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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
River County Quilt Show

Fri., July 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., July 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jacksonville High School

1211 N. Diamond St., Jacksonville Jacksonville

$7

Art & Architecture

Dive into a world of creativity and craftsmanship at this show where the vibrant threads of tradition and innovation come together in a spectacular display. Features more than 220 exquisite, quilted items. 309-678-7716
Down Home Music Festival

Fri., July 26, 5-11:59 p.m. and Sat., July 27, 2-11:59 p.m.

Downhome Music Festival

7th & Washington, Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Music Festival promoting local talent. Includes children's area, beer tent with craft brews, food trucks and, of course, more than two dozen musical acts on three stages. See Facebook page for more info. 217-528-7000
Lake Springfield Triathlon - Sprint, Olympic, Half

Sat., July 27, 7 a.m.

Lake Springfield Beach House

100 Long Bay Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Sports, Bulletin Board

Presented by MSE Racing. A beautiful course with a lake swim, flat bike, and flat and shady run. Visit the website for race options, course maps, schedule of events, packet pickup/endurance expo, volunteer signup, sponsorship info, parking, etc. 314-477-6906
Homecoming

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

Camp CILCA

4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall Central Illinois

Get Tickets
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
Lloyd Garelts

Sat., July 27, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Camp CILCA

4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall Central Illinois

Live Music

Part of the Camp CILCA Homecoming. 217-487-7497
Brushville

Sat., July 27, 12 p.m.

Girard Festival Days

No Address, Girard Central Illinois

Live Music

Girard Festival Days event.
The Tangents

Sat., July 27, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Evandy's Boatel

100 Bob Michael St., Naples Central Illinois

Live Music

The Tangents are an acoustic duo from Springfield known for their eclectic style and crowd interaction. The couple has performed all over including Nashville, Florida and Mississippi. With Casey Cantrall on guitar and vocals and Tiffany Cantrall on vocals, the pair enjoy playing country, rock, pop, blues and more. 217-754-3700
The Longmeyer Band

Sat., July 27, 2-5 p.m.

Hill Prairie Winery

23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford Central Illinois

Live Music

217-635-9900
Joel Honey, After School Special, Brandy Kristin Band

Sat., July 27, 2:30 p.m.

Coz's Pizza and Pub

4441 Ash Grove Dr., Springfield Chatham

$7

Live Music

Coz's Parking Lot Party. Joel Honey plays at 2:30pm, After School Special at 5pm and the Brandy Kristin Band at 9pm. 217-726-7700
Matt Combs

Sat., July 27, 5-8 p.m.

1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar

105 S. Seventh St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Live Music

217-632-7212
Downhome Music Fest

Sat., July 27, 5 p.m. and Sun., July 28, 2 p.m.

Downtown Springfield

Downtown, Springfield Downtown

Admission

Special Music Events

One of the best ways to enjoy a great lineup of local talent. Food vendors and over 100 craft beers. Check the website for the fantastic music lineup. 217-638-4768
Keith Dunlap

Sat., July 27, 6-9 p.m.

Edmo's

106 West Washington St., Edinburg Central Illinois

Live Music

Playlist includes Elton John, Jelly Roll, Matchbox 20, America, Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown, Green Day, David Bowie, Toby Keith and many more. 217-230-9046
James Herr

Sat., July 27, 6-9 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music
Branded

Sat., July 27, 6:30 p.m.

Evandy's Boatel

100 Bob Michael St., Naples Central Illinois

Live Music

217-754-3700
Captain Quirk

Sat., July 27, 7-10 p.m.

Locals Bar

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Central Illinois

Live Music

217-646-8013
The Cocktails

Sat., July 27, 7-10 p.m.

Goodfellas Pub

518 Bruns Lane, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-679-2119
Into Eden, Blind Mind, Hessian Lord

Sat., July 27, 7 p.m.

Pizza Records

59 E. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville Jacksonville

$5 at door

Live Music

Proceeds will be donated to the Jacksonville Area Community Food Center. 217-200-0896
Jeff Young and the Bad Grandpas

Sat., July 27, 7 p.m.

Town Hall Pub

106 Church St., Loami Central Illinois

Live Music

217-624-5008
Velveeta Revolver with SuperMario Speedwagon

Sat., July 27, 8 p.m.

The Funky Monkey

2100 W. Spresser St., Taylorville Taylorville

Live Music

217-777-3865
Zimmeroo

Sat., July 27, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Pop's Place

4335 W. Main St., Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-6546
Jay Larson Band

Sat., July 27, 8-11 p.m.

Mowie's Cue

1277 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-7616
Karaoke

Sat., July 27, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Crowbar

1964 Taylorville Road, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-7908
The Portable Beat

Sat., July 27, 9-10:30 p.m.

KJB's Pint Haus

222 E. State St., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Live Music

217-320-8137
Illinois State Junior Horse Show

July 22-27

Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

Sports

217-782-6661
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
Joel Honey

Sat., July 27, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-793-3601
Not Petty

Sat., July 27, 6-9 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m.

DeCamp Station

8767 Illinois 4, Staunton Central Illinois

Live Music

A night of Tom Petty music, songs by his friends and influences, and some great originals! 618-637-2951
Broken Stone

Sat., July 27, 6 p.m., Sat., Sept. 28, 6 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 14, 8 p.m.

Daugherty's Pub

13442 Illinois Route 78, Chandlerville Central Illinois

Live Music

217-458-2326
Open mic

Fourth Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stella Coffee & Tea

1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Music in the morning! Acoustic musicians are welcome to sign up to play a song or two to entertain our coffee and tea crowd. Hosted by Rich Van Dorn. 262-622-3151