WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 6 – Nov. 9

Four performers stand on treadmills on a stage.
Burnout Paradise features four performers doing tasks while on treadmills.

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, November 6

Alice in Wonderland Jr
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: This enchanting production brings the beloved classic to life with vibrant characters, quirky antics, and plenty of surprises. Presented by Champaign Park District Youth Theatre. 
https://thevirginia.showare.com

Moon Over Buffalo
Time:
7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6, 7, 8, 14, 15 and 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 9, 16
Location: Harold and Jean Miner Theatre, Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Details: This production centers on George and Charlotte Hay, failed Broadway stars who are attempting regain their glory in Buffalo, New York. A perfect comedy confection for lovers of theatre and old Hollywood!
https://parkland.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2003

Friday, November 7

If All the Sky Were Paper
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Location:
Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL
Details: 
Attend opening night of this play featuring a series of letters and emails written by those on the front lines of war and their loved ones. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Runs through Sunday, November 16.
https://twincitytheatreco.org/tickets/

Burnout Paradise
Time: 
7:30 p.m.
Location: Colwell Playhouse, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Watch (and participate with) four performers doing a series of tasks while running on treadmills. Also on Saturday, November 8.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/burnout-paradise

Saturday, November 8

2025 CLCU Annual Art Fair
Time:
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 
Savoy Recreation Center, Savoy, IL
Details:
Explore this art fair featuring a range of artists, artwork, and medium. Also on Sunday, November 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
https://www.craftleaguecu.com/news

CU International Film Festival
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Screening begins at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate the free 4th Annual festival with a red carpet, food, and film screenings.
https://www.cuiff.org/event

The Turnaway Play
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana, IL
Details: See a free staged reading of this play that looks at what happens when people are denied access to abortion. Also on Sunday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Spurlock Museum in Urbana.
www.ucrj.org/events 

Sunday, November 9

Transitive Landscapes: A Guided Walk & Field Atlas Assembly
Time: 12:00 p.m. –1:00 p.m.
Location: McCraw Family Visitor Center, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL
Details: Listen to short readings through the gardens and wooded trails, followed by a reflection of the event at the mansion.
https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/transitive-landscapes/

Smore’s Social with Urbana Park District
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Larson Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Join fellow park lovers and convene for hot chocolate and free smore’s over the fire. 
https://www.urbanaparks.org/news/s-mores-social-and-stroll-is-back-this-fall

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.