A new exhibit titled “Unfinished Work” will be open from April 15 – May 15 at the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. (Photo courtesy enjoyillinois.org)

APRIL 14

Family “Chopped” Challenge

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

McLean Co. Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington

$15 per family

Nutrition Educator Jenna Smith will challenge each family to create a meal using a set of ingredients provided. Families can compete in teams of up to 5 individuals. The event is open to 4-H and non 4-H families. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

APRIL 15

Illinois Wesleyan Wind Ensemble Performance

Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Second Presbyterian Church, 404 N. Prairie St., Bloomington

Free

The concert will include Bruce Broughton’s Tuba Concerto featuring Jacob Taitel on the tuba. For more information, call (309) 556-3960.

New Lincoln Exhibit Opens in Springfield

Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Illinois Gallery, Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 112 N. 6th St.

Free

A new exhibit titled “Unfinished Work” will be open from April 15 – May 15. The exhibit takes its name from the Gettysburg Address, in which Lincoln described the “unfinished work” of bringing freedom to the nation. For more information, call (217) 558-8844.

APRIL 15 – 16

Gamma Phi Circus Coming to Redbird Arena

Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday 1 and 7 p.m.

702 W. College Ave., Normal

Tickets range from $13-$15 for adults; $5 – $10 for children

Theme of this year’s show is “Around the World” and will feature the cultures of countries around the world through the eyes of circus. Before the show on Saturday afternoon there will be a pre-show children’s carnival that begins at noon. For more information, call (800) 745-3000. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 16

7th Annual Autism Society Garage Sale

Saturday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Crossroads Center, 310 Wylie Drive, Suite 450, Normal

Free

Name your own price on items you want. Sale will benefit Autism McLean’s summer camp program. For more information, call (309) 319-6006.

Downtown Indoor Farmers’ Market

Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon

US Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison, Bloomington

Free

Get in touch with locally grown foods, local artists and musicians. For more information, call (309) 829-9599.

APRIL 17

Ralphie May

Sunday, noon

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.

$25

Standup comedian in a solo performance. The performance will contain adult content and explicit language. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

Springfest

Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m.

Hancock Stadium, Illinois State Univ., Normal

$5

Support Easter Seals and enjoy lunch, face painting, games and more for the whole family. For more information, call (309) 686-1177.

APRIL 18

Anterior Hip Replacement Seminar

Monday, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

Free

Dr. Chokshi will discuss hip replacement. Light refreshments will be served. To register, visit osfhealthcare.org/st-joseph/calendar.

APRIL 19

The Irish in Evergreen Cemetery

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

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

Free

The Irish Heritage Society and the McLean County Genealogical Society is sponsoring the program presented by Margaret Bratcher and Denise DeFries. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

Dance Yourself Fit

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45 – 6:35 p.m.

St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

$60

High-energy workout to popular music. To register, visit osfhealthcare.org/st-joseph/calendar/event/835/.

Anime Club for Adults

Tuesday, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Board Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Adult Anime Club is for anyone over 18 interested in Japanese animation. For more information, call (309) 452-1757.

— McLean County events calendar —