Theater & Comedy

Comedian Richie Holiday May 5-6, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 9:30pm Sat. Seen on Comedy Central as well as XM Radio. $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub. com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Heathers: The Musical May 5-7, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sat- Sun. The darkly delicious story of misfi t Veronica Sawyer and the Heathers, the hottest and cruelest girls in Ohio. $16- 18. millikin.edu. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin’s Shilling Hall, Decatur, 424- 6318.

The Bachelorette May 6-7, 12pm Sat, 7:30pm Sat, 5pm Sun. Fueled by jealousy and resentment, three 20-something friends from high school embark on a night of debauchery that goes from playfully wasted to devastatingly destructive. Rated PG-13. $12. millikin.edu. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424- 6318.

Music: General Events

Afternoon at the Movies Spring Concert

May 7, 3pm Sun. UIS music program concert features pieces from famous movies such as Star Wars, The Pink Panther and James Bond. Meet-andgreet following concert. Free. 206-8583.

Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Bells In Motion Spring Concert May 7, 4pm Sun. Hear jazz standards such as “The 12th Street Rag” and “Autumn Leaves” plus additional jazz songs, original compositions, island songs and more. $15. bellsinmotion. org. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Central Illinois Young Musicians’ Concert May 7, 4-5pm Sun. Concert features solo presentations celebrating central Illinois’ young musicians. Reception to follow. Free. lincolnschurch. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Cowboy and Cowgirl Church May 7, 3pm Sun. Featuring country gospel singer Joe Arview, Solid Rock Group and Danny Wilson. 525-1978. Edinburg Baptist Church, 416 Ricks St., 623-4437.

D is for Simply Divine May 6, 7:30-9pm Sat. Springfi eld Choral Society concert features selections by Maurice Durufl e, Leo Delibes, Antonin Dvorak, Claude Debussy and Frederick Delius. $15. springfi eldchoralsociety. org. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra:

Fantastic Finale May 6, 7:30-9pm Sat. Illinois Symphony Orchestra concert features Grammy- Award winning guitarist Jason Vieaux and Dvorak’s Carnival Overture led by Andrew Sewell. $20, $40, $60; $5 for students. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206- 6160.

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale May 6, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. William Lane performs exciting and melodious music for the French horn and orchestra. jaxsym.com. 243-5678. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Lip Sync Battle May 6, 7pm Sat. First annual lip sync battle features local performers. Hosted by Decatur Frontiers Service Club. Limited seating. $15. 330-3166. Decatur Masonic Temple, 224 W. William St., Decatur, 422-1217.

LYRA May 9, 7pm Tue. Russian folk music and sacred songs of the Russian Orthodox Church. 965- 2128. Thayer United Methodist Church, 114 E. Main St., Thayer, 854-7055.

LYRA May 8, 7-8:15pm Mon. Cookie and punch reception following concert. Free-will offering. lyraonline.org. 625-4381. Pawnee Methodist Church, 4026 Street, Pawnee.

Paul Galbraith May 5, 8pm Fri. Brilliantly innovative classical guitarist Paul Galbraith presents a solo concert featuring works by Bach, Mozart and Albeniz. $25+. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Sinatra “Our Way” May 5-6, 6-8:30pm Fri-Sat. The Land of Lincoln Chorus performs cabaret and dinner. Advance: $20 general admission, $25 VIP. Day of: $25 at door. barbershopsinging.net. 871-9731. Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 1022 New City Road, Chatham, 622-7953.

Totally Jazz May 7, 3-5pm Sun. Hosted by the Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfi eld. Reception to follow. Free. lafspringfi eld.org. 789- 1202. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Village People May 6, 7:30pm Sat. Concert features high-energy choreography, fun, singing and dancing. Known for hits such as “Macho Man” and “YMCA.” $30-150. millikin.edu. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

Dance

Dance for Hope May 5, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every fi rst Friday of the month. danceforhope311. com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522- 9106.

Art & Architecture Art Critiques May 6, 12-2pm Sat. Facilitated critiques designed to create a positive, constructive and supportive environment for artists of all media and skill levels. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Fine Art and Prints Seminar May 6, 10-11am Sat. Presented by Jonathan E. Reyman, Ph.D., retired Illinois State Museum Curator of Anthropology. Free. Reservations required. The Native American Gallery, 1044 N. Grand Ave. W., 572-1634.

First Friday Gallery Walk May 5, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Walk through three art shows in one building: the Barn Colony Artists exhibit, the Millikin B.A. Art Show, Decatur Public Schools Annual Middle/HS Art Show. Free. Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Lunchables Opening Reception May 4, 5:30-8pm Thu. Exhibition showcases multimedia artworks by the nine UIS Visual Arts graduating seniors. On display through May 11. Free. uis.edu/visualarts/gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

Make and Take and Trunk Show May 8, 11am-6pm Mon. Make a watercolor pendant necklace, soy candle, and/or mixed media cards. $10 candles, $20 necklaces, $5 cards. christystudios.com. Christy Studios, 2501 W. Wabash, 546- 0953.

Meet Artist Karen Redenbaugh May 5, 5-8pm Fri. Meet the artist and create a free make and-take Mother’s Day card. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.

Seen + Felt Opening Reception May 6, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Featuring paintings and sculpture by SAA Collective members Delinda Chapman, Mary Frances and Mary Ellen Strack. Music by Jeff Williams. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Film & Television Star Wars Trivia Night May 4, 6-8pm Thu. Test knowledge of the Star Wars fi lms and “Clone Wars” TV series. For ages 18+. 10 teams of fi ve. Early registration: $5. Auburn Public Library, 338 W. Jefferson St., Auburn, 438- 6211.

Children’s Corner Civil War Tech May 6, 10-11am Sat. Ages 8-12 learn how landmines and torpedoes were tested during the Civil War and which side developed the most powerful weapons. Free. presidentlincoln. illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

International Family Equality Day Celebration May 7, 2-5pm Sun. Worldwide celebration of the LGBTQ parenting and family community. Hosted by Matt Berry. Co-hosted by The Phoenix Center. Free. familyequality.org. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave., 753-6225.

Junior Naturalists May 6, 9am-12pm Sat. Ages 5-8 discover the beauty of spring via handson activities, games and outdoor investigation. All three sessions: $40 members, $45 non. Individual sessions: $15 members, $18 non. Registration, lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Kid’s Club May 6, 9am-3pm Sat. Little gardeners create a special gift for mom. $5. 309-243-7761. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, 787-4700.

WILDflowers Super Saturday May 6, 11am-3pm Sat. Learn about the wildfl owers of Illinois through activities, crafts and games. For ages 5+ and their families. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Nature

Garden Palooza May 6, 8am-2pm Sat. Annual plant sale hosted by the Springfi eld Civic Garden Club features annuals, perennials, baskets, tools, garden items and more. Free admission. Barn 26, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Spring Bird Hikes May 6, 8am Sat. Led by Kevin Veara. Open to birders of all skill level. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Wildflower Hike May 6-7, 2pm Sat-Sun. Identify blooming wildfl owers plus various fl owering trees and shrubs. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Environment Monarchs and Milkweeds May 7, 1-2pm Sun. Program by Brenda Larison. Walk to walk to Ostermeier Prairie Center to follow presentation. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Lectures & Meetings AARP Chapter 195 May 8, 11am Mon. Speaker Tina Montgomery from Oral Health America at 1pm. Business meeting at 2pm. 529- 9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Adult Children of Alcoholics May 9, 16, 5:15pm Tue, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@ yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Friendship Day Program May 4, 1pm Thu. Theme is “Kindling New Fires of Love”. Hosted by by Church Women United in Springfi eld. 629-8881. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 544-8115.

Single and Parenting May 4, 6-8:30pm Thu. 13-week program teaches practical strategies regarding parenting, fi nancial management, relationship issues, emotional guidance and more. Free; light meal and childcare provided at no cost. singleandparenting. org. 685-8099. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787- 2323.

Bulletin Board

AARP Driver Safety Class May 9-10, 8:30am- 12:30pm Tue-Wed. Safe driving course for drivers age 50 and older. $15 AARP members, $20 non. Reservations. 535-3261. Staab Funeral Home, 1109 S. Fifth St., 528-6461.

Herb Plant Sale and Plastic Pot Recycling May 5-6, 3-6pm Fri, 9am-12pm Sat. Featuring a variety of herbs for sale, plus plastic pot recycling. web.extension.illinois. edu. U of I Sangamon County Extension Offi ce, 700 S. Airport Dr., 782-4617.

Food Morel Mushroom Dinner May 5-6, 5:45-7:30pm Fri- Sat. Hosted by Slow Food Springfi eld. Four-course meal featuring morel mushrooms by Chef Michael Higgins. Reservations required. $51.80 members; $56.95 non. slowfoodspringfi eld.org. 618- 525-0975. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 522-4313.

History Antique Farm Show May 6, 10am-4pm Sat. Featuring horse-drawn plows, historic farming equipment and agricultural techniques from the 19th century. Free. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Health Adult Coloring Club May 9, 5:30-7:30pm Tue. All supplies provided. Led by Eve. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

DBSA Central Illinois Support Group May 9, 6:30-8pm Tue. 816- 8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Faith & Philosophy Declaration on the Way Dialogue Group May 9, 7-8:30pm Tue. Led by JB George. 522-3965. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry Dr., 546-3527.

Declaration on the Way Dialogue Groups May 7, 2-3:30pm Sun. Led by Dan Frachey. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 E. Capitol Ave., 522-3965.

Taking Pride in our LGBTQ Community May 7, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness Bike and Hike Days May 7, 8am-3pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffi c. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Special Olympics Illinois May 7, 9am-4pm Sun. Sangamon/Area 17 Spring Games features 200 Special Olympics Illinois athletes competing in track and fi eld. soill.org. Glenwood High School, 1501 Plummer Boulevard, Chatham, 483-2424.

TMH Auxiliary 5K Fun Run/ Walk May 7, 9-11am Sun. Rain or shine. Children’s short race at 10am. $20 advance, $25 day of. taylorvillememorial.org. 827-8910. Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 201 E. Pleasant St., Taylorville, 824- 3331.

Workout in the Park May 4, 6-7pm Thu. Hosted by HSHS Central Illinois, Springfi eld Park District, FitClub and Scheels. Free. springfi eldparks. org. Washington Park Gazebo, South Grand Avenue entrance.

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