About the film:Michael Mayer’s “gripping feature debut”, Out in the Dark, tackles the complexities of gay life within the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. “An edgy tale of sociopolitical intrigue,” Out in the Dark had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, sold to more than 40 countries, played in over 130 film […]

Families and young people deserve a Pride Party all your own and so here it is! Join Uniting Pride as they celebrate Pride with art, music, some free yummy treats, and lots more fun stuff. Something for all ages, whether you’re a family with littles, pre-teens, or teenagers. Free book giveaway to attendees while supplies […]

The 2022 CU Pride Parade will step off at 11am in Campustown and then make its way to downtown Urbana. Parade map to come so attendees can know where to get a good viewing spot. New this year: we’ll be judging parade entries and giving out awards at the Fair. So if you march in […]

Join the Champaign Park District on Saturday, October 1, 12pm-3pm for the ribbon cutting (12pm) and grand opening of the much-anticipated Martens Center and renovated Human Kinetics Park (1515 N. Market Street, Champaign)! This free event will feature tours of the new, innovative facility, giveaways, and fun games and activities.Martens Center features include: innovation center, […]

The Pride Fest Fair is back in downtown Urbana at the intersection of Race and Main streets. We’ll shut the area down and have entertainment, vendors, activities, art, community organizations sharing information, and more! This year we’re excited to have the One Community Together stage that was formerly a part of the Sweetcorn Festival. More […]

Ages 4-12Human Kinetics Park Boo-rific Halloween Egg Hunt is a fast-paced night time egg hunt. Participants will race against time and others in pursuit of their share of thousands of eggs. Come in your costume and bring your flashlight and a basket for collecting eggs. Registration is required. Time: 7p Deadline:  October 5, 2022 Fee(R/NR): $2/$3. Martens Center […]

This provocative talk on design ethics might spark a debate with the audience. The presenter will show well-known design products and processes that promise to deliver unique experiences. His critique of these examples will uncover ethical questions related to oppression.Being a designer, is it ethical to design an experience for another human being? To what […]

Ages 4-12Human Kinetics Park Boo-rific Halloween Egg Hunt is a fast-paced night time egg hunt. Participants will race against time and others in pursuit of their share of thousands of eggs. Come in your costume and bring your flashlight and a basket for collecting eggs. Registration is required. Time: 7p Deadline:  October 5, 2022 Fee(R/NR): $2/$3. Martens Center […]

FREE Less than bewitched by last year’s Halloween outfits? Creating closet room for a new costume? Donate your old threads and give kids a night of happy haunting! DONATE: September 19-October 13 at any Champaign Park District facility GIVEAWAY: Sat, October 15 (10a-noon) at Douglass Community Center Donation of items is not required to pick […]

Join the Champaign Public Library in exploring physics concepts through fun (and explosive!) demos. The Physics Van is a volunteer-based outreach program of the University of Illinois Physics Department.————————————————- 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. . […]

Join the Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce and learn the best tips and tricks to start your business in central Illinois.At this webinar, Will Kyles, president of Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce (CCBCC), will cover: Access to Capital Contracting Entrepreneurship Advocacy Business Development About the Presenter: Will Kyles is the Deputy Mayor at Large and […]