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].
Feb. 1
3D Scanning Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Illinois MakerLab, 515 East Gregory Dr BIF 3030, Champaign
$15, all ages
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Participate in the 3D print workshop to learn how 3D printing can be applied and to get your printed head scan. The workshop will count towards the completion of the MakerLab’s Digital Maker Certificate. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-printing-workshop-tickets-17347885994.
Internship/Research Panel
6-7 p.m.
Armory 345, 505 E Armory Ave, Champaign
Free, all ages
Curious about how to engage yourself with jobs related to security? Come out on Thursday to meet a panel of experts in security who will teach you how to get a research position or internship in the field.
Assassins Illinois Theatre
7:30-9 p.m. (Feb 1-Feb 3)
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana
N/A, all ages
Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Stephen Sondheim and librettist John Weidman take aim at American ideals of prosperity and fortune. Illinois Theatre presents this powerful musical examination of the blood-curdling (and banal) impulses of would-be assassins who pursue their own versions of the American dream.
Dan Durley + The Bashful Youngens
8:30 p.m.
The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana
$8, 18+
Dan Durley is an acoustic artist that is based out of Chicago. The Bashful Youngens is a local duo based out of Champaign composed of Carrie Chandler & Aaron Short. Both performers are joined by The Speedbumps, an indie folk rock band based out of Kent, OH.
Feb. 2
LinkedIn and Job Search Resources for International Students
4-5:30 p.m.
Career Center Interview Suite Room 213 at 616 E. Green Street, Champaign
Free, all ages
Capitalize on this event to learn how to use job search engines to more effectively look for job opportunities. This event is sponsored by LinkedIn, Handshake and myvisajobs.com, which will guide you in creating a good profile for interviews. Bring your laptop.
Illini Women’s Gymnastics vs. Michigan | Salute to Service
7-9 p.m.
Huff Hall, 1206 S 4th St, Champaign
TBA, all ages
Watch Illinois women’s gymnastics spar with Michigan. The match also features giveaways, such as pink ribbons, shirts, and television raffle, for all those who have been affected by breast cancer.
Art by Tattoo Artists Reception
7-10 p.m.
The Gilbert Gallery, 102 W. Main St, Urbana
Free, all ages
A number of talented artists who work in local tattoo studios will be represented in the gallery.
The Nickel and Dimes Band
7-10 p.m.
VFW Post 630, 1303 E. Main St, Urbana
Free, all ages
Powerful blended harmonies, slick guitar and bass riffs, and synchronized rhythmic beats are what you can expect at a Nickel & Dimes performance. Together, members Garry Collett, Nicole Collett, Dave Cooper, Gary Wallace (Wally), and Zakk Burke share their musical talents and passion for music by performing live music.
The Great Cover Up
8 p.m. (Feb 2-Feb 3)
The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana
$10, 18+
The 27th Annual Great Cover Up 2018! The next installment of the legendary event will once again include 30+ local bands, and this year will be spread out over the first 3 Fridays and Saturday in February at 3 different venues. Proceeds from the annual benefit with be donated to the C-U One-To-One Mentoring program, the Matthew C. Farrell Memorial (scholarship) Fund, and the Urbana Middle School Bands program.
DJ Hugh Jeffner | Opening Set: Chaboi
10 p.m.- 2 a.m.
The Hub Champaign, 601 S. 1st St. #102, Champaign
$5, all ages
Head out to The Hub Champaign on Friday to enjoy DJ Hugh Jeffner’s set of EDM music and be surrounded by multiple TVs placed throughout the hub.
Feb. 3
Charger Classic Archery Tournament
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Chargers Archery Club, 913 Crescent Dr, Champaign
$3, all ages
Watch some of the top archers in Illinois compete and get free gifts by participating in raffles. A parent shoot will be available for $5 throughout the event, too.
Coffee Cupping
10-11 a.m.
Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign
Contact [email protected] for the price., all ages
Join Brewlab to train your tongue to discern different types of coffee so that you look more classy. This event features tasting of Halfwit Coffee Roasters, Goshen Coffee Company, and Columbia Street Roastery. Seating is limited to 15 people, so RSVP to reserve your spot at http://bit.ly/2FcDC05.
Super Shrimp Sale in Champaign
10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Feb 3-Feb 4)
My County Market, 331 Stoughton Street, Champaign
$12.99, all ages
Indulging in pudgy shrimps is almost impossible for college students. But this time, with a little help from County Market, you have a chance to gobble up shrimps at a mild cost.
Just Peachy
1-2 p.m.
Hammerhead Coffee, 608 E. University Avenue, Champaign
Free, all ages
Enjoy free music performed by Just Peachy, a father and daughter acoustic duo whose music ranges from the 60’s through contemporary pop.
A Cappella with The Other Guys
3-3:45 p.m.
Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign
Free, all ages
Watch the renowned Other Guys’ a cappella performance coupled with musicality and a great sense of humor. The concert is specifically tailored to kids and their families as part of their “Live! Music for Kids” series.
Adults Only Owl Prowl
7-9 p.m.
Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway Ave, Urbana
$9-$14, 15+
Explore Busey Woods at night in search of owls with Illinois Natural History Survey Avian Specialist Tara Beveroth. After the hike, meet the Anita Purves Nature Center’s resident screech owls and warm up with hot chocolate. Dress for wet, cold and slippery conditions. Hikes are on non-paved or boardwalk trails. Pre-registration is required by calling 217-367-1544 or online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/urbanaparks/Activity_Search/6061.
“Marshall”
7-9 p.m.
Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Free w/ iCard, all ages
The film “Marshall” is about Thurgood Marshall, a lawyer for the NAACP. He teams up with Sam Friedman on a sexual assault case, and the two men build a defense while contending with racist and anti-Semitic views.
Feb. 4
Artifact Encounters
1-3:30 p.m.
Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St, Urbana
Free, all ages
Get up close on mini-tours of exhibits and collections, try hands-on artifacts, and go head to head with your friends playing some new multicultural board games.
Hands Free Workshop
2-3:30 p.m.
Amara Yoga & Arts, 300 S. Broadway Ave, Urbana
$20-$25, all ages
Wrist pain is an issue for many who work with wrists, like massage therapists, office workers, and athletes. This workshop will show ways to practice yoga without pain and explore novel therapies for recovery. Andy Hamblin is a registered yoga teacher. He has put his Ph.D. in biology/genetics to use in fitness, outdoor adventures, and healing arts.
Advanced Python Workshop
2-4 p.m.
1320 Digital Computer Lab, 1304 W. Springfield, Urbana
Free, all ages
This workshop will be focusing on the following topics: Functions, Different Data Structures in Python, Using libraries in Python, List Comprehension.
