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Thursday, July 24
Jazz in the Park: Emma Taylor Trio & TromBari
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Morrissey Park, Champaign, IL
Details: Presented by Champaign Park District. Monthly series with jazz artists in neighborhood parks. Bring lawn chairs and refreshments.
Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana High School
Details: Youth summer theatre production presented by Urbana Park District. Shows: Thu (7/24), Fri (7/25) at 7p, Sat (7/26) at 2p and 7p.
Friday, July 25
August: Osage County – Red Mask Players
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Kathryn Randolph Theater, Danville, IL
Details: Family drama by Tracy Letts. Shows Fri & Sat at 7pm, Sun at 2pm. Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors, $10 students.
redmaskplayers.com
Alice by Heart – DLO Musical Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Danville High School
Details: Summer teen production. Inspired by *Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*. Shows Fri & Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2:30pm.
www.dlomusicaltheatre.com
Saturday, July 26
Art Ventures for Kids
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, IL
Details: For kids 5+ and their families. Storytime and art-making inspired by the museum’s collections.
Girls Rock! CU 2025 Camp Showcase
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate the camp finale with live performances by campers.
The Beat on Market Street: Funk Night
Time: Doors at 8:00 p.m., Show at 8:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Champaign
Details: Featuring Mico-wave & the Selections. Dress and dance contests. Part of first & last Friday series.
Sunday, July 27
Starling Shakespeare Company – Hamlet & The Comedy of Errors
Time: 1:00 p.m. (*Hamlet*), 6:30 p.m. (*Comedy of Errors*)
Location: The Lake House, Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Free outdoor performances. Rain location: Channing Murray Foundation, Urbana.
C-U Community Used Gear Sale
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Musicians and creatives selling gear: guitars, amps, DJ gear, mics, and more. Includes giveaway from Rupert Neve Designs.
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