WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 14 – May 17

People walk through near flowers and take pictures.
Learn the art of Japanese floral arrangement at Allerton this weekend and see the Peony Garden.

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.

Thursday, May 14

Josh Wolf
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location:
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, IL
Details:
Laugh with this stand-up comedian and best-selling author on his tour.
https://www.thecastletheatre.com/shows/josh-wolf-touring-hard-14-may

Chasen Wayne
Time: 8:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location:
Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details:
Enjoy music by this Texas-born artist.
Chasen Wayne at Rose Bowl Facebook Event Page

Friday, May 15

A Tribute to Country Greats
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Bement Country Opry, Monticello, IL
Details:
Hear performances of songs that shaped country music.
A Tribute to Country Greats Facebook Event Page

Magic of Motown
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL
Details:
Hear your favorite Motown hits, including choreography and costumes inspired by Motown’s best.
https://www.fischertheatre.com/magic-of-motown

Saturday, May 16

Ikebana: Party with Shakuyaku (Peonies)
Time:
10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, IL
Details:
Experience the Japanese art of floral arrangements. Also on Sunday, May 17 from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/the-farms-ikebana-party-with-shakuyaku/

Sweeney Todd: School Edition Auditions
Time:
10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location:
DLO’s Backstage (141 N. Walnut St), Danville, IL
Details:
Teens who have just completed 8th through 12th grade can audition for the teen version of the famous Sondheim musical.
https://www.theaterforms.com/audition/notice/dlomt/sweeney/

Heroes
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Location: 
Dick Van Dyke Auditorium, Danville, IL
Details: 
Enjoy Danville Symphony Orchestra’s season closing concert.
https://danvillesymphony.org/

Hayden Coffman
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; Show at 8:00 p.m.
Location: 
The City Center, Champaign, IL
Details:
Catch singer-songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee on his “Take the Lonely” tour.
https://www.citycenterchampaign.com/event-calendar

Sunday, May 17

Cheap Instrument Sale
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details:
Check out new and used instruments and music gear.
Cheap Instrument Sale Facebook Event Page

Sound Bite Sundays
Time: 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Downtown Plaza, Champaign, IL
Details:
Enjoy free games and live performances by local musicians. Music starts at 2:00 p.m.
https://www.visitdowntownchampaign.com


Some of the groups mentioned here may be financial supporters of Illinois Public Media, but they do not influence who is included on this list.

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.

Kimberly Schofield

Kimberly Schofield is the host of Morning Edition and covers arts and entertainment for Illinois Newsroom. When she is not covering the arts, she is performing in plays and musicals or running the streets of CU.