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Book signing

Sat., May 4, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

HodgePodge Heaven, White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield White Oaks Mall

Free

Books & Authors

Local author D.L. Dennis will talk about and sign copies of his book, The Witwer Files. The book was inspired by uncontrolled violence, a murder, a trial and struggles of a small Midwestern town in the 1900s. 217-652-9620
Spirituality Opening Exhibit

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
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
Village Cleanup Day

Sat., May 4, 9 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Square

101 N. Main St., Chatham Chatham

Free

Bulletin Board

Volunteers will pick up trash along village streets and green spaces. Bring gloves and wear bright colors. Coffee, doughnuts and trash bags will be provided. Sponsored by Chatham Area Chamber and Chatham Jaycees. 217-483-6450
Hammer-In

Sat., May 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Clayville Historic Site

Route 125, Pleasant Plains Central Illinois

History

The blacksmiths will be working and all of the buildings will be open for this popular annual event. 217-481-4430
Dollar Kids Day: All About Weather!

Sat., May 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
Children 5-12 $1

Children's Corner

Saturday, May 4, is our final “Dollar Kids Day” celebrating our latest exhibit that’s created just for kids - The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY! Meteorologists from the National Weather Service office in Lincoln will be in the museum plaza from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., inspiring future meteorologists with tornado and lightning generator demonstrations, as well as providing severe weather safety information and answering weather related questions. To make the exhibit accessible to as many people as possible, the ALPLM will admit children 5-12 will be admitted for a dollar each, rather than the usual price of $6… 217-558-8844
Free Comic Book Day

Sat., May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ComicWerx Collectibles, LLC

2315 S. First St., Springfield Jerome

Free

Books & Authors

Get a free comic book or two, and a free "Star Wars" comic while they last. Also, register for prizes. 901-213-7217
Jane Austen Tea

Sat., May 4, 1 p.m.

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

$45 or $40 for SAA members

Food & Drink

Learn about popular tea customs of the past, while participating in a program focused on Jane Austen, author of the classic novel, Pride and Prejudice. Includes tea, tea foods and gifts. 217-523-2631
Totally Taylor Swift Skate Party

Sat., May 4, 1-3 p.m.

Nelson Center Ice Arena

Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$25

Special Music Events, Sports

Calling all Swifties. Skate to all of your favorite Taylor songs and dress in your favorite era. All ages welcome. Admission fee includes skate rental, cat eyeliner application, red lipstick, glitter bar, hair tinsel, selfie station, friendship bracelets, football station, Stanley raffle ticket and more…. Pre-registration and payment are required. Only 150 spots available. Send questions through the Springfield Figure Skating Club Facebook site or text 217-638-5199. Text 217-638-5199
Missa Gaia

Sat., May 4, 2 & 7 p.m.

First Christian Church Springfield

700 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Faith & Philosophy

As part of the biennial interfaith Liturgical Arts Festival, Missa Gaia is a contemporary ecumenical and ecological Mass celebrating the Earth, featuring lyrical melodies, dynamic rhythms from Africa, Brazil and American gospel traditions, incorporating traditional Latin and biblical texts and interweaving the voices of wolf, whale and harp seals. A community choir directed by Rev. Michael Riggs, First Christian Church features soloist Blake Martin on soprano saxophone. These performances will call forth a renewed commitment to cherish the earth, audience members will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from Sierra Club Sangamon Valley Group and Faith in Place. 528-3407
Sean Taylor & Jason Burke, Not Petty, The Get Down

Sat., May 4, 2 p.m.-12 a.m.

Daugherty's Pub

13442 Illinois Route 78, Chandlerville Central Illinois

Live Music

Musical entertainment for the Gifts From Maggie 3rd Annual Memorial Ride fundraiser, which starts and ends at Daugherty's Pub. Taylor and Burke play from 2 to 3:30pm, Not Petty plays 4-7pm with The Get Down playing 8pm-midnight. 217-458-2326
Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield

Sat., May 4

Springfield Area Arts Council

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Faith & Philosophy

Liturgical Arts Festival, a biennial interfaith event, is inspired by the beautiful diversity of faith traditions within our own community. Liturgical arts are all the ways the people connect with the Divine through creativity and beauty: music, dance, drama, poetry, visual arts, and architecture. LAFS programs are accessible to those of any faith or none; and are free and open to the public. A full schedule is TBA. 217-753-3519
Parks for Pollinators - Milkweed Giveaway

Sat., May 4

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Learn about planting milkweed, the importance of pollinator gardens and how you can help with the pollinator garden in your neighborhood park. Take home free milkweed. 9-11am at the Nelson Center in Lincoln Park. 1-3pm at Jaycee Park 2400 E. Monroe and Washington Park 1501 South Grand Ave.
Liturgical and Sacred Art Exhibit

Sat., May 4, 4-6 p.m.

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

The Liturgical and Sacred Art Exhibit at Springfield Art Association is part of the biennial interfaith Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield. It is a nationwide juried art exhibition. Liturgical arts are all the ways people connect with the Divine through creativity and beauty in the visual arts, in all mediums. The festival is inspired by the beautiful diversity of faith traditions within our own community. LAFS programs are accessible to those of any faith or none. 217-523-2631
Kentucky Derby Party

Sat., May 4, 4-10 p.m.

Sherman Athletic Club

300 S. First St., Sherman Central Illinois

Free

Food & Drink

Put on your big hats and bow ties and join us to watch the 150th Kentucky Derby! The main race will start at 5:24 p.m. and will last about 2 minutes. Beer, wine, cocktails and soda are available for purchase and Delicious Lee Dishes food truck will be on-site. 217-496-3122
Pizzazz

Sat., May 4, 4-7 p.m.

Sliderz Bar & Grill

5995 US-36, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-864-9227
War Road Gypsy

Sat., May 4, 5-8 p.m.

South Fork Pub

132 Central Ave., Kincaid Central Illinois

Live Music

217-237-2099
Art exhibition featuring Pen Brady, Meghan Tippy Reese

Sat., May 4, 6-8 p.m.

David Strawn Art Gallery

331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Free

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

Opening reception for exhibit featuring works by Pen Brady (acrylic paint/Indian ink paintings) and Meghan Tippy Reese (hand-fabricated geometry and art deco jewelry). Gallery talk by artists at 6:30pm. Exhibit runs through May 26. 217-243-9390
Highway 615

Sat., May 4, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

No cover

Live Music

Happy hour. 227-529-5806
Grounded

Sat., May 4, 6 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-5806
Isaiah Case

Sat., May 4, 6-8 p.m.

Twisted Tree Music Hall

1061 E. Morton Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Get Tickets
$10

Live Music

813-334-4061
Broken Stone

Sat., May 4, 6 p.m.

The Crowbar

1964 IL-48, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-7908
Allison Jones

Sat., May 4, 6-9 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music
Menace to Sobriety

Sat., May 4, 6 p.m.

Weebles Bar & Grill

4136 N. Peoria Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-528-3337
Timo Arthur

Sat., May 4, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-793-3601
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library "Kentucky Derby Themed" fundraiser

Sat., May 4, 6:30-9 p.m.

Broadgauge

101 North 7th St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$35

Fundraisers and Galas

Join us for an evening of great food, amazing country music (Ronda Brown & Marc Bubret), prizes and a chance to win best Kentucky Derby themed hat contest! Gather and celebrate with us as we raise funds to encourage local youth literacy. In the last year over 200 books have been put into the hands of children in Menard County through Dolly Parton's inspiring Imagination Library Foundation. 773 480 2326