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The Week Ahead
Champaign–Urbana, IL • Aug 6–12
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| THURSDAY, AUGUST 06 🌧 82°/68° · dew 67° sticky | | ★ Americana Happy Hour || Brad Handsome & Friends — 5:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Americana Happy Hour featuring Brad Handsome live at the Rose Bowl Tavern - Thursday, August 6th - 5-7pm Happy Hour Specials:😊 $2 Hamms and PBR 😋 $5… | | ★ Aloha Karaoke — 8:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Aloha Karaoke Thursday, August 6th, 2026 Karaoke Party & Hawaiian Shirt Contest 📍The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana Hosted by The Tasch Bros. Thursday,… | | The 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference - August 6 — all day · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Main Conference Talks: Lincoln Hall Room 1092 |… [UI Campus Calendar] The 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference will be held at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, from August 7 to August 9, with a… | | ● 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:… | | Biomass Webinar Series Summer 2026: Fuels Diversification at University of Iowa — 12:00 pm · https://go.illinois.edu/biomasswebinarseries [UI Campus Calendar] Ty Miller, Senior Utilities Engineer, University of Iowa, will be speaking on \"Fuels Diversification at University of Iowa.\" Explore biomass innovation,… | | 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… | | Science and Exploration: Build Your Own Tissue Box Guitar — 4:00 pm · Martens Center, 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States [Champaign Park District] Join us to design your very own guitar! With very few supplies, we will learn how to amplify sound and alter pitch. At the end, we will attempt to make our… | | Art in the Parks: Manga & Comics — 5:30 pm · Hessel Park, 1400 Grandview Dr, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States [Champaign Park District] Join us for fun lessons in drawing your favorite manga and comic characters! Learn simple techniques to add to your art style for greater detail and… | | Conversation Café @ Health and Wellness Center — 5:30 pm · Health and Wellness Center [Urbana Free Library] Gather with other language learners to practice your speaking skills. | | ● Library Staff at Play Day in the Park — 5:30 pm · Crestview Park [Urbana Free Library] Library staff will share information about programs and services, sign people up for Library cards, and provide an activity for families. | | ● 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, AUGUST 07 🌧 85°/70° · dew 70° muggy | | ★ Champaign-Urbana Days (CU Days) — 10:00 am · Douglass Park, 501 E Eureka St., Champaign, 61820 [Champaign Park District] Celebrate Champaign-Urbana Days, a long-standing cherished tradition that brings our community together to honor shared heritage and culture! This three-day… | | ★ Django Wrangle — 5:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Jordan Kaye's Django Wrangle! This first Friday of every month 5-7pm. 🎶Jazz Happy Hour at The Rose Bowl Tavern (Every Wednesday and Friday) features a… | | ★ Emily Nenni with Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters — 8:30 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Emily Nenni returns to the Rose Bowl promoting her new album, Movin Shoes! Live in downtown Urbana on Friday August 7th Emily Nenni live at the Rose Bowl… | | The 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference - August 7 — all day · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Main Conference Talks: Lincoln Hall Room 1092 |… [UI Campus Calendar] The 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference will be held at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, from August 7 to August 9, with a… | | ● 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,… | | Cobra Start Advising Bridge — 9:00 am · U140: Meeting Room, U142 Conference Room (does not include stage), Student Union U… [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: ACADEMIC ADVISING Organizer: JHawthorne@parkland.edu Categories: STUDENT ACTIVITIES Expected Headcount: 150 Event… | | First Friday Breakfast - August — 9:00 am · EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive [UI Campus Calendar] Registration Required: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/942433854Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are… | | 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:… | | ● Noontime Gallery Talk & Tour | Krannert Art Museum — 12:00 pm · Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign [UI Campus Calendar] Stop by on Fridays for our monthly Talk & Tour! Gain insights about the artwork on view in both special exhibitions and the collection galleries.We offer a… | | 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… | | ● 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,… | | ● (RESCHEDULED) 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] This installment of Moo-vie Nights has been rescheduled to August 7. Join us for summer evenings of family fun at Moo-vie Nights at Prairie Farm! Enjoy… | | ● Cosmic Mashups — 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,… |
| | SATURDAY, AUGUST 08 🌧 83°/67° · dew 71° muggy | | ★ Reverend Robert — 3:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Rev Rob live at the Rose Bow Tavern! Saturday, August 8th || 3-5pm || no cover Reverend Robert is known for his genuine conviction and honest delivery,… | | ★ Pre-Game Before the Beat — 7:00 pm · 111 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA [Visit Downtown Champaign] Pre-Game at The Beat starts before the music! Join Live Action Games for outdoor dominoes, spades, music, and PS5 Street Fighter battles before The Beat… | | ★ James Jones Trio — 8:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Thursday, August 8th, 8-11pm. James Jones, Mitchell Killough, Justin Simmons and JD Dye in the groove all night. No Cover- Tips for the band always… | | The 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference - August 8 — all day · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Main Conference Talks: Lincoln Hall Room 1092 |… [UI Campus Calendar] The 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference will be held at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, from August 7 to August 9, with a… | | ● Science at the Market: LabEscape — 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,… | | ● Conversation Café — 11:00 am · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Gather with other language learners to practice your speaking skills. | | CU Days Senior Luncheon & BINGO — 12:00 pm · Douglass Park, 501 E Eureka St., Champaign, 61820 [Champaign Park District] Seniors aged 50 and up are invited to the Senior Luncheon at the Douglass Community Center on Saturday, where they can enjoy a free meal and exciting rounds… | | ● Artventures for Kids! | Krannert Art Museum — 1:00 pm · Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign [UI Campus Calendar] Join Krannert Art Museum educators and librarians from The Urbana Free Library for Artventures for Kids!—an interactive Saturday program designed for… | | ● Cosmic Colors — 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,… | | ● August PostMark Urbana — 2:00 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Join 40 North and Urbana Arts & Culture program to celebrate Back to School at PostMark Urbana! Enjoy performances, children’s activities, and more! | | ● Cosmic Mashups — 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,… | | No Fuss French: Decoding the French wine label — 4:00 pm · Harvest Market, The Nook [Eventbrite (Champaign, IL)] This class removes the intimidation factor by teaching you how to read between the lines of a French wine label. | | ● The Beat on Market Street : Family Reunion — 7:00 pm · 114 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA [Visit Downtown Champaign] Themed late night block party featuring live music, DJ, games, prizes, food truck, and giveaways. Entertainment will be a mix of R&B, Neo Soul, Funk, and… |
| | SUNDAY, AUGUST 09 ⛈ 87°/68° · dew 78° oppressive | | ★ CU Folk & Roots Fest - Squeezebox Sunday — 3:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] CU Folk and Roots Festival Presents: 5th Annual Squeezebox Sunday! *A fundraiser for CU Folk and Roots Festival! Sunday, August 9 3pm-9pm Event description:… | | The 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference - August 9 — all day · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Main Conference Talks: Lincoln Hall Room 1092 |… [UI Campus Calendar] The 33rd Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference will be held at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, from August 7 to August 9, with a… | | ● 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,… | | ● Brother Verses Brother @ CineSonic Music Film Festival — 2:00 pm · Savoy 16 + IMAX with Laser, 232 Burwash Ave, Savoy, IL 61874, USA [Chambana Film Society] |
| | MONDAY, AUGUST 10 | | ★ The Tumbleweeds — 5:30 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] The Tumbleweeds (C4A Country Music Ensemble) live at The Rose Bowl Tavern. Every 2nd Monday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm Traditional Old School Country Music… | | ★ 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,… | | Enrollment Express Week — 8:00 am [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: DEANS OFFICE Organizer: CLWilson@parkland.edu Categories: ADMISSIONS, STUDENT ACTIVITIES Expected Headcount: 4 Event… | | ● 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… | | ● Senior Movies & Sharing — 1:00 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Enjoy a movie while munching popcorn, then stay afterward to discuss your favorite parts. Call or email the Library for title information. | | ● Intro to Microsoft Excel — 7:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Library staff will give you an introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016. |
| | TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 | | ★ 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… | | Enrollment Express Week — 8:00 am · ACA U1 CAFETERIA LOUNGE- Info Tables 1&2 [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: DEANS OFFICE Organizer: CLWilson@parkland.edu Categories: ADMISSIONS, STUDENT ACTIVITIES Expected Headcount: 4 Event… | | ● 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:… | | ● Champaign County Health Care Consumers — 11:00 am · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Need Help with health insurance or accessing healthcare? CCHCC is at The Urbana Free Library! | | 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… | | ● New! Coffee & Conversation with Director Stephanie Smith — 1:00 pm · Mad Goat Coffee [UI Campus Calendar] Stop by and share your thoughts about Krannert Art Museum with our new director! Stephanie Smith will talk with visitors on a first-come, first-served… | | ● Intro to Microsoft Word, Part II — 2:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Library staff will continue to demo learning how to use Microsoft Word 2016. | | Quick Start Workshop: Make Your PDF Documents Accessible, Part 2 — 2:00 pm · https://illinois.zoom.us/j/81235192229?pwd=uxZj1GiJ5bdeYXwxhPDdpxjKQQaxgM.1 [UI Campus Calendar] Get up to speed quickly on making your PDF documents accessible for everyone on campus. This workshop will focus on PDF remediation (accessible PDF… | | Back to School 3D Printing — 4:00 pm · Martens Center, 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States [Champaign Park District] Let your child’s imagination take shape — literally! Join us for a hands-on, Back-to-School 3D Printing Event where kids can design, create, and print their… | | ● Stitching Circle — 5:00 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] Want some company while you craft? Join our circle on the second and third Tuesday of the month. | | ● Sensory-Friendly Storytime — 6:30 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, sensory play, and socialization! | | ● Janet McNamara with Gretchen Conlin — 7:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] 🤣🎙️ Comedy show!! 🚨 Janet McNamara live at the Rose Bowl Tavern a part of the WHIPS 30th Anniversary Series Tuesday, August 11th Doors 6:00pm || Show 7:00pm… | | Recipe Swap — 7:00 pm · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [Eventbrite (Champaign, IL)] Recipe Swap | | The Family History Guide — 7:00 pm · Online [Urbana Free Library] Learn about this free resource for genealogy how-to! | | ● The Urbana Free Library Board Meeting — 7:00 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] The Urbana Free Library Board Meeting |
| | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 | | ★ Ian Shepherd Trio — 5:00 pm [Rose Bowl Tavern] Ian Shepherd Trio with Kurt Reeder & Mark White A unique jazz happy hour featuring the music of: Soundgarden, Beck, Alanis Morisette, Stone Temple Pilots,… | | ★ 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.… | | Enrollment Express Check-in — 8:00 am · ACA U1 CAFETERIA LOUNGE [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: DEANS OFFICE Organizer: CLWilson@parkland.edu Categories: ADMISSIONS, STUDENT ACTIVITIES Expected Headcount: 30 Event… | | Enrollment Express Week — 8:00 am · ACA U1 CAFETERIA LOUNGE- Info Tables 1&2 [Parkland College] Event State: Confirmed Organization: DEANS OFFICE Organizer: CLWilson@parkland.edu Categories: ADMISSIONS, STUDENT ACTIVITIES Expected Headcount: 4 Event… | | ● 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:… | | Quick Start Workshop: Make Your MS Word Documents Accessible — 10:00 am · https://illinois.zoom.us/j/85854787832?pwd=3BuhYhKE3Avv4HblRUX0iEXGR4m1uM.1 [UI Campus Calendar] Get up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Word documents accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this… | | Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Moodle Course Accessible Using the FACT Moodle Accessibility Checker — 1:00 pm · https://illinois.zoom.us/j/85003115083?pwd=mxNoJIbvA4diSRj5sMNT1C49PuOJwH.1 [UI Campus Calendar] Learn how to improve the accessibility of your Moodle material by using the FACT Accessibility Checker developed by ATLAS. We will cover the key strategies… | | ● Faculty Job Search Retreat 2026 — 2:00 pm · Register to Receive Zoom Link [UI Campus Calendar] Going on the faculty job market soon? Join us for valuable advice from our Career Development staff and from faculty who have recently navigated the process… | | Back to School Pool Pass Party — 5:00 pm · Sholem Aquatic Center, 2307 Sangamon Drive, Champaign, IL, 61821, United States [Champaign Park District] Enjoy the Sholem Aquatic Center one more time before students go back. This is an exclusive party ONLY for Pool Pass holders. The party is from 5-7pm on… | | ● Practicing Resilience In Complex Times: An In-Person Storm Work Experience — 5:30 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Eventbrite (Urbana, IL)] Resilience is practice, not perfection. Join this workshop to gain nervous system tools, a real pause, and your Storm Work Workbook. | | ● Crafty Adults | Upcycled Map Mobiles — 6:00 pm · Main Library [Champaign Public Library] Come learn a new craft every month at Crafty Adults! | | ● The Big Grove Then and Now — 6:00 pm · The Urbana Free Library [Urbana Free Library] A presentation by Professor Emeritus Stewart Berlocher — Come learn about the Big Grove trees! |
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