Metro East Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27

Observe the summer solstice sunrise at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site  on June 24. (Photo courtesy of Cahokia Mounds)

JUNE 21

Diabetes Support Group
Thursday, 1-2 p.m.
Alton Memorial Hospital, One Memorial Drive
Free

For more information, call 618-463-7526.

Band Concert at Riverview Park
Thursday, 8-9 p.m.
Riverview Drive at Bluff St., Alton
Free

Weekly concert by the Muny Band presents popular music. For more information, call 618-463-3500.

JUNE 21-23

Bankside Rep’s “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)”
Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 N. Broadway, Alton
Thurs. $15; Fri.-Sat. $20

Fun-filled spoof of Shakespeare by professional actors. For more information, call 618-462-5222.

JUNE 22

Jason David Cooper Band Plays in Edwardsville
Friday, 8-10 p.m.
Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St.
Free

Free Friday Night Concert Series. For more information, visit cityofedwardsville.com.

Revolution on the River Celebration
Friday, 7-10 p.m.
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive
Free

Community celebration to close the Revolution on the River Celebration with music from The Warehouse Project. Fireworks will begin at about 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-258-6645.

JUNE 22-23

NASCAR-ARCA Weekend
Fri. 10 a.m.-last race 8 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.- last race 7:30 p.m.
700 Raceway Blvd., Madison, Ill.
Tickets start at $35

Competition for race-modified pickup trucks. For more information, visit nascar.com.

JUNE 23

Discovery Day: Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Watershed Nature Center, 1591 Tower Ave., Edwardsville
Free

Young explorers aged 5-12 will learn about native reptiles and amphibians. For more information, call 618-692-7578.

Free Movie in Collinsville
Saturday, 7-10 p.m.
229 W. Main St.

Bring your own seating to enjoy The LEGO Ninjago Movie. For more information, call 618-346-5200.

Old Town Market
Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Downtown Belleville
Free

Market for a variety of vendors. For more information, call 618-233-2015.

JUNE 24

Summer Solstice Sunrise Observance
Sunday, begins at 5:20 a.m.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville
Free

The observance is held at the reconstructed Woodhenge, about 1 mile west of the Interpretive Center on Collinsville Road. There will be an informal talk about the importance of Woodhenge. For more information, call 618-346-5160.

Summer Shindig
Sunday, 3-6 p.m.
Rolling Meadows Farm & Brewery, 3594 Central Point Road, Cantrall
Free

Illinois Stewardship Alliance annual event will include free brewery tours with tastings, door prizes, and live music from John Till. For more information, call 217-528-1563.

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

Bring your own seating to enjoy the music of Myra Hughey. For more information, call 618-463-3580.

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

Weekly concert by the Muny Band presents popular music. For more information, call 618-463-3500.

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

Outdoor concert in the park featuring, “Brother Wailin’.” Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more information, call 618-281-7144.

JUNE 25

YWCA Line Dancing Lessons
Monday, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
304 E. 3rd St., Alton
$5

Diane Ingram teaches the patterns of steps. For more information, call 618-465-7774.

Fosterburg Concert in the Park
Monday, 7-9 p.m.
Fosterburg Township Park, 3001 Main St., Alton
Free

Cane Maynard Band will perform. For more information, call 618-259-0726.

JUNE 26

Prayer Expressed Through Zentangle
Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.
Von Dell Gallery & Studios, 102 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River

Zentangle artist, Julie Gvillo, will guide you through a worshipful experience with art as response to scripture. For more information, call 618-251-8550.

JUNE 27

Empowher Women’s Conference
Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
$50

The law firm of Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard along with four Metro East Chambers of Commerce are hosting the first annual conference. For more information or to register, call 618-233-2015.

 

–Metro East Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27–