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Thursday, February 19
Night OUT at the Art Museum
Time: 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy a celebration of queer art and artists with live music, guided tours, hands-on artmaking, artist demonstrations and more.
https://kam.illinois.edu/event/night-out-art-museum-0
Repair Cafe Urbana
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location: Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL
Details: A place where you can have volunteers help you repair any household items that might need fixing, like clothes, kitchen appliances, small electronics, yard care equipment, small furniture and more.
https://makerspaceurbana.org/event/repair-cafe/
Chris Knight w/ Duke Oursler
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. ; Show 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, IL
Details: Enjoy a concert by this singer-songwriter.
https://www.thecastletheatre.com/shows/chris-knight-19-feb
Friday, February 20
Local Artist and Author Event
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, IL
Details: Come engage with local artists and authors with incredible talents from word weavers to painters to quilters to sticker makers. The event will open with Ray Miner, a children’s book author
Rantoul Public Library Local Artist and Author Event
Jeff Helgesen & Friends
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Come enjoy some jazzy tunes. No cover.
Jeff Helgesen & Friends
Saturday, February 21
Concert for Kids
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lewis Auditorium, Urbana Free Library, Urbana, IL
Details: Join students from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign School of Music for a lively mini-concert.
https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/14100518
Auditions for I Wanna F*** Like Romeo and Juliet
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Location: CUTC Rehearsal Space, Champaign, IL
Details: Audition for this play about a love story exploring queer love. Performances in May.
https://stationtheatre.com/auditions-1
Artist Reception: Logan Ingold
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana, IL
Details: Meet local artist Logan Ingold and learn about the inspiration behind his installment at the Nature Center.
Logan Ingold Artist Reception
Glow Stick Dance Party
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Urbana Free Library, Urbana, IL
Details: Tape on glow sticks and dance! Wear dark clothes and a hoodie or beanie if you have them for this family friendly event.
https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/15335797
Meteorologist Ask Me Anything featuring Andrew Pritchard
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sola Gratia Farm, Urbana, IL
Details: Anyone curious about the climate and forecast is invited to ask local meteorologist Andrew Pritchard anything.
https://solagratiacsa.app.neoncrm.com/
Sunday, February 22
Snowflake Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Royal Community Building, Royal, IL
Details: Shop vendors and enjoy activities for kids.
Snowflake Festival
New Awakenings Concerts
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Featuring campus and community choral singers and university groups. This is the third installment of the School of Music’s New Awakenings concert series and a celebration of faith.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/new-awakenings-concert
Dinosaur World Live
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington, IL
Details: Experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this interactive family show of remarkably life-like dinosaurs.
https://www.artsblooming.org/
C-U at the Cabaret
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Hear local performers sing songs of love and love-lost.
Champaign Urbana Theatre Company Facebook Page
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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.