Fairs & Festivals Antiques Show and Sale Jun 1-3, 10am-5pm Fri-Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun. Featuring more than 50 dealers from across the US. Hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities and Associated Antique Dealers of America. $6 per person. aadainc.com. 386-822-0557. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.
First Sunday Midwest Bazaar Jun 3, 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.
Heritage Days Summerfest Jun 1-3, Fri-Sun. Annual festival hosted by Little Flower Parish. Three days of live music, kids’ area, bags tournament, chicken-wing cook-off, mega-raffle and more. little-flower.org. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Dr., 529-4511.
Legacy of Giving Music Festival Jun 1-2, 5pm Fri, 12pm Sat. Featuring 60 bands across five stages, plus a vendor fair, kids area and more. Proceeds to charity. $5. logmusicfest.org. Downtown Springfield.
Moonlight Market Jun 6, 6-9pm Wed. Event features central Illinois artists and artisans on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Free. 522-3123. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 670- 0627.
Rees International Carillon Festival Jun 3-6, 12am-8:30pm Sun-Wed. Annual festival features nightly carillon concerts by renown carillonists. Fireworks on Friday at dusk. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.
Books & Authors
Ron Chernow Book Discussion Jun 5, 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
Becoming Dr. Ruth Jun 1-3, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Play about the beloved therapist starring Felicia Coulter. Directed by Joe-Michael Jackson and John Paris. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Drummer Girl: A Civil War Journey Jun 1-3, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. An original Civil War play by John Woodruff. $10. Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 491-3977.
Little Shop of Horrors Jun 1-3, 6, 8:30pm Sat-Sun, 8:30pm Wed. Directed by Laurie Barnes and sponsored by Springfield Clinic. themuni. org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.
Rodney Carrington Jun 2, 8-10pm Sat. Multitalented comedian, actor and writer who has recorded eight major label comedy albums and has a current Netflix special titled Here Comes the Truth. Mature audiences only. $39-$199. uis.edu. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206- 6160.
Music: General Events
5J Barrow Jun 1, 5:45-9pm Fri. Part of the Oakleaf Crypto Tech Concert Series. BYO picnics, blankets and lawn chairs. Food and beer vendors on site. Free. Central Park, 32 N. Central Park, Jacksonville, 245-6884.
Artist on the Plaza Jun 6, 12-1pm Wed. Familyfriendly outdoor performance series featuring local talent. Hosted by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.
Music at the Market Jun 2, 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 Jun 1, 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
AFRICA! Opening Reception Jun 1, 5-7:30pm Fri. Exhibition features a wide array of authentic African art that tells a story about the extreme diversity, cultural traditions and influences throughout the continent. On display through Jul 28. Free. decaturarts.org. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.
Art Exhibition May 31, Jun 1-3, 6, 10-3pm Thu-Sun, 10-3pm Wed. 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.
Flower in the Crannied Wall Jun 4, 7pm Mon. Presentation by Dr. John Arthos titled ‘Flower in the Crannied Wall: Susan Lawrence Dana and Her Artwork.’ Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Gertrude Abercrombie: Portrait of the Artist May 31-Jun 6. 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 31-Jun 3. 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 31-Jun 3. 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.
Film & Television
Christ in the Culture Jun 3, 6:30-9pm Sun. Featured topic is the 2002 M. Night Shyamalan movie titled Signs. Please view movie prior to attending event. Free. trinity-lutheran.com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
Children’s Corner
Annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Clinic Jun 3, 9am-12pm Sun. For ages 7-12. Hosted by the Springfield Police Department and Springfield Park District. Free. 741-0988. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.
Kids Triathlon Jun 2, 9am Sat. For children ages 5-14. 50-300- yard swim followed by a 1-3.5-mile bike ride and a .25-1.25 mile run. In support of the YMCA Strong Kids Scholarship Fund. Registration. springfieldymca.org. Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.
Summer Film Fest: Swamps Jun 5-6, 10am and 2pm Tue- Wed. 30-minute films every Tue and Wed in June and July for ages 3-8. Part of the Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest. $5 adults 19-64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.
Summer Passport Series May 31-Jun 6, 4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. 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.
Traveling the Land of Lincoln Super Saturday Jun 2, 11am-3pm Sat. Families journey through Illinois with the help of an interactive adventure guide, make their very own Route 66 attraction, and much more.
Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.
Nature Hydrangea Event Jun 2, 10-11am Sat. Learn how to identify your hydrangea, secrets to achieving gorgeous hydrangea blooms, crucial hydrangea maintenance information and more. Free. greenview.com. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, 787-4700.
Environment
Beaver Dam State Park Hike Jun 2, 10am-12pm Sat. Enjoy a two-mile hike on the Marsh and Upland Forest trails. Sponsored by the Sierra Club. RSVP required. Free. 899- 9996. Beaver Dam State Park, 14548 Beaver Dam Lane, Carlinville, 854-8020.
Sierra Club Social Jun 4, 6:30-8pm Mon. Connect with Sierra Club members, learn about upcoming events, and find out how you can get involved. RSVP. elizabeth. [email protected]. 208- 818-4626. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 522-4313.
Lectures & Meetings
Adult Children of Alcoholics Jun 5, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.
Celebrate Recovery Jun 1, 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 Jun 4, 6-7pm Mon. Meets every other Monday. Free. burstingbubbles.org. 335- 2961. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.
Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters Jun 6, 10-11:30am Wed. Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Free. alzheimers-illinois.org. 726-5184. Williamsville Public Library and Museum, 217 N. Elm St., Williamsville, 566-3520.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Jun 4, 9am Mon. Presentation titled “Plant a Pollinator Pocket Garden” by Jennifer Fishburn. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.
Bulletin Board APL’s Pet Adoption Jun 2. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 793-7387.
APL’s Pet Adoption Jun 3, Sun. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.
Bicentennial Rose Celebration Jun 1, 5-6pm Fri. Release of DFV’s official bicentennial rose plus a flag-raising ceremony on the front patio. First Friday concert to follow. danenbergerfamilyvineyards.com. Danenberger Family Vineyards, 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin, 488-6321.
Boat Checks Jun 2, 9am-4pm Sat. Hosted by Land of Lincoln Power Squadron. Free. Lake Springfield Lindsay Bridge.
Volunteer Orientation Jun 6, 5:30-7pm Wed. Interested individuals learn how they can get involved at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Lincoln Home Conference Center, 406 S. 8th St., 492- 4241.
Food Farmers Market Jun 2, 8:30am-12:30pm Sat. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454.
Illinois Products Farmers Market May 31, 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
Abe and Mary: Quite Contrary Walking Tour Jun 5, 10-11am Tue. A 1.5 mile, 60-minute walking tour of beautiful, historic downtown Springfield. Registraiton. Free. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.
Archaeology Below and Above Jun 6, 7-8:30pm Wed. Presentation by archaeologist Robert Mazrim on recent archaeological and architectural studies at late 18th century sites in the town of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.
At Home in the Heartland Jun 1, 2-2:30pm Fri. Journey through 200 years of Illinois history on this curator-led gallery walk through “At Home in the Heartland.” Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.
History of the State Flag Jun 6, 2-3pm Wed. Presentation by David Joens on the history of the Illinois state flag. Registration. Free. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.
Faith & Philosophy Growing Our Faith Jun 3, 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 Jun 1, 7-8:30pm Fri. Discussion. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.
Sports & Fitness
(Modified) Bike and Hike Days Jun 4-6, 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.
3D Archery Shoot Jun 2-3, 8am-1pm Sat-Sun. Hosted by Scheels and Panther Creek Bowhunters. $12 adults, $8 ages 13-17, free to ages 12 and under. 726-6330. Panther Creek Bowhunters Club, 1 W. Gilreath Road, Chatham, 622-6945.
Bike and Hike Days Jun 3, 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.
Happy Camper Trail Race Jun 2, 7:30-10am Sat. New event features a 2.5-mile race, 5-mile race and kids’ fun run. 2.5-mile race: $25. 5-mile race: $40. lscacamp.org. 529- 2625. Lewis Memorial Acres, 399 S. Koke Mill Road.
Puppies + Yoga Jun 3, 10-11am Sun. Practice yoga with 11 livestock guardian dog puppies. Open to all levels of experience. $35 includes yoga and cocktail. Willow City Farm, 8150 Bomke Road, Pleasant Plains, 899-4562.
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