Hairspray Jul 22-24, 29-31, 8:30pm, All Tracy wants to do is dance, and she doesn’t let her size stop her. Winning a contest, she becomes a celebrity. $8-$12. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Open Mic Comedy Jul 21, 28, 8pm, Every Thursday, Springfield’s best upand-coming comedians, as well as some brave first-timers. Hosted by Buddy Redman. Free. Chaser’s Iron Horse Saloon, 3036 N. Peoria Rd, 481-4754.
Prairie Voices Jul 23, 30, 5pm, Every Saturday during summer, free performance of Illinois poetry and prairie music by Kevin Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960.
Shenandoah Jul 21-24, 8pm, Full length, musical drama based on the film. $12, 800-710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
The Marvelous Wonderettes Jul 22-24, 29-31, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Musical about Springfield High School 1958 Senior Prom, where The Wonderettes step in to save the day as replacement entertainment. $18. 1-800-838-3006.
The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
Music: General Events
Acoustic Lunch Jul 21-22, 26-29, Aug 02-03, 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.
Acoustic Open Mic Night Jul 31, 6-9pm, Song, poetry, short stories. Sign up on arrival. Some instruments available. Donations go to youth in crisis. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546-6951.
Artist on the Plaza Jul 21, 26, 28, Aug 02, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Captivate the SENSES Concert Jul 30, 7:02pm, Free concert. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Decatur Park Singers 40th Anniversary Concert Jul 31, 7pm, Young and Junior Park Singers, Decatur Park Singers alumni, band and past directors. $10 for reserve seating, 422-5911 beginning June 1.
Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur.
Elizabeth Eckert Jul 28, 7:30pm, Live performances, meet-and-greet and opportunity to purchase Elizabeth’s new autographed CD. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Jazz in Bloom Jul 23, 6-9pm, Jazz music, delectable food, cocktails and silent auction. Reservations and admission required. 788-9452. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
LIVE FROM JERUSALEM: An Evening with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Jul 28, 7pm, AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr.
