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Thursday, August 14
Financial Pathways Workshop
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Douglass Branch Library, Champaign, IL
Details: Learn about homeownership in the fifth installment of the Money Matter$ series. Presented in partnership with Busey Bank.
champaign.org/event/financial-pathways-workshops-money-matter-13750413
Afro Beats and R&B
Time: Doors open at 5:00 p.m., music from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Cowboy Monkey, Champaign, IL
Details: Experience a night of R&B, Reggae, Afro Beats and more. The event is free to attend.
Friday, August 15
Nature at Night: Nocturnal Animals Presentation and Hike
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Kennekuk County Park Education Center, Danville, IL
Details: Learn about the noises and animals we hear at night. Register in advance online.
natnanimals.eventbrite.com
Oak Ridge Boys
Location: Fairbury Fair, Fairbury, IL
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Details: Enjoy chart-topping hits at the fair’s Friday Night Concert. The fair runs through August 17th.
http://thefairburyfair.com
Saturday, August 16
FischerFest: The Cinematic Legacy of Gene Hackman
Time: Doors open at 10:00 a.m., first movie begins at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL
Details: A two-day film festival honoring Oscar-winning actor and Danville native Gene Hackman. Enjoy film screenings, discussions and more. Also on Sunday, Aug. 17.
https://www.fischertheatre.com/fischerfest-legacy-of-gene-hackman
Pens to Lens Gala
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Walk the red carpet and screen the films written by local youth that won the Pens to Lens competition.
https://penstolens.com/
Gibson City Summer Bash
Location: Downtown Gibson City, IL
Details: Enjoy live music with Foreigner performing at 7:30 p.m.
https://www.gahhssummerbash.com/
Honk Jr.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Monticello Theatre Association, Monticello, IL
Details: Musical summer youth production based on the story of the ugly duckling. Also on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m.
https://monticellotheatre.org/
Dark Sky Series: Starwatch
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: South Loop Trail of Middle Fork Forest Preserve, Penfield, IL
Details: Take a walk under the starts along the Dark Sky Trail.
Sunday, August 17
Summer Harvest Fest
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy a tomato canning demo, garlic braiding class and an all-day cheese and honey tasting.
Appaloosa
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Riggs Beer Company, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy live music.
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