APRIL 28

 

History of the Alton Breweries

Thursday, 7 p.m.

Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd.

Free

Sponsored by the Alton Landmarks Association and Old Bakery Beer Co. For more information, call (6180 570-1973.

 

An Evening with Loudon Wainwright III

Thursday, 8 p.m.

Wildey Theater, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville

$32.50

For more information, call 618-307-1750.

 

Trekkin’ Thursday

Thursday, begins at 6:30 p.m.

Begins at St. Elizabeth Hospital, 211 S. 3rd St., Belleville

$3

Three mile walk on the Richland Creek Greenway which connects 6 city parks. Sponsored by the Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club. For more information, call 618-973-3825 or visit illinois-trekkers.org.

 

Learn About Ecuador

Thursday, 7 p.m.

Waterloo Annex, 901 Illinois Ave., Waterloo

Program sponsored by the Monroe County Home & Community Education Association. For more information, call (618) 939-6098.

 

ISP Mortorcycle Safety Summit

Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m.

Black Diamond HD Warehouse, Marion, IL

Free

Illinois State Police Motorcycle Safety Summit to update riders on safety. For more information, call (618) 542-1111.

 

APRIL 29  

Bullets in the Bathtub Mystery Dinner Theater

Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton

$45 per person (includes dinner)

Wear your flapper dress or fedora to the event where you may be playing a part. For more information, call( 618) 786-2331.

 

Sunset Hike

Friday, 7 p.m.

Gilbert Lake Division parking area, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, Brussels.

Free

For more information, call (618) 883-2524.

 

Blum House Art Show

Friday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Blum House, Collinsville Memorial Library, 414 W. Main St.

Free

Art show features the works from Collinsville High School. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

 

Annual Chamber Auction

Friday, 5:30 – 10 p.m.

Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville

$45 per person (includes dinner)

Chamber of Commerce presents an auction with an 80s theme.  For more information, go to www.troymaryvillecoc.com

 

Pinterest Art Party for Teens

Friday, 6 – 10 p.m.

RiverBender.com Community Center, 200 W. 3rd St., Alton

Young people get the chance to experiment with new ideas, technology, games and other activities. For more information, visit communitycenter.riverbender.com.

 

APRIL 29 – 30

Maryville Spring Yard Sale

Friday, noon

Maryville

 

APRIL 29 – MAY 1

St. Louis Vintage Market Days

Fri., noon – 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Dr., Chesterfield

Fri., $10; Sat. – Sun., $5

Upscale vintage-inspired outdoor market. For more information, visit vintagemarketdays.com.

 

“Sound of Music” – Metro-East Lutheran HS

Fri. – Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

6305 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville

$10

Metro-East Lutheran High School spring musical. For more information, call (618) 920-9687.

 

APRIL 30

Mississippian Culture Explored

Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Metropolis Community Center, W. 10th St., Metropolis

$10

Annual meeting of the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology.. For more information, visit museum.state.il.us/iaaa.

 

Mushroom Jamboree

Saturday, starts at 3 p.m.

Piasa Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton

Free

Offering food specials, games and live music by Walt Miller. For more information, call (618) 786-9463.

 

Feyza Eren at Jacoby Arts Center

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton

$12

Jazz vocalist will perform jazz, R&B, and Latin style music. For more information, call (618) 462-5222.

 

GRCS Presents I Want to Hold Your Hand

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church, 625 Church Drive, Bethalto

Free

Beatles tribute performed by the Great Rivers Choral Society. For more information, visit grcs-sing.org.

 

Albion City-Wide Yard Sales

Saturday, all day

Albion, IL

Cast-offs can become treasures. For more information, call (618) 445-2303.

 

Flying 4 Kids Kite Fly

Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon

Joe Glik Park, 710 E. Lake Drive, Edwardsville

Free

First 50 participants receive a free t-shirt. Bring your own kites to fly. For more information, call (618) 692-7538.

 

New Baden Village-wide Garage Sale

Saturday

Throughout town

Bargains for everyone. For more information, call (618) 588-3813.

 

American Music Celebration

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Union United Methodist Church, 745 E. Main St., Belleville

$7 – $10

Belleville Philharmonic Society’s last concert of the season. For more information, (618) 235-5600.

 

Confluence Crush Roller Derby

Saturday, 5 p.m.

Belle-Clair Expo Center, 200 S. Belt E., Belleville

$10; Girl Scouts $5-8; Military discount tickets $8

For more information, call (618) 233-0052.

 

Kentucky Derby Mouse Races

Saturday, 6 – 10 p.m.

I.C.S. Gymnasium, 320 S. Main St., Columbia

$10

Annual community fundraiser for the Columbia Rotary Club. For more information, call (618) 281-7181.

 

Bash for Cash

Saturday, 6 – 11:55 p.m.

Caseyville Community Center, 909 S. Main St.

$100 for two adults (adults only)

All you can eat dinner. The event benefits Kahok Football. For more information, call (618) 531-2070.

 

Illinois Boots and Saddle Club Horse Show

Saturday, 6 – 11 p.m.

3043 Harris Lane, Alton

Horse Show featuring Western pleasure classes, speed events, pole bending and barrel racing. For more information email tibsc1960@yahoo.com.

 

MAY 1

Fruhlingsfest at Maeystown

Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Maeystown historic district

Free

Enjoy Springfest, an antique and garden show and food fair with a German flavor.  For more information, call (618) 458-6660 or visit maeystown.com.

 

Salute to Veterans Poker Run

Sunday, registration at 10:30 a.m.

Frieze Harley Davidson, 1560 N. Greenmount Road, O’Fallon

$15 per rider; $25 per couple

Bikes, Jeeps and cars welcome on the ride. Ride benefits Hospice of Southern Illinois. For more information, call (618) 235-1703.

 

Migration Bird Hike

Sunday, 8 – 9 a.m.

The Nature Institute, 2213 Levis Lane, Godfrey

Free

For more information, call (618) 466-9930.

 

Masterworks Chorale Spring Concert

Sunday, 3 p.m.

St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross St., O’Fallon

Concert presents Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass.” For more information, (618) 304-9094.

 

MAY 3

Trekkin Tuesday at Our Lady of the Shrine

Tuesday, 10 a.m.

Shrine Motel, 451 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville

$3

Walk is on paved streets with some gradual hills. For more information, call (618) 397-1162.

 

Anderson Hospital Annual Baby Fair

Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m.

Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville

Free

Anderson Hospital event will feature vendor booths and free gifts. For more information, call (618) 288-5711.

 

Troy Historical Society Meeting

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

History/Genealogy Room, Tri-Township Public Library, 209 S. Main St.

Free

For more information, call (618) 667-6662.

 

Pre-K Nature Day at Willoughby Farm

Tuesday, 10 – 11 a.m.

631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville

$3 per child

The farm and nature expert will lead activities. Bring a picnic to enjoy after playtime. For more information, (618) 346-7529.

 

MAY 4

Learn the Basics of Making Herbal Salves

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Blum House, 414 W. Main St., Collinsville

Free

Hands-on class taught by Community Herbalist Kristine Brown. For more information, call (618) 344-1112, Ext. 202.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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