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  • 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
  • Pillsburied: Multiple Resurrections

    Pillsburied: Multiple Resurrections

    Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21

    Springfield Art Association

    700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

    Free

    Third in a series of art exhibits created from and about the ruins of the Pillsbury Mill factory in Springfield. The work includes depictions and interpretations of the abandoned factory, and sculptures and collages created from objects and materials found on site. Also includes artworks rescued from the rubble of the Adams Street fire, where the preceding exhibit was mounted. 217-523-2631
  • Edwards Place Guided Tours

    Edwards Place Guided Tours

    Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 & 2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21

    Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

    700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

    Adults $5, children 10 and younger free

    A guided tour through the newly-restored first and second floors. The home is interpreted to 1857 and furnished with wonderful examples of Victorian furniture, including many pieces that belonged to the Edwards family. See the authentic "Lincoln Courting Couch" from the parlor of the Ninian Edwards home where Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married and a piano that was likely played at their wedding. Closed on national holidays 217-523-2631
  • 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
  • Old Capitol Farmers Market

    Old Capitol Farmers Market

    Wednesdays, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26

    Old Capitol Farmers Market

    Fourth and Adams streets, Springfield Downtown

    Shop for fresh local produce, baked goods and products. Please note health guidelines will be followed. Sponsored by HSHS St. John's Hospital. 217-544-1723

  • 1908 Race Riot Walking Tour

    Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Continues through Nov. 9

    Fifth & Adams street

    Intersection of 5th & Adams, Springfield Downtown

    Donations welcome

    This 60-minute tour examines the devastating 1908 Race Riot that destroyed and affected the lives of many of Abraham Lincoln’s African American friends and their descendants. Good walking shoes and water recommended. 217-782-6302
  • "Vibrancy Realized"

    "Vibrancy Realized"

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

    SAA Collective Gallery

    105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

    See the pastel paintings and glass sculptures of artists Sheri Ramsey and Michelle Ryan. The artworks are unified by their reflections on nature and the moody resonance of emotion, creating an experience full of energy and life. 217-544-2787
  • "Person(Re)alities: Paintings & Drawings by Art Silver"

    "Person(Re)alities: Paintings & Drawings by Art Silver"

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

    SAA Collective Gallery

    105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

    The Underground Gallery, inside of the SAA Collective, presents figurative and other paintings by juried artist Art Silver. Silver is inspired by how body language tells complex stories about who we are, what we are doing, and how we relate to our environment and each other. 217-544-2787

  • Black History Walk

    Saturdays, 2 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

    Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

    1500 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

    Donations welcome

    This 90-minute walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery focuses on the history of Springfield’s African American community, discussing great tragedies, as well as stories of success in the face of adversity and prejudice. Water and good hiking shoes recommended. 217-782-6302

  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Saturdays, 10 a.m.

    Springfield First United Methodist Church

    2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield West Side

    217-416-1648
  • 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
  • Angel Brown's Smooth N' Blue Band

    Angel Brown's Smooth N' Blue Band

    Fri., Sept. 27, 7-10:30 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 28, 7-10:30 p.m.

    Lime Street Cafe

    951 S. Durkin Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

    The Smooth N' Blue Band features Angel Brown, Rick Gasparin, Bob Hagler and Gary Niehaus. 217-726-5348
  • Cat adoptions

    Cat adoptions

    Fourth and First Saturday of every month, 12-3 p.m.

    Ace Hardware

    1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

    Forever Home Feline Ranch will have cats available for adoption. Opportunities are also available for fostering and volunteering. Donations welcome. 217-787-5100

  • “Something So Horrible, The Springfield Race Riot of 1908”

    Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

    1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

    Free

    Open during regular museum hours. The exhibit demonstrates why we keep bringing up something so horrible as a race riot and why we have not gotten over it. It clarifies what happened and why, and it seeks understanding of how 1908 speaks to today, expose our tradition of violence and to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equality. spiaahm.org. Donations accepted. 217-391-6323

  • 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.
  • Karaoke

    Karaoke

    First Saturday of every month, 8-1 a.m.

    AJ's Corner

    101 E. Mulberry St., Chatham Chatham

    217-483-3213
  • After School Special

    After School Special

    Sat., Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Sat., Jan. 11, 7 p.m., Sat., March 1, 7 p.m., Sat., May 17, 7 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 2, 7 p.m.

    1905 Brewing Co.

    301 S. Chestnut St., Assumption Central Illinois

    Free

    217-992-2424
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