The Front Street Music Fest will be held in downtown Bloomington on Saturday.

AUG. 16

Learn about Butterfly Gardens
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

Staff from the Miller Park Zoo will come to the library to teach about butterflies and how to attract them. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

Autism Community Friendly Contra Dancing
Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

Learn about 17th century contra dancing in an informal, non-threatening atmosphere. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

AUG. 18

Cultural Festival at Miller Park
Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Band Stand, 2010 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington
Free

Entertainment and music for the whole family. For more information, call 309-242-4049.

Front Street Music Fest
Saturday, 2-10 p.m.
107 W. Front St., Bloomington
Free

Live music, beer tent, food vendors and activities for everyone. For more information, call 309-200-8216.

Redbird Fan Fair
Saturday, 2:30-4 p.m.
Hancock Stadium, 211 N. Main St., Normal
Free

Free Kids Club t-shirt for the first 500 kids 12 and under plus games and interaction with Redbird student-athletes and coaches. For more information, visit goredbirds.com.

‘All Over the Map’ Performs at Connie Link
Saturday, 6-8 p.m.
Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal
Free

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the music. For more information, call 309-454-9540.

AUG. 19

Illinois Memoirs: Our Story and Your Opportunity
Sunday, 2 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free

Historian John Hallwas will discuss memoirs of famous Illinoisans. For more information, call 308-827-0428.

Heart for Africa Benefit Concert
Sunday, 4-7 p.m.
The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington
$25

Griot troubadour of Mali historical tradition Cheick Hamala Diabate will provide live African music. Funds raised will provide life-saving medical services in Kenya. For more information, call 309-820-0352.

AUG.  22

Downs Village Market
Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.
Downtown Downs
Free

Locally grown and select regional produce, meat, plants, and quality crafts. For more information, call 309-378-4396.

LoungeAbout the Round About
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
Uptown Normal
Free

‘The Shore Runners’ will be providing the music. For more information, visit uptownnormal.com.

–McLean County Calendar of Events Aug. 15 – Aug. 22–