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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

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
Day in the Sun

Thu., July 25, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Children's Corner

Hot and humid, days at the lake, corn is tasseling, cicadas singing ... ah, the sights and sounds of summer. Summer is full swing in central Illinois and the ISM is ready to celebrate. Decorate the museum walkway with dazzling chalk art, tie-dye a bandana to take home, paint with bubbles and more. Enjoy art and science inside and outside of the museum rain or shine. 217-782-6044
Jason McKenzie

Thu., July 25, 5-8 p.m.

Columbian Grand Hall Knights of Columbus 364

2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Music on the patio. 2175466524
Dave Littrell

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

Curate

2930 Plaza Dr., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-679-3554
Cactus Blossoms

Thu., July 25, 6-9:30 p.m.

Y Block

north of the Governor's Mansion, Springfield Downtown

Free

Special Music Events

Cactus Blossoms plays alternative country. Part of the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series. Dogs At Large will open. 217-544-1723
Hipbone and The Joints

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

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Classic, Country, Comedy, Combo 217-529-5806
Big Guy's Digital Sound Experience with guests Travelin' Home

Thu., July 25, 7-10 p.m.

Goodfellas Pub

518 Bruns Lane, Springfield Springfield Area

No cover

Live Music

Mark "Big Guy" Bott, frontman and lead singer for the band Big Guy & the Mob, will sing some classic rock and blues tunes while sharing the stage with special guest singers. Bott is bringing his new JBL line array sound system, which allows audience members to talk at their tables and yet be surrounded by the music. It’s a 180-degree system in which listeners can be left or right of stage - 20 feet away or 90 feet away - and still get the same experience. 217-691-0740. 217-679-2046
Silver Creek Bluegrass Band

Thu., July 25, 7 p.m.

Douglas Park

Downtown Winchester, Winchester Central Illinois

Live Music

Part of the 2024 Winchester Music in the Park summer concert series.
Media Makers Camp

July 22-25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.

LLCC-Medical District

130 W. Mason St., Springfield Downtown

Bulletin Board, Art & Architecture

A new, free program for high school students and recent graduates in which students can get an introductory, inside-look at the field of integrated media design. Over the course of four days, participants will explore 2D and 3D animation as well as video game design. Offered by Lincoln Land Community College. Morning and afternoon sessions of the camp will be offered. Register at llcc.edu/media-makers. 217-524-6749
Illinois State Junior Horse Show

July 22-27

Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

Sports

217-782-6661
Aging Mastery Program

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Wed., August 21, 12:30-2:30pm. A fun, innovative 10-week program that empowers seniors to take key steps to improve their well-being, add stability to their life and strengthen ties to their community. Registration is $65. Receive a $60 refund if 80% of the courses are completed. Get registration form by July 31. 217-528-4035
Not Petty

Thu., July 25, 5-7 p.m. and Thu., Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Live Music

Not Petty performs at the Illinois Products Farmers Market.
Line dancing lessons

Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. Continues through July 25

Pole Barn Chic

4491 Old Chatham Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Dance, Bulletin Board

Learn how to line dance and have a boot-stompin' good time. Presented by Boots on the Line. Cash bar will be open and food truck will be on site. 217-685-7389
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

Get Tickets
$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. 217-725-0239
Karaoke

Thu., July 25, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Crowbar

1964 Taylorville Road, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-7908
Comedy open mic hosted by Larry Smith

Thu., July 25, 8-10 p.m., Thu., Aug. 22, 8-10 p.m., Thu., Sept. 26, 8-10 p.m., Thu., Oct. 24, 8-10 p.m., Thu., Nov. 21, 8-10 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 19, 8-10 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Theater & Comedy

No pre-signup. Performers will do five-minute sets. Signups start at 7:30pm. Pre-mic meeting at 7:55pm. Those not in room when called forfeit their spot.
Manny Lee

Second and Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. and Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-8 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
"EUPHORIA"

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 31

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

A collection of pastel paintings by juried artist Kristen Houtch in the Collective's newest exhibition space, the Underground Gallery. 217-523-2631
"Portracts"

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 31

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Delinda Chapman creates large-scale artwork that combines portraits and abstracts using mixed media. 217-544-2787
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

History

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
Hello, Dolly

Through July 21 and Through July 28

The Legacy Theatre

101 E. Lawrence, Springfield Downtown

Theater & Comedy

"Isn't the world full of wonderful things?" Mrs. Dolly Levi is a matchmaker extraordinaire who decides that the next match she needs to make is for herself. Visit the website or call for tickets prices. 800-838-3006
"All Things Animals"

Through Aug. 31

Fair Hills Residence

2005 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield East Side

Open to public

Art & Architecture

This exhibit by Jan Sorenson Hill, the featured artist in the library at Fair Hills Residence, focuses on animals. Open during business hours. 217-381-4043
5-Mile History Bike Tours

Thursdays, 1 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

Dana-Thomas House

301 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Donations welcome

History

Ride your own bicycle following a guide on an 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. 217-782-6302
Friends of Lincoln Hike

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

Lincoln's Tomb State Historic Site

1500 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

Donations welcome

History

This 90-minute hike through Oak Ridge Cemetery visits the graves of Abraham Lincoln's friends, neighbors and political associates. Guides will discuss their lives and highlight their interactions with the 16th president. Comfortable shoes and water recommended. 217-782-6302
Illinois Product Farmers Market

Thursdays, 3:30-7 p.m. Continues through Sept. 26

Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Bulletin Board

Local meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, honey and jams, craft beers, woodworking, jewelry and more. Plus live entertainment and a food truck. 217-524-9129
Karaoke

Thursdays, 8 p.m. Continues through July 25

Goodfellas Pub

518 Bruns Lane, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-679-2119
Let's Get Fit

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets

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
Staying Connected Al-Anon

Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.

Via Zoom

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

Zoom only. Call for link. 217-415-3489, 217-652-8131
It's an Inside Job AFG Al-Anon

Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

700 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Lectures & Meetings

Enter through the northeast door. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-280-0220