Events

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Mon., Jan. 20

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Lincoln Presidential Library to honor MLK’s memory with a day of activities. Nonprofit organizations can get free admission Jan. 20 SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Monday, Jan. 20, by presenting his most famous speech and offering free admission to community groups that work to better the lives of others. The presidential library will also host a blood drive on the holiday that is often called a “national day of service.” The highlight of the day is actor Reggie Guyton reading King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. He… 217-558-8939

Forever Feline

Mon., Jan. 20, 5-8 p.m.

It's All About Wine

1305 Wabash Ave., Springfield Jerome

$20

Food & Drink

Wine tasting event to benefit the Forever Home Feline Ranch. Come join our event! $20.00 entrance fee will get you food, three drink tickets for either wine, domestic beer, soda or water and name in the litter pan to win some raffle prizes. We will also be holding a silent auction. (217) 503-9898

Tas Cru

Mon., Jan. 20, 7 p.m.

The Alamo

115 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Blue Monday 217-523-1455

PFLAG Regular Meeting

Mon., Jan. 20, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., Feb. 17, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., March 16, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., April 20, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., May 18, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., June 15, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., July 20, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., Aug. 17, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., Sept. 21, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., Oct. 19, 7-8:15 p.m., Mon., Nov. 16, 7-8:15 p.m. and Mon., Dec. 21, 7-8:15 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

745 Woodside Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

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PFLAG offers a safe space for LGBTQA persons and their family and friends to come together and share their experiences and give support. 217-585-9550

Eleanor Spiess-Ferris: Daphne's Sister

Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Art & Architecture

Paintings and drawings trace the development of the artist's distinctive figures across her career. Curated by Doug Stapleton. Museum admission. 217-782-7386

Rock and Rolled

Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4:30 p.m. Continues through March 2

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Special Music Events, Nature, Science & Environment

Imagine a museum exhibition inspired by the music that we love from the last fifty years. It would feature painting, photography, sculpture, installation and illustrations. Then we pair the art with rocks, minerals, fossils and meteorites from our world renowned Geology Collection at the Illinois State Museum. This is ROCKED & ROLLED! A celebration of music that has defined the culture combined with timeless geological specimens embodying the structure of the earth from our permanent collection. Featuring the artwork of Daniel McAdam, Judy & Bill Anderson, Yams, Christine Duray, Warren Linn, Larry Brogan, Dylan Fish, Plastic Crimewave, John Spear,… 217-782-7386

Facing Homelessness Exhibition

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 24

M.G. Nelson Family Gallery

700 N. Fourth Street, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

The SAA, in cooperation with Helping Hands Shelter, is proud to open this moving exhibition, which will be on display through January 24. This portrait exhibition documents the stories, trials and innovations for survival of homeless men of Springfield. 217-523-2631

A Year in the Life of Chris Britt

Through Feb. 14

LLCC James S. Murray Gallery

5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Politics, Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

The James S. Murray Gallery at Lincoln Land Community College will host the exhibit “A Year in the Life of Chris Britt” from Jan. 13-Feb. 14. The public is invited to view the exhibit, which features Britt’s editorial cartoons, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is located on the upper level of Menard Hall on the LLCC Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. The exhibit features a selection of cartoons, which draw attention to some of the key events and issues in the recent past. They showcase Britt's powerful and thought-provoking navigation through the landscape of American… 217-786-4967

Manic Mic Karaoke

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

Big Shots Bar

2000 Peoria Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-679-3386

Open mic

Mondays, 9-11:59 p.m.

Craft Beer Bar

430 Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Open mic every Monday 9-12

Open auditions/crew interviews

Jan. 21-22, 6-10 p.m.

UIS Studio Theatre

1 University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Auditions

All are welcome! Crew Interviews @ 6pm; Auditions @ 7pm for Twelfth Night. UIS Theatre strives to have our productions reflect the diversity of our world. As such, actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identifications, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to audition for all of our productions. 217-206-8307

Behind the Scene Stories

Tue., Jan. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Buy Tickets

Free

History, Lectures & Meetings, Books & Authors

Four well-known local authors will share behind-the-scene surprises and discuss some of the unusual, humorous and perhaps scandalous historic facts and myth busters they've discovered as they delved into old records and dusty photos or conducted face-to-face interviews. Speakers are Mike Kienzler, Taylor Pensoneau, Cinda Ackerman Klickna and Tara McClellan McAndrews. Sponsored by the Sangamon County Historical Society. 217-652-1988

Bingo

Tue., Jan. 21, 7-9 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

free

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Buzzed Bingo is back. There will be eight rounds and the winner of each round will win prizes from fabulous downtown businesses! Free to play! Seating is first come, first serve but we will be doing this monthly.

Open mic with Sarah Schneider

Tue., Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-670-2859

Non-Fiction

Tue., Jan. 21, 7 p.m.

AMC Classic Parkway Pointe 8

3025 Lindbergh Avenue, Springfield West Side

Film & Television

Set in the Parisian publishing world, this story traces the fallout between friends when lines between fact and fiction are blurred. Part of the Molly Schlich Independent-International Film Series. Adults $8, students $4 with ID. springfieldart.org.

Freedom from smoking class

Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 25

Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation

228 W. Miller St., Springfield Springfield Area

Buy Tickets

$30

Health, Bulletin Board

The American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking class meets at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation every Tuesday from 5-6:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 and will conclude after seven weeks on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. During this course, participants will set a quit date, create a personalized plan to prepare for quitting and build strategies for managing stressors during and after you quit. Cost for the course is $30. If you need financial assistance to cover the cost of this class, please call 217-788-3559. Complete the registration and pre-class questionnaire here:https://www.memorialmedical.com/services/regional-cancer-center/smoking-cessation-classes/smoking-cessation 217-788-3559

JCB Entertainment Karaoke

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Continues through Dec. 29

The Alibi

320 E. Main St., Rochester Rochester

Live Music

Tuesday night karaoke. 217-498-1129

Illinois Community Trees

Wed., Jan. 22, 5-6 p.m.

Lincoln Library,

326 S. 7th Street, Springfield Downtown

Free

Lectures & Meetings, Nature, Science & Environment

At the request of the Springfield Urban Forestry Commission, Mike Brunk, who was the Arborist in Urbana, Illinois for 34 years and is currently the Urban Forestry Administrator at the Ill. Dept. of Natural Resources, will present this educational program about the importance of trees in the urban environment. 217-544-6084

Racial Reconciliation: An Evening with Latasha Morrison

Wed., Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m.

Hope Church

3000 Lenhart Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Lectures & Meetings

Join Diversity Expert and Unity Champion Latasha Morrison, founder of Be The Bridge and author of new book, Be The Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation. We will have a conversation on race, social justice, and what Christians can do to lead the way toward reconciliation. 787-1446

Al Kitchen

Wed., Jan. 22, 7-10 p.m.

Arlington's

210 Broadway, Springfield Downtown

free

Live Music

Live music with guest singers 217-679-6235

Open mic with Devin Williams

Wed., Jan. 22, 7-10 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

free

Live Music

Ladies and Gentlemen, time to show your skills! Devin Williams will be hosting an open mic for two hours and then closing the evening with his own performance! Don't miss it!

Open mic with Tom and Geoff

Wed., Jan. 22, 7 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Out-of-town

Live Music

217-483-7078

Free computer classes

Wednesdays, 10-11, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. & 2-3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 29

Goodwill Administrative Offices

1220 Outer Park Drive, Springfield Springfield Area

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Computer basics, online safety, social media, cloud storage and more. Afternoon classes at 2pm are held at the Springfield Urban League, 100 N. 11th St. Register by calling 217-789-0400.

Misinterpreting Mary tour

Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. & 1-2 p.m. Continues through March 11

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Included with museum admission. Sign up in person the day of the tour.

History

Our newest guided tour will take guests through the Museum to learn more about Mary Lincoln’s life before, during and after Abraham Lincoln. Twice each Wednesday from January 8 through March 11, our interpreters will lead you in a discussion of Mary’s crucial contributions to Lincoln’s political career and her influence during the White House years. You’ll also learn about the losses she had to endure throughout her life and how those losses contributed to Mary’s behavior – especially in her later years. Was she insane? The answer, much like Mary, is complicated. 217-588-8844

Wednesday Night Connection

Wednesdays, 5:45-7:30 p.m. Continues through March 25

Athens Christian Church

1411 E. Route 29, Athens Out-of-town

donation for meal

Bulletin Board

Wednesday Night Connection at Athens Christian Church Athens Christian Church invites everyone to join them for Wednesday Night Connection each Wednesday evening January 15 through March 22nd. Free blood pressure screenings start at 5:30 p.m. Supper is served in the church’s Family Life Center from 5:45-6:20 p.m. Then, studies and classes for all ages meet throughout the building from 6:30-7:30 p.m., with nurseries provided. The gym will open for students (grades 7-12) from 7:30-8:00 p.m. 217-636-8463

1000 Women Strong

Thu., Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

2744 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

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Habitat Sangamon Halfway Rally. Let's get together to celebrate our accomplishments so far and get fired up to finish strong. We are well on our way to meeting our fundraising objective for the 3rd annual 1000 Women Strong Build. Please plan on attending and enjoying some social time together. Bring friends and family that might enjoy getting involved. 787-7209

Night at the Museum Overnight

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Buy Tickets

$70 non-members, $50 members

Children's Corner

Night at the Museum OvernightFriday, February 7, 6:30 pm - Saturday February 8, 8 amRegistration required by Monday, January 27Family rate one child and one adult: $70 non-members, $50 members; each additional participant $30 non-members, $20 membersGroups of 10 or more: $30 per person A Night at the Museum Overnight is a rare opportunity for you to visit the Museum after dark. This fun-filled nocturnal adventure is open to families and groups with children ages 7-12. Take part in science and art activities, explore the museum, and end the night sleeping with the exhibits… 217-782-6044

After School Special

Thu., Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

2744 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

3rd Annual 1000 Women Strong - Halfway Rally. This is a public event hosted by Sangamon County Habitat for Humanity. Come learn about their mission, and this project specifically. Refreshments will be available as well as live music by After School Special. 787-7209

Stuart Smith

Thu., Jan. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Pease's at Bunn Gourmet

2941 Plaza Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Live music. 217-793-1840

Jackpot Karaoke w/Debbie Cakes

Thu., Jan. 23, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

The Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music