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Black Square at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Date & Time: Thursday, April 4th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Don’t miss the futuristic opera “Black Square,” a tragicomic love story blending Russian avant-garde with the fast-paced style of an action thriller. Additional performance on Saturday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m.
Auditions for Legally Blonde the Musical
Date & Time: Friday, April 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 6th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (dance auditions)
Location: CUTC Building, Champaign
Details: Audition for Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s production of Legally Blonde the Musical. Open to students ages 13 and up. Show dates are in June at Parkland College. Visit the website for more details.
Snow White: The Ballet at the Virginia Theatre
Date & Time: Friday, April 5th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 6th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign
Details: Experience the beautiful story of Snow White accompanied by music from classic composers and original choreography. Followed by a showcase of modern dance styles.
Chasing Tornadoes: It’s Not What You Think! at Parkland College
Date & Time: Friday, April 5th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Planetarium, Parkland College, Champaign
Details: Learn about tornadoes with meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. Tickets $2 at the door. Part of the Kaler Lecture Series.
Hip-Hop Orchestra at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Date & Time: Friday, April 5th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington
Details: Experience Thee Phantom & the Illharmonic Orchestra, combining the energy of Hip-Hop with live orchestral accompaniment.
Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Date & Time: Saturday, April 6th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Enjoy a concert featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma and classical pianist Kathryn Stott.
Nurtured in Nature: Spring BIPOC Hiking Event
Date & Time: Sunday, April 7th, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Homer Lake’s Salt Fork Center, Homer
Details: Join Black People Outside for a guided spring hike. Free event with extended trail options.
National Library Week at Champaign Public Library
Date & Time: Sunday, April 7th, 12:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
Details: Kick-off National Library Week with a variety of events including free tax help, storytimes, tours, and more. Show your library card for free MTD rides from 4/7-4/13.