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 15
Speed Dating at Gallery Art Bar
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: People ages 20–39 can meet and connect in a friendly, low-pressure environment.
Dance Nation
Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday (May 15–17), 2:00 p.m. Sunday (May 18)
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana, IL
Details: Final chance to see this acclaimed play about a troupe of 13-year-old dancers portrayed by adult actors. Explores themes of growing up and finding your voice.
Content Warning: Not suitable for audiences under 18. Contains strong language, sexual self-exploration, brief mention of suicidal ideation, depiction of self-harm, brief gore/blood effects, and partial nudity.
Friday, May 16
New Souls at the Rose Bowl Tavern
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: Celebrate graduation weekend with live soul, R&B, funk, and more. Outdoor patio show, weather permitting.
Saturday, May 17
Homeward Bound: C-U Chorale Scholarship Concert
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Faith United Methodist Church, Champaign, IL
Details: Enjoy music by CU Chorale, featuring their 2025 Young Artist Scholarship Winners. thechoralecu.com
90’s Daughter at Bunny’s Block Party
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Bunny’s Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: Kick off patio season with a free, all-ages concert. Bring lawn chairs!
Sunday, May 18
Spring Bird-a-Thon Hike
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Details: Birding hike hosted by the Champaign County Forest Preserve and Audubon Society. Registration required. champaigncountyaudubon.org/spring-birdathon
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
Details: All ages celebration with bingo, virtual reality stations, and ocean-themed crafts.
Kilborn Alley Blues Band
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Wayside, Pesotum, IL
Details: Enjoy outdoor blues music performance.
Young Artist’s Studio: Drawing Pokemon
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library
Details: Draw Pokemon toys with the artist-in-residence Hua Nian. Bring your own toys if you’d like!
Wednesday, May 21
Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Gang the World Tour
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Doors at 7:00 p.m.)
Location: The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL
AM: And if you have information about upcoming events, you can email us before Mondays at 8 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.