Fairs & Festivals

Community Involvement Fair May 5, 10am-3pm Sat. Connect with more than two dozen community organizations that are making a progressive difference and attend two workshops. Free. SpringfieldCall2Action.org. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Doodle Romp May 6, 1-3pm Sun. A meetup for Doodles and their parents in celebration of International Doodle Day. Jacksonville PetSafe Dog Park, 894 E. Vandalia, Jacksonville, 245- 4178.

Family Carnival May 3-6, 5-11pm Thu-Fri, 1-11pm Sat-Sun. Conner Family Amusements carnival featuring kiddie rides, thrill rides, food, carnival games and much more. simon.com. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

First Sunday Midwest Bazaar May 6, 8am-4pm Sun. Rain or shine event featuring arts, crafts, decor, jewelry, food, furniture, antiques and vintage, a local wine and craft beer patio, and much more. $4 per person, free to ages 12 and under. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

National Dog Park Day May 5, 10am-12pm Sat. Celebration for local pups features prizes, gifts and more, courtesy of PetSafe. jaxbark.com. Jacksonville PetSafe Dog Park, 894 E. Vandalia, Jacksonville, 245-4178.

Second Wacky Wheelers Parade May 6, 1-3pm Sun. Decorate your bike for a group ride and celebrate with prizes and Popsicles. Grand Marshal is Representative Tim Butler. Rain date May 20. An Our Vibrant Community event. Free. rhiannon@ourvibrantcommunity.com. 331-2027. Lincoln Park neighborhood, North Fourth Street and East Black Avenue.

Books & Authors Author Margaret Honnold May 9, 6-7:30pm Wed. Talk and book signing by Margaret Honnold, author of The Cloisonne Heart, a book about her experiences as a caregiver to her late husband, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Law, Lincoln and True Crime May 5, 2:15-3:30pm Sat. Talks by and book signings with two award-wining authors (George R. ‘Bob’ Dekle, Sr. and Brian R. Dirck, Ph.D.) of writings about Abraham Lincoln as a lawyer. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square - Springfi eld, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Sangamon DSA Reading Group May 9, 6-8pm Wed. Discussion of Jacobin’s ABCs of Socialism. Free. sangamondsa.org. 815-570-9348. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Theater & Comedy Belly Laffs Presents Eric Brown May 4, 8pm Fri. Featuring Eric Brown, Sarah Bursich and Buddah Eskew with host Tim Laffey. $10. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Mystery Comedy Dinner Theatre May 5, 6:30-9pm Sat. Combination dinner theater and dessert auction featuring a performance of Death Aboard The Duchess by Chelsea Petty. $10 for dinner theater. cottonhillumc.org. 891-6475. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529-2736.

Music: General Events

Central Illinois Young Musicians’ Concert May 6, 4-5pm Sun. Annual concert of solo presentations celebrating central Illinois young musicians in their award-winning performances. Reception to follow. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S.

Seventh St., 528-4311.

Hidden Hymns and Heavenly Psalms: Mozart and Handel May 5, 7:30pm Sat. Presented by the Springfi eld Chorale Society. Directed by Marion van der Loo. Part of the 2018 Liturgical Arts Festival. $15. Central Baptist Church, 501 S. Fourth St., 523-3639.

How Sweet It Is May 7, 7-8pm Mon. Concert by the Lincoln Land Community College Big Band, under the direction of Jane Hartman. Free. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra May 3, 10am Thu. The ISO performs Green Eggs & Ham with Really Inventive Stuff. Program includes the fi rst movement of Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony” and Rossini’s “Barber of Seville Overture.” $6 per person. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Jazz Luncheon May 6, 1-3pm Sun. Featuring The Joe Policastro Trio from Chicago. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 528-1901.

Seventh Annual Williamsville Jazz Dinner May 5, 5-9pm Sat. Featuring live performances by the Williamsville High School and Jr. High School jazz bands, plus WHS jazz band alumni. $25, includes dinner. 2018williamsvillejazzdinner. eventbrite.com. Williamsville Junior High Gym, 500 S. Walnut St., Williamsville.

Sounds of the 60s May 4-5, 6pm Fri-Sat. Barbershop dinner and show by the Land of Lincoln Chorus. $20 at door. Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 1022 New City Road, Chatham, 622- 7953.

The Neverly Brothers: ‘A Rock ‘n’ Roll Tribute’ May 5, 7pm Sat. A musical guided tour of rock history from 1955 to 1965, featuring hits from Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and more. $28-$32. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Dance Dance for Hope May 4, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every first Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Art & Architecture

Art Exhibition May 3-6, 9, 10-3pm Wed- Sun. Artworks on display by Felicia Olin, Renee Baldwin- Sisk, Katherine Pippin Pauley, George King and Sheri Ramsey. wildharecafe-elk-il.com. Horsefeather’s Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 947-2100.

Cosmos Exhibit May 4-5, 12-6pm Fri-Sat. Visual arts exhibition featuring various interpretations by artist members on that theme from cosmopolitan to fanciful, from inner space to outer space. Free. pharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Essence Opening Reception May 3, 6-8pm Thu. Mixed media exhibition explores the personal awareness of relationships and showcases the creativity and skill sets of the senior Visual Arts majors at UIS. On display through May 10. Free. uis.edu. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

Gertrude Abercrombie: Portrait of the Artist May 3-9. An interactive installation inspired by Gertrude Abercrombie’s art and life. On display through Jun 10. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Stillness Exhibition May 3-9. Exhibition celebrates the genre of still life as a refl ection of our modern life. $5 adults; free admission to members, youth, seniors, military, veterans. On display through Jun 3. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Unsung Heroes May 3-9. Exhibition celebrates Anna Heistad, Minnie Vautrin and Thomas Jones: Ordinary people who did extraordinary things in service of their fellow man. On display through Jun 3. $5 adults; free to members, seniors, youth and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Children’s Corner Civil War Tech May 5, 10am-12pm Sat. Hands-on activities that allow children to explore the intersection of history and technology. May’s theme is “Mapping.” Free. PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Priceless Pollinators Super Saturday May 5, 11am-3pm Sat. Celebrate Illinois pollinators with crafts, games and more. $5 adults; free to members, youth seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Nature

A Day in Urban Nature May 5, 10am-2pm Sat. Enjoy nature hikes, a bird banding station, nature art make-and-takes, stewardship projects, plus an Illinois Raptor Center ‘Urban Birds of Prey’ presentation at 1pm. Free. SpringfieldAudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Bird Hike May 5, 8-9:15am Sat. Seasonal migratory bird hikesled by Kevin Veara. Open to all skill levels. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. 836-5400. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Gardenpalooza May 5, 8am-2pm Sat. Annual plant sale hosted by the Springfield Civic Garden Club. Rain or shine. scgc-il.org. Building 26, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Environment Adams Wildlife Workday May 3, 10am-12pm Thu. Hosted by Friends of the Sangamon Valley. Work gloves and boots recommended; all other equipment provided. fosvdotorg.wordpress.com. 525-1410. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Electronics Recycling Day May 5, 9am-2pm Sat. Electronics Recycling Day event, Affordable Shred site, and non-perishable food collection site. All electronics accepted. Hosted by Springfield Township. Springfield Township, 3298 Terminal Ave.

Urban Best Management Practices May 9, 6-8pm Wed. Featuring presentations by Kent Massie, Massie Massie and Associates and Jim Nelson, Nelson Land Management. RSVP by May 4. Free. 241-6635. Bridgeview Park, 149 N. Lakewood Drive, Chatham.

Lectures & Meetings Adult Children of Alcoholics May 8, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Celebrate Recovery May 4, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. A Christ-centered recovery program for hurts, habits and hangups. livingfaithbaptist.org. Living Faith Baptist Church, 7575 W. Outer Road, Sherman, 496-2590.

Emotional Support Group May 7, 5-6pm Mon. Group meets every other Monday. Free. burstingbubbles.org. 335-2961. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

Sex Addicts Anonymous May 5, 7 and 9, 9am Sat, 6pm Mon and Wed. Three meetings every week for those seeking freedom from unwanted and/ or compulsive sexual activity. For more information, call Bill at 306-7335 or email springfieldsaa@gmail.com. Confidentiality assured.

Springfield Civic Garden Club May 7, 9am Mon. Program titled “Floral Design and Horticulture for Flower Shows” by Sally Noble, Gail Olson and Ada Lynn Shrewsbury. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

The Birth, Death and Rebirth of Downtown May 8, 5:30-7pm Tue. Lecture titled “The Birth, Death and Rebirth of Downtown: Marrying Development, Preservation and Workforce.” Part of the “Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today: Illinois Realtors Town Hall Speaker Series. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Bulletin Board APL’s Trivia Night May 4, 7-10pm Fri. BYO snacks. Cash bar. 8-10 per table; $20 per person at door. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

Eat, Drink and Be Giving Gala May 5, 6-11pm Sat. Event features a local celebrity karaoke competition, plus live auction, dinner and more. Hosted by Springfield Catholic Charities. $75. cc.dio.org. 321-8304. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

Family Discovery Day May 5, 10-3am Sat. A genealogical event for both novice and experienced researchers. Featuring activities for ages 12 and up. Free. springfieldlds.com. 801-540-0902. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3601 Buckeye Dr., 529-7844.

Pet Adoption May 5, 10am-2pm Sat. Featuring adoptable dogs and cats, plus frozen dogaritas for purchase and more. In support of Illinois Humane. TailsToRemember.com. Tails to Remember, 3036 N. Peoria Road, 725-9511.

St. Jude Kentucky Derby Party May 5, 3-7pm Sat. Live viewing of Kentucky Derby, plus hors d’oeuvres and more. $50 per person. stjude.org. 309-566- 3500. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr., 546-4431.

Food Stomp Out Cancer May 3, 5-8pm Thu. Wine and food samplings in support of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. $10 per person. relayforlife.org. 381-8128. Boccardi’s Italian Imports, 3132 Cockrell Lane, 670-1012.

Taste Buds: The Cookbook Club May 5, 11:30am-12:30pm Sat. New club features a different theme, author or cookbook at each quarterly meeting. First meeting’s theme is “appetizers.” Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Politics Sangamon DSA Meeting May 8, 6-8pm Tue. Featured guest is State Rep. Will Guzzardi. Free. sangamondsa.org. 815-570-9348. Union Hall, 615 S. Fifth St., 320-566-9420.

History

Antique Farm Show May 5, 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.

Early African American Pioneers Exhibit May 6, 4-6pm Sun. Exhibit explores and illuminates African American families who moved to central Illinois in the 1800s and who have descendants in Springfield. Free. spiaahm.org. 391-6323. African-American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 877-757-2246.

Health

Protect Your Memory May 9, 6:30-8pm Wed. Video featuring Neal Barnard, M.D., provides vital steps to boosting cognitive function. Sponsored by the Springfield 546-9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Faith & Philosophy

Cathedral School Farewell Reception May 6, 10am Sun. Enjoy mass and a fi nal walk-through of Cathedral School, display of old photographs, plus refreshments. RSVP. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth St., 522-3342.

When UUs Face Death May 6, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Woulfe explores the attitudes of real people whom he has known over the years as death approached. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Why I Became A Baha’i May 4, 7-8:30pm Fri. Discussion. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness

5K Fun Run and Walk May 5, 8:30-11am Sat. $20 in advance; $25 day of. taylorvillememorial.org. 824-1677. Taylorville Memorial Hospital, 100 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, 824-3331.

Aikido May 3, 7:30-8:30pm Thu. Traditional Japanese martial art helps improve confidences, fitness levels and self- and situational awareness. Free. springfieldaikido.com. 494-0570. Gravity Martial Arts, 4179 W. Jefferson St., 652- 5516.

Aikido May 5, 9:30-10:30am Sat. Traditional Japanese martial art helps improve confidences, fitness levels and self- and situational awareness. Free. springfieldaikido.com. Sunil Suthar’s Championship Martial Arts, 550 W. North St., Unit 2, 494-0570.

Emotions in Motion 5K Run/ Walk May 5, 8am-12pm Sat. 5K run/ walk to help spread awareness of suicide prevention and reduce the stigma of suicide. Wheelchair and stroller accessible; dogs welcome. $15 ages 12 and under, $25 adults, $60 family of four. save. donordrive.com. 952-946-7998. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

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