ILLINOIS MARATHON
Pasta Feed @ the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
Come carbo load before you race on Saturday!  Ultra endurance athlete Marshall Ulrich will speak at all three seatings.  $15 for adults, $7 for kids, the seatings are at 4:30, 5:45, 7:15*
*if you need a gluten free option, sign up for the 7:15 seating and contact melony.barrett@gmail.com

Health & Fitness  Expo @ the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
Marathon & Beyond and Body n’ Sole present the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, sponsored by Great Harvest Bread Company, on Thursday, April 26, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The expo will feature national and local vendors, as well as national organizations and prominent running events. Most importantly, the expo is where you pick up your packet. C-U there!

EBERTFEST
All movies are shown at The Virginia Theater, all the movies are sold out at this point, but there's always the Rush Ticket Line!  If you want to see a film that is sold out, go to the Virginia Theatre Box Office 30 minutes before the screening time and wait in the rush ticket line. Shortly before the film begins, any empty seats will be sold on a first-come first-served basis.  NOTE: At every festival since 2002, all patrons waiting in line for tickets for sold out films were able to get in.
1:00PM: On Borrowed Time (87min)
4:00PM: Wild and Weird: The Alloy Orchestra Plays 10 Fascinating and Innovative Films 1906-1926 (PG, 80 min)
8:30PM: A Separation (PG-13, 123 min)

OUT & ABOUT
Krannert Art Museum Exhibits - Open All Day!
•  Jerusalem Saved! Inness and the Spiritual Landscape
•  After Abstract Expressionism
•  Fifty Years: Contemporary American Glass from Illinois Collections
•  School of Art and Design Master of Fine Arts Exhibition
6:00PM-9:00PM: 20th Annual Artist Against Aids Art Show @ McKinley Fitness Center
7:00PM: See "Spring Prairie Skies"@ Staerkel Planetarium
7:30PM: Paradises Lost @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
7:30PM: Pilobolus @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
7:30PM: UI Concert Jazz Band @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
8:00PM: "The Planets" @ Staerkel Planetarium
 

ILLINOIS MARATHON - GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE RUNNING IN THE MARATHON!
Einstein Bros Bagels Bite Bar @ Starting Line Staging Area
Starting at 5:30 a.m. on race morning in the start line staging area, Einstein Bros Bagels will host a free Bagel Bite Bar. They will serve 5,000 bagel halves and cream cheese to runners, spectators, and volunteers. Get the bagels while they last!

27th Mile Vistory Bash! @ outside Memorial Stadium
After you cross the finish line, be sure to kick back at this street fest from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 28. Held right outside Memorial Stadium on Kirby Avenue, between First and Fourth Streets, you don’t have to go far to find the celebration!  This year’s lively street fest will feature several entertainment acts, favorite local cuisines and of course, plenty of refreshing drinks. The 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash is THE place to meet up with family, friends and fellow racers to celebrate your accomplishment.

10:00AM: 90s Daughter, Champaign's premiere 90's cover band

12:00-2:00PM: Ryan Ideus and the Feudin’ Hillbillys, one of the top country and rock acts in Illinois!

Food provided by local favorites, El Toro, Billy Barooz, and the Crave Truck. We’ve no doubt your hunger will be satisfied!

Before you leave, be sure to grab a Wooden Nickel, good for discounts at various businesses around the community.  Check out what businesses are participating here!

EBERTFEST
All movies are shown at The Virginia Theater, all the movies are sold out at this point, but there's always the Rush Ticket Line!
1:00PM: Higher Ground (R, 109min)
4:00PM: Patang (The Kite) (92 min)
8:30PM: Take Shelter (R, 120min)

OUT & ABOUT
Krannert Art Museum Exhibits - Open All Day!
•  Jerusalem Saved! Inness and the Spiritual Landscape
•  After Abstract Expressionism
•  Fifty Years: Contemporary American Glass from Illinois Collections
•  School of Art and Design Master of Fine Arts Exhibition
1:00PM -5:00PM: Wonka & Me in the Chcoloate Factory Interactive & Immersive Event @ Orpheum Children's Science Museum
1:00PM: DIY Saturday @ Orpheum Children's Science Museum
3:00PM: UI Latin Jazz Ensemble @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
6:30PM: Libretto: Paradises Lost @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
7:30PM:  Paradises Lost @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
7:30PM:  Pilobolus @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
7:30PM: UI Jazz Ensemble II @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
7:30PM: UI Varsity Men’s Glee Club @ Foellinger Auditorium
7:00PM: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure @ Staerkel
7:00-9:00PM: CUAS Family Skywatch @ CUAS Observatory
8:00PM: "The Planets" @ Staerkel Planetarium
 

EBERTFEST
All movies are shown at The Virginia Theater, all the movies are sold out at this point, but there's always the Rush Ticket Line!
12:00PM: Citizen Kane (PG, 119min)

OUT & ABOUT
Krannert Art Museum Exhibits - Open All Day!
•  Jerusalem Saved! Inness and the Spiritual Landscape
•  After Abstract Expressionism
•  Fifty Years: Contemporary American Glass from Illinois Collections
•  School of Art and Design Master of Fine Arts Exhibition
2:00PM: Kids@Krannert Event @ The Krannert Art Museum
2:00PM: Libretto: Paradises Lost @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
3:00PM: Paradises Lost @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
3:00PM: UI Jazz Saxophone and UI Jazz Guitar Ensembles @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
3:00PM: UI Wind Orchestra/Autism Spectrum Concert @ Foellinger Auditorium
7:30PM: UI Jazz Combo II @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
7:30PM: UI Philharmonia @ Foellinger Auditorium