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Thursday, July 16
Farm Play Date
Time: 3:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sola Gratia Farm, Urbana, IL
Details: Bring your kids for outdoor activities and free play at the Community Classroom every third Thursday of the month through September.
https://www.solagratiacsa.com/events/play-date-at-the-community-classroom-fw9tf
“All Audio Music Trivia” Tunes and Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Yellow & Company, Mahomet, IL
Details: Get ready to show off your musical ear with a team of four friends and family members at this tune-tastic trivia night. 16+
yellowandcoevents.com
Friday, July 17
An Evening of Old Time Radio
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rantoul Business Center, Rantoul, IL
Details: See actors perform classic radio stories on stage, with sound effects created live to take you back in time to the golden age of radio.
https://rtg.ludus.com/index.php
Disco All the Time, Murder Occasionally
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Lush Vine, Kankakee, IL
Details: Put on your dancing shoes and detective hat for a night of mystery, music and excitement at the party where everyone is a suspect.
eventbrite.com/murder-at-the-disco-tickets
Saturday, July 18
Savoy Beepball Tournament
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: William A. Smith Park, Savoy, IL
Details: See an adaptive version of traditional baseball designed for blind and visually impaired athletes with specialized balls and bases.
facebook.com/nbba/calendars
Bryan White Live at the Fischer Theatre
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL
Details: Hear a Grammy award winning country artist as he brings his hits to Central Illinois.
https://www.fischertheatre.com/bryan-white
Sunday, July 19
C-U Triathlon
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: 2501 Fields S Dr., Champaign, IL
Details: Participate in a 400 yard swim, 10 mile bike ride and 5K run. Registration ends on Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. CT. Ages 16+
www.trisignup.com
Mid-October
Time: 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Riggs Beer Company, Urbana, IL
Details: Grab a drink and enjoy the pop-folk stylings of Jonathon Parrish and Therese Brown for an evening of live music.
https://www.riggsbeer.com/events/live-music-mid-october-4-301/
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