Great Train Expo July 28-29
This unique Great Train Display is like walking into a museum. View fabulous train exhibits with lots to see and buy.

JULY 26

Alton Municipal Band Concert
Thursday, 8 p.m.
Riverview Park
Free

The concert features Sentimental Journey: An Evening with Erin Bode. For more information, call 618-219-5107.

JULY 27

‘Martha Davis & The Motels’ at The Wildey Theatre
Friday, 8-11 p.m.
252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$40-$45

Enjoy an LA new wave band. For more information or tickets, call 618-307-1750.

Spanky’s Dueling Pianos Play in Edwardsville
Friday, 8-10 p.m.
101 S. Buchanan
Free

The last Friday night concert of the season will be held at the City Park Bandstand. Bring your own seating. No glass containers allowed. For more information, visit cityofedwardsville.com.

JULY 27-28

Pietown Gospel Musicfest and Car Cruise
Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Rock Springs Park, 2126 College Ave., Alton
Free

Thirteen hours of gospel and sacred music as well as crowd-favorite food. Event includes the annual Ron Dunning Memorial Car Cruise. For more information, visit pietownospelmusicfest.com.

Robert Wadlow’s 100th Birthday Party
Friday, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Liberty Bank Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr., Alton
Free

The movie ‘The BFG’ will be shown at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-258-6645.

JULY 27-29

American Farm Heritage Days
Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
1395 Museum Ave., Greenville
$7

Event includes tractor pulls, field demonstrations, antique fire truck display, live music, Grand-Scale railroad, and vendors. Free parking. For more information, call 618-780-4220.

JULY 28

Children Discover the Prairie
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
1591 Tower Ave., Edwardsville
Free

Youths aged 5-12 will learn the functions and benefits of the Illinois prairie. For more information, call 618-692-7578.

Local Artist and Author Market
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Collinsville Library, 408 W. Main St.
Free

Meet and support local artists and authors. For more information, call 618-344-1112.

JULY 28-29

Great Train Expo
Sat. & Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bell-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt, Belleville
$10 on Sat., $9 on Sunday; youth 11 and under free

This unique Great Train Display is like walking into a museum. View fabulous train exhibits with lots to see and buy. For more information, call 618-233-0052.

JULY 29

‘The Beach Boys’ Perform in Alton
Sunday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Liberty Bank Amphitheatre, Henry St.
$43.50-$125

General admission tickets for lawn seating are $43.50. Reserved seating tickets are $55, and VIP seating tickets are $125. For more information, visit riverfrontamphitheater.com.

Carillon Concert in Alton
Sunday, 5-7 p.m.
Gordon Moore Park 4550 College Ave., Alton
Free

Enjoy the music of the bells as played by Betsy Arnold. For more information, call 618-463-3580.

Lucy Haskell’s Birthday Party
Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m.
Haskell Playhouse, 1211 Henry St., Alton
Free, donations appreciated

Help celebrate Lucy’s 138th birthday at the Haskell Playhouse. Event includes Victorian games, pony rides, music, cake and ice cream. For more information, call 618-463-2235.

Alton Municipal Band Concert
Sunday, 8 p.m.
Haskell Park, East 12th and Liberty, Alton
Free

The concert features Sentimental Journey: An Evening with Erin Bode. For more information, call 618-219-5107.

Music at Metter Park
Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
124 S. Metter Ave., Columbia
Free

Outdoor concert features ‘Sofa Kings!’ Bring your own seating. For more information, call 618-281-7144.

JULY 30

Fosterburg Concert Welcomes Emerson Schultz
Monday, 7-9 p.m.
Fosterburg Township Park, 3001 Main St., Alton
Free

Enjoy the jazz music of Emerson Schultz at the park. For more information, call 618-259-0726.

JULY 31

History Detective Program for Youth
Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Glen Carbon Heritage Museum, 124 School St.
Free

Families participate in museum activities. For more information, call 618-288-7271.

Train Day in Alton
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center, 1 Golf Rd.
Free

Visit the new Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center and see model trains. Enter to win 2 round-trip Amtrak tickets to Chicago. For more information, call 618-468-1280.

Tuesday $2 Movie: ‘Superman’
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Wildey Theater, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$2

Tickets only available the day of the show, one hour before showtime. Cash or check only. For more information, call 618-307-1750.

–Metro East Calendar of Events July 25 – July 31–