Springfield Area Arts Council

Marques Morel

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza 12:00 – 1:00PM Old State Capitol Plaza This summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from […]

Free

Frank Parker’s Jambalaya Jazz

Frank Parker’s Jambalaya Jazz will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES August 4th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every […]

Free

Tad O’Brien

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza 12:00 – 1:00PM Old State Capitol Plaza This summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from […]

Free

Latin Jazz Project

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

Latin Jazz Project will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES August 11th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday […]

Free

Rudy Boz and Friends

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

Rudy Boz and Friends will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES August 18th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every […]

Free

Peaches and Bacon

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza 12:00 – 1:00PM Old State Capitol Plaza This summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from […]

Free

Frank Trompeter Quartet

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The Frank Trompeter Quartet will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES August 25th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday […]

Free

Randy Erwin

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza12:00 – 1:00PMOld State Capitol PlazaThis summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from Memorial Day to […]

Free

Max Osawa Quartet

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

No Jive

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

Dan Rivero Trio

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

Debbie Ross

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

Johnnie Owens

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

Trivia Night

Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL, United States

The Arts Council is having its first-ever trivia night fund-raiser. Hosted by the Quizanator himself, former board president Troy Roark.  
Saturday, November 4, at 7:00 P. M.
The money raised will support our grant program, Community Arts Access.

It will be fun for you and will help us help others. 
Reserve a spot at www.hcfta.org/tickets

$20

25th Biennial ART AFTER HOURS Awards Reception

M.G. Nelson Family Gallery 700 N 4th St, Springfield, IL, United States

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:30 to 7:30 P.M.
Awards will be presented at 6:30 P.M.

Citywide Visual Arts Exhibition
December 6 – 21, 2023
M. G. Nelson Family Gallery

700 North Fourth Street
Springfield, Illinois
Free and Accessible

Angel Brown

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

36th annual First Night® Springfield

Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Downtown New Year’s Eve will sparkle both in the skies and on Hoogland Center stages for the 36th annual First Night® Springfield.
This family-friendly celebration of the arts is co-produced this year by Springfield Area Arts Council and Hoogland Center for the Arts.  The City of Springfield is adding the annual fireworks spectacular.

$5 – $20

The Brighton Sier Quartet

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday at Boone’s in Downtown Springfield FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCESSIBLE FREE PARKING NEARBY FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

Free

Julie Jules and Company

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday at Boone’s in Downtown Springfield!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
ACCESSIBLE
FREE PARKING NEARBY
FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

Free

The David Moore Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday at Boone’s in Downtown Springfield!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
ACCESSIBLE
FREE PARKING NEARBY
FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

Free

Adjunct Policy

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday at Boone’s in Downtown Springfield!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
ACCESSIBLE
FREE PARKING NEARBY
FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

Free

The José Gobbo Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday night at Boones in Downtown Springfield!

Family-Friendly
Accessible
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking Nearby

Free

The Michael Taylor Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday night at Boones in Downtown Springfield!

Family-Friendly
Accessible
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking Nearby

Free

Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest

Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL, United States

The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 15, at 4:00 P.M. in Peggy Ryder Theatre at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

Free

Stone Cold Blues Band

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday night at Boones in Downtown Springfield!

Family-Friendly
Accessible
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking Nearby

Free

Footprints with Virgil Rhodes

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday night at Boones in Downtown Springfield!

Family-Friendly
Accessible
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking Nearby

Free

Liz Fitz

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday
Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

The House Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday
Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

Poetry Out Loud Illinois State Contest

Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL, United States

The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central State Regional Contest on Monday, March 11, at 10:00 A.M. in the LRS Theater at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.  There is no admission cost, and all are welcome.  The venue is accessible.

Free

Skibbereen

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday
Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

Blue Note Quintet

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday
Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

Robert Sampson Band

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

Poetry Out Loud National Contest

Lisner Auditorium 730 21st St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The Poetry Out Loud National Contest will be held at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC from April 30 to May 2, 2024.

Free