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Thursday, July 23
Krannert Center Uncorked: 90’s Daughter
Time: 5:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Join east Central Illinois’ premier party band for a free night of high-energy jams in the lobby of the Krannert Center.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-uncorked-90s-daughter
July Jazz in the Park
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: Noel Park, Champaign, IL
Details: Bring lawn chairs and a picnic blanket and enjoy a summer evening of smooth tunes in the park with food options provided by local food trucks.
https://champaignparks.org/event/july-jazz-in-the-park/
Friday, July 24
Garden Clubs of Illinois State Flower Show
Time: 4:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana, IL
Details: See beautiful flower designs and horticulture related to road trips for this Route-66 themed garden show. Also runs on Saturday morning.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/546067732985830/posts/2084019835857271/
Aces n’ Rhythms with Bee Ziegler
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Garden at 107, Danville, IL
Details: Join an Illinois-based cover band for a night of iconic hits of every decade as part of Danville’s United We Rock summer concert series.
https://www.visitdanvillearea.com/event/united-we-rock-summer-concert-series/2026-07-24/
Saturday, July 25
Summer Splash
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet, IL
Details: Spend a summer day outside in the park with tons of family friendly activities like canoeing, fishing, live music, educational exhibits and more. Shuttle service from Champaign and Urbana is available.
https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/summer-splash-1
Smoke n’ Octane
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Pepsin Hill, Monticello, IL
Details: Join the Monticello Recreation Foundation and The Sundowners Car Club all day for a car show and barbecue competition featuring live music from Sapphire and Role Model Radio.
https://monticellorecreationfoundation.org/
Sunday, July 26
Hoosier Daddy
Time: 3:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pipa’s Pub, Champaign, IL
Details: End your weekend with a mix of classic, alternative and Southern rock for Sunday Funday on the patio at Pipa’s.
https://www.facebook.com/PipasPubChampaign
Ephemera Open Mic
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.
Location: Channing Murray Foundation, Urbana, IL
Details: Share songs, poetry, spoken word and stories at a queer, trans and BIPOC-centered community showcase every fourth Sunday in the Summer. Hear from a featured performer at 8:50 p.m. Masks required.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSt9UnIB2p/?igsh=bDFnbmpqNzFmdnJr
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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.