Fairs & Festivals

Drinkin’ with Lincoln Street Fest and 5K May 19, 10am-6pm Sat. Street festival features local music, drinks and Mr. Lincoln himself. 5K race at 10am. Musical acts from 11am-6pm. Hosted by Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. petersburgilchamber.com. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg.

FatAss 5K Craft Beer and Cigar Festival May 11, 5pm Fri. FatAss 5k preview party features food trucks, adult beverages, live music and more. Free. fatass5k.com. Downtown Springfield.

Litchfield Pickers Market May 13, 9am-3pm Sun. Open-air market specializing invendors featuring items prior to 1980. Plus live music, food and more. Free. visitlitchfield.com. Downtown Litchfield, 400 North State St., Litchfield, 866-733-5833.

Moonlight Market May 16, 6-9pm Wed. Event features central Illinois artists and artisans on the fi rst and third Wednesday of each month. Free. 522-3123. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 670-0627.

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, children’s tent and more. Free. socaf.org. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

Springfield Area Highland Games May 19, 8am-11pm Sat. Featuring pipe-and-drum bands, heavy athletics, highland and Irish dancing, vendors, exhibitors, food and drinks, clan tents, a children’s area, band tent and much more. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, free to children under 6 and veterans. centralillinoiscelts.com. 793-8355. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

Springfield PrideFest May 19, 11:30am-11pm Sat. Annual celebration features parade, entertainment, dancing, vendors, food, drink, children’s area, teen lounge and more. Presented by The Springfield Phoenix Center. Free. springfieldpride.org. 528-5253. Downtown Springfield.

Books & Authors Author Andrew Taylor Call May 15, 5:30pm Tue. Presentation by attorney and historian Andrew Taylor Call on his new book, titled Chicago: A Civic and Familial History, and his family’s ties to central Illinois and Sangamon County. Free. sangamonhistory.org. 525-1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Poets in the Parlor and Open Mic May 20, 2-4pm Sun. Reading by featured poet Carlo Matos, author of The Quitters and It’s Best Not to Interrupt Her Experiments, plus an open mic session prior to the reading. Free. vachellindsay.com. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524-0901.

Pondicherry Lodge Sherlock Holmes Society May 19, 6:30-9pm Sat. Annual dinner meeting featuring a discussion of The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire. Reservations by May 16. Free. sherlock. lolopop. 742-5777. The Soap Co. Coffee House, East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 978-854-3531.

Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama May 22, 6-8:30pm Tue. Book signing and presentation featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Garrow, in honor of Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama. $5 foundation members, $8 non. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Ron Chernow Book Discussion May 15, 22, 6-7:30pm Tue. Discussion of Grant by Ron Chernow. Led by local history enthusiast Louie Adams. Registration. Free. Prairie Skies Public Library District, Pleasant Plains Branch, 555 Buckeye Road, Pleasant Plains, 626-1553.

Theater & Comedy

1776 May 18-20, 8pm Fri-Sun. Musical follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as they sign the Declaration of Independence. $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.

Chicago May 11-13, 18-20, 8pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun. A sharp-edged satire featuring a dazzling score with immortal staging by Bob Fosse. Presented by Springfield Theatre Centre. $18, $20. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest May 12, 8pm and 10:30pm Sat. First-ever complete sketch comedy show by Capital City Improv. For fans of “Saturday Night Live” or The Second City. $15. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Revenge: Treasure Island May 11-13, 19-20, 8pm Fri- Sun, 8pm Sat-Sun. Presented by Lincoln Land Community College Theatre in collaboration with Cutlass Artists. $15 general admission, $12 seniors, $7 students with ID. cutlassartists.com. Sangamon Hall South, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Music: General Events

Avanti Guitar Trio May 12, 8-10pm Sat. Classical guitar concert by the Avanti Guitar Trio, a world-class chamber ensemble with a repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary. $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. 816- 8832. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 E. Capitol Ave., 522-3965.

For the Beauty of the Earth May 20, 4pm Sun. Concert presented by The Capital City Men’s Chorus. Directed by Mary E. Myers. $10. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Greg Pasenko and Diane Deline May 10, 7-8:30pm Thu. Part of the “Music at the Museum” monthly concert series produced by Chris Vallillo. $10 adults, $8 museum members and children under 12. museumconcerts.com. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord May 20, 3-4pm Sun. Concert by the St. Anthony Camerata Chorale Ecumenical Festival Choir featuring sacred classical, gospel music, plus audience singalongs. Free. 522-3386. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Road, 523-0901.

May Showcase May 12, 7:30-9pm Sat. Final performance of the season by the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony’s Youth Symphony and Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra, under the direction of Matthew Sheppard. $10 adults, $5 students, free to ages 12 and under. svys.org. 753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

The Lennon Sisters May 19, 8pm Sat. ‘Americas Sweethearts of Song’ perform a special Mother’s Day concert and share stories of growing up and memories from their musical career, which spans six decades. $45 and $55 advance; $50 and $60 day of. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Venice May 11, 7pm Fri. One of America’s premiere vocal bands, blending the qualities of classic Aerosmith with James Taylor and The Eagles to create a sound all their own. With special guests The Deep Hollow. $40 advance, $45 day of. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Dance Dance for Hope May 18, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. West coast swing dances every third 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.

Dance for Hope May 11, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Ballroom dance every second 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 10-13, 16-20, 23, 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 Café, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 947-2100.

Canvas + Cocktails: Indigo Dying May 18, 7-9:30pm Fri. Use natural dye made from indigofera plants to create constellation images on fabric. $15 SAA memebers, $25 non. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Canvas + Cocktails: Picasso Blind Contour May 11, 7am-9:30pm Fri. Create a blind contour self-portrait, just like Picasso. BYO wine, cheeses and desserts. Ages 21+. $15 members, $25 non. springfieldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Cosmos Exhibit May 11-12, 18-19, 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.

Downtown Shop Hop May 12, 1-3pm Sat. Shop hop and art walk to 12 specialty downtown shops. Reservations appreciated. Free. studioon6thart.com. 494-4134. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.

Gallery Talk and Tour with Susan Weininger May 23, 7-8pm Wed. Tour of the Gertrude Abercrombie exhibition led by Susan Weininger, leading scholar and author of multiple comprehensive essays on Gertrude Abercrombie’s art and life. Free with registration. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 0979. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Gertrude Abercrombie: Portrait of the Artist May 10-23. 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.

Persons of Interest Opening Reception May 11, 5-7pm Fri. Exhibition features artworks by Michelle Smith and Phil Locascio, plus the Springfield Bonsai Society’s biennial exhibition of local Bonsai artists. Free. springfieldart.org. 523-2631. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Sacred and Liturgical Visual Arts Exhibition May 10-12, 14-19, 21-23, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat. Part of the Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield. Featuring 47 works by 32 artists from 17 different states. Fre Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Stillness Exhibition May 10-23. 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 Exhibition May 10-23, 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.

Wild, Whimsical, Custom Paintings May 17, 5-7pm Thu. Create a watercolor-style whimsical, custom painting. In support of Susan G. Komen. $25 per person, includes materials, instruction, food and drinks. christystudios.com. 773-235- 5600. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

Film & Television Disney’s CoCo May 18, 7pm Fri. Dusk. Part of the Springfield Park District’s concert and movie series. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free. springfieldparks.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Children’s Corner Community Car Seat Check Event May 11, 9am-12pm Fri. Learn about child passenger safety and have car seats checked for proper use and installation by certified car seat safety technicians. Sponsored by Springfield Fire Department and SIU School of Medicine ThinkFirst. 545-9112. Springfi eld Fire Department Station #1, 825 E. Capitol Ave., 788-8474.

Family Day May 12, 10am-3pm Sat. Families enjoy exciting activities such as an outdoor cooking demo, archery, camp crafts, climbing wall, yard games, balloon artists, face painting, food and more. $5 per person; $5 extra for climbing wall. 888- 623-1237. Camp Widjiwagan, 71 Wienold Lane, 529-2212.

Nature Bird Hike May 12, 19, 8-9:15am Sat. Seasonal migratory bird hikes led by Kevin Veara. Open to all skill levels. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. 836-5400. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

DIY Terrarium May 23, 6pm Wed. Make and take your own terrarium. All supplies provided. In support of Underground Railroad/Woodlawn Farm Museum. Register by May 18. $25. 309-678-7716. Pathway Services Unlimited Inc., 1905 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville, 479-2300.

Prairie Wildflower Sale May 12-13, 8am-4pm Fri, 1-4pm Sat. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Sangamon Valley Iris Society Plant Show May 12, 12-4pm Sat. Display featuring beautiful examples of iris from the gardens of the SVIS members. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Spring Bird Fair May 20, 9am-4pm Sun. Featuring breeders and specialty vendors with wide variety of birds and supplies. Hosted by Illini Bird Fanciers. $3 adults, free to ages 12 and under. illinibirdfanciers.com. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Lectures & Meetings AARP Chapter 195 May 14, 11am Mon. Presentation by Valerie Dunlap from Sangamon County Supervisor of Assessments at 1pm. Business meeting at 2pm. Lunch available for $6. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Adult Children of Alcoholics May 15, 22, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Celebrate Recovery May 11, 18, 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.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Meeting May 10, 7-9:30pm Thu. Monthly business meetings open to anyone interested in collecting coins or paper money. Free. 899- 9996. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

Elections 2018: Seeking Solutions May 10, 5:30-8pm Thu. Join AARP Illinois and NPR Illinois: Illinois Issues for a town hall meeting to share your story on how the fiscal crisis is impacting you. Free. aarp.cvent.com. 877- 926-8300. Wyndham at City Centre, 700 E. Adams, 789-1530.

Emotional Support Group May 21, 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.

North End Association Take Two May 14, 6-6:45pm Mon. Meet and discuss neighborhood concerns with Neighborhood Police Offi cer James Doss. 502- 682-6165. Fulgenzi’s Pizza and Pasta, 1168 E. Sangamon Ave., 544-8520.

Sex Addicts Anonymous May 12, 14 and 16, 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. Confi dentiality assured.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon May 16, 11am-1pm Wed. Speaker Verna Velk presents “From saddle shoes to fl ip fl ops.” $15. 303-9768. Northfield Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr., 523-7900.

Springfield ICON May 21, 6:30pm Mon. Monthly meeting. Topics TBA. Free. springfieldicon.org. 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

Stamp Collecting Club May 21, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. 546- 5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528-7571.

Bulletin Board Helping Paw Project Trivia Night May 12, 5-8pm Sat. BYO food and drinks. In support of the Helping Paw Project. Teams of 10; $100 per table. 573-450- 8577. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry Dr., 546- 3527.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting May 21, 7-8:30pm Mon. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Group offers support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families and friends. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Spring Market Day Event May 12, Sat. Featuring vendors specializing in homemade crafts, candles, soaps, honey, eggs, produce, baked goods, gardening, furniture and more. TSCEventPartners.com. Tractor Supply Co., 4241 Schooner Dr., 787-1031.

St. Jude Run Trivia Night May 14, 7-9:30pm Mon. In support of the 2018 St. Jude Springfi eld to Peoria Run. $5. 414-6708. Hand of Fate Brewing Company, 107 E. Douglas St., Petersburg, 691-1098.

UIS Commencement Ceremonies May 12, 12:30pm and 5:30pm Sat. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 12:30pm. College of Business and Management, College of Education and Human Services and College of Public Affairs and Administration at 5:30pm. Free. Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Veterans Stand Down 2018 May 11, 10am-2pm Fri. Featuring lunch, personal hygiene items, free haircuts and access to numerous local resources such as housing, health care, VA benefi ts and legal aid. Open to all military veterans and their family members. Must bring proof of veteran status. 493-6386. The Salvation Army Corps, 1600 E.

Clear Lake Ave., 525-2196. Volunteer Round-Up Event May 12, 19, 10am Sat, 1pm Sat. Light refreshments will be served. christiancountyhistorical.com. Christian County Historical Museum, Near IL Routes 29 and 48 on Morrison Dr., Taylorville, 824-6922.

History Binding Our State Together May 20, 2-3pm Sun. Presentation by historical geographer Norman Moline titled “Binding Our State Together: Canals, Railroads, Postal Services and Roads.” Free. 782-0979. 381-5115. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Chinese Culture in Springfield May 16, 12-1pm Wed. A “Brown Bag Program” presented by Dr. Hong Qian, Illinois State Museum. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

US Grant: American Hero, American Myth May 10, 12pm Thu. Illinois History Forum session moderated by historian Caroline E. Janney. Free. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Auditions Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe Auditions May 19, 9am-12pm Sat. Hosted by Active Creative Teen Theater. Auditions for children ages 13-19. Callbacks at 1:30pm. signupgenius.com. Springfield Theatre Centre, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Springfield Ballet Company Auditions May 20, 10am Sun. Auditions for Trainee positions open to all area intermediate dancers at least 10 years old. Dancers must be advanced and at least 13 years old to audition for the Company. $20 audition fee. springfieldballetco.org. 544-1967. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Health NAMI Springfield May 16, 7pm Wed. Meetings first Saturday (1pm) and third Wednesday (7pm) of the month. For families, caregivers, friends and those with mental illness. Questions, 522-3571. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Faith & Philosophy

Mother’s Day Remembrance Tribute Service May 12, 10-11am Sat. Ceremony led by Judy Woerner honors all mothers and the important roles they have played in our lives. Free. roselawninfo.com. Roselawn Memorial Park, 1735 S. Camp Butler Road, 525-1661.

The Divine Feminine May 13, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

The Spirituality of Gardens May 20, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Why I Became A Baha’i May 11, 7-8:30pm Fri. Discussion. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness 8K Trail Run and Children’s Fun Run May 19, 7-10am Sat. 4.97-mile rolling, sometimes flat loop starting and ending in Lincoln Memorial Garden, plus a children’s fun run at 9am. $30 for the 8K; $6 for the kids’ fun run. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. 502-3992. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

FatAss 5K May 12, 11am-3pm Sat. 5K race includes food, beer and entertainment along race route. Saturday street party featuring hog roast and live band to follow race. Registration. fatass5k.com. Downtown Springfield.

Glow Run/Walk 5k May 11, 7-9:30pm Fri. Hosted by the Ronald McDonald House Teen Council. $30 for adults 18 and up; $20 for students 12-18; free to kids 12 and under. rmhc-centralillinois.org. 528-3314. Hope Pavilion — Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 788-2310.

NSRA Safety Appreciation Day May 20, 9am-8pm Sun. Games and free safety inspections from 9am-2pm. Cruise-in from 4-8pm. jacksonvilleil.org. 243- 5678. Hardee’s, 840 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville, 245-4932.