Joey McLaughlin talks with Illinois Times’ Michelle Ownbey about things to do this weekend in the Springfield area.

Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Exhibit Reception
FRIDAY: 5:30-7:30
Over 70 works by members of the society will be on display through March 30.
SAA

“Nightmare at the Hot Mess Salon”
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Springfield writer and director Courtney Wicks’s murder mystery is a sequel to “Nightmare at the Sweet Dreams Inn.” A witty, nostalgic romp thourhg 2003.
Hoogland

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
Continues through Sunday
Hoogland

All American Circus
SATURDAY: 7 p.m., SUNDAY: 4 p.m.
Illinois State Fairgrounds

“Portraits of Peace”
SUNDAY: 4 p.m.
Dr. Sharon Willis of Atlanta will present a program featuring both music and drama celebrating the lives of civil rights leaders Rosa Parks and Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
“The African American Spiritual” on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the African American History Museum

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
SATURDAY: 12 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Irish Fairytales and Folklore.”
Downtown