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Thursday, May 14
Josh Wolf
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, IL
Details: Laugh with this stand-up comedian and best-selling author on his tour.
https://www.thecastletheatre.com/shows/josh-wolf-touring-hard-14-may
Chasen Wayne
Time: 8:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy music by this Texas-born artist.
Chasen Wayne at Rose Bowl Facebook Event Page
Friday, May 15
A Tribute to Country Greats
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bement Country Opry, Monticello, IL
Details: Hear performances of songs that shaped country music.
A Tribute to Country Greats Facebook Event Page
Magic of Motown
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL
Details: Hear your favorite Motown hits, including choreography and costumes inspired by Motown’s best.
https://www.fischertheatre.com/magic-of-motown
Saturday, May 16
Ikebana: Party with Shakuyaku (Peonies)
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, IL
Details: Experience the Japanese art of floral arrangements. Also on Sunday, May 17 from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/the-farms-ikebana-party-with-shakuyaku/
Sweeney Todd: School Edition Auditions
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: DLO’s Backstage (141 N. Walnut St), Danville, IL
Details: Teens who have just completed 8th through 12th grade can audition for the teen version of the famous Sondheim musical.
https://www.theaterforms.com/audition/notice/dlomt/sweeney/
Heroes
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Dick Van Dyke Auditorium, Danville, IL
Details: Enjoy Danville Symphony Orchestra’s season closing concert.
https://danvillesymphony.org/
Hayden Coffman
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; Show at 8:00 p.m.
Location: The City Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Catch singer-songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee on his “Take the Lonely” tour.
https://www.citycenterchampaign.com/event-calendar
Sunday, May 17
Cheap Instrument Sale
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Check out new and used instruments and music gear.
Cheap Instrument Sale Facebook Event Page
Sound Bite Sundays
Time: 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Plaza, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy free games and live performances by local musicians. Music starts at 2:00 p.m.
https://www.visitdowntownchampaign.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.