Paint the Street, bar crawl and more: 5 things to do in Springfield this weekend
The end of June is fast approaching, and the Fourth of July is right around the corner; but this weekend still has plenty of events to jam pack and make the last week of June a memorable one.
Fundraising efforts continue this weekend to help support businesses impacted by a June 19 fire on East Adams Street.
Here’s a roundup of five things to do before July.
Paint the Street
What: The Springfield Art Association is partnering with PNC Bank for the annual Paint the Street event in downtown. The art association is calling all artists big and small to decorate 6-foot-by-6-foot squares on Washington Street, one of Springfield’s most prominent roads in downtown. The event is aimed to elevate local artists with provided painting supplies and a canvas on the street. The squares will be judged in a competitive panel of judges, with a first-place prize of $350. Paint for fun squares available to all ages are available for $35; each participant will receive an event bag with paint supplies, including brushes and washable tempera paint.
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: The event will block off Washington from Fourth to Eighth streets.
More: To register and find out more about the event, visit springfieldart.org.
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Pay What you can Gentle Yoga
What: Long week already and looking to destress? Help the local community while you’re working on releasing those shoulders. Head downtown to The Keep Store for a morning of gentle yoga to stretch your body in a one-hour meditation class. The class is meant for anyone to access by paying the amount you can for joining in; all proceeds and donations from the class will benefit the businesses and tenants displaced by last week’s fire downtown.
When: 11 a.m. Sunday
Where: The Keep Store, 312 E. Adams St., Springfield
More: After yoga, consider making a personalized candle at the store. Sundays are busy for Springfield’s refillery station, the store is aiming to reduce waste in the city.
More: Fundraising efforts underway for residents, businesses impacted by downtown Springfield fire
Buzzed Blackout
What: Missed the bar crawl last weekend that traveled through Bloom Winery to Ad Astra Wine & Tapas Bar? There’s another chance for some fun in the summer sun with Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. and the Lincoln Drinking Trail, who’s setting up a blacklight party and turning the yellow and black building into a party. Clique’s own DJ Zach will be spinning tracks at the bar where beer, cocktails, and Korean cuisine will be purchasable to spend the evening right.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 406 E. Adams St., Springfield
More: Buzz Bomb has been an active presence helping the affected businesses across the street impacted by the fire. The bar will happily direct customers to ways they can help downtown thrive, like donating to the Illinois National Bank for the “Benefit for Businesses Affected by Adams Family Fire” will be accepted at any INB location.
Single Mingle at The Wakery
What: No apps, no screens, just real people. Make the most of the moment and start a fresh conversation over some drinks at The Wakery. Each day will focus on different age groups.
When: All speed dating goes from 6 to 8 p.m. except Sunday, which starts at 3 until 5 p.m.
Where: The Wakery at 11 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.
More: A Facebook post with more info can be found online at the Wakery’s social media page.
Bob Seger and John Mellencamp tribute bands
What: NTL Productions present bands Silver Bullet STL and Small Town for a night of tributes to some music legends. The Danenberger Family Vineyards is hosting the night of Mellencamp and Seger classics with a full bar and fresh food so guests can sit back and enjoy some classics.
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday
Where: 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin
More: This event is 21 and up, with general admission to the event starting at $20.
Claire Grant writes about business, growth and development and other news topics for The State Journal-Register. She can be reached at [email protected]; and on X (Formerly known as Twitter): @Claire_Granted
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