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Thursday, November 21
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington
Details: A contemporary twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, featuring high-energy hip-hop choreography paired with the iconic music.
Friday, November 22
Kurt Reeder & Friends: Tribute to Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: A delightful musical tribute to Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving and more. No cover charge.
Grand Opening of the 13th Annual $50 Art Show
Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Location: Art Coop, Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana
Details: A special art show benefiting the Champaign County Humane Society. Find unique pieces all priced at $50.
Dancing with the CU Stars
Time: 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: I Hotel, Champaign
Details: Local celebrities pair with professional dancers in this annual fundraising event to support the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club.
The Lion in Winter
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland Theatre Company, Normal
Details: A drama with comedic undertones, exploring a royal family’s personal and political conflicts during a 12th-century Christmas. Also showing Saturday at 2 p.m.
Saturday, November 23
University of Illinois Police Training Institute’s 70th Anniversary Bingo Event
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Elks Lodge, Savoy
Details: Celebrate with food, fun, and bingo! Prizes include Illini Basketball tickets and gift cards to local restaurants.
Candy Foster & DeShawn Wolf Williams with Ther’upy
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Gallery Art Bar, Urbana
Details: An unforgettable night of soulful music.
Christmas Tree Season Opening Day
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: No Bad Days Farm, Shelbyville
Details: Kick off the holiday season with fresh Fraser Fir Christmas trees, wreaths, and seasonal farm vibes.
Sunday, November 24
Christmas Parade
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Downtown Farmer City
Details: One of Central Illinois’ largest Christmas parades, featuring over 100 entries, including floats, marching bands, antique cars, and Shrine groups.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Time: 1-4:30 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library
Details: Final day of the sale! Find great used book deals with free pricing on Sunday. Credit cards, cash, and checks are accepted.
Email will-call@illinois.edu by Mondays at 8am with event information