Fri. Feb. 2 First Fridays at Longway – Dark Matter
Join Paulette Epstein, Planetarium Manager and Staff Astronomer at the Michigan Science Center, and find out why scientists think dark matter exists, what it could be made of and the different detection methods available to scientists right now from 6-6:45pm. Then, enjoy the 7pm showing of Space School.
Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint
Fri. Feb.2 -Sun. Feb. 4 University of Michigan-Flint Dept. of Theatre and Dance presents: The Fantasticks
Enjoy this funny, romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their parents who try to keep them apart. Showtime: Friday and Saturday 7:30-9:30pm. Sunday 2-4pm.
University Theatre, 303 E. Kearsley St., Flint
Fri. Feb. 2 Flint Firebirds Hockey Game
The Flint Firebirds will play against the Sarnia Sting. The Firebirds are part of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and represent a continuation of Flint’s rich hockey tradition. 7-9pm.
Dort Event Center, 3501 Lapeer Rd. Flint
Fri. Feb. 2 Full Moon Hike at For-Mar
Join a naturalist for a hike under the magical glow of the full moon and experience what For-Mar animals see at night from 6-7:30pm. Recommended for families of all ages.
For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Rd., Burton
Sat. Feb. 3 Wine, Women & Chocolate
Cross Country Ski, Snow Shoe or walk a 5K track through IMA Brookwood Golf Course while enjoying treats and snacks set-up in a variety of Hospitality Tents from 1-6pm. After the workout, get pampered with chair massages, hair fluffs, manicures and more. There will also be wine samples from local venues and lots of food and chocolate. This is a women’s only event and participants must be 21 years of age.
IMA Brookwood Golf Course, 6045 Davison Rd., Burton
Sat. Feb. 3 University of Michigan-Flint Women’s Hockey Game
Come out for a night of exciting hockey when the University of Michigan-Flint Women’s Hockey team plays against MSU. 5-7pm
Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena, 5371 Daly Farms Dr. Burton
http://crystalfh.com
Sun. Feb. 4 Free Day at the Flint Children’s Museum
Sunday is a free day at the museum from 12-5pm. Sponsored by Kohl’s Cares for Kids and Hurley Children’s Hospital, this day will include free play with over 40 hands-on exhibits, fit boxing demos, and Healthy Graham Cracker Smiles (peanut and nut-free)! Admission is free from everyone.
Flint Children’s Museum 1602 University Ave Flint