It’s another outstanding weekend in Greater Flint! We’ve got festivals, nostalgia, science, theatre, music and more coming up. There’s almost too much! So, pick a couple events and have a fun-filled weekend. Here’s your weekend events list for June 27-30.
Thurs. June 27
Flint City Bucks vs. FC United Chicago
Support your home town Flint City Bucks as they take on conference rival FC United Chicago. The Bucks are neck-and-neck with FC Chicago for the conference championship. This game could decide who comes out on top at the end of the year.
Atwood Stadium, Flint. 7pm.
Fri. June 28
For-Mar Nature Preserve: Nutrition in the Treehouse
Join a trained nutrition instructor from the Hurley Community Wellness team in For-Mar’s treehouse and learn about nutrition and wellness. Recommended for families of all ages. 2:30-3:30pm.
For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Rd., Burton
Burgers & Brews
Enjoy this perfect summer celebration of delicious burgers and ice-cold brews. Sampling tickets are available for purchase and then vote for your favorite celebrity creations. 5-8pm.
Flint’s Downtown Buckham Alley, 432 Buckham Alley, Flint
80s in the Hole Music & Car Festival
It’s totally rad! Wickedly tubular! It’s 80s in the Hole. Back for its third year, enjoy big hair, big tunes, great food trucks, awesome 80s cars and a live performance, starting at 7pm by the group, RockStar. Gates open at 5:30pm, food, beer tent, vendors, and activities. Bring your best 80s look for a chance to win tickets to Hootie and the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies on August 16. Park at the Atwood entrance, corner of First Avenue and Stone. Admission: $10. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. 5:30-11pm.
Atwood Stadium, 701 University Ave. Flint
Fri. June 28 – Sat. June 29
Holly Hotel Comedy Club Presents: Steve Bills & Gary George
Since 1983, the Holly Hotel Comedy Club has been one of the best venues for professional stand-up comedians from Los Angeles to New York. 8:30pm and 10pm shows. $15 cover charge, $12 for dining guests. For reservations, call 248.634.5208.
Holly Hotel, 110 Battle Alley, Holly
Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille: Live Entertainment
Join the Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille for Live Entertainment at the Piano Bar. Featured entertainers in June: Eric Bonteckoe and Shannon DIon.
Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille, 302 N. LeRoy St., Fenton
Fri. June 28-Sun. June 30
Clio Cast and Crew Presents: Swamp Opera
Welcome to the swamp! This is a story of love, treachery and redemption. It is loosely based on a 17th century folk song, A Frog Went A-Courting. The time-frame is as old as enchantment, the story as new as spring love. Bring the family and sit back, as a new folk tale unfolds, enchanting and capturing the attention of new audiences. Friday and Saturday 7:30-9:30pm, Sunday 2:30-4:30pm.
Clio Cast and Crew, Theatre 57, 2220 W. Vienna Rd., Clio
Spark Theatre Company presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
This “tale as old as time” is filled with spectacular sets and costumes and features an incredibly talented cast. Recommended for the whole family. Friday: 7:30-9:30pm. Saturday: 2:30-4:30pm and 7:30-9:30pm. Sunday 2:30-4:30pm.
Swartz Creek Performing Arts Center, 8427 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek
Sat. June 29
Saturday Morning Community Yoga
Join your friends and neighbors for Saturday Yoga at the Ferris Wheel Building.
The donation-based community yoga class, will meet in the lobby of the Ferris Wheel. This 45-minute class is open to all levels.
Ferris Wheel, 615 S. Saginaw St., Flint
For-Mar Nature Preserve: International Mud Day
What do you get when you mix 30 yards of dirt with 7,000 gallons of water? Mud, glorious mud! Wear something old, bring a towel and come prepared to slip, slide and wallow in a mud pit! Recommended for families of all ages. Pre-registration by June 28. 1-3pm.
For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Rd., Burton
The Capitol Theatre presents: An Evening with Home Free
This all vocal (a cappella) country music sensation Home Free is bringing Nashville country standards and country-dipped pop hits. The band comes to town on the heels of their most recent full-length album release, TIMELESS, bringing with them new music and new humor every night. They’ve been busy in the studio the past few months writing, recording and getting ready to release their fifth studio album, which will be available June 2019. 8-10pm.
The Capitol Theatre, 140 E. 2nd St., Flint
Sat. June 29-Sun. June 30
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad — Michigan Timber Days
This weekend is Michigan Timber Days at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, featuring logging/Paul Bunyan events, lumberjack activities, log-rolling, cross out sawing, competitions and more. It is recommended that Huckleberry Railroad train tickets be purchased in advance as the train often sells out. 10am-5pm.
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Rd., Flint
Fiesta Mexicana
Hosted by Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, this two-day event will feature cultural exhibitions, vendors, music and fine cuisine. Entertainment includes the bands La Furia Del Ritmo, Los Hermanos Escamilla, Los Estrellas De Oro and more!
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2316 W. Coldwater Rd., Flint
Sun. June 30
Capitol Theatre presents: Tiffany Jenkins: This Show Is Awkward AF
Tiffany Jenkins is a wife, mother, author, content creator and recovering addict. Although best known for her funny viral Facebook videos, Tiffany speaks shamelessly, openly and honestly about her past and addiction, as well as her struggles with depression and anxiety. Tiffany’s story of hope has had such an overwhelming response from her supporters that she is ready to tackle her next life goal — travel the globe, meet her fans and make as many people laugh and feel inspired as possible. Come hear her story. Be among the first to receive the newest edition of Tiffany’s book with exclusive signed book packages available! 8-10pm.
The Capitol Theatre, 140 E. 2nd St., Flint
