Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck 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, January 15
Puzzle Wars Championship
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hays Recreation Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Compete in teams of four to complete the same puzzle along other participants.
https://champaignparks.org/event/puzzle-wars-championship/
Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Opening Reception
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate the opening of this traveling exhibit to learn about Underground Railroad stories, including some from east central Illinois.
https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/15076847
Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy live music at this fundraiser for Prairie Crossroads Blues Society.
Nick Moss Band ft. Dennis Gruenling at the Rose Bowl Tavern
Friday, January 16
Artists Talk
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Cohen Exhibition Workshop, Urbana, IL
Details: Hear from local artists whose work is featured in Long Nights, Golden Lights.
https://www.instagram.com/art.at.the.cohen/
CMM 48-Hour Film Competition 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Square Mall Urbana, IL
Details: Filmmakers have two days to write, produce and edit a short film based off of a prompt, followed by a screening to determine the winning team the following weekend.
https://champaignmoviemakers.com/
Saturday, January 17
Artventures for Kids!
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, IL
Details: Children and their caregivers can enjoy storytime inspired by artworks, a gallery exploration, and artmaking.
https://kam.illinois.edu/event/artventures-kids-4
Citizen Kane
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: See the American Film Institutes top-rated movie exploring themes of power, wealth, and identity.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1091
Sunday, January 18
Matinee at the Library: Wicked
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL
Details: See a screening of Wicked, based off the the Broadway musical.
https://champaign.org/event/matinee-at-the-library-wicked-15201770
Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration
Time: Doors at 4:00 p.m. ; Event from 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including awards for three community members and a choir performance.
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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.