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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
Vintage Postcard Show & Sale

Fri., Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Caseyville Community Center

909 S. Main St., Caseyville Central Illinois

Free

History

The St Louis Gateway Postcard Club is proud to host its 48th annual postcard show and sale. Seventeen dealers from nine states will bring at least a million picture postcards published between 1893 and the 1960s for beginning and advanced collectors. This is the only postcard show in Illinois outside of Chicago. 618-531-4189
Funky Flashback Party

Fri., Aug. 30, 11:30 a.m.

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Enjoy some 70s and 80s tunes, 70s mocktails and snacks, and a chance to win door prizes for those dressed from the era. 217-528-4035
Mary Poppins

Through 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
Edinburg Labor Day Picnic

Aug. 30-Sept. 2

Edinburg Labor Day Picnic

No Address, Edinburg Central Illinois

Fairs & Festivals, Children's Corner, Bulletin Board

"There's No Place Like Home" is the theme of this year's event at At Veterans Memorial Park. Enjoy games, food and live music. See Facebook page for more info.
National Midgets racing

Fri., Aug. 30, 3-11 p.m.

Jacksonville Speedway

110 N. Westgate Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Sports

Watch 410 sprints, national midgets, street stocks, sportsman and micros in action at the speedway. 217-371-3653
Downtown Decatur Music Festival

Fri., Aug. 30, 5:04 p.m.-12 a.m. and Sat., Aug. 31, 11:30-12 a.m.

Downtown Decatur

No Address, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

More than 30 bands will play on four stages over two days.
Friday Night Jazz & Blues - Max Osawa Quartet

Fri., Aug. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

217-753-3519
Big Guy's Digital Sound Experience with guest singers

Fri., Aug. 30, 6-9 p.m.

Jamie's Route 66

3351 S. Sixth St., Southern View Southern View

No cover

Live Music, Special Music Events, Fairs & Festivals

Mark "Big Guy" Bott, the frontman and lead singer for Big Guy & the MOB, brings his digital sound experience show to Jamie's. Enjoy the best sound on the planet with JBL Line Array System, which wraps you in music yet you can still talk with your friends. Bott sings and has guest singers from other bands and emerging talent. 217-691-0740
Ambrosia Moon

Fri., Aug. 30, 6-10 p.m.

Locals Bar

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Central Illinois

Live Music

217-646-8013
JackAsh

Fri., Aug. 30, 6-9 p.m.

Brewski's Pub

605 W. Jefferson, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Part of the 2024 Coors Light Motor Rally Tour. 217-670-1462
The Get Down

Fri., Aug. 30, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-529-5806
Soul Experience

Fri., Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m.

Long Bridge Golf Course

1055 Camp Sangamo Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-744-8311
Karaoke Night

Fri., Aug. 30, 7-11 p.m.

Main Gate Bar & Grill

2143 N. 11th St., Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-528-8940
Midnineties with Monarch

Fri., Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

Nightshop

517 N. Main St., Blooomington Central Illinois

$10

Live Music

Midnineties, Springfield full-album only cover band, will perform Weezer's Blue Album in full. Monarch will open. All-ages show. (309) 808-1983
Grounded with EaZy PeTey

Fri., Aug. 30, 7-10 p.m.

Weebles Bar & Grill

4136 N. Peoria Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Join Grounded as it welcomes Lisa Lowe to the band. EaZy PeTey will open. 217-528-3337
Blind Mind, Before the Fire Dies

Fri., Aug. 30, 7-10 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music
Phil Hamilton

Fri., Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

The Backroom Lounge

713 N. Seventh St., Riverton Riverton

Live Music

217-629-9493
Taylor June

Fri., Aug. 30, 7-10 p.m.

Slauterhouse Brewing Co.

321 W. Madison, Auburn Central Illinois

Live Music
Friday Night Karaoke with Toxick & Chad

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

Pier 55 Lounge

1225 Toronto Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Live Music

Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to sing the night away. If you’ve never tried karaoke before, this is the night. 217-741-2491
Brushville

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

Tin Lizard Bar & Grill

21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria Central Illinois

Live Music

309-699-7711
Midwest Revival

Fri., Aug. 30, 8-11 p.m.

Buckhart Tavern

11000 Buckhart Road, Rochester Rochester

Live Music

217-498-9469
The Tangents

Fri., Aug. 30, 6-9 p.m., Sun., Sept. 29, 1-4 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

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.
After School Special

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

Bar Bella

2805 West White Oaks Dr., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-726-6500
Thomas J Beverly

Fri., Aug. 30, 6-9 p.m.

El Taco Guapo at Lake Springfield Marina

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

Free

Live Music

Thomas J Beverly plays Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, blues, country and originals. 217-483-3625
Long Way Home

Fri., Aug. 30, 6-9 p.m., Fri., Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m. and Fri., Nov. 29, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-793-3601
Jeff Young and the Bad Grandpas

Fri., Aug. 30, 7-10 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26, 7 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 21, 7 p.m.

Mowie's Cue

1277 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-7616
Statewide Art Exhibit

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

This showcase highlights the work of talented professional artists, aged 21 and above, who are living and working in Illinois. 217-523-2631
"All Things Animals"

Through Aug. 31

Fair Hills Residence

2005 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield East Side

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
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