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Thursday, March 20
Luck Be a Lyrics: Dream Roles at Mad Goat Coffee
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Danville
Details: Night of performers singing their favorite musical theatre songs. Free admission.
The Lightning Thief at Centennial High School
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign
Details: Champaign Park District kicks off the Youth Theatre season with The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Performances on Thu, Fri, and Sat at 7:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
The History of American Pies and Illinois is Well Represented at the Champaign Public Library
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign
Details: Illinois’ role in one of America’s favorite desserts. Over 90% of canned pumpkin is grown in Illinois. Event with the Champaign County History Museum and supported by Illinois Humanities through the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.
Mad Dream Listening Party with Rachael Wilson, Gearl Grey, & Neon Gravel at Gallery Art Bar
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana
Details: Immersive listening experience of Rachael Wilson’s debut EP ‘Mad Dream’ featuring live performances from Gearl Grey and Neon Gravel.
Friday, March 21
AllNighter at Boomerangs
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana
Details: High-energy band playing a variety of music across multiple genres and decades.
Birds of a Feather at Rose Bowl
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Urbana
Details: Phish tribute band performing the music of Phish and Allman Brothers.
Saturday, March 22
CUDO Plays Season 11 Grand Exhibition at the Independent Media Center
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana
Details: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Play games. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner hour. 7:00 p.m. Awards ceremony. Free showcase with locally-created board games and card games. Final part of a competition where teams created their own board games. Games for all ages and skill levels, prizes.
Danville Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven and the Blues
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Dick Van Dyke Auditorium, Danville
Details: Maestro Matthew Sheppard will lead the DSO in a classical program with a hint of blues. Performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst. Featuring Corky Siegel, a harmonica virtuoso and composer, performing Symphonic Blues No. 6. More info.
Set It Off Ladies of Comedy Show at Neil St. Blues
Time: 10:00 p.m. (Doors at 9:00 p.m.)
Location: Champaign
Details: All-female comedy showcase, headlined by Tasha Tasha, hosted by Marni P, and featuring Chevy Debbie and Laura Hugg.
Sunday, March 23
Secret Test Screening at the Movie Theatre
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Location: Savoy
Details: A music documentary about a Chicago-area folk-rock musician. The director wants YOUR input about the film. Watch the film and talk with the director for free. Presented by Chambana Film Festival.
Monday, March 24
RED NOTE New Music Festival at Illinois State University
Time: 3/24 – 2/28
Location: Normal
Details: Celebrate its 18th season throughout the week. Performances of contemporary concert music, guest composers, composition workshop, and competition. More info.
If you have information about upcoming events, email us before Mondays at 8:00 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.