Events

Mercury Trivia

Wed., Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. and Wed., Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m.

The Range Bourbon & Brew

316 N. Main St., Chatham Chatham

Free

Bulletin Board

Teams of six or less. The top team will win a prize. 217-697-5080

Craig Russo 3G Jazz Quartet

Sat., Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m.

It's All About Wine

1305 Wabash Ave., Suite M, Springfield Springfield Area

free

Live Music

Three generations of Springfield jazz musicians. With Adrian Russo on piano, Buddy Rogers. saxophone; Craig Russo, drums; and Max Beckman, bass.

Wintree Wonderland

Nov. 14-Dec. 24

White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Free admission

Holiday Happenings, Children's Corner, Bulletin Board

Wintree Wonderland, a holiday tradition, is returning to White Oaks Mall. Explore the festive forest of decorated trees and creative window murals and vote for a favorite. Includes Santa's Workshop, a make-it/take-it opportunity and Cookies and Cocoa each weekend. Hosted by local organizations raising funds for their needs. The Mini O'Bierne Crisis Nursery Holiday Store is across the hall and participants can catch a ride on the A.L. Express Train. 217-871-7112

Christmas Market

Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Brinkerhoff Mansion

1500 N. 5th St., Springfield North Side

$3 each or $5 for a family, children younger than 12 free

Holiday Happenings, Bulletin Board

Shop more than 50 local vendors while enjoying live music and food from cottage bakers. Santa Claus will make a visit. 217-361-5555

Karaoke Night

Fri., Nov. 20, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri., Nov. 27, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri., Dec. 4, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri., Dec. 11, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. and Fri., Dec. 18, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

JB's Hideout

341 N. Railroad Ave., Blue Mound Central Illinois

Live Music

217-901-2107

"Heart-Shaped World"

Ongoing

Gallery 1624

1624 Holmes Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

See this solo exhibit of tiny works of art by Kristan Kelly of Oregon inside the new micro-gallery just off the sidewalk at 1624 Holmes Ave. 425-221-5527

Food Not Bombs Meeting

Mon., Nov. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Mon., Dec. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Bulletin Board, Community Organizing

Food Not Bombs Springfield, IL will be meeting in Lincoln Library's Bicentennial Room on the third floor. New members are welcome and encouraged to join. Food Not Bombs rescues edible food that would otherwise be discarded and shares it freely with the community to address food insecurity, and to protest systems that prioritize militarism, systemic barriers that exacerbate inequity, and profit over people. Future events will be discussed. There will also be a virtual option to join. Please email for more information: foodnotbombs.spi@proton.me. 217-753-4900

SIU Car Seat Checks

Tue., Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

SIU School of Medicine, Office of Human Resources

327 W. Calhoun, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Children's Corner, Health & Fitness

Have your car seat installation checked for safety by the experts at SIU School of Medicine. 217-545-8000

Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole

Tue., Nov. 10, 5:30-9 p.m., Tue., Nov. 24, 5:30-9 p.m., Tue., Dec. 8, 5:30-9 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 29, 5:30-9 p.m.

Municipal Center West

300 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Local Government, Bulletin Board

The Committee of the Whole consists of all members on the council except the mayor. They debate issues in detail and refine ordinances before they are sent to the council for final passage. The mayor usually attends to listen and to answer any questions but does not vote. 217-789-2151

Open Mic with Thomas J Beverly

Tue., Nov. 24, 6-9 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 8, 6-9 p.m.

Trading Post Saloon

731 S. Durkin Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-679-4195

Critter Crafts

Wed., Nov. 18, 5-6 p.m.

Henson Robinson Zoo

1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets

Residents $20, non-residents $25

Bulletin Board

Those 18 and older can craft in a cool place during "adult craft night out" at the zoo. Participants will get to meet an animal and have a short lesson on the night's topic, followed by time to craft and relax. Registration required 24 hours before each class. Visit bit.ly/CritterCrafts. Activity #320501. 217-585-1821

Al Kitchen and Tricia Giacomini

Wed., Nov. 11, 6-9 p.m. and Wed., Nov. 25, 6-9 p.m.

Mother Road Diner, Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center

625 E. St. Joseph St., Springfield Southern View

Live Music

217-679-3742

Robert Sampson

Wed., Nov. 11, 6-9 p.m., Wed., Nov. 25, 6-9 p.m. and Wed., Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m.

Fulgenzi's Pizza and Pasta

1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-544-8520

Devin Clemons

Thu., Nov. 12, 7-10 p.m., Thu., Nov. 26, 7-10 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 10, 7-10 p.m.

East Side Inc.

104 S. Main St., Virginia Central Illinois

Live Music

217-452-7400

Jim Hollis

Sat., Nov. 21, 7-10 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 19, 7-10 p.m.

Golden Fox Brewing

3025 Kandy Lane, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-9993

The Pleiades

Wed., Nov. 25, 9:45 p.m.

DH Brown's

231 E. Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

525-0381

Springfield City Council

Tue., Nov. 17, 5:30-9 p.m., Tue., Dec. 1, 5:30-9 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 15, 5:30-9 p.m.

Municipal Center West

300 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Local Government, Bulletin Board

Regular meeting in City Council chamber. 217-789-2151

Pinochle

Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Harvest Market - Springfield Il

3001 S. Veterans Pkwy., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Bulletin Board

Like to play pinochle? Meet up with a group of individuals who enjoy the game. All ages and all levels of players welcome. 314-910-0491

Pinochle Group

Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Harvest Market

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Bulletin Board

Attention, pinochle lovers. Group gathers upstairs to play. 314-910-0491

Al Kitchen

Wed., Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. and Wed., Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.

Fulgenzi's Pizza and Pasta

1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-544-8520

Thursday Night Trivia

Every other Thursday

The Creek Pub and Grill

1081 Jason Place, Chatham Chatham

Free

Bulletin Board

Free trivia competition every two weeks in the Party Room. Eight rounds of unique trivia to test your useless knowledge. Bring a team of six and find out how smart you really are. The top team wins a prize. 217-483-8282

Randy Erwin

Thu., Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thu., Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tue., Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Wed., Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets

Free with admission

Live Music, History

Randy Erwin, the resident musician and composer for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, plays popular music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 217-306-5206

Timothy Duggan

Fri., Nov. 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Acoustic guitar. 217-679-3752

Diamond Art Series

Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stella Coffee & Tea

1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

$10

Art & Architecture, Holiday Happenings

Holiday diamond art. September and October will feature Halloween and November and December will be Christmas themed. Fee includes a free coffee or tea. 262-622-3151

Girls Glory Free Hair Braiding for Kids

Sat., Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

1908 Innovation & Coworking Center

1100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield East Side

Free

Children's Corner, Bulletin Board

Hair braiding is free. No weave will be added. Arrive with child's hair freshly washed and detangled with a blow dryer. 217-741-7312

Rabbit Hole

Thu., Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 14, 2 p.m.

UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC)

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets

$10-$20

Theater & Comedy

UIS Theatre presents David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a happy suburban couple whose lives are changed forever when their young son is killed in an accident. Directed by Eric Thibodeaux. In the Studio Theatre on Level 1. 217-206-6240

Overeaters Anonymous

Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Springfield First United Methodist Church

2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield West Side

Bulletin Board

217-416-1648

Mansion Tours

Saturdays, Sundays, 1:45-2:45 & 3-4 p.m.

Illinois Governor's Mansion

410 E. Jackson St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture, History

Illinois Department of Natural Resources trained staff and volunteers, called "interpreters," lead this tour of the official residence of Gov. JB and first lady MK Pritzker. Tour focuses on the history of the mansion. No self-guided tours are permitted. 217-782-6450