buzz calendar 5/1
May 1, 2022
Book Club at The Literary
The Literary
122 N. Neil St., Champaign
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
May 5
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Featured novel, “Dating Doctor Dil,” will be discussed at The Literary. Those attending will receive a discount on wine and beer.
Boomerangs features duo Jordan and Jill
Boomerangs Bar & Grill
1309 E. Washington St., Urbana
May 5
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free admission
Couple and musical duo Jordan and Jill are performing an acoustic show at Boomerangs Bar & Grill.
Uniting Pride hosts Queer Prom
University YMCA
1001 S. Wright St., Champaign
May 6
11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Free admission for middle and high schoolers
With a theme of “Iconic,” Uniting Pride invites all middle and high school students to a free prom night at the University YMCA.
The Little Mermaid at the Virginia Theatre
Virginia Theatre
203 W. Park Ave., Champaign
May 6–7
Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets $10 to $50
The Virginia Theatre to hold a twist on The Little Mermaid ballet with performers from Champaign Urbana Ballet.
Earth, Wind & Fire to make appearance at State Farm Center
State Farm Center
1800 S. First St., Champaign
May 6–7
Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 1 a.m.
Tickets $82.25 to $144.25
Grammy-winner band Earth, Wind & Fire celebrate its 50th anniversary at the State Farm Center.
Hudson Farm features Piato’s dinner and dueling
Hudson Farm
1341 County Road 1800 E., Urbana
May 7
6 to 10:30 p.m.
$35 to $45 for tickets
Hudson Farm is hosting a dinner buffet from Piato’s with Chicago’s Howl2Go Dueling Piano providing entertainment.
WILLIS set to perform at The Canopy Club
The Canopy Club
708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana
May 7
6 p.m.
$7 tickets
18 or older to enter
Indie-rock band WILLIS visits The Canopy Club as part of its Locals Only tour.