Events for Thursday, September 02, 2010

Live music

TwoYou Duo
The Clark Bar - 7:00pm
The TwoYou Duo consists of Jesse Francis on the electric violin and keyboards and Dave Cooper on vocals and acoustic guitar. They will be playing... More »

Dave Easley
Aroma Cafe - 7:00pm
Enjoy a night of Jam Band, Folk Rock, and Jazz music.... More »

Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr
AnSun - 7:00pm
Every Thursday Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr play a variety of classic rock and blues on AnSun's spacious outdoor patio. ... More »

U of I Jazz Combo (Carillo)
Iron Post - 7:00pm
Enjoy some jazz music at the Iron Post.... More »

Roberta Sparrow
Mike 'n Molly's - 8:00pm
Get your live music fix with hardcore punk/rock band Roberta Sparrow... More »

Jookabox
Canopy Club - 9:00pm
Come out and rock with Jookabox, the psychedelic, soul and punk band native to Indiana with special guest Sunset Stallion and TBA. ... More »

Gypsy Collabo
Cowboy Monkey - 10:00pm
Enjoy a night a live music with the band, self claimed as rock meets hip-hop, Gypsy Collabo. Opening acts: The Hypa Twins and to be... More »

DJ

Milk & Cookies at Klub Kam's
Kam's - 8:00pm
U of I's own DJs Milk and Cookies will provide your dance party every Thursday night at Kam's... More »

DJ Dustin
Red Star Liquors - 9:00pm
DJ Dustin from Board Boutique spins with guest DJs Kosmo and Jesse. Also, don't miss out on a skateboard giveaway.... More »

Stitches at The Clark Bar
The Clark Bar - 10:00pm
Stitches is a weekly Goth night with DJ Rick Bats and DJ Kannibel. No cover.... More »

REMIXXX Thursdays with DJ Bob Bass
Soma Ultralounge - 10:00pm
Enjoy a weekly remix party where DJ Bob Bass spins Top-40s with a twist.... More »

Open Deck Night
Radio Maria - 10:00pm
Every Thursday the decks will be open at Radio Maria for up and coming DJs to get a shot at one of downtown's hot spots.... More »

Ritmo Thursdays
V. Picasso - 10:00pm
3AM Promo and DJ Luniks present the brand new Ritmo Thursdays at V. Picasso. Come dance the night away to the latin beats of bachata,... More »

DJ A-Ron
Highdive - 10:00pm
DJ A-Ron will be spinning on $1 you call it night. Drink specials: Well/Liquor Drinks - $1 Domestic Beers - $1... More »

Dance Music

Swing Dance
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) - 9:00pm
Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a free night of swing dance with The Swing Society.... More »

Karaoke

DJ Bange
Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd. - 8:30pm
DJ Bange hosts karaoke at Rosebowl Tavern every Thursday.... More »

CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke
Senator's Bar & Grill - 9:00pm
The best karaoke and one of the hottest shows around, is RockStar Karaoke. Top notch sound and lighting, great personalities, the largest song selection, and... More »

Liquid Courage Karaoke
Memphis on Main - 9:00pm
Show of your karaoke skills every Thursday! Drink specials: $2 domestic bottles, $3.50 Captain Morgan, $6.50 Quart Jars of Deliciousness... More »

C-U Karaoke Idol Competition: C-U Rollers Fundraiser
Memphis on Main - 9:00pm
Think you can sing? We'll let the flat-track roller derby dolls the C-U Rollers be the judge of that. Each week will feature a different... More »

CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke
Fireside Bar and Grill - 9:00pm
The best karaoke and one of the hottest shows around, is RockStar Karaoke. Top notch sound and lighting, great personalities, the largest song selection, and... More »

CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke
Bentley's Pub - 10:00pm
The best karaoke and one of the hottest shows around, is RockStar Karaoke. Top notch sound and lighting, great personalities, the largest song selection, and... 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

Global Girls in Focus: "Peace by Peace: Women in the Frontlines" Documentary Showing
Women's Resources Center - 7:00pm
This documentary profiles courageous women on the front-lines of rebuilding post-crises societies.... More »

Stage

The Little Mermaid
The Little Theatre on the Square - 10:30am
Part of the Theatre For Young Audiences series. Call 728-7375 for tickets.... More »

Comedy Night
Jupiter's II - 7:00pm
Table magicians before the comedians. Eat, drink, laugh.... More »

U of I's Got Talent
Illini Union - 8:00pm
Come see a showcase of talents in U of I's own version of the popular talent show.... More »

Markets

Farmer's Market
3:00pm
The market will have cooking demonstrations, entertainment for all ages, food, and of course vendors to provide you with all the fresh produce you can... 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

Recreation

Lunch Time Skates
Ice Arena - 11:15am
Come to skate at the Ice Arena for a break in between classes.... More »

Game-playing

Nintendo Wii
Illini Union - 1:00pm
Play your favorite Wii games... More »

BBQ and Bags
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Campus Center - 6:00pm
Come eat hamburgers and play bags... More »

Volunteer

UC Books to Prisoners Work Session
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 2:00pm
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

Preschool Story Time
Rantoul Public Library - 10:00am
Bring your little ones to sing songs, dance, listen to stories and do a craft on a weekly theme. Meets every Thursday... More »

Baby Time
Douglass Branch Library - 10:30am
Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. ... More »

Lunch on the Lawn
Rantoul Public Library - 12:15pm
Listen to fishy tales and seafaring adventures while you eat your brown bag lunch. Every Thursday.... More »

Rookie Cooks
Champaign Public Library - 3:00pm
Discover how healthy eating can taste good, as well as be good for you. For middle and high school students. No registration needed.... More »

ARTfusion
Douglass Branch Library - 4:00pm
Children of all ages are invited to make a craft at the Branch.... More »

Bengali Storytime
Champaign Public Library - 6:30pm
Join us for a special storytime for 3 to 5 year-olds. This program is part of a fall series of bilingual story programs on the first... More »

Community

IMC Shows Group Meeting: Community Booking Collective
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 7:00pm
The Shows Group is a consensus-run group of volunteers who put on shows and live events at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center's community-run venue. Shows... More »

Mind/Body/Spirit

Core Yoga
Amara Yoga & Arts - 12:00pm
This medium-intensity yoga class focuses on core engagement and breath connection to strengthen your abdomen and back, creating a strong center. This class will provide... More »

Hot Yoga
12:00pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga practiced in a heated room at Evolve Fitness Center in downtown Champaign. The instructor, Yoga Mary, CYT, can adjust the flow to... More »

Iyengar Yoga
4:00pm
Learn the Iyengar method from devoted teachers through a progressive 12-week course. All beginners welcome. For more information and complete schedule go to www.yoga-cu.com or call... More »

Ashtanga Yoga
Amara Yoga & Arts - 5:30pm
Looking for a yoga class that will take your practice to the next level? Ashtanga Yoga emphasizes the union of breath with a rapid, flowing... More »

Yin Yoga
Amara Yoga & Arts - 7:00pm
Yin Yoga is a quiet and slow paced class designed to open the joints and lengthen the muscles of the body. It can be extremely... More »

Get Fit and Flexible at the Yoga Institute
7:30pm
Come learn B.K.S. Iyengar's detailed, energizing Asanas (postures) in a small class setting. Our teachers are highly trained in the Iyengar method, and emphasize correct... More »

Faith

Moms and Grandmas Group
University Baptist Church - 12:00pm
Moms & Grandmas Group... More »

Undergrad Bible Study
University Baptist Church - 8:30pm
A bible study for undergrad students is held at University Baptist Church.... More »

Miscellaneous

Poster Sale
Illini Union - 9:00am
It's a new school term. Get some cool posters and decorate your dorm/apartment. The sale is going on from now until Sept 3 at the... More »

The Bike Project: Open Hours
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 6:00pm
The Bike Project co-op offers a space, tools, and community to repair bikes, share knowledge, hold classes, and advocate for bikes in Urbana-Champaign. Open to everyone.... More »

Classes & Workshops

Upward Bound Program
McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation - 12:00pm
"Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance... More »

Beginning Swing Dance Lessons
University Place Christian Church - 6:00pm
Learn to swing dance! No prior dance experience, partner, or special shoes required.... More »

Restorative Circles Presentation and Practice Group
Champaign Public Library - 6:30pm
A weekly Restorative Circle (RC) practice group in Champaign. The group will meet on Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm in the Champaign Public Library (in one of the... More »

Support Groups

GROW in Illinois: Mental Health Support Group Program
Provena Covenant Medical Center - 6:00pm
Free weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, friendly and open to all. For more... More »

Food & Drink

Krannert Uncorked
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - 5:00pm
Come enjoy free beverage samples and occasionally a live band performing on Stage 5 every Thursday.... More »