Springfield PrideFest ....... p14
SOHO Music Festival ....... p16
International Carillon Festival ............................ p21
Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series ................... p25
Bacon Throwdown II ....... p27
Insane Inflatable 5K ......... p35
Baseball .......................... p43
Hiking .............................. p44
Motorcycles .................... p45
Summer drinks ............... p46
Races .............................. p48
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Jacksonville Farmers Market May 19-Oct 27, 7am-12pm Tue-Thu. Every Tue-Thu through October. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.
Thursday Stories May 19-Aug 25, 10:30am Every Thursday. For kids of all ages and their parents. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753- 4900.
Illinois Products Farmers Market May 19-Aug 25, 4-7pm Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a street-party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. agr.state. il.us/nightmarket. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market May 19-Oct 29, 6:30pm every Wed, 8am-12:30pm every Shop local produce, meats, cheeses, more. Entertainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld. org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.
Downtown Farmers Market May 20-Oct 28, 4-7pm. Every Friday. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. 245-6884. Jacksonville Square, 200 E. State St., Jacksonville.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee May 20-22, 27-29, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Story of an eclectic group of six mid-pubescent kids as they compete in the spelling championship of a lifetime. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.
Treasure Island May 20-22, 26-28, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Original adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate tale. Collaboration with LLCC. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.
Vivien Leigh: The Last Press Conference May 20-22, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm A memory play where Vivien Leigh, portrayed by Sherri Mitchell, looks back over her life as she approaches its end. $18 adults, $16 seniors and students. hcfta. org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Lincoln Memorial Garden 8K Trail Run May 21, 7:30-9am 4.97-mile loop starting and ending in Lincoln Memorial Garden, plus children’s fun run at 9am. Registration. srrc.net. 502-3992. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair May 21-22, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Two-day outdoor art fair features jewelry, sculpture, photography, glass, pottery, wood, metal, oils, watercolors, more. Affordable children’s tent for ages 2-15. Free admission. socaf.org. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams, 415-5518.
City Recess: School’s Out May 21, 11am-3pm Kids have fun with outdoor exercise by playing foursquare, pickleball, disc golf, geocatching, community gardening, completing an obstacle course, other activities. Free. genhkids. org. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544- 1751.
Saturday Stories May 21-Aug 20, 11am Every Saturday. For kids of all ages and their parents. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.
Sixth Annual Springfield PrideFest May 21, 12-10pm. Sixth annual celebration features entertainment, dancing, vendors, food, drink, children’s area, teen lounge, more. Free. springfi eldpride.org. Downtown Springfi eld, 528-5253.
Fourth Annual Adult Prom May 21, 7-11pm High-school promthemed event for adults features dancing, photo booth, voting for prom king and queen, cash bar, food, more. Hosted by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. $20 advance, $25 at door. springfi eldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Arlington’s Restaurant, 210 S. Broadway, 679-6235.
Lap Sit Stories May 23-Aug 22, 30, 11am Every Monday. For babies 0-18 months and their parents. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.
Author Charles B. Strozier May 26, 6pm Book signing and discussion features Charles B. Strozier, author of the new book Your Friend Forever, A. Lincoln: The Enduring Friendship of Abraham Lincoln and Joshua Speed. Book signing 6pm, discussion 6:30pm. Free. Reservations, PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.
Ben Bedford Concert May 26-27, 7pm Thu-Fri. Live folk music by a rising young singer in a gorgeous space at the Dana-Thomas house, designed especially for music by architectural genius Frank Lloyd Wright. $10. Tickets, dana-thomas.org. 744-3598.
Passavant Gatorade 5K and 10K May 28, 7:30am. 24 th anniversary of the longest consecutively run race in Jacksonville. $20 advance, $24-25 day of. Preregister at passavanthospital. com. 479-5858. Passavant Area Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, 245-9541.
Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk May 28, 8am Ninth annual 5K run/walk or 10K run. $20-25 for 5K, $30-35 for 10K. More information, veterans. [email protected]. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.
Imagine Foundation Holistic Fair May 28, 11am-7pm. Author signings, readings, henna, children’s activities, belly dancing, more. 370-6929. $3, children 10 and under free. ASA Talcott House, 859 Grove St., Jacksonville, 473-2726.
Blessing of the Boats May 28, 12pm Lakeside assembly of boats at noon, ceremony 1pm. Keynote speaker Jim Langfelder. Free vessel safety inspections, boating safety information. Rain date Monday May 30. Free. elks158.com. 971-4007. Springfi eld Elks Lodge #158, 409 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-0158.
Spirited Stroll into the Past May 28, 1-4pm Stroll among historic trees, nature activity for children, live music, Mayor’s Memorial Day address, more. Free admission. Ice cream, cake, lemonade for sale. lincolntomb.org. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.
Short Track TT Motorcycle Races May 28, World’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series. amaproracing.com. 270-442- 7532. Multi-Purpose Arena, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
The Purple Xperience May 28, 8-10:30pm.
Tribute to Prince with original Prince member Dr. Matt Fink. Admission. springfi eldpc3. com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Springfield Mile Race May 29, 12am Motorcycles race a 1-mile oval track. $30 advance, $40 race week. Dealers $25 in advance. amaproracing.com. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Quilted Keepsakes Quilt Show Jun 1-30, 10am-5pm Tue- Sat, 1-5pm See antique quilt examples from the museum’s collection plus vintage and contemporary loaned pieces from private collections. $5 adults, $3 ages 12-18, free ages 11 and under. chmoorehomestead. org. C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton, 935- 6066.
AADA Antique Show Jun 3-5, 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm Hosted by Antique Dealers Association of America. adadealers.com. 386-822- 0557. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.
SOHO Music Festival Jun 3-4, 5pm-12am Fri, 12pm-12am Two-day fest features 60 local bands on 5 stages. Kids and family area offers games, entertainment, food, drink, fun. Proceeds support 10 local charities. $5 per ticket, kids 12 and under free. springfi eldsoho.org. 415- 0411. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.
Wild About Reading Jun 3, 6-7pm Theme: Oceans. Ages 2-plus enjoy a story, craft and animal visitor. $1 per child. Registration required. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Benton Blount Concert Jun 3, 7pm. Country singer. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp. org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
Heritage Days Summerfest Jun 3-5, 5-11pm Fri, 4-11pm Sat, 11am-4:30pm 11th annual festival hosted by Little Flower Parish. Three days of live music, kids’ games, chicken-wing cook-off, other food plus chance to win mega-raffl e, more. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Dr., 529-4511.
The Dixie Swim Club Jun 3-5, 9-11, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Comedy about fi ve women whose friendships began on their college swim team. Play focuses on four post-college weekends across 33 years. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632- 5440.
Monster Truck Nationals Jun 4-5, 7pm Sat, 3pm “Fight to the Finish” tour features fi ve of the most colossal monster trucks in the world. $10-20, includes free Pit Party 2 hours prior to performance. MonsterTruckNationals.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
SOHO 10K Jun 4, 8-11am 10K-race takes runners along Sangamon Valley Trail beginning at Stuart Park and fi nishing at Centennial Park. Swag for registrants, post-race awards party, free SOHO passes for participants, more. $40-50. springfi eldsoho. org. Centennial Park, Bunker Hill Road and Lenhart Road, 753-0700.
Illinois Walk for Children Jun 4, 10am-12:30pm 1-mile walk followed by superherothemed games for children ages 12 and younger. Meet Iron Man and Spiderman. Registration, $15. illinoiswalkforchildren.org. 522-1129. Springfi eld YMCA Gus & Flora Kerasotes Branch, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.
Family Fun Day Jun 4, 10:30am-2pm Live music, food, games. $5-25. lscacamp.org. Lake Springfi eld Christian Assembly, 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, 529- 2625.
BBQ Braggin’ Rights Jun 4, 12pm. 25-team barbecue competition. Tasting begins at 1pm. Team fee is $60. Admission $5. More information, 245-2814. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville, 245-6800
Art in the Yard Jun 4, 1-4pm. Kids’ art fair. Children with an accompanying adult make and take art projects. Plus a balloon artist and other entertainment, activities. Rain date Jun 5. Admission. strawnartgallery.org. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Monster Truck Nationals June 4-5, 5pm Sat, 3pm Five amazing monster trucks compete in car-crunching, gravity-defying, earth-shaking action. Plus Megasaurus, free pit party, more. $15 adults, $10 ages 3-12. $10-20 day of. MonsterTruckNationals.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
55th Annual International Carillon Festival Jun 5-10, 6:30-8:30pm Sun- Fri. One of the world’s most prestigious carillon events. Bring picnic dinner, lawn chairs, blankets. No concert. Fireworks Friday at dusk. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.
Read for the Win Jun 6, 10-11am Maggie Erdman and her amazing puppets (Maggienifi cent and her Puppets) kick off a winning summer of programs at the library. Free. pspld.com. 626- 1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.
Illinois Farm to School Summit Jun 7, 8:30am-3:30pm Handson workshops for teachers, school food service personnel and farm to school advocates. Free. bit.ly/24MilC7. 708-660- 9909. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.
Springfield Municipal Band in Concert June 7, 14, 21, 28, Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 7:30pm Tuesday night concerts at Douglas Park. A Springfi eld tradition since 1936. Free. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, Springfi eld.
Chatham American Legion Homecoming Jun 9-11, 5pm-12am Thu-Fri, 12pm-12am Three-day oldfashioned street festival with food, beverages, live music, carnival rides, family fun, more. Parade at 2pm on Saturday. Free. chathamlegion.com. Chatham Town Square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 483-4084.
Marina V Concert Jun 10, 7pm. Russian-American pop. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. 491- 0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
Bob Martin Memorial Pickleball Tournament June 11-12, Fri-Sat. Hosted by the Illinois Pickleball Association. Register to play, free to watch. ilpbagofetch@ gmail.com. Tennis courts, Sacred Heart-Griffi n High School, 1200 W. Washington, 787-1595.
Sangamon County Fair 5K Jun 11, 8am 3.1-mile kick-off walk/ run for the Sangamon County Fair. Ages 10 and up. Registration is $25 until May 31, $30 after. sangcofair. com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.
Blue Carpet Corridor Route 66 Celebration Jun 11-12, 8am-5pm Sat, 8am-3pm Multi-town scavenger hunt begins at museum/welcome center and features stops at many famous Route 66 locations. Free. visitlitchfi eld.com. Litchfi eld Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, 334 Old Rt. 66 North, Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.
Springfield Municipal Band in Concert June 12, 26, July 24, 31, 7:30pm Tuesday night concerts at Douglas Park. A Springfi eld tradition since 1936. Free. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.
Read for the Win Jun 13, 10-11am Test the power of a winning mind with Dr. G’s BrainWorks games. Free. pspld.com. 626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.
75th Annual Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 14-18, 11am and 6:30pm daily. One of the premier horse shows in the US. Features more than 600 horses. Free. midwestcharity.com. Coliseum, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Sangamon County Fair Jun 15-19, 7am Wed-Sun. Carnival, contests, nationally recognized entertainment, agricultural exhibits, more. $5-25. sangcofair.com. 488- 2685. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.
Local Flavors Dinner June 16. Local Flavors events occur on the third Thursday of each month from June through October and features seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farmers. Hosted by Illinois Stewardship Alliance. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois.org. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 522- 4313.
David Gerald Concert Jun 17, 7pm. Blues. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
South Pacific Jun 17-19, 22-26, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Two Americans fi nd love in the South Pacifi c during WWII. Directed by John Sivak. Tickets: $12- 14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.
Chase Rice, Jon Pardi Concert Jun 17, 7pm American country music. $25 gen admission, $30 VIP party pit. boondockspub.com. Multi-Purpose Arena, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Movie in the Park: Minions Jun 17, 7pm Movie begins at dusk in Comer Cox Park. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 free concert and movie series. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 544-1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Dual Piano Show Jun 17-19, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Piano act by Springfi eld musicians Mark Gifford and Damien Kaplan. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
RHF PTSD Awareness/Suicide Prevention Walk Jun 18, 9am Walk in support of PTSD awareness and suicide prevention for veterans. Registration, resilientheartsfoundation.org. Hope Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 788-2310.
Summer Frolic Jun 18, 9am-4pm Periodclothed interpreters celebrate frontier heritage with demonstrations plus “Sheep to Shawl” program, World Wide Knit in Public Day site, more. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
Horses and Music Jun 18, 12-10:30pm Radon Lounge hosts two stages featuring 20 bands plus food, fun activities, horses. Donations. TheRadonLounge.com. Refuge Ranch, 3845 Delay Road, Pawnee.
An Evening with Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette Jun 18, 8pm A tour de force of percussion and rhythm. $49+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
Stovepipe Sprint and Railsplitter Olympic Triathlon Jun 19, 8am Swim, bike and run through an 1800s pioneer village and Lincoln’s New Salem Historic site. $70-160. abestriseries.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
Read for the Win Jun 20, 10-11am Singing, magic and ballooning with Mr. Steve, Master Facilitator of Fun. Free. pspld.com. 626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.
Movie in the Park: Jaws Jun 22, 7pm Ages 13 and up. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 free concert and movie series. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 544-1751. Eisenhower Pool, 2351 E. Cornell St.
Assumption Fest Jun 23-25, 6-11pm Fri, 5pm- 12:30am Fri, 11am-12:30am Threeday family friendly fair. BBQ festival, car show, tractor pulls, pageants, live music, carnival, bags tournament, much more. Free admission, free parking. Assumption, 820-1690.
Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? Jun 24-26, Jun 30-Jul 2, 8pm. Musical comedy focuses on eight children during their Catholic elementary and high school education in the 1950s. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark. net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.
Ninth Annual Crazy Horse Bluegrass Festival Jun 24-25, 5pm Fri-Sat. Friday and Saturday performances and a Sunday morning gospel show. jacksonvilleil. org. 243-5678. Crazy Horse Campground, 2113 Crazy Horse Road, Ashland, 886-2089.
Sarah Ross Concert Jun 24, 7pm. Country-rap. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
Sister Act Jun 24-Jul 17, 7pm Wed-Thu, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Broadway musicalcomedy based off the hit fi lm starring Whoopi Goldberg. Score by Alan Menken features disco, Motown and Broadway. $23-30. atthelegacy.com.
The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.
Marbold Farmstead Annual Antique Show Jun 25, 9am-3pm Period craftsmen, great country primitives, Americana, pottery, textiles, furniture, food in a beautiful country setting. $5 for ages 14+. historic-marboldfarmstead.org. Historic Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 968-5808.
Forgotten Soldiers from Our Forgotten War Jun 25, 2-3pm Chicago actor Frank Farrell reads several letters from his new book, Forgotten Soldiers from Our Forgotten War: Letters from Korea from 1951-1953. Audience discussion to follow. Free. kwnm.org. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 523-7230.
Branson on the Road Jun 25-26, 7pm Sat, 2pm A traveling road show in the tradition of the glory days of the Grand Ole Opry, the Louisiana Hayride and the fi rst Branson music shows. $22-30. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
An Evening with Susan Werner Jun 25, 8pm Singersongwriter Susan Werner plays folk, rock, pop, gospel, blues and Americana. $25+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
Music in the Park: Lady and the Sax Jun 26, 4-7pm Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 Free Concert and Movie Series. Smooth jazz plus 70s, 80s and current music by Lady and the Sax. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. springfi eldparks.org. Bergen Golf Course, 2900 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-1751.
Read for the Win Jun 27, 10-11am Rock and Rope Warrior performs rope tricks and stunts with extraordinary speed and recordbreaking jumps. Free. pspld.com. 626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.
Jacksonville Passavant Team Rehab and FCA Shootout Jun 28, 8am Largest basketball tournament in the state of Illinois. jacksonvilleil.org. 243- 5678. Illinois College Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center, Edgehill Road, Jacksonville, 245-3000.
Wild About Reading Jul 1, 6-7pm Theme: Pets. Ages 2+ enjoy a story, craft and animal visitor. $1 per child. Registration required. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Radio Birds Concert Jul 1, 7pm. Americana. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp. org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
Lincoln Piano Concert July 1, 7-9pm. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards host Mr. Lincoln and ticketed guests for an evening of Mr. Lincoln’s favorite songs plus music from Mrs. Edwards’s 1850 song books. Wine and dessert reception to follow. $30. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Loami Fourth of July Celebration Jul 2. 11am parade, plus infl atable obstacle course and bounce house, laser tag, video trailer, beer tent, food vendors, fl ea market and craft show, mud volleyball, car show, tractor games and kids activities. Fireworks at dusk. Loami.
Fourth of July Celebration and Parade Jul 3-4. Two-day celebration features parade, concessions, kids’ events, live entertainment, fi reworks, more. Free. jacksonvilleil.org. Nichols Park, 319 Holken Brink Dr., Jacksonville, 243-5678.
Capital City Celebration Jul 3-4, 7pm Sun, 4pm Live music, free kids’ infl atables, activities, more. Fireworks July 4. Fourth/Fifth and Capitol and Second and Capitol. springfi eldjaycees.org. Downtown Springfi eld, 553- 2082.
Independence Day Fireworks Display Jul 4, 9-10pm Firework display launches over Lake Lou Yaeger from Marina 1. Free. visitlitchfi eld.com. Lake Lou Yaeger Marina 1, 4313 Beach House Trail, Litchfi eld, 866-733- 5833.
Morgan County Fair Jul 6-10, 5-10pm Wed-Sun. Carnival, talent show, pageant, livestock, tractor pulls, live entertainment and more. themorgancountyfair.com. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville, 243-5678.
Sister Act Jul 6-10, 7pm Wed-Thu, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Broadway musical-comedy based on the hit fi lm starring Whoopi Goldberg. Score by Alan Menken features disco, Motown and Broadway. $23-30. atthelegacy. com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.
Fivefold Concert Jul 8, 7pm. Rock music. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp. org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
Sweeney Todd Jul 8-10, 13-17, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Dark comedy about a barber who returns to London after an exile of many years. Directed by John Sivak. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni. org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.
Zoofari Jul 9, 10am-6pm Kids of all ages learn how animals enjoy summer. Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend in for a checkup at the Teddy Bear Clinic. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Corndog Kickoff Jul 9, 6-9pm Fundraiser to benefi t the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation. Fair food grazing, drinks, music, entertainment, live and silent auctions. illinoisstatefairmuseum. org. 414-0727. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.
Paint the Street Festival Jul 9, 2-10pm More than 300 6x6-foot squares on the street will be painted to create a gallery under the stars. Plus live music, food vendors, kids activities. Free admission. $30 per square, supplies provided. springfi eldart.org. 523-2631. Downtown Springfi eld.
Marbold Farmstead Summer Fest Jul 10, 10am-4pm 10th Cavalry Volunteer Civil War Troop encampment, period craftspeople, quilt display, trolley tours, food and drinks, live music by Stan Edwards and Friends. Wagon rides, face painting, art lessons, games for kids. $5 ages 14 and up, $3 ages 6-13. historic-marboldfarmstead.org. Historic Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 968-5808.
Grow Springfield Garden Education Program Jul 10, 11am-12pm Family friendly program titled “Pollinators: Your Garden Needs Them.” Learn why and how to attract bees and butterfl ies. Free. growspringfi eld.org. 528-1563. Project Southtown, 1301 S. 11th St., 553-2243.
Read for the Win Jul, 11, 10-11am Join the “Discovery Within” movement with Mishi’s Hula- Hoop Playshop. Free. pspld.com. 626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.
Sister Act Jul 13-17, 7pm Wed-Thu, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Broadway musicalcomedy based on the hit fi lm starring Whoopi Goldberg. Score by Alan Menken features disco, Motown and Broadway. $23-30. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.
Movie in the Park: Goosebumps Jul 15, 7pm Movie begins at dusk in Rotary Park. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 free concert and movie series. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 544-1751. Rotary Park, Iles Avenue and Archer Elevator Road.
Rapture Ruckus Concert Jul 15, 7pm. Christian rock. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
Hello Dolly! Jul 15-17, 21-23, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. The story of a meddlesome widow who strives to bring romance to several couples and herself in a big-city restaurant. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.
Big Dawg Dare Jul 16, 7am-1pm Extreme 5K run features obstacles that will challenge the biggest of dawgs. Registration, bigdawgdare.com. 866-733-5833. Wolff Farms, 3153 N. 15th Ave., Litchfi eld.
Musical Medley Variety Show Jul 17, 2-7pm Show features Dixieland, Big Band, Ragtime Piano and Western Swing. Sponsored by Juvae Jazz Society in support of the Central Illinois Jazz Festival. $35, includes buffet lunch. juvaejazz.com. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 US 36 West, Decatur, 877-4527.
Local Flavors Dinner July 21. Local Flavors events occur on the third Thursday of each month from June through October and features seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farmers. Hosted by Illinois Stewardship Alliance. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois.org. Driftwood Cocktail and Eatery, 11 Old Capitol Plaza West, 572-1906.
Aaron Kamm and The One Drops Jul 22, 7pm. Reggae. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
21st Annual Springfield Highland Games and Celtic Festival Jul 23, 9am-10pm Dance, solo piping, drumming, band and athletic competitions and games, live musical acts, vendors, kids activities, storytelling, food, animals, more. Admission. springfi eldhighlandgames.com. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.
Springfield Food Truck Festival Jul 23, 11am-4pm Food truck, beverages, live music. Hosted by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. agr.state.il.us. Conservation World, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
American Occupation of South Korea Jul 23, 2-3pm Presentation by Bonnie B.C. Oh on the origin, accomplishments, blunders and consequences of the rule of American military government in Korea. Free. kwnm.org. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 523-7230.
Brew At The Zoo Jul 23, 5-9pm Beer, wine, live music and fun for ages 21+. $20 advance, $25 at door. eventbrite.com. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Yuk-Off Comedy Night Jul 23, 8pm Second annual adultsonly comedy show features Larry Smith, Jason Jester, Jeff Tolbert, Joe “The Animal” Lancey, John “Johnny Pants” McCarthy, Jon Maddy, Nick Willis, Ricky Rocksteady and host Jim Dahlquist. $15 advance. yukoffcomedynight.brownpapertickets. com. Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, 529-7171.
Music in the Park: Miss Carol, Chris Camp The Whip Guy, More Jul 24, 3-6pm Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 Free Concert and Movie Series. Kids’ Family Music Festival and Funshop’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase.springfieldparks.org. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544- 1751.
Read for the Win Jul 25, 10-11am Celebratory party by M&K Parties. Free. pspld.com. 626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.
Angela Perley and The One Drops Jul 29, 7pm. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
12 th Annual River Country Quilt Show Jul 29-30, 10am-5pm Fri-Sat. Beautiful quilts on display by central Illinois quilters. jacksonvilleil.org. 602-0426. Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St., Jacksonville, 243-4384.
Downhome Music, Beer and Art Festival Jul 29-30, 5-11pm Fri-Sat. Local bands playing original songs on multiple stages, 100 craft beers, local food vendors, kids area. Admission. downhomemusicfest.com. Downtown Springfi eld.
Nice Work If You Can Get It Jul 29-31, Aug 3-7, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Musical set in the 1920s features great dance numbers, unlikely love story. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.
The Boys from Nantucket Jul 29-31, 8pm Fri-Sat, 4pm An original musical written by Ken Bradbury starring Jim Yale and John Love. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
DAR Ice Cream Social Aug 4, 5:30-7:30pm Delicious desserts, big band entertainment. Free admission, small price for desserts. jacksonvilleil.org. 243-5678. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Place, Jacksonville, 245-2626.
Jacksonville Main Street’s Fine Art Festival Aug 5-6, 4-7pm Fri, 9am-3pm Friday features artist booths, Foundation gallery hop. Saturday features kids art activities, food vendors, face painting and craft beer festival. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. Jacksonville Square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville, 883-3511.
Movie in the Park: Norm of the North Aug 5, 7pm Movie begins at dusk at Henson Robinson Zoo. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 free concert and movie series. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 544-1751. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Powerlight Super Cruise Aug 5, 7pm Line up at 5pm in Fairhills Mall parking lot. Cruise via Chatham Road to Knight’s at 7pm. Preview night features replica Back to the Future Delorean demo, hot air balloon night glow, more. Rain or shine. Free. 553-5271. Knight’s Action Park, 1700 Knight’s Recreation Dr., 546-8881.
Rogers and Nienhaus, Tom Irwin Aug 5, 8pm Rogers & Nienhaus features two former members of The Byrds, Firefall and The Nicolette Larson Band. Doors at 7pm. $15 advance, $20 day of. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838- 3006.
Cats Aug 5-7, 11-13, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Musical about a tribe of cats called the Jellicles. Directed by Mark Wheeler. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.
Decatur Celebration Aug 5-7, Fri-Sun. Family-friendly street festival with carnival, live music, parade, food, kids block, more. Free entry. decaturcelebration.com. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main St., Decatur, 423-4222.
Craft Brew Fest 2016 Aug 6, 10am-3pm. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. Jacksonville Downtown, Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 243-5678.
Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Aug 6, 8am-4pm Grounds displays include Staab Harley hearse and Justin Allgaier’s #7 Brandt show car. Air displays include hot air balloon demo. Car show features all makes, models. Spectators free. $15 judged, $10 display. 553-5271. Knight’s Action Park, 1700 Knight’s Recreation Dr., 546-8881.
Insane Inflatable 5K Aug 6, 8:30am 5K fun run contains world’s largest, most extreme infl atable obstacles. $54-100. Registration, insaneinfl atable5k.com. Centennial Park, Bunker Hill Road and Lenhart Road, 753-0700.
Old Salt Union Concert Aug 6, 7pm. Bluegrass. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. 491-0721. Downtown Jacksonville.
Music in the Park: Vinyl Bros and New City Road Aug 7, 2-6pm Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 Free Concert and Movie Series. Classic and new country music. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. springfi eldparks.org. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 544-1751.
Illinois State Fair Aug 11-21, 7-12am Thu-Sun. So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, midway, exhibits, more. agr.state.il.us/isf. Adults $7, $3 children and seniors. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Melissa Etheridge Concert Aug 12, 7:30pm. $20-42. Tickets, statefairconcerts.com or 782-1979. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.Hummingbird Festival Aug 13, 8am-12pm Sangamon River Audubon Society members band hummingbirds and describe hummingbird banding, migration. Visitors can adopt banded birds. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000. 
Meghan Trainor, Hailee Steinfeld, Common Kings Concert Aug 13, 7:30pm. $28-50. Tickets, statefairconcerts.com or 782-1979. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Jake Owen, Old Dominion Concert Aug 14, 7:30pm. $15-37. Tickets, statefairconcerts.com or 782-1979. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Dierks Bentley, Tucker Beathard Aug 16, 7:30pm. $42-64. Tickets, statefairconcerts.com or 782-1979. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.
KISS, The Dead Daisies Concert Aug 17, 7:30pm. $49-74. Tickets, statefairconcerts.com or 782-1979. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Local Flavors Dinner Aug 18. Flavors events occur on the third Thursday of each month from June through October and features seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farmers. Hosted by Illinois Stewardship Alliance. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. Driftwood Cocktail and Eatery, 11 Old Capitol Plaza West, 572-1906. Augie’s Front Burner, 109 S. Fifth St., 544-6979.
Cole Swindell, Kane Brown, LANco, Jon Langston Concert Aug 19, 7:30pm. $18-40. Tickets, statefairconcerts.com or 782-1979. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Disney’s Little Mermaid Aug 19-21, 24-28, 8:30pm Fri- Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home and join the world above. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.
Little Big Town, David Nail Concert Aug 20, 7:30pm. $27-49. Tickets, statefairconcerts.com or 782-1979. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Abe’s Amble 10K Aug 21, 7:30am 6.2-mile course takes runners through Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery and back to fairgrounds. Registration, srrc. net. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Powerlight Christian Music Festival Aug 21, 12pm 25th annual festival begins with Praise and Worship service. Artists include two-time Grammy Award-winning duo For King & Country plus The Great Romance, Look Up, Zach Ayappa, more. Rain or shine. Free after State Fair admission. Illinois State Fair Lincoln Stage, 553-5271.
ZZ Top and Gregg Allman Aug 21, 7:30pm. $34-54. Tickets, statefairconcerts.com or 782-1979. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.
My Heart’s Home Aug 25-28, 8pm Thu-Sun. Original presentation features Edgar Lee Masters poetry celebrating the Sangamon country with original music by Mark Mathewson. Directed by Phil Funkenbusch. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.