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Thursday, October 24
University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
Details: UIUC’s premier orchestra performs pieces by Felix Mendelssohn, Lili Boulanger, and Claude Debussy. Visit krannertcenter.com/events to purchase tickets.
The Minutes
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Station Theatre, Urbana
Details: A new comedy by Tracy Letts about small-town politics and power struggles in the fictional town of Big Cherry.
Runs through November 3 with Thursday-Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
CU Jazz Festival
- Jam session featuring Troy Roberts
Time: 8 p.m. | Location: 25 O’Clock Brewing Company, Urbana - Kenny Phelps Quartet
Time: 7:30-9 p.m. | Location: Gallery Art Bar, Urbana
Friday, October 25
A Visual Journey of Family – Book of Life Scrapbook-Making Workshop
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Location: Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Urbana
Details: A free workshop inspired by the PBS series Finding Your Roots. Learn how to create your own “Book of Life” and research your genealogy.
Visit spurlock.illinois.edu for more information.
CU Jazz Fest: Latin American Jazz Ensemble
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Urbana Free Library
Details: A University of Illinois ensemble performing music from Latin American regions including North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean.
Sammy & The Coaltrain
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Huber’s, Champaign
Details: A “small town country band with big city attitude” boiled down to a four-piece act.
Sweeney Todd
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield
Details: Stephen Sondheim’s classic Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Runs Fridays to Sundays from October 25-27 and November 1-3.
A signed performance will be available on November 3 for individuals who are hard of hearing.
Saturday, October 26
Halloween Puppy Parade
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Hessel Park, Champaign
Details: Dress up your pups in spooky or fun costumes for a chance to win prizes. Treats for both humans and puppies! Free and open to the public.
Book or Treat
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Mahomet Public Library
Details: Come in costume to receive a book and a treat! Craft stations will be available for fun activities. No registration required.
Acatoberfest
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Foellinger Auditorium, Urbana
Details: All nine UIUC a cappella groups perform their unique arrangements under one roof for a night of harmony and fun.
Moonlight Movie: Casper (1995)
Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Location: Middle Fork Forest Preserve
Details: Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy an outdoor screening of Casper. A perfect family movie for the Halloween season.
Sunday, October 27
Spurlock Sunday: El Dia de los Muertos
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Spurlock Museum, Urbana
Details: Learn about the Day of the Dead through crafts, sugar skulls (calaveras), marigolds (cempazúchitl), and explore the ofrendas (offerings on the family altar).
An Evening with Poe
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Station Theatre, Urbana
Details: Actors perform readings of classic Edgar Allan Poe stories. Collaborated with Allerton Park and Retreat Center. Tickets are still available for the night at The Station Theatre.
Visit stationtheatre.com for more information.