Events for Saturday, November 21, 2009

Live music

U.I. Jam Band
Bentley's Pub - 12:00pm
The U.I Jam Band will be performing some great tunes. So come on down to Bentley's tonight.... More »

Dinner w/ Panache
Jim Gould Restaurant - 5:00pm
Live jazz music is played every Friday & Saturday night as well as Sunday during brunch. For more information: Visit, Jim Gould website... More »

No Secret
Iron Post - 6:00pm
Come see No Secret at the Iron Post. For more information check out http://www.myspace.com/ironpostbar ... More »

Road Song
7:00pm
Come see Road Song in their acoustic performance at Jackson Avenue Coffee. Their styles vary in multiple genres including acoustic rock, blues, country, and much... More »

Monte Montgomery
Canopy Club - 7:00pm
Monte Montgomery has taken the acoustic guitar beyond anyone's expectations. With his amazing fretwork, unique combination finger and pick style playing through trailblazing "chordal" thoroughfares... More »

IMC Shows Presents: Ferrocene3 meets Tree Thump
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 8:00pm
Rooted in Urbana Champaign's improvised music community is Ferrocene3 an ambient, avaunt world ensemble featuring Jason Finkelman exploring his use of laptop electronics and percussion... More »

Metal Show at Po' Boys
Po' Boys - 8:00pm
Thrash Zombie and 2-3 other bands will rock the night with some heavy metal! For more information on Thrash Zombie go to http://www.myspace.com/goretesque... More »

Schizer/ Special appearance by the Captain Morgan Girls!
Memphis on Main - 9:00pm
Bluesy, Drunky, Funky, Rock! - Givin’ you their all with tunes from Black Sabbath, ZZ Top, Primus, & much more! Visit http://www.myspace.com/schizerlive for more information.... More »

New Riders of the Golden Maize
Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd. - 9:00pm
New Riders of the Golden Maize will be returning to the Rose Bowl Tavern on Saturday November 21 from 9 pm to 1 am. New... More »

This Is Versailles w/ John Hoeffleur and Withershins
Mike 'n' Molly's - 9:00pm
This is Versailles create an infectious combination of art rock, post-punk, shoegaze and stoner metal. Both polished and abrasive, regimented and unruly, their music blurs... More »

The Sugar Prophets
Cowboy Monkey - 9:30pm
The Sugar Prophets combine a group of veteran local musicians A.J. "Apple Jack" Williams, Al Chapman, and Bob Weber, with veteran musician David "Lucky" Wiser,... More »

Me, Him and Charlie Miller
Iron Post - 9:30pm
Come see Me, Him, and Charlie Miller perform at the Iron Post. The band with 40+ years of collective experience offers their audience the genre... More »

Constant Velocity with Brother Embassy
Bentley's Pub - 10:00pm
"A perfect blend of punk rock and pop, Bloomington trio Constant Velocity combine equal parts Violent Femmes and Minutemen to craft four irresistibly winning and... More »

DJ

DJ Hollywood
It'll Do 2 - 9:00pm
DJ Hollywood spins some great tracks every Saturday at It'll Do 2.... More »

Hip Hop at Bradley's II
Bradley's II - 9:00pm
Saturdays are Hip Hop with DJs Mr. Mixx and Mondo! After midnight DJ plays requests. Doors open at 9 p.m. and close at 2 a.m.... More »

Kosmo at Soma
Soma Ultralounge - 10:00pm
DJ Kosmo gets free reign to create a downtown Champaign party. Playing upscale hip-hop, pop, funk, disco, R&B, old school, house music and bringing a... More »

Saturday Night Throwdown featuring DJ Mertz
Boltini Lounge - 10:00pm
Every Saturday at Boltini Lounge, DJ Mertz spins funk, disco and house from 10 pm to close.... More »

Dance Pop
Chester Street - 10:00pm
Dance Pop music is played for dancing every Saturday night at C-Street. Open dance floor and 2 bars available. For more information: Call (217) 356-5607... More »

DJ Tugs
Highdive - 10:00pm
DJ Tugs spins some great tracks at the Highdive.... More »

DJ Tim Williams
Highdive - 11:00pm
Get your groove on every Saturday night with resident DJ Tim Williams spinning a killer (re)mix of top-40, house, dance-pop, and even a splash of... More »

Karaoke

CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke featuring Matt Fear
Senator's Bar & Grill - 9:00pm
RockStar Karaoke featuring Matt Fear every Saturday night. For more band information: Visit, RockStar Karaoke website For more venue information: Visit, Senator Inn's website... More »

Dragon Karaoke with Paul Faber
CJ Dane's - 9:00pm
Every Friday & Saturday Night from 9 pm to 1 am, Karaoke with Paul Faber Dragon Productions. Huge selection of songs with a mellow atmosphere.... More »

Movies

Movie Times
If you're feeling like a night out at the movies, we've got you covered.
Check out our movie section for show times, movie synposes, reviews and more.
Show Times

Stage

ZOO IMPROV @ The Iron Post
Iron Post - 8:00pm
Zoo Improv Troupe will be performing at The Iron Post every third Wednesday at 8:00pm. There will be a $4 cover charge. The Iron... More »

Zombie Prom
The Station Theatre - 8:00pm
For the third show of its 38th season, The Celebration Company presents the hit off-Broadway musical Zombie Prom, written by the team of Dana Rowe... More »

Sporting Event

UFC 106
Fireside Bar and Grill - 12:00am
Televising UFC 106... More »

Men's Fighting Illini Basketball- Presbyterian (Las Vegas Invitational)
Assembly Hall - 7:00pm
Come watch the men's basketball Presbyterian Las Vegas Invitational.... More »

Festivals

Food Not Bombs
West Side Park - 6:00pm
Food Not Bombs serves free vegetarian/vegan food every Saturday at West Side Park to anyone that wants to eat. Food Not Bombs is a response... More »

Markets

Lincoln Square Village Holiday Market
Lincoln Square Village - 8:00am
Do you enjoy the festive, community atmosphere of the Farmers’ Market? Searching for the perfect holiday gift? The Lincoln Square Village Holiday Market is very... More »

Art Exhibit

First, Second, 11-24, 60 Hike
Indi Go Art Gallery - 12:00pm
Art exhibition by Phil Strang. It includes over 60 original paitings plus Giclee prints and unique items and 2010 calndars of his artwork. Some of... More »

Art

More Art & Museum Listings
Champaign County has an abundance of permanent and long-term exhibits for you to visit. These regularly occurring attractions are listed in a more detailed format in the art section.
Ongoing art and museum exhibits

Craft League Art Fair
Urbana Civic Center - 10:00am
Featuring: Basketry Ceramics Fiber Fiber/batik Glass Jewelry Painting/printmaking Photography Woodworking... More »

Volunteer

Holiday Decorating
11:00am
The Champaign Downtown Association is looking for volunteers for holiday decorating. Volunteers will assist with hanging up the decorations that are downtown during the holidays... More »

UC Books to Prisoners work session
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 3:00pm
Urbana-based project providing books to Illinois inmates at no cost. They offer books by mail to all Illinois inmates and operate lending libraries in our... More »

Kids & Families

Fairies and Fairy Houses Playshop for Kids - with Rebecca Flores
Amara Yoga & Arts - 10:00am
It’s getting colder outside. The fairies in your backyard need a place to stay for winter. Join us for tea, cookies, and mornings filled with... More »

Community

Run for the Library 5k and Breakfast
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve - 8:30am
5K Run/Walk & Pancake & Sausage Breakfast - Saturday, November 21, 2009. Race Time: 9 am Breakfast: 8:30-10:30 am All participants will receive... More »

Fundraisers

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Food Drive
Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas - All Day
Donate your canned goods and other non-perishable food items at Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas in support of the Eastern Illinois Foodbank from Monday, November 9th... More »

Friends of the Urbana Free Library Fall Book Sale
Urbana Free Library - 9:00am
The Friends of the Urbana Free Library will hold their Fall Book Sale from Nov 19 - 23. There will be a presale for... More »

Illini Media

Illio Yearbook Senior Pictures
Illini Media - 9:00am
Don't forget to get your SENIOR PICTURE! When you come in you can enter to win a FREE PAIR of DADS WEEKEND FOOTBALL TICKETS!! Photos... More »

Illini News and Interviews
4:00pm
Come listen in on the Illini News and Interviews newest programs at 3pm and 4pm. Hear the student-run Illini Union Board disuss the 150+ programs... More »

"Tri the Illini"- (FITers) Phenomenal Fighting Illini Triathlon Club to appear on UI-7 cable tv show "Illini News and Interviews
5:00pm
"Illini News and Interviews", a weekly public affairs television talk show created, produced, and directed by Illini's own college of media students enrolled in the... More »

Support Groups

Celebrate Recovery Addiction Support Group
First Christian Church - 10:00am
Support group for recovery from addiction and destructive coping behaviors from 10 to 11 a.m. every Saturday. For more information call 493-2300... More »

Food & Drink

Saturday Deals
White Horse Inn - 11:00am
Drink and Food Specials:½ price appetizers until 6PM$2 Dr. shotsLemondrop Mentholptus French kiss Fireball Kamikazi Red-Headed Slut Washington Apple Alabama Slama Sex on the Beach $1 off all sandwiches Premium drafts - $3... More »

Sensational Saturdays Wine Tasting
Sun Singer Wine & Spirits - 1:00pm
Sun Singer offers complimentary wine tastings every Saturday afternoon between 12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. They also offer lunch in the Wine Bar Cafe.... More »