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Upcoming Events in Rockford: A Guide to the Week of June 7-13, 2024
2024-06-05
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1. Music on the Mall
Music on the Mall offers free live performances by local and regional musicians, featuring diverse music styles and supported by various sponsors each week.
Venue: Edgebrook Shops
Address: Edgebrook Shops 1639 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL
The River Road Trio event, sponsored by Carter Tooling, features live music performances by local and regional musicians, with limited seating and refreshments available.
Venue: Edgebrook Shops
Address: Edgebrook Shops 1639 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL
Join local author Karla Clark as she signs copies of her books 'You Be Daddy' and the new 'You Be Grandpa,' with a special story time session included.
Venue: CherryVale Mall
Address: CherryVale Mall 7200 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL
The ARTSY Arts & Crafts Exhibit is a free one-day event showcasing local artisans and crafters, featuring a variety of handmade goods, live music, and snacks.
Venue: Edgebrook Shops
Address: Edgebrook Shops 1639 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL
Burpee Museum's Diversity Day celebrates biodiversity with interactive exhibits, presentations, and activities aimed at honoring and preserving diverse ecosystems.
Venue: Burpee Museum of Natural History
Address: Burpee Museum of Natural History 737 N Main St, Rockford, IL
6. Burpee Museum Art of the Earth: Mosasaurs, These be Sea Serpents 0608
Enhance your museum visit with a 60 min art class focused on Paleoart, drawing creatures like T-rex and learning techniques to bring prehistoric worlds to life through various art forms.
Venue: Burpee Museum of Natural History
Address: Burpee Museum of Natural History 737 N Main St, Rockford, IL
7. Burpee Rocks Reading, Saturdays, 12 - 12:45, ages 3 and under
Burpee Rocks Reading combines a read-aloud story with live animal interactions to promote literacy and learning in children under age 5, fostering curiosity and offering hands-on experiences.
Venue: Burpee Museum of Natural History
Address: Burpee Museum of Natural History 737 N Main St, Rockford, IL
The Habitat Opening & Cicada Celebration includes a grand opening of a seasonal outdoor exhibit, a cicada-themed booth hosted by Elly, and a guided hike through Habitat exhibit stops.
Venue: Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Address: Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden 2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL
Drop-In Recreation offers daily indoor physical activities including basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and walking in a climate-controlled environment, with no pre-registration needed and affordable session rates.
Venue: UW Health Sports Factory
Address: UW Health Sports Factory 305 S Madison St, Rockford, IL
Join the Rockford Art Museum for Cartoon Club–Sharks!, a drawing session focused on sharks and various subjects, offering hands-on instructions and encouragement for artistic development.
Venue: Rockford Art Museum
Address: Rockford Art Museum 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL
Big Day of Serving is First Free Rockford's annual volunteer event involving service projects at multiple locations, open to everyone, with a free t-shirt for early registrants.
Venue: First Free Rockford
Address: First Free Rockford 2223 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL
Tom's Elton Tribute features Tom Cridland leading a tribute band playing Elton John's greatest hits and classic album tracks, with authentic music and costumes.
Venue: RPL Nordlof Center
Address: RPL Nordlof Center 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL
13. Burpee Museum's Wonderful Wednesdays: Paint What You Hear 0612
Burpee Museum's Wonderful Wednesdays feature the event 'Paint What You Hear', where participants paint inspired by auditory experiences, fostering creativity in a blend of art and nature.
Venue: Burpee Museum of Natural History
Address: Burpee Museum of Natural History 737 N Main St, Rockford, IL
The Elton Experience features the world's top Elton John tribute band, Tom's Elton Tribute, performing classic hits and album tracks, with meticulous attention to music and costumes.
Venue: RPL Nordlof Center
Address: RPL Nordlof Center 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL
The Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens is hosting a free Storytime event, sponsored by the YWCA Literacy Council, providing books for children to keep.
Venue: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens
Address: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens 411 Kent St, Rockford, IL
Art in Bloom 2024 features designers using organic materials to interpret artworks from the Rockford Art Museum's Permanent Collection at Union Event Space.
Venue: Rockford Art Museum
Address: Rockford Art Museum 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL
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