Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, June 12
Juneteenth 2025: Reflections and Reverence Ceremony
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana City Hall
Details: Presentations and workshops to educate the public and celebrate Juneteenth, including “Soulful Streets: A Juneteenth Food Truck Festival” highlighting some local African American-owned food vendors.
Comedy Fundraiser for Street Dog Coalition
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Golden Fox Brewing, Decatur
Details: Comedian Clay Foley, a former cruelty investigator and avid animal rescuer, travels across the country raising money for animal charities. Also featuring Heath Thornton. For more information, visit comedytotherescue.org or clayfoley.com. Tickets available in advance or at the door.
Ian Shepherd & Friends
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: Enjoy groovy bangers and b-sides from John Scofield, Freddy King, and The Meters.
Friday, June 13
Big Gay Art Show
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Square Mall, Art Coop
Details: A celebration for Pride Month, raising money for local queer organizations. Runs through August 4.
B. Space Girl Opens
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Second Stage Theatre, Parkland College, Champaign
Details: Twin City Theatre Company’s 2025 Stars of Tomorrow Student Production. “Space Girl” is about a 16-year-old alien who is sent to Earth with her father to determine if Earth is worth saving. Explores themes of identity, belonging, and navigating a new world. Runs through June 22, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 14
Vermilion County Animal Shelter Golf Scramble
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Harrison Park Golf Course, Danville
Details: Registration from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Enjoy awards, prizes, lunch, and more—all to benefit animals.
Circus Kaleidoscope
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana High School
Details: Free concert featuring fun and familiar classics.
Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park in Champaign
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Douglass Park, Champaign Details: Activities and games for the community to celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States and honor African American resilience, culture, and progress.
Sunday, June 15
Third Annual Five Cities Baroque Festival
Time: Various times, runs through June 21
Location: Across Champaign, Decatur, and Springfield
Details: A week-long festival drawing together the best Baroque musicians from across Illinois, with special guests from afar. Free, public events. Visit fivecitiesbaroque.org/schedule for details.
Danville Municipal Band Concert
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Danville’s Lincoln Park
Details: Enjoy music from the band every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. through July 13th. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be indoors at St. James Methodist Church on Vermilion Street.
Tuesday, June 17
Juneteenth Celebration
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. James Church Parking Lot, Danville
Details: Project Success will be holding this celebration for students and families, including food, games, speakers, and activities.
Wednesday, June 18
Understanding Juneteenth: History, Liberation, and Legacy
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana Park District’s Health & Wellness Center
Details: Interactive workshops and activities, and a panel discussion titled “This Legacy: Effective Communicators Required” to address how we communicate with each other today about Juneteenth-related topics.
Talib Kweli
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: Juneteenth Celebration Concert at Stage 5. Free entry.
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