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Thursday, June 26
Mean Girls: High School Version
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Details: Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s 2025 Kathy Murphy Student Production. A musical based on the movie *Mean Girls*.
Note: This production is rated PG-13 for language, innuendo, and content that accurately reflects the challenges and humor of real high school life.
The Drowsy Chaperone
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Monticello Theatre Association, Monticello, IL
Details: Second and final weekend of MTA’s Summer Youth Production. A musical comedy where a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, and the characters come to life.
Friday, June 27
Pride Open Mic
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Literary, Champaign, IL
Details: Bring your own or your favorite writing to share with the community.
Global Soul: A Celebration of Congolese Independence
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Gallery Art Bar, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate with live music and DJs including Nebulous, DJ Blackstar, and DJ CK. Hosted by Pete ‘Afro D’ Shungu with Illinois Soul and Gallery Art Bar. Free.
Saturday, June 28
Pollinator Family Day
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Prairie Gardens, Champaign, IL
Details: Celebrate National Pollinator Month with face painting, local food trucks, a kids planting station, and more.
Big Bang Bubbles Show
Time: Shows at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
Details: Learn the science behind bubbles in this dazzling show featuring bubble fog, a bubble cube, and more.
MLK Jettie Rhodes Day Celebration
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: King Park, Urbana, IL
Details: A day of giving back with live entertainment, kids’ activities, raffle prizes, and free food (while supplies last). Hosted rain or shine with support from public officials and local nonprofits.
Saturday Night Lights
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Champaign, IL
Details: Free event hosted by It’s a Wrap Automotive for automotive enthusiasts to showcase vehicles and connect.
Night Market
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Gallery Art Bar, Urbana, IL
Details: Shop handmade goods and vintage finds, with music from DJ Kamaumau and Carlie Upchurch.
Kilborn Alley 25th Anniversary
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Doors at 7:00 p.m.)
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate 25 years of legendary Midwest blues.
Sunday, June 29
Mean Girls: High School Version
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Parkland College, Champaign, IL
The Drowsy Chaperone
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Monticello Theatre Association, Monticello, IL
Homesteading Day at the Vermilion County Fair
Time: All day; Monster Trucks at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Vermilion County Fairgrounds
Details: Final day of the fair with homesteading demos, petting zoo, carnival, and $10 monster truck rides. vermilioncountyfair.org
Arcola Drive-in Fireworks Celebration
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Green Mill Village, Arcola, IL
Details: Fireworks, food, and family fun.
And if you have information about upcoming events, you can email us before Mondays at 8 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.
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