Metro East Calendar of Events July 18 – July 25

The Monroe County Fair will take place July 22-29 in Waterloo.

JULY 19

Alton Muny Band Concert
Thursday, 8-9 p.m.
Riverview Park, Riverview Drive
Free

Children’s Concert will feature JoJo the Clown, Linda Fergurson. For more information, call 618-219-5107.

JULY 20

Ice Cream Soda Day in Alton
Friday, 6-10 p.m.
Riverbender Community Center, 200 W. 3rd St.
$10

In addition to the many games offered by the Center, there will be experiments with Diet Coke and Mentos. The film shown will be “Good Burger.” For more information, call 618-465-9850, ext. 212.

Writers of the Riverbend Mix & Mingle
Friday, 6-9 p.m.
Maeva’s Coffee, 1320 Milton Road, Alton
Free

Book worms are encouraged to meet and mingle with local authors, artists and those who love the written word. For more information, call 618-581-7510.

‘Spanky’s Dueling Pianos’ Plays in Edwardsville
Friday, 8-10 p.m.
Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan
Free

This is the last Friday night concert of the series.  Bring your own seating. For more information, visit cityofedwardsville.com.

JULY 20-21

St. Jacob Homecoming
Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight;
Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight
North Douglas & W. 3rd Streets
Free

The event features a parade both Friday and Saturday nights, carnival rides, live entertainment, as well as food and refreshment booths. For more information call 618-644-5666.

JULY 21

Friends of the Fort Summer Ball
Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
American Legion, 509 Henry St.,
Prairie du Rocher
$20 donation appreciated

Eighteenth century music and dance calling will be provided by a live band. Period dress encouraged but not required. Proceeds benefit improvement projects at Fort de Chartres State Historical Site. For more information, call 618-284-7230.

Bikes & BBQ Festival
Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Liberty Bank Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton
Free

Emcees David Glover and Rachel Zimmerman will highlight the music while BBQ is provided by 5 area providers. For more information, call 800-258-6645.

Movies On Main Shows ‘Coco’
Saturday, 7-10 p.m.
229 W. Main St., Collinsville
Free

Bring something to sit on so you can enjoy the movie. For more information, call 618-346-5200.

JULY 22

Alton Muny Band Concert
Sunday, 8-9 p.m.
Haskell Park, 1200 block of Henry St.
Free

Children’s Concert will feature JoJo the Clown, Linda Fergurson. For more information, call 618-219-5107.

Music of the Bells
Sunday, 5-5:30 p.m.
Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Ave., Alton
Free

Listen to the artistry of Pam Stumpf performing on the carillon. For more information, call 618-463-3580.

JULY 22-29

Monroe County Fair
Sunday – Sunday
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 4177 IL-156, Waterloo
Free

Farm exhibits, 4-H projects, carnival rides, and demolition derby. For more information, call 618-939-7796.

JULY 23

Line Dancing
Monday, 4:30 p.m.
YWCA of Alton, 304 E. 3rd St.

Diane Ingram will instruct in various line dances. For more information, call 618-465-7774.

Fosterburg Concert: ‘Flip the Frog’
Monday, 7-9 p.m.
Fosterburg Township Park, 3001 Main St., Alton
Free

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a variety of music. For more information, call 618-259-0726.

JULY 24

$2 Movie at the Wildey Theatre
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$2

The movie ‘Hairspray’ will be shown. For more information, call 618-307-1750.

JULY 24-29

Madison County Fair
Tuesday-Sunday
2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland
Free

Event includes educational opportunities, exhibits, races, farm exhibits, and entertainment. For more information, call 18-654-6656.

JULY 25

Wildey Theatre Movie
Wednesday, 1 & 6 p.m.
252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$4

2009 Disney Pixar movie ‘UP.’ Shows are at 1 and 6 p.m. The earlier showing will be young kid friendly, meaning  the lighting in the auditorium will be less dark, the sound will be a bit lower than normal.

 

–Metro East Calendar of Events July 18 – July 25–