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Thursday, January 22
The Four Horsemen — The Album-Quality Metallica Experience
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, IL
Details: Enjoy a concert by this Metallic tribute band.
https://www.thecastletheatre.com/shows/the-four-horsemen
The Sex Lives of Puppets by Mark Down and Ben Keaton
Time: 7:30 p.m. on Jan 22, Jan 23, & Jan. 24
Location: Studio Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Catch this fun and frank explorative performance of human emotions and expression with master puppetry. This performance is for mature audiences only.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/sex-lives-puppets-mark-down-and-ben-keaton
Friday, January 23
Arsenic & Old Lace
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Red Mask Players, Danville, IL
Details: Catch opening night of this mysterious dark comedy. Runs through February 7.
https://redmaskplayers.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events
DLO Musical Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Jan 23 & 24 ; 2:30 p.m. on Jan 25
Location: Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL
Details: Celebrate 70 years of musical theatre with this live concert.
https://dlo.ludus.com/
Neko Case with Des Demonas
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The VirginiaTheatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy live music by Neko Case with Des Demonas on Case’s Neon Grey Midnight Green tour.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1067
Saturday, January 24
Raptors Up Close
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lake of the Woods Pavilion, Mahomet, IL
Details: Get a close up of these birds of prey and learn about their role in the ecosystem.
https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/raptors-up-close-2026
Knit & Sit
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, IL
Details: Join a weaver’s circle in the “Art Since 1948” exhibition. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
https://kam.illinois.edu/event/knit-sit-0
Sunday, January 25
Ladies Legend Sunday Funday
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Willow Creek Farm, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy live music featuring Sass and Lisa Castang.
https://www.facebook.com/events/
48-Hour Film Competition Screening
Time: 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Savoy 16, Savoy, IL
Details: See the films created for the 48-Hour Film Competition for free.
https://checkout.square.site/
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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.