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Fashion for a Cause

Sun., April 21, 3-6 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$15 and up

Fundraisers and Galas

After five years, we are bringing back Fashion for a Cause!Join us we aim to enhance education, raise awareness, empower our community, and generate funds to combat cancer. Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024Time: 3-6 PMVenue: Danenberger Family VineyardsAddress: 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin, IL 62670 Interested in getting involved? We're currently seeking:🥻Designers🪞Fashion Stylists💇‍♀️ Hair Stylists💄Makeup Artists🧍‍♀️Models (All heights and sizes are welcome)📸 Media (Photographers/Videographers)📰 Press (Bloggers/Writers/Journalists)🏦 Sponsors🧑‍💼Vendors👫Volunteers To register or learn more, visit www.goodnewsent.biz/fashion Let's come together and make a difference in the fight against cancer… 217-993-4998
Car showcase, meetup

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

Burger King

2 Corvette Dr., Litchfield Central Illinois

Free

Bulletin Board

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
Springfield PrideFest

Sat., May 18

Downtown Springfield

Downtown, Springfield Downtown

Fairs & Festivals

The gayest of days embracing diversity and celebrating the local LGBTQ community. Great entertainment, drag show, food and drinks, a fun-filled family area, youth and teen talent shows, vendors and pride merchandise. Organized by the Phoenix Center.
The Illinois Freedom Project

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

History, Bulletin Board

This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day

Thu., April 18, 10 a.m.

BOS Center

1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield Downtown

Bulletin Board

Thousands of gun owners will rally downtown for programs at the BOS Center at 11:30am, a march to the Capitol at 12:50pm and addresses by legislators and final remarks in the rotunda at 2:15pm. 815-635-3198
Yee Haw Jamboree

Thu., April 18, 11:30 a.m.

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Dress in your western wear, and enjoy a special performance by the Silver Steppers. Includes line dancing, cactus juice and western chips and dip. 217-528-4035
Dallas Whitaker

Thu., April 18, 5-8 p.m.

Columbian Grand Hall Knights of Columbus 364

2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Dallas Whitaker. 217-787-2360
Pat Jones

Thu., April 18, 5-8 p.m.

Docs Just Off 66

133 S. Second St., Girard Central Illinois

Live Music

First Cruise-in of the year. 217-627-3491
Flycatchers of Illinois

Thu., April 18, 6-7 p.m.

Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Springfield Audubon Society hosts Dr. Matt Hayes to discuss Flycatcher identification. Tyrant flycatchers are the world's largest family of birds with approximately 425 known species. Learn to identify various Illinois flycatcher species based on field marks and song/call. 217-544-2473
Al Kitchen and friends

Thu., April 18, 6-9 p.m.

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex

600 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music
The Grand Moff

Thu., April 18, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

No cover

Live Music

Happy hour 217-529-5806
Citizens Club of Springfield

Hoogland Center for the Arts Club Room

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Lectures & Meetings

Fri., April 26, 8am. Join us for a discussion about artificial intelligence (AI), including what it is, what are the benefits and challenges, and how it impacts businesses, education, and healthcare in our community. The program will feature a team of experts from the University of Illinois Springfield, including Rob Kerr, Executive Director for Innovation and Opportunity, Dr. Neetu Singh, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems and Joshua Smith,Computer Science Instructor. Coffee hour at 7:30 a.m., program begins at 8 a.m. 217-523-2787
National Clydesdale Sale

April 18-20

Coliseum, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free admission

Bulletin Board

The largest Clydesdale sale in the country. Visit the website for the full schedule of events. 815-247-8780
John Proctor is the Villain

Through April 20, 7:30 p.m.

UIS Performing Arts Center

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$6-$14

Theater & Comedy

Alternately touching and funny, this new comedy captures a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism and fury, and writing their own coming-of-age story. Winner of the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Production of a Play. 217-206-6160
Comedy open mic hosted by Larry Smith

Thu., April 18, 8-10 p.m., Thu., May 23, 8-10 p.m., Thu., June 27, 8-10 p.m., Thu., July 25, 8-10 p.m., Thu., Aug. 22, 8-10 p.m., Thu., Sept. 26, 8-10 p.m., Thu., Oct. 24, 8-10 p.m., Thu., Nov. 21, 8-10 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 19, 8-10 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Theater & Comedy

No pre-signup. Performers will do five-minute sets. Signups start at 7:30pm. Pre-mic meeting at 7:55pm. Those not in room when called forfeit their spot.
Manny Lee

Second and Third Thursday of every month, 6-9 p.m. and Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

Casa Real Cantina and Grill

1121 W. Lincolnshire Blvd., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Join Manny for an enchanting evening. As a classically trained vocalist and skilled acoustic guitarist, Manny brings a diverse blend of American coffee house genres, from folk and blues to country and rock, even weaving in passionate Neapolitan love songs, classical guitar. 217-303-5323
Ricarda Rosalina

First and Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

El Arriero Mexican Restaurant

4233 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-670-2378
Drumming Circle

Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

Unity of Springfield

417 Cordelia, Springfield Southern View

Love offering

Bulletin Board, Faith & Philosophy

Bring your instruments and zeal and join in. 217-523-5897
Open mic with Casey Cantrall

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.

The Wakery

5 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield Downtown

Live Music

217-670-2354
"What Art Feels Like"

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through April 27

M.G. Nelson Family Gallery

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

An opportunity to touch the art that is on display. This inclusive exhibition includes stone, ceramics, paper, fiber, painting, glass, wood and wall pieces created by artists from Illinois at California, Minnesota, Indiana, and Colorado that participants can experience through both touch and sound. The wall text and labels in the gallery are also accessible in a large-print version. 217-523-2631
Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Continues through April 25

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Children's Corner

Children ages 3-5 will explore stories and activities to encourage them to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. The 30-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world. Must be accompanied by an adult. 217-753-4900 ext. 5612
"Art Mimics Nature"

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 23

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

See a collection of mixed media paintings mostly on wood by Missy Block in the Underground Gallery, which is the Collective's newest exhibition space. The space is dedicated to providing an enhanced art experience by exhibiting a wide range of artists, media and styles - not only from collective members but also from other central Illinois artists. 217-544-2787
"Pathways"

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 23

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Experience the captivating beauty of blown glass artworks by Mario Clarke and oil paintings by Rick Taylor. Witness how they demonstrate different styles in the use of lines, yet converge with a similar concept, style and color palette. Sponsored by Uptown Looks. 217-544-2787
Capital City Improv Workshops

Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Continues through May 17

Hoogland Center for the Arts

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets

Theater & Comedy

Want to try improvisational theater? Join Capital City Improv for workshops and learn improv basics and play a variety of improv games. Everyone 12+ is welcome. Space is limited. Please RSVP via a link on the Capital City Improv Facebook page to reserve a spot. 217-523-2787
Karaoke

Thursdays, 8 p.m. Continues through July 25

Goodfellas Pub

518 Bruns Lane, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-679-2119
Let's Get Fit

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

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Health & Fitness, Sports

Let's Get Fit is a chair based group exercise program designed specifically to meet the needs of older adults who are looking to incorporate more physical activity into their lives. These classes consist of aerobic, strengthening, balance and flexibility exercises.Meets in person. 217-528-4035
Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

Mondays-Saturdays

Various locations

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

Ten meetings are held in the local area each week. Five are in-person and four are hybrid of in-person and via Zoom. One meeting is Zoom only. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-891-2981
Open mic

Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music
It's an Inside Job AFG Al-Anon

Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

700 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Lectures & Meetings

Enter through the northeast door. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-280-0220