Events

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

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

Through July 27

Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

Sports

217-782-6661

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

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

Joel Honey

Sat., July 27, 6-9 p.m., Sat., Aug. 31, 6-9 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 27, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-793-3601

Macbeth

Through July 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

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

Cat adoptions

Fourth and First Saturday of every month, 12-3 p.m.

Ace Hardware

1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Forever Home Feline Ranch will have cats available for adoption. Opportunities are also available for fostering and volunteering. Donations welcome. 217-787-5100

Car showcase, meetup

Last Saturday of every month, 5-8 p.m.

Burger King

2 Corvette Dr., Litchfield Central Illinois

Free

Bulletin Board

Automobile showcase to bring together area car enthusiasts. Food and frozen drink specials inside restaurant. 217-321-4509

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Wednesdays, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Fourth and Adams streets, Springfield Downtown

Food & Drink

Shop for fresh local produce, baked goods and products. Please note health guidelines will be followed. Sponsored by HSHS St. John's Hospital. 217-544-1723

"Noir IV: Landmarks" community days

Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Fridays, 5-7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31

Dana-Thomas House

301 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

Explore this exhibition celebrating Black art and culture. Open through Labor Day weekend. Community days will take place from 9am to noon Wednesday and Saturday and 5 to 7pm Fridays. Children's activities will be offered on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Family activities in the courtyard planned for Friday evenings. 217-782-5955

1908 Race Riot Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Continues through Nov. 9

Fifth & Adams street

Intersection of 5th & Adams, Springfield Downtown

Donations welcome

History

This 60-minute tour examines the devastating 1908 Race Riot that destroyed and affected the lives of many of Abraham Lincoln’s African American friends and their descendants. Good walking shoes and water recommended. 217-782-6302

Yoga Classes

Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Continues through July 27

Williamsville Public Library and Museum

217 N. Elm St., Williamsville Central Illinois

Free

Health & Fitness

Yoga classes will be offered at Williamsville Public Library and Museum in June and July. Classes will be hosted in the grassy area of WPLM's Outdoor Education Space from 9:30-10:30am. If the weather does not cooperate, classes will be inside WPLM in the Forness Multi-purpose Room. Instruction will alternate between Sarah Conner and Angela Russell. Bring a mat. Some extra mats will be available. This is a pilot program for teens and adults.Children must be accompanied by an adult. 217-566-3520

"EUPHORIA"

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 31

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

A collection of pastel paintings by juried artist Kristen Houtch in the Collective's newest exhibition space, the Underground Gallery. 217-523-2631

"Portracts"

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 31

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Delinda Chapman creates large-scale artwork that combines portraits and abstracts using mixed media. 217-544-2787

"Spirituality"

Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through July 27

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Spirituality, what does that mean to you? Artists have visually tried to interpret that in various media since the beginning of time. This is the current theme that Pharmacy artists were asked to use as inspiration for their work in the current exhibit. Typically with themed exhibits, some found the idea/term easy to interpret visually, others did not. Come in during these early to mid summer months to the cool and beautiful Pharmacy gallery space. Visit, enjoy and challenge yourself as you view this facinating exhibit on spirituality. 217-622-7903

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

Black History Walk

Saturdays, 2 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

1500 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

Donations welcome

History

This 90-minute walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery focuses on the history of Springfield’s African American community, discussing great tragedies, as well as stories of success in the face of adversity and prejudice. Water and good hiking shoes recommended. 217-782-6302

Hello, Dolly

Through July 28

The Legacy Theatre

101 E. Lawrence, Springfield Downtown

Theater & Comedy

"Isn't the world full of wonderful things?" Mrs. Dolly Levi is a matchmaker extraordinaire who decides that the next match she needs to make is for herself. Visit the website or call for tickets prices. 800-838-3006

"All Things Animals"

Through Aug. 31

Fair Hills Residence

2005 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield East Side

Open to public

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

Overeaters Anonymous

Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Springfield First United Methodist Church

2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield West Side

Bulletin Board

217-416-1648

Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

Mondays-Saturdays

Various locations

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

Ten meetings are held in the local area each week. Five are in-person and four are hybrid of in-person and via Zoom. One meeting is Zoom only. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-891-2981

Karaoke

Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Next Stop Saloon

100 E. Cooke St., Mount Pulaski Central Illinois

Live Music

217-270-0043

Karaoke

Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Silver Sevens Gaming Pub & Parlor

3217 Lake Plaza Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-585-0460

Renegade Karaoke

Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Northern Lights Lounge

500 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield North Side

Live Music

Enjoy the best karaoke in Springfield at Northern Lights Lounge every Saturday night. Come out to hear the best performances around Springfield's karaoke scene. 217-522-2275