Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui 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, May 8
Spring Snackdown Food Truck Rally
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Christie Clinic at the Fields, Champaign, IL
Details: Free to enter! Enjoy dinner and dessert from a variety of food trucks (available for purchase), plus lawn games and prizes!
Dance Nation
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana, IL
Details: Award winning play about pre-teen competitive dancers trying to make it to Nationals. An exploration of female power featuring a multigenerational cast of women portraying our 13-year-old heroines. Runs through May 18th. stationtheatre.ludus.com
Friday, May 9
Auditions for CUTC’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Time: Starts at 6:00 p.m. (Dance call on Saturday, May 10 at 5:00 p.m.)
Location: CUTC Rehearsal Space, Champaign, IL
Details: Jukebox musical about the life and career of Carole King. Performances July 31–August 3 at The Virginia Theatre.
Danville Symphony Orchestra presents Music of the Heavens
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: St. James United Methodist Church, Danville, IL
Details: Final classical program of the season. Includes works by Copland, Pärt, Mendelssohn, and more. danvillesymphony.org
Saturday, May 10
Re-fashioned Fashion Show
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Siebel Center for Design, Champaign, IL
Details: Free annual fashion show from University of Illinois students in the Studio Arts Fashion Concentration. Over 100 looks presented.
Fiesta! A Celebration of Latin Brass Band Music
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts, Normal, IL
Details: Featuring samba, tango, salsa, and more with selections like “Tico Tico” and “El Cumbanchero.”
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Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Bike Ride
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Anita Purves Nature Center, Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate Mother’s Day with an easy 4.5-mile ride through the park and to BakeLab for a treat. All bikes and abilities welcome!
And if you have information about upcoming events, you can email us before Mondays at 8 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.