General Events

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Monday, September 29, 2025

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Monday, October 6, 2025

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

  • Register for Founders Week October 8-11, 2025
    • All Day
    • Research Park

    Founders Week celebrates our collective entrepreneurial successes and showcases the innovative ecosystem that fosters groundbreaking ventures.

    • All Day
    • Locations Vary (see flyer)

    Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.

  • Photo of Katherine Dunham
    • 7:30 pm
    • Krannert Center, Tryon Festival Theatre, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

    October Dance features the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work Afrique, choreographed in 1949. This production is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. Choreographers Rena Butler and Dr. C. Kemal Nance premier new works; Dr. Cynthia Oliver performs spoken word; and Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with Sonia D'Orléans Juste.

    • 7:30 pm
    • Krannert Center, Studio Theatre, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

    Grammy Winner, Doris Duke Artist, and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow, saxophonist Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often-contradictory poles of innovation and tradition.

    • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Urbana's Farmer's Market at the Square: Corner of Illinois and Vine Streets

  • man in shorts, socks, shoes, holding a red ball, standing on grass, only the lower half of his body is visible
    • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    You are invited to enter a playful, restorative greenspace inside the museum. Soft artificial turf covers the gallery floor, inviting visitors to slow down and stretch out. By creating a visual and tactile interruption in typical museum spaces, Rest Lab 8: Greenspace, provides a calm, grounding atmosphere for people to gather. :: Rest Lab is co-curated by Kamila Glowacki a

    • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Room 2027

    • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Lincoln Square Mall, South Hallway

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Urbana Free Library, Lewis Auditorium

  • National Arab Orchestra
    • 7:30 pm
    • Foellinger Great Hall, 709 S. Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801

    Join us for National Arab Orchestra Live featuring the NAO Takht Ensemble under the direction of Michael Ibrahim! Experience a captivating program that showcases the vibrant musical traditions of the Arab world, celebrating its rich heritage and diversity. Don't miss this enchanting evening of cultural exploration and artistry!

    • 7:30 pm
    • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

Sunday, October 12, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

    • All Day
    • Locations Vary (see flyer)

    Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.

Monday, October 13, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

    • All Day
    • Chicagoland Area

    • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Urbana's Farmer's Market at the Square: Corner of Illinois and Vine Streets

    • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    • Lincoln Square Mall, 201 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801

    Join us for a fun day of hands-on science! Talk with scientists and explore exhibits and activities including learning how organisms relate to each other on the Tree of Life, extracting strawberry DNA to make necklaces, and understanding how genomics pervades every aspect of our daily lives. Although designed for K-12 children, all members of the community are welcome.

    • 10:00 - 11:30 am
    • School of Social Work Room 2027

    In this special session during IlliniFest, come to Room #2027 to learn about how the School of Social Work empowers students to transform their passion for helping others into a meaningful career—and envision yourself creating a future filled with purpose at Illinois!

  • Illini Fest. October 18, 2025
    • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Illini Union | Main Library

    Join us at IlliniFest on Saturday, October 18th for our biggest open house of the year! Come visit the University Library at the Resource Fair in the Illini Union (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Take a guided or self-guided tour of the Main Library (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.)

  • Fukushima artists
    • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Please join Japan House for tea ceremonies and for an art show/sale and talks by four visiting artists from Fukushima at Fall Open House!

    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    Come experience immersive sound as you view artworks at Krannert Art Museum! Members of Improvisers Exchange Ensemble will create soundscapes in the galleries through site-specific solo performance and collective improvisation in reflection and response to artwork on display.

Sunday, October 19, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Saturday, October 25, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Sunday, October 26, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Monday, October 27, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Thursday, October 30, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Friday, October 31, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Saturday, November 1, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.