WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26

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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

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