The Adult LEGO Challenge will be held from 6-8 p.m. July 26 at the Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave., Normal.

JULY 26

Adult LEGO Challenge
Thursday, 6-8 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

Ages 15 and older accept the challenges from other LEGO fans. Individuals and teams are welcome. Register by calling 309-452-1757.

Franklin Park Concert and Ice Cream Social Benefits Food Pantry
Thursday, 6-8 p.m.
Corner of Walnut and McLean, Bloomington
Free

Enjoy the ice cream social at 6. The Community Concert Band will perform marches, show tunes, novelty and traditional selections. For more information, call 309-434-2260.

JULY 26-29

Summer Theatre presents ‘Oliver’
Thur.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington
Free

Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dickens’ novel, ‘Oliver Twist.’ For more information, call 309-434-2777.

JULY 27

Concert on the Lawn: ’90’s Daughter’
Friday, 6-9 p.m.
Castle Gardens, 1280 P.J. Keller Hwy., Lexington
$15

Bring your own seating to enjoy 90’s pop. For more information, call 309-826-6916.

Next to Normal: Story Slam
Friday, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
McLean County Arts Center, 601 N. East St., Bloomington
Free

The theme is ‘taking a look back.’ For more information, call 309-829-0011.

‘Henry V’ Performed at Ewing Cultural Center
Friday, 8 p.m.
617 E. Emerson, Bloomington
$20-$54

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival will present ‘Henry V’. For more information, visit illinoisshakes.com.

JULY 28

LougeAbout the Roundabout
Saturday, 6-8 p.m.
Uptown Normal
Free

Come out to hear ‘Shuga Beatz’ perform. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. For more information, call 309-433-3420.

Master Gardeners’ Plant Propagation Workshop
Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon
David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Dr.
$10

The University of Illinois Master Gardeners will offer demonstrations in plant propagation techniques. For more information or to register, call 309-663-8306.

Ebenezer Ice Cream Social
Saturday, 4-7 p.m.
Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1071 E. 550 North Rd., McLean

Enjoy a variety of sandwiches, pies, cakes and home-made ice cream. For more information, call 309-874-2304.

Shakespeare: ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Ewing Cultural Center, 617 E. Emerson, Bloomington
$20-$54

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival will present ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor.’ Event repeats on Tuesday. For more information, visit illinoisshakes.com.

JULY 29-30

Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market
Sunday & Monday, noon
Museum Square, N. Center Street
Free

In addition to the usual fresh produce, there will be live musical performances and activities for the young. For more information, call 309-434-2295.

JULY 30

Pirates of Penzance Presented in Normal
Monday, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, 400 W. Beaufort St.
Free, but tickets must be reserved

The famous comedy opera will be sung in English with English subtitles. For more information, call 309-438-2472. To reserve a ticket visit twintmr@aol.com

Tour Ewing Manor
Monday, 4-6 p.m.
Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington
$5 donation appreciated

Tour covers all three floors of the Manor and requires the ability to climb stairs. For more information, call 309-438-6333.

JULY 31

Movie Night at the Library
Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

The movie ‘Jumanji’ will be shown. Free movie snacks. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

Music under the Stars
Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington
Free

‘Biscuits & Gravy’ will provide music of the 70s and 80s. Bring your own seating. For more information, call 309-434-2260.

Movies under the Dome: ‘The Visitor’
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
McLean Co. Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington
Free

See Richard Jenkins, two-time Oscar nominated actor and Illinois Wesleyan University alum (’69), star in The Visitor (2007). Movie rated PG-13 for brief strong language. For more information, call 309-827-0428.

AUGUST 1-5

McLean County Fair
Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Dr., Bloomington
Free admission

In addition to traditional fair activities, there will be shows by Rhnestone Roper, a raptor show, petting zoo, and pony rides. For more information, visit mcleancountyfair.org.

LougeAbout on the Roundabout in Normal
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
Uptown Normal
Free

Andrew Bordewick will be playing. Bring your own seating. For more information, call 309-433-3420.

–McLean County Calendar of Events July 25 – Aug. 1–