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Articles
FIM 2026-27 Season Reveal
FIM unveils 2026-2027 season with Broadway hits in Flint
FIM unveils 2026-2027 season
The FIM unveils its 2026-27 season
DeRay Davis
DeRay Davis brings comedy, confidence and authenticity to Flint’s Capitol Theatre
American Idiot
Flint Repertory Theatre wraps up season with musical ‘American Idiot’
AMERICAN IDIOT Will Close Flint Rep Season
Flint Under the Stars: DJ Battle
FIM to host 2nd Annual DJ Battle at Capitol Theatre
Flint Symphony Orchestra Mystery & Reverie
Previewing the Flint Symphony Orchestra Mystery and Reverie program
STOMP
‘STOMP’ at the FIM Whiting Auditorium
Iconic STOMP cast surprises with pop-up Michigan performance
The cast of STOMP dances their way to FIM Whiting Auditorium this week
FIM hosts international percussion sensation
Jazz at MacArthur
An evening of jazz in Flint will honor legendary saxophonist Joe Henderson
Flint Youth Theatre: Robin Hood
Flint Youth Theatre presents ‘Robin Hood’ in May
Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage Vote
Genesee County voters asked to renew four countywide tax proposals on Aug. 4
Gazillion Bubbles Show
Watch a spectacular bubble show at Whiting Auditorium
‘Gazillion Bubbles Show’ coming to FIM Whiting Auditorium
Focus on 5: Gazillion Bubble Show
George Lopez
PREVIEW: George Lopez coming to perform in Flint
George Lopez in Flint
George Lopez on Legacy, Instinct, and Taking the Stage in Flint
FIM Fourth of July Activities
Mott Foundation to host 3-day event at Flint Cultural Center
C.S. Mott Foundation marking 100 years with Flint celebration in June
Mott Foundation host Family Fun Days to celebrate 100 years
Clay Walker
Clay Walker coming to FIM Capitol Theatre
Clay Walker Interview / Concert Friday Night in Flint
FIM May Line-up
FIM invites families and music lovers to a month of entertainment in May
Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring
What’s Happening Flint: Weekend events around town (April 24–26)
FIM invites families and music lovers to a month of entertainment in May
Clay Walker
Clay Walker coming to FIM Capitol Theatre
FIM May Line-up
Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring
April Flint Symphony Orchestra
World-renowned clarinetist Ricardo Morales coming to Flint
Bee Gees
Bee Gees tribute to bring disco hits to Flint’s Capitol Theatre
Flint Under the Stars: Hip Hop
Jeff Skigh to lead “Flint Under the Stars” concert at FIM Capitol Theatre
April Shows at FIM
FIM to host comedy, concerts, and performances across Flint in April
FIM venues fill April with concerts, comedy and theatre in Flint
FSPA Alumnus Anne-Marie Atanga
More Than One Dream: Anne-Marie Atanga’s Journey Across Music and Medicine
A Midsummer Night’s Dream and More
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream and More’ at The Whiting
Flint Under the Stars: Cult Therapy
One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen Band
Flint gets a taste of Queen as One Night of Queen rocks town on March 25
Flint Symphony Orchestra in March
‘Shadow & Light’ with the Flint Symphony Orchestra
Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage
Genesee County voters could see arts millage renewal on August ballots
Flint Children’s Museum receives $24,000 grant
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre: Lucky Stiff
Review: LUCKY STIFF at University of Michigan Flint Theatre
First co-production between Flint Repertory Theatre, UM-Flint brings musical farce to stage
‘Lucky Stiff’ to run through April 4 at University of Michigan-Flint Theatre
Lucky Stiff
UM-Flint theatre students share the stage with professional actors in “Lucky Stiff”
Review: Lucky Stiff Rolls the Dice on Comedy—and Wins
The Rundown | March 19, 2026 – Now Playing!
‘Lucky Stiff’ at University of Michigan Flint Theatre
Students are Learning Alongside Professionals in Unique Flint Repertory Theatre, UM-Flint Production
Spotlight: LUCKY STIFF at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
LUCKY STIFF (Theatre Production Photo Gallery)
Cast Set for LUCKY STIFF at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
Flint Rep and UM-Flint partner for comedy musical ‘Lucky Stiff’
Step Afrika!
Step Afrika! coming to FIM Whiting Auditorium
Step Afrika! coming FIM Whiting for first time to exhilarate audiences
Step Afrika! to perform in Flint
Step Afrika! Brings Rhythm, Heritage, and History to Flint
Mark Farner
Flint Rock Legend Returning Home for Capitol Theatre Show
2026 William C. Byrd Competition
FIM: William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition
FSO Contract Ratified
FIM and Flint Symphony Orchestra musicians announce new contract
FIM and AFM Local 542 Ratify New Agreement for Flint Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Flint Institute of Music reaches new collective bargaining agreement with symphony musicians
Michael Winslow Comedy Show
Flint Comedy Festival welcomes Michael Winslow for sound-driven show at Capitol Theatre
Family Programming
Many family-friendly shows coming to FIM
Flint Symphony Orchestra
‘American Frontiers’ and Indiana Jones concert at FIM Whiting
Indiana Jones & the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live to Screen
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark concert
Black History Month Programming
Flint School of Performing Arts celebrates Black history with collage-style concert
What’s Happening Flint: Black History Month events around town
FSPA Faculty Concert and Black History Month celebration
Black Violin
Black Violin at the FIM
Black Violin Brings Strings, Beats, and Belonging Back to Flint
Black Violin Full Circle Tour coming to Flint
Nicole Samsel named permanent artistic director of FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
Flint Rep. Finds New Leadership in Established, Steady Hands
Flint Repertory Theatre appoints Nicole Samsel to permanent leadership role
Flint Repertory Theatre Appoints New Producing Artistic Director
Flint Cultural Center Programs
Many programs through Flint Cultural Center
America250 NEA Grant
Amazing America 250: How the FIM is preparing to honor one of America’s heroes
George Lopez
George Lopez Is Bringing Stand Up to Downtown Flint
Sensory-Friendly Inclusive Magic Show with Kevin Spencer
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library to host sensory-inclusive magic show
The Magic of Kevin Spencer
Flint Rep New Works Festival
2026 New Works Festival happening Fri. 13-15
Flint Repertory Theatre to Present 2026 New Works Festival
2026 New Works Festival to bring four powerful and thought-provoking new plays to Flint
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre announces New Works Festival lineup
Flint Rep New Works Festival
2026 New Works Festival happening Fri. 13-15
January and February Lineup at FIM
FIM Winter season brings the star fever, Black History Month concerts, more in Feb.
Flint Institute of Music announces full slate of upcoming performances
MRS. DOUBTFIRE And More Set for Flint Institute of Music In 2026
Meet the Orchestra
FIM Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra event & concert
Mrs. Doubtfire
Laugh and cry with Mrs. Doubtfire: Family-friendly musical lands in Flint this month
Legacy of Mrs. Doubtfire
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ musical coming to The Whiting
A new musical comedy comes to Flint
Flint School of Performing Arts
Registration open for FIM Flint School of Performing Arts
FIM Grant Award
FIM receives $25k grant to support new music, performance for Independence Day celebration
FIM Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant for America250