Third Thursday Art Show May 19, 5pm-12am, Art exhibit and sale by over 40 local artists. Food, dozen musicians performing, face painting, Polaroid booth. All ages welcome. Free. Cafe Andiamo, 204 S. Sixth St, 217-523-3262.

Unique Bags May 19-21, 23-28, 30-31, Jun 01, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Artist Nancy Clark shows handmade, original designed fabric bags. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753- 0262.

Vortexs: Black Hill and Beyond May 19-21, 24-28, 31, Jun 01, 11-6pm Tue-Sat, Through June 4, Acrylic paintings by Merlin Foltz. Mystic Enchantments, 2828 Clearlake Ave.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movie Geeks Club May 26, 7:30pm, 7pm doors open, Last Thursday each month, watch movies selected by voting. moviegeeksclub.blogspot.com. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 544-5211.

Movies in the Park May 27, dusk, Free viewing of “Shrek Forever After.” Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.

Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting May 19, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953-4378.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Art-Tastic Children’s Overnight Camp-in May 20, 7pm-8am Fri-Sat, Children ages 8-11 will learn about folk art with lots of activities on this overnight adventure. $30-$45. Register by May 16. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993. Downtown Turnaround Celebration May 21, 9am-12pm, Rock climbing wall and games. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435. Storytime May 25, Jun 01, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.

NATURE

Spring Water Garden Sale May 21, 9:30am-12pm, Water plants, pond decorations and supplies from LLWGS members for purchase. 726-8216. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.

Summer Jamboree May 21, 11am-3pm, Free activities like giant slide, rock wall, giveaways and prizes. Springfield Park District hosts. 753-2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.