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Thursday, May 21
Jazz in the Park
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Clark Park, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy performances by local jazz musicians, food trucks, and an evening outdoors.
Jazz in the Park Facebook Event Page
Finding Nemo Jr.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Catch opening night of Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre performance following Nemo and his dad through the big blue sea.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/
Friday, May 22
CU Around the District
Time: 6:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hessel Park, Champaign, IL
Details: Teens can enjoy this Picnic in the Park with a DJ, yard games, and free sundae bar.
https://champaignparks.org/event/
RENT
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL
Details: See the revolutionary musical about the group of young artists and friends in New York’s East Village. Runs through Sunday, May 24.
https://purchase.fischertheatre.com/
Saturday, May 23
Mid-Century Modern Tour
Time: Events throughout the day.
Location: Varying locations throughout the CU area
Details: Celebrate local history and the architecture of mid-century modern buildings.
https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/modernhomestour
The Love We Carry
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Faith United Methodist Church, Champaign, IL
Details: Hear a concert from The Chorale exploring love in all its forms.
http://thechoralecu.com/concerts
Priscilla Block
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The City Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy country music by this singer-songwriter.
https://www.citycenterchampaign.com/
Sunday, May 24
Backyard BBQ Band
Time: 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy live music by this local band.
Backyard BBQ Band Facebook Event Page
Candy Foster
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate Candy Foster’s 60th Anniversary with an all-star tribute show.
https://thevirginia.showare.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.