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Belly Laffs' Summer Showcase Vol. 3

Sat., Aug. 17, 8 p.m.

Laguna Brava Mexican Restaurant

2466 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Get Tickets
$10 cash, $11 card

Theater & Comedy

This high-paced show will feature Matt Miller, Professor Buster, Trey Mowder, Jadey, Kwasi Henderson, Zach Goggins and host Tim Laffey. 2177419955
YART Sale

Sat., Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

The SAA will be selling supplies and equipment in metals, ceramics, painting, photography and so much more. As people clean out their closets and donate supplies and equipment from a forgotten hobby, we offer them to the public at low prices for you to find your new art making passion. Come out and see what you can find! 217-523-2631
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
Dallas Da Drummer

Fri., Aug. 16, 1 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 17, 4 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Michael Burnett

Fri., Aug. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 17, 1:30-3 p.m.

Conservation World, Illinois State Fairgrounds

One Natural Resources Way, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Live music at the Illinois State Fair. 217-782-6661
Dylan & Morgan

Fri., Aug. 16, 6 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 17, 12 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Lick Creek

Fri., Aug. 16, 9 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 17, 9 p.m.

Coors Light Tent

Across from Grandstand, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
Decade of Decadence

Fri., Aug. 16, 10 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 17, 9 p.m.

Miller Lite Tent

North of Coliseum, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
Lei*Abouts

Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Stella Coffee & Tea

1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

The perfect summer music. The Lei*Abouts feature Springfield Uketopians who practice. And it shows! 262-622-3151
Fairytales On Ice - The Adventures of Peter Pan & Wendy

Sat., Aug. 17, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 18, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Get Tickets
$25

Dance, Children's Corner, Bulletin Board

Award-winning skaters bring this favorite fairy tale characters to life through ice skating, singing and music. 217-782-6661
Damned Torpedoes

Sat., Aug. 17, 1 p.m.

Busch Light Tent

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
Joel Honey

Sat., Aug. 17, 1 p.m.

Miller Lite Tent

North of Coliseum, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
USAC Silver Crown Series

Sat., Aug. 17, 2 p.m.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Get Tickets
$25

Sports

217-782-6661
Ethan Taylor Stephenson

Sat., Aug. 17, 3-6 p.m.

1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar

105 S. Seventh St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Live Music

217-632-7212
Dos Okies

Sat., Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Taylor Made

Sat., Aug. 17, 4 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

Taylor Swift tribute act. 217-728-6661
Pepper Sprouts

Sat., Aug. 17, 4 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Dan Hubbard

Sat., Aug. 17, 4-7 p.m.

Artisans Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield East Side

Free

Live Music

217-726-8518
Demolition Derby

Sat., Aug. 17, 5 p.m.

Gate 11 (campgrounds), Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Get Tickets
$25

Sports

217-899-9175
Pre-Show Party - Miranda Lambert

Sat., Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Get Tickets
$30

Bulletin Board

217-782-6661
Vaden Landers

Sat., Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
John Stevens

Sat., Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
The Real Pretenders with JackAsh

Sat., Aug. 17, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-529-5806
Craig Corzatt

Sat., Aug. 17, 6 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
The Guilty Boys

Sat., Aug. 17, 6 p.m.

Edmo's

106 West Washington St., Edinburg Central Illinois

Live Music

217-230-9046
Damballa, Despised Morning, Dark Surface, Dear Grimm, Leave Them Cold, Lost in the Echo

Sat., Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m.

Pizza Records

59 E. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville Jacksonville

$10

Live Music

Hardcore show. 217-200-0896
Backseat Radio with Will Spicher

Sat., Aug. 17, 6:30-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Winery

33633 State Rt 9, Mackinaw Central Illinois

$5

Live Music

Backseat Radio delivers a high-energy modern pop experience, playing throwbacks from the early 2000s to today's best dance pop hits. Will Spicher will open from 6:30 to 8pm. 309-359-9463
The Band of Heathens

Sat., Aug. 17, 7 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$30

Live Music

217-488-6321
7N7

Sat., Aug. 17, 7-11 p.m.

The Rusty Rail Pub

405 Pulaski St., Lincoln Central Illinois

Live Music

217-605-0293
Feeling This

Sat., Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

Blink-182 tribute band. 217-782-6661