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.
Want to submit an event? Email [email protected].
Thursday, Jan. 11
10th Anniversary Festival Organizational Meeting
6-7:30 p.m.
Techline Champaign, 307 S Locust St, Champaign
Free, all ages
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It is always impossible to have enough fun. Make Champaign-Urbana a more entertaining place than it is now by participating in the organizational meeting geared towards organizing a variety of artsy performances, such as dances, storytelling, sing-alongs, and family programming.
Open Mic Stand Up Comedy – Wed & Thurs
9-10:30 p.m.
Clark Bar, 207 W Clark St, Champaign
Free, all ages
Free stand up comedy performances of eleven seasoned performers will be staged at Clark Bar. For aspiring comedians, you can sign up in advance to have your comedy gig on stage by emailing [email protected].
Reginald Chapman Quartet
7 p.m.
The Iron Post, 120 S. Race St, Urbana
Free, all ages
Come join the Reginald Chapman Quartet, made up of Joey Glassman, Crystal Rebone, Andy Wheelock, and Reginald Chapman, for a night full of fun and good music.
Friday, Jan. 12
Paula Poundstone at Virginia Theatre
7:30-9 p.m.
The Virginia Theatre, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign
$58.50, all ages
Preeminent comedian Paula Poundstone swings by Champaign to showcase her standup comedy talents at Virginia Theater. She is known for her efforts to make every single show different, so even if you’ve seen her performance before, that should not be a reason to miss this one. Tickets are available at http://thevirginia.org/.
DJ Belly
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Blackbird Urbana, 119 W. Main St, Urbana
Free, all ages
Come party as the one and only DJ Belly brings his mix of Hip Hop, Dub, Bass, Trap & more to Urbana’s newest nightspot! Belly is a certified vet on the decks. He has honed his skills at residencies ranging from Champaign to Chicago for the past 10 years.
Saturday, Jan. 13
Mafia Murders Mystery Dinner
6-10 p.m.
Jupiter’s at the Crossing, 2511 Village Green Pl, Champaign
$80/couple or $45/single, all ages
Mafia Murders Mystery Dinner is a dinner show whose theme is based on mafia murders. As a guest-interactive show, the guests are expected to dress as part of the theme. Tickets include salad, appetizers, pizza buffet, dessert, and one cocktail ticket per person.
Henna 101
1-3 p.m.
Common Ground, 300 S. Broadway Ave #166, Urbana
$10-$15, all ages
Henna is a long-standing tradition in many cultures, with elaborate designs donned during celebrations. Having recently relocated from Pakistan, new instructor, Sultana, will teach you the basics of henna design and application.
Bingo
8-10 p.m.
Boomerangs Bar & Grill, 1309 E. Washington St, Urbana
Free, all ages
Win weekly prizes and chances at the cash jackpot ($3000-$10,000!), or a Harley, TVs, gift cards, and more!
Sunday, Jan. 14
Paint Nite: Winter Fox
5-7 p.m.
Old Chicago Champaign, 1910 N Neil St, Champaign
Check the website below, all ages
Create your own Winter Fox with Old Chicago. Use code FBEVENT35 for 35% off tickets. Advance registration is required at https://www.paintnite.com/events/winter-fox-at-old-chicago-pizza-taproom-champaign-10029576.
33rd Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Service of Celebration
5-7 p.m.
Krannert Center of the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana
Free, all ages
Since 1988, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee has awarded over 200 scholarships to local students attending colleges such as Parkland, University of Illinois, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This year we honor the memory of Dr. King with Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates as the keynote speaker.
