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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

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$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
Springfield Civic Garden Club

Mon., May 6, 9:30 a.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

533 S. Walnut St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Bulletin Board, Lectures & Meetings, Nature, Science & Environment

This month, Susan Helm will share her story of becoming an active community volunteer specializing in establishing pollinator gardens and habitats using native plants. She became interested in this in 2012 while directing a group of 25 University of Illinois extension volunteers to establish two pollinator gardens at the Dana-Thomas House. Since then, she has worked with both the city of Springfield and the Springfield Park District to establish and support pollinator gardens. She and fellow volunteer Brenda Larison have grown more than 2,500 native milkweeds, a favored pollinator for monarch butterflies, for giveaway through the parks for the last… 217-899-3283
The Dig 3

Mon., May 6, 7 p.m.

The Alamo

115 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Blue Monday. 217-523-1455
Antiphon: Verse Responds to Art Responds to Spirit

Mon., May 6, 7 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Spoken Word

Event is part of the biennial interfaith Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield. This is a new art-and-poetry program partnering with the Pharmacy Gallery and Springfield Poets and Writers. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space will present the creativity of: "SPIRITUALITY," a new exhibit with art created by gallery members. Light refreshments will be available. 801-810-9278
LLCC Jazz Band Performance

Mon., May 6, 7-9 p.m.

Lincoln Land Community College

5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Special Music Events, Bulletin Board

SPRINGFIELD — The Lincoln Land Community College Choir and Band invite the public to upcoming free concerts this spring on the LLCC campus at 5250 Shepherd Rd. in Springfield. The LLCC Jazz Band performs in concert Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The performance will feature jazz standards including “St. James Infirmary,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “That Old Black Magic” and more. The band is directed by Jason Waddell, LLCC professor of music. More info here: https://www.llcc.edu/news/choir-and-band-SP-24 217-786-2200
Abe Appreciation: Teacher Appreciation Week

Through May 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Bulletin Board

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is on a mission to make a visit to the Presidential Museum an experience everyone can enjoy. We also want to give back to groups that support our community. Abe Appreciation is a series of such events, and we want to recognize teachers the week of May 4-10. All teachers, teacher aides, and school administrators will receive free admission. Please present a school-issued ID card or other proof of employment. Advance registration is not required. 217-558-8844
Student art show reception, opening

Through May 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

LLCC James S. Murray Gallery

5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

The Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery at Lincoln Land Community College will host the 2024 Student Art Show from April 25 to May 10. The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is located on the upper level of Menard Hall on the LLCC Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. A reception will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on April 25. Awards will be presented at 6 p.m. The exhibit features a variety of works, including drawing, digital photography, film, ceramics and 3D sculptures alongside digital designs, animations and more… 217-786-4967
Kids Fare Garden Club

Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Continues through June 3

Enos Park Neighborhood Garden

1022 N. Fifth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Children's Corner, Nature, Science & Environment

This free gardening club for school-aged children will be taught by Alana Reynolds of Grow Springfield and the Butler School Garden. Children will help manage three raised beds in the EPNG. Drop-in welcome. 217-610-0720
Chair aerobics for seniors

Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Athens Christian Church

1411 E. Route 29, Athens Central Illinois

Free

Health & Fitness

Chair aerobics at Athens Christian ChurchJoin senior citizen friends each Monday and Wednesday morning at 9:00 am for CHAIR AEROBICS at Athens Christian Church (1411 E State Route 29). Chair aerobics is suitable for everyone, with gentle exercises that develop flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and fitness. There is no charge for this activity For more information, please contact the church office at 217-636-8463. 217-636-8463
Chair Aerobics at Athens Christian Church

Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Athens Christian Church

1411 E. Route 29, Athens Central Illinois

Free

Health & Fitness

Join senior friends at every Monday and Wednesday morning from 9-10 a.m. for chair aerobics. It's free and is suitable for everyone, with gentle exercises that develop flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and fitness. 217-636-8463
Let's Get Fit

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

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Health & Fitness, Sports

Let's Get Fit is a chair based group exercise program designed specifically to meet the needs of older adults who are looking to incorporate more physical activity into their lives. These classes consist of aerobic, strengthening, balance and flexibility exercises.Meets in person. 217-528-4035
Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

Mondays-Saturdays

Various locations

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

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
Overeaters Anonymous

Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

Unity Church

417 E. Cordelia St., Springfield Southern View

Bulletin Board, Lectures & Meetings

The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. 217-416-1648
Al Kitchen

Mondays, 6-9 p.m.

Fulgenzi's Pizza and Pasta

1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Live music and dancing. 217-502-9815
Progress Not Perfection Al-Anon

Mondays, 6 p.m.

Bulletin Board, Health & Fitness, Lectures & Meetings

Meets in person in handicapped-accessible private home in Riverton. Parking is available. Call for more information or find other meetings at spi-alanon.weebly.com. 217-899-0432
Honest, Open and Willing Al-Anon

Mondays, 7 p.m.

Parkway Christian Church

2700 Lindbergh Blvd., Springfield West Side

Lectures & Meetings

Meeting in-person (enter through office door) and via Zoom. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-414-5582
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
Capital Area Woodworkers Guild

Tue., May 7, 6-7:30 p.m.

MCL Restaurant & Bakery-Springfield

2151 Wabash Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Bulletin Board

Monthly meeting. Paul Cragoe will present a cabinet he made. Social time at 5pm with meeting to follow. 217-787-8706
Creation Stories: An Interfaith Discussion

Tue., May 7, 6 p.m.

Temple Israel

1140 Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Faith & Philosophy

Creation Stories: An Interfaith Discussion, a part of the Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield, will include panelists from different faith traditions. Every world religion and culture has looked at all the complex and beautiful life on our planet and wondered how it all came to be. All religions address the issue of the creation of the universe and are replete with statements on the importance of the harmony between human life and the natural world. The discussion will also address how faith communities can be responsible stewards of our planet Earth and commit to living out their highest aspirations toward… 217-546-2841
Lincoln and American Immigration

Tue., May 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
Free

History, Lectures & Meetings, Bulletin Board, Books & Authors

Abraham Lincoln historian Harold Holzer will speak about his new book, Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration. Register to attend in person or via live-stream. Event presented by Center for Lincoln Studies with the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. 217 492-4241
Illinois Libraries Present! The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tue., May 7, 7-8 p.m.

Free

Books & Authors

Registration Required via Zoom. The Many Lives of Kal Penn Kal Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and the Christmas comedy The Santa Clauses for Disney+. His first book You Can’t Be Serious was released on November 2, 2021 from Simon and Schuster/Gallery Books. He also narrates the audiobook. Kal Penn will be joined in conversation with Bridget Petrites, Evanston Public Library… 217-483-2713
Chicago

Tue., May 7, 7:30 p.m.

UIS Performing Arts Center

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$34-$99

Theater & Comedy, Special Music Events, Bulletin Board

After 25 years, this tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz has one show-stopping song after another with amazing dancing. 217-206-6160
The Young Dubliners with Skibbereen

Tue., May 7, 7:30 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$15-$20

Live Music

For 30 years, The Young Dubliners have been one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands. The band is maintaining a busy tour schedule and has begun work on a 10th studio album. Springfield's own Skibbereen will open. 217-488-6321
Advance Care Planning Informational Session

First Tuesday of every month, 12-1 p.m.

Lectures & Meetings

Advance Care Planning (ACP) involves an open discussion with patients, family and loved ones, and their healthcare providers about healthcare wishes. Join us as we discover the value of ACP, explore how to have these important conversations with your family and loved ones, learn how to document your wishes, and how you can access the ACP service through Memorial Health.Held the first Tuesday of every month at 12pm -1pm (CST)Who should attend? Any adult (18+) interested in starting Advance Care Planning. 217-788-0185
“Something So Horrible, The Springfield Race Riot of 1908”

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

History

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
Survivors of Suicide Support Group

First and Third Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7 p.m.

Chapel Annex, St. John's Hospital

800 E. Carpenter St., Springfield Downtown

Lectures & Meetings

For family and friends of those who have had someone die by suicide. 544-6464 x75537
Book Club

First Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m.

Phoenix Center: Out On Second

120 E. Scarritt St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Books & Authors, Lectures & Meetings

Adult (18+) LGBTQ+ and allies book club. Each month a different book will be selected and the previous month's book will be discussed. Many but not all books will contain LGBTQ+ themes. 217-414-8953