Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, June 1st
Columbia Farmers Market – Columbia Turner Hall
Columbia, IL – Visit your favorite local plant, produce, craft, coffee, and baked good vendors at the Monroe County Farmers Market!
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Summer Jeep Jam ‘23 – Ott’s Tavern
Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Copper Reign – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Come join us at this great venue. Awesome food and friendly people in the heart of Belleville’s Music Row
Start Time: 6:00 PM
The Simpletons – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – ATTENTION boomers, ex-hippies, and Americana Music aficionados of all stripes: The Simpletons are back for another First Thursday show. This feisty vocal trio of background singers gone rogue aim to please with their versions of the best rock, blues, and country from the 60s – 80s, with some self-made music thrown in for good measure. Let yourself go and remember — the hard part is gettin’ out the door.
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Friday, June 2nd
Sam and Kate at June’s – June’s Breakfast + Patio
O’Fallon, IL – We’re looking forward to playing at this beautiful venue! Come and enjoy the acoustic covers of your favorite songs!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ainad Shriners Parade – Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL – Bring your family and friends out for our Annual Parade through downtown Belleville! As tradition has it, lawn chairs and blankets go up early to reserve the favorite spots so get there early! Parade starts at 730 PM and is filled with marching floats, bands, Shriner Units, and other entertaining entries!
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Plaid and the Panther – Sullivans
Belleville, IL – Come enjoy local music, cold drinks and lets see where the musical adventures take us!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
The Gusto – Silver Creek Saloon
Belleville, IL – Join us for a great night of live music at Silver Creek Saloon!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 3rd
Family Day in the Park – Bryan Memorial Park
Salem, IL – Join us for a family fun day at Bryan Memorial Park! There will be Youth Fishing Derby. (Pavillion across from the hospital) After there will be games, crafts, food, drinks, and more! ( Across from the Salem Family Aquatic Center)
Start Time: 10:00 AM
RHB Acoustic – The Weingarten
Belleville, IL – Join us again at The Weingarten, for some great tunes, delicious wines, food, and tasty sangrias!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Belleville Indie Market – Seven Belleville
Belleville, IL – Mark your calendars! The Belleville Indie Market is a curated, open-air market showcasing over 35 of the area’s talented artists, makers and creative entrepreneurs for a night under the stars in downtown Belleville, Illinois!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Kara & Scott Band – Mr. BBQ’s Bar and Grill
Columbia, IL – Stop by for a fun night full of live music by Kara and Scott!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Mother Lovers – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – The Mother Lovers return to Copper Fire! Come out and enjoy live music.
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, June 4th
Darian Poe – Seven Belleville
Belleville, IL – Come on out to Seven in Belleville, IL for live music by Darian Roe.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Little Known Fact Sunday Funday – Spaces
Belleville, IL – Sunday Funday at Spaces with Little Known Fact! Enjoy some ice cold adult beverages on the fabulous patio. Bringing you classic rock, blues, classic country, pop, catchy originals, and more!
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
P- Nut and the Shells – Columbia City Saloon
Columbia, IL – Join us for a Sunday Funday full of acoustic live music by P – Nut and the Shells..
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday, June 5th
Althoff Bingo – Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall
Belleville, IL – Monday Night BINGO benefiting Althoff Catholic is back! Join our dedicated volunteer BINGO workers for a fun evening at Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon
Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 6th
Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Open Paint – Courage&Grace
O’Fallon, IL – No registration, no reservations—come paint from anything in inventory for a discount!!!
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus
Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon
Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 7th
Youth Story Time – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Join us for Story Time with Miss Penny every Wednesday! We’ll read a few books and then complete a fun craft. All ages welcome
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus
Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at 1428 Tap Haus while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Skyline Dinner Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
St. Louis, MO – Enjoy this weekday offering of the Skyline Dinner Cruise, which is typically on Friday and Saturday nights at the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. Make any night special. Our flagship evening cruise features live music, a chef-inspired menu, and captivating views of the St. Louis skyline. This two-hour cruise is perfect for celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic night out, or just relaxing on the water. Take a stroll around the top deck to see the city from brand new angles as it lights up the night sky. For tickets, click here.
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM