As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event.
ONGOING
Friday Night Jazz
Every Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Listen to some of Springfield's finest jazz musicians with a different act every week. Sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Free, family friendly and accessible. springfieldartsco.org. Boone's, 301 Edwards St., 217-679-3752.
Lucky Horseshoes
Springfield's Prospect League team's season goes through July 31 and playoffs begin Aug. 1. See a schedule at shoesbaseball.com. Lanphier Park, 1415 North Grand Ave. E., 217-679-3511.
The Art of Jazz
Second Thursday of every month, 7-9pm. Jazz guitarists and educators Jose Gobbo and Mark Tonelli perform together or curate an evening, booking a guest musician, a group or occasionally the UIS Jazz Band. $10 at door. Pharmacygallery.com. Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 623 E. Adams St.
Carillon concerts
Through December. Master carillonneur Carlo van Ulft and local assistant carillonneurs play a variety of music from original carillon compositions to arrangements of popular classics and pop music. Enjoy the beauty of the park and gardens with the unique accompaniment of carillon music. Visit the website or call for performance times. carillon-rees.org. Free. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, Washington Park, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853.
Open Studio
First Friday of each month, 6-8pm. Member artists will be working in studios in the gallery. This is a great opportunity to watch them at work, ask questions and learn about their creative processes, and also view the current exhibit on display. Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 623 E. Adams St. pharmacygallery.com.
Illinois Products Farmers Market
Thursdays through Sept. 26, 3:30-7pm. Local meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, honey and jams, craft beers, woodworking, jewelry and more. Plus live entertainment and a food truck. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-524-9129.
Old Capitol Farmers Market
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am-12:30pm. Through Oct. 26. Shop for fresh local produce, baked goods and products. Sponsored by HSHS St. John's Hospital. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 217-544-1723.
Moonlight Market
First and third Wednesdays through Sep. 18, 6-9pm. A wonderful way to enjoy an evening downtown. Find the works of local artists and artisans, plus dine and sip while you shop. Downtown Springfield, Jackson Street, between Sixth and Seventh streets. 217-670-0627.
5-Mile History Bike Tour
Thursdays, 1pm, from May 31 to Nov. 9. Ride your own bicycle following a guide on a casual, neighborhood-style bicycle tour of historic sites, including the Black Fire House, Dana-Thomas House, Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol, Lincoln Tomb and others. Helmets are required and a water bottle is recommended. The 5-mile tour begins at 1pm at the Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave. 217-782-6302.
Downtown Concert Series
Every Friday through Aug. 2, 7-9pm. Each week features a different musical genre. See jacksonvillemainstreet.com for schedule of artists. Food trucks will be there, too. Downtown Jacksonville square, 217-243-5678.
Rochester Public Library Farmers Market
Every second and fourth Sunday through Sept. 22. Fresh produce, artisan crafts and baked goods, farm-raised pork products and a food truck in one location. 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 217-498-8454.
History Comes Alive
Through Aug. 4. Go back in time in this 10-week living history program. Meet the Lincolns, attend a flag-lowering ceremony, visit the local museums and historic sites and much more. Go to visitspringfieldillinois.com for a full schedule. 217-789-2360 x5520.
Artist in the Park
Fridays, noon to 1p.m., through Aug. 30. Local musicians perform in Union Square Park, 500 E. Madison St. Sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Springfieldartsco.org. Free. 217-753-3519.
Sanctuary Tours
Thursdays, 1:30-3pm. Through June 27. See the beautiful sanctuary that houses seven Tiffany windows and the pew that Abe and Mary Lincoln used during their time at the church. lincolnschurch.org. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 217-528-4311.
Route 66 Main Street Mingle
First Saturday of every month, 10am-6pm. Through Oct. 5. 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. Virden Square, Virden, 217-965-6030.
Sangamon County Fair
June 12-16. This is a classic Midwestern county fair featuring livestock shows, queen contest, midway, music and always some top-notch entertainment. $5-$10. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, New Berlin, 316 W. Birch St., 217-488-2685.
Romeo & Juliet
June 13-16, 6:30pm. A tragedy by William Shakespeare about two young lovers who are unable to be together because of their rivaling families' longstanding feud. theatreinthepark.net. $18. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg, 15588 History Lane, 217-632-5440.
History Cooks: The Bunns and the Peases
June 14, 12pm. Bobb Bunn will share the story of two heritage brands now under one room. Includes tasting of chocolates by chocolatier Ashley McShane. llcc.edu. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 217-786-4918.
Freeish - A Discussion on Black Citizenship in the Land of Lincoln
June 14, 12-1:15pm. "Brown bag it" and join moderator Dr. Lesa Johnson from the University of Illinois-Springfield and a distinguished group of panelists for this panel discussion of the history of Black Americans in Illinois and their fight for full American citizenship. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.
Capital Area Concert Band
June 14, 7pm. Celebrating its 50th anniversary of sharing the joy of live music with the community, the band will perform well-known standards and newer compositions. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.
Masters' Back Porch Chautauqua Series
Third Sunday of every month, 2-4pm. Through Sep. 15. Listen to experts lecture on topics of local interest in literature, art and history followed by original performances by area songwriters. The Masters Memorial Museum will be open for tours the hour preceding the event. Free. 1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar, Petersburg, 105 S. Seventh St.
Juneteenth Parade and celebration
June 15, 10am. Annual parade down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Comer Cox Park, the site of two days of celebration. Find more information and a schedule on the Juneteenth Inc. Springfield, IL Facebook page.
Morris Day and The Time
June 15, 7pm. A Juneteenth Celebration concert. Free. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 217-544-1751.
Summer Frolic
June 15, 10am-4pm. Celebrate the frontier heritage with interpreters in period clothing demonstrating period activities throughout the historic village where Lincoln once lived. Free. Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg, 15588 History Lane, 217-632-4000.
Positively Summer Music Festival
June 16, 1-6pm. One-day music festival featuring Positively 4th Street, Ben Bedford, Chickadee Sermon and Buckhart Road. Now in its fourth year. All-ages show. Free. Long Bridge Golf Course, 1055 W. Camp Sangamo Road, 217-744-8311.
Juneteenth Freedom Day
June 19, 10:30am-2:30pm. Commemorate freedom and unity at this annual Juneteenth celebration. Honor the emancipation of enslaved individuals and celebrate the rich history and culture of African Americans. Includes games, vendors and food trucks. jacksonvilleil.org. Community Park, Jacksonville, South Main Street, 217-414-5059.
Armchair Boogie
June 20, 6-9:30pm. A night of bluegrass. Part of the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series. Opening act TBA. Y Block, Fourth and Jackson streets, 217-544-1723.
The Music Man
June 21-22 and June 26-29. Con man Harold Hill poses as a band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band, but plans to skip town without giving any music lessons. themuni.org. $12-$22. Ages 5 and under free. The Muni, 815 East Lake Drive, 217-793-MUNI.
History Cooks: Susan Lawrence Dana and Her House
June 21, 12pm. Chef Michael Higgins and Kaitlin Pottier will discuss how Maldaner's Restaurant served as the caterer at some of Susan's parties. llcc.edu. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 217-786-4918.
SERA Springfield Rodeo
June 21, 7:30pm. A showcase of professional cowboys and cowgirls competing in events such as bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, ladies barrel racing, team roping, bull riding and junior barrel racing. serodeo.com. $22. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-6661.
Hopeapalooza
June 22, 10am-1pm. Hopeapalooza brings together families, foodies, and exciting activities for children. There will be Inflatables, a DJ, bubbles, exotic zoo, food vendors, kites, sensory friendly spaces and more. hope.us. Free. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217-753-0702.
The Ruby Slippers
June 23, 1, 3pm. The classic Wizard of Oz retold by the talented Dance Arts Studio students. hcfta.org. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.
Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS
June 27-June 30, 6am-7pm. The path to the PGA Tour starts here at this stop on the Korn Ferry Tour. The four-day competition presented by LRS features more than 150 players from around the world vying for a total purse of $1 million. Free. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Drive, 217-670-2910.
Kyshona
June 27, 6-9:30pm. An evening of soul folk. Part of the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series. Opening act TBA. Y Block, Fourth and Jackson streets, 217-544-1723.
The Red Velvet Cake War
June 27-30, 6:30pm. The three Verdeen cousins — Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette — could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. The result is a classic Southern-fried comedy. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg, 15588 History Lane, 217-632-5440.
Annual Birthday Party
June 28, 11:30am. Join fellow seniors for cake, ice cream, door prizes and entertainment by Curt Smith. centralilseniors.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
History Cooks: Baur's Restaurant
June 28, 12pm. Presentation by chef Richard Long, who was executive chef at Baur's for many years. llcc.edu. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 217-786-2200.
Invincible
June 28, 7pm. "A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson." A multimedia spectacle featuring up to 17 musicians, vocalists and dancers, and the choreography by longtime Jackson choreographer and dancer, Lavelle Smith Jr. devonamphitheater.com. The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, Decatur, 620 E. Riverside Drive, 217-619-8025.
