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Urbana High School Presents: Kala: A Musical Faerie Tale
Date & Time: Thursday, May 2nd through Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana High School, Cobb Auditorium, Urbana
Details: Witness Max and his friends in this musical tale as they battle against an evil force to save the world.
Chicago: The Musical at the State Farm Center
Date & Time: Thursday, May 2nd, 7:30 p.m.
Location: State Farm Center, Champaign
Details: Experience the timeless tale of fame, fortune, and jazz in this classic musical.
SuperState Concert Band Festival at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Date & Time: Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th, 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Enjoy performances by middle school and high school bands from across the state. Free and open to the public.
Bluebell Festival: A Folk School Fundraiser at Allerton Park and Recreation Center
Date & Time: Friday, May 3rd, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Continues May 4th and 5th, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Allerton Park and Recreation Center, Monticello
Details: Join the community event featuring plant sale, vendor fair, craft demonstrations, and live music.
First Fridays Summer Concert Series at Paxton Main Street
Date & Time: Friday, May 3rd, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans Square, Paxton Main Street, Paxton
Details: Enjoy outdoor concerts and concessions featuring the Everingham-Pittman Band playing classic rock hits.
2024 Spring Musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown at Franklin Steam Academy
Date & Time: Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Franklin Steam Academy, Champaign
Details: Watch the family-friendly musical performed by 6th, 7th, and 8th graders showcasing their talent and hard work.
Swan Lake by the Champaign Urbana Ballet at The Virginia Theatre
Date & Time: Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign
Details: Experience Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece brought to life by the Champaign Urbana Ballet.
Urbana Free Library presents Tango for All: The Soul of Argentine Tango
Date & Time: Saturday, May 4th, 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library, Urbana
Details: Enjoy a family-friendly concert featuring Argentine tango music and learn about its essence.
Urbana Poet Laureate Celebration at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
Date & Time: Sunday, May 5th, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana
Details: Join the celebration honoring Urbana’s Poet Laureate with poetry readings, music, art, and more.
Mutt Strut 2024 at Friendship Grove in Crystal Lake Park
Date & Time: Sunday, May 5th, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Friendship Grove, Crystal Lake Park, Urbana
Details: Celebrate dogs with food, games, contests, and a celebratory dog-walk organized by Champaign County Humane Society and Triptych Brewing.