Personalities Paint: Pair-allel Views Apr 17, 6-9pm, Local celebrities matched into thematic pairs to paint their “Pair-allel views.” Live art auction and exhibition. $20. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
B. B. King Apr 23, 8pm, For more than half a century, B.B. King has defined the blues. At age 84, he is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues with relentless passion. $42, $52, $62. 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS.
The Runner Stumbles Apr 23-25, 29-31, May 1, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, A young nun dies and her superior is charged with the crime. Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson directs. UIS Studio Theatre, UIS.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra - Bates and Beethoven Apr 24, 8pm, Features internationally acclaimed pianist Leon Bates performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor and others. $30-$42. 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS.
Illinois Quarter Horse Show Apr 29-30, May 01-02, 5:30am-12:30am, An American Quarter Horse Association-approved show. Coliseum. Free. 806-376-4811. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
May
Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield May 1-4, Citywide activities in the education, inspiration and appreciation of the many forms of spiritual expression found in the arts. www.lafspringfield.org.
Sacred Art Exhibition May 1-29, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Juried exhibition of liturgical and sacred art as part of the biennial, interfaith Liturgical Arts Festival: Come Creative Spirit. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Upper Story Tour May 6, 5-8pm, Self-guided tour of business, residential and historic sites reflecting upper story renovation and development. $10 advance, $15 at door. Reception follows. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Company May 7-9, 14-16, 8pm Fri and Sat; 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents vignettes surrounding perpetually-single Bobby, his girlfriends, his married friends, and his fear of commitment. $13, $12 sr/child. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Deke Dickerson May 8, 8pm, American rock and roll guitarist. $20, $15 pre-sale. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Antique Show and Sale May 14-16, 11am-7pm Fri, 11am-6pm Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun, Orr Building. $6. 546-7557. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Springfield Area Highland Games May 15, 8am-11pm, Join traditional Celtic fun. Pipe band, highland dance, rugby and world class athletic competitions, music, traditional food, vendors, story telling, children’s area and more. $10, $5 students/seniors, children under 13 free. www.central-illinois-celts.org. Chatham Community Park, S. Main St, Chatham.
Sangamon Valley Iris Society Iris Show May 15, 8am-4pm, Stunning iris show of many different varieties. Free. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Art of Illinois Wine Garden May 15-16, 11am-6pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun, Sample the many wines of over 20 Illinois wineries. Entertainment. $10 includes wine glass and sampling tickets. 544-1723. Fifth and Jefferson Streets.
Old Capitol Art Fair May 15-16, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Original jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood and other media on exhibit and for sale. Food and entertainment. www.socaf.org. Downtown square.
Central Illinois Senior Celebration May 19, 9am-2pm, Free event for seniors. Orr Building. 787-9234. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Illinois’ Got Talent May 22, 7pm, Watch people from all over Illinois compete. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race May 30, 1pm, Best of flat track racing descends on Springfield for racing on a one-mile dirt track. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.