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.

“Mr Lincoln”
FRIDAY, SATURDAY: 7:30 p.m., SUNDAY: 4 p.m.
Local performer John O’Connor stars in this one-person play written by Herbert Mitgang, a New York Times reporter and playwright. The play relies heavily on Lincoln’s own words.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition
FRIDAY, SATURDAY: 7 p.m., SUNDAY: 2 p.m.
SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save their undersea world.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

Earth Awareness Fair
SATURDAY: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
City departments, community organizations, businesses and more showcase stewardship of the Earth.
Union Square Park

An Evening with Gatsby
SATURDAY: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
A celebration of literature, history and timeless glamour, marking the 100th anniversary of “The Great Gatsby.” Attendees encouraged to dress in 1920s attire.
Dana Thomas House

Saturday Night Fever
SATURDAY: 5-9 p.m.
Go back to the era of bell bottoms and wide lapels and dance the night away with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Includes dinner, auctions and more.
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel