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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
Spirituality Opening Exhibit

Fri., May 3, 6-9 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 6-9 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Donations accepted at door

Art & Architecture

In this exhibit, Pharmacy artists explore spirituality and its interpretations and expressions can be seen in some of their chosen media. Writing by members of the literary group, Springfields Poets & Writers, will accompany that artwork. Enjoy all that while listening to live music by Jade Duo (Matthew Miller (vibraphone) and Brant Roberts (congas/percussion). Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be available. 217-622-7903
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
Art in the Park

Sat., April 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

Art & Architecture

Join Lincoln Home staff in the Visitor Center for fun, hands-on activities including print making and drawing. Plus, enjoy a brass quintet at a Around the Town concert at 2pm. 217-492-4241
2024 Table Setting Luncheon

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club

2626 S. Pasfield St., Springfield Springfield Area

$15

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board, Food & Drink

Celebrating 100 yearsKeeping Crafts AliveSpringfield Ceramics and Crafts Club is excited to celebrate 100 years as a leader in the arts & crafts community and charitable programs, by hosting a luncheon and craft exhibit. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or from club members. Members items made in classes provided by the club will be on display. Creative tablescape settings will be on display continuing our annual tradition.
Annual SXS Fun Run

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.

Locals Bar

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Central Illinois

$20

Fundraisers and Galas, Bulletin Board

UTV “side-by-sides” and other vehicles welcome. Registration starts at 8:30am. Annual ride departs Locals at 10am and goes to Waverly, Palmyra, Girard, Farmersville and back to Locals. Prizes at each stop. Music by Wolf Crick Boys from 6-9pm at Locals. Proceeds benefit Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. 217-646-8013
Knob Hill Landscaping open house

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free

Food & Drink

Spring open house. Meet the team behind the scene. Special offers during the open house.Enjoy food, drinks and live music.
Earth Awareness Fair

Sat., April 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Union Square Park

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Nature, Science & Environment

In honor of Earth Day and Earth Awareness Month, this event is meant to bring together city departments, organizations, businesses and individuals to showcase and encourage Earth stewardship, resilience, sustainability and community building within the city. Organized by the Office of Public Works, Waste & Recycling Division since 1992.
Greg Bickers Band

Sat., April 20, 2 p.m.

Pop's Place

4335 W. Main St., Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-6546
Sunshine Daydream, Positively 4th Street

Sat., April 20, 2-8 p.m.

Long Bridge Golf Course

1055 Camp Sangamo Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$10

Live Music

We welcome you to join us for a weather-proof day of revelry and music. Long Bridge's event tent will be set up for this regardless of rain or shine - so the party cannot be dampened! Positively 4th Street kicks off the music from 2-4pm, then Sunshine Daydream takes us on a musical journey into the evening. 217-744-8311
Ukes for Beginners

Sat., April 20, 2-4 p.m.

Williamsville Public Library and Museum

217 N. Elm St., Williamsville Central Illinois

Free

Special Music Events

Join members of the Springfield Uketopians for an introductory lesson on the ukulele. Instruments will be provided or participants can bring their own. Participants will learn the basics and find that it's tough not to smile while jamming on a ukulele. Workshop is intended only for teens and adults. Registration is required. Space and instruments are limited. 217-566-3520
John Drake

Sat., April 20, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Cypress Grove Brewing

1414 N. 2400 East Road, Assumption Central Illinois

Live Music

John Drake plays classic rock, blues, Americana and more. 217-254-9374
Junior and Senior Naturalists

Sat., April 20

Lincoln Memorial Garden

2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

$15 or $12 for members

Children's Corner

Join in some fun Earth Day activities. Junior naturalists ages 5-8 will meet from 10am-12pm. Senior naturalists ages 8-12 will meet from 1-3pm. 217-529-1111
Rock The 420

Sat., April 20, 3-10 p.m.

The Blue Grouch

510 W. Maple Ave. S., Springfield Springfield Area

Fundraisers and Galas, Live Music, Bulletin Board

Astrofix, along with The Blue Grouch presents ROCK the 420. There will be live music, an art showcase tand celebrity bartending fundraiser for Last Prisoner Project and more. The Last Prisoner Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. LPP was founded in 2019 out of the belief that if anyone is able to profit and build wealth in the legal cannabis industry, those individuals must also work to release and rebuild the lives of those who have suffered from cannabis criminalization. 217-527-8395
Ethan Taylor Stephenson

Sat., April 20, 3-6 p.m.

1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar

105 S. Seventh St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Live Music

217-632-7212
Lives in Code

Sat., April 20, 4 p.m.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

History, Lectures & Meetings, Bulletin Board

Stories of African American Resilience Under the Illinois Black Codes, 1819-1865. Illinois Road Scholar Caroline Kisiel will lead this thought-provoking discourse on Illinois Black laws. Features stories of free Blacks in Illinois during this period and how they persevered. 217-391-6323
Gospel concert

Sat., April 20, 5-7 p.m.

Kumler United Methodist Church

600 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free, donations accepted

Special Music Events, Bulletin Board

Concert by Sonshine Ministries will be at 7pm. Event starts at 5pm with snacks and fellowship at 5pm followed by an open mic at 6pm. The public is invited. 217-523-2046
ArtHAUS

Sat., April 20, 5-9 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 1-5 p.m.

ArtHAUS

Moss Avenue, Peoria Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$25

Art & Architecture

For art lovers, history buffs and anyone interested in exploring the historical beauty and new creative relevance of Moss Avenue. Walk along the historic tree-lined street of Moss Avenue and journey inside five beautiful houses and meet seven world-renowned artists from Peoria and beyond. 970-590-7597
Casey Cantrall

Sat., April 20, 6-10 p.m.

Full House Craft Beer and Gaming Lounge

103 W. Main St., Maroa Central Illinois

Live Music

Casey Cantrall is an acoustic performer originating in Springfield but has performed all over including Nashville, Florida, Mississippi and more. Have an entertaining night with Casey as he enjoys playing country, rock, pop, blues and more. 217-424-2500
Wolf Crick Boys

Sat., April 20, 6-9 p.m.

Locals Bar

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Central Illinois

Live Music

217-646-8013
Devin Williams and Stumpy Joe

Sat., April 20, 6-9 p.m.

The Bird Tavern

1451 W. Jefferson, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Devin Williams and Stumpy Joe concoct soul-provoking sounds sure to inspire. 217-546-2337
Rabbit in Red, The Hangovers, Astrofix

Sat., April 20, 6 p.m.

The Blue Grouch

510 W. Maple Ave. S., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-527-8395
Twitty & Lynn, The Southern Boys

Sat., April 20, 6 p.m.

Lincoln Square Theater

141 N. Main St., Decatur Decatur

Get Tickets
$20-$40

Live Music

A tribute to Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn by two grandchildren of the singers, Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn. The Southern Boys will open the show. 217-454-4583
Robert Sampson

Sat., April 20, 6 p.m.

Bald Buddha Brewing

3351 S. Sixth St. Road, #4, Springfield Southern View

Live Music

217-679-4665
Ambrosia Moon

Sat., April 20, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-793-3601
EaZy PeTey

Sat., April 20, 6-10 p.m.

Oogie and JJ's Bar

10041 Palm Road, Glenarm Chatham

Live Music

Join EaZy PeTey as the band rocks Oogie & JJ's Bar. 217-697-5057
Inner Outlines, Mild Cartoon Violence, James Tyler and the Usual Crowd, ANTIGRAV

Sat., April 20, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Pizza Records

59 E. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville Jacksonville

Get Tickets
$15 advance/$20 at door

Live Music

Alternative rock band Inner Outlines headlines the 2024 Record Store Day Showcase. Also featuring Mild Cartoon Violence, James Tyler and the Usual Crowd and ANTIGRAV. 217-200-0896