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WHAT IS PLACEMAKING?

"PLACEMAKING IS THE PROCESS OF SHAPING A PLACE,
AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, AN INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO SHAPE THAT PLACE."
-JERIN SAGE- DIRECTOR OF PLACEMAKING

HELP US SHAPE A DOWNTOWN FLINT FOR EVERYONE!

#SUPPORT #LOCAL #CREATIVE #COMMUNITY

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	September 2024
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2 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! September 2, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •	3 Tours on Tuesdays- July Tours on Tuesdays- July September 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brush Park, Flint Join local residents from 6pm-7pm on 1 hour walking explorations through Downtown Flint where guests will dive into a variety of topics, interests and hobbies! All "tours" are designed, hosted and executed by local residents that are stepping up to share some of their favorite talents, places and passions with the public! (Think of some of these like mobile workshops and others like mobile performances....all of them are fun and very unique 1/1 activities!) RSVP is recommended but not required to attend or participate. https://forms.gle/o8ZMepsYMFR6LYcg7 Meet up in Brush Park (FLINT SIGN) 6pm ready to walk:) (120 E. First st) July Tours include: Photo Tour Fashion Tour Dance Tour Circus/Flow Tour Speed Dating Tour Literature Tour See more details Yoga On Tap Yoga On Tap September 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 119 N Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI 48503-5620, United States Yoga on Tap is every Tuesday 6-7pm. All skill levels are welcome! $15 gets you an hour long class and a Tenacity craft beverage of your choice. See more details • •	4	5 The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 5, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details •	6 races on the flat lot Fri bikes on the bricks races on the flat lot Fri bikes on the bricks September 6, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm flat lot downtown, Flint, MI Back again! Mini bike races on the flat lot. Registration. Will start at 4 pm. Races start shortly after six when the police release the lot to us. All bikes must have brakes, A kill switch on the handlebars. and all riders must wear a helmet and eye protection. All racers must sign a waiver. If you are under eighteen, your parents must sign the waiver. We do have a youth category, fifteen and under. As well as a stock category ( Governor intact) And they modified category. ( Governor deleted). We start out with drag races and run through the categories as listed. When all three categories are done We will move on to lap races. And run the categories The same order. This year we also have an exhibition Mini supermodel race as well. See more details Self-care for Pregnant & Postpartum Moms Self-care for Pregnant & Postpartum Moms September 6, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 1019 Church Street, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48502 Come & experience the powers of self-care. We'll explore a variety of methods to calm the body, mind & spirit. Childcare is provided for this group. See more details The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 6, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details • • •	7 Bikes on the Bricks Bikes on the Bricks September 7, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 635 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48502 Bike on the Bricks! We will be OPEN for lunch on Saturday, September 7th, 2024! #bikesonthebricks #downtownflint #motorcycles #lunch See more details Goodstock Music Festival!! Goodstock Music Festival!! September 7, 2024 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Good Beans Cafe Great line up of entertainment! Food trucks! Merch! FREE ADMISSION! See more details The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 7, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details • • •	8 Volunteer Open House Volunteer Open House September 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Applewood VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE Become an Applewood volunteer! From tours to greeting guests to cultivating our gardens, we rely on a wonderful group of passionate volunteers who help support Applewood in a variety of ways. If you’re interested in learning about giving your time and talents to make a difference, we invite you to attend our no-obligation Volunteer Open House, where you’ll get a first-hand look at our volunteer functions. Drop in to enjoy light refreshments catered by the Local Grocer, join fun behind-the-scenes activities, and take home a small gift as a token of our appreciation. 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 We are so grateful for our Applewood volunteers and couldn't do what we do without them. Learn more about joining our team today! https://www.ruthmottfoundation.org/applewood/about-applewood/volunteers-at-applewood/ See more details •
9 GFAC Haunted Stories GFAC Haunted Stories September 9, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Greater Flint Arts Council, 816 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details GFAC Haunted Stories GFAC Haunted Stories September 9, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Greater Flint Arts Council, 816 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details GFAC Haunted Stories GFAC Haunted Stories September 9, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Greater Flint Arts Council, 816 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details GFAC Haunted Stories GFAC Haunted Stories September 9, 2024 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Greater Flint Arts Council, 816 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! September 9, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details • • • • •	10 Tours on Tuesdays- July Tours on Tuesdays- July September 10, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brush Park, Flint Join local residents from 6pm-7pm on 1 hour walking explorations through Downtown Flint where guests will dive into a variety of topics, interests and hobbies! All "tours" are designed, hosted and executed by local residents that are stepping up to share some of their favorite talents, places and passions with the public! (Think of some of these like mobile workshops and others like mobile performances....all of them are fun and very unique 1/1 activities!) RSVP is recommended but not required to attend or participate. https://forms.gle/o8ZMepsYMFR6LYcg7 Meet up in Brush Park (FLINT SIGN) 6pm ready to walk:) (120 E. First st) July Tours include: Photo Tour Fashion Tour Dance Tour Circus/Flow Tour Speed Dating Tour Literature Tour See more details Yoga On Tap Yoga On Tap September 10, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 119 N Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI 48503-5620, United States Yoga on Tap is every Tuesday 6-7pm. All skill levels are welcome! $15 gets you an hour long class and a Tenacity craft beverage of your choice. See more details Pop Up Mini Golf Pop Up Mini Golf September 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Ferris Wheel 615 Saginaw Street Meet in Brush Park for a round of popup mini golf! All ages and skill levels welcomed and encouraged! Dress for the weather and consider dinner plans Downtown! (Blackstones has 2/$10 pork sandwiches See more details • • •	11	12 The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 12, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details •	13 Art Walk Art Walk September 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come enjoy a walk around downtown through venues all over, start at Greater Flint Arts Council and pick up a map! See more details September Artwalk September Artwalk September 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 121 W. Second Street, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48502 Join us for Flint's Artwalk on Friday, September 13 from 6 - 9 PM. On view, Selected Works of Gary Gebhardt and Tom Nuzum. This exhibition runs through Saturday, September 28, 2024. Closing Reception Party to be held on September 28 from 6 - 8 PM with live music from Mister Tim courtesy of MSG MFG. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 11 AM - 5 PM Face coverings are not required to visit Buckham Gallery. Visitors who feel more comfortable wearing a face mask during their visit are encouraged to do so. This exhibition is supported in part by Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust administered by Huntington. As always, much gratitude to the individuals and organizations who support Buckham Fine Arts Project. Buckham Fine Arts Project is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program made possible by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work! See more details The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 13, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details • • •	14 September Lego Club \| Stop Motion Animation September Lego Club \| Stop Motion Animation September 14, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am 1221 E. Kearsley St. , Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 September Lego Club \| Stop Motion Animation Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Location: Discovery Lab Maker Space in the Sloan Museum of Discovery Lights, Camera, ACTION! Join us for another Lego-building adventure! In the month of September, we invite Lego-clubbers will be challenged to make a short stop motion video using Lego's as their props. Use Legos to create a scene and characters. once the scene is set, record your movie and make them come to life! Are you up for the animation challenge? Join us for this unique challenge! Lego club is FREE, included with museum general admission and open to Lego enthusiasts of all ages. See more details Edible Flint's Fall Harvest Festival Edible Flint's Fall Harvest Festival September 14, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 1628 Beach St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48502 Join us for a celebration of our bountiful harvest and growing community at the Edible Flint Educational Farm! Enjoy conversation, music, apple tastings, donuts, cider, delicious soup, and a variety of fall crafts and activities for the whole family! This is a FREE family friendly event for people of all ages! The event will take place on Saturday, September 14th from 12pm-3pm at the Edible Flint Educational Farm: 1628 Beach St Flint, MI 48503 More info: edibleflint.org/harvestfestival See more details Dinner Under the Lights 2024 Dinner Under the Lights 2024 September 14, 2024 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Buckham Alley Save the date for Dinner Under the Lights 2024! A link for tickets will be released in the months prior to the event. Do not purchase tickets to this event from anyone other than Friends of the Alley and the specific Eventbrite link provided by FOTA See more details Dinner Under the Lights 2024 Dinner Under the Lights 2024 September 14, 2024 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Buckham Alley Dinner Under the Lights 2024! Limited tickets now available!! Get them here: DUTL2024.eventbrite.com See more details Phantom of the Paradise at the Local! Phantom of the Paradise at the Local! September 14, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Flint Local 432 Join the Flint Monster Society for a showing of the cult classic PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE in honor of its 50th Anniversary! This is a free showing with snacks for sale and perhaps a few surprises! Stay tuned! See more details The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 14, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details • • • • • •	15 Golden Memories \| FREE Automobile Gathering Golden Memories \| FREE Automobile Gathering September 15, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 1221 E. Kearsley St. , Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 30th Annual Golden Memories Automobile Gathering Sunday, September 15, 2024 \| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Vehicle Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Located in the Flint Cultural Center Enjoy a car show featuring vehicles that have celebrated their golden 50th anniversary, free for both car owners and event-goers. This very special event is exclusively for original or authentically restored vehicles produced in 1974 or earlier. No visual modifications are allowed, including wheels and hubcaps. Golden Memories is non-competitive, so there will be no judging; just a relaxing day with friends and fellow car enthusiasts who love well-preserved and restored automobiles. Presented by Attentive Industries and sponsored by Friends of Sloan*Longway, Roaring 20's Ice Cream Parlor, and Hot Dog Heaven. See more details •
16 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! September 16, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •	17 Tours on Tuesdays- July Tours on Tuesdays- July September 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brush Park, Flint Join local residents from 6pm-7pm on 1 hour walking explorations through Downtown Flint where guests will dive into a variety of topics, interests and hobbies! All "tours" are designed, hosted and executed by local residents that are stepping up to share some of their favorite talents, places and passions with the public! (Think of some of these like mobile workshops and others like mobile performances....all of them are fun and very unique 1/1 activities!) RSVP is recommended but not required to attend or participate. https://forms.gle/o8ZMepsYMFR6LYcg7 Meet up in Brush Park (FLINT SIGN) 6pm ready to walk:) (120 E. First st) July Tours include: Photo Tour Fashion Tour Dance Tour Circus/Flow Tour Speed Dating Tour Literature Tour See more details Yoga On Tap Yoga On Tap September 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 119 N Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI 48503-5620, United States Yoga on Tap is every Tuesday 6-7pm. All skill levels are welcome! $15 gets you an hour long class and a Tenacity craft beverage of your choice. See more details Lights Cameras Laughs @The Smokehouse Lights Cameras Laughs @The Smokehouse September 17, 2024 9:30 pm - September 18, 2024 12:30 am Blackstones Smokehouse Join us for a night of laughter with some hilarious comedians. Hosted by JeCorey Hawkins, featuring Ryan Brown and Sweetz and our Headliner for the evening J.BellAbout out headliner: From Detroit Michigan, in 2018 J Bell made his television debut on Comedy Central's hit show, produced by Kevin Hart entitled " Kevin Hart's, Hart of the City". J Bell travels nationally and is best known as one of the staples in Detroit's thriving comedy scene. Playing historic venues such as the Mesonic Theatre and The Jazz Cafe. See more details • • •	18 Lights Cameras Laughs @The Smokehouse Lights Cameras Laughs @The Smokehouse September 17, 2024 9:30 pm - September 18, 2024 12:30 am Blackstones Smokehouse Join us for a night of laughter with some hilarious comedians. Hosted by JeCorey Hawkins, featuring Ryan Brown and Sweetz and our Headliner for the evening J.BellAbout out headliner: From Detroit Michigan, in 2018 J Bell made his television debut on Comedy Central's hit show, produced by Kevin Hart entitled " Kevin Hart's, Hart of the City". J Bell travels nationally and is best known as one of the staples in Detroit's thriving comedy scene. Playing historic venues such as the Mesonic Theatre and The Jazz Cafe. See more details September 2024 Flint Urbanist Happy Hour September 2024 Flint Urbanist Happy Hour September 18, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Queens' Provisions Hello All! Join us for the next FRSN Urbanist Happy Hour on September 18th at Queens' Provisions! We will have charcuterie for all attendees and of course Queens has a wonderful beer and wine selection for you to choose from! At 6:30, local urban planner Jon Mateen will be hosting Urbanist Trivia, so bring a team and get ready for a great evening! See more details • •	19 Read Between the Wines Silent Book Club Read Between the Wines Silent Book Club September 19, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Comma Bookstore & Social Hub Join us at Comma Bookstore & Social Hub for our monthly “Read Between the Wines Silent Book Club.” This recurring event takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6-8PM. Dive into your current favorite or discover a new treasure from our collection in a serene setting. Bring your own book or select from our diverse range. Unwind with a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage while you read. Midway through, we’ll come together to share insights and discuss our reads, enriching our experience with diverse perspectives. A $5 reservation fee secures your spot and is applied toward any future book purchase. It’s not just a book club; it’s a community of readers coming together to share the joy of books. Join us and make your reading experience more memorable! Go to link in our bio to reserve your spot! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/read-between-the-wines-silent-book-club-tickets-1011556140647?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl *Drinks are provided See more details The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 19, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details • •	20 "The Great Gatsby" Film Night (costumes encouraged) "The Great Gatsby" Film Night (costumes encouraged) September 20, 2024 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm 421 Garland Street, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 Pull out your fedoras and fishnets! Just a chill Friday night watching the original Robert Redford version of this classic novel. If you don't eat dinner before, you can bring takeout to Queens! See more details The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 20, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details • •	21 The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 21, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details •	22 Downtown Flint Dog Walk Downtown Flint Dog Walk September 22, 2024 10:00 am - 11:15 am 1204 Harrison Street, Flint, MI Meet at the corner of Harrison St & 7th. There's a free parking area meant for City employees working in the City Hall building. Get there by 10:45 am, we will be leaving the parking lot at 11:00 am & walking through out the downtown area. ALL BREEDS WELCOME! See more details •
23 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! September 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •	24 Tours on Tuesdays- July Tours on Tuesdays- July September 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brush Park, Flint Join local residents from 6pm-7pm on 1 hour walking explorations through Downtown Flint where guests will dive into a variety of topics, interests and hobbies! All "tours" are designed, hosted and executed by local residents that are stepping up to share some of their favorite talents, places and passions with the public! (Think of some of these like mobile workshops and others like mobile performances....all of them are fun and very unique 1/1 activities!) RSVP is recommended but not required to attend or participate. https://forms.gle/o8ZMepsYMFR6LYcg7 Meet up in Brush Park (FLINT SIGN) 6pm ready to walk:) (120 E. First st) July Tours include: Photo Tour Fashion Tour Dance Tour Circus/Flow Tour Speed Dating Tour Literature Tour See more details Yoga On Tap Yoga On Tap September 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 119 N Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI 48503-5620, United States Yoga on Tap is every Tuesday 6-7pm. All skill levels are welcome! $15 gets you an hour long class and a Tenacity craft beverage of your choice. See more details • •	25 Z92.7 Black Love Business Expo Z92.7 Black Love Business Expo September 25, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Flint Farmers' Market Z92.7 invites Flint/Genesee County and surrounding areas to celebrate WDZZ’s 45th anniversary at “The Black Love Business Expo.” Wednesday, September 25th from 4pm – 7pm at the Flint Farmers’ Market. Admission and parking for this event is FREE and open to the public! Join us for a celebration filled with community love, entertainment, giveaways, food, fashion, health and more! Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Call Theresa Agrusa at 810-238-7300. For more information visit: WDZZ.com #Blacklove #Community #Local #Businessexpo See more details 10th Annual Recovery Walk and Rally 10th Annual Recovery Walk and Rally September 25, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1026 Church St, Flint, MI 48502 We will be hosting the 10th Annual Recovery Walk & Rally on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 5pm-7pm. The FREE event will be held at Memorial Park in downtown Flint. The event aims to bring awareness around the opioid crisis as well as the other issues attributed to substance use disorder. See more details The Night Market The Night Market September 25, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Brush Park, Flint CALLING ALL VENDORS, ARTISTS, CRAFTERS AND POPUP PERFORMERS TO BRUSH PARK! Get involved with Downtown Flints OUTDOOR ART & VENDOR Night Market scene on the LAST THURSDAY of each month in Brush Park. What to expect: Vendors, Art, Lights, Special PopUp Performances and Good Vibes. This market is for local handmade, art, craft and NPO vendors to have a no-cost outlet to showcase your brands and ideas to the community and hopefully make friends, build relationships and attract customers from this experience. Please come join us! Vendors are required to provide their own canopies, tables and other items for setup. Assistance is available for loading in/out. PLEASE, DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS OR PARK IN BRUSH ALLEY PARKING SPACES. FREE Spots w RSVP on first come first served basis. (20 spots) SETUP BEGINS AT 530-630 with music starting at 7. https://forms.gle/s2Nmw8VHPsd7e47y6 Be sure to support our neighbors and local businesses to grab some food and drinks while you're in Downtown Flint! This event is NOT AFFILIATED WITH FLINT FARMERS MARKET OR ANY OTHER UNANNOUNCED LOCAL MARKET IDEAS AND OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY AS A RESIDENT DRIVEN PLACEMAKING ACTIVITY. THE GOAL IS TO CREATE FREE AND EQUITABLE PLATFORMS FOR CREATIVES BY REMOVING BARRIERS OF ACCESS SUCH AS HIGH STAKE STARTUP $, RENTAL FEES or NOT KNOWING WHO TO TALK TO FOR INVOLVING YOURSELF. THIS MARKETS GOAL IS PUTTING YOU AT THE TABLE WITH A VOICE AND PLACE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! YOU ARE WELCOMED, WANTED AND ENJOYED IN DOWNTOWN FLINT! Come pop out downtown! See more details • • •	26 Double Feature Half Dead Fred/Pancake Man Double Feature Half Dead Fred/Pancake Man September 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm UM-Flint Theatre & Dance Free double feature with Half Dead Fred and Pancake Man on September 26th as part of the Free City Mural Festival See more details Double Feature Half Dead Fred/Pancake Man Double Feature Half Dead Fred/Pancake Man September 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm UM-Flint Theatre & Dance Free double feature with Half Dead Fred and Pancake Man on September 26th as part of the Free City Mural Festival See more details The Night Market The Night Market September 26, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Brush Park, Flint Join us in Brush Park for a FREE and all ages night market with local vendors, music and fun for the whole family. Free vendor spaces with RSVP and first come first serve setup. Use this link and come get setup at 530pm for the 7pm start. https://forms.gle/v9fJQKTbitgDd9Jx6 DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO ANYONE OR RESPOND TO MESSAGES FROM ANYONE. WUDP will email you from FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com only. See you soon and lets come together for some fun in Downtown Flint for THE NIGHT MARKET!!! Dress for the weather and NO GLASS. DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS 🙂 See more details The Night Market The Night Market September 26, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Brush Park, Flint Join us in Brush Park for a FREE and all ages night market with local vendors, music and fun for the whole family. Free vendor spaces with RSVP and first come first serve setup. Use this link and come get setup at 530pm for the 7pm start. https://forms.gle/v9fJQKTbitgDd9Jx6 DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO ANYONE OR RESPOND TO MESSAGES FROM ANYONE. WUDP will email you from FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com only. See you soon and lets come together for some fun in Downtown Flint for THE NIGHT MARKET!!! Dress for the weather and NO GLASS. DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS 🙂 See more details The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 26, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details • • • • •	27 The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 27, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details •	28 CatVideoFest - Flint Institute of Arts CatVideoFest - Flint Institute of Arts September 28, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm 1120 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The world’s #1 cat video festival is coming to Flint! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. 10% of ticket sales go directly to the Humane Society of Genesee County. Learn more about them at https://geneseehumane.org/ General Admission: $10 Senior Citizens, Students (with ID), and Children 12 & Under: $8 Two showings: 12pm and 4pm (75 minutes). Tickets available at the door. See more details The Block Party The Block Party September 28, 2024 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Buckham Alley,Flint,48502,US Your favorite block party returns. The 5th annual 'The BlockParty' returns to downtown Flint, MI. The Block Party will take place in Buckham Alley between 1st and Kearsley St. After becoming one of the most sought out events, The Block Party has become a staple. The best music, food, vendors, plus much more. Limited amount of pre-sale tickets while they last. More announcements to come. � See more details The Queen Light Show The Queen Light Show September 28, 2024 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States, Michigan 48503 The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Showing July 11 - August 24, 2024 \| Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium \| 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other! Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! This crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to experience the magic of Queen’s iconic music in an immersive full-dome environment with Digistar 7 technology and two Christie Boxer projectors boasting 4k resolution across the entire 16-meter dome with system brightness of 60,000 lumens. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the scheduled show time. See more details • • •	29
30 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! September 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •

PARKING

ALL BUSINESS IS OPEN!

Downtown Construction will take place on S. Saginaw from March-August 2024 with road closures between Second St. and Kearsley St. Side roads may be affected.

*Parking areas are highlighted in BLUE.

A

Downtown Flat Lot

125 E Kearsley St.
$5 Flat Rate M-F 6:00am-5:00pm
Free – evenings & weekends

B

Rutherford Parking Garage

125 W Kearsley St.
$5 Flat Rate

C

Riverfront Parking Garage

302 Beach St, Flint, MI 48502
$5 Flat Rate

Metered parking

FREE CURBSIDE PARKING AFTER 5pm & WEEKENDS.

Downtown Saginaw St. (from Flint City Hall north to the Flint River and along side-streets from Buckham Alley to Brush Alley)
276 spaces (on-street parking is closed in construction zones)
Enforced 8 am to 5 pm, M-F (two hour limit)

ADA/HANDICAP SPACES ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL PARKING AREAS, LOTS AND RAMPS.

WHAT IS PLACEMAKING?"PLACEMAKING IS THE PROCESS OF SHAPING A PLACE, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, AN INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO SHAPE THAT PLACE." -JERIN SAGE- DIRECTOR OF PLACEMAKINGHELP US SHAPE A DOWNTOWN FLINT FOR EVERYONE!#SUPPORT #LOCAL #CREATIVE #COMMUNITY