Events for Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Live music

Lara Driscoll
V. Picasso - 6:00pm
Join V. Picasso's as they present Lara Driscoll. Driscoll is an aspiring pianist who has been playing for many years in the CU area. She... More »  

Corn Desert Ramblers
Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd. - 9:00pm
The Corn Desert Ramblers are a local band who played their first show with their current lineup booked as the Flat Land String Band at... More »  

DJ

Retro Night
Chester Street - 9:00pm
Retro Night at C-Street with DJ Substitute. Bingo with wild prizes from 10-12. No cover and $3 pitchers.... More »  

Karaoke

Paul Faber hosts Dragon Karaoke
The Clark Bar - 9:00pm
Dragon Karaoke every Tuesday hosted by Paul Faber. Drink Specials: $3.00 Call Drinks $3.00 Jager Bombs For more information Visit The Clark Bar's Web site... More »  

CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke featuring DJ Switch
Bentley's Pub - 9:30pm
RockStar Karaoke featuring DJ Switch every Tuesday night. For more host information Visit RockStar Karaoke's Web site For more venue information Visit Bentley's Pub's MySpace... More »  

CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke featuring Matt Fear
Boltini Lounge - 10:00pm
RockStar Karaoke featuring Matt Fear every Monday night. Drink Specials: $4 "liquid talent" martinis All made with Svedka. Apple’tini * Lemondrop * X-boyfriend For more host informationVisit RockStar Karaoke's... More »  

Open mic

This Iz US Tuesday
Highdive - 9:00pm
All poets, comics, singers, dancers, and musicians are welcomed. Come show us what you've got. Signups are between 9-10pm.... More »  

Open Mic Night hosted by Mike Ingram
Cowboy Monkey - 10:00pm
Aspiring musicians old and new...bring your acoustic (or electric) guitar along with your friends and show the world what you've got (on Cowboy Monkey's killer... 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

The Band of the Irish Guards featuring the Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - 7:30pm
Instantly recognizable in their white-belted red coats and black bearskin hats as they accompany the Mounting of the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace, the members... More »  

Zoo Improv @ Indi Go Gallery
9:00pm
Zoo Improv Troupe will be performing at Indi Go Gallery every Tuesday at 9pm. (Starting time will be 8:00pm starting in October) There is a $2... 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

Lectures

Know Your University | Flat, Fast, and First Class: The 2010 Illinois Marathon
University YMCA - 12:00pm
Speaker: Mike Lindemann, co-director of 2010 Christie Clinic Marathon Talk Description: In April of 2009, over 9,000 people from across the United States took part in... More »  

Botox vs. Dysport
5:30pm
Find out which is right for you at this lecture. What are these products and why are they the number one procedure in medical practices... More »  

Libido Launchers
6:30pm
10 couple strategies.... More »  

American Punk and Folk: Kissing Cousins or Bitter Enemies?
Allen Hall - 7:00pm
Join nationally recognized “northern roots” singer Tim Eriksen. Tim Eriksen is "widely regarded as the best ballad singer of his generation" (BBC Radio). He combines... More »  

Recreation

Weekly Red Pin Bowling Special
Illini Union - 6:00pm
Win FREE games of bowling when you strike and the head pin is RED. ... More »  

Game-playing

Puzzle Exchange
Rantoul Public Library - 2:00pm
The Rantoul Public Library will have its monthly Puzzle Exchange. Like to work puzzles but have done all of yours? Bring your gently... More »  

Role Playing Games
Rantoul Public Library - 6:30pm
Be a Hero! The Role Playing Game Group lets you take control of your own superhero. RPG Group is open to all interested players High... More »  

Boltini T-N-T w/ Cara Maurizi
Boltini Lounge - 7:00pm
Tuesday Night Trivia with with Cara Maurizi every Tuesday at Boltini Lounge. Drink Special: $3.50 Bacardi Rum Mixers(All flavors) For more venue information Visit Boltini Lounge's Web... More »  

WPGU presents Trivia Diner hosted by Fishing With Dynamite
Canopy Club - 7:00pm
Trivia starts at 7:00p. Trivia Diner is the newest addition to Canopy Club's line-up of weekly events. Each Tuesday night starting at 7:00pm (sign up... More »  

Literary

"Curioser and Curioser: The Games and Mindgames of Lewis Carroll" Exhibit
8:30am
To coincide with the soon-to-be-released Tim Burton film, "Alice in Wonderland," collection items on exhibit in The Rare Book & Manuscript Library at the University... More »  

Red Herring Fiction Workshop
Channing-Murray Foundation - 7:30pm
Weekly fiction workshop! This workshop is free and open to writers of all levels. Come to share work in progress or to listen to the... More »  

Volunteer

UC Books to Prisoners work session
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 7:00pm
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

Story Time
Champaign Public Library - 6:30pm
Busy parents and storytime fans are invited to attend this year-round evening storytime. Come any Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7 p.m. For ages 2... More »  

Explore Mammals of Illinois
Rantoul Public Library - 7:00pm
Learn about common Illinois mammals. See taxidermy animals, skins, and skulls. Discover where these animals live, what they eat and how to identify... More »  

Miscellaneous

Teen and adult winter reading program
Mahomet Public Library - All Day
The Mahomet Public Library encourages teens and adults to relax with a good book this winter. Participate in the teen and adult winter reading program... More »  

Speed Dating at Po' Boys
Po' Boys - 6:30pm
Want to try some speed dating? We know you do. Come to Po' Boys and get 5 minute dates. Register by February 5 by emailing... More »  

Support Groups

Freedom From Smoking
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District - 5:30am
This is an eight-session program that meets once each week (two meetings during Quit Week). The classes are designed to help smokers understand their habit,... More »  

Emotions Anonymous
Faith United Methodist Church - 7:30am
Emotions Anonymous is based on the same program introduced and used by Alcoholics Anonymous. If your emotions, such as depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, or anger,... More »