Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Michelle Ownbey from the Illinois Times talks with Joey McLaughlin on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about things to do this weekend in the Springfield area.

Almost, Maine
FRIDAY, SATURDAY: 7 p.m., SATURDAY, SUNDAY: 2 p.m.
The play explores love and loss in the small town of Almost, Maine.
UIS Studio Theatre

Blarney Bash
FRIDAY: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
View Dick Levi’s car collection and enjoy live music by Micah Walk and Dave Littrell, food and drinks, live and silent auction to benefit St. Patrick’s Catholic School.
LRS Hanger, Capital Airport

The Ritz
SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m.
CORAL hosts a three-course dinner, dancing, a celebration of the progress made by the LGBTQ community over the years.
Crowne Plaza Springfield

40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
SATURDAY: noon
The reviewing stand has been moved this year to Capitol Avenue which expands the family friendly area from 6th Street.
Downtown

An evening with Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson
TUESDAY: 6:30 p.m.
She will present “Life as a Laureate,” discussing highlights of people she’s met and places she’s been during her tenure. Advance registration required
ALPLM