College of Media Events Calendar

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

  • THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM show image featuring multiple animals and a shed in a grassy pasture
    • 2:00 - 5:00 pm
    • The Virginia Theatre, 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign, IL 61820

    "The Biggest Little Farm" Film Screening and Popup Farmers Market

    THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance, the Chester’s unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination.

Friday, August 22, 2025

  • Meet Media
    • 1:30 - 3:00 pm
    • South Quad

    Meet Media

    First-year and incoming transfer students in the College of Media are invited to join us for Meet Media on Friday, August 22, from 1:30-3 p.m., on the South Quad (across the street from the Undergraduate Library).

Monday, August 25, 2025

Thursday, August 28, 2025

  • In the forefront a man and woman are having a conversation while a band plays on a stage in the background.
    • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
    • Morrissey Park, 1209 Harrington Drive, Champaign, IL 61821

    Jazz in the Park

    Make your summer a swingin’ one and come out for Champaign Park District's annual Jazz in the Park concerts! The August concert will feature Forebeat, Kurt Reeder, ORGANization, and Andrew Binder's C. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

  • A-train of Ther'Up.Y performing on the drums with stage lights and fog in the foreground.
    • 8:00 - 11:55 pm
    • Market Street Stage, 118 N. Market St., Champaign, IL 61820

    Ther'Up.Y Soul Jukebox Concert

    A-train and crew will be playing all the Funk, Soul, R&B hits for this "Soul Jukebox" themed performance. Get ready for smooth grooves that'll keep you dancing all night long! From classic Motown favorites to funky 70s jams and soulful ballads, this set is guaranteed to move your feet. This concert is part of the Champaign's The Beat on Market Street concert series.