THROUGH SEPT.  25

2016 Rockford Midwestern Biennial, Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford,  $7 adults, $3 seniors and students, free for members and children under age 12, groups of 10 or more $2 per person.  Juried survey of contemporary art in the Midwest today. Information: (815) 968-2787.

THROUGH SEPT. 30

Rockford City Market, Water Street north of East State Street, Rockford,  Fridays 3:30-8:30 p.m. The market features local growers and vendors who sell handmade products, including vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods, wine and prepared food, as well as artisans and vendors with unique offerings. Most vendors originate within 150 miles of Rockford. Information: (815) 977-5124.

JUNE 29-JULY 27

Imagination Station, Presented by Rockford Park District, 1401 N. 2nd St., Rockford, free. This summer performance series offering a variety of engaging family-friendly performances for the young and young at heart featuring magic, comedy, sing-alongs, audience interation, and more. Arrive at 12:45 for some fun pre-show activities, For performance details, visit rockfordparkdistrict.org/soundsofsummer. Rain site: Eisenhower Middle School. Information: (815) 987-8800.

JULY 27

Paint drink & be merry (and save),  Hope and Anchor English Pub, 5040 N. 2nd St., Loves Park.   Statistics show the act of creating art — not whether the final piece is good or bad — is a great way to relieve stress. $28 with promo code “Destress”. Information: (866) 390-9917

American Motors Cruise Night, Hooters Restaurant, 6904 Argus Dr., Rockford.  The night kicks off the 41st Annual American Motors Corporation International Convention in Rockford, 5-9 p.m.

JULY 28

Rigidity and Flexibility in the Traditional Japanese Arts, Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, $5 non-members, free for members.  One of the distinctive characteristics of traditional Japanese arts and culture is the co-existence of rigidity and flexibility. Kimiko Gunji, Professor Emeritus of Japanese Arts & Culture in the School of Art & Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will introduce Japanese arts that demonstrate these characteristics and offer insights into the way the traditional art forms have influenced Japan’s contemporary industry and the daily life of the Japanese people. Information:  (815) 316-3307

JULY 29

2By5, A Musical Revue, Rockford University Performing Arts, Clark Arts Center — Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St., Rockford. The talented writing team of John Kander and Fred Ebb have compiled this musical cabaret of songs from their most popular and lesser known shows along with some of the special material written for such stars as Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand. Information: (815) 226-4100.

JULY 30

Tour de North End – Bike Festival and Neighborhood Ride,   North End businesses – Begin at Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St., Rockford, $12 pre-registered, $15 at event. Rockford’s original bike festival and neighborhood ride, The Tour de North End returns for it’s sixth year. Information: (815) 962-8758.

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