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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
Balloons Over 66

Fri., Aug. 23, 1:30-11 p.m., Sat., Aug. 24, 6:15 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 25, 6:15 a.m.-4 p.m.

Downtown Lincoln

Lincoln, Lincoln Central Illinois

Fairs & Festivals

Up, up and away! See hot air balloons take to the skies for Balloons Over 66 weekend. Includes art fair, vendor show, barbecue competition, Dock Dogs, 5K race, activities for kids, live music, food trucks and more. 217-732-8687
Mary Poppins

Aug. 23-25 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1

Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
$22

Theater & Comedy

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives. Using magic and common sense, she teaches the family how to value each other again. 217-523-2787
Blue Note Quintet with Buddy Rogers

Fri., Aug. 23, 7-10 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 24, 7-10 p.m.

Lime Street Cafe

951 S. Durkin Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Classic jazz featuring Buddy Rogers on saxophone. 217-793-1905
Hoopskirt and Haber-Dash 5k Fun Run

Sat., Aug. 24, 8-10:30 a.m.

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$35 per runner

Sports

In this 5K fun run you can dress like you just stepped out of a haberdashery in hat and tie, or that you just made your debut in the biggest hoopskirt you can find. The course is a mostly flat course through the Enos Park neighborhood, north through Lincoln Park and back again. Fun costuming is encouraged, with a prize for the best dressed. After the run stick around for historical activities. Pets and children welcome. 217-523-2631
Region 9 American Iris Society Plant Sale

Sat., Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Washington Park Botanical Garden

1740 W. Fayette Ave., Springfield Leland Grove

Nature, Science & Environment, Bulletin Board

Find a selection of iris varieties from the collections of the society members. 217-546-4116
Artists' Showcase

Sat., Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Brinkerhoff Mansion

1500 N. Fifth St., Springfield North Side

Free admission

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

Experience and shop for incredible art and connect with talented local artists at this inaugural art showcase. Event includes food, live artistic creations and music. 217-361-5555
Chatham Plaza Cruise-In

Sat., Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Alamo

310 N. Main Plaza, Chatham Chatham

Free

Fairs & Festivals

Cool cars of all kinds, music, food and fun. See Facebook page for more details. Hosted by The Chalamo and The Range Bourbon and Brew. 217-697-5080
Devin C Williams and Amanda Scrubbs

Sat., Aug. 24, 11 a.m.

The Range Bourbon & Brew

316 N. Main St., Chatham Chatham

Live Music

217-697-5080
Central Illinois Cultural Fest

Sat., Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

BOS Center

1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield Downtown

Free

Fairs & Festivals

Celebrates the numerous cultures that call central Illinois home. Enjoy more than 100 diverse vendors and community agencies, artists, live music and a DJ and special kid's zone. Springfield Clinic will provide free health services including back-to-school physicals and wellness exams. Presented by Molina Healthcare of Illinois, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield Clinic, Illinois Alzheimer’s Association and Gift of Hope. 800-745-3000
Sasquatch Music Fest 2024

Sat., Aug. 24, 12-8 p.m.

Cypress Grove Brewing

1414 N. 2400 East Road, Assumption Central Illinois

Free admission

Special Music Events, Live Music

Timothy Lewis followed by Big Spike Hammer Newgrass, Ginny Tabb, John McMahon, Brandon Elliott, Riley Ramsey and The Tangents. Craft vendors, free hayrides, bounce house, food vendors and craft beer. 2172559374
The Tangents

Sat., Aug. 24, 12-3 p.m.

El Taco Guapo at Lake Springfield Marina

17 Water's Edge Blvd., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Live Music

217-483-3625
Benefit for Electric Quill

Sat., Aug. 24, 12 p.m.

Ad Astra Wine and Tapas Bar

308 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Fundraisers and Galas

Support Electric Quill after the total loss of its shop in the June 19 fire. Includes raffles of baskets donated by businesses, manicures and hair tinsel, shirts and merchandise for sale, tarot readings and donation basket. 217-679-1323
Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Block party

Sat., Aug. 24, 12-3 p.m.

Vinegar Hill Mall

107 W. Cook St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Fairs & Festivals, Live Music, Children's Corner

Food, music, games, yoga, dunk tank, face paint, firetruck and more in the courtyard east of Vinegar Hill Mall. Meet your neighbors. Parking is located in the Van's lot off of Spring Street or on the street. Hosted by Vinegar Hill neighborhood. 217-415-4697
Financial Freedom Workshop

Sat., Aug. 24, 12-2 p.m.

Fresh Visions Community Church

1551 J. David Jones Pkwy., Springfield Grandview

Get Tickets
Free

Bulletin Board

Explore strategies for money and debt management, proper use of credit cards, establishing and building credit, rebuilding and repairing credit and other tips on wealth generation. Register at https://forms.gle/tFAbXHvdRt7TDgtw9. Call 217-726-5988 or email [email protected] for more info. 217-726-5988
Rod Grant

Sat., Aug. 24, 1-4 p.m.

Half Witt Winery

240 North Hirst St., Witt Central Illinois

Live Music

217-594-7151
Albert Capati, David Lumsden Blues + Band

Sat., Aug. 24, 1:15 p.m.

Vinegar Hill Mall

107 W. Cook St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Albert Capati will play from noon to 1pm followed by the David Lumsden Blues + Band from 1:15 to 1:45pm. Musical entertainment for the Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Block Party. 217-415-4697
Larger Than Life

Sat., Aug. 24

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur Decatur

Get Tickets
$9-$30

Live Music

America's No. 1 boyband experience. 217-422-5911
Matt Combs

Sat., Aug. 24, 3-6 p.m.

1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar

105 S. Seventh St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Live Music

(217) 632-7212
American Standard, Brushville

Sat., Aug. 24, 4 & 7 p.m.

Chapin

Chapin, Chapin Central Illinois

Live Music

Part of the Chapin Summer Bash, 534 Superior St. American Standard plays at 4pm followed by Brushville at 7pm. 217-243-5678
Grand Theft Audio, Branded

Sat., Aug. 24, 5 p.m.

The Crowbar

1964 Taylorville Road, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-7908
Jason McKenzie

Sat., Aug. 24, 5-8 p.m.

Bloom Wine Bar & Florals

2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield Downtown

Live Music
Michael Burnett

Sat., Aug. 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Brookhills Golf Club

5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-787-8495
Keith Dunlap

Sat., Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Docs Just Off 66

133 S. Second St., Girard Central Illinois

Live Music

Playlist includes Elton John, Jelly Roll, Matchbox 20, America, Jimmy Buffet, Zac Brown, Green Day, David Bowie, Toby Keith, Foo Fighters, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, Blake Shelton, Santana, The Eagles, Garth Brooks, Coldplay, Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, Men At Work, Van Morrison and many more... 217-627-3491
Professional Development

Sat., Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Legendary Small Town Trading Co.

123 S. Washington St., Taylorville Taylorville

Live Music

217-215-3081
The Tangents

Sat., Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

Cypress Grove Brewing

1414 N. 2400 East Road, Assumption Central Illinois

Live Music

Part of the music lineup at the Sasquatch Music Festival. 217-254-9374
Sunshine Daydream

Sat., Aug. 24, 6-10 p.m.

KC Lake Club

141 N. Lakewood Dr., Chatham Chatham

Free

Live Music

It's the KC Lake Club annual Chicken Fry party. 483-3013
Snowbird Street Band

Sat., Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

217-679-3752
No Backup Plans

Sat., Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex

600 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-679-7323
Bustin' Loose

Sat., Aug. 24, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-529-5806