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Fashion for a Cause

Sun., April 21, 3-6 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$15 and up

Fundraisers and Galas

After five years, we are bringing back Fashion for a Cause!Join us we aim to enhance education, raise awareness, empower our community, and generate funds to combat cancer. Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024Time: 3-6 PMVenue: Danenberger Family VineyardsAddress: 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin, IL 62670 Interested in getting involved? We're currently seeking:🥻Designers🪞Fashion Stylists💇‍♀️ Hair Stylists💄Makeup Artists🧍‍♀️Models (All heights and sizes are welcome)📸 Media (Photographers/Videographers)📰 Press (Bloggers/Writers/Journalists)🏦 Sponsors🧑‍💼Vendors👫Volunteers To register or learn more, visit www.goodnewsent.biz/fashion Let's come together and make a difference in the fight against cancer… 217-993-4998
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
2024 Table Setting Luncheon

Fri., April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club

2626 S. Pasfield St., Springfield Springfield Area

$15

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board, Food & Drink

Celebrating 100 yearsKeeping Crafts AliveSpringfield Ceramics and Crafts Club is excited to celebrate 100 years as a leader in the arts & crafts community and charitable programs, by hosting a luncheon and craft exhibit. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or from club members. Members items made in classes provided by the club will be on display. Creative tablescape settings will be on display continuing our annual tradition.
"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
"Water, Sky, Stone, Clay"

Fridays, Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through April 27

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Enjoy the works of more than 20 gallery members. On the first Friday of each month gallery is open until 8pm. 217 622 7903
Jacksonville Speedway Races

Fridays, 5:30-10:30 p.m.

Jacksonville Speedway

110 N. Westgate Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Sports

Classes include 360 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stock and Micros. Check the Speedway’s website or Facebook for start times. 217-371-3653
ArtHAUS

Sat., April 20, 5-9 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 1-5 p.m.

ArtHAUS

Moss Avenue, Peoria Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$25

Art & Architecture

For art lovers, history buffs and anyone interested in exploring the historical beauty and new creative relevance of Moss Avenue. Walk along the historic tree-lined street of Moss Avenue and journey inside five beautiful houses and meet seven world-renowned artists from Peoria and beyond. 970-590-7597
Book Adoption Event

Wed., April 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Williamsville Public Library and Museum

217 N. Elm St., Williamsville Central Illinois

Books & Authors

Similar to a book sale, but instead of paying per book or bag, you make a donation in the box which will help support the work of the Friends of Williamsville Public Library and Museum, and give the items new homes. Books for all ages, DVD's and audiobooks. 217/566-3520
Group Art Therapy

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Continues through May 4

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Art & Architecture

Join artists Teri Zee and Janet Sgro as they teach how to use the expressive power of art as a therapeutic tool to benefit healing and well-being. Be a part of this new, imaginative and inspiring workshop and enjoy the creative process as you construct your own special support animal. 217-899-9786
Springfield Flea Market

Sun., April 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield East Side

$2

Bulletin Board

Discover hidden treasures as vendors showcase a wide array of merchandise including vintage items, collectibles, antiques and new and used items. Children 12 and under free. 217-622-8381
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
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
Springfield Chess Club

Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Free

Bulletin Board

Casual games for the public and club members of all ages and skill levels. Meets weekly at the White Oaks Mall food court. 217-726-2584
Open mic with Joel Honey and Silas Tockey

Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Open mic at Boones with your hosts Silas & Joel. 217-679-3752
My, Myself & Schy

Thu., April 25, 6-9 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Live Music

Me, Myself & Schy play Americana favorites on guitar, fiddle, mandolin and pedal steel. 217-679-3752
Manny Lee

Second and Third Thursday of every month, 6-9 p.m. and Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

Casa Real Cantina and Grill

1121 W. Lincolnshire Blvd., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Join Manny for an enchanting evening. As a classically trained vocalist and skilled acoustic guitarist, Manny brings a diverse blend of American coffee house genres, from folk and blues to country and rock, even weaving in passionate Neapolitan love songs, classical guitar. 217-303-5323
Samba Llamas

Fri., April 26, 5-7 p.m.

Pease's at BUNN Gourmet

2941 Plaza Dr., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

Live music with the Samba Llamas. 217-793-1840
Pepper Sprouts

Fri., April 26, 5-7:30 p.m.

Hy-Vee Wahlburgers

2115 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Pepper Sprouts plays acoustic covers. Trish is a little bit country while Mandy is a little bit rock 'n' roll. 217-726-1001
Autism Support of Central Illinois UnGala

Sat., April 27, 7 p.m.

Get Tickets
$50 per family

Fundraisers and Galas

Autism Support of Central Illinois invites you to attend an un-Gala to celebrate Autism Awareness Month. An un-Gala is the exact opposite of a gala. You simply buy tickets to stay home and not attend an event - talk about sensory friendly! Each table receives a virtual un-Gala toolkit including:- family dinner recipes- movie and tv suggestions- family friendly activities- information and resources for local autism services Toolkit will be emailed about a week before the event! 217-803-0097
Lucky Tom Cat Club CFA Cat Show

Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Illinois Building, Gate 1 (Main Gate), Illinois State Fairgrounds

1101 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Come see a lot of different breeds of registered cats competing for ribbons. Household pets also will compete against other household pets. Event includes vendors and also rescue cats available for adoption. Baked goods will be sold to benefit Forever Home Feline Ranch. 309-369-3683
Daryl Mosley

Sat., April 27, 6-8 p.m.

Sidney Christian Church

305 East Main, Sidney Central Illinois

Free A free-will love offering will be received

Live Music

Singer-songwriter Daryl Mosley, a Grand Ole Opry veteran, brings his touring ministry to Sidney. Stay for refreshments and meet Mosley after the concert. 217-688-2224
Jaik Willis with Tom Irwin

Sat., April 27, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Pizza Records

59 E. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville Jacksonville

Get Tickets
$10

Live Music

Chicago recording artist Jaik Willis, a self-described "freakshow folk-like beatboxing guitarist and multi-phonic scatsinging troubadour one-man band," is coming through Jacksonville on an early spring tour. Springfield troubadour Tom Irwin opens the show. Doors open at 6:30pm with music starting at 7. 217-200-0896
Open mic

Fourth Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stella Coffee & Tea

1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Music in the morning! Acoustic musicians are welcome to sign up to play a song or two to entertain our coffee and tea crowd. Hosted by Rich Van Dorn. 262-622-3151
Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour

Sun., April 28, 12:30-5 p.m.

Woodlawn Farm

1463 Geirke Lane, Jacksonville Jacksonville

Adult $20, children $10

History

Guides in period attire will tell the fascinating stories of the brave men and women of our history while you are bused to the Underground Railroad sites. Meet at Illinois College McGaw Fine Arts Center (free parking behind the center). Includes light refreshments. Reservations required. 309-678-7716
Bluey’s Big Play

Tue., April 30, 6-8 p.m. and Wed., May 1, 6-8 p.m.

UIS Performing Arts Center

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$33-$131

Children's Corner

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before,. 217-206-6160
Capital Area Concert Band

Tue., April 30, 7-8 p.m.

LLCC Trutter Center

5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Special Music Events

The Capital Area Concert Band (CACB) celebrates its 50th anniversary of “sharing the joy of live music” with the metro-Springfield community. The public is invited to a free, one-hour concert at The Trutter Center on the Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) campus in Springfield at 7pm. The CACB will perform a playlist of well-known standards and newer compositions for a lively concert that will have audience members toe-tapping along with the musicians. 217-971-5008
Baaad Boyz

Wed., May 1, 6-9 p.m.

Obed and Isaac's

500 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Part of the "Live Music" in the Beer Garden series. 217-670-0627
Hy-Vee Perks 40

Wed., May 1, 6-10 p.m.

Jacksonville Speedway

110 N. Westgate Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Get Tickets
$10-$100

Sports

Jacksonville is the destination for some midweek World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car action to kick off the month of May. The bullring makes a popular return to the schedule for the first time since 2021 and promises to provide a thrilling night of racing. General admission and VIP tickets vary by age: Adult, $50; Teen (11-18), $25; -Children (10 and younger), $10. VIP tickets: Adult, $100; Teen, $35; Children, $20. 217-371-3653
Live music

Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25

Obed and Isaac's

500 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Join us in the Beer Garden at Obed & Isaacs each week as we highlight Springfield's finest musicians. This summer series will be centered around the Moonlight Market and Yappy Days events on Wednesday from May to Sept 2024. We hope to see you enjoying these jam sessions because each week is a unique and different style of music. 217-670-0627
Moonlight Market

First Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. and Third Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 18

Jackson Street

Between Sixth and Seventh streets, Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board, Live Music

Annual outdoor event features 20 to 30 artisans from central Illinois.