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Thursday, April 23
Illinois Marathon: Christie Clinic Race Weekend
Time: Varying hours at various events.
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: “Leave Your Legacy” this race weekend at the Health & Fitness Expo and races ranging from 1 mile to 26.2 miles.
https://illinoismarathon.com/
C-U Area Prom Giveaway
Time: Varying hours and days through April 28.
Location: 41 E University Ave, Champaign, IL
Details: Shop formal wear and accessories for free. Donations still welcome.
C-U Area Prom Giveaway Open Hours & Additional Information
The Black Gaze: Portraits of Community Exhibition Reception
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: University YMCA, Wright St, Champaign, IL
Details: View portraits of an authentic perspective on the African American community in Champaign-Urbana. Artist remarks at 5:30 p.m. Exhibition runs through August 9th.
https://www.universityymca.org/news/black-gaze
Shrek The Musical
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Central High School, Champaign, IL
Details: See the musical based on the film about Shrek and the collection of characters on a big adventure.
https://centralmaroonsdrama.ludus.com/index.php
Friday, April 24
Arbor Day Celebration
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Garfield Park, Danville, IL
Details: Celebrate Arbor Day with a tree giveaway, coloring contest, and more.
https://www.cityofdanville.org/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/87
Spongebob: The Musical
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial High School, Champaign, IL
Details: Head to Aldridge Auditorium to see Centennial’s spring musical, based on the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants.
https://centennial.champaignschools.org/o/centennial/events?id=39205298
Saturday, April 25
Super Saturday: Read to Miniature Horses
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Location: Allerton Public Library, Monticello, IL
Details: Join another read to animals program with Heartland Mini Hoofs. This therapy visitation program is dedicated to bringing mini horses to visit and interact with those of all ages.
https://www.allertonpubliclibrary.org/calendar
Autism Awareness Walk
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Park, Danville, IL
Details: Take short walk around the park, listen to a brief speaker, and enjoy access to helpful resources for families while supporting and raising awareness for autism.
Autism Awareness Walk Facebook Page
Urbana Pops Orchestra: Pop-Up Players
Time: 4:15 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy a mini-concert for all ages with musicians and educators.
https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/15782614
Sunday, April 26
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Riggs Beer Company, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate Arbor Day by picking up a free tree and enjoying a welcoming atmosphere. Available tree species include shagbark hickory, white oak, red maple, and white pine. Make sure to RSVP to secure your tree.
Rigg’s Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Facebook Page
International Jazz Day Celebrations
Time: 1:30 p.m. at Spurlock Museum & 4:30 p.m. at Rose Bowl Tavern
Location: Spurlock Museum & Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: See a screening of The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit, followed by a discussion with the film’s director, writer, and producer at Spurlock Museum. Festivities continue with an Afterglow Performance at Rose Bowl Tavern.
https://www.library.illinois.edu/
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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.