Holiday Happenings
Father’s Day Celebration Jun 14, 11:30am-1pm Fri. All men will receive a free gift and chance to win additional door prizes. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
Father’s Day Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Jun 16, 7am-1pm Sun. All you can eat. Adults $7, children 6-12 $5. Age 5 and under are free. 217-953-4757. Springfield Masonic Center, 1020 Rickard Road, 217-793- 7728.
History Happy Hour: Father’s Day Jun 14, 7pm Fri. Scotch, bourbon and cigar tasting. Led by Ted Henry, Nathan Steele and Greg Kane. Sarah Adams will talk about the history of the products. $30-$35. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Fairs & Festivals
Juneteenth Celebration Jun 15, 10am-8pm Sat. Car and bike show, food, live music, bounce house, gaming truck, craft vendors and community resources table. Free admission. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 544-1751.
Virden Car Show/Fred Britenstine Memorial Car Show Jun 15, 8am-12pm Sat. Registration $20 for first standard class. $10 for additional standard classes or for 2019 Specialty Class “Public Service Vehicles.”
Vendors, drawings, food. Virden square, Virden.
Books & Authors
Springfield’s Celebrated Horseshoe Sandwich Jun 15, 1pm Sat. Lecture and book signing by authors Carolyn Harmon and Tony Leone. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
Spoken Word
Poetry Open Mic Jun 19, 6-8pm Wed. Sign up to read some poetry, prose, non-fiction or just relax and listen. Free. springfieldpoetsandwriters.com. 217-725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.
Theater & Comedy
The Sizzlin’ Springfield Summer Show Jun 14, 8pm Fri. Armed only with their wits and your suggestions, Capital City Improv will perform a show never seen before. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.
Music: General Events
Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series Jun 13, 6-8:30pm Thu. Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Ensemble. Free. downtownspringfield.org 217-544-1723. Y Block, Fourth and Jackson streets, 217-789-2000.
Black Queen Jun 14, 7-9pm Fri. Free outdoor concert. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.
Blue Suede Crew Jun 15, 7pm Sat. Rock and roll and gospel revue with Scott Wattles. $20, $18 students and seniors. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.
Cari Ray and The Shaky Legs Jun 13, 7-9pm Thu. Awardwinning songwriter, Cari Ray and percussionist and collaborator, Dionne Ward. $8-$10. 217-782- 6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Decatur Municipal Band Jun 19, 6-9pm Wed. The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur, 217-619-8025.
Easton Corbin Jun 14, 7pm Fri. With Drew Baldridge and Lick Creek. Admission. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 W. Birch St., New Berlin, 488-2685.
Let the Passion Sing Jun 19, 7-8:30pm Wed. Featuring countertenor Yichen Li. Free. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 E. Capitol Ave., 217-522-3965.
Lionel Richie Jun 14, 7pm Fri. $67-$157. theboscenter.com. Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement Jun 19, 7pm Wed. Chris Vallillo, is joined by Springfield’s Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Choir. $8 members, $10 non. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.
Parrots in the Park with The Boat Drunks - A Jimmy Buffett tribute Jun 15, 6pm Sat. Sherman Village Park, 1200 Rail Fence Rd., Sherman, 217-496-2621.
Springfield Municipal Band Jun 15, 12:30pm Sat. Enjoy the band at the Juneteenth Celebration. Free. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 544-1751.
The Outlaws and Renegades Tour Jun 15, 6:30pm Sat. Featuring Travis Tritt, The Charlie Daniels Band and The Cadillac Three. Admission.sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 W. Birch St., New Berlin, 488-2685.
Dance
Dance for Hope Jun 14, 12-12am Fri. Ballroom dance night 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, 217- 522-9106.
Art & Architecture
Adult Summer Craft Class Jun 15, 2pm Sat. Adults are invited to participate in fun craft classes on Saturday afternoons. Registration is required. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
Canvas and Cocktails - Henna Jun 14, 7-9:30pm Fri. Each class will be themed around a project that can be finished that night. Attend one class or the whole session. Bring your own wine and cheese. $20 members, $30 non. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Portrait Painters Club Jun 17, 6:30-9:30pm Mon. Practice portrait painting or work on other projects. Must willing to sit as a model occasionally (clothed). All skill levels. $5 donation. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 623 E. Adams St., 801-810-9278.
Praxis Featuring two of Springfield’s well known artists, Thom Whalen and Kevin Veara. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.
What Art Feels Like Experience original works of art through touch and sound. Wall text and labels will include largeprint versions and Braille, and GPS-activated audio tours will be provided. Curated by Rosemary Buffington. Free. edcentervi. org. 217-523-2631. Downtown Springfield, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-544-1723.
Film & Television
6th Annual Jewish Film Festival Jun 13, 7pm Thu. The Invisibles. $7, $5 for students with ID. 787-7223. shalomspringfield.org. AMC Parkway Pointe 8, 3025 Lindbergh Blvd., 888-262-4386.
Bohemian Rhapsody Jun 14, 8-10:30pm Fri. Part of the Movies in the Park series presented by Scott State Bank. devonamphitheater.com. The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur, 217-619-8025.
Movies in the Park - A Wrinkle in Time Jun 14, 8pm Fri. Bring a lawn chair, sleeping bag or blankets to sit on. Movie begins at sunset, around 8pm. springfieldparks.org. Free. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 544-1751.
Children’s Corner
Camp GOTR Jun 17, 8:15am-12:15pm Mon. Interactive games, physical activity, art, crafts and storytelling. Incoming 3rd-5th grade girls. $135. gotrcentralillinois.org. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
Free children’s basketball camp Jun 17-19, 9:30-11:30am Monwed. Hosted by the Eastview Baptist Church and directed by Sports Ministry of North Texas. Free. eastviewbaptist. church 217-522-6631. Wilcox Elementary School Gym, 2000 Hastings, 217-525-3281.
Summer Passport Series Jun 13-19, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. A series of 5 search activities will enable families to take a closer look at the exhibits that they love. $5 adults ages 19-64, free for members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Superheroes Boot Camp Day Jun 15, 10am-1pm Sat. Climbing and racing activities, map reading, a bounce house obstacle course. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero costume. Admission. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-544-8844.
Nature
Butterflies and Bugs in the Dana-Thomas House Gardens Jun 15, 1-3pm Sat. Learn about the butterfly motif in the house, investigate butterfly and bug habitats or play a butterfly game. Volunteers will also be on hand to share information. Free. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 217-782-6776.
Secret Gardens of Menard County Jun 15, 9am-3pm Sat. Selfguided tour of 14 hidden gardens in Menard County. $10.00 tickets available at the Crazy Daisy Gift Shop and Edgar Lee Masters Home. Rain or shine. 217-632-2307. Menard County, Petersburg.
Environment
Sunset Tours at Nipper Jun 16, 7-8:30pm Sun. Experience the sanctuary at sunset. It’s a great way to enjoy the special features of central Illinois and land conservation efforts of The Friends of the Sangamon Valley. Free. 217-525- 1410. Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary, 9560 Withers Road, Loami.
Lectures & Meetings
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Dysfunctional Families Jun 18, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 217-544-9049.
Navy Club Sangamon Ship 32 Auxiliary Jun 13, 7-9pm Thu. Discussion of the auxiliary’s future plans and ways to help the community. Open to those with past or present family members in the water-borne forces. Navy Club Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Ave., 217- 585-9132.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Jun 17, 6-7pm Mon, 6-7pm Thu. A 12-step meeting for those seeking freedom from addictive or compulsive sexual behavior. Confidentiality assured. Email [email protected] or phone for meeting location. 217- 306-7335. TBD.
Springfield Area Landlord Association Jun 13, 7-8pm Thu. City of Springfield public works program coordinator Adena Rivas will discuss the new yard waste recycling program. 626-1710. 217-626-1710. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 217-391-JOKE.
Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Jun 14, 7am Fri. Meets every Friday. Visitors are welcome. 217-546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.
Bulletin Board
10th Anniversary PURRom Jun 15, 6-9pm Sat. Celebrate 10 years of rescue and adoptions by Forever Home Feline Ranch. Music by DJ Black Cats. $10 in advance and $20 at the door. felineranch.org. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 217-787- 2360.
APL Pet Adoptions Jun 15, 11am-3pm Sat. All animals will be have been spayed or neutered, microchipped and received all vaccinations prior to adoption. apl-shelter.org. Derek Hensley State Farm, 1200 W. Jefferson St., Fine Craft Fair Jun 13, 9am-5pm Thu. Dozens of local and regional artisans showcasing their finest jewelry, sculpture, glass art, painting, wood crafts, handbags and apparel. The Gables, 2800 Plaza Dr., 793-3344.
Improving your activities of daily living Jun 13, 12:15-1pm Thu. Presented by Dr. Jason Goldstein and Dr. Bryan Taylor. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
Moonlight Market Jun 19, 6-9pm Wed. Highlighting local artists, artisans, crafters and vendors from around the Springfield and central Illinois area. All vendors fees are donated to a selected charities. 217-522-3123. Obed and Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 217-670-0627.
PFLAG monthly meeting Jun 17, 7-8:30pm Mon. Meets on the third Monday of every month, offering support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families and friends. Free. aluuc.org. 217-801-2698. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.
Seizures and epilepsy: quality care takes teamwork Jun 13, 6:30-8pm Thu. Panel discussion on the diagnosis, treatment and outlook for individuals with epilepsy as well as some of its causes. The most common types of seizures will be discussed. Free. 260-580-6817. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, 217-544-8800.
You can’t take it with you Jun 19, 12:20-1pm Wed. Learn how liberating it is to sort through your valuable possessions and decide whether to gift, donate, toss or keep them, whether you’re staying put or moving on to life’s next chapter. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
Food
Chicken Fry Jun 15, 4-8pm Sat. Rain or shine. Music by After Sunset. $10. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 217-622-0099.
History
A Private, a Daughter and a Colonel Jun 13, 5:15-7:30pm Thu. Stop at the gravesites of John Riley Tanner, Nellie Grant Jones and Samuel Shoup, each with a different connection with the Union Army. Music and presentations. Free. 217-965-5443. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 217-789-2340.
At Home in the Heartland Walk and Talk Jun 14, 2-2:30pm Fri. Curator-led walk through 200 years of Illinois history. Museum admission. 217- 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Back Over There - Elkhart’s Sacrifice in WWI Jun 14, 5pm Fri. Elkhart Historical Society dinner with a presentation by WWI historian Paul Osman. $40. Reservations. 217-947- 2238. Open to the public. Horsefeather’s Wild Hare CafÈ, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 947-2100.
Early American Cricket and Open House Jun 15, 11am-3pm Sat. Join in short, informal 19th century-style cricket games with American cricket player and historian Tom Melville. No experience needed. Also self-guided house tours. Free. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Elijah Iles House Summer Porch Chats Jun 19, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. Growing Up in Springfield with speaker Nanchen Scully. Free. 217-481-4397. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 217-492-5929.
Objects of the Lincoln Era Jun 18, 2-2:30pm Tue. Handle Lincoln-era objects as you learn about how they were used and what they meant to the people of Lincoln’s time. Appropriate for all ages. Museum admission. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Peggy Guggenheim During World War II Jun 19, 12-1pm Wed. The Jewish-American art collector collected many modern artworks that are now considered foundational to the midnineteenth century Avant-Garde art movement. Part of the Brown Bag Lectures. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 217-785-0037.
Tales from the Vault Jun 13, 12pm Thu. One-of-a kind items from WWII will be displayed and a historian will be on hand to fill you in on all the facts. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558- 8844.
Sports & Fitness
AKC Dog Obedience and Rally Trial Jun 15, 9am-5pm Sat. Come watch the dogs and their handlers demonstrate their skills. Only participating dogs are allowed entrance to the building. Free. capitolcanine.com. 217-741- 6024. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-725-8047.
Demolition Derby Jun 16, 4pm Sun. Grandstand entertainment. Admission. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 W. Birch St., New Berlin, 488-2685.
SCHEELS Run Bike Club Jun 13, 5:45-8pm Thu. All levels of riders and runners are welcome. All ages welcome. 17 or under must have a parent present. Free. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-726-6330.
Stovepipe Sprint, Railsplitter Olympic and Illinois Half Distance Triathlons Jun 15, 8am Sat. triharderpromotions.com. 217- 341-1309. Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg.
Truck and Tractor Pulls Jun 13, 6pm Thu. Grandstand entertainment. Admission. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 W. Birch St., New Berlin, 488-2685.
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