Reginald Lewis & Friends is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Reginald Lewis. Inspired by Philadelphia’s vibrant jazz scene, the group pays homage to the city’s rich musical heritage while infusing their performances with a fresh and contemporary approach. Reginald Lewis is a composer, educator, and musician, and he is the grandson of the […]

Come to the Champaign Public Library for this can't be missed event! Located in the Robeson Pavilion Rooms, local career coaches and employment services will be on site to help you land your next job! Free and open to everyone. *** Win Prizes!*** Enter for a chance to win a Chrome book or a gift […]

Presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Haki N Dem is an American R&B/soul group from Champaign-Urbana and Chicago led by Haki, a talented young musician and an incredible singer/multi-instrumentalist on the rise. His band consists of piano, vocals, bass, drums, trumpet, and guitar, playing funky neo-soul in […]

Join the Champaign Urbana Public Health District for this important panel discussing black health, wealth, and wellness. This free vent is February 22, from 6:00-7:30PM in the main conference room at 201 W Kenyon Road, Champaign. See you there!  

Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 19th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to […]

Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 19th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to […]

Leading teams from the morning and afternoon Battle of the Books Playoffs will be invited to participate in the finals. Find more information under the playoff listings (Feb. 24 at 11 am and 1:30 pm).

Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle (2019), the award-winning and nationally recognized performance piece, is about a mother’s search for guidance from the spirits of her ancestors in the dungeons for enslaved Africans. The story takes the audience through a ritual journey that includes dance, music, and drama and leads to revelation, reconciliation, and rebirth. Walking […]

Enjoy stories and songs for children ages birth through 6 years with their caregiver. Our monthly Mother Goose on the Loose Storytimes are designed to get our youngest community members excited about reading!  Presented in partnership with United Way of Champaign County. Mother Goose on the Loose Storytimes 11:15 am • Last Monday of the month at […]

Come to the Champaign Public Library and discover Latin American and Caribbean stories! Enjoy poems, rhymes, and traditional songs for children in Quechua and English. Presented in partnership with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Celebrate Leap Day with neotropical frogs from Central and South America and learn about their intriguing behavior. Presented by the University of Illinois Fischer Lab. ------------------------------------------------- Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.

Come celebrate the installation of a new mural at Urbana High School on March 4th, from 5pm - 6pm! The mural was a result of an Urbana Arts & Culture program grant given to CU Community Fab Lab to help UHS students and recent alums to add a splash of color to their school halls. […]