# Performing Arts events in Urbana, IL, Today and Upcoming Performing Arts events in Urbana, IL

- **Subtitle**: All Performing Arts events in Urbana, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Urbana like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Surreal Deal: One More Saturday - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead
  - **Description**: Surreal Deal returns with One More Saturday Night - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead! Live at the Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana, ILAbout this EventSurreal Deal live at the Rose Bowl Tavern!
  - **Date**: Mon, 18 May at 08:00 pm – Mon, 18 May at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/surreal-deal-one-more-saturday-a-trip-through-the-grateful-dead/100001987012640296
  - **Venue**: Rose Bowl Tavern
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  - **Price**: min: 12.56, max: 12.56, currency: USD
- **Event Name**: THER'UP.Y presents:  A Tribute to James Brown and Diana Ross
  - **Description**: THER'UP.Y presents: Another wonderful power-house tribute to legends, James Brown and Diana Ross - live at the Rose Bowl TavernAbout this EventTHER'UP.Y presents:A tribute to James
  - **Date**: Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm – Sat, 30 May at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/therupy-presents-a-tribute-to-james-brown-and-diana-ross/100001988797555024
  - **Venue**: The Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kYWU5MGU1MWNjNDI4MTIxNjE5NDVjM2NiYjQwODMxZDNkNDI5OTcwNGYzNjZhMDAyY2JjYzE5YTc2MDg4YmE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ViZWJlYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzgyMjk1Mzg.avif
  - **Price**: min: 17.82, max: 17.82, currency: USD

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All Performing Arts events in Urbana, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Urbana like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Urbana

- **Event Name**: TOMMY STINSON (The Replacements) & Friends
  - **Description**: **ON THE INSIDE STAGE**About this EventDOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM || AGES 18 AND 0VERThis show is Tommy solo, Tommy backed by singer-songwriter Karla Rose, and Tommy backed by full band Tim Schweiger & the Middlemen.
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/tommy-stinson-the-replacements-and-friends/100001988792594186
  - **Venue**: Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWcuZXZidWMuY29tL2h0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGY2RuLmV2YnVjLmNvbSUyRmltYWdlcyUyRjExODM3NTQ1MjglMkYxODA1NzkyMDc1ODAlMkYxJTJGb3JpZ2luYWwuMjAyNjA1MDQtMjIwMzQ5P2F1dG89Zm9ybWF0JTJDY29tcHJlc3MmcT03NSZzaGFycD0xMCZzPTA1NWE5MTZjMTgyNjg2YTQ1NmQyYzI1MDMyYmY2ODA3.avif
  - **Price**: USD 25
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: THER'UP.Y presents:  A Tribute to James Brown and Diana Ross
  - **Description**: THER'UP.Y presents: Another wonderful power-house tribute to legends, James Brown and Diana Ross - live at the Rose Bowl TavernAbout this EventTHER'UP.Y presents:A tribute to James
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/therupy-presents-a-tribute-to-james-brown-and-diana-ross/100001988797555024
  - **Venue**: The Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kYWU5MGU1MWNjNDI4MTIxNjE5NDVjM2NiYjQwODMxZDNkNDI5OTcwNGYzNjZhMDAyY2JjYzE5YTc2MDg4YmE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ViZWJlYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzgyMjk1Mzg.avif
  - **Price**: USD 18
- **Event Name**: Willi Carlisle
  - **Description**: The rootinest, tootinest folk troubadour West of the Mississippi returns to the Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana, IL! June 6thAbout this EventWilli Carlisle live at the Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/willi-carlisle/100001985941076219
  - **Venue**: The Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yYWU5MmI0YzQwNDcwOGVkNTY5MTcxNjFkMWFkMzU0MGNkY2QwZWJhYzQ2YWM5NzI0OTM0N2U1MjRjOTI2NTMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGM2MjYyNWMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc0NjMyNTUx.avif
  - **Price**: USD 23
  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Surreal Deal: One More Saturday - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead
  - **Description**: Surreal Deal returns with One More Saturday Night - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead! Live at the Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana, ILAbout this EventSurreal Deal live at the Rose Bowl Tavern!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 08:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/surreal-deal-one-more-saturday-a-trip-through-the-grateful-dead/100001987012640296
  - **Venue**: Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xZjY4OTViZDZjOTdlMWUwZWJmMTFlZTY1ZDRjMzBhZmQzOGQzOTI2ZTY3YmY2ZjQyNmU0YjAzODYyZDJmYmFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAzMWI0MS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU3NDA3MjU.avif
  - **Price**: USD 13
- **Event Name**: Janet McNamara | The WHIP's 30th Anniversary Series
  - **Description**: Comedian, Janet McNamara live at the Rose Bowl Tavern in honor of celebrating 30 years of The WHIP! In downtown Urbana, IL.About this EventJanet McNamara live at the Rose Bowl Taverna part of the WHIPS
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 11 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Aug 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/janet-mcnamara-|-the-whips-30th-anniversary-series/100001987011505903
  - **Venue**: Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yNWM2OWIzYmU3ODYzYzFlNjExNDA2YmYxMWEzYzY1MzY3NDc0OGYyZTUwODFmNTJhZWJlZDdiOWI2YzE1MzVlLXJpbWctdzEwNzktaDE2MDAtZGNiZWFiOTItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1ODkzNzI2.avif
  - **Price**: USD 23
  - **Categories**: comedy, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Drag Story Hour w/ Merah & Friends
  - **Description**: Join us for a family-friendly Drag Story Hour filled with storytelling, creativity, and joyful performances by local drag artists. Each event will feature a unique theme, interactive moments, and activities for all ages.

📅 May 16 • June 13 • August 22
🕚
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/drag-story-hour-w-merah-and-friends/200029977011023
  - **Venue**: 2740 S. Philo Road, Suite D, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61802
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wZTJkNTBjZDNlYmM3MGQ4ZDMxZjAyOTY3OTdjM2U3ZTEwOWVlYzIyNjNjMGM5MjRiODU0OGE4NmJlOTYzMGVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmFmNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODM0OTEwMA.avif
  - **Categories**: art, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Americana Happy Hour ft. Carrie Sue & The Wood Burners at the Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Description**: Thursday Americana happy hour at The Rose Bowl Tavern featuring 
Carrie Sue & The Wood Burners.
5-7pm. No cover. Tips for the band always appreciated.

Happy Hour Specials:
😊$2 Hamms and PBR
 😋$5 "American Buffalo" 
🇺🇸🦬 (Hamms & a shot of trace)
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/americana-happy-hour-ft-carrie-sue-and-the-wood-burners-at-the-rose-bowl-tavern/200030003037736
  - **Venue**: Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iNzZkZGMzN2ZjYzZlYTQ0NjI0YjJkY2ZjNGZmMDdmMGVmZTlmMjA0ZWI3ZGVkM2EyMDNhZGIxZGUwMDJhYTc4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGM0NjMxMTUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzgxNzM5MTg.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Urbana

- **Event Name**: American Aquarium
  - **Description**: American Aquarium brings their high energy alt-country rock to the Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana, IL! Friday July 3rdAbout this EventAmerican Aquariumlive at the Rose Bowl Ta
  - **Venue**: The Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6c556776101f7214db4f576b753ce73ca68d34b1abbd7e6f3077b1b5ce11d53e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd7dbdb-gmir.jpg?v=1778260823
- **Event Name**: TOMMY STINSON (The Replacements) & Friends
  - **Description**: **ON THE INSIDE STAGE**About this EventDOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM || AGES 18 AND 0VERThis show is Tommy solo, Tommy backed by singer-songwriter Karla Rose, and Tommy backed by full band Tim Schweiger & the Middlemen.
  - **Venue**: Rose Bowl Tavern
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- **Event Name**: The School of Music Convocation
  - **Description**: Congratulations, graduates! 🎓✨
It’s almost time to celebrate all you’ve accomplished!

Join us for the School of Music Convocation on Sunday, M
ay 17, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in Smith Memorial Hall. 

Be sure to complete the participation form by Friday, Apri
  - **Venue**: Smith Recital Hall
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- **Event Name**: OLD 97'S
  - **Description**: ON SALE: Friday, May 1 @ 10 am CST

Rose Bowl Tavern (OUTDOOR)

Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm | 18+

The thirteenth studio album from Old 97’s, American Primitive arose from what vocalist/guitarist Rhett Miller refers to as a “de-evolution” of the legendar
  - **Venue**: Rose Bowl Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Drinking With Jim McMahon
  - **Description**: WE DON’T DO SOFT NIGHTS.

Sometimes it’s wide open.
Sometimes we shut the doors and keep it tight.

This one’s tight.

120 people. One night.

June 13 — The District
Drinking with Jim McMahon

No stage.
No ropes.
Just a bar full of people who showed up to
  - **Venue**: 3605 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61802
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- **Event Name**: THER'UP.Y presents:  A Tribute to James Brown and Diana Ross
  - **Description**: THER'UP.Y presents: Another wonderful power-house tribute to legends, James Brown and Diana Ross - live at the Rose Bowl TavernAbout this EventTHER'UP.Y presents:A tribute to James
  - **Venue**: The Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dae90e51cc42812161945c3cbb40831d3d4299704f366a002cbcc19a76088ba6-rimg-w1200-h675-dcebebeb-gmir.jpg?v=1778229538
- **Event Name**: Candlelight Serenade: Jazz Edition
  - **Description**: We are pleased to partner with the Urbana Park District, the City of Urbana Arts and Culture Program, and the CU Jazz Festival to offer an evening of candlelit paddleboat rides at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park! You’ll be serenaded by a live jazz com
  - **Venue**: The Lake House In Crystal Lake Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3a96df089a26330bc57330c577a6fe7397c567ad2fcbd2f1479827fc0bad3c9d-rimg-w1200-h628-dc120613-gmir?v=1778356207
- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Parade & Liberation Celebration
  - **Description**: JUNETEENTH 2026 in URBANA Is ALMOST HERE!

Join us for the Juneteenth Parade & Liberation Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026 in Urbana, IL!

This is a community moment of freedom, culture, unity, joy, and legacy — and we want YOU to be part of it.
  - **Venue**: The Well Experience Inc.
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/564ccf2f8b2e69f92ae77f43f94961d522e4cd2ea3d22c7151e68dfd8f90dac1-rimg-w1200-h821-dc2c3446-gmir?v=1777473910
- **Event Name**: Surreal Deal: One More Saturday - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead
  - **Description**: Surreal Deal returns with One More Saturday Night - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead! Live at the Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana, ILAbout this EventSurreal Deal live at the Rose Bowl Tavern!
  - **Venue**: Rose Bowl Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1f6895bd6c97e1e0ebf11ee65d4c30afd38d3926e67bf6f426e4b03862d2fbae-rimg-w1200-h675-dc031b41-gmir.jpg?v=1775740725

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Urbana?
  - **A:** TOMMY STINSON (The Replacements) & Friends (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Rose Bowl Tavern), THER'UP.Y presents:  A Tribute to James Brown and Diana Ross (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Rose Bowl Tavern), Willi Carlisle (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Rose Bowl Tavern), Surreal Deal: One More Saturday - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead (Mon May 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Rose Bowl Tavern), Janet McNamara | The WHIP's 30th Anniversary Series (Tue Aug 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Rose Bowl Tavern).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Urbana today May 16, 2026?
  - **A:** Drag Story Hour w/ Merah & Friends (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at 2740 S. Philo Road, Suite D, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61802).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Urbana this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Drag Story Hour w/ Merah & Friends (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at 2740 S. Philo Road, Suite D, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61802).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Urbana in May 2026?
  - **A:** THER'UP.Y presents:  A Tribute to James Brown and Diana Ross (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Rose Bowl Tavern), Surreal Deal: One More Saturday - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead (Mon May 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Rose Bowl Tavern), Drag Story Hour w/ Merah & Friends (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at 2740 S. Philo Road, Suite D, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61802), Americana Happy Hour ft. Carrie Sue & The Wood Burners at the Rose Bowl Tavern (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Rose Bowl Tavern), Surreal Deal: One More Saturday - A Trip Through the Grateful Dead (Mon, 18 May at 08:00 pm at Rose Bowl Tavern).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Urbana?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Urbana on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Urbana?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Urbana?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Urbana include Rose Bowl Tavern, The Rose Bowl Tavern, 2740 S. Philo Road, Suite D, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61802.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Urbana?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Urbana range from USD 13 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Urbana?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Urbana include Ward Presents, Rose Bowl Tavern, Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Urbana?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Urbana.

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