WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 12 – Mar. 15

A sidewalk in a park with grass, a small body of water, trees and the sky
Walk, jog, or run through Heritage Park at the Lucky Dog 5K, where dogs are also welcome.

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui 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, March 12

Jupiter String Quartet
Time: 
7:30 p.m.
Location:
Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: 
Enjoy chamber music from this ensemble that’s played together for over 20 years.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/jupiter-string-quartet-5

River Shook (duo) w/ Clayton Burke
Time:
8:00 p.m.
Location:
Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: 
Listen to music by River Shook, as part of their new era as a solo artist.
https://rosebowltavern.com/

Friday, March 13

DreamCatchers
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location: Huber’s, Champaign, IL
Details:
Hear a variety of tunes from this band in their hometown.
DreamCatchers at Huber’s Facebook Event Page

Hairbanger’s Ball
Time:
8:00 p.m.
Location: The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, IL
Details:
Enjoy music and a show by this Chicago-based “80’s Hair Rock Tribute Band.”
https://www.hairbangersball.com/

Saturday, March 14

Pet Supply Sale
Time:
8:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign County Humane Society, Champaign, IL
Details: 
Shop gently used and new pet supplies.
CCHS Pet Supply Sale Facebook Page

Lucky Dog 5K
Time: 
9:30 a.m.
Location: Heritage Park, Champaign, IL
Details: Run, walk, or stroll with or without your pup.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/

Blackberry Smoke
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location:
The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details:
Enjoy rock music on Blackberry Smoke’s Rattle, Ramble and Roll tour.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1082

Sunday, March 15

St. Paddy’s Celebration w/ Celtic Whistle
Time: 
2:00 p.m.
Location: 
Alto Vineyards, Champaign, IL
Details: 
Celebrate the holiday with traditional Irish music.
https://altovineyards.net/events-champaign/st-paddys-with-celtic-whistle

Tech Take Apart
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Urbana Free Library, Urbana, IL
Details: 
Elementary school students can use tools to take apart tech pieces and see what’s inside.
https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/15546750



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.

Kimberly Schofield

Kimberly Schofield is the host of Morning Edition and covers arts and entertainment for Illinois Newsroom. When she is not covering the arts, she is performing in plays and musicals or running the streets of CU.