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Thursday, July 31
Sound Bites (Live Concert Series)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Plaza Stage, Champaign, IL
Details: Weekly Thursday concert series. This week: Mystical Melodies.
visitdowntownchampaign.com
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL
Details: Follows the career of Carole King, featuring unforgettable music. Shows Thu–Sat at 7p, Sun at 2p. One weekend only.
thevirginia.org
Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana, IL
Details: Two siblings journey through a post-collapse North America. Runs Thu–Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p, through August 7.
stationtheatre.ludus.com
Friday, August 1
Irish Fest
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Allerton Park, Monticello, IL
Details: Outdoor concert with Skibbereen and Character Fleadh performing Irish and Scottish traditions.
Paxton Main Street First Fridays Concert Series
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Paxton, IL
Details: Monthly summer concert. This Friday: Back in Time (Classic Rock). Bring chairs or blankets. Food and drinks available.
Saturday, August 2
7th Annual Crystal Lake Park Art Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Features local and regional art including paintings, textiles, and photography. Runs Saturday & Sunday.
Sunday, August 3
Coneflowers & Meadowhawk (Live Music)
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: A benefit concert for North Carolina flood recovery. Folk and acoustic music duo performances.
Luke Rund (Acoustic Performance)
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Cast Iron Pub, Tuscola, IL
Details: Live solo acoustic music to round out your weekend.
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If you have information about upcoming events, email us before Mondays at 8 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.