Music
Silas Tag Tockey Thu-Sun, 2pm daily. Live Facebook jam.
After School Special Live in Lockdown Friday, March 27, 6pm. Live Facebook jam.
Tom Irwin Friday, March 27, 8pm. Live Facebook jam.
Avery Kern Lockdown Live! Friday, March 27, 7pm. Live Facebook jam.
Art & Architecture
Images of Lincoln Memorial Garden photography contest Through Aug. 28. Images of Lincoln Memorial Garden. Open to all Springfield area residents. Submissions are due by Aug. 28. Contest categories include living creatures, wildflowers, landscapes and photos of people celebrating life at Lincoln Memorial. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.
Virtual Peoria Riverfront Museum Through Dec. 31. Museum curators and educators are creating a virtual library of content that includes a series of videos such as gallery tours, DIY projects and projects for children. riverfrontmuseum.org. Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, 222 SW Washington Street, 309-686-7000.
Virtual quilt exhibit Through April 9. Is quilting an oldfashioned pastime borne out of necessity and practicality or are quilts used to paint a picture, tell a story or serve as an artistic outlet through the use of fabric and thread? Check out the museum’s virtual quilt display and decide for yourself. illinoisstatemuseum. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Auditions
Theater in the Park virtual auditions Through April 4. All interested actors are invited to submit an audition video or set up a real-time audition with the director to show them your talent. theatreinthepark.net. 217-632-5440.
Children’s Corner
Online home fun Mondays-Fridays, 1pm. Learn how to make surprise bubbles or create thank you cards. New projects and experiments are posted online every weekday. cmofil.org. Children’s Museum of Illinois, Decatur, 55 South Country Club Road, 423-KIDS.
Online mini science fair Through March 26. All this time at home is a good opportunity to flex your big brain and to stay active and creative. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435.
Youth garden art contest Through April 17. Need an activity to keep youngsters busy? The memorial garden is hosting an art contest for youth ages 3 to 15 with prizes awarded as well as an award for the most creative and the artwork that most represents the garden. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.
Nature, Science & Environment
Take a hike You don’t have to stay in the house to practice social distancing. Get outside, go for a hike and enjoy our local nature. A friendly reminder from the Friends of Sangamon County. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. illinoisaudubon.org.
Food & Drink
Live cooking classes Wednesdays, 2pm. Live cooking classes every Wednesday. Although geared towards kids and families, the classes are open to anyone interested in learning some kitchen basics. Check out their Facebook page for more information. Copper Pot Cooking Studio. 217-220-3870. Free.
Faith & Philosophy
Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation services View pre-recorded Sunday services online on the congregation’s Facebook page. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.
Calvary Church services Sun., March 29, 9, 10:30am. Join their online church services at calvaryspringfield.org. 217-546-9700.
Cathedral Church of St. Paul services Sun., March 29, 10:30am. View Sunday services on the church’s Facebook page. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 815 S. Second St., 217-544-5135.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Mass Mass will be livestreamed on the Cathedral’s Facebook page at 7:00 a.m. each morning and will then be available for replay. spicathedral.org. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth St., 217-522-3342.
Family worship online The West Side Kids Ministry team has created several digital resources that will allow your family to take part in weekly kid’s programming in a fun and easy way. These resources are designed to start healthy conversations. For 3-year-olds through 5th grade. wschurch.org/familyworship. West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane, 793-2800.
Online evening prayer Wednesdays, Sundays, 6pm. Cor Unum is a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield that encourages and supports young adult women who want to deepen their spiritual lives, be of service and make change for a better world. Join their Facebook page for online evening prayer services. Cor Unum House, Enos Park, 217-679-6644.
Trinity Lutheran Church services Subscribe to Trinity’s YouTube channel for weekly services and other video resources. @TrinitySpfldIL. Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 S. Second St., 217-522-8151.
West Side Christian Church services Sundays, 8:45, 10:10, 11:30am. Worship services online at trychurchonline.com. West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane, 793-2800.
Sports & Fitness
On-demand workouts No gym? No problem. FitClub has programmed workouts that you can do from home. Get the FitClub app for fitness classes and on-demand workouts. fitclub.net. 217-787-1111.
Online workouts Get a $15 membership for the month for online workouts that you can do at home. pwfchatham.com. Powerworks Fitness, Chatham, 347 Williams Lane, 217-697-8727.
YMCA virtual exercise classes Keep fit while you keep your distance. springfieldymca.org. Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 West Iles Ave., 217-679-1625.
