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54Events this week
7Free things to do
84New spots
85New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 6, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Flint

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 54 events, day by day →

Magic the Gathering: Monday The Hobbit Draft

Monday 6pm · Great Escape Gaming

GM SPO Luncheon

Tuesday 12pm · Hamlin Pub

Franklin Ave. Diner

Tuesday 3pm · Flint

Free "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Indoor/Outdoor Coloring Party

Tuesday 5pm · Tenacity Brewing · Free

Acudetox with Guided Meditation

Tuesday 5pm · Serenity House Communities · Free

New in Flint

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

BJ'S Bar

Nightlife

Dancing sandwiches, anyone?: BJ'S Bar nails that friendly, working-class vibe locals love, with Monday night euchre, the famous Dancing Sandwiches sign, and burgers made from fresh ground chuck.

bjsbar.gbix.shop ↗

Blackstone's Smokehouse

Restaurants

Historic digs, big smoke: Blackstone's Smokehouse turns a former men’s shop into a downtown Flint hangout with exposed brick, steel ceiling, and serious barbecue vibes.

blackstonessmokehouse.com ↗

Centre of Lily Med Spa

Health & Wellness

Fresh face, Flint: Centre of Lily Med Spa pairs medical know-how with spa vibes to help you look rested even when life says otherwise, with Botox and fillers, non-surgical body contouring, facials and peels, plus vitamin shots and IV therapy.

centreoflilymedspa.com ↗

Flint’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Flint

The five stories Flint readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. More than 40 comedians set for Flint comedy and music festiv...

    The 810 Comedy and Music Festival is set to take place at venues across Flint from August 20-23, 2026.

    Full story at flintbeat.com ↗

  2. Greater Flint Arts Council to open newly renovated downtown arts center with daylong celebration

    The Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC) will celebrate the opening of its newly renovated downtown arts center with a daylong celebration.

    Full story at mlive.com ↗

  3. 3rd Annual Sweet Tooth Desert Sample Fest returns to Downtown Flint

    The 3rd Annual Sweet Tooth Desert Sample Fest is returning to Downtown Flint, Michigan, from 1 p.m.

    Full story at midmichigannow.com ↗

  4. USPS offers postmark to Celebrate Huckleberry Railroad's 50th Anniversary

    The U.S. Postal Service is offering a special pictorial postmark commemorating the 50th anniversary of Huckleberry Railroad at Crossroads Village in Flint, Michigan.

    Full story at midmichigannow.com ↗

  5. A child is waiting for adoption: Meet Dannielynn

    Dannielynn, a 16-year-old foster youth in Michigan, is one of nearly 200 who are waiting for an adoptive family.

    Full story at detroitnews.com ↗

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