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Champaign Park District Art Exhibit Reception
Date & Time: Thursday, February 22nd, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Springer Cultural Center, Champaign
Details: Meet artists Viktoria Ford and Catherine C. White at the In Motion Art Exhibit Reception.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Krannert Center
Date & Time: Thursday, February 22nd, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center, Urbana
Details: Conductor Hannu Lintu leads the orchestra with pianist Behzod Abduraimov in Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto.
Writers in the Round at Rose Bowl Tavern
Date & Time: Thursday, February 22nd, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: Songwriters Gloria Roubal, Larry Gates, Ashley Riley, and John Coppess share their music and stories.
Fundraiser at Orpheum Children’s Science Museum
Date & Time: Friday, February 23rd, 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, Champaign
Details: Late-night fundraiser featuring art, live music, auctions, and interactive experiences.
PrairiePlay Play Date at Meadowbrook Park
Date & Time: Saturday, February 24th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Meadowbrook Park, Urbana
Details: Final play date before construction starts, featuring hot cocoa, prizes, and surprises.
“That’s What She Said 2024” at Virginia Theater
Date & Time: Saturday, February 24th, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theater, Champaign
Details: A storytelling performance by local women sharing personal stories of love, loss, and triumph.
“Drinking Habits” by Theatre 7 at Decatur Civic Center
Date & Time: Saturday, February 24th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Decatur Civic Center, Decatur
Details: The comedy play continues its weekend run.
“Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle” at Spurlock Museum
Date & Time: Sunday, February 25th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum, Urbana
Details: Performance followed by a talkback session.
Class Act Showstoppers present Broadway Teens through the Ages
Date & Time: Sunday, February 25th, 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Location: Countryside School, Champaign
Details: Free musical theatre journey exploring teen representation in Broadway.
EQ Presents: Virtual Auction and Variety Show at Rose Bowl Tavern
Date & Time: Sunday, February 25th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: Variety show and art auction supporting the local LBGTQ+ community.