Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.
Thursday, December 12
CU BIPOC Artist Collective: Holiday Card Making
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Fresh Press, Champaign
Details: The last meet-up of the year. Enjoy a cozy evening of holiday collage and cardmaking, with hot cocoa and conversation.
Dueling Pianos: Christmas Edition
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Gathering Place, Monticello
Details: Felix and Fingers performers bring a lively Christmas edition of their dueling piano show. Dinner included with your ticket purchase.
More info: thegatheringplaceil.com
Friday, December 13
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Danville High School
Details: A live radio broadcast performance of this beloved holiday classic, complete with sound effects, music, and staging. Also runs Saturday at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Sip and Learn: Hot Cups of Culture
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, Mahomet
Details: Warm up with free hot beverages while learning about drinks from local cultures, including American hot chocolate and Chinese tea.
Saturday, December 14
2nd Annual Rose Bowl Holiday Spectacular
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: A festive evening of laughter, music, and holiday magic, including a Christmas variety show with a talented lineup of performers.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The K-Tels
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Pipa’s Pub, Champaign
Details: Enjoy the last show of the year for this eclectic group, performing a free night of live music.
Sunday, December 15
PBS Band
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Alto Vineyards, Champaign
Details: Enjoy live music at this Christmas popup bar and ugly Christmas sweater party.
Family Singalong with Zach Mayer
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library, Urbana
Details: Join in a song circle with musician Zach Mayer, singing a mix of classic and festive tunes. Open to all ages and backgrounds!
Email will-call@illinois.edu by Mondays at 8am with event information