WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 25 – Sep. 28

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.

Wednesday, September 24

Illinois Wind Symphony Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy the first concert of the school year by the premiere band concert at UIUC.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/illinois-wind-symphony-28

Thursday, September 25

Blair Park Bubbles Bonanza
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Blair Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Urbana Park District is bringing out their bubble machine. Make tons of bubbles and visit the challenge course, zipline and interactive soccer wall. All ages are welcome.
https://www.urbanaparks.org/calendar/events/free-blair-park-bubbles-bonanza

Backyard BBQ
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy originals, traditional country, blues, western swing, jazz and more. Playing music from the early 1900’s through the 1960’s, join the band for a road trip through a musical roadmap of American roots music.
https://rosebowltavern.com/

Friday, September 26

University of Illinois Homecoming Parade
Time: 6:00 p.m. 
Location: Starting at 4th and Kirby, Champaign, IL
Details: Members of the chart-topping classic rock band REO Speedwagon return to campus to serve as grand marshals. A post-parade party, featuring food, music and fireworks, will take place in Lot 31 immediately following the parade.
https://homecoming.illinois.edu/

The Shadow Box (play)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL
Details: Attend opening night of this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play exploring the end-of-life experience. Runs through October 5.
https://twincitytheatreco.org/tickets/

Jupiter String Quartet with Jon Nakamatsu 
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL
Details: Enjoy a concert with the Jupiter String Quartet, featuring pianist Jon Nakamatsu, with classical and contemporary pieces.
https://krannertcenter.com/events/jupiter-string-quartet-jon-nakamatsu

Saturday, September 27

Help Us Capture a Poltergeist!
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lewis Auditorium, Urbana Free Library, Urbana, IL
Details: Kids can solve mysteries, riddles, and more.
https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/

Saturday Night Live
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate UIUC Homecoming with live music, artists, vendors, and more.
https://homecoming.illinois.edu/schedule/

Origin Stories (orchestra concert)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Danville High School, Danville, IL
Details: Celebrate the Danville Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert of the season.
https://danvillesymphony.org/

Sunday, September 28

WEFT Fest 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: North Market St, Downtown Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate live music, its listeners, and WEFT’s birthday at this annual street party.
https://new.weft.org/

LIVE AGAIN! Marching Illini in Concert
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy a performance by the nation’s premier college marching band.
https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/mi