Events

Open jam with Casey Cantrall

First Tuesday of every month, 8-11 p.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-670-2859

Open mic with Zach Landess

Wed., Aug. 7, 7-10 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Central Illinois

Live Music

Open mic hosted by Zach Landess. 217-341-4241

Me, Myself & Schy

Wed., Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. and Wed., Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m.

Obed and Isaac's

500 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Me, Myself & Schy plays American favorites on guitar, pedal steel, mandolin and fiddle. Part of the "Live Music in the Beer Garden" series. 217-670-0627

Legal Aid

First Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal help for eligible seniors.To make an appointment, please contact Barb Hipsher at (217) 503-4643. 217-528-4035

Monthly Board Game Nights

First Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m.

Chatham Area Public Library

600 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Free

Sports

Looking to learn a new board game or show off your gaming skills? Every game night we play a variety of games from strategic to cooperative to those that are a little less taxing on the brain. Whether we win or not, a good time is had by all! 217-483-2713

Dungeons & Dragons

Fourth and First Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. and Second Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

Phoenix Center: Out On Second

120 E. Scarritt St., Springfield Downtown

$5 per week

Bulletin Board, Spoken Word, Lectures & Meetings

The Phoenix Center: OUT on Second in partnership with Die Hard Games will bring more than 35 players together in the land of Sirraka to battle evil forces and safeguard the innocent. The champions will test their mettle against pirates, monsters, warriors, traps, puzzles and various adversaries as they embark ona heroic quest in this classic D&D adventure. Dungeon masters will oversee six interconnected campaigns. Players can move between parties and fully immerse themselves in this realm tailored to their playing style. 217-503-4104

Open mic comedy night

First and Third Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m.

Pizza Records

59 E. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville Jacksonville

Free

Theater & Comedy

Have you ever wanted to try stand-up comedy? Have you been doing it for awhile and want to screen some elements to your comedy routine? Do you just want to rant and rave about the banal, sometimes idiotic things we deal with in our day-to-day lives? 217-200-0896

Karaoke

First Wednesday of every month, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Whiskey Jack's Sports Bar

430 E. Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

The craziest Karaoke in town with DJ Jeff! Always a good time, free parking lot south of building. 217-572-1490

Moonlight Market

First Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. and Third Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 18

Jackson Street

Between Sixth and Seventh streets, Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board, Live Music

Annual outdoor event features 20 to 30 artisans from central Illinois.

Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry

Thu., Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m.

Lincoln Land Community College

5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Bulletin Board, History, Special Music Events

Lincoln Land Community College’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) is offering “Arts for ALL: Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry,” on Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m. featuring Catalina Maria Johnson. The program, with musical videos and lyric examples, will focus on participation and musical enjoyment. Johnson believes the creative art of music is central to humanity, as it holds an enormous revelatory and transformative force that brings different people together, using melodies and rhythms to express hearts and cultures. Due to limited seating, registration is required and available by calling LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432… 217-786-2432

Nick Muilaert & The Society

Thu., Aug. 8, 12 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

Live Music

217-782-6661

The Tangents

Thu., Aug. 8, 12 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

Live Music

217-782-6661

Kevin Lucas Experience

Thu., Aug. 8, 12 p.m.

Village of Cultures

Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661

Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Thu., Aug. 8

Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Sports

A 2-mile race with a virtual option. Hosted by the Springfield Road Runners Club. 217-782-6661

Dave Littrell & Micah Walk

Thu., Aug. 8, 4-7 p.m.

Artisans Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield East Side

Free

Live Music

217-726-8418

Silas Tockey

Thu., Aug. 8, 5-8 p.m.

Casey's Pub

2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

Music on the Knights of Columbus patio. 217-546-6524

Revel in Red

Thu., Aug. 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-5806

After Sunset

Thu., Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m.

Coors Light Tent

Across from Grandstand, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661

Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Aug. 8-10, 5 p.m. and Aug. 16-17, 5 p.m.

Miller Lite Tent

North of Coliseum, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661

Off the Wall

Thu., Aug. 8, 5 p.m., Sat., Aug. 10, 9 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Coors Light Tent

Across from Grandstand, Springfield North Side

Free

Live Music

217-782-6661

Picnic

Theatre in the Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

15588 History Lane, Petersburg Central Illinois

Get Tickets

$18

Theater & Comedy

Aug. 15-18, 6:30pm. One house belongs to Flo Owens, who lives with her two daughters and a schoolteacher boarder. Helen Potts lives next door with her elderly and invalid mother. Into this female atmosphere comes the young Hal Carter, whose animal vitality seriously upsets the entire group. 217-632-5440

Brushville

Thu., Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 18, 5 p.m.

Miller Lite Tent

North of Coliseum, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661

Compassion and Choices - Springfield Action Team

Second Thursday of every month

Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

745 Woodside Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Compassion and Choices Springfield Action Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-8 p.m. to discuss advance caring planning and expanding end of life options. Email or call for more information. 217-836-3775

Manny Lee

Second and Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. and Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

Casa Real Cantina and Grill

1121 W. Lincolnshire Blvd., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Join Manny for an enchanting evening. As a classically trained vocalist and skilled acoustic guitarist, Manny brings a diverse blend of American coffee house genres, from folk and blues to country and rock, even weaving in passionate Neapolitan love songs, classical guitar. 217-303-5323

Hope Presbyterian dementia caregiver support group

Second Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m.

Free! Registration Required. Register by phone.

Bulletin Board, Health & Fitness, Lectures & Meetings

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. This in-person caregiver support group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For the safety of our constituents, volunteers and staff, everyone attending an Alzheimer's Association event indoors must wear a mask and social distance. We ask participants to provide their own masks or hand sanitizer. Registration required. Please call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900. Offered through… 1.800.272.3900

Beauty and the Beast

Fri., Aug. 9, 7-8 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 10, 1-2, 3-4 & 5-6 p.m.

The Legacy Theatre

101 E. Lawrence, Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets

$20

Dance

The classic tale of Belle, a kind-hearted young woman who finds herself imprisoned in a castle by a fearsome Beast. Belle discovers the Beast’s gentle soul hidden beneath his exterior. A perfect show for children and their families. Presented by Springfield Dance Theatre. atthelegacy.com. 800-838-3006