Open Mic Comedy Jun 30, Jul 07, 9pm, Every Thursday, Springfield’s best up-and-coming comedians, as well as some brave firsttimers. Hosted by Buddy Redman. Free.
Chaser’s Iron Horse Saloon, 3036 N. Peoria Rd, 481-4754.
The Secret Garden Jun 30, Jul 01-03, Classic tale in a full length musical. $12. 1-800-710- 9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Music: General Events
4th of July Concert Jul 04, 6:30-8pm, Patriotic Sing-A-Long Concert with Mark Gifford, Damien Kaplan and Joe Kath. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-787- 3445.
Acoustic Lunch Jun 30, 12-1pm, Thu - Julie Hulvey; Fri - Dennis Darling (every other Fri); Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Artist on the Plaza Jun 30, Jul 05, 07, 12, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Marina V in Concert Jul 09, 7pm, Singer/songwriter returns to central Illinois. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217 585-9550.
Music at the Museum Jul 07, 5:30-7:30pm, Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an outdoor concert featuring Greater Decatur Youth Band, Young Park Singers and Decatur Park Singers. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217-423-KIDS.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jul 12, 7:30pm, Free concerts every Tuesday (except for July 5) in park bandshell with city’s official band. Bring a chair or blanket. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 789-2964.
Summer Concert in the Park Jul 10, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand every Sunday June through August (except June 19 and July 3). 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Dance
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Jul 01, 8-11pm, Don Smith plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Dance Jul 01, 7-9pm, Free dance the first Friday of every month for individuals of all abilities. Semi-formal dress attire. 217-753-0702. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.
Open Dance Jul 05, 8:30-10:30pm, All types of dancing with lots of swing. Marilyn Loves to Dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. msfdance@yahoo.com. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 217-836- 1438.
Springfield Youth Performance Group Jul 09, 2pm and 6:30pm, “Princess Journey” features different disciplines of dance, including musical theatre to bring to life classic and modern fairy tale princesses. $11-$7. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Art & Architecture
Gallery II Art Opening Jul 01, 5-7:30pm, Art created during “Art Group,” outpatient art therapy program, SIU Department of Psychiatry.
Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, music. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.
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