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Thursday, April 24
Uncorked with Darius Brubeck at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: Internationally known jazz pianist performing a wide range of jazz styles. Earlier this week, Brubeck presented on his book Playing the Changes, about jazz education in apartheid-era South Africa.
Ebertfest at the Virginia Theatre
Time: Ongoing (April 23–26)
Location: Champaign, IL
Details: Annual film festival celebrating overlooked movies, genres, and filmmakers. Features screenings, guest speakers, and more. Visit ebertfest.com for schedule and details.
Friday, April 25
Planting for Success (Arbor Day celebration) at Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Homer, IL
Details: Learn about the importance of native trees and how to plant them. A live tree planting demo by the natural resources team. All are welcome; no registration needed.
4th Mile Street Festival & Illinois 5K Run/Walk
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (5K starts at 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Outside Memorial Stadium on Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL
Details: Live music by DreamCatchers, food and drink vendors. Part of Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend. Visit illinoismarathon.com for more info.
Saturday, April 26
Screening of Chicago: A Mutual Aid Story at Channing-Murray
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: Documentary exploring labor, mutual aid, and climate change. Created by a UIUC undergraduate researcher. Encore screening on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Independent Media Center.
Fighting Illini Twilight at Demirjian Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Champaign, IL
Details: Outdoor Illinois Track and Field meet with live music by DJ Tat and the Fastest Kid in Champaign Race at 4:00 p.m.
Jessie Montgomery and Third Coast Percussion at Krannert Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: Grammy-winning composer/violinist Jessie Montgomery teams up with Third Coast Percussion to debut their new tour program Strum, Strike, Bend.
Sunday, April 27
Illini Student Car Show at Parkland College
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign, IL
Details: Showcase of stunning cars, live entertainment, vendors, and community fun. Free and family-friendly.
International Jazz Day at Spurlock Museum & Rose Bowl Tavern
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Spurlock); 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Rose Bowl)
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate jazz with a museum performance and talk, followed by a Latin Jazz party at the Rose Bowl Tavern.
And if you have information about upcoming events, you can email us before Mondays at 8 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.