Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck 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.
Wednesday, May 21
Abstract Citizen Jazz Quartet at Gallery Art Bar
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: Modern jazz quartet from Miami, FL tours the Midwest. Recipients of the South Arts Jazz Roads grant.
Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Gang the World Tour
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Doors at 7:00 p.m.)
Location: The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL
Thursday, May 22
Jazz in the Park
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Robert C Porter Family Park, Champaign, IL
Details: Featuring Reginald Lewis Group & Goio Lima Brazilian Jazz Ensemble. Part of Champaign Park District’s annual concert series.
Karaoke at Gallery.artbar
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana, IL
Details: Inaugural night of “Summer Karaoke.”
Beetlejuice Jr. at the Virginia Theatre
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Thu–Sat), plus Sat matinee at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign, IL
Details: Based on the film and CPD’s 2025 Youth Theatre theme: Myth, Magic, and Mayhem.
Friday, May 23
Small Grains Field Fest
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Riggs Beer Company, Urbana, IL
Details: Tour 18 demo plots. Hosted by U of I and Riggs. Open to farmers, researchers, and beer fans.
Candlelight Serenade: Jazz Edition
Time: 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Lake House, Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL
Details: Paddle under the stars with live jazz. Call 217–367-9575 for weather updates.
Saturday, May 24
Esquire’s 50th Birthday Party
Time: Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Esquire, Champaign, IL
Details: Food, drink specials, and live music all day long.
Prairie Farm 2025 Opening Day Celebration
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Prairie Farm, Champaign, IL
Details: Friendly animals, games, crafts, and prizes.
Sunday, May 25
Mariachi Libertad
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Details: CU’s first official community mariachi group.
Chachi & the Bandidos
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana, IL
Smooth Sailin’: Yacht Rock Night
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Location: Bentley’s in Champaign
Details: Four DJs on deck to play smooth Yacht Rock jams
And if you have information about upcoming events, you can email us before Mondays at 8 a.m. at will-call@illinois.edu.