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In Paradisum - Gabriel Faure Requiem

Fri., May 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

524 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$20

Special Music Events

Is paradise in our past eternally lost? Or is it a utopian future to which we aspire? Is paradise a place? Or is it an internal state of the spirit, a way of seeing? With our May 17th concert, titled In Paradisum, we present a simple answer to all of these questions: yes.The yearning for paradise has inspired great music! The Springfield Choral Society will present seven such works, each painting a unique portrait of the paradisiacal. The Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research & Treatment as the benefactor of a portion of ticket sales. 217-522-3342
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
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
Storytelling for Collective Identity and Community Engagement

Thu., May 9

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Lectures & Meetings

Storyteller Dr. Ada Cheng maps out her journey as an Asian American and immigrant storyteller. She explores how her personal stories reflect and mirror the urgent social concerns of our time with Asian American history woven throughout. Dr. Cheng invites you to think about why storytelling is integral to our understanding of personal and collective experiences and how we can use it to address inequity in our communities. Program made possible by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Program and will take place in-person and streamed online. 217-782-6044
Silas Tockey

Thu., May 9, 5-8 p.m.

Columbian Grand Hall Knights of Columbus 364

2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Music on the KC patio. 217-546-6524
The Aileana Rawlins Band

Thu., May 9, 6-9 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

No cover

Live Music

Happy hour. 217-529-5806
Thursday Night Live

Thu., May 9, 6-9 p.m.

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex

600 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Great live music with an ever-changing group of musicians. Must be 21+. This month's guests include Mark Camp, Scott Nichols, Tad Finch, Roger Wainwright, Tim Sutton, Bill Szerletich, Doc Holladay, Andy Armstrong, Aaron Garrett, Jason Evers and Josh Szerletich. 217-679-7323
Craft Night: Mother’s Day trivet

Thu., May 9, 6-7 p.m.

Chatham Area Public Library

600 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Free

Art & Architecture

Adults in high school and older Thursday, May 9 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Registration required. Level up your handmade Mother’s Day gifts this year by making her a spring themed trivet. 217-483-2713
A Program of Hymns and Spirituals

Thu., May 9, 7 p.m.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

524 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Faith & Philosophy

The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield is honored to feature baritone Justin Johnson. Although a relative newcomer to Springfield, Justin has quickly made his presence known, being featured as a soloist with the Springfield Choral Society and performing in the First Friday concert series at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. For this year’s Festival, Justin, along with accompanist Mark Gifford, returns to the Cathedral to share with us a program of hymns and spirituals for LAFS 2024. 217-522-3342
The Art of Jazz - The David Moore Jazz Trio

Thu., May 9, 7-9 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

$10 donation at door

Special Music Events, Art & Architecture

The Art of Jazz brings more of the best. It's spring and lighter later, so come out to the Pharmacy Gallery and take advantage of super entertainment by The David Moore Jazz Trio. The David Moore Jazz Trio features David Moore, trumpet, Mark Tonelli, guitar and Emma Taylor, bass. In addition, view Pharmacy members' new exhibit, "Spirituality," along with works by guest artists, writers and poets. Light refreshments and snacks available. 217 622 7903
Matt Stell

Thu., May 9, 7:30 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$22

Live Music

Matt Stell is an American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter. 217-488-6321
Bored Teachers: We Can’t Make This Stuff Up!

Thu., May 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

UIS Performing Arts Center

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$35 - $55

Theater & Comedy

Bored Teachers Studios, the #1 teacher-entertainment platform, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they’re all joining comic forces on stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss. Put that red pen down, call your teacher besties, and come burn off some of that stress from the school year! 217-206-6160
Kameron Marlowe

Thu., May 9, 8:30 p.m.

Boondocks

2909 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets

Live Music
Abe Appreciation: Teacher Appreciation Week

Through May 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Bulletin Board

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is on a mission to make a visit to the Presidential Museum an experience everyone can enjoy. We also want to give back to groups that support our community. Abe Appreciation is a series of such events, and we want to recognize teachers the week of May 4-10. All teachers, teacher aides, and school administrators will receive free admission. Please present a school-issued ID card or other proof of employment. Advance registration is not required. 217-558-8844
“Something So Horrible, The Springfield Race Riot of 1908”

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

History

Open during regular museum hours. The exhibit demonstrates why we keep bringing up something so horrible as a race riot and why we have not gotten over it. It clarifies what happened and why, and it seeks understanding of how 1908 speaks to today, expose our tradition of violence and to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equality. spiaahm.org. Donations accepted. 217-391-6323
Compassion and Choices - Springfield Action Team

Second Thursday of every month

Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

745 Woodside Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Compassion and Choices Springfield Action Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-8 p.m. to discuss advance caring planning and expanding end of life options. Email or call for more information. 217-836-3775
Hope Presbyterian dementia caregiver support group

Second Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m.

Free! Registration Required. Register by phone.

Bulletin Board, Health & Fitness, Lectures & Meetings

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. This in-person caregiver support group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For the safety of our constituents, volunteers and staff, everyone attending an Alzheimer's Association event indoors must wear a mask and social distance. We ask participants to provide their own masks or hand sanitizer. Registration required. Please call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900. Offered through… 1.800.272.3900
Solista Mariachi Gabriel

Second and Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

El Arriero Mexican Restaurant

4233 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-670-2378
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
Student art show reception, opening

Through May 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

LLCC James S. Murray Gallery

5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

The Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery at Lincoln Land Community College will host the 2024 Student Art Show from April 25 to May 10. The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is located on the upper level of Menard Hall on the LLCC Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. A reception will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on April 25. Awards will be presented at 6 p.m. The exhibit features a variety of works, including drawing, digital photography, film, ceramics and 3D sculptures alongside digital designs, animations and more… 217-786-4967
"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
"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
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

Get Tickets

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
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
Staying Connected Al-Anon

Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.

Via Zoom

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

Zoom only. Call for link. 217-415-3489, 217-652-8131
Step Into Recovery Group

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Phoenix Center: Out On Second

120 E. Scarritt St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

A 12-step recovery group for LGBTQ+ and allies. This group is for anyone struggling with alcohol, chemical, or process addictions. 217-414-8953