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Thursday, May 7
Dan Kusaya & The Chimurenga Inspiration
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: University YMCA, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy a live outdoor concert fusing Zimbabwean tradition and contemporary music elements.
https://dankusayaandchimurenga.com/
I Wanna F— Like Romeo and Juliet
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana, IL
Details: See this comedic play about queer love and the challenges that come with relationships. Runs through May 17.
https://stationtheatre.ludus.com/index.php
Friday, May 8
Queer Prom
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location: University YMCA, Champaign, IL
Details: Uniting Pride is hosting their annual free queer prom for students ages 13-18. Enjoy live music, drag performance, face painting and more. This year’s theme is Villain Era and it is open to all LGBTQ+ youth.
https://www.unitingpride.org/queer-prom.html
Organ Concert by Dan King Crede
Time: 7:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy a concert with a variety of silent films accompanied by the organ.
Organ Concert by Dan King Crede Facebook Event Page
Saturday, May 9
2026 Sidney Spring Fling
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Sidney, IL
Details: Shop local vendors, artists, and more at this inaugural outdoor event.
Sidney Spring Fling Facebook Event Page
Lights Up! CU Sings Broadway
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy an afternoon of musical theatre favorites.
Lights Up! CU Sings Broadway Facebook Event Page
Sunshine Daydream
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Alto Vineyards, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy live music by this Grateful Dead tribute band.
https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/music-the-vines-w-sunshine-daydream
24-Hour Musical Revue Challenge
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph-Ogden High School, St. Joseph, IL
Details: 24 hours before this performance, students will be given a surprise theme and assigned a musical. They will only have a day to rehearse, design and bring their performance to life, while completing other fun challenges for their spring fundraiser showcase. Admission is free.
24 Hour Musical Revue Challenge Facebook Event Page
Sunday, May 10
Mommy and Me Day
Time: 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Location: The Treehouse, Champaign, IL
Details: Stop by to make a decorative trinket box or a flower vase while enjoying some sweet treats. Crafts and unlimited open play in the play area will be $11.
https://www.facebook.com/
UFLive! presents Parkland Guitar Ensemble
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library, Urbana, IL
Details: Hear a wide variety of music from this group.
UFLive! presents Parkland Guitar Ensemble Facebook Event Page
Fried Green Tomatoes 35th Anniversary Screening
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Harvest Moon Drive-In, Gibson City, IL
Details: Celebrate Mother’s Day all weekend with movies at the drive-in.
https://harvestmoondrivein.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.