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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
ICON Membership Meeting

Mon., April 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

South Side Christian Church

2600 S. MacArthur, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Bulletin Board

This month's speaker, Michael Sinnet, is the Neighborhood Services Director for the City of Joliet. He oversees what is essentially their code enforcement team, with 10 inspectors. He is implementing Joliet’s newly-initiated single-family rental registration program. With a 2020 population of around 150,000, the City has had a multi-unit rental registration program for decades. Mr. Sinnet, prior to his role in Joliet, headed up a similar team in Bloomington, where he still resides. ICON previously discussed how Springfield’s process works – or fails to work. Sinnet’s talk on rental property registration and overall code enforcement should be enlightening… 217-218-9465
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.
Check presentation to CAP 1908

Mon., April 22, 2 p.m.

CAP 1908

1100 South Grand Ave. East, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Bulletin Board

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski will present a $1.6 million check to the Springfield Project's Community Access Project (CAP 1908). Budzinski will also tour the property. Also on hand will be state Sen. Doris Turner, Springfield Ald. Shawn Gregory and others. 202-913-1021
Good as Gold Awards Ceremony

Mon., April 22, 5-7 p.m.

UIS Student Union Ballroom

2251 Richard Wright Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Bulletin Board

The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 50 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 15th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 22, 2024, in the UIS Student Union. The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses and organizations who freely give their time and talents to make Sangamon County a better place to live. 217-206-7716
Ivas John

Mon., April 22, 7 p.m.

The Alamo

115 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Blue Monday 217-523-1455
Comedy on the Mezz

Mon., April 22, 7-8:30 p.m.

Harvest Market

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Theater & Comedy

Get your laughs on the mezzanine. Show features headliner Clay Foley, Shelley B Wright, Joe Theanimal Lancey and Vincent Opper. Kathy Brennan is the host. 217-698-8767
"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
Storytime - Toddler Time

Mondays, 10:15-11 a.m. Continues through April 22

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Children's Corner

Read, write, talk, sing, and play with us! Get up and get moving at our Toddler Time. This program is full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop a child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups to participate in the program along with the children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 217-753-4900 ext. 5612
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
Progress Not Perfection Al-Anon

Mondays, 6 p.m.

Bulletin Board, Health & Fitness, Lectures & Meetings

Meets in person in handicapped-accessible private home in Riverton. Parking is available. Call for more information or find other meetings at spi-alanon.weebly.com. 217-899-0432
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
Honest, Open and Willing Al-Anon

Mondays, 7 p.m.

Parkway Christian Church

2700 Lindbergh Blvd., Springfield West Side

Lectures & Meetings

Meeting in-person (enter through office door) and via Zoom. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-414-5582
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
Dinosaurs, Dragons, and Monsters ... Oh, My!

Tue., April 23, 10-11 a.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

112 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

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Free

Children's Corner

The library's education team will share stories and activities that celebrate gigantic dinosaurs, soaring dragons, and wacky monsters of all shapes and sizes. Part of the Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales. Advance registration required. 217-558-8844
Chamber Job Fair

Tue., April 23, 4-6 p.m.

Crowne Plaza Springfield

3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield East Side

Bulletin Board

Annual spring job fair. Hosted by Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, along with presenting sponsor Lincoln Land Community College. This year’s fair will include both a Youth Job Fair from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the Traditional Job Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. 217-529-7777
Women in Baseball: The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Tue., April 23, 6-7 p.m.

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

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Free

History

Let’s play ball! Learn more about the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and its ties to Illinois. As famously quoted by Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own, “There’s no crying in baseball!” Founded by Philip K. Wrigley, the AAGPBL formed fifteen baseball teams throughout the upper Midwest between 1943 and 1954. In 1948, Springfield, Illinois was added to the League. As a result, the team became known as the Springfield Sallies and played at Fitzpatrick Memorial Stadium in Springfield, IL for one season. 217-753-4900
Open jam

Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 8-11 p.m. and Last Tuesday of every month, 8-11 p.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-670-2859
Rise Up and Recover

Tuesdays, 7 a.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

700 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Health & Fitness, Lectures & Meetings, Bulletin Board

Enter through the northeast door. Call for more information. 217-280-0220
Tuesdays Stewardship Workday

Nature, Science & Environment

Work with others or independently on a variety of stewardship projects at various properties. Learn about our properties and the diversity of plants and animals. Call or text for location and details. Hosted by the Friends of the Sangamon Valley. 217-493-3115
Weekly Card Games

Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. Continues through May 28

Chatham Area Public Library

600 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Free

Books & Authors

Social seniors can meet new people and have fun. Spades and Uno have recently been the games of choice, but new games are always welcome. 217-483-2713
A Matter of Balance

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. Continues through April 23

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

$30

Bulletin Board

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.Classes are held once a week for eight weeks, for two hours each. March 5, 2024 - April 23, 2024.Registration fee is $30. Full refund will be issued if five of the eight sessions are attended.For more information, call Justin Yuroff. 217-528-4035
Open mic with Bob Besser

Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Nov. 27

Golden Fox Brewing

2874 N. Dinneen St., Decatur Decatur

Live Music

(217) 330-9993
Open mic with Jim Ackerman

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through May 28

Silver Sevens Gaming Pub & Parlor

3217 Lake Plaza Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Live music every Tuesday. 217 585 0460