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"Collaboration" opening

Fri., Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

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Free or donation

Art & Architecture

Artists typically work alone on their art. "Collaboration" will be a challenge for artist members who choose to work on a piece with another artist(s). It will be a summons for viewers to participate as well. Can you identify the artwork that has been completed by two or maybe more artists? Check out the tags next to the art. Were you correct? Join the fun. Pick a date you plan to attend by visiting the eventbrite.com page. 217-720-2222
Oktoberfest

Sat., Sept. 21, 3 p.m.-1 a.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

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$10

Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink, Live Music, Bulletin Board

Family-friendly event celebrates the most well-known beer festival in the world. Features food, music by six bands, games for all and, of course, local craft brews. The bands are Supersuckers, Left Lane Cruiser, Age Birch, Prairie State of Mind, Sonic Sunday and Master Bastard.
Hope for the Holidays Fine Art and Craft Fair

Sat., Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 3, 12-4 p.m.

Hope Presbyterian Church

2211 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Free

Art & Architecture, Fundraisers and Galas, Bulletin Board, Fairs & Festivals

Begin the holiday shopping at this show which will feature more than 25 artists and craftsmen from the local area and surrounding states. Event features artist-filled raffle baskets as well as a selection of original photography, jewelry, pottery, handcrafted soaps, quilts, watercolors, glass, wood and fiber arts. Proceeds help support international Presbyterian mission co-workers. 217-546-6951
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
Mississippi Leghound

Fri., Sept. 13, 7-10 p.m.

Brookhills Golf Club

5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

Mississippi Leghound will play on the patio at Brookhills. 217-787-8495
Carolyn Schuh Memorial race

Fri., Sept. 13, 3-11 p.m.

Jacksonville Speedway

110 N. Westgate Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Sports

See MOWA sprints, MARA midgets, 305 sprints, street stocks and more racing action. 217-473-7355
Fossil Friday

Fri., Sept. 13, 3-5 p.m.

Henson Robinson Zoo

1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Anyone ever tell you to think big? Some animals took that too literally. See how you measure up against mastodons and brontosaurs. While you’re at it, check out some cool critters at the Henson Robinson Zoo! Fossil Friday is a fun educational event for all ages. For more information contact [email protected] or 217-782-0061. 217-782-0061
Tom and Geoff

Fri., Sept. 13, 5-8 p.m.

Bar Bella

2805 West White Oaks Dr., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

Enjoy the music of Bob Dylan and Tom Petty as well as blues, country and originals. (217) 726-9908
Friday Night Jazz & Blues - Kevin Hart Trio

Fri., Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

217-753-3519
Stereo Typical

Fri., Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m.

Locals Bar

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Central Illinois

Live Music

217-646-8013
Kapital Sound

Fri., Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-5806
Brian Shartzer, Folsom Prison Five

Fri., Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m.

The Stadium Bar & Grill

2300 N. Peoria Road, Springfield North Side

Live Music

Final night of the 2024 Coors Light Motor Rally series. 217-241-0905
Bodacious Bingo Bonanza

Fri., Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran School

515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield Springfield Area

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$25

Fundraisers and Galas

Save the date for Trinity's Bodacious Bingo Bonanza fundraiser! On September 13, dress in your radical 80s gear and bring your BFFs to Trinity's School Campus (515 S MacArthur) for a gnarly night of bingo, raffles, door prizes, and other competitions! Bingo boards are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, for 6 tickets for 10 rounds and a dauber. Additional Bingo boards may be purchased. Must be 18 years or older to enter. All funds benefit Trinity's new playground. 217-787-2323
The Guilty Boys

Fri., Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m.

Jamie's Route 66

3351 S. Sixth St., Southern View Southern View

Live Music

This three-piece combo covers an enormous range of music. 217-741-1377
Dave Littrell

Fri., Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Live-looping covers and originals.
Silas Tockey

Fri., Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m., Fri., Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m., Fri., Nov. 8, 6-9 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-726-6500
Deja Voodoo

Fri., Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.

The Blue Grouch

510 W. Maple Ave. S., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-527-8395
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet

Fri., Sept. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Obed and Isaac's

500 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Special Music Events, Live Music

Classical and popular music from the musicians of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Part of the Sips & Sounds series. ilsymphony.org. 217-522-2838
Date Night with Electric Bass Quintet

Fri., Sept. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

UIS Studio Theatre

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

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$17-$21

Special Music Events, Bulletin Board

Max Beckman has assembled an ensemble of four bass guitarists to present the unique sound of his original compositions that use only bass and vocals. The music is at times mellow, at times rhythmic, and always makes the listener ponder “am I really only hearing bass?” Event in partnership with UIS Music. 217-206-6160
Brandy Kristin Band

Fri., Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Weebles Bar & Grill

4136 N. Peoria Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

WQLZ's Summer Funder. 217-528-3337
Bones and Brews

Fri., Sept. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Trish & Mary's Public House

107 W. Cook, Suite A, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Check out the big, the bizarre, and the beastly. Stop by the interactive table and learn more about research ISM scientists are doing around the world. 217-782-0061
Forever Home Reline Ranch fundraiser

Fri., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Columbian Grand Hall Knights of Columbus 364

2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield Springfield Area

$15

Fundraisers and Galas

Funds raised will benefit the feline ranch. Food and drink available. 213-509898
Colin Helton Band

Fri., Sept. 13, 7-10 p.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-670-2859
Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Fri., Sept. 13, 7-10 p.m.

Long Bridge Golf Course

1055 Camp Sangamo Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-744-8311
Jay Larson Band

Fri., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Anchor Boat Club

407 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-1174
Chris Camp and His Blues Ambassadors

Sept. 13-14, 7-10:30 p.m.

Lime Street Cafe

951 S. Durkin Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

No cover

Live Music

Chris Camp and His Blues Ambassadors return for two nights of night of blues-inspired music. 217-793-1905
Public Opinion, Chopping Block, P.O.V., Prevention, Full Stride

Fri., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Dumb Records

418 E. Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

&10

Live Music

217-691-8991
Ocean State Quartet

Fri., Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

$10 donation at door

Live Music

The Ocean State Quartet plays bossa nova, jazz and blues for the opening of the Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space's "Collaboration" Exhibit. The Ocean State Quartet is Mark Russillo (vocals & harmonica), Jaro Howse (percussion), Adrian Russo (keyboard), and Ben Taylor (bass). 801-810-9278
Kayla Ray

Fri., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

The Backroom Lounge

713 N. Seventh St., Riverton Riverton

$25 at door

Live Music

217-629-9493
The Dead Optimists, Short Notice

Fri., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Pizza Records

59 E. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville Jacksonville

$10

Live Music

217-200-0896