Events

Last Saturday of every month, 5-8 p.m.

2 Corvette Dr., Litchfield Central Illinois

Free

Automobile showcase to bring together area car enthusiasts. Food and frozen drink specials inside restaurant. 217-321-4509

First Friday Open Studio

First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Visit the current exhibit and visit artists at work. Ask about their work, what inspires them, and why they chose their particular medium to learn more about why artists do what they do despite the odds. 801-810-9278

Ben Bedford, The Spoonbenders, Tom Irwin & those Raouligans with Amy Battles

Sun., May 19, 10 a.m.

Old State Capitol Art Fair

Downtown Springfield, Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Part of the Old Capitol Art Fair. Ben Bedford plays at 10am followed by The Spoonbenders at 11:15am, Tom Irwin & those Raouligans with Amy Battles at 12:30pm and the Josie Lowder band at 2:30pm.

Tad O'Brien

Sun., May 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Harvest Market Coffee Bar

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-793-3601

Spring Cantata

Sun., May 19, 10:30 a.m.

Springfield First United Methodist Church

2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield West Side

Special Music Events, Faith & Philosophy, Bulletin Board

"Beginning and Never Ending." Service will feature the music of the New Life Choir with a full symphony orchestra of the area's finest musicians. Dr. See Tsai Chan will direct. 217-793-9760

Cicadas Gone Wild

Sun., May 19, 12:30-4 p.m.

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Cicadas, Cicadas everywhere! Central Illinois will be home to two groups of cicadas over the next few weeks, and they are inviting you to the ISM for a fun-filled cicada Sunday. Get an up-close look at cicadas, discover why they make so much noise, make a cicada mask, and more. Even a few sneaky cicadas have made a home in the Museum! Help the ISM find them to earn a prize! 217-782-6044

Loss of a Spouse GriefShare Seminar

Sun., May 19, 1-3 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran School

515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Lectures & Meetings, Bulletin Board

Grieving the loss of a spouse or know someone who is? Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Find help at GriefShare's Loss of a Spouse seminar. This is a free standalone seminar to be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 1-3pm in the Parish Hall located at 515 S. MacArthur Blvd. The seminar is in three parts: video, workbook and sharing. Preregistration is requested so the seminar can have enough workbooks. To preregister, call 217-899-9418 or email [email protected]. 217-899-9418

Stuart Smith

Sun., May 19, 1-4 p.m.

Bar Bella

2805 West White Oaks Dr., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-726-6500

John Drake

Sun., May 19, 1-4 p.m.

Slauterhouse Brewing Co.

321 W. Madison, Auburn Central Illinois

Live Music

John Drake plays classic rock, blues, roots and more.

Silhouette, Hipbone Sam, Deja Voodoo

Sun., May 19, 2-6 p.m.

Koo Koo's Nest

1724 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

10.00

Live Music

Benefit for Mike Smith. Doors open 1pm. Includes drawing, auctions and food. $10 donation at the door. Emcees will be Jimmy Bonefeste and Hipbone Sam. 217-679-1704

Ambrosia Moon

Sun., May 19, 2 p.m.

Wild Pickins Winery

14423 Route 111 Chesterfield Ill., Chesterfield Central Illinois

Live Music

618-753-3833

Dave Littrell

Sun., May 19, 2-5 p.m.

Win, Lose or Draught

7004 Kingsmill Ct., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Live-looping covers and originals. 217-679-1546

J.D. Wilson

Sun., May 19, 2 p.m.

1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar

105 S. Seventh St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Live Music

Part of the Masters Back Porch Chatauqua event. 217-632-7212

Dyllan Martin

Sun., May 19, 2-5 p.m.

Locals Bar

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Central Illinois

Live Music

217-646-8013

Gary Williams

Sun., May 19

VFW Post 99

3920 N. MLK Jr. Dr., Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-428-6811

The Greg Bickers Trio

Sun., May 19, 3-6 p.m.

Coghlan's Hideout LLC

201 Main St., Bulpitt Central Illinois

Live Music

Aubrey Reed and The Undecideds

Sun., May 19, 3-6 p.m.

Brookhills Golf Club

5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-787-8495

Jack Whittle Trio

Sun., May 19, 3-6 p.m.

Pop's Place

4335 W. Main St., Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-6546

The Red Ribbon Revue

Sun., May 19, 3-6 p.m.

It's All About Wine

1305 Wabash Ave Suite M, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

The Red Ribbon Revue brings the twang... originals and country classics on guitar, pedal steel, mandolin and upright bass.

Mississippi Leghound

Sun., May 19, 3-6 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Central Illinois

Live Music

Mississippi Leghound will perform in the beer garden. 217-483-7078

Curt Smith

Sun., May 19, 4-7 p.m.

Elks Lodge #158

409 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Live Music

Curt Smith will perform great songs from the past near the tiki hut during the club's Sunday Funday event. Public welcome. 217-529-0158

Robert Sampson

Sun., June 9, 6-8 p.m.

Jacksonville Community Park

1201 S. Main, Jacksonville Jacksonville

Live Music

Part of the Concerts in the Park series hosted by the Pilot Club of Jacksonville. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to the Big Bandstand.

The Capital City Men's Chorus

Sun., May 19, 7 p.m.

Laurel United Methodist Church

631 S. Grand Ave. W., Springfield Springfield Area

$10

Special Music Events

The chorus will present its concert titled "Fascinatin' Rhythm." 217-473-2045

The Guilty Boys

Sun., May 19, 2-5 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 27, 2-5 p.m.

Hill Prairie Winery

23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford Central Illinois

Live Music

217-635-9900

Old Capital Art Fair

Through May 19

Old State Capitol Plaza

between Fifth and Sixth streets at Adams, Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Set against the backdrop of the Old State Capitol, the art fair is the jewel of the Midwest that brings artists and shoppers from across the country flocking to downtown Springfield.

The Bridges of Madison County

Sun., May 19, 2 p.m.

Hoogland Center for the Arts

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets

$22

Theater & Comedy

This sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave audiences breathless. Based on the best-selling novel. Presented by the Springfield Theatre Centre. 217-523-2787

The Bridges of Madison County Musical

Sun., May 19, 2 p.m.

Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets

$22

Theater & Comedy, Bulletin Board

Experience the heartrending romance of ‘Bridges of Madison County: The Musical. Set in picturesque 1960s Iowa, this captivating show follows the chance encounter between a passionate Italian-American housewife and a roving National Geographic photographer. Amidst the backdrop of covered bridges and sweeping landscapes, their forbidden love unfolds in a soul-stirring tale of sacrifice and longing. With a Tony Award-winning score by the Jason Robert Brown, the musical’s soaring melodies and poignant lyrics perfectly capture the essence of love’s complexities. 217-523-2787

Cat adoptions

Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m., Second Sunday of every month, 12-4 p.m., Third Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m. and Third Sunday of every month, 12-4 p.m.

PetSmart

3183 S. Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Bulletin Board

Speak with an adoption coordinator about adopting, volunteering, being a foster parent or making a donation. Hosted by the Forever Home Feline Ranch. 217-698-3091

Masters' Back Porch Chautauqua Series

Third Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Continues through Sept. 15

1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar

105 S. 7TH St., PETERSBURG Central Illinois

Free

History, Live Music

The Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum is hosting its Masters’ Back Porch Chautauqua series. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, May through September, experts will lecture on topics of local interest in literature, art, and history followed by original performances by area songwriters. The series will be held from 2-4 p.m. at 1st & 3rd Boutique & Wine Bar, 105 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL. The Masters’ Memorial Museum, at the corner of 8th & Jackson, within walking distance of the venue, will be open for tours the hour preceding the event. The event is free to the… n/a