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Thursday, October 29
National Cat Day Celebration
Time: 2:30 p.m. — 9:20 p.m.
Location: The Scratching Post, Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate National Cat Day with cat costumes and attire, cat trivia, cat talks with experts and more at The Scratching Post.
https://scratchingpostcu.com/event/national-cat-day/
Craft Night
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: Parcadia, Urbana, IL
Details: Journey into an immersive fantasy world for a night of crafting where you can make and take home your own princess hat.
https://parcadia.golf/events/upcoming/
Friday, October 30
Jay Ferguson Trio
Time: 5:00 p.m. —7:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy a night of live jazz from local bands every Wednesday and Friday at the Rose Bowl Tavern with fun drinks and good vibes.
https://rosebowltavern.com/
Straight No Chaser
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Get into the holiday spirit with a performance from this nine-man a capella group as they tour across the United States.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/
Saturday, October 31
Urbana Firefighters Trunk-or-Treat and Vehicle Show
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Location: The Vineyard Church, Urbana, IL
Details: See the Urbana Fire Department’s fleet or bring your own truck, tractor or antique vehicle and get some candy while you visit.
https://www.urbanail.gov/fire-department/page/halloween-trunk-or-treat-vehicle-show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Let’s do the Time Warp again! See this Halloween cult-classic, complete with all the chaos, costumes and callouts you can imagine.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/
Sunday, November 1
Día de Muertos
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: La Casa Cultural Latina, Urbana, IL
Details: Join La Casa to honor this tradition of remembrance with food, music, art and more. Learn more about the history of Día de Muertos and share your own stories.
https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/3114?eventId=33565168
Hamilton Sing-Along Matinee
Time: 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum, Urbana, IL
Details: Sing along to the story of America’s founding and reflect on the country’s history by viewing the current featured museum exhibit, “Unfinished Revolutions: Living Stories of American Rights.”.
https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2784
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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.