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Governor Duncan Association Annual Meeting
Governor Duncan Mansion • May 19 @ 5:30PM
Enjoy a night of history and community with a guest speaker presenting “Women’s Roles in the Illinois Anti-Slavery Movement”. Read more about Governor Duncan Association Annual Meeting -
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Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship Tournament
Mtn Dew Park • May 19 – May 23 @ 8AM
The 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship will be held at Marion Stadium on May 19-23, 2026 in Marion, IL. Watch elite teams compete in this… Read more about Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship Tournament -
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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents The Wedding Singer
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre • Apr 29 – May 24
After being left at the altar, wedding singer Robbie loses his spark—until he meets Julia. This Tony-nominated musical brings 80s nostalgia, romance, and high-energy fun to… Read more about Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents The Wedding Singer -
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The Secret Life of Butterflies
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens • Mar 21 – May 24
Explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths as you witness the full life cycle in action and enjoy an up-close experience surrounded by native and… Read more about The Secret Life of Butterflies -
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HerrinFesta Italiana
Downtown Herrin • May 19 – May 25 @ 12noon
Here comes Summer! HerrinFesta Italiana was founded in 1991. A celebration of the rich Italian heritage in Herrin, IL and now a spectacular entertainment… Read more about HerrinFesta Italiana -
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42nd Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition
The Next Picture Show Gallery • Apr 29 – May 30 @ 10AM
The Illinois Watercolor Society 42nd National Exhibition brings outstanding contemporary watercolor from across the nation to The Next Picture Show, April 29–May 30, 2026, with a… Read more about 42nd Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition -
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Scenic Art Loop Art Exhibition at the Coliseum
Apr 01 – May 30 @ 10AM
Scenic Art Loop Exhibit showcases a diverse collection of artwork by regional artists from Iowa and Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, on display at the Coliseum Museum in… Read more about Scenic Art Loop Art Exhibition at the Coliseum -
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Million Dollar Quartet at Stolp Island Theatre
Paramount Theater • Mar 04 – May 31
The Tony® Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet unfolds on December 4, 1956, when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley united at Sun… Read more about Million Dollar Quartet at Stolp Island Theatre