Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.
Thursday, January 23
Backyard BBQ Band
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: Part of Americana Happy Hour. Enjoy original songs, traditional country, blues, western swing, jazz, and more.
Friday, January 24
Flatlands Dance Film Festival
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum, Urbana
Details: Film Shorts Competition featuring dance films from diverse cultures around the world.
More info: dance.illinois.edu
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Also Saturday 1/25 and Sunday 1/26 at 2:30 p.m.)
Location: Danville Area Community College
Details: A comedic new musical about two best friends putting on a show together.
More info: dlomusicaltheatre.com
Pink Pony Club (Chappell Roan Night)
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Location: The Canopy Club, Urbana
Details: A night dedicated to the Midwest princess Chappell Roan.
Saturday, January 25
3rd Annual Pineapplefest
Time: 11:00 a.m. (Live yacht rock with Jake and Jackson Tatar from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Location: Esquire in Champaign
Details: Pineapple-centric food and drink specials, locally made pineapple snacks and crafts, keeper cups for the first 200 pineapple margaritas sold.
Adult Spelling Bee
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library
Details: Registration is required.
More info: urbanafreelibrary.org
Cats & Crafts
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Kitty Crib at Moore’s Rescue Ranch, Champaign
Details: Craft with adoptable cats, coffee, or hot chocolate. Reservations are required.
More info: mooresrescueranch.org
Renée Fleming, Soprano: Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center
Details: Five-time Grammy winner, singing classical music and opera.
Inferno! An Alt Drag Show!
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Location: Anthem, Champaign
Details: Alternative drag performances. DJ Wesjile spinning all night long.
Sunday, January 26
New Year’s Wagashi Tasting
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Japan House, Urbana
Details: Celebrate the start of 2025 with three winter sweets and tea pairings. Registration is required.
More info: japanhouse.illinois.edu
SOS Anniversary Show & After Party
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Boomerangs, Urbana
Details: Flashback to the 80s with live music.
Email will-call@illinois.edu by Mondays at 8am with event information