Listen to Lyric Roy and Arjun Thakkar talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.
Thursday, August 6
Americana Happy Hour ft. Megan Bee
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Hear singer-songwriter Megan Bee blend her soulful vocals with acoustic storytelling to create her unique folk-americana sound. No cover for entry, performances continue every Thursday.
rosebowltavern.com
St. Joseph Illinois Community Festival
Time: 5:00 p.m. —10:00 p.m.
Location: Woodard Family Sports Complex, St. Joseph, IL
Details: Enjoy a weekend full of carnival fun, live music, BINGO, a beer tent, and other activities for the whole family at this community-building event.
facebook.com/St-Joseph-Illinois-Community-Festival
Friday, August 7
Champaign-Urbana Days (CU Days)
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Location: Douglass Park, Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate Champaign-Urbana Days with live music, local cuisine, face painting, balloon animals, senior bingo, DJ sets and a variety of non-profit and merchandise vendors at this family-friendly event. Continues through Sunday.
champaignparks.org
8th Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Festival
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: Bunny’s Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Bring your own chairs to enjoy a weekend of great blues featuring The Painkillers Blues Band and Candy Foster and The Shades of Blue. Continues through Saturday.
prariecrossroads.org/bluesfest
Saturday, August 8
ECIA 5th Annual Archery Youth Shoot
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location: Judge Webber Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Join the East Central Illinois Archery Club to celebrate and honor the next generation of archers. Instruction and equipment are provided to all youth participants regardless of skill level, along with a free hot dog lunch.
eventbrite.com/ecia-5th-annual-archery-youth-shoot-tickets
Yellow & Co. presents Comedian Greg Morton
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 8:45 p.m.
Location: Yellow & Company, Mahomet, IL
Details: Share a laugh with Greg Morton, a comedian who wowed the judges on season 14 of America’s Got Talent. Ages 18+
eventbrite.com/yellow-and-co-presents
Sunday, August 9
Brother Verses Brother at 2026 CineSonic Music Film Festival
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Savoy 16 + IMAX, Savoy, IL
Details: Inspired by Francis Coppola’s concept of Live Cinema, the single, unbroken shot follows combative twin musicians on a hunt for their dying poet father. The tale becomes a testament to the power of music and brotherhood, experienced by the viewer in real-time. Film festival continues through August 30.
2026cinesonic.chambanafilmsociety.org
Andy & Friends
Time: 3:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pipa’s Pub, Champaign, IL
Details: Join this group of talented musicians for Sunday Funday on the patio at Pipa’s. Stick around for weekly karaoke starting at 8:00 p.m.
facebook.com/events
Some of the groups mentioned here may be financial supporters of Illinois Public Media, but they do not influence who is included on this list.
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.