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Thursday, November 5
Clayton Burke
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Hear rock, country, and folk from this local songwriter and pedal steel player.
https://rosebowltavern.com/
Dear Evan Hansen
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Details: See a local performance of this Tony award-winning musical about dealing with dark secrets, mental health, and belonging.
https://parkland.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2300
Friday, November 6
CU Spinners and Weavers Guild Show and Sale
Time: 3:00 p.m. —8:00 p.m.
Location: Hessel Park Church, Champaign, IL
Details: Peruse a variety of high-quality, handmade fiber arts and goods like yarn, felted items, crochet garments and more. Runs through Saturday featuring several demonstrations.
https://cuswg.org/show-and-sale/
Fall Day Paint
Time: 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.
Location: Strawberry Fields Cafe, Urbana, IL
Details: Spend the afternoon painting with snacks, drinks and friends. This beginner-level painting session is available to all, and children five and up are welcome with a parent.
https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday, November 7
Merry on Main
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Main Street, Monticello, IL
Details: Get into the holiday spirit early and explore holiday decor and shopping with small-town charm. Runs all week through Saturday.
https://monticellomainstreet.org
Explore Archaeology Open House
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, Mahomet, IL
Details: Explore dioramas, films, activities and more showcasing archaeology in east central Illinois, and hear from local experts and volunteers in the field.
https://www.champaignforests.org
Sunday, November 8
Onigiri Action Workshop
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Location: Japan House, Urbana, IL
Details: Learn about the history and methods of onigiri and make your own, paired with soup and tea. Two sessions are available at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dads-weekend-onigiri-action-workshop-tickets
Significant Other
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL
Details: Twin City Theatre Company presents a play about love, loneliness and learning how to support your friends when they get everything you’ve ever wanted. Runs through November 15.
https://www.ucimc.org/twin_city_theatre_presents_significant_other_show_3
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