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.

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.

Prairie River Dog Shows May 18-20, 8:30am-4pm Fri- Sun. Three days of dog show competitions. Breed-specific competition in the morning and group judging in the afternoon. Sponsored by Illinois Capitol Kennel Club and Quincy Kennel Club. Free. 725-3647. Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

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, clantents, 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-10pm 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 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 micsession prior to the reading. Free. vachellindsay.com. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524-0901.

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 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.

Springfield Comic Book Convention May 20, 10am-4pm Sun. Large variety of comic books (new and old) plus toys and collectibles. Free. epguides.com/comics. 309- 657-1599. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529-6626.

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.

Belly Laffs Comedy Showcase May 18, 8pm Fri. Monthly comedy showcase hosted by Al Nimpson. Featuring Ted Denson, Larry Smith, Ricky Rocksteady, Hayden Hamilton and Buddah Eskew. $5. Smurf’s Guitars and Cadillacs, 2724 N. Peoria Road, 891-0021.

Chicago May 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.

John McClellan with Josh Freeman May 18-19, 8-9:45pm Fri-Sat. Featuring John McClellan, a grand prizewinner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition and a finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Revenge: Treasure Island May 19-20, 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

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.

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.

Music at the Market May 19, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544-1723.

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.

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.

Art & Architecture Art Exhibition May 17-20, 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 Cafe, 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 members, $25 non. springfieldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Cosmos Exhibit May 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.

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 17-23, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. 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.

Sacred and Liturgical Visual Arts Exhibition May 17-19, 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. Free. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Stillness Exhibition May 17-23, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition celebrates the genre of still life as a reflection 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 17-23, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. 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, dusk, Fri. 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.

Nature Bird Hike May 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.

Red-tailed Hawks May 17, 6-7:30pm Thu. Illinois Raptor Center presents the red-tailed hawk at the Springfield Audubon Society’s ‘Third Thursday’ program. $5. springfieldaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

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

Adult Children of Alcoholics May 22, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Celebrate Recovery May 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.

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.

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.

Supervisor Development Training May 23, 9am-4pm Wed. Seminar addresses how to effectively deal with employees, address misconduct, and handle harassment complaints. $299 members, $349 non. ilchamber.org. Illinois Chamber of Commerce, 215 E. Adams St., 522-5512.

Bulletin Board

APL Pet Adoptions May 19. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions May 20. Cats available 12- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

LLCC Commencement May 18, 7:30pm Fri. llcc.edu. Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

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.

Volunteer Round-Up Event May 19, 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.

Food Illinois Products Farmers Market May 17, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, live entertainment and more in a street party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. agr.state. il.us/nightmarket. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

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.

Military Vehicle Show May 19, 10am-4pm Sat. See modern day and historical military vehicles on display and hear stories of the vehicles told by historians. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

The McClernands in Springfield May 17, 7pm Thu. Presentation by McClernand (Mac) Crawford. Combined meeting of the Sons of Union Veterans, Department of Illinois, General John A. McClernand Camp #4 and the Springfield Civil War Round Table. Dinner at 6pm; program at 7pm. Free. 546-8065. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave., 787-8706.

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.

Faith & Philosophy

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.

The Unmasking May 20, 4pm Sun. Performance by the Praises dance ministry of Second Timothy Baptist Church. Reception to follow. Free. Second Timothy Baptist Church, 1122 E. Pine St., 522- 2616.

Why I Became A Baha’i May 18, 7-8:30pm Fri. Discussion. Free. 546-9171. Springfi eld 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 fl at 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.

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.

Paddle Demo Day May 19, 10am-3pm Sat. Try the latest in kayaks, Hobies and stand-up paddle boards. Hosted by SCHEELS. Free. 726-6330. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546-8881.

Puppies + Yoga May 20, 10-11am Sun. Enjoy yoga with 11 7-week-old livestock guardian dog puppies. All skill levels welcome. $35. willowcityfarm.com. 899-4562. Indian Creek Farmstead and Pumpkin Patch, 19468 Curtis Black Top, Petersburg, 717-4401.

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