Live Music
Avery Kern Lockdown Live Live Facebook jam. Friday, Apr 3, 7pm.
Tom Irwin and Theresa O'Hare Live from the Living Room Friday, Apr 3, 8pm Sunday, Apr 5, 7:30pm Tuesday, Apr 7, 8pm
Books & Authors
Need a Lincoln Library eCard? eCards are free to city residents and $90 for non-residents and can be used to access the library’s electronic resources on a variety of topics. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.
Dance
Virtual Dance Studio Mondays-Fridays, 9am. Virtual dance classes for everyone taught by a real teacher in real time. Classes are recorded for viewing later, if you can not make your class. Cost varies. Springfield Dance, 5531 International Parkway, 217-483-3623.
Art & Architecture
Capital City Visitor cover art entries View the submitted entries for this year’s Capital City Visitor cover art contest online at illinoistimes.com. illinois Times, 1240 S. 6th Street, 217-753-2226.
Decatur Arts Podcast Listen to the Spring 2020 issue of the Decatur Area Arts Council’s ArtsBeat newsletter. The issue includes information on the upcoming Virtual Corks and Forks and the Arts in Central Park. decaturarts.org. Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur, 125 N. Water St., 217-423-3189.
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.
Auditions
Theater in the Park virtual auditions Through April 4. 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
Free kid’s training camp An
online, in-home martial arts training camp for kids ages 3+ to keep
them healthy and active while having fun. John Geyston’s Martial Art
Academy, 1929 W. Iles Ave., 217-546-6762.
Youth garden art contest Through
April 17. Art contest for youth ages 3 to 15 with prizes awarded for
the most creative work and for artwork that best represents the garden.
lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore
Dr., 217-529-1111.
Nature, Science & Environment
IEC Lunch and Learn Series Through
April 10, 12-1pm. The Illinois Environmental Council and affiliates,
elected leaders and other experts offer daily educational sessions about
the environment, food systems, infrastructure and good governance.
ilenviro.org. 217-544-5954.
STEM activity ideas NASA
has shared free and fun STEM activities for kids, adults and families.
chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, Chatham, 600 E. Spruce,
217-483-2713.
Food & Drink
Live cooking classes Wednesdays,
2pm. Live cooking classes every Wednesday. Check out their Facebook
page for more information. Copper Pot Cooking Studio. 217-220-3870.
Free.
History
Ancestry.com Library Edition Through
April 30. Ancestry.com Library Edition is temporarily available through
the end of April. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library,
Chatham, 600 E. Spruce, 217-483-2713.
Faith & Philosophy
Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation View
pre-recorded Sunday services online on the Facebook page. Abraham
Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road,
217-585-9550.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Mass
will be livestreamed on the Facebook page at 7am daily and afterwards
be available for replay. spicathedral.org. Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception, 815 S. Sixth St., 217-522-3342.
St. Aloysius Celebrate the Eucharist. Livestreamed at 8am. St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2000 E. Sangamon Ave., 217-544-4554.
Family worship online Digital
resources that allow the family to take part in weekly kid’s
programming. . For ages 3 through 5th grade. wschurch.org. West Side
Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane, 793-2800.
Online Bible Study - Drive through History, The Gospels Tuesdays,
6pm. Dave Stotts travels to over 50 ancient sites in Israel to deliver
the Gospels in a fresh and compelling way. BYO Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.,
217-971-6087.
Online evening prayer Wednesdays,
Sundays, 6pm. Cor Unum is a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of
Springfield that encourages and supports young adult women. Join their
Facebook page for online evening prayer services. Cor Unum House, Enos
Park, 217-679-6644.
Parkway Christian Church Sundays, 10:30am. Worship services will be online on Facebook through May 10. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd.
South Side Christ Church Sundays,
10am. Livestream and on Facebook. southsidechristian.com. South Side
Christian Church, 2600 S. MacArthur, 217-525-0304.
Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly services on the YouTube channel. @TrinitySpfldIL. Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 S. Second St., 217-522-8151.
West Side Christian Church Sundays,
8:45, 10:10, 11:30am. Online worship services. trychurchonline.com.
West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane, 793-2800.
Sports & Fitness
On-demand workouts No gym? No problem. 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. 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.