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Thursday, February 6
SPEAK Cafe
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign
Details: “Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge” is an open-mic public performance space curated by local artist Shaya Robinson to share your art through the mic.
Skeleton Crew
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana
Details: The story of four African-American characters working at a Detroit autoplant at risk of shutting down during the Great Recession. Runs through February 16th, with Thursday-Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 7
CU Folk and Roots Winter Weekend
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: Featuring Jordan Kaye’s Django Wrangle, Ernie Dean Hendrickson, and Keith Hall & the Creeping Grass. No cover. More music on Saturday starting at 12:00 p.m.
The Silhouettes
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Millikin’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Decatur
Details: Shadow dance company, who performed on America’s Got Talent, will present “LOVE HAPPENS” using light, color, video, photographs, dance, acting, and mime.
Saturday, February 8
Dote on the Does
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Champaign
Details: Staff will guide you through caring for pregnant goats. Tickets include a guided doe pampering session, hot chocolate, a small cheese plate, and expert insights from dairy staff. Also available on February 9th at 12:00 p.m. More details at Prairiefruits.com.
Display Black Art: Local Black Artists
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: The African American Cultural & Genealogical Museum, Decatur
Details: Celebration of Black History Month featuring art by local Black artists.
Sunday, February 9
Nicole Klinge
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bloomington Public Library
Details: Experienced herbalist sharing natural ways to combat the winter blues and other ailments. Presented by the Herb Guild of McLean County.
S’mores Social & Stroll
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, Urbana
Details: Enjoy a winter walk followed by s’mores over a fire and hot chocolate.
If you have information about upcoming events, email us before Mondays at 8:00 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.