Heartland Theatre Company presents its 10-Minute Play Festival: “Magic!” July 7-11. (Photo courtesy of Heartland Theatre)

JULY 6

Firebox Bluegrass at Castle Gardens
Friday, 6-9 p.m.
1280 P.J.Keller Hwy., Lexington
$15

Bring your lawn chair, picnic and blanket for an evening of music. For more information, call 309-826-6916.

Concert on the Lawn in Lexington
Friday, 6-9 p.m.
1280 P.J. Keller Hwy.
$15

Aileeah Colgan will entertain. All beverages must be purchased on site. For more information, call 309-826-6916.

JULY 7

Downtown Block Party
Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Front Street in downtown Bloomington
Donations appreciated

Full day of family activities with donations benefiting autism awareness. For more information, call 484-840-3343.

Adult DIY Day
Saturday, noon-4 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

Bring your current project to the library and utilize the library’s tools and space. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

Junior Zookeeper Reunion
Saturday, 6-8 p.m.
Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris, Bloomington
Free

The zoo is having an open house to welcome back all the junior zookeepers who have served over the years. For more information, call 309-434-2250.

33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band Concert
Saturday, 6-8 p.m.
Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal
Free

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the “Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheatre.” For more information, call 309-454-9540.

JULY 7-11

10-Minute Play Festival: “Magic!”
Saturday-Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Heartland Theatre Company, 1110 Douglas St., Normal
$17; senior $15; student $7

World premiere of award-winning 10-minute plays from around the country with the theme of magic. For more information, call 309-452-8709.

JULY 9

Rain Gardens with Native Plants
Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Mennonite Church of Normal, 805 S. Cottage Ave., Normal
Free

Jeff Kohmstedt shares ways to manage storm water with rain barrels and rain gardens. For more information, call 309-454-1371.

JULY 10

Music Under the Stars
Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington
Free

The Heartland Jazz Orchestra will entertain with big band jazz. Bring your own seating. For more information, call 309-434-2260.

Adam Larson Quartet
Performs at Connie Link
Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.
Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal
Free

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the “Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheatre.” For more information, call 309-454-9540.

JULY 11

Sara Quah Performs at the Roundabout
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
Uptown Normal
Free

The LoungeAbout the Roundabout features the music of Sara Quah. Bring your own seating. For more information, call 309-433-3420.

–McLean County Calendar of Events July 4 – July 11–