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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
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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.