Joey Mclaughlin talks with the Illinois Times Michelle Ownbey about things to do this weekend in central Illinois.

“The Lincolns of Springfield”
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
How a backwoods genius and a Southern belle met and fell in love.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
The Muni

Morgan County Fair
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Tyler Hubbard tonight and Lee Brice Saturday
Morgan County Fairgrounds

Unplug Illinois
SATURDAY
The zoo, ice skating rink and swimming pools all have free admission during special times. Children ages 7-14 can sign up for a Pitch, Hit and Run competition at Robin Roberts Stadium.

Kathy Brennan and Friends
SATURDAY: 8 p.m.
Voted Best Local Comedian in last year’s Illinois Times Best of Springfield.
Mason City Limits Comedy Club