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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Monday, Dec. 4
Holiday Wonderland
4-7 p.m. (Dec 4-Dec 6)
Lincoln Square Mall (South end), 201 Lincoln Square, Urbana
Free, all ages
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Roberta Morris and American Cancer Society invite you to view the biggest Christmas Village display in the Midwest. Over 500 Department 56 lighted houses and accessories can be viewed for free.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
5 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.
The Art Theater, 126 W Church St, Champaign
$6.50-$8.25, 17+ (R-Rated)
A mother of a murder victim sparks conflict with a local police force who is reluctant to pursue her daughter’s killer. The movie illustrates dark-humor director Martin McDonagh’s latest take on dark-humor.
Open Mic Night
8 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana
Free-$3, 18+
If you’re looking for a creative outlet, head over to Canopy Club with your instruments and your laptops. All genres and styles are welcome at Open Mic Night, but no full bands or DJ sets are allowed.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Ringing Bells for the Salvation Army
1-3 p.m.
Harvest Market, 2029 South Neil Street, Champaign
Free, all ages
Stop by Harvest Market to make a donation to the Salvation Army and for many in need throughout the holidays. The donation is arranged by Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group.
Distribution of Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes in Western Illinois
4-5 p.m.
Illinois Natural History Survey, 1816 S Oak St, Champaign
Free, all ages
Mosquitoes are more dangerous than you think. The proliferation of new species of mosquitoes poses a serious threat to public health worldwide. Discuss what western Illinois is doing in order to minimize the damage by mosquitoes.
TechMix!
5-7 p.m.
Huawei R&D USA Champaign, 1800 S. Oak Street, Suite 113, Champaign
Free, all ages
Tour Huawei’s new office in University of Illinois Research Park and join the network of local technology experts. Appetizers and drinks will be served.
Happiness Workshop with Becky Howell
7-8 p.m.
Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign
Free, all ages
What is a key to happiness? Meet “happiness expert” Becky Howell and listen to her insights about happiness and how to seize it. Explore the most common reasons that cause depression within ourselves and learn how to effectively deal with them.
Gubernatorial Debate
7-8:30 p.m.
Gregory Hall 112, 810 S Wright St, Urbana
Free, all ages
Now that you are a college student, politics is a subject that is beginning to involve you seriously. Join the gubernatorial debate by candidates (Kash Jackson, Matthew C. Scaro, and Jon Stewart) from Libertarian Party of Illinois.
Jazz Tuesday
7-10 p.m.
Boomerang’s Bar & Grill, 1309 E. Washington St, Urbana
Free, all ages
This week, come and enjoy the sounds of Lotta J- Jim Pryor on piano, Jose Gobbo on guitar, Josh Houchin on bass, and Josh Quirk on drums.
UI Jazz Combo Concert I
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana
$4-$10, all ages
Students in these small jazz combos have the opportunity to hone their technique and work on tight arrangements. World-renowned faculty musicians lead them through classic charts, directed by Chip McNeill.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Lemann Lecture Series: Jonathan DeVore
2-3:30 p.m.
910 S 5th St, Champaign
Free, all ages
Listen to Jonathan DeVore’s lecture on multigenerational research with land rights movements in southern Bahia’s cacao zone. The lecture will expand into a discussion of how land rights were systematically denied to minorities.
Anxiety in Teens
3:45-5:45 p.m.
Champaign Centennial High School, 913 Crescent Dr, Champaign
Free, all ages
Join Champaign Centennial High School to discuss the prevalence and severity of anxiety among teenagers. Find out how to effectively tackle anxiety with mental health professionals. Contact Rattle the Stars for more information: [email protected].
Japanese Tea Company
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Japan House, 2000 S. Lincoln St, Urbana
$8-$10 all ages
Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan, and is at the very heart of Japan House. Learn the history behind this art, and enjoy a bowl of matcha tea and a traditional sweet. Experience a moment of peace. Reservations are required.
Artist’s Talk: Lara Orr and Jill Miller
7-8 p.m.
The Urbana Free Library, 210 W. Green St, Urbana
Free, all ages
The Urbana Public Arts Program is sponsoring an Artist’s Talk with Lara Orr and Jill Miller during the library’s exhibit, TEXTILES. Orr uses milled fibers like hemp, linen, and organic cottons. Miller specializes in a technique called batik, a process that involves painting with melted wax.
Snails
9 p.m.
The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana
$30-$35, 18+
Snails is an electronic artist from Montreal who fuses sounds from dubstep, trap, and other genres to create his unique style. He will be joined by Squnto.
