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Thursday, August 1
The Sound of Music at The Virginia Theatre in Champaign
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign
Details: CUTC & J Barry Howell production of the musical based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp. Performances are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, August 4 at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit cutheatreco.org or thevirginia.org.
Lizzie The Musical at Station Theatre in Urbana
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana
Details: Based on the infamous true story of Lizzie Borden, who allegedly murdered her father and stepmother. Performances are Thursday through Sunday until August 18. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday shows at 2 p.m.
Ian Shepherd & Friends featuring Clayton Deering at The Rose Bowl Tavern
Time: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: The Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: Enjoy music from John Scofield to Freddy King and The Meters. No cover charge.
Friday, August 2
Irish Fest at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello
Details: Enjoy food and an outdoor concert with traditional Irish bands Turas (6 p.m.) and On the Lash (7:30 p.m.).
C-street Revival! Queer night at Gallery.artbar in Urbana
Time: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Location: Gallery.artbar, Urbana
Details: Evoke the spirit of Chester Street Bar, which closed in 2017 but had been a queer-friendly bar and nightclub.
Saturday, August 3
Mermaid Party at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center in Urbana
Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center, Urbana
Details: Join special mermaid guests. Registration required. Visit urbanaparks.org to register.
Crystal Lake Park Art Fair at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Crystal Lake Park, Urbana
Details: The 6th Annual art fair presented by 40 North and Urbana Park District. Local and regional art vendors will feature paintings, textiles, woodworking, ceramics, and more. The fair runs on both Saturday and Sunday.
Champaign StreetFest: Downtown ThrowDown in Champaign
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Downtown Champaign
Details: Enjoy music, entertainment, and food at this year’s street fest. Featuring the second annual Downtown Throwdown food competition. For more information, visit the City of Champaign website.
Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue at Neil St. Blues in Champaign
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Neil St. Blues, Champaign
Details: Enjoy soulful music, rhythm, and blues.
Sunday, August 4
Alice Cooper at the Peoria Civic Center
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Peoria
Details: Hard rock with dark and horror-themed theatrics.