Anniversary Film Series: Labyrinth
What: Celebrate Labyrinth’s 40th anniversary with long time fans and first time viewers. Teenage Sarah journeys through a maze to save her baby brother from the Goblin King. Tickets are only available at the door.
When: 2 and 7 p.m. April 24
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg
Cost: $5
Art Bar: Tissue Paper Paintings
What: Create works of art using tissue paper. Crumple it for a 3D effect, add water for a watercolor-esque final product or make a tissue paper collage. Fee includes all art materials.
When: 5-7 p.m. April 24
Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: $10
Upcycled Pressed Flower Jar
What: Come for a talk about sustainable practices around the home and create pressed-flower votives from recycled jars. Have special pressed flowers? Bring them to put on your jar.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 24
Where: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
Cost: $5; $15 per family
Farce of Nature
What: This frantic, Southern-fried comedy is about the struggling Wilburn family at their Arkansas fishing lodge, the Reel ‘Em Inn. The plot follows D. Gene Wilburn trying to save his business while managing a wife seeking romance, a gun-happy sister hiding a mob snitch and chaotic, unexpected guests.
When: 7:30 p.m. April 24-25; 2 p.m. April 26
Where: Prairie Players Civic Theatre, 160 S. Seminary Street, Galesburg.
Cost: $16; $10 for students
Downtown Galesburg Coffee Crawl
What: The inaugural Downtown Galesburg Coffee Crawl provides guests the opportunity to stroll through downtown, sip something delicious and support local businesses, Innkeeper’s Coffee, Orange Cup Sidecar and The Beanhive. All three coffee stops are within walking distance, but you can also hop on the nonstop Downtown Galesburg Coffee Crawl trolley and ride in style. Tickets include a custom Karley’s Collection zipper tote bag designed for this event, an official Coffee Crawl punch card, unlimited rides on the downtown trolley running nonstop during the event, a chance to win the Downtown Galesburg Coffee Crawl raffle, fun samples, surprises and other treats at each stop.
When: 8-11:30 a.m. April 25
Where: Downtown Galesburg
Cost: $40
10th Annual Rummage Sale
What: The annual rummage sale benefits Operation Christmas Child. All proceeds help with shipping costs for the boxes sent out each year. Shop for home or holiday decor, kitchenware, bedding, curtains, towels, children’s clothing and shoes, toys, craft supplies, electronics, outdoor items, guy stuff, knick knacks, wooden furniture and more. There will also be baked goods available.
When: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 25
Where: Faith Baptist Church, 1247 S. Farnham St., Galesburg
Celebrate Earth Day: Seed Bombs
What: Celebrate Earth Day in the Science Lab.
When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 25
Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg
Cost: $1 with admission
Quarter Auction
What: Buy chips here or bring your own quarters to bid. Win prizes for quarters. Proceeds support the American Legion Auxiliary’s Americanism programs, scholarships, children and youth and veteran programs.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 25
Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St., Galesburg
Cost: $3 paddles; $5 for two paddles
Independent Bookstore Day
What: Check out exclusive items, spin the wheel for savings, pick up free items and take home a cookie.
When: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. April 25
Where: Wordsmith Bookshoppe, 235 E. Main St., Galesburg
Grand Opening: Showbarn Creations & More
What: Stop in and see the newest addition to Main Street. Showbarn Creations & More offers a hat bar with trucker, beanie and wide brimmed options; boutique style clothing and accessories are also available. In addition, Missa Marie Designs provides the chance to customize apparel and cups with more than 800 design options on hand. Beauty Besties Boutique has a spot for you to get permanent jewelery, plus they have a wide selection of Red Aspen nails.
When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 25
Where: Showbarn Creations, 250 E. Main St., Galesburg
Thrive’s 19th Annual Auction
What: Paint The Town Platinum is the theme of Thrive’s 19th Annual Auction, as the organization celebrates 70 years of empowering individuals and strengthening the community. This fundraising event includes a live auction, an online auction, dinner and drinks, a 360° Photo Booth Experience, and interactive Platinum Fundraising tables. Guests are invited to embrace the theme and dress in Platinum Gala Style: cocktail attire, suits, dresses, metallic accents and a touch of glamour.
When: 5:30-10 p.m. April 25
Where: The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg
Cost: $40; $315 for a table of 9; auction tickets available for additional fee
Durufle Requiem
What: Nova Singers and Galesburg Community Chorus will join for their first-ever collaboration to perform Duruflé Requiem, along with a few a capella works by Nova. Galesburg Community Chorus is celebrating 80 years and Nova is marking 40 years.
When: 7:30 p.m. April 25
Where: First Lutheran Church, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg
Cost: $20; $17 for seniors; free for students
The Living Daylights
What: The band will play 80s music.
When: 8 p.m. – midnight April 25
Where: The Corral, 1685 Grand Ave., Galesburg
Sequoia Drive
What: The band plays country music with a rock attitude.
When: 9 p.m. April 25
Where: Cactus Country, 3075 W. Main St., Galesburg
Magic Spinning Snakes
What: Make a magic spinning snake in the art studio.
When: Noon to 2 p.m. April 26
Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg
Cost: Free with admission
Coming next week
Masterpiece Makerspace
What: Join us each month to recreate an art masterpiece! Open to kids in grades K-4. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Learn about one of the world’s most celebrated living artists, Japanese painter and sculptist, Yayai Kusama.
When: 4-5 p.m. April 28
Where: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
Jazz Night
What: Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo in this 30-year traditional event. All ages are welcome. There is a full bar and great barbeque.
When: 7-10 p.m. April 30
Where: Smokin’ Willies BBQ, 161 N. Cherry St., Galesburg
Cost: Free admission
Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Galesburg Register Mail.
This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Coffee crawl, Earth Day seeds among 15 weekend events around Galesburg
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