Used Book Sale May 19, 9:30am-12:30pm, Friends of the Library second Saturdays through August. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur. 424-2900.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian Chili Challis May 25-26, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, Former staff writer for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Donnie Baker May 18-19, 8pm Fri, 7:15 & 9:30pm Sat, Weekly Bob and Tom show guest. $20. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.
MDA Comedy Show May 19, 8pm, Jacksonville Fire Fighters L-637 host four Chicago comedians. $10. The Flying Pig, 39 S. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville.
Suzanne Westenhoefer May 18, 8-10pm, Comedian presented by Springfield Pride with The Phoenix Center. $30, $25 in advance. VIP tickets, 528-5253. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical May 18-20, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, May 11-13 & 18-20, New tenant at Armadillo Acres, and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Amy Marszalek May 19, 2:30pm, Sacred Heart- Griffin senior flute recital accompanied by Debbie Eddy (teacher) and Jean Welch. Free. 726-6667. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Bossa Azul May 19, 26, 11:30am-12:30pm, Playing every Saturday. Golden Frog Cafe, 3 N Old Capitol Plaza, 299-6576.
Capital City Men’s Chorus May 20, 5pm, Musical revue, Old Time Rock & Roll. $10. tccmc.org. 622-9917. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
Chuck Mead and Lucky Tubb May 18, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock Series. $28, $24 presale. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.
Music in the Park May 27, 4-7pm, Classic rock with The Screamin’ Vatos. Free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544-1751.
Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra May 23, 7:30pm, “Nordic Nights” concert featuring music by Sibelius and Tchaikovsky. $10-$5. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
DANCE
All About Country Dance May 18, 7-10pm, Line dancing, two step, waltz, swing, etc. Free lesson at start of dance. $6. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N
Woodford Street, Decatur, 217-836- 1438.
Dance May 25, 8pm, Kevin Turner playing 50s, 60s and 70s. Dances every last Friday of each month. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road.
P.O.L.K. of A. Dance May 20, 2-5:30pm, Alley Kats - band. $10-$9. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
Salsa Nights May 26, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
3T: Wallflowers May 17, 6pm-12:45am, Local artists show and sell their work. Music. 21 and over. Free admission. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-691-1301.
Amateur Photograph Display May 17-20, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, Through May 20, see winners in this annual competition of photos of the park. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Around Each Corner - Expressions in Color May 17-18, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, On display Apr. 3-May 18, vivid watercolor paintings by Illinois artist, Bret Steinhaus. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Exhibit May 17-19, 21-26, 28-30, 4:30- 6:30pm, Through June 2, Liturgical and Sacred Art Juried show. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Gallery Hours May 17-20, 22-27, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1- 3pm Sun, Through May 27, Students of the Strawn Show. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Luminous Ground: Artists With Histories May 20-30, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12- 5pm Sun, Through Jan. 2013, view the work of eleven older Illinois artists, ages 78 through 90. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Old Capitol Art Fair May 19-20, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, One of the most popular, juried art fairs in the country. Original art, entertainment, food and more. socaf.org. Downtown Springfield.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Meeting May 24, 7pm, Fourth Thursday of month in third floor boardroom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Reception May 19, 5:30-7:30pm, Dessert reception and exhibit. Free and open to public. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
The Good Earth May 18-19, 22-26, 29-30, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, May 18-June 23, Hazen Folse, painting,pastel; Martha Kichinko, mixed media. Reception May 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Third Thursday Art Show May 17, 5pm-1am, Regional art and Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys at 10 p.m. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St, 217-525-6399.
Youth Art Exhibit May 17-18, 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Ninety-two pieces by Sangamon County elementary, middle and high school students. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.
FILM & TELEVISION
Connections LGBT Film Series/Love Free or Die May 17, 7:30pm, Documentary about man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. $10. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 217-801- 1202.
Fagbug May 20, 3:30pm, Victim of hate crime and her vandalized, graffitied VW Beetle take 58-day trip around US and Canada. $10. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 217-801- 1202.
Fish Out of Water May 20, 1:30pm, Genre-bending documentary that uses animation and academic interviews to dissect seven Bible verses used to condemn homosexuality and justify marriage discrimination. $10. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 217-801-1202.
Movie in the Park May 25, dusk, Captain America: The First Avenger. Free. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free. 544-1751. Lanphier Ball Park, 1415 N Grand Ave E.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting May 17, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd.
The Help May 23, 6pm, Film and discussion led by Dr. Wesley McNeese. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217- 206-6073.
Weekend/Connections Film Series May 19, 9:30pm, One-night stand becomes more - unconventional love story between two young men trying to make sense of their lives. $10. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 217- 801-1202.
Wish Me Away May 20, 7pm, Intimate look at Chely Wright, first country music star to come out as gay. $10. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 801-1202.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Babaloo! May 22, 10am, Fun singing and dancing Summer Reading Club Kick-off Party. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243- 5435.
Summer Reading Program Registration May 21-25, Regular Library Hours, Register for Summer Reading Program and make a craft. Kids through sixth grade and teen program. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
NATURE Animal Superheroes Family Campout May 25, 5:30pm, Pitch your tent, picnic-style dinner and activities including night hike. Pancake breakfast in morning. $15-$18 adult, $10-$12 child. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.
Bird Hikes May 19, 8am, Five Saturdays through May 19, join bird expert Kevin Veara who leads birders of all skill levels. Free. Meets at Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Chatham American Legion #759 Everything But Bass Tournament May 19, 7am-2pm, Shore fishing and boat fishing. $25 includes dinner at Post. Register by May 7. 220-0734. Lake Springfield Lindsey boat ramp, Long Bay Lane.
Geocaching May 19-Nov. 30, search for ten caches hidden by Springfield Park District at its parks. Prizes. Coordinates on website May 21. 753-0700. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.
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