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Thursday, January 29
Art of the Resistance: A Community Conversation
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: The University YMCA Murphy Gallery, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy a reception for this art exhibition that explores themes of identity, peace, trauma, authoritarianism and resistance. Exhibition on view through February 28.
https://www.facebook.com/events/
January Dance
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Colwell Playhouse, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: See humorous, experimental, theatrical and athletic works by students, faculty, and guest artists. Runs through January 31.
https://dance.illinois.edu/about-us/events/january-dance-2026/
Friday, January 30
Champaign-Urbana Restaurant Week
Time: Check individual location hours.
Location: Champaign-Urbana area, IL
Details: Celebrate a decade of Experience Champaign-Urbana’s annual Champaign-Urbana Restaurant Week with special menus at local restaurants.
https://experiencecu.org/events/restaurant-week
Strides Shelter Fundraiser Concert
Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m.; Music at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy live music, painting, and a food and coat drive to benefit Strides Shelter.
Strides Shelter Fundraiser Concert Event Page
Cirque Kalabanté
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Tryon Festival Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: See colorful scenery, costumes, acrobats, and gymnasts in this show reflecting the daily life in Guinea, accompanied by live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/cirque-kalabant
Saturday, January 31
Reception | Latina Voces: Student Art Exhibition
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, IL
Details: This Urbana High School student-led exhibition explores identity, belonging, and cultural expression. Building upon past year’s, the presentation highlights the artists’ evolving voices and deep connections to heritage, family, and home. On view January 6 – March 21, 2026.
https://kam.illinois.edu/event/reception-latina-voces-student-art-exhibition
Local Author Fair
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL
Details: Chat with local authors about their books and writing journeys.
https://champaign.org/event/local-author-fair
KPop Demon Hunters Party
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Location: Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Dance, sing and play games about Huntrix and the Saja Boys. For ages 5-12.
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/champaignparks/shop/activities/6472985
Sunday, February 1
Mudpuppy Festival
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Monarch Events Center, Monticello, IL
Details: Celebrate the Sangamon River’s coolest creature – the mudpuppy – at the eighth annual Mudpuppy Festival. Free games, crafts and live animal exhibits for all ages.
https://www.landconservationfoundation.org/events-1/mudpuppy-festival-2025
Moses the Black: The Savoy Arthouse
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Savoy 16, Savoy, IL
Details: Screen the Chicago-set crime drama that filmed throughout September in the Champaign-Urbana area on its opening weekend.
https://www.facebook.com/events/
The Young and the Fretless
Time: 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Old-time music and a little bit more.
https://rosebowltavern.com/
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Event dates and times may change. If you have information about upcoming events, email us before Mondays at 8:00 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.