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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.
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
Scott and Kortney

Sun., May 12, 8 a.m.

The Stadium Bar & Grill

2300 N. Peoria Road, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-241-0905
Joel Honey

Sun., May 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Harvest Market Coffee Bar

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-793-3601
The Tangents

Sun., May 12, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Litchfield Pickers Market

400 N. State St., Litchfield Central Illinois

Live Music

866-733-5833
Levi Tucker

Sun., May 12, 1-4 p.m.

Bar Bella

2805 West White Oaks Dr., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-726-6500
TyJon Charlie

Sun., May 12, 2 p.m.

Ad Astra Wine Bar and Market

308 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

217-679-1323
Michael Burnett

Sun., May 12, 3-6 p.m.

Brookhills Golf Club

5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-787-8495
Dave Weld

Sun., May 12, 3-6 p.m.

Pop's Place

4335 W. Main St., Decatur Decatur

Free

Live Music

217-330-6546
Ethan Taylor Stephenson

Sun., May 12, 3-6 p.m.

It's All About Wine

1305 Wabash Ave Suite M, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-546-9463
Bruce Baise

Sun., May 12, 3-6 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Central Illinois

Live Music

Bruce plays solo guitar at Trail's End. 217-483-7078
Owen and Dooley Present

Sun., May 12, 4-7 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

No cover

Live Music

Album release party. 217-529-5806
Robert Sampson

Sun., May 12, 2-5 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 11, 2-5 p.m.

Hill Prairie Winery

23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford Central Illinois

Live Music

217-635-9900
NIAHAC Arabian Horse Show

Through May 12

Coliseum, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Bulletin Board

Regional, youth and U.S. National Championship-qualifying concurrent shows. Performance, halter, ranch riding, reining and ACT classes. Hosted by the Northern Illinois Arabian Horse Activity Club.
Not Petty

Sun., May 12, 3-6 p.m., Sun., July 28, 3-6 p.m., Sun., Sept. 29, 3-6 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 24, 3-6 p.m.

Buckhart Tavern

11000 Buckhart Road, Rochester Rochester

Live Music

An afternoon of Tom Petty music, songs by his friends and influences and a few great originals. 217-498-9469
Joe Frew

Sun., May 12, 1-4 p.m., Sun., June 16, 1-4 p.m., Sat., July 13, 6-9 p.m., Sun., Aug. 11, 1-4 p.m., Sun., Sept. 22, 2-5 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music
The Bridges of Madison County Musical

Sun., May 12, 2 p.m., Fri., May 17, 7:30 p.m., Sat., May 18, 7:30 p.m. and 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
The Bridges of Madison County

Sun., May 12, 2 p.m., Through May 18, 7:30 p.m. and 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
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
Comedy open mic

Second Sunday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m.

The Wakery

5 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield Downtown

Theater & Comedy

Event features a different headliner each month. This month, Kathy Brennan headlines the show. Co-hosts are Cassandra Simpson and Ryne Thorson. Sign up at 6pm with show following at 6:30pm. Material may not be kid-friendly. 217-670-2354
Smooth Times

Mon., May 13, 7 p.m.

The Alamo

115 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Blue Monday. 217-523-1455
An Evening with Thomas Jefferson

Mon., May 13, 7-8 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
Free

History

Enjoy a spirited and informative evening with the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Historian and interpreter Kurt Smith from Colonial Williamsburg will portray Jefferson, recounting his life as a revolutionary, founding father, diplomat, and eventual president. Most importantly, he’ll talk about the promise of westward expansion to the Illinois Territory and beyond as well as share Jefferson’s thoughts on the future of our young nation still struggling through growing pains in a quest to see if this nation can endure. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to engage with Kurt during a Q&A session. 217-558-8844
Kids Fare Garden Club

Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Continues through June 3

Enos Park Neighborhood Garden

1022 N. Fifth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Children's Corner, Nature, Science & Environment

This free gardening club for school-aged children will be taught by Alana Reynolds of Grow Springfield and the Butler School Garden. Children will help manage three raised beds in the EPNG. Drop-in welcome. 217-610-0720
Chair aerobics for seniors

Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Athens Christian Church

1411 E. Route 29, Athens Central Illinois

Free

Health & Fitness

Chair aerobics at Athens Christian ChurchJoin senior citizen friends each Monday and Wednesday morning at 9:00 am for CHAIR AEROBICS at Athens Christian Church (1411 E State Route 29). Chair aerobics is suitable for everyone, with gentle exercises that develop flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and fitness. There is no charge for this activity For more information, please contact the church office at 217-636-8463. 217-636-8463
Chair Aerobics at Athens Christian Church

Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Athens Christian Church

1411 E. Route 29, Athens Central Illinois

Free

Health & Fitness

Join senior friends at every Monday and Wednesday morning from 9-10 a.m. for chair aerobics. It's free and is suitable for everyone, with gentle exercises that develop flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and fitness. 217-636-8463
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
Overeaters Anonymous

Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

Unity Church

417 E. Cordelia St., Springfield Southern View

Bulletin Board, Lectures & Meetings

The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. 217-416-1648
Al Kitchen

Mondays, 6-9 p.m.

Fulgenzi's Pizza and Pasta

1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Live music and dancing. 217-502-9815