Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, June 15th
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
Shannon Arview – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Shannon is another one of our favorites! He’s fantastic! Try to catch him this thirsty Thursday! Enjoy Shannon playing some country tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Shotgun Creek Band – Cutter’s
Belleville, IL – SGC Friends! The Thursday Night Concert has moved across town…Please show a HUGE amount of appreciation for the team that put this together so quickly. Let’s fill up the OUTSIDE Patio area and enjoy a night of Country Music with Cutters and their team. See you then. Dinner is ALWAYS GREAT…Come early…Stay Late!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Friday, June 16th
Refined Roots – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – Join us for live music by Refined Roots. They are an Americana quintet, blending the traditions of folk, blues, and country, with the occasional fiddle tune sprinkled in to get the crowd to hoot n’ holler. For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Nashville Night with Corey Hagar – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Coming from Nashville, TN to Beautiful Downtown Belleville at Copper Fire Friday, June 16th. Come and enjoy our bar with good food and good people and live music!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, June 17th
Waterloo Farmers Market – Waterloo
Waterloo, IL – Visit your favorite local plant, produce, craft, coffee, and baked good vendors at the Monroe County Farmers Market!
Time: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Array Trio – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Array Trio is excited to be participating in Experience Live Music Row @ Copper Fire Restaurant in Belleville, IL!
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Little Sister Band – Spaces
Belleville, IL – Lil Sister Band will be playing outside from 7 – 11pm. Come out and have fun!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Jonathan Baker – The Office Lounge
Belleville, IL – Join us for a solo performance featuring some of the greatest rock hits!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Brian McKelvey – CJ’s Pub and Grill
Smithton, IL – Don’t miss your chance to get ROCKED with friends at CJ’s Pub and Grill (formerly Mikey’s Pub)! Brian McKelvey will be strumming the hits! It’s the perfect time to enjoy the best pizza, beer, and tunes with friends!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Just One More – Pete’s Hard Stop
Smithton, IL – Come join us for some rock n roll!
Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 PM
Sunday, June 18th
Father’s Day Luau Bash – Eckert’s Cider Shed
Belleville, IL – Say “aloha” to the most fun way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day. Join us in the Cider Shed for the ultimate Father’s Day celebration with live music, Father’s Day Hula Dance Off at 2:30pm with awesome prizes, pig roast, yard games, and special drinks. Fun for the entire family and Dad is sure to love all the festivities.
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Father’s Day Party – The Weingarten
Belleville, IL – Join us Sun, June 18th for a Father’s Day Celebration! Food Trucks: Beast Craft BBQ & Lizzie Bob’s Bakery will be on-site to join in the festivities. Live music by Catfish and the Big Boss Blues Band! Happy Father’s Day from The Weingarten!
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Joe Metzka – Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Stop by to enjoy live acoustic music by Joe Metzka!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Klose Kuarters – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Klose Kuarters will be playing live music on Father’s Day. Join us and have some fun!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, June 19th
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
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
Tuesday, June 20th
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 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 21st
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
Array Trio – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Array Trio returns to the Copper Fire! Hang out for a great night of music, food, drinks, and atmosphere in Belleville, IL!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Paint Your Pet – Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Join us to paint a picture of your pet! Back by popular demand. You must register to have a seat. Space is limited. Once you register, you can submit a picture of your pet for the artist to sketch prior to the class. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 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