Music Around Town is a year-round commitment to engaging Flint and Genesee County with music, theatre, and dance. We partner with community groups, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, and citywide events to uplift, entertain, and transform our community through the performing arts. With generous funding from the C.S. Mott foundation, we book local artists to perform and promote community events and activities. Keep an eye on FIM social media accounts and check back on this page for the most up-to-date information about these “pop-up” performances.

Interested in working with FIM to enhance your event with spectacular local artistry and entertainment? Contact Diane Alderson, Community Programs Coordinator, at dalderson@thefim.org to see if we can help!

Flint Under the Stars is a donation-based concert series held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month under the starry dome of the Capitol Theatre. Each month, we use the stage of this historic theatre to spotlight talent in Flint and surrounding communities.

As part of our Music Around Town programming, Flint Under the Stars aims to contribute to the revitalization of beautiful downtown Flint while creating new access to performing arts experiences and spaces. Most importantly, all donations benefit the KidsTix program. To further promote the future of performing arts in Flint and beyond, KidsTix removes financial barriers for families to attend FIM shows and has the power to inspire the next generation of performers.

The series is generously funded by the CS Mott Foundation and the Genesee County Arts, Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage.

Do you know a local act who might be a great fit for Flint Under the Stars? Let us know! Send an email with “Flint Under the Stars” in the subject line to: info@thefim.org

The Friday Night Patio series at the Flint Institute of Arts is a cherished community partnership that capitalizes on the beauty of the cultural center campus to create a casual space for fellowship, refreshment, and creativity. There’s no better place in town to “wine down” on a Summer Friday than the patio of the FIA while live music drifts through the air, lifting spirits as much as the beverages served by the Palette Café. Music is provided as part of the Music Around Town program at FIM and generously funded by the CS Mott Foundation. Come early for a seat on the patio or bring a lawn chair to enjoy the show from the lawn every Friday in July and August.

Do you know someone interested in being the featured performer at one of these outdoor concerts? Please send an email with “FIA Patio Series” in the subject line to: info@thefim.org

At FIM, we love opportunities to recognize a sparkle and give it a space to shine! Inspired by the annual Seeing Stars! Benefit through the Flint School of Performing Arts, Summer Stars creates an opportunity to encourage young talent in Flint and surrounding communities by providing a performance space and professional experience for student performers.

During the summer months, young people take the outdoor stage at On the Bricks (formerly Xolo) in Downtown Flint to showcase their budding—and impressive—talent. Selection for this program is not just restricted to the Flint School of Performing Arts, but open to all area youth (age 18 and under) with a passion for performance.

As part of our Music Around Town programming, Summer Stars aims to contribute to the revitalization of beautiful downtown Flint while fostering an enthusiasm for performing arts in area youth. The series is generously funded by the CS Mott Foundation and the Genesee County Arts, Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage.

Do you know a young person who might be a good fit for this program? Let us know! Please send an email with “summer stars” in the subject line to: info@thefim.or

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in downtown Flint at the FIM 4th of July Celebration! The Flint Institute of Music, alongside community partners, proudly presents a free and extraordinary community event featuring a newly commissioned fanfare performed by ensembles from the Flint Symphony Orchestra, the Flint Youth Symphony and Jeunes Symphonique de Limonest. The evening also includes a special guest headliner Beyoncé tribute band, a midway carnival, pickleball, a splash park, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

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Performing arts provide a lifetime of joy, connection, and transformation. At FIM, we cherish every stage of that journey, and we recognize the incredible value our senior community adds to our lives. We are privileged to honor the wisest among us by meeting them where they can connect through music, theatre, and dance. Music Around Town works with senior living communities, senior centers, and other senior programming to arrange performances all year long.

Are you an activities coordinator for a senior community who would like to enhance the experience of your residents? Contact Diane Alderson, Community Programs Coordinator, at dalderson@thefim.org to see if we can help!