Events with Tickets Available

Sat., Sept. 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

147 W. Palmer, Greenview Central Illinois

$30-$40

Inaugural bike ride benefiting Historic Marbold Farmstead Association. Two route options: 2 miles or 28 miles. Both rides start and end at Greenview Jr-Sr. High School. runsignup.com. 217-341-8293

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

Through July 20

The Muni

815 E. Lake Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

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$12-$22. Ages 5 and under free

Theater & Comedy, Children's Corner

Cinderella is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters because they fear the power of her fine character and beauty. But with the help of her fairy godmother, she learns her own worth and attracts the attention of the prince. 217-793-MUNI

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

Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales: Nature

Tue., July 16, 10-11 a.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

112 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

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Free

Children's Corner

Nature is all around us and it is up to us to take care of our beautiful planet. Join the ALPLM’s Education Team for stories and activities that explore nature and the wonderful world in which we live. Advance registration is required. And, be sure to look for the Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales storytellers at the Downtown Springfield Summer Farmers Market on Saturday, July 27, from 8 am to noon. Just drop by the tent for stories and special craft activities throughout the morning. 217-558-8844

Travis Tritt with Pecos and the Rooftops

Fri., July 19, 8 p.m.

Menard County Fairgrounds

18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg Central Illinois

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$45

Special Music Events, Live Music, Bulletin Board

At the Grandstand, Menard County Fair. 217-632-3848

Chayce Beckham

Fri., July 19, 8 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

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$25-$35

Live Music

217-488-6321

12th Night

Sat., July 20, 6-8:30 p.m.

Enos Park

1000 N. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

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Free, $25 for VIP seating

Theater & Comedy, Bulletin Board

One-night only Shakespeare in the Park event featuring the acclaimed Starling Shakespeare Company. Bring lawn chairs. In case of bad weather, the show will be held in the Peggy Ryder Theatre of the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Show presented by Springfield Area Arts Council and Downtown Springfield Inc. 217-753-3519

Crazy for Patsy Cline

Sun., July 21

Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

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$32

Special Music Events

Featuring Katie Deal, an award-winning entertainer who is known as one of the best interpreter's of Cline's music. 217-523-2787

Powerman 5000 with Sponge, Tantric

Wed., July 24, 7 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

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$25-$35

Live Music

217-488-6321

Macbeth

July 25-28, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre in the Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

15588 History Lane, Petersburg Central Illinois

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$18

Theater & Comedy

Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king and kills more people out of paranoia. 217-632-5440

Greg Morton

Fri., July 26, 12 p.m.

Broadgauge

101 North 7th St., Petersburg Central Illinois

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$25

Theater & Comedy

Greg Morton brings his comedy show to Petersburg. 773-480-2326

Pablo Cruise with Solid Gold

Fri., July 26, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Square Theater

141 N. Main St., Decatur Decatur

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$20-$75

Live Music

Pablo Cruise, a pop/rock band from San Francisco, is known for hits such as "Love Will Find a Way" and "Don't Want to Live Without It". Solid Gold will open the show. 217-454-4583

Homecoming

Sat., July 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Camp CILCA

4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall Central Illinois

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Free

Fairs & Festivals

Join Camp CILCA alumni, supporters, volunteers and friends for outdoor games, music, square dancing, face painting and more. Includes vendor fair, swimming and boating, wagons rides, food and drinks, campfire and closing devotion. 217-487-7497

Cirque Italia Water Circus

Aug. 1-4

White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

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$15-$55

Theater & Comedy, Bulletin Board

A captivating story about a farm boy swept away by a tornado who lands in the heart of the big city's chaos. Watch Cirque Italia's performers swing from ropes, flip over trapezes and more on a unique stage of water. 941-704-8572

E5C4P3 - Escape - The Journey Tribute

Fri., Aug. 2, 8 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

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$15-$20

Live Music

The band, which focuses on the "Steve Perry Era" of Journey, covers the band's music with a note-for-note accuracy and performs each show with the high-energy excitement of a real Journey concert. 217-488-6321

Jason Boland

Fri., Aug. 2, 8:30 p.m.

Boondocks

2909 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield Springfield Area

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$15-$25

Special Music Events, Live Music

Jason Boland & the Stragglers are the leading ambassadors of the Oklahoma and Texas music movement. Over 25 years they have released 10 albums and sold more than 500,000 records. 217-679-0145

The Little Mermaid

Aug. 2-4 and Aug. 7-10

The Muni

815 E. Lake Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

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$12-$22. Ages 5 and under free

Theater & Comedy, Children's Corner

A young mermaid, Ariel, makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can experience life on land and impress a prince, risking more than she realizes. 217-793-MUNI

Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute with Drew Cagle & The Reputation

Sat., Aug. 3, 8 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

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$15-$20

Live Music

Thunderstruck captures the high voltage energy and experience of AC/DC. Drew Cagle & The Reputation will open the show. 217-488-6321

Rapunzel

Sun., Aug. 4, 1 & 3 p.m.

Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

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$15

Dance

A contemporary retelling of the classic fairytale presented by the Dance Arts Youth Company. 217-523-2787

Dopapod, The Motet, Tauk

Sun., Aug. 4, 8 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

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$30-$40

Live Music

217-488-6321

Picnic

Theatre in the Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

15588 History Lane, Petersburg Central Illinois

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$18

Theater & Comedy

Aug. 15-18, 6:30pm. One house belongs to Flo Owens, who lives with her two daughters and a schoolteacher boarder. Helen Potts lives next door with her elderly and invalid mother. Into this female atmosphere comes the young Hal Carter, whose animal vitality seriously upsets the entire group. 217-632-5440

Pre-Show Party - Keith Urban

Fri., Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

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$30

Bulletin Board

217-782-6661

Keith Urban

Fri., Aug. 9, 8 p.m.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

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$85-$150

Live Music

217-782-6661

Dual Piano Goes to the Movies

Aug. 9-11

Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

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$22 or $20 for students and adults over $60

Special Music Events

Great music from the silver screen by the popular entertainment duo of Mark and Damien. 217-523-2787

Pre-Show Party - Mötley Crüe

Sat., Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

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$30

Bulletin Board

217-782-6661

Sam Bush with ClusterPluck

Sat., Aug. 10, 7 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

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$25-$40

Live Music

217-488-6321

Illinois State Fair Rodeo

Sat., Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Gate 11 (campgrounds), Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

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Adults $10, children 12 and younger $5

Sports

See competitions in nine edge-of-your-seat events including bareback riding, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Presented by Wooten Rodeo Co. 217-782-1979