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Thursday, February 5
Art Reception | Caroline Goldsmith — Seeing More of the World Through Painting
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Illini Union, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate the work of impressionist landscape oil painter Caroline Goldsmith, a dual citizen of Australia and the United States who now calls Monticello, Illinois home. Her paintings capture the beauty of the natural landscape.
https://www.carolinegoldsmithart.com/
CU Folk & Roots Festival Winter Weekend
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: This three-day celebration of Roots, Folks style and community is bringing in a wide variety of bluegrass, mariachi, blues, country, Zimbabwean Afro-beat, jamgrass, Americana, Django jazz, and more. Running February 5-7. All events are no cover.
https://folkandroots.org/winter-weekend-2026/
Head Over Heels
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy a musical featuring songs by The Go-Gos. Runs through February 22.
https://stationtheatre.ludus.com/index.php
Friday, February 6
Olympic Jeopardy
Time: 3:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tolono Public Library, Tolono, IL
Details: Kick off the Winter Olympics by testing your Olympics knowledge.
https://tolonolibrary.org/events
LOCASH
Time: Doors at 6:00 p.m. ; Show at 7:00 p.m.
Location: City Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy feel-good country music with this platinum selling duo.
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/74277057/locash-champaign-the-city-center-champaign
Saturday, February 7
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location: Martens Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Kids of all ages can have a sweet start to the day by making their own refreshing ice cream. No registration needed.
https://champaignparks.org/event/national-ice-cream-for-breakfast-day/
Petsmart’s February Birthday Bash
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Petsmart, Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate your pet’s February birthday with toys, treats, complimentary bandanas with a yummy cologne, and a photo op! This event is free.
https://www.chambanamoms.com/events/february-pet-birthday-and-adoption-party-at-petsmart/
That’s What She Said Champaign-Urbana
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Location: Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Details: Hear extraordinary stories from women at C-U’s 11th She Said show.
https://shesaidproject.com/shows/
Illinois Soul 2nd Anniversary
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Tryon Festival Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate two years of amplifying Black voices and culture on 101.1FM Illinois Soul.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/illinois-soul-2nd-anniversary-featuring-maysa
Sunday, February 8
Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball: National Girls and Women in Sports Game
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate women athletes as the Fighting Illini takes on the USC Trojans.
https://fightingillini.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule
The Synth Bowl II
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: See and hear a musical journey with experimental soundscapes, musical forces, and visual projections.
https://www.facebook.com/events/
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Event dates and times may change. If you have information about upcoming events, email us before Mondays at 8:00 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.