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Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, May 18th
Columbia Farmers Market – Columbia Turner Hall
Columbia, IL – Catch up with your favorite local plant, produce, coffee, craft, and baked good vendors at the Monroe County Farmers Market!
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
RJ Mischo & Band – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – RJ Mischo and Band at Copper Fire! It’s going to be AMAZING! Grab some great food, drinks and people with this great music this Thursday!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lauren Ash – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Lauren Ash back at Bennie’s Pizza Pub playing a diverse set list of tunes! You’re sure to hear songs you love! Come see the show!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, May 19th
Art on the Square – Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL – Art on the Square is a juried fine art show located at the Veterans Memorial Fountain in beautiful downtown Belleville, Illinois. Since 2002 Art on the Square has been ranked #1 and #2 in the nation by Art Fair Source Book over 10 times. Featuring the original work of over 100 accomplished artists from over 30 states with over 50 new artists in 2023, Wine Court entertainment as well as delicious local food and drink. Art on the Square is a three-day sensation for the eyes, ears and palate!
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
P-Nut and The Shells – Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Join us for a great evening of live music by P-Nut and The Shells at Sunset Overlook!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Movie Night Trivia – The Weingarten
Belleville, IL – Admission is absolutely FREE! Bring your friends and test your knowledge on a variety of popular movie genres. Drink specials wil be offered and we will feature a special “late night” menu. (Outside food & beverage is not allowed). We hope to see you there!
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Twisted Trio – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Join us this Friday night with John, Conner, and Tom opening our request line!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 20th
May Belleville Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL – Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round. Admission: FREE
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Art on the Square – Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL – Art on the Square is a juried fine art show located at the Veterans Memorial Fountain in beautiful downtown Belleville, Illinois. Since 2002 Art on the Square has been ranked #1 and #2 in the nation by Art Fair Source Book over 10 times. Featuring the original work of over 100 accomplished artists from over 30 states with over 50 new artists in 2023, Wine Court entertainment as well as delicious local food and drink. Art on the Square is a three-day sensation for the eyes, ears and palate!
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Summer Kickoff Bash – Ace’s Wild Video Gaming Parlor
Columbia, IL – Lets get the summer ready with a good ol fashioned parking lot party! Live music from the GREAT Southside Johnny Band from 3-7 and then partying afterwards. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the spring weather for a fun filled day!
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Austin Jones – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Austin Jones has some new music he is going to share with us, along with his usual repertoire of unique covers! Stop in during the Art on the Square event and give him a listen!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Graduation Headshots – Larissa Photography
Belleville, IL – Cost is $10 per person. Optional $60 for full set of digital files. Prints start at $6. Sessions done in studio. 15-20 images created at the session. To book, click here.
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Harmony Grits – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – One of our absolute FAVORITES! Don’t miss this high energy, every genre, gritty and super talented group!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, May 21st
May Belleville Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL – Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round. Admission: FREE
Time: 9:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday Boozy Brunch – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Art of the Square is this weekend! It is an amazing local event that brings so many people to our little town! Stop in for breakfast pizzas and bloody mary’s before you start walking around, or make us your last stop before you head home! We will have live music from the Castaway Kids 10am-1pm and Hunter Peebles from 2pm-5pm! It’s going to be a great weekend to celebrate the Arts, make us part of your day!
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Art on the Square – Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL – Art on the Square is a juried fine art show located at the Veterans Memorial Fountain in beautiful downtown Belleville, Illinois. Since 2002 Art on the Square has been ranked #1 and #2 in the nation by Art Fair Source Book over 10 times. Featuring the original work of over 100 accomplished artists from over 30 states with over 50 new artists in 2023, Wine Court entertainment as well as delicious local food and drink. Art on the Square is a three-day sensation for the eyes, ears and palate!
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, May 22nd
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, May 23rd
Crafternoon – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Come craft and learn with us every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Library with Miss Penny! Children of ALL AGES are welcome!
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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
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, 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, May 24th
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 7pm for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports and much, 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
A Night at the Movies – Lincoln Theatre
Belleville, IL – Join the Philharmonic Orchestra for fun night of your favorite music from the movies…including scores for Superman, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, That’s Entertainment and more! Guest Soprano Amy Friedl-Stoner joins us and will be singing loved songs from The Sound of Music, Titanic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Skyfall, and the Wizard of Oz. For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 7:30 PM
