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CLYDE’S at Heartland Theatre Company
Date & Time: Thursday, April 11th, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12th, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13th, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14th, 2:00 p.m. (followed by discussion)
Location: Heartland Theatre Company, Normal
Details: Join us for Lynn Nottage’s comedy “CLYDE’S,” where ex-cons strive for a better life and the perfect sandwich at Clyde’s truck stop diner. Mature audiences. Runs through April 20th.
Little Shop of Horrors at Parkland College
Date & Time: Thursday, April 11th, 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, April 12th & 13th, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14th, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Parkland College Theatre, Champaign
Details: Enjoy the classic musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” where a meek assistant discovers a new breed of plant with sinister intentions. Rated Teen. Additional shows on April 21st & 28th.
Boneyard Arts Festival
Date & Time: April 12th – 14th
Location: Various venues throughout Champaign County
Details: Join the annual Boneyard Arts Festival, showcasing the creativity of Champaign County with over 70 venues. Runs through April 14th.
KANSAS: Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour at Virginia Theatre
Date & Time: Friday, April 12th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign
Details: Experience classic rock band KANSAS live on their 50th Anniversary Tour.
The Cher Show at State Farm Center
Date & Time: Friday, April 12th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: State Farm Center, Champaign
Details: Enjoy the Tony Award®-winning musical chronicling the life of icon Cher, featuring 35 smash hits.
UIUC’s Lyric Theatre presents: Fugitive Songs at Canopy Club
Date & Time: Saturday, April 13th, Doors at 7:00 p.m., Performance at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Canopy Club, Urbana
Details: Experience “Fugitive Songs,” a journey across America told through 19 songs, blending folk, pop, and gospel music.
MOM…Simply, The Best: the University of Illinois Black Chorus’ Annual Mom’s Day Concert
Date & Time: Saturday, April 13th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Celebrate Mom’s Day with the University of Illinois Black Chorus, featuring sacred and popular music.
Ellington Lives! Singin’ and Swingin’ Three Generations On at Spurlock Museum
Date & Time: Sunday, April 14th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana
Details: Enjoy performances of Duke Ellington’s works by three generations of local musicians at the C-U International Jazz Day event.
Dr. William Patterson Celebration of Life at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Date & Time: Sunday, April 14th, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Join in honoring the life of Dr. William Patterson with a celebration at Krannert Center.