House of Desires Opening at Station Theatre in Urbana
Date & Time: Thursday, December 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana
Details: Experience a 17th-century romantic farce written by a nun! Runs Thursdays through Sundays until December 17th.
Lindsey Stirling Snow Waltz Tour at Grossinger Motors Arena
Date & Time: Thursday, December 7th, Doors open at 7 p.m., Event starts at 8 p.m.
Location: Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington
Details: Lindsey Stirling enchants with her electronic violin, presenting holiday classics and original compositions.
Derailed Fest at The Space in Champaign
Date & Time: Friday, December 8th at 7 p.m. & Saturday, December 9th at 7p.m. at the Loose Cobra in Tolono
Location: The Space, Champaign
Details: A two-day music festival featuring local acts: Friday- Dirty Feathers, Snack’d Out, Colonel James Presents, Rory Book & The Volumes, and The Auctions | Saturday- Sweetmelk, Belles-Lettres, Tractor Kings, Terminus Victor, and Sunwise
Holiday GLOW at Allerton Park and Retreat Center
Date & Time: Friday, December 8th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello
Details: Immerse yourself in a magical illuminated walk at Allerton Park for a serene holiday experience.
Paw-traits with Santa at Serra Subaru in Savoy
Date & Time: Saturday, December 9th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Serra Subaru, Savoy
Details: Capture a photo of your pets with Santa Claus!
A Magical Cirque Christmas at the Virginia Theatre
Date & Time: Saturday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign
Details: Embrace the holiday spirit with mesmerizing performances and favorite holiday music for all ages.
Holiday Drag Show at Anthem in Champaign
Date & Time: Saturday, December 9th. Doors open at 4 p.m., Show starts at 9 p.m.
Location: Anthem, Champaign
Details: Featuring drag stars: Ming Lee, Victor, Decevia, Squeaky, Apollo, Anja, Asiannah.
That Great Christmas Show at Faith United Methodist Church
Date & Time: Saturday, December 9th at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Faith United Methodist Church, Champaign
Details: Featuring the Chorale with The Other Guys, Urbana High School A Cappella Groups, and more.
It’s a Wonderful Life: From Box Office Flop to Holiday Tradition at Douglas County Museum
Date & Time: Sunday, December 10th at 2 p.m.
Location: Douglas County Museum, Tuscola
Details: An illustrated journey through the film’s history, behind-the-scenes, and deleted scenes. Presented by Jamie Poorman.
The Downtown Chanukah Celebration: Public Menorah Lighting in Champaign
Date & Time: Sunday, December 10th at 5 p.m.
Location: 1 Main Plaza, Champaign
Details: A public menorah lighting with latkes, donuts, live music and gifts for kids!
Drag Tingz Winter Drag Show at Neil St Blues in Champaign
Date & Time: Sunday, December 10th at 7 p.m.
Location: Neil St Blues, Champaign
Details: Prepare for a dazzling evening with sequins, sass, and sensational performances!