As you settle back into campus life this fall, it’s easy to fall into a strict routine of schoolwork and studying. Take some time for yourself and squeeze one of these events into your schedule for some fun.
Paul Dresher’s Sound Maze
Ease into the semester with a musical adventure in Sound Maze, an interactive art installation featuring new, unique instruments. No musical experience is necessary for this creative experience, where visitors can interact with the art to make music of their own.
This exhibit is open from Aug. 23 to Sept. 7, and more information can be found on the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ website.
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Millie Wilson: The Museum of Lesbian Dreams
Depicting three decades of multimedia artist Millie Wilson’s work, this exhibition runs from Aug. 29, 2024, to March 1, 2025.
The event’s opening reception will be held in the Main Gallery and Link Gallery at the Krannert Art Museum. Grab a dessert, tour the artwork and listen to remarks from the curators of the exhibit David Evans Frantz and Amy L. Powell.
More information can be found on the Krannert Art Museum’s website.
Chad Lawson: breathe
If you’re feeling stressed from the start of the semester, check out Chad Lawson’s meditative musical experience.
Using neuroscience, live music and meditative techniques, attendees are invited to sit onstage and learn how to “breathe.”
The event is on Sept. 7 in the Foellinger Great Hall. More information can be found on KCPA’s Website.
PYGMALION
Featuring artists like Royel Otis, Joe Pera and X Ambassadors, the PYGMALION music festival is sure to provide all sorts of entertainment. The festival will be held from Sept. 19-21 in various locations. Tickets and more information can be found on PYGMALION’s website.
The Hair Band Experience
Tease your hair and get ready to rock out on Sept. 27 — the Virginia Theatre is turning back time to the era of hair bands with this live music experience. The show will feature tributes to Def Leppard, Poison and Bon Jovi.
This event is not alcohol-free. Tickets and more information can be found on the Virginia Theatre’s website.
Crop Sciences Harvest Open House
Sponsored by the Department of Crop Sciences, this interactive is open to the public. It will feature plant and science-based activities and is free to attend.
The open house will be held on Sept. 28. The location and more information can be found on the University of Illinois’ calendar of events.
Jen Everett: Could you dim the lights?
Catch the end of KAM’s current exhibit, featuring the photography of Jen Everette.
The last day for this exhibit is on Oct. 5. More information can be found on the KAM’s website.
Taste of Culture in the Orange Room
Much like the spring semester’s recurrent event, this semester’s taste of culture will feature food, beverages and learning opportunities.
The first Taste of Culture will be on Sept. 9 in the Orange Room in the Main Library. More information can be found on the University of Illinois’ calendar of events.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2024! / ¡Celebración del mes de la herencia hispana 2024!
This celebration will be held in The Urbana Free Library. Featuring stories, music and crafts, this event is suitable for all ages.
This event will be held on Oct. 12 in the Lewis Auditorium in the Urbana Free Library. More information can be found on the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies calendar of events.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
This distinguished orchestra will perform on Nov. 7, in the Foellinger Great Hall. Tickets are not yet available, but more information can be found on the Krannert Center’s website.
Skill-Building Programming: Test Anxiety
This conference and workshop are sponsored by the Counseling Center. Prepare for midterm season by attending this workshop to navigate your anxiety.
This event will be held on Nov 18. Registration is required, and the location is provided with registration. More information can be found on the Counseling Center’s calendar of events
Champaign-Urbana AgTech Breakfast
Explore the industry of agriculture by listening to local leaders and professionals at this breakfast conference on Dec 4.
This event is invite-only. If you’re interested, check the University of Illinois’ calendar of events to learn about registration.
Fall 2024 Student Health Make-a-Thon
Carle Illinois College of Medicine will host their annual Make-a-Thon on Dec. 7. This event is designed for future physicians to work across disciplines with team members in the community to innovate healthcare solutions.
For more information check the Carle Illinois College of Medicine’s calendar of events.
The Nutcracker
End your Fall semester with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, which will play nightly from Dec. 5-8 at the Tyrone Festival Theatre. For more information check the KCPA’s website.
