Bowling.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Roller Skating at Rollhaven Skate & Fun Center * rollhaven.com

  • Flint/Grand Blanc * 5315 S. Saginaw Road, Grand Blanc Twp. * (810) 694-4533;  (Visit website above for hours of operation and events) This family-fun center offers open skate sessions, adult skate, friends & family skate, kid specials, a Friday Nite Live skate, Junior Roller Derby, laser tag, a giant soft play area and more.
  • Flushing * 3464 Ann Drive, Flushing * (810) 659-7260; (Visit website above for hours of operation and events) Rollhaven Skate & Fun Center in Flushing has fun for everyone with open skate sessions, Friday Nite Live skate, Sunday FunDay, CannonBlaster and a huge soft playground area.

Tuesday-Sunday, March 27-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Card Table Republic – A Board Game Lounge “where board games and friends unite,” 8427 Davison Road, Davison * (810) 652-6363 * cardtablerepublic.com

  • (Open Tuesday-Thursday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Card Table Republic is a place where, for a small fee, people of all ages can relax and challenge themselves playing over 500 board, card and dice games with friends and family. Old classic games such as Monopoly, Life, Battleship and Trouble are available to play as well as the newer style games such as Ticket To Ride, Catan, Carcassonne and Cards Against Humanity. Their snack bar features made in Michigan products like Faygo and Better Made chips.

Tuesday-Sunday, March 27-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): CRU Paintball, 4403 Clio Road, Flint * (810) 785-2278 * crupaintball.com

  • (Open Tuesday-Thursday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) CRU Paintball is an unforgettable, adrenaline rush experience for paintball enthusiast and newcomers alike. With the largest indoor field in Michigan along with multiple indoor and outdoor fields, players are never kept waiting and can spend as much time on the fields as they desire. To ensure a fair match and make sure everyone has fun, teams are balanced.

Tuesday-Sunday, March 27-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): The Summit Play Park, 2630 Lippincott Boulevard, Flint * (810) 820-2341 * facebook.com/Summit-Play-Park-414386245585135/

  • (Open Tuesday-Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.) Enjoy this indoor, family-fun play park featuring inflatables, air hockey, obstacle courses, gaming stations, giant slides, pool tables, arcade games, a full service concession stand and more.

Wednesday & Friday-Sunday, March 28, 30 & 31 and April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Roller Skating at Skateland Arena, 8460 N. Dort Highway, Mt. Morris * (810) 686-6110 * skatelandarena.com

  • (Visit website above for hours of operation and events) Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Skateland has been entertaining families at an affordable price. Come out and skate on their large rink offering skate themed nights and Roller Hockey Arena along with an arcade and play center, laser tag, full concessions, skating lessons, a Volleyball Club and more. Wednesday is adult R&B/Old School Skate for ages 18 and older only.

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Shopping

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Genesee Valley Center, 3341 S. Linden Road, Flint Township * (810) 732-4000 * geneseemall.com

  • (Visit website above for hours of operation and coupon savings) “Shop until you drop” at Flint’s 1.3 million square feet of shopping space with over 130 retailers, anchored by Macy’s, JC Penney, Sears and Burlington. Find those unique buys at the Center’s one-of-a-kind shops and markets such as Buckle, Best Buy Mobile and Forever 21. The Outdoor Village offers 65,000 square feet of boulevard-style shopping and national tenants including Barnes & Noble, Bar Louie, The Sleep Number Store and more. Kids will have fun playing in the bounce houses at the center’s American Fun Center.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Courtland Center Mall, 4190 E. Court Street, Burton * (810) 744-0742 * courtlandcenter.com

  • (Visit website above for hours of operation and special store offers) Located off I-69, Courtland Center offers 472,000 square feet of shopping featuring national retail anchors including JC Penney, Staples, Jo-Ann Superstore and Dunham’s Sports. Visit more than 50 retailers and eateries while enjoying this friendly shopping experience with convenient parking.

“Weekly Featured” Shopping

Argentine Antiques and Unique Collectables, 8572 Silver Lake Road, Argentine * (810) 458-4443 * facebook.com/westwindmill/

  • Shop items that add character to your home or make great gifts such as glassware, pictures, furniture, dishes, jewelry and more. Visit the Facebook Page above for hours of operation.

Memories & More Antiques: 111 E. 2nd Street, Davison * (810) 813-5772 * facebook.com/memoriesandmoredavison/

  • A unique store specializing in antiques, vintage items, collectibles, toys and more. Visit the Facebook Page above for hours of operation.

My Sister and Me Upscale Consignment: 1210 N. Leroy Street, Fenton * (810) 730-0865 * msmconsignment.com

  • A go-to consignment shop for new or gently used items such as clothing, furniture, lotions, crochet products, candles, sports memorabilia and more. Visit the website above for hours of operation.

Underhill’s Hallmark: 5090 Corunna Road, Flint * (810) 732-9930 * facebook.com/underhillshallmark/

  • Enjoy this shopping experience from cards, to gifts for all ages and wrapping essentials. Visit the Facebook Page above for hours of operation.

Yellow Dog Marketplace: 7285 S. State Road, Goodrich * (810) 965-0700 * yellowdogmarketplace.com

  • Specializing in vintage, antique, repurposed and one-of-a-kind accessories and curiosities. Visit the website above for hours of operation.

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Dining with Evening Entertainment

Monday-Saturday, March 26-31: Cranberries Café, 10250 Hegel Road, Goodrich * (810) 636-3409 * cranberriescafe.com

  • (Open for lunch Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner Tuesday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.) Enjoy great food and drinks, including Michigan beers on tap, while relaxing in this 1917 building featuring its original tin ceiling and flooring, an antique cherry bar and an original floral icebox, from northern Michigan, now converted into a wine cooler. Every Tuesday is Beer Night with half priced bottles and $2 off drafts with dinner. Dine at Cranberries on Wednesday and receive a bottle of wine half off with dinner and/or visit on Thursday for live entertainment from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday-Saturday, March 26-31: Johnny’s Pour House, 240 W. Main Street, Flushing * (810) 487-1020

  • (Open Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11p.m. and Friday & Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.) Enjoy one of Flushing’s most comfortable dining experiences for breakfast, lunch and dinner, in a casual atmosphere where friends and family can meet and enjoy the highest quality food, at affordable prices, along with friendly service. Live music runs most Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9 p.m.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1: Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ, 2461 North Road, Fenton * (810) 750-0507 * bealestreetsmokehouse.com

  • (Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Using the highest quality meats, enjoy tasty pulled pork and chicken, brisket, St. Louis and baby-back ribs, Michigan craft beers on tap, and in bottles, and more. Beale Street offers that “Juke Joint” atmosphere with live weekend music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Blondie’s Food & Spirits, 2520 W. Hill Road, Flint * (810) 766-9680 * blondiesfoodandspirits.com

  • (Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Blondie’s Food & Spirits has a passion for food and their guests. This unique restaurant offers more than just a commitment to fresh and traditional menu items, they make sure that every guest has a memorable dining experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Their extensive upscale, American comfort menu offers something for everyone for lunch, dinner and drinks. Live entertainment runs most Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7 p.m.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1: Brickstreet of Grand Blanc, 1223 E. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc * (810) 603-2114 * brickstreetbarandgrill.com

  • (Open at 11a.m. Monday–Friday and at 12 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday) Famous for fresh seafood, house-cut steaks and signature entrees, enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Relax and sing along with live pub entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Brickstreet will be hosting their annual sit-down menu for Easter from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. (reservations suggested).

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1: The Corner Bar & Grill, 4015 Owen Road, Fenton * (810) 354-8808 * cbgfenton.com

  • (Open Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Enjoy this rock-n-roll gastro pub offering a unique mix of fun and elegance with quality food from gourmet burgers to excellent codfish tacos along with craft beer and handcrafted drinks. A delicious brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with loaded omelets, brewcakes, chicken and waffles, breakfast hash, mimosas and more. In addition to great food, the Corner Bar & Grill hosts weekly entertainment with live music most weekends.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1: The Rough Draught Coffee & Barroom, 134 N. Leroy Street, Fenton * (810) 714-3005 * roughdraughtbarroom.com

  • (Open Monday & Tuesday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6 a.m. to midnight and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Come experience this unique reminiscent of an old bar in an industrial building with reclaimed brick, lighting and other structural elements offering a unique selection of craft beers and cocktails and exceptional wines. Baristas are on staff to brew up the perfect latte, cappuccino or gourmet coffee. A light menu is also available offering breakfast and lunch sandwiches, burgers, salads and more all specially prepared with house made ingredients. Enjoy live acoustic tunes by local artists on Saturday.

Monday-Sunday, March 26-April 1: Sherman’s Lounge, 4211 Fenton Road, Flint * (810) 233-7057 * shermanslounge.com

  • (Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.) Home to Flint’s Finest Entertainment for nearly 50 years, enjoy the best of live, local bands and events throughout the week. Sherman’s also features a fully stocked bar, multiple flat-screen TVs, three pool tables, video games, keno and more. Their menu offers pizza, subs, signature sandwiches and a variety of other tasty dishes.

Tuesday-Sunday, March 27-April 1 (Closed Easter Sunday): Fenton Winery & Brewery (FWB), 1370 N. Long Lake Road, Fenton * (810) 373-4194 * fentonwinery.com

  • (Open Tuesday-Thursday 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Founded in 2007, FWB began as a typical winery featuring 15 wines and a tasting bar. They now offer a variety of beers on tap and over 20 wine choices (some on tap) with a steady rotation of seasonal wines and specialties. FWB also offers a retail store “Taproom” to purchase those favorites, a delicious menu, wine & beer samplings and live entertainment most weekends starting at 8 p.m.

Friday, March 30: The Jewel of Grand Blanc/Paddy McGee’s, 5270 Perry Road, Grand Blanc * (810) 694-5960 * jewelgolf.com

  • (Open 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. or later) Located inside the Grand Blanc Golf Club, The Jewel of Grand Blanc offers Friday night country entertainment with DJ “Dan Richards’ along with line dancing from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Adjacent to The Jewel is Grand Blanc’s superior Irish Pub, Paddy McGee’s, serving an all-day full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu as well as drink specials (open Wednesday-Sunday).

“Weekly Featured” Dining

Nite-Cap Tavern: 155 W. Vienna Street, Clio * (810) 687-1280 * facebook.com/Nite-Cap-Tavern-269825814765/

  • Stop in at this Clio tradition for lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. Visit the Facebook Page above for hours of operation.

Cork on Saginaw: 635 S. Saginaw Street, Flint * (810) 422-9625 * corkonsaginaw.com/

  • Serving locally sourced seasonal eclectic American and European plates, cocktails, beer and over 150 wines from around the world. Visit the website above for hours of operation.

Flushing A: 200 S. Cherry Street, Flushing * (810) 659-3401 * flushinga.com/

  • Great food, great prices, great atmosphere specializing in delicious hotdogs with homemade sauce. Visit the website above for hours of operation.

Aubree’s Pizzeria: 11501 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc * (810) 606-1111 * aubrees.com/

  • A family-friendly restaurant known for its legendary pizza and diverse grill menu. Visit the website above for hours of operation.

Papa Sam’s Coney Island: 11111 N. Saginaw Street, Mt. Morris * (810) 686-3233 * facebook.com/Papa-Sams-Coney-Island-672427892838887/

  • Delicious dishes featuring wings, ribs, Coney Dogs, burgers and more. Visit the Facebook Page above for hours of operation.

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Nightlife

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, March 28, 30 & 31: The Machine Shop Concert Lounge, 3539 S. Dort Highway, Flint * (810) 715-2650 * themachineshop.info

  • (Doors open 7 p.m. for shows unless otherwise noted.) The Machine Shop hosts live rock-n-roll, metal and outlaw country events weekly. Visit the website above for this week’s entertainment details, which includes two nights of the Machine Shop’s 16 Year Anniversary Concert Series.

Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31: The Old Sequoia Wine Bar & Martini Lounge, 5304 Gateway Centre Drive, Flint * (810) 233-8000 * theredwoodlodge.com

  • (Live music begins 9 p.m.) Located inside the Redwood Steakhouse & Brewery, the Sequoia Lounge presents live music featuring local artists. Visit the website above for this week’s entertainment details.

Saturday, March 31: Red Ink Flint Local 432 Concert Venue, 124 W. First Street, Flint * facebook.com/FlintLocal432/

  • (Live music runs 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.) This all ages club, known for its diversity, features performing arts programming, primarily live music, but also theatre, dance, comedy and more. Most of its audience and musicians are high school and college-age students. Visit the Facebook Page above for tonight’s entertainment details.

Saturday, March 31: Tenacity Brewing, 119 N. Grand Traverse, Flint * (810) 339-6676 * tenacitybrewing.com

  • (Event runs 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) Located in downtown Flint, Tenacity Brewing strives to brew extraordinary, creative beer to serve and celebrate Flint and Genesee. Visit the website above for tonight’s entertainment details featuring the “Brew Ha Ha” Comedy Night with host Mark Bonto.

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For more things to do and see, visit the Events Calendar and like us on Facebook at Explore Flint & Genesee.

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