McLean County Calendar of Events May 30 – June 6

Uptown Station in Normal hosts National Train Day on June 2. (Photo courtesy of Uptown Normal)

JUNE 1

Penguin Project Presents ‘Madagascar, Jr’
Friday, 7 p.m.
Auditorium, University High School,
500 Gregory St., Normal
$10; students $5

Penguin Project of McLean County gives individuals with disabilities to perform with the assistance of a youthful mentor. For more information, call 309-434-2260.

Beach Boy Music: Catch A Wave
Friday, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Illinois Central College
Performing Arts Building,
1 College Drive, East Peoria
$25; students $15

Tribute band performs Beach Boy music from the 1960s. For more information, call 309-694-5136.

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

Take your own seating to enjoy the music in a parklike setting. Lexington Booster Club will be selling food. For more information, call 309-365-3017.

JUNE 1-2

Downs Community-Wide Garage Sales
Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Throughout Downs

For more information visit Downs Events Committee FaceBook page.

JUNE 1-3

Cogs and Corsets: A Steampunk Celebration
Friday – Sunday, all day
Downtown Bloomington
Free

Get a glimpse of the Victorian age and a future that might have been. Event includes many venues and activities. For more information, call 309-827-0428.

JUNE 2

Yard Sale to Benefit The Autism Place
Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Milestones Early Learning Center,
1207 Six Points Road, Bloomington

Shoppers are invited to name their price and pay what they would like for the items. For more information, visit friendsoftap.com.

‘Paperback Writer’ Beatles Tribute
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Illinois Central College
Performing Arts Building,
1 College Drive, East Peoria
$25; students $15

Group takes audiences on a trip through the musical years of the Beatles. For more information, call 309-694-5136.

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

Use the Library’s tools and space to work on your own project. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

National Train Day
Saturday, noon-3 p.m.
Uptown Station 1st Floor,
11 Uptown Circle, Normal
Free

Model train displays and kiddie rides. For more information, call 309-454-9777. 309-454-9557.

Habitat ReStore Grand Re-Opening
Saturday, 4-7 p.m.
1402 W. Washington, Bloomington
Free

Event includes food trucks, live music, games, and a flipped furniture auction sponsored by the International Interior Design Association. For more information, call 309-454-6047.309-454-6047.

‘Biscuits and Gravy’ Perform at Connie Link
Saturday, 6-8 p.m.
Connie Link Amphitheatre,
621 S. Linden St., Normal

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. For more information, call 309-454-9540.

Movie in the Park in Downs
Saturday, 8:30-11 p.m.
Dooley Park Pavilion, E. Washington St.
Free

The movie ‘E.T.’ will be shown. For more information, call 309-378-3221.

JUNE 3

Champagne British Car Festival
Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
David Davis Mansion,
1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington
Free

More than 100 British cars will be on display. For more information, call 309-838-4707.

JUNE 6

Lunchtime Concert
Downtown Bloomington
Wed. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wither’s Park, 204
E. Washington St.
Free

Austin Found will perform acoustic folk music. For more information, call 309-434-2260.

 

–McLean County Calendar of Events May 30 – June 6–