Send us your events! Deadline: 5pm Fri.
Submit online at: www.illinoistimes.com. Email: [email protected] Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending events.
Holiday Happenings
Independence Day Celebration July 2-4. Period demonstrations throughout the village. The Declaration of Independence will be read from the carding mill steps each day at 12pm. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg, 15588 History Lane, 217-632-4000.
Rock the Dock Fireworks Sat., July 4, 9:30pm. Lake Springfi eld Marina, 17 Waters Edge Blvd., 483-3625.
Books & Authors
Lincoln Library opening Mon.,
June 29. The library will be reopening with limited services. Visit the
Facebook page or website for more information. lincolnlibrary.info.
Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.
Fundraisers
Virtual Heart and Stroke Walk Sun.,
June 28. A fun and meaningful way to celebrate heart and stroke
survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity.
Contact the American Heart Association for more information.
217-698-3838. heart.org.
Special Music Events
Sunday at Six Recital Series Sun.,
June 28, 6pm. Enjoy this series on their YouTube channel. This week
featuring principal harp Eleanor Kirk. Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 524
E. Capitol Ave., 217-522-2838.
Art & Architecture
“DECATUR: Memories of Our Hometown” Through
July 24. Art, photos, artifacts and Decatur memorabilia tell the rich
and colorful story of the city over the past 60 years. Social distancing
and face coverings are required. decaturarts.org. Free. Anne Lloyd
Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, Decatur, 125 N. Water St., 217-423-3189.
“Jazz in June” Fri.,
June 26, 6-9pm and Sat., June 27, 6-9pm. Featuring member artists’
works, some specifically inspired by jazz. Also including works of
guest artist Neil Shapiro of Chicago. To observe social distancing
requirements, please reserve a Friday or Saturday time slot on the
Facebook event. Free. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 623 E. Adams
St., 801-810-9278.
Auditions
Company dancers and trainees June
27-28, 12pm. Springfield Ballet Company will hold open auditions for
company dancers (age 13+) and trainees (age 10+) for its 2020-2021
season. Preregistration is required before June 26. $20. springfieldballetco.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.,
217-553-3993.
Children’s Corner
Famous Women in Science Fridays,
11am. Learn about amazing female scientists while you build your own
telescope, document the butterfly lifecycle and code a robot. A part of
History Comes Alive. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science
Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435.
Nature, Science & Environment
Virtual Star Party Sat.,
June 27, 8:30-10:30pm. John Martin, UIS associate professor of
astronomy/physics, will give tips for finding Venus, the Big Dipper and
other bright stars and constellations in the evening sky and answer
astronomy questions submitted live via Zoom. For the link, visit go.uis.edu/summerstarparties. 217-206-8342.
Bulletin Board
Bless your ride Sat.,
June 27, 12pm. The annual blessing of the bikes. All bikes and bikers
are welcome. Hall’s Harley Davidson, 2301 N. Dirksen Pkwy.,
217-528-8356.
COVID-19 and Caregiving Thu.,
June 25, 11am-12pm. A program providing information about special
considerations caregivers should be aware of during COVID-19. This is a
live program with time for questions and answers. Attend by phone or
watch online. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 800-272-3900.
Include Auburn - CommUnity Q&A Fri.,
June 26, 7pm. Hosted by Education and Action Together (EAT). Speakers
will cover topics ranging from their experiences, their visions and
their ideas on how you can help to make the world more inclusive. There
will be a Q&A after each speaker. eatspi.com. Union Park, Auburn,
115 E. Madison, 217-707-6751.
Moonlight Market First
Wednesday of every month, 6-9pm. Local artists, artisans, crafters and
vendors. Obed and Isaac’s, 500 S. Sixth St., 217-670-0627.
Real time business mentoring Tuesdays
and Thursdays, 1-4pm. Chat with business mentors, get free resources
and information from popular companies and participate in online peer
support discussions. Register to access this virtual, live mentoring
platform at no cost. decaturscore.org. 217-381-5143.
Springfield Cruise In Lot Night Sat.,
June 27, 7pm. All cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. Show up, practice
social distancing, follow the rules, be respectful to others, make
friends and have fun with other gearheads. Hosted by BSL Performance
Team. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave., 217-787-5100.
Food & Drink
Chicken Fry Sat.,
June 27, 2pm. Turasky’s fried chicken dinners. $10. Serving until 7pm
or until the food is gone. TRN Lake Club, Chatham, 25 N. Lakewood Dr.,
217-483-9994.
Farmers Market Tue., June 30, 4pm. Shop local
vendors and stock up on fresh produce for the week. West of Wise Winery,
Petersburg, 14096 State Highway 97, 217-632-6003.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Thursdays,
4pm. The market will be following all COVID-19 guidelines set forth by
the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Farmer’s Market
Association. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.,
217-524-9129.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Wednesdays
and Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Shop for fresh local produce, baked good and
products, but please note the new social distancing guidelines including
mandatory masks. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets,
217-544-1723.
Rochester Farmers Market Sundays, 12-3pm. Rochester Public Library, Rochester, 1 Community Dr., 217-498-8454.
Show Your Pride Brunch Sun.,
June 28, 10am-2pm. Hot food from Cafe Moxo, a bubbly and bloody bar
from Just the Basics Mobile Bar and beer from Buzz Bomb. Enjoy and show
your Pride. Adams Family Patio, Adams Street between Fourth and Fifth
streets, 217-788-8084.
Health
Building Resilience Wednesdays,
6-7:30pm. Led by HSHS program facilitator Bridget Rolens. Develop
mental resources that increase resilience and the ability to cope with
adversity and push through challenges. Join by phone or Zoom. Call for
more information. 314-369-1391.
Free COVID-19 testing Mondays-Fridays,
9am-3:30pm. The SIU Centers for Family Medicine is expanding access to
COVID-19 testing to everyone. Anyone can be tested, including
individuals who have no symptoms. Sangamon County Department of Public
Health, 2833 South Grand Ave. E., 217-535-3100 or 888-217-3505.
Healthy Steps online Mondays,
Wednesdays, 1-2pm and Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Led by HSHS program facilitator
Bridge Rolens. Therapeutic movement done to music to improve overall
wellness, range of motion, balance, strength, endurance and self-image.
Benefits those living with cancer, medical conditions or anyone looking
for a fun way to enhance well-being. Via Zoom, Springfield,
314-369-1391.
Living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s Sat.,
June 27, 10-11am. A program providing information about younger-onset
Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. alz.org. Free. Register
online or by phone. 800-272-3900.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Tue.,
June 30, 11am-12pm. An educational program providing a general overview
of Alzheimer’s and dementia. alz.org. Free. Register online or by
phone. 800-272-3900.