Advocate BroMenn Hospital in Normal is offering parenting classes for soon-to-be parents on Tuesday, July 26. (Photo courtesy Advocate BroMenn)

JULY 23

Acrylic Painting with Doug Johnson

Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

McLean County Arts Center, 601 N. East St., Bloomington

$65 per student

All supplies are included in this 5-hour workshop. No experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Lunch is included. For more information, call (309) 829-0011.

Farmers’ Market and Artists’ Alley

Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-noon

McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington

Free

This is the place to buy locally grown farm products and to visit local artisans. For more information, call (309) 829-9599.

JULY 26

Back-2-School Supply Drive at Farmers’ Market

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon

Corner of Main and Jefferson streets, Bloomington

Free

The McLean County Museum of History and the Downtown Bloomington Association are teaming up to gather school supplies to be distributed on August 9 and U.S. Cellular Coliseum. For more information, visit www.mchistory.org.

Blue Grass & Brass on the Grass

Saturday, 4-6 p.m.

Broadview Mansion, 1301 S. Fell Ave., Normal

Free

The music of Twin Cities Brass Quarter and New Legacy Music will fill the air. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt available as well as tours of the mansion. For more information, call (309) 452-6710.

MercyMe at the Corn Crib

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab Road, Normal

$35

American Contemporary Christian rock band performance is sponsored by Normal CornBelters. For more information, call (309) 454-2255.

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

Saturday, 8-10:30 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

Tickets range from $12-49

The bard’s bittersweet comedy of love lost, love found and love imagined performed at the direction of Rick Barbour. The play will be repeated on Tuesday, July 26. For more information, call (309) 428-2535.

JULY 24

Mary & the Troublemakers Perform at the Amphitheatre

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal

Free

Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the free concert. For more information, call (309) 454-9540.

Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents Hamlet

Sunday, 7:30-10 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

Tickets range from $12-49

Deborah Staples, who captivated ISF audiences in 2014, returns to play the title role in the timeless masterpiece. The play will be repeated on Wednesday, July 27. For more information, call (309) 428-2535.

JULY 25

Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel Opera Performed

Monday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

ISU Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, 400 W. Beaufort St., Normal

Free

The special matinee performed by the Midwest Institute of Opera is designed for children, senior citizens and persons with special needs. For more information, call (309) 438-2472.

JULY 26

Parenting Class Offered at BroMenn

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

1304 Franklin Ave., Normal

$15 per couple

This class teaches parents the skills needed to be comfortable in caring for a new baby during the first few weeks at home. For more information, call (309) 454-1400.

Oak Tree Pests Webinar

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

University of Illinois Master Gardeners

Free

Topics include serious diseases of oak trees as well as those that are not so dire. To connect on a home computer, go to http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/. Register and receive information on how to connect at home. Webinar will also be available on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

JULY 27 

Community Walk at the Grove

Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Ireland Grove Prairie Park, 6006 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington

Free

Learn about Ireland Grove Prairie Park during a walk through the prairie and along Kickapoo Creek. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

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