Tag: music

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 11 – June 14

Join a knitting circle, raise the roof at a silent disco, peruse a local famers market, and more all this weekend in Central Illinois.

Three hot air balloons float in the air.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 4 – June 7

An night celebrating Black music, fiddle events, an 80s-themed bike ride, and more are all happening this weekend.

Performers play instruments in marching band inspired outfits.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts upcoming season celebrates community

The 2026-2027 season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts includes musical collaborations, an illusionist, circus acts and more.

A group of people sing together on a stage in a church.

A celebration of love: Local singing group’s upcoming spring concert to feature wide array of music

Enjoy a collection of songs celebrating love at The Chorale’s spring concert this weekend.

People walk through near flowers and take pictures.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 14 – May 17

Lots of events with live music happening in central Illinois this weekend as well as the chance to learn about a Japanese art form

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 7 – May 10

Opening night of a play, an organ concert accompanying silent films, a new outdoor market, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

Multiple people look at potted plants outdoors.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 30 – May 3

A Mario-themed race, flower and plant celebrations, a fundraiser for a local humane society, and more are all happening in central Illinois this week.

Two people dance in front of an audience

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 16 – Apr. 19

A Tango festival, the last Ebertfest, and an event honoring Earth Day are all happening this weekend in Central Illinois.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 2 – Apr. 5

The Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge, an egg hunt for dogs, the Edible Book Festival, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A man holds a guitar in front of a microphone on a stage

Blues icon Robert Cray coming to the Virginia Theatre

Robert Cray has been a staple in blues and the music industry for over five decades. Cray spoke with IPM Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield about his career and upcoming performance in Champaign at the Virginia Theatre.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 26 – Mar. 29

Opening night of a play, a professional ballet performance, an exhibition featuring locally-created games, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A group of runners jog up a hill surrounded by trees

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 19 – Mar. 22

A discussion with an award-winning author, a presentation and hike about snakes, a race through a state park, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A sidewalk in a park with grass, a small body of water, trees and the sky

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 12 – Mar. 15

A performance by the Jupiter String Quartet, a 5K where you can bring your dog, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

Multiple people play a sport on a field.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 5 – Mar. 8

The first show of Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre season, a quadball tournament, a choir performance, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A woman holds a fiddle while posing in front of a brick building.

Renowned fiddler Natalie MacMaster carries on Celtic musical traditions

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All Stars perform at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, March 3.