It’s the time students least look forward to all semester. The UGL is crowded and the line at Espresso Royale may be out the door. While students may be focused on their studies this weekend, it may be helpful to clear their minds and take a break. The Daily Illini compiled a list of things to do during finals week:
*Friday, Dec. 9*
Lunchtime Express Power Flow with Certified Yoga Teacher Amanda Reagan
Noon to 12:50 p.m.
Amara Yoga & Arts, 300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana
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$12 drop-in or $99 for a 10-class pass
Crabb Family in Concert
7:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 600 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana
$25
Includes performances by Grammy-winner Jason Crabb
My Antonia
8 p.m.
The Station Theatre, 223 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana
$10 on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; $15 on Friday and Saturday
Reservations may be made by calling (217)384-4000 or by visiting www.stationtheatre.com.
*Saturday, Dec. 10*
Astral Convertible Stage Set
9 a.m.
Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
A 1989 dance piece by famed choreographer Trisha Brown, Astral Convertible original set consisted of eight interactive light and sound towers that responded to the motion of the dancers. The Stage Set is a re-imagination of the original performance.
Make it Rain: Mali Water Wompfest, with Positive Vibr8ions, Witte Rabbit, Sevio, Miss Amphetamine
10 p.m.
The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin, Urbana
$7 at the door
*Sunday, Dec. 11*
Big Dave’s Trivia at Cowboy Monkey
7 p.m.
6 Taylor Street, Champaign
Open Mic Nite at Phoenix
7 p.m.
215 S. Neil St., Champaign
*Monday, Dec. 12*
Hatha Yoga with Grace Giorgio
5:30 p.m.
Amara Yoga & Arts, 300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana
MELD: Monday Evening Life Drawing Group
7 p.m.
McGown Photography, 5801 W. Springfield., Champaign
$7
Monday Night Comedy
7 p.m.
Illini Union
*Tuesday, Dec. 13*
Revive, Restore, Relax: Weston Wellness
3 p.m.
Weston Residence Hall, Fourth Street and Gregory Drive, Champaign
Visit Weston’s Wellness Wing where you can create your own stress relief pack, visit with McKinley’s Stress Management Educator, or pick up other wellness related resources.
Slow Flow Yoga with Amanda Reagan
5:30 p.m.
Amara Yoga & Arts, 300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana
$12 drop in, $99 for a 10-class pass
Israeli Movie Club
7 p.m.
Hillel Foundation-The Margie and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life
503 E. John St., Champaign
*Wednesday, Dec. 14*
Donnie Heitler at the Great Impasta
6 to 9 p.m.
256 C Lincoln Square, Urbana
Salsa Dancing at Cowboy Monkey
10 p.m.
6 Taylor St., Champaign
*Thursday, Dec. 15*
Lunchtime Express Core with Maggie Taylor
Noon to 12:50 p.m.
Amara Yoga & Arts, 300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana
The Main Squeeze with Fresh Hops and TBA
9 p.m.
The Canopy Club
708 S. Goodwin, Urbana
$5 at the door
*Friday, Dec. 16*
Lunchtime Express Power Flow with Certified Yoga Teacher Amanda Reagan
Noon to 12:50 p.m.
Amara Yoga & Arts
300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana
$12 for drop in, $99 for 10-class pass