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The Week Ahead
Champaign–Urbana, IL • Jul 30 – Aug 5
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| THURSDAY, JULY 30 ☁️ 86°/60° · dew 56° comfortable | | ★ Americana Happy Hour ft. Megan Bee — 5:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Americana Happy Hour ft. Megan Bee! live at the Rose Bowl Tavern Thursday, July 30th 5-7pm Happy Hour Specials:😊 $2 Hamms and PBR 😋 $5 "American Buffalo"… | | ★ Bat Factory || Goth Night — 8:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] 8pm till close. =GOTH || INDUSTRIAL || EBM || NOISE || SYNTHPOP || DARKWAVE || DARK ALT= Welcome to the Bat Factory,: where we like to look on the spookier… | | ● 250 Years of Documenting Democracy — 8:30 am · Main Library [UI Campus Calendar] Every democracy leaves a paper trail. From the Declaration of Independence to today's digital records, government publications document the people,… | | ● Graduate Writing Group: Summer 2026 — 9:00 am · Online -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room [UI Campus Calendar] Create the \"write\" habit! Our writing group provides graduate students with dedicated time to make progress on writing in a supportive atmosphere. The… | | Biomass Webinar Series Summer 2026: How Do You Grow Miscanthus in a Computer? Predicting Miscanthus Productivity in the Midwest — 12:00 pm · https://go.illinois.edu/biomasswebinarseries [UI Campus Calendar] Bryan Petersen, Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University, will be speaking on \"How Do You Grow Miscanthus in a Computer? Predicting Miscanthus Productivity… | | ● Career Lunch & Learn — 12:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Online Job Search 101 — Just bring your lunch and questions! We look forward to seeing you there. | | ClarkLindsey Independent Living Group Tours — 12:00 pm · 101 W Windsor Rd [Eventbrite (Urbana, IL)] Come check out what independent living is all about at ClarkLindsey with a fun and casual group tour! | | Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours — 1:00 pm · 2203 Beckman Institute [UI Campus Calendar] Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the… | | ● Teens in the Studio | Summer Drop-in Hours — 2:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] This summer, teens can drop by The Studio every Tuesday & Thursday from 2 to 4pm for fun crafts and games! | | Fire at Five: Happy Hour and Bonfire - LEGOmania — 5:00 pm · Atkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak St [UI Campus Calendar] Join us on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five, our monthly happy hour + bonfire to network with other… | | ● Sorry To Bother You @ Savoy Arthouse — 7:00 pm · Savoy 16 + IMAX with Laser, 232 Burwash Ave, Savoy, IL 61874, USA [Chambana Film Society] https://www.facebook.com/share/1BcZ68Jk7P/ While the Savoy Arthouse isn't physically a full art house theater, it does have the same spirit and goals, so… | | ● Comedy Open Mic with Kristen Unakis — 8:00 pm · The Space [Eventbrite (Champaign, IL)] The funniest night of the week is Thursday! Join us at The Space in downtown Champaign for laughs, drinks, and life-changing food. |
| | FRIDAY, JULY 31 🌧 82°/64° · dew 64° sticky | | ★ Jay Ferguson Trio — 5:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Jay Ferguson Trio live at the Rose Bowl Tavern 🎶 Jazz Happy Hour at The Rose Bowl Tavern (Every Wednesday and Friday) features a rotating cast of the best… | | ★ The K-Tels Return! — 8:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] It's been a hot minute and we've missed them dearly, but Kenny Reiss, Mitch Marlow, Jack Brighton = The K-Tel's are back at it at the Rose Bowl Tavern Rock… | | ● 250 Years of Documenting Democracy — 8:30 am · Main Library [UI Campus Calendar] Every democracy leaves a paper trail. From the Declaration of Independence to today's digital records, government publications document the people,… | | ● CU Cinema Crawl Meeting — 11:00 am · 17 E Taylor St Champaign, IL, United States [Chambana Film Society] | | Wade Family Grand Rounds — 12:00 pm · Medical Sciences Building, Room 274 [UI Campus Calendar] What Comes After the White Coat? Building a Career in Healthcare Innovation Without a Map Dr. Bernardo Perez-Villa is a physician, innovator, and healthcare… | | Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours — 1:00 pm · 2203 Beckman Institute [UI Campus Calendar] Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the… | | ● Teen Movie Friday — 3:45 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Vote for which movie to watch! | | Discovery Learning Showcase — 5:00 pm · Illini Rooms A, B, C at the Union [UI Campus Calendar] CI MED's Showcase highlighting the experiences of our first year medical students during their time engaged in Discovery Learning. Come and support the… | | ● Summer Prairie Skies — 7:00 pm · M180: Planetarium, M1 Parking Lot, Planetarium Lobby, Planetarium Circle Drive [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: PLANETARIUM Organizer: ejohnson@parkland.edu Categories: PARKLAND PRESENTS: ART, MUSIC, THEATRE, PLANETARIUM, WPCD,… | | ● Dawn of the Space Age — 8:00 pm · M180: Planetarium, M1 Parking Lot, Planetarium Lobby, Planetarium Circle Drive [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: PLANETARIUM Organizer: ejohnson@parkland.edu Categories: PARKLAND PRESENTS: ART, MUSIC, THEATRE, PLANETARIUM, WPCD,… | | ● Moo-vie Night at the Farm: WALL-E — 8:00 pm · Prairie Farm, 2202 W Kirby Ave, 217-398-2583, 61821, United States [Champaign Park District] Join us for summer evenings of family fun at Moo-vie Nights at Prairie Farm! Enjoy concessions, time on the farm, and a family-friendly movie showing under… |
| | SATURDAY, AUGUST 01 🌧 72°/64° · dew 68° muggy | | ★ Nest Fest 2026 — 7:00 pm · Dandy Hound [Eventbrite (Champaign, IL)] Food, drinks, music, raffle prizes, and good vibes, all supporting NICU families through The Nest Postpartum. | | ★ Dan Kusaya & The Chimurenga Inspiration + J'Lyn Hope — 8:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] DAN KUSAYA & THE CHIMURENGA INSPIRATION live at the Rose Bowl Tavern with special guest J'Lyn Hope! Saturday, August 1st 8-11pm 8pm - J'Lyn Hope 9-11pm -… | | ● Make and Take Craft — all day · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Do you like crafts and making things? | | ● Science at the Market: Cancer Center at Illinois — 8:00 am · Urbana's Farmer's Market at the Square: Corner of Illinois and Vine Streets [UI Campus Calendar] | | ● 250 Years of Documenting Democracy — 8:30 am · Main Library [UI Campus Calendar] Every democracy leaves a paper trail. From the Declaration of Independence to today's digital records, government publications document the people,… | | ● Dino Academy — 11:00 am · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] A Dinosaur Discovery Show — Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure… | | ● Vegetable Art for All Ages — 11:00 am · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Drop in after the farmer's market anytime between 11 and noon to make your own beautiful vegetable-themed piece of art from recycled materials. | | ● Makerspace @ Douglass | Drop-in — 12:00 pm · Douglass Branch Library [Champaign Public Library] Want to create something special? Drop in on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 12–3 pm to explore The Makerspace! Library staff will be… | | ● The Little Star that Could — 1:00 pm · M180: Planetarium, M1 Parking Lot, Planetarium Lobby, Planetarium Circle Drive [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: PLANETARIUM Organizer: ejohnson@parkland.edu Categories: PARKLAND PRESENTS: ART, MUSIC, THEATRE, PLANETARIUM, WPCD,… | | ● Brewery Tour and Tasting — 2:00 pm · Riggs Beer Company [Eventbrite (Urbana, IL)] Brewmaster Guided Brewery Tour and Tasting | | ● Dawn of the Space Age — 2:00 pm · M180: Planetarium, M1 Parking Lot, Planetarium Lobby, Planetarium Circle Drive [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: PLANETARIUM Organizer: ejohnson@parkland.edu Categories: PARKLAND PRESENTS: ART, MUSIC, THEATRE, PLANETARIUM, WPCD,… | | ● Wildwood String Band — 3:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Spend a Saturday afternoon with Wildwood String Band! live at the Rose Bowl Tavern Saturday August 1st 3-5pm Saturday matinee at The Rose Bowl Tavern in… |
| | SUNDAY, AUGUST 02 🌧 75°/63° · dew 69° muggy | | ★ Blues Deacons — 7:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Rockin'-jammin bluesy Sunday-Funday 🎶 Blues Deacons live at the Rose Bowl Tavern! Sunday, August 2nd 7-9pm No cover! Tips for the band always appreciated | | ● 250 Years of Documenting Democracy — 8:30 am · Main Library [UI Campus Calendar] Every democracy leaves a paper trail. From the Declaration of Independence to today's digital records, government publications document the people,… | | ● Summer Reading Celebration — 12:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Join us to celebrate the close of our Summer Reading Challenge! | | ● Summer Reading Finale — 1:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] TBD | | ● The Last Critic @ CineSonic Music Film Festival — 2:00 pm · Savoy 16 + IMAX with Laser, 232 Burwash Ave, Savoy, IL 61874, USA [Chambana Film Society] https://2026cinesonic.chambanafilmsociety.org/the-last-critic/ Documentary • USA • 2026 • 83 Minutes Director: Matty Wishnow Cast: Robert Christgau, Carola… | | ● Larry & Joe — 3:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Larry & Joe live at the Rose Bowl Tavern Reimagining their two musical traditions, Llanera superstar Larry Bellorín (Venezuela) and Latingrass… |
| | MONDAY, AUGUST 03 | | ★ Jason Finkelman Presents: Improviser's Exchange — 5:30 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Jason Finkelman Presents: Improviser's Exchange live at The Rose Bowl Tavern Improvisers Exchange is a multifaceted initiative led by Jason Finkelman… | | ★ The Urbana Hootenanny — 8:00 pm · 106 North Race Street #1, Urbana, IL 61801 [Rose Bowl Tavern] An Urbana tradition, every Monday at The Rose Bowl Tavern, The Urbana Hootenanny!The Urbana Hootenanny! 8pm-midnight, join local pickers, singers,… | | I-GUIDE Forum, University of Illinois-Chicago — all day · Student Center West, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) [UI Campus Calendar] The Monday Forum theme, “AI & Science: From Geospatial to Convergence,” highlights the transformative role of AI, data science, and cyberinfrastructure in… | | ● 250 Years of Documenting Democracy — 8:30 am · Main Library [UI Campus Calendar] Every democracy leaves a paper trail. From the Declaration of Independence to today's digital records, government publications document the people,… | | ● Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026 — 9:00 am · In-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom [UI Campus Calendar] Finish your summer the \"write\" way! The goal of the retreat is to lay the foundation for a more positive and productive relationship to writing. During… | | Walk-in Advising — 9:00 am · U267: Academic Advising Office [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: ACADEMIC ADVISING Organizer: eballowe@parkland.edu Expected Headcount: 2 Categories: STUDENT ACTIVITIES Event Locator:… | | Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours — 1:00 pm · 2203 Beckman Institute [UI Campus Calendar] Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the… | | ● Reconnecting with Your Writing (In-Person) — 1:00 pm · Main Library 106 [UI Campus Calendar] This workshop will include reflection on your current writing processes, successes, and challenges. We will provide tips for cultivating positive emotions… | | ● Quiet Book Club — 6:00 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Trying to find time to read? Bring a book or find one at the library to read quietly at this all ages, monthly event. Light refreshments and tea provided. | | ● Yarn & Shenanigans — 6:00 pm · Douglass Branch Library [Champaign Public Library] Come hang out at the Douglass Branch every first and third Monday of the month with fellow fiber art enthusiasts. Bring your own project or start a new one… |
| | TUESDAY, AUGUST 04 | | ★ Tavern Tuesdays Happy Hour — 3:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] No Band, or maybe there is sometimes... either way it's happy hour for folks that drink. Tavern Tuesdays, 3-6pm 🥃Blantons $7🥃 Eagle Rare $4🥃 E.H. Taylor… | | ★ Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys — 7:30 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys live at the Rose Bowl Tavern! Tuesday, August 4th Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:30pm Tickets $20 ADV Tickets---->… | | ● 250 Years of Documenting Democracy — 8:30 am · Main Library [UI Campus Calendar] Every democracy leaves a paper trail. From the Declaration of Independence to today's digital records, government publications document the people,… | | Walk-in Advising — 9:00 am · U267: Academic Advising Office [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: ACADEMIC ADVISING Organizer: eballowe@parkland.edu Expected Headcount: 2 Categories: STUDENT ACTIVITIES Event Locator:… | | Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours — 1:00 pm · 2203 Beckman Institute [UI Campus Calendar] Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the… | | ● Getting Started with Fellowship and Grant Writing (In-Person) — 1:00 pm · Main Library 106 [UI Campus Calendar] This presentation will provide an introduction to writing research statements for fellowship and grant proposals. You'll learn more about the statement's… | | ● Your Annual Fundraising Plan - Companion Working Session — 1:00 pm · Champaign Public Library [Eventbrite (Champaign, IL)] This session is entirely yours: a follow-up to the seminar on July 28 and an opportunity to work on YOUR fundraising plan with your peers. | | ● Your Annual Fundraising Plan | Companion Working Session — 1:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] | | ● Intro to Microsoft Word, Part I — 2:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Library staff will demo how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word 2016. | | Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Math Accessible — 2:00 pm · https://illinois.zoom.us/j/86897474518?pwd=MgpyIMGvawDcKfKbfd2MAsJSTLaNxF.1 [UI Campus Calendar] This hands-on workshop will cover the nuts and bolts of what makes digital math accessible for all learners, including:major accessible math… | | ● On the Academic Job Market: Research Statements — 3:00 pm [UI Campus Calendar] The Writers Workshop will review genre expectations for research statements and provide examples from a range of disciplines. We will share strategies for… | | ● Business & Career Help | Drop-in at Douglass — 5:00 pm · Douglass Branch Library [Champaign Public Library] Drop in on the first Tuesday of the month to get your business and career-related questions answered! | | ● Craft Happy Hour: Pipe Cleaner Turtles — 6:00 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Monthly drop-in crafts for adults. | | ● Pajama Storytime @ Douglass — 6:30 pm · Douglass Branch Library [Champaign Public Library] Put on your pajamas and join us for stories, songs, and fun! For kids 5 years and younger with a parent or caregiver. |
| | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05 | | ★ Larry Gray Guitar/Accordion Trio — 5:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Larry Gray Guitar/Accordion Trio live at the Rose Bowl Tavern ✨ First Wednesday of the month, 5-7pm, no cover featuring: Larry Gray - Guitar & Accordion… | | ★ Trivia Night — 7:30 pm · Rose Bowl Tavern, 106 N Race St #1, Urbana, IL 61801, USA [Rose Bowl Tavern] Every Wednesday, Trivia night at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. 7:15 sign up 7:30 start teams of up to 6 players. 1st place = $20 gift certificate… | | ★ Jazz Jam — 10:00 pm · 106 North Race Street ##1, Urbana, IL 61801 [Rose Bowl Tavern] Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern!The Rose Bowl Weekly Jazz Jam.Bring your instrument and come play with the house band. Led by a rotating house band every week.… | | ECCA Orientation — 8:00 am · ACA U140 Meeting Room, ACA U142 CONF ROOM, ACA U144 Dining Area, ACA U142 STAGE [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: ADMISSIONS Organizer: sjhartman@parkland.edu Categories: ADMISSIONS Expected Headcount: 70 Event Locator: 2025-AARAVT… | | ● 250 Years of Documenting Democracy — 8:30 am · Main Library [UI Campus Calendar] Every democracy leaves a paper trail. From the Declaration of Independence to today's digital records, government publications document the people,… | | Walk-in Advising — 9:00 am · U267: Academic Advising Office [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: ACADEMIC ADVISING Organizer: eballowe@parkland.edu Expected Headcount: 2 Categories: STUDENT ACTIVITIES Event Locator:… | | You're Invited: Open House at HQ! — 9:00 am · 206 N Randolph St [Eventbrite (Champaign, IL)] Join us for a fun and friendly Open House at HQ—a behind-the-scenes look at our space, our people, and how you work smarter. | | 2026 Community-Academic Scholars Poster Session & Celebration | Register by July 30 — 10:00 am · I Hotel & Conference Center [UI Campus Calendar] The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Community-Academic Scholars (CAS) poster session on Wednesday,… | | Break Program Series: Boating & Picnic @ Crystal Lake — 11:00 am · Crystal Lake Park and Boat House, Urbana IL [UI Campus Calendar] All are welcome to attend our final break program of the summer and spend the afternoon at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana enjoying a picnic lunch and some… | | ● Career Help | Drop-in Hours — 11:00 am · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Library staff will be available to help with your job application, resume, or career questions. | | Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Canvas Courses Accessible — 1:00 pm · https://illinois.zoom.us/j/88182736611?pwd=btYx9f3HNdRySdNLV0jKBx7plG62dC.1 [UI Campus Calendar] Canvas websites must be accessible for all students but don’t panic! This hands-on workshop will cover what to look for and several tools to help you find… | | ● Writing with Style: Strategies for Powerful Academic Prose (In-Person) — 1:00 pm · Main Library 106 [UI Campus Calendar] Getting ready to deposit a dissertation, wrap-up a thesis or capstone project, or just want to gain some tips for dynamic academic writing? Then this… | | ● Novice to Novelist: The Path to Getting Published — 7:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Writer’s Workshop — Join us for an information session to learn more about traditional publishing versus self-publishing, when you might need an agent,… |
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