Events, meetings, exhibits planned

Continuing
Historic Home Tours. Whaley House, a 21-room Victorian house restored to 1880s period; 624 E. Kearsley St.; noon to 3 p.m. first and third Saturdays each month; $4 (235-6841). Exhibit. "Paintings for the New Year," works by Marge Le Bel and Mary Hayman; Left Bank Gallery, 653 S. Saginaw St.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Jan. 31; free (239-2921). Planetarium Show. "Laser Motown"; Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley; 8 p.m. Fridays, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1:30 Sundays through May 1; $5 (237-3400). Planetarium Show. "Laser Pop Rox"; Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley; 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 30; $5 (237-3400). Planetarium Show. "Sky Quest"; Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley; 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May 29; $5 (237-3400). Planetarium Show. "WSKY: Radio Station of the Stars"; Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley; 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May 29; $5 (237-3400). Drop-in Resume Workshop. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays; free (232-7111). Drop-in Computer Workshop. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; free (232-7111). Family Storytime. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 11 a.m. Saturdays through April 30; free (232-7111). Family Storytime. Cody Branch of the Flint Public Library, 3519 Fenton Rd.; 10 a.m. Tuesdays through April 26; free (238-5822). Family Storytime. West Flint Branch of the Flint Public Library, 3601 Beecher Rd.; 10 a.m. Wednesdays through April 27; free (238-3637). Toddler Storytime. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10:30 a.m. Mondays through Feb. 28; register, free (232-7111).

Saturday, Jan. 8
Comedy. "Will the Real Rich Little Please Stand Up"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $24 to $55 (237-7333). Book Drop-Off. Contribute your unwanted books, videos, audios and CDs to the Flint Public Library; Flint Public Library south garage door, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon (232-7111). Family Program. Pro-mark Drumsticks presents Phil Kaput; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 2 p.m. (232-7111).

Sunday, Jan. 9
FIM Open House. Play an instrument, learn a dance step, tour the facilities, talk to the staff; Flint Institute of Music, 1025 E. Kearsley St.; 2 to 4 p.m.; free (238-1350). Exhibit. Digital paintings by Tom Price; Fandangles, G-6429 W. Pierson Rd.; normal business hours through Feb. 4; free (659-2700).

Tuesday, Jan. 11
Young Writers' Forum. Teens interested in writing; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111). Internet Training Lab. Genesee Free-Net; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Lecture. "Managing Your Chronic Disease: Obesity"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Armchair Traveler. "Adirondack Camps"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

Wednesday, Jan. 12
Digital Photography for Beginners. Learn basic concepts with experienced photographer; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Teen Movies After School. "Going on 30"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Thursday Jan. 13
Comedy. "Barefoot in the Park" by Neil Simon performed by the Flint Community Players; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 23; $14 (235-8963). Martin Luther King Tribute Dinner. Keynote speaker is Donald Riegle; Sarvis Food Center, 1231 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $30 (762-0425). Movies in the Morning. "The Princess Bride"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon; free (232-7111). Children's Mural Project. Make a mural for Martin L. King Day; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Friday, Jan. 14
Exhibit. Paintings by artists from past seasons; Buckham Gallery, 134? W. Second St.; reception at 6 to 9 p.m. today, show at 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 12:30 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Jan. 28; free (239-6334).

Saturday, Jan. 15
FSO Concert. Flint Symphony Orchestra conducted by Enrique Diemecke with percussionist Maria Vomlehn Flurry, perform the "Le Tombeau de Couperin" by Ravel, "Concerto for Water Percussion and Orchestra" by Tan Dun, "Capriccio espagnol" by Korsakov and "The Firebird Suite" by Stravinsky; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $9 to $42 (237-7333). Exhibit. Explore gadgets; Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through May 29; $5 (237-3450).

Sunday, Jan. 16
Youth Theatre. "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia," by Edward Albee; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530). Concert. Ambassadors, big band; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 4 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Monday, Jan. 17
Martin Luther King Day Celebration. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 2 p.m.; free (232-7111). Forum. "How Should Government Respond to Outsourcing?" with Rep. Dale Kildee and other experts; International Institute, 515 Stevens St.; 7 p.m.; free (762-7827).

Tuesday, Jan. 18
Armchair Traveler. "Living Treasures of Japan"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

Wednesday, Jan. 19
Fiction Only Book Club. "Memories of Summer" by Ruth White; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; noon; bring lunch, free (232-7111). Teen Movies After School. "Animatrix"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Thursday, Jan. 20
Genealogy Workshop. Internet users; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 1 to 3:30 p.m.; reservations, free (249-2569). Best Books for Young Adults. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 4:30 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Saturday, Jan. 22
Concert. Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $25 to $45 (237-7333). Gardening Workshop. Scott Knust talks about heirloom bulbs; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m.; free (232-7111).

Monday, Jan. 24
Teen Zone Web Design Group. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Tuesday, Jan. 25
Teens — Reading for the Pleasure of It. "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). You've Got To Read This Book Club. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Armchair Traveler. "Gulf Coast"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111). Exhibit. "Translations of Luminosity" by Chad Nelson; UM-Flint Fine Art Gallery, 303 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Feb. 10; free (762-3431).

Wednesday, Jan. 26
Meet the Author. Eric Jerome Dickey, author of "Naughty or Nice,"Thieves' Paradise" and "Between Lovers & Liars Game"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Teen Movies After School. "Mean Girls"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Thursday, Jan. 27
Movies in the Morning. "The African Queen"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon; free (232-7111).

Saturday, Jan. 29
Youth Theatre. Julie Austin and David Mosher in concert; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 2 and 4:30 p.m.; $10 and $8 (237-1530).

Tuesday, Feb. 1
Cooking Demonstration. "Super Bowl Treats" by Byranchikovitch Rubenstein; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Armchair Traveler. "Himalayan River Run"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

Wednesday, Feb. 2
Teen Movies After School. "Barbershop"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Friday, Feb. 4
Musical. "Stomp"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. today and 3 and 8 p.m. tomorrow; $29 to $49 (237-7333).

Saturday, Feb. 5
Book Drop-Off. Contribute your unwanted books, videos, audios and CDs to the Flint Public Library; Flint Public Library south garage door, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon (232-7111). Income Tax Assistance. Volunteers will help you with your income taxes if you make $20,000 or less, do not itemize deductions, do not have business or rental income and do not have capital gain transactions; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and March 12; free (232-7111).

Monday, Feb. 7
Teen Zone Web Design Group. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111). Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame. See who will be honored this year; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 6:30 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Tuesday, Feb. 8
Meet the Author. Meet Tonya Bolden, author of "Maritcha: A Nineteenth Century American Girl"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Armchair Traveler. "The Black West"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

Wednesday, Feb. 9
Teen Movies After School. "Barbershop 2"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Thursday, Feb. 10
Youth Theatre. "Diary of Ann Frank"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; opens today at 7:30 p.m. and continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 26 and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19; $10 and $8 (237-1530). Movies in the Morning. "Long Walk Home"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon; free (232-7111). Best Books for Young Adults. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 4:30 p.m.; free (232-7111). Lecture. "Managing Your Chronic Disease: Sickle Cell Anemia"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Concert. Students present an evening vocal and instrumental music; Flint Central High School, 601 Crapo St.; 7 p.m.; free (760-1156).

Friday, Feb. 11
Comedy. "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" by Steve Martin; UM-F Theater, 303 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 19 and 2 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 20; $10 (237-6520).

Saturday, Feb. 12
FSO Concert. Flint Symphony Orchestra conducted by Enrique Diemecke with pianist Phillippe Bianconi, perform the "Slavonic Dances" by Dvorak, "Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra" by Schumann and "Symphony No 1 in C Minor" by Brahms; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $9 to $42 (237-7333). Income Tax Assistance. Volunteers will help you with your income taxes if you make $20,000 or less, do not itemize deductions, do not have business or rental income and do not have capital gain transactions; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free (232-7111). Gardening Workshop. "Gardening for Beginners" with Angela Strong; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m.; free (232-7111).

Tuesday, Feb. 15
Teens — Reading for the Pleasure of It. "Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy" by Sonya Sones; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Discussion. "Understanding Your Civil Rights Today"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Armchair Traveler. "London, Paris, Rome"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

Wednesday, Feb. 16
Fiction Only Book Club. "The Madonna of Excelsior" by Zakes Mda; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; noon; bring lunch, free (232-7111). Genealogy Workshop. Internet users; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 1 to 3:30 p.m.; reservations, free (249-2569). Concert of African Music. Like Water Drumworks, drum and dance troupe; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Teen Movies After School. "50 First Dates"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Thursday, Feb. 17
Meet the Authors. Meet Gloria Quinney and Howard E. Lipscomb, authors of "Chicken Soup for the African-American Soul"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Friday, Feb. 18
Drama. "Smokey Joe's Cafe"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. today and tomorrow; $29 to $49 (237-7333).

Saturday, Feb. 19
Income Tax Assistance. Volunteers will help you with your income taxes if you make $20,000 or less, do not itemize deductions, do not have business or rental income and do not have capital gain transactions; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free (232-7111). Tales From Our African-American Heritage. Brenda Harris shares rhythmic cadences and stories; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 11 a.m.; free (232-7111).

Sunday, Feb. 20
Youth Theatre. "Their Eyes were Watching God"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530). Concert. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba, folk and blues; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 4 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Monday, Feb. 21
Teen Zone Web Design Group. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Tuesday, Feb. 22
You've Got To Read This Book Club. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Armchair Traveler. "Highway 93"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

Wednesday, Feb. 23
Discussion. "Affirmative Action with the Genesee County Bar Association"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Teen Movies After School. "Uzumaki"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Thursday, Feb. 24
Movies in the Morning. "Remember the Titans"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon; free (232-7111).

Friday, Feb. 25
African-American Concert. "Family Dance: Happy People — Urban Moves"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 6 to 8 p.m. ; free (232-7111).

Sunday, Feb. 27
Youth Theatre. "The Exonerated"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530).

Tuesday, March 1
Musical. "The King and I" starring Stephanie Powers; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow; $29 to $59 (237-7333).

Thursday, March 3
Comedy. "The Amorous Ambassador" by Michael Parker performed by the Flint Community Players; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through March 13; $14 (235-8963).

Saturday, March 5
Book Drop-Off. Contribute your unwanted books, videos, audios and CDs to the Flint Public Library; Flint Public Library south garage door, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon (232-7111). Opera. "Aida" by Opera Verdi Europa; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $29 to $59 (237-7333).

Saturday, March 12
Income Tax Assistance. Volunteers will help you with your income taxes if you make $20,000 or less, do not itemize deductions, do not have business or rental income and do not have capital gain transactions; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free (232-7111). Concert. The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $25 to $45 (237-7333).

Sunday, March 13
Concert. The Velvelettes; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 4 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Monday, March 14
Youth Theatre. "The Shape of a Girl"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 7:30 p.m.; $5 and $8 (237-1530).

Friday, March 18
Concert. Sonny Fortune and Rashied Ali Duo; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $25 (237-7333).

Saturday, March 19
FSO Concert. Flint Symphony Orchestra conducted by Enrique Diemecke with guitarist Pepe Romero, perform the "Carnival Overture" by Dvorak, "Concerto de Aranjuez" by Rodrigo, "Concerto a Celedonio" by Enrique Diemecke and "From the New World" by Dvorak; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $9 to $42 (237-7333). Youth Theatre. Michael Lee and Opus Mime in "Stories Beyond Words"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 2 and 4:30 p.m.; $10 and $8 (237-1530).

Sunday, March 20
Youth Theatre. "Take Me Out"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530).

Saturday, April 2
Book Drop-Off. Contribute your unwanted books, videos, audios and CDs to the Flint Public Library; Flint Public Library south garage door, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon (232-7111).

Thursday, April 7
Youth Theatre. "Charlotte's Web"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; opens today at 7:30 p.m. and continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 23 and 4:30 p.m. April 23; $10 and $8 (237-1530).

Friday, April 8
Musical. "A Man of No Importance"; UM-F Theater, 303 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 16 and 2 p.m. April 10 and April 17; $10 (237-6520).

Saturday, April 9
FSO Concert. Flint Symphony Orchestra conducted by Enrique Diemecke with the Flint Festival Chorus directed by Bradley Bloom perform the "Serenade to Music" by Vaughan Williams and "Resurrection" by Mahler; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $9 to $42 (237-7333).

Thursday, April 14
Ballet. The Miami City Ballet; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 7:30 p.m.; $24 to $41 (237-7333).

Saturday, April 16
Musical. "Fiddler on the Roof"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 3 and 8 p.m. today and 3 p.m. tomorrow; $29 to $59 (237-7333).

Sunday, April 17
Youth Theatre. "With Grace"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530). Concert. Prime Vocal Jazz; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 4 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Saturday, April 23
Concert. Savion Glover in Improvography; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $24 to $41 (237-7333).

Thursday, April 28
Concert. Itzhak Perlman, violin; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $29 to $59 (237-7333).

Friday, April 29
Concert. Odetta; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $25 (237-7333).

Thursday, May 5
Musical. "Oliver" performed by the Flint Community Players; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through May 22; $16 (235-8963).

Friday, May 6
Magnet Student Showcase XIX. Students present an evening of entertainment; Flint Central High School, 601 Crapo St.; 7:30 p.m.; call for prices (760-1156). Concert. "Vicki Lawrence and Mama — A Two Woman Show"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $24 to $55 (237-7333).

Saturday, May 7
Book Drop-Off. Contribute your unwanted books, videos, audios and CDs to the Flint Public Library; Flint Public Library south garage door, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon (232-7111).

Saturday, May 21
Concert. "An Evening with Bradford Marsalis"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $29 to $49 (237-7333).

Saturday, June 4
Book Drop-Off. Contribute your unwanted books, videos, audios and CDs to the Flint Public Library; Flint Public Library south garage door, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon (232-7111).

Saturday, July 2
Book Drop-Off. Contribute your unwanted books, videos, audios and CDs to the Flint Public Library; Flint Public Library south garage door, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon (232-7111).

Thursday, July 21
Youth Theatre. "Wings," a program about Flint; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; opens today at 7:30 p.m. and continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 6; $10 and $8 (237-1530).