Holiday Happenings: Flags at Camp Butler May 26, 8-9:30am Sat. Help area scouts and veterans place flags on the graves of veterans, rain or shine. Take-down is May 29 at 8am. thor62561@yahoo.com. Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Road, 492-4070.

Blessing of the Boats May 26, 12pm Sat. Assembly at noon. Blessing at 1pm. Springfield Elks Lodge #158, 409 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-0158.

Memorial Weekend Celebration May 26, Sat. TRN Club, 25 Lakewood Dr., Chatham, 483-9994.

Memorial Day Ceremonies May 28, 5pm Mon. DAV Club, 25 Club Area, 529-9725.

Theater & Comedy

1776 May 24-26, 8pm Thu-Sat. 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.

Music: General Events Artist on the Plaza Concert Series May 30, 12-1pm Wed. Wednesdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. An outdoor, summertime entertainment series featuring local performers. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Dual Piano May 25-27, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A night of fantastic comedy and music as Mark and Damien dazzle on two Steinway Grand Pianos. $18, $20. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Music at the Market May 26, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544-1723.

Dance Dance for Hope May 25, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. All styles of dance every fourth 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 24-27, 30, 10am-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: Abstract Paint Pours May 25, 7-9:30pm Fri. Use acrylic and pouring mediums to create an abstract painting on canvas. $15 SAA members; $25 non. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631.

Cosmos Exhibit May 25-26, 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.

Gertrude Abercrombie: Portrait of the Artist May 24-30, 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. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Sacred and Liturgical Visual Arts Exhibition May 24-26, 9am-5pm Thu- 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 24-30, 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 24-30, 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.

Children’s Corner Summer Passport Series May 28-30, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Wed. Series of five search activities enables families to take a closer look at the exhibits that they love. $5 adults 19- 64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Lectures & Meetings Adult Children of Alcoholics May 29, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Celebrate Recovery May 25, 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.

Retired State Employees Association May 30, 1:30pm Wed. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of each month. Speaker is Raymond Poe, Director of Agriculture. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

Sex Addicts Anonymous May 26, 28, 30, 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.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoptions May 26. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions May 27. Cats available 12-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. aplshelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698- 3091.

Glo-Bingo May 25, 7-10pm Fri. Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622- 0099.

Tales of our Fathers May 27, 5:30-7pm Sun. 904- 314-0169. Jacksonville VFW, 903 E. Morton Ave., Jacksonville.

Food

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 24, 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.

Pressure Canner Testing May 24, 8am-4pm Thu. Sign-up to have your pressure canner gauge(s) tested to ensure safety during the home canning process. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Dr., 782-4617.

Politics Sangamon DSA Social May 26, 6-8pm Sat. Social event and political discussion. Free. sangamondsa.org. 815-570- 9348. Boones Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St., 679-3752.

Faith & Philosophy Seeking Balance May 27, 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 25, 7-8:30pm Fri. Discussion. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness

Bike and Hike Days May 27, 8am-4pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

(Modified) Bike and Hike Days May 28-30, 4-6pm Mon-Wed. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic around a modified loop. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Springfield Mile Race 1 May 27, Sun. Motorcycles race a 1-mile oval track. Advance: $35 adult, $20 child. Week of: $45 adult, $30 child. springfieldmile.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

TT Motorcycle Races May 26, 7am Sat. World’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series. springfieldmile.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.