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  • In Paradisum - Gabriel Faure Requiem

    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

    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

    Springfield PrideFest

    Sat., May 18

    Downtown Springfield

    Downtown, Springfield Downtown

    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

    Car showcase, meetup

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

    Burger King

    2 Corvette Dr., Litchfield Central Illinois

    Free

    Automobile showcase to bring together area car enthusiasts. Food and frozen drink specials inside restaurant. 217-321-4509
  • First Friday Open Studio

    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

    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

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    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
  • Abe Appreciation: Teacher Appreciation Week

    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

    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

  • Illinois Vietnam Veterans Vigil

    Through May 5

    Veterans Memorial Complex, Oak Ridge Cemetery

    1500 Monument Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

    A 24-hour vigil to honor all veterans and active-duty military with a focus on VietnamWar veterans. Visit the Vietnam Veterans Annual Vigil Facebook page for more information.
  • 217 Taco, Nacho & Margarita Week

    217 Taco, Nacho & Margarita Week

    Through May 5

    Various locations

    Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

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  • Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps

    Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps

    Sun., May 5, 3 p.m.

    Hoogland Center for the Arts Peggy Ryder Theatre

    420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

    Get Tickets

    $22; seniors and students $20

    A spoof of the old Alfred Hitchcock movie and loaded with Alfred Hitchcock film references. Four actors play over 140 characters in this fast-paced comedy. 217-523-2787
  • Student art show reception, opening

    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

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    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

  • Route 66 Mingle on the Square

    First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5

    Virden Square

    Downtown, Virden Central Illinois

    A bustling market featuring an array of vendors such as thrift stores, unique furniture boutiques, bookshops and crystal stores, plus local eats. See the Facebook event for more information.
  • "Pathways"

    "Pathways"

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

    SAA Collective Gallery

    105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

    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"

    "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

    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

  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Saturdays, 10 a.m.

    Springfield First United Methodist Church

    2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield West Side

    217-416-1648
  • Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

    Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

    Mondays-Saturdays

    Various locations

    Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

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    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
  • Karaoke

    Karaoke

    Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

    Silver Sevens Gaming Pub & Parlor

    3217 Lake Plaza Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Free

    217-585-0460
  • Karaoke

    Karaoke

    Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

    The Next Stop Saloon

    100 E. Cooke St., Mount Pulaski Central Illinois

    217-270-0043
  • Renegade Karaoke

    Renegade Karaoke

    Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

    Northern Lights Lounge

    500 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield North Side

    Enjoy the best karaoke in Springfield at Northern Lights Lounge every Saturday night. Come out to hear the best performances around Springfield's karaoke scene. 217-522-2275
  • Long Way Home

    Long Way Home

    Sun., May 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

    Harvest Market Coffee Bar

    3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

    Long Way Home is Kirsten Osterholt (vocals and guitar), Lacey Minnis (vocals) and Luke Dowdy (vocals and guitar). 217-793-3601
  • Ella Gibson

    Ella Gibson

    Sun., May 5, 1-4 p.m.

    Bar Bella

    2805 West White Oaks Dr., Springfield West Side

    217-726-6500
  • After School Special, Ricarda Rosalina, Solista Mariachi Gabriel

    After School Special, Ricarda Rosalina, Solista Mariachi Gabriel

    Sun., May 5, 1-9 p.m.

    El Arriero Mexican Restaurant

    4233 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

    Free

    Inaugural Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at El Arriero. Festival to be in parking lot. 217-670-2378
  • Ambrosia Moon

    Ambrosia Moon

    Sun., May 5, 2 p.m.

    Danenberger Family Vineyards

    12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

    217-488-6321
  • Rod Grant

    Rod Grant

    Sun., May 5, 2-5 p.m.

    The Alamo

    115 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music at The Alamo. 217-523-1455
  • JackAsh

    JackAsh

    Sun., May 5, 3-6 p.m.

    Whiskey Ridge Saloon

    10875 E. State Rt 29, Breckenridge Central Illinois

    Cinco De Mayo Sunday funday in Breckenridge. 217-588-0765
  • Kate Laine

    Kate Laine

    Sun., May 5, 3-6 p.m.

    It's All About Wine

    1305 Wabash Ave Suite M, Springfield Springfield Area

    217-546-9463
  • Denise La Grassa

    Denise La Grassa

    Sun., May 5, 3 p.m.

    Pop's Place

    4335 W. Main St., Decatur Decatur

    217-330-6546
  • Earth Prayers

    Earth Prayers

    Sun., May 5, 3 p.m.

    Rochester Community Park

    90 Wild Rose Lane, Rochester Rochester

    Free

    Earth Prayers is part of the Liturgical Arts Festival. In the intricate connections that bind together the entire web of life form a sacred balance. In solidarity for the stewardship of our earth, lies an opportunity for all the spiritual wisdoms of the Earth to work together, united in a common task – the renewal of this sacred balance. Join in the music, singing and dancing used by faith traditions in the Springfield area. Listen to wisdom from different sacred books, light a candle, work on a community mandala, at the beautiful open-air pavilion overlooking the pond at Rochester Park.
  • Kortney Leatherwood

    Kortney Leatherwood

    Sun., May 5, 3-6 p.m.

    Lucky's on the Square

    108 S. 6th St., Petersburg Central Illinois

    217-632-7037
  • Jeff Young and the Bad Grandpas

    Jeff Young and the Bad Grandpas

    Sun., May 5, 4-7 p.m.

    The Shed

    210 Carroll St., Pawnee Central Illinois

    217-646-8136
  • Bob and Nicky Besser

    Bob and Nicky Besser

    Sun., May 5, 4-6 p.m.

    Golden Fox Brewing

    2874 N. Dinneen St., Decatur Decatur

    217-330-9993
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