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Episode Synopsis
Beyond football and basketball, there’s a lot happening around the area to fill your weekend. Terri & Carly run down a few events to check out, including the inaugural Midwest Yiddish Festival, theatrical performances, comedy, a Black Authors Book Fair, and a must-shop vintage market.
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
Moon Over Buffalo
Kicks off tonight and plays all weekend, and next week at the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre at Parkland College
Described as a madcap comedy, the story follows two characters, George and Charlotte, fading stars of the 1950s who are on the brink of splitting up. They have one last shot at stardom as Frank Capra, the director of It’s a Wonderful Life, is coming to town to see their matinee and is considering casting them in his next movie remake. But everything that could go wrong does. The play is a perfect comedy for lovers of theatre and old Hollywood.
https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2025-2026-Theatre-Season/Moon-Over-Buffalo
2025 Midwest Yiddish Festival
Friday through Sunday across the community
This is the inaugural event celebrating Yiddish arts and culture, featuring live music, cooking and printmaking workshops, Yiddish 101, children’s story time, scholarly lectures, and more. Open to everyone this event, will be both on campus and off at spots like the Fab Lab, the Champaign Public Library, Illini Hillel, Sinai Temple, The Venue CU, Philips Recreation Center, and the ARC.
https://www.cujf.org/yiddishfest
Paula Poundstone
Friday at the Virginia Theatre
Legendary comedian Paula Poundstone will be on stage in Champaign, now known for her podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and as a regular panelist on Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me! Her HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff is listed in Time magazine as one of the 5 finniest stand-up specials ever. Tickets are still available if you want to laugh all night.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1046
Champaign Urbana Black Authors Book Fair
Saturday, 12–5pm at the IMC
Join in this celebration of Black literature and culture, where you’ll meet talented Black authors, discover new books, enjoy a reading corner, open mic opportunities, and more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/422777897492110
$15 & Under Vintage Market
Sunday, 11am–5pm at Lincoln Square Mall
This pop-up market from 217Flea is a curated selection of vintage, thrifted, and handmade pieces all at $15 and under. Refresh your wardrobe sustainably, and get one-of-a-kind finds. They’ll also have a free clothing swap on hand.
https://217flea.com/
Tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.
This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.
Moon Over Buffalo
Kicks off tonight and plays all weekend, and next week at the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre at Parkland College
Described as a madcap comedy, the story follows two characters, George and Charlotte, fading stars of the 1950s who are on the brink of splitting up. They have one last shot at stardom as Frank Capra, the director of It’s a Wonderful Life, is coming to town to see their matinee and is considering casting them in his next movie remake. But everything that could go wrong does. The play is a perfect comedy for lovers of theatre and old Hollywood.
https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Theatre/Events/Theatre-Season/2025-2026-Theatre-Season/Moon-Over-Buffalo
2025 Midwest Yiddish Festival
Friday through Sunday across the community
This is the inaugural event celebrating Yiddish arts and culture, featuring live music, cooking and printmaking workshops, Yiddish 101, children’s story time, scholarly lectures, and more. Open to everyone this event, will be both on campus and off at spots like the Fab Lab, the Champaign Public Library, Illini Hillel, Sinai Temple, The Venue CU, Philips Recreation Center, and the ARC.
https://www.cujf.org/yiddishfest
Paula Poundstone
Friday at the Virginia Theatre
Legendary comedian Paula Poundstone will be on stage in Champaign, now known for her podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and as a regular panelist on Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me! Her HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff is listed in Time magazine as one of the 5 finniest stand-up specials ever. Tickets are still available if you want to laugh all night.
https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1046
Champaign Urbana Black Authors Book Fair
Saturday, 12–5pm at the IMC
Join in this celebration of Black literature and culture, where you’ll meet talented Black authors, discover new books, enjoy a reading corner, open mic opportunities, and more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/422777897492110
$15 & Under Vintage Market
Sunday, 11am–5pm at Lincoln Square Mall
This pop-up market from 217Flea is a curated selection of vintage, thrifted, and handmade pieces all at $15 and under. Refresh your wardrobe sustainably, and get one-of-a-kind finds. They’ll also have a free clothing swap on hand.
https://217flea.com/
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