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Thursday, August 27
Opening Night at the Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate the opening of the museum’s new exhibit, Centering Clay, which features ceramic art pieces from a range of artists, and meet the new director, Stephanie Smith.
https://kam.illinois.edu/exhibition
Twilight Tailgate with the Trees
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: Vernal Ridge Agroforestry Farm, Urbana, IL
Details: Join The Savanna Institute for a night of snacks and drinks, activities, educational opportunities and more!
https://www.savannainstitute.org
Friday, August 28
Family Resources Day
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana, IL
Details: Learn about services and resources available to you including child care, legal aid, mental health resources and more at the Scott Bennett Family Resources Day.
https://www.lincolnsquareurbana.com
Mahomet Music Fest
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Mahomet, Mahomet, IL
Details: Bring your family and friends for live music, food, rides and more at this weekend festival featuring artists including 90s Daughter, Hairbanger’s Ball and Craig Morgan. Runs through Saturday.
https://www.mahometmusicfest.com/home
Saturday, August 29
Costume and Prop Sale
Time: 8:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Explore hundreds of costume and prop pieces used in performances at Krannert, including one-of-a-kind items, and help clear the way for new items by purchasing some to take home.
https://krannertcenter.com/events
Horizon RC Fest
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location: Eli Field, Monticello, IL
Details: Try out tons of radio control vehicles and aircraft at this all-ages and hands-on fair.
https://www.horizonhobby.com/rc-fest/
Rockingham Road
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: Riggs Beer Company, Urbana, IL
Details: Grab a drink and enjoy smooth rock and Americana music from the last 70 years.
https://www.riggsbeer.com/events
Sunday, August 30
Spurlock Sundays: The Warrior Within
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum, Urbana, IL
Details: Learn about the history and practice of various martial arts from local practitioner Jeremy Jones, featuring a hands-on look at artifacts and demonstration.
https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events
Musical Theatre Cabaret
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Join the Theatre and Music Society’s launch event featuring a three-person combo in a night of musicial theatre celebrating the local performing arts community.
https://rosebowltavern.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.