Events starting Sep. 6

Not Petty

Fri., Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Not Petty drives that train to The Railyard. All aboard!

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

Comedy Magic & Mentalism

Fri., Sept. 6

UIS Studio Theatre

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets

$17 in advance; $21 week of event

Theater & Comedy

Jesse James performs magic and mind reading. Rha-Bea, performs magic and clowning. Part of the Date Night series. 217-206-7529

Midwest Throwback Sprints

Fri., Sept. 6, 3-11 p.m.

Jacksonville Speedway

110 N. Westgate Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Sports

See 410 Sprints, 305 sprints, street stocks, modifieds and micros race. 217-473-7355

Hipbone and The Joints and 7 Underground Band

Fri., Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m.

KC Lake Club

141 N. Lakewood Dr., Chatham Chatham

Live Music

Fundraiser for the upcoming Alzheimer's Walk in Springfield. 483-3013

Pillsburied: Multiple Resurrections Opening Reception

Fri., Sept. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

The third in a series of art exhibits created from and about the ruins of the Pillsbury Mill factory in Springfield. Includes depictions and interpretations of the abandoned factory, and sculptures and collages created from objects and materials found on site. The exhibit also includes artworks rescued from the rubble of the Adams Street fire, where the preceding exhibit was mounted. 217-523-2631

Friday Night Jazz & Blues - David Lumsden Blues + Band

Fri., Sept. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Live Music

217-753-3519

Bustin Loose

Fri., Sept. 6, 6-10 p.m.

Harry's Adult Day Care

320 W. Highland Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Live music on outdoor patio. A food truck will be on site. 217-544-4387

The Collective

Fri., Sept. 6, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Dance the night away. 217-529-5806

Rod Grant

Fri., Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m.

Docs Just Off 66

133 S. Second St., Girard Central Illinois

Live Music

217-627-3491

Manny Lee

Fri., Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-793-3601

Fairweather Friends

Fri., Sept. 6, 6-8:30 p.m.

The Bird Tavern

1451 W. Jefferson, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Live music in the beer garden. Enjoy the music of Eric Clapton, Keb' Mo', The Band, Amos Lee and more. 217-546-2337

Dave Littrell and Jeff Cunningham

Fri., Sept. 6, 6 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m.

Sangamo Brewing Co.

109 E. Mulberry St., Chatham Central Illinois

Live Music

217-697-8026

Date Night with Comedy Magic & Mentalism

Fri., Sept. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

UIS Studio Theatre

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets

$17-$21

Theater & Comedy, Bulletin Board

See magicians Jesse James and Rha-Bea present the kind of entertaining magic and mind-reading with the subtle comic sarcasm that you might find at a late-night show (think PG-13). 217-206-6160

Hard Drive

Fri., Sept. 6, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Weebles Bar & Grill

4136 N. Peoria Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-528-3337

Capt Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Fri., Sept. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Columbian Grand Hall Knights of Columbus 364

2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Music at KC for the Oktoberfest pre-party. 217-241-7101

UNCHAiNED

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

Long Bridge Golf Course

1055 Camp Sangamo Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-744-8311

Astrofix with Crash Planet

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

The Blue Grouch

510 W. Maple Ave. S., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Astrofix album release party for Gods or Monsters. 217-527-8395

Williamsville Autumn on the Boulevard/Fall Festival

Fri., Sept. 6, 6:30-10 p.m., Sat., Sept. 7, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Downtown on the boulevard

downtown, Williamsville Central Illinois

Fairs & Festivals

Event begins Friday with a Murder Mystery/Dinner. Saturday is full of family activities including 5K Run/Walk, kids fishing derby, craft vendors, food vendors, kids activities, tractor show, cake walk and demonstrations on the boulevard. Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters will play 7-10 p.m. Sunday features public church services, pancake breakfast and car cruise. See schedule of events on Facebook. 217-971-2636, 217-652-7957

Osborne & Campbell

Fri., Sept. 6, 7-10 p.m.

The Next Stop Saloon

100 E. Cooke St., Mount Pulaski Central Illinois

Live Music

1 217-270-0043

Steve Earle

Fri., Sept. 6, 7-9:30 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Get Tickets

$35

Special Music Events, Live Music

Legendary outlaw country artist Steve Earle, currently on his Alone Again solo acoustic tour, will make a stop at the WineRocks stage. 21+ show (ages 16-20 must be accompanied by parent). Gates open at 5pm. No outside food or beverages allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets allowed. Show will move inside in case of inclement weather. Full bar and food menu available. Tickets $5 more day of the show plus applicable taxes and fees. No refunds. 217-488-6321

Southern Accents

Fri., Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur Decatur

Get Tickets

$9-$25

Live Music

Tribute to Tom Petty. 217-422-5911

Karaoke with Jaime Lynn

Fri., Sept. 6, 7-11 p.m., Fri., Sept. 20, 7-11 p.m. and Fri., Sept. 27, 7-11 p.m.

Main Gate Bar & Grill

2143 N. 11th St., Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-528-8940

Angel Brown's Smooth N' Blue Band

Fri., Sept. 6, 7-10:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 7, 7-10:30 p.m., Fri., Sept. 27, 7-10:30 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 28, 7-10:30 p.m.

Lime Street Cafe

951 S. Durkin Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

The Smooth N' Blue Band features Angel Brown, Rick Gasparin, Bob Hagler and Gary Niehaus. 217-726-5348

Corey Wise

Fri., Sept. 6, 8-11 p.m.

Sliderz Bar & Grill

5995 US-36, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-864-9227

Karaoke

Fri., Sept. 6, 8 p.m., Fri., Sept. 20, 8 p.m., Fri., Oct. 18, 8 p.m., Fri., Nov. 1, 8 p.m., Fri., Nov. 15, 8 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 13, 8 p.m.

JB's Hideout

341 N. Railroad Ave., Blue Mound Central Illinois

Live Music

217-901-2107

Sarah Schneider Band

Fri., Sept. 6, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-670-2859

Monarch Show Series National Championship

Sept. 3-8

Coliseum, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Bulletin Board

Amateur and Jr. Exhibitor American Saddlebred, Monarch Pleasure, and Amateur Hackney divisions , and Open American Saddlebred and Open Hackney Pony divisions.

Bluegrass Concerts and Traditional Music Festival

Sept. 6-7

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

15588 History Lane, Petersburg Central Illinois

Special Music Events

Step into the Kelso Hollow outdoor theater to listen to bluegrass musicians from throughout the Midwest. Also, on Sept. 7, traditional, folk and bluegrass musicians will be playing throughout the village from 10am to 4pm. Musicians are invited to participate in these impromptu jam sessions. 217-632-4000