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Thursday, July 25
Krannert Center Uncorked with Emily the Band at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Emily the Band is a three-piece queer girl group based in Peoria, Illinois. Free admission.
Jazz in the Park at Commissioner’s Park
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Commissioner’s Park, Champaign
Details: Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and refreshments and join Champaign Park District for live music outside. Part of the Jazz in the Park concert series.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, Decatur
Details: Enjoy modern music reworked into other genres, including pop, swing, and jazz.
Friday, July 26
The B-Side Band at Alto Vineyards in Champaign
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Alto Vineyards, Champaign
Details: A dynamic mix of classic hits and modern tunes, perfect for all generations.
Champaign County Fair in Urbana
Time: Gates open at 10 a.m.
Location: Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana
Details: The fair runs through Saturday, July 27th. On Friday, July 26th, Josh Turner with Tigirlily Gold will be performing at 7:30 p.m.
Dance for People with Parkinson’s at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Krannert Center for Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Experience the fellowship of communal dance with professionally trained dance instructors. The class lasts approximately 70 minutes and may assist with the preservation and improvement of balance, flexibility, and strength.
Saturday, July 27
Live Music for Kids with Little Miss Ann at the Champaign Public Library
Time: 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library, Champaign
Details: Little Miss Ann is an award-winning Chicago kids musician with 8 family music albums.
3rd Annual Girls Rock Fest at Rose Bowl in Urbana
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: Benefit for Girls Rock! C-U featuring Thelma & The Sleaze, Molly Martin, Sweetmelk, Taurus Hate Club, and J’Lyn Hope.
R&B Karaoke Night at Neil St Blues in Champaign
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Neil St Blues, Champaign
Details: Sing along with DJ Silkee playing R&B tracks.
Sunday, July 28
Free Swing Dance at the Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Hamilton Walkers, Champaign
Details: Join Illini Swing Society’s once-a-month Sunday swing dance. Free; no partner and no registration needed!
Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters at Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur
Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur
Details: Part of the Macon County Conservation District’s Summer Concert Series. This group plays a creative blend of Americana, country, and Southern rock.