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Thursday, August 20
Jazz in the Park
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Location: Sunset Ridge Park, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy the summer’s final Jazz in the Park with a great view of the sunset and food from local vendors.
https://champaignparks.org
The Happy Together Tour 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Hear chart-topping hits from the 60s and 70s performed by a collection of artists including The Association, The Troggs, former Chicago lead singer Jason Scheff and more!
https://thevirginia.org
Friday, August 21
Dance for People with Parkinson’s
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Learn from professionally trained dance instructors in a workshop for those with Parkinson’s. Practice gentle skills that may help improve balance, flexibility and strength.
https://krannertcenter.com
Summer Prairie Skies
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: William M. Staerkel Planetarium, Champaign, IL
Details: Discover and learn the stories behind summer constellations visible right now in central Illinois.
https://parkland.universitytickets.com/
Saturday, August 22
The Illiac
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hessel Park and Downtown, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy music from local artists, led by Central Illinois chamber orchestra, Sinfonia da Camera. Other venues include Neil Street Plaza, The Space, Watson’s Shack + Rail and Cowboy Monkey.
https://theilliac.com
Jazz, Cocktails and Gowns
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hound’s Court, Champaign, IL
Details: For the Culture presents a night of music and spoken word to celebrate Black elegance, style, creativity and community. Come dressed in your best and experience a community of excellence.
https://www.visitdowntownchampaign.com
Sunday, August 23
Dump and Run Sale
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: UI Stock Pavilion, Urbana, IL
Details: Shop used, quality goods that have been kept out of local dumpsters. Peruse inexpensive furniture and household items and help reduce waste in the community.
https://www.universityymca.org
Sunday Wine down with Blue Iris
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alto Vineyards, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy an afternoon of alternative rock covers and originals from this award-winning, Normal-based band.
https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign
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