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Thursday, March 5
One Battle After Another Screening
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, Urbana, IL
Details: Join the Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies at the Ebert Fellows Screening with this Oscar-nominated film.
https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/event.php?ID=2676
Peter and the Starcatcher
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Kick off Champaign Park District’s 2026 Youth Theatre season with this prequel to Peter Pan. 7:00 p.m. shows from March 5 — March 7, 1:00 p.m. show on March 7.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1086
Friday, March 6
Danville’s Got Talent: Battle of the Best
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL
Details: See nine performers compete in group and individual rounds, including past champions.
https://www.fischertheatre.com/danvilles-got-talent
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: KottrGrimm Theatrical Storytellers, Danville, IL
Details: Catch opening night of this dramatic and comedic play set in an imagined world that explores the Bible’s most notorious sinner. 7:00 p.m. March 6 & March 7, 4:00 p.m. March 8.
https://kottrgrimm.booktix.com/
Saturday, March 7
US Quadball National Qualifier Tournament
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Rantoul Family Sports Complex, Rantoul, IL
Details: Spend the weekend seeing college and club teams from across the nation compete in this Quidditch-inspired sport. Also on Sunday, March 8.
https://www.usquadball.org/current-season/usq-national-qualifier-champaign-county
Illini Cat Club Cat Show
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington, IL
Details: This feline event includes an obstacle course competition, cat-related merchandise, a human cat costume contest, stuffed animal contest, and more. Also on March 8.
https://www.facebook.com/illinicatclub/
CU Sings: People’s Chorus Pastime with Good Company
Time: Doors at 2:30 p.m.; concert at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy choral music across five centuries in collaboration with Amasong and The Unitarian Universalist Church or Urbana Choir.
https://cusings.wixsite.com/cusings/projects-6
Discover India 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Foellinger Auditorium, Urbana, IL
Details: Explore a cultural exhibition including traditional dance and music performances, a fashion show, and a DJ Celebration.
Indian Graduate Students Association Instagram Page
Sunday, March 8
Annual Kickapoo Rail Trail Cleanup
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the northwest corner of the Urbana Walmart parking lot
Details: Jump into some spring cleaning by removing trash from the Kickapoo Rail Trail! All ages and experiences levels are welcome. No registration is required, and tools and gloves are provided.
https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/annual-krt-clean-up-2026
Illinois Ballet Company Spring 2026 Show
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Hall, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy the spring performance by this professional-level ballet company.
https://www.instagram.com/illinoisballetcompany/
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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.