The buzz calendar is a compilation of events happening in the Champaign-Urbana area. Follow our top picks every Monday and Thursday for ideas on what to do on any night of the week, from where to eat to what to watch.
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Oct. 12
Matter in the Margins: Gwendolyn Brooks at 100
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Oct. 12-Oct. 13)
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Main Library, Room 346, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana
Free, all ages
The exhibition is going to display literary works of Gwendolyn E. Brooks (1917–2000), Illinois Poet Laureate and the first black winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Brooks’s unconventional writing style working under black-owned presses produced a diversity of literary works such as youthful poetry and prose, and scrapbooks of pieces.
Throwback Thursday Film: Friday the 13th
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Free, all ages (with valid iCard)
The final installment of the Illini Union’s “Throwback Thursday Films” is the original slasher film, Friday the 13th. Get into the Halloween spirit with this free showing.
Oct. 13
Yoga at the Museum
12:00 p.m.
Krannert Art Museum, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana
Free, all ages
These free classes at KAM teaches participants seated and standing poses, breath awareness, and relaxation techniques. Participants should bring their own yoga mats and wear comfortable clothing. Classes are limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
An Illini Place: Building the University of Illinois Campus (University Archives Sesquicentennial Speakers Series)
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Grainger Engineering Library, 1301 W. Springfield Ave, Urbana
Free, all ages
Lex Tate and President Emeritus Stanley Ikenberry discuss the new book An Illini Place: Building the University of Illinois Campus. This event will also feature the launch of the new Mapping History at the University of Illinois project. For more information, visit http://archives.library.illinois.edu/150.
Uphold & Unleash: Team FACT Workshop
7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
Ikenberry Commons: The Student Dining & Residential Programs Building, 301 E Gregory Dr, Champaign
Free, all ages
Join one of the largest Filipino-interest conferences in the United States in which more than 1200 Filipino and non-Filipino delegates participate. Join forces with the delegates to empower Filipino youth in the United States.
Latin Jazz to Help Puerto Rico and Mexico
7:00p.m.-11:00p.m.
Fiesta Cafe, 216 S 1st St, Champaign)
Free, all ages
Participate in helping garner assistance for Mexico and Puerto Rico which are hard-hit by an earthquake and hurricane. Fundraising events, supply drives will be held.
All-Nite Horror Marathon V: Friday the 13th Edition
10:00p.m.-6:00a.m.
The Art Theater, 126 W Church St, Champaign
$20, R-rated
Celebrate the coincidence of having a Friday the 13th in this October by participating in All-Nite Horror Marathon. This event will features films like “Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter” and “Halloween III: Season of the Witch.”
Oct. 14
Build a 3D Printed Drone!
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. (Oct. 14-15)
Illinois MakerLab, 515 East Gregory Dr BIF 3030, Champaign
Free, all ages
Join the two-day workshop to learn 3D design skills and make your customized remote control drone. Learn the basics of computer design programs such as TinkerCad and Cura to gain familiarity with 3D printing.
Polyvinyl Pop-Up Shop
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Polyvinyl Record Co., 717 S Neil St, Champaign
Free, all ages
Hear new music, win vinyl and poster giveaways, and buy merchandise at the 2nd Polyvinyl pop-up shop. Parking and entrance in the back off Randolph St.
Illinois Football vs. Rutgers
11:00a.m.
Memorial Stadium, 1402 S 1st St, Champaign
$35-$505 (varies depending on the seat), all ages
Watch Illinois Football play against Rutgers University.
Shades of Blues in America with Joey Leone
1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign
Free, all ages
Watch traditional American blues performance by music historian and blues musician Joey Leone who has performed with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Perry (Aerosmith) and Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones) and his band.
Hotdogs & Hayrides
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Harvest Church, 2118 Cindy Lynn St, Urbana.
Free, all ages
This family friendly event will include free hot dogs, a bounce house, hayrides, and a bonfire with s’mores.
Fighting Illini Volleyball team play Big Ten
5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Huff Hall, 1206 S 4th St, Champaign
$4.70, all ages
Watch the Fighting Illini Volleyball team play against University of Maryland’s Big Ten. You can also enjoy dinner at Harvest Market (2029 S. Neil St.) prior to the match.
Formerly the Fox & King of the Coast
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sipyard, 204 W. Main St, Urbana.
$5 donation suggested, All ages
Join the Sipyard in welcoming indie psychedelic rock band Formerly the Fox to Urbana. They will be joined by Champaign natives, King of the Coast.
Liquid Stranger & Manic Focus
9:00 p.m.
The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana.
$17-$20, 18+
Liquid Stranger is no stranger to The Canopy Club, so if you haven’t seen him yet, now is the time to see why U of I students keep coming back for more. They are joined by Chicago based group, Manic Focus, who combines hip hop, soul, electronic, and funk in his music.
Oct. 15
Historical Campus Walking Tour: “Class Fights, Bootleggers, and Illicit Sex: Crimes on Campus, 1868-1968”
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St, Urbana
Free, all ages
Nathaniel Tye is an instructor in the History department and for this walking tour, he will take participants to selected site associated with crimes and civil disobedience on campus.
Tea Tasting Open House
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Walnut Street Tea Co., 115 S Walnut St, Champaign
Free, all ages
Taste a variety of tea and sweet treats for free at Tea Tasting Open House this Sunday afternoon.
Space Jesus
9:00 p.m.
The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana
$15-$18, 18+
Space Jesus, also known as Jasha Tull, is currently on his Morphed Tour. Don’t miss his stop at The Canopy Club.
