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Thursday, July 30
Ragtime: The Musical
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: See a local production of this Tony-winning musical telling the story of three American dreams being tested at the turn of the century. Runs through August 2.
The Virginia Theatre
Sorry to Bother You @ Savoy Arthouse
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Savoy 16 + IMAX, Savoy, IL
Details: Join Savoy Arthouse for a screening of Boots Riley’s comedy sci-fi directorial debut with a special introduction from the director.
Chambana Film Society
Friday, July 31
Bonnie and Chris
Time: 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Location: Vermilion River Beer Company, Danville, IL
Details: Enjoy an afternoon of music and local brews as part of the Lunch Box Concert Series.
https://www.visitdanvillearea.com/event/lunch-box-concert-series-at-vrbc-3/2026-07-31/
Jobey Grant
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Uptown Tavern, Paxton, IL
Details: Hear a laid-back acoustic set from this Southern Illinois country, folk and classic artist.
https://theuptowntavern.com/live-music
Saturday, August 1
Floral Still-Life Watercolor Painting
Time: 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location: Delight Flower Farm, Champaign, IL
Details: Practice your fine art skills and paint beautiful summer blooms with instruction from Vivian Krishnan.
https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/online-shop/p/floralstill-life-watercolor
Poetry at the Preserve
Time: 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Location: Sangamon River Corridor Reserve, Monticello, IL
Details: Listen to or share your own nature focused poetry followed by a group hike and journaling session. Also on Sunday.
https://www.landconservationfoundation.org/events-1/poetry-at-the-preserve
Sunday, August 2
Sunday Afternoon Goat Hike
Time: 1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Location: Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign, IL
Details: Take a walk through local pastures and farms with a herd of goats — followed by cheese sampling. Hikes run through October.
https://www.prairiefruits.com/upcoming-events
Queer Climb
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: Boneyard Boulders, Champaign, IL
Details: Get to know your local queer community with an evening of bouldering.
https://www.urbanaboulders.com/calendar
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