Aroma Café 118 N. Neil St.

Artist Cheryl Cameron’s acrylic paintings of her impression of people, cares, landscapes and whatever strikes her or whatever she is in love with at the moment is the perfect companion to your coffee and pastries.

The Blind Pig 102 N. Walnut St.

Writers from the Red Herring Fiction Writers Workshop will read their works at one of Champaign’s most celebrated bar. The reading will be from 5-8 p.m. and will include the works of Gary Doherty, Hilary Taylor Holbrook, Elaine Fowler Palencia, Scott Solomon, Carolyn Trimble and Ralph Trimble.

Jim Gould Restaurant 1 E. Main St.

Latin American artist Fernando Ramirez will demonstrate acrylics on April 18 from noon to 3 p.m. Weather permitting, he will be on the plaza outside of the restaurant. In the event of rain, he will be inside.

Blues BBQ 1103 W. Oregon

Enjoy sweet and tangy barbecue while admiring artist Tatiana Titoya’s “African Dreams” and “Mythical Characters” series. This is a series of prints in the original technique of polystyrene engraving and paintings of African masks.

Red Herring 1209 W. Oregon St.

Video installations, paintings and sculptures will be on display in the chapel. After feasting your eyes upon those, head downstairs for musical performances and culinary treats from the vegan restaurant.

The Morning Cup & More 202 N. Race St.

Enjoy Jan Chandler’s photography of European scenes at one of Urbana’s newest coffee shops.