Palestinian rapper Tamer Nafar will be presenting My Life in Song for free on Monday night, which will include a performance and discussion in addition to Mediterranean/Levantine cuisine. This show is open to the public, and …
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Here’s your lineup for the first year of Flor Fest
There’s a new festival in town this spring. Flor Fest, set to take place at the IMC on April 5th, is designed to bring together DIY/Emo bands in and around CU. The majority of proceeds …
The Overture: March 18-24
Spring break might mean fewer students in town, but there's still plenty of local live music options for your week.
Looking to adopt a pet? Hit 25 O’Clock Brewing this Sunday
25 O’Clock is teaming up with Hospice Hearts to host an adoption and fundraising event. Well-behaved pups are invited to attend with their owners. The event will include adoptable pets, a raffle, merchandise, pies for …
The Overture: March 11-17
There's no shortage of options or variety this week in the local music scene.
Meet your Urbana Municipal election candidates this Saturday
If you’re not quite sure what positions might fall under the muncipal heading, you’re not alone. Luckily, this event will review which positions are up for reelection, and describe the responsibilities of each. Additionally, you’ll …
CJ Run releases new EP Here For Now
Urbana-based artist CJ Run dropped a new EP Here for Now this past Friday, March 1st. This is their second released EP, and was produced by U of I’s yourbeautifulruin. Listen to it here:
The Overture: March 4-10
Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras stack Monday and Tuesday with Cajun music, and a healthy helping of jazz rounds out the week.
Read Across America 19th annual community celebration
This free event is happening Saturday, March 2nd. Visitors can enjoy hands on activities, and story-telling in multiple languages throughout the day. Check out the schedule of when you can hear children’s stories in different …
Books to Prisoners spring book sale is coming up
Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners has their annual spring book sale on the books — the date will be March 30th, and the event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Books to Prisoners is …