If you and your spouse or partner are lovers of art and music, this is a great weekend to celebrate. Starting Friday, February 14, the MW Gallery in Downtown Flint will open the “Examining Identity Construction” exhibit during art walk. The new exhibit features portraiture, scenes from everyday life and works that confront racial myths and stereotypes. Explore the dynamics of identity and the visual representation of African Americans. Artists include Robert Arneson, Camille Billops, Sanford Biggers, Mark Steven Greenfield, Ayana Jackson, Whitfield Lovell, Kehinde Wiley, Pat Ward Williams and more. As an added bonus, “Kevin Collins’ African/Jazz Trio” will be performing love songs for Valentine’s Day from 6:30-8:30pm.
Kick off your Valentine’s Day plans early! The Capitol Theater is showing an old-time favorite romantic comedy, When Harry Met Sally, today on the big screen at 7pm.
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE! The 2020 Free Fishing Weekends are scheduled February 15-16 and June 13-14. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. A Recreational Passport will NOT be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during Free Fishing Weekend. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.
Charity, cars, crafts and more. This weekend might be a little snowy and chilly but hey, it’s Michigan in February! Here’s your weekend guide for February 7-9.
Have you ever wanted to take a hike at For-Mar under the magical glow of a full moon? This is your chance to experience what the animals that live at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Abortorium see at night. Join a naturalist on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8pm for a full moon hike and see firsthand how beautiful and peaceful the park is after dark. Full moon hikes are offered every month at For-Mar. Cost is $4 per person. You must register by Friday, Feb. 7.
Knowing what the weather is going to be like helps make life a little easier. Just this week alone, it was 50 degrees outside on Monday, down to the teens in the middle of the week, with snow in the forecast for the next couple days!
This weekend, February 7-9, Back to the Bricks and General Motors presents the Chrome & Ice Winter Classic Car Event at the Dort Financial Event Center. This annual event showcases the best classic cars in an entertaining atmosphere. This year, Chrome & Ice pays honor to the great American sports car – the Corvette. The lobby of the event center will feature a Corvette from each of its 8 generations and visitors to Chrome & Ice will get the opportunity to take a peek at the latest 2020 edition of the car.
Visitors can explore the deep sea and have fun with physics at Sloan Museum this upcoming Saturday. Two new exhibits, “Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss” and “Roll, Drop, Bounce,” open Saturday, February 1 at Sloan Museum at Courtland Center Mall, according to a recently released statement.
Seeing Stars! is the Flint School of Performing Arts’ signature fundraising event. Since its inception in 1997, this event has been vital in raising nearly $3,000,000 in tuition assistance to ensure students have the opportunity to realize their music or dance dreams regardless of family circumstances. Come enjoy a strolling buffet of signature dishes provided by restaurants throughout Genesee County and leave with an understanding of your impact on the students from the Flint School of Performing Arts music and dance programs. Seating is limited to 200. 6-9pm.
