Joey McLaughlin talks about things going on this weekend in Central Illinois with Michelle Ownbey from the Illinois Times.

 

Comedy Night
FRIDAY: 8 p.m.
Starring national touring comedian Mike Marvell.
Motorheads Bar & Grill

Exhausted Paint: The Death of van Gogh
FRIDAY: 8 p.m.
A frenetic one-man-show that takes you through a tilt-a-whirl exploration of Vincent van Gogh’s life, heart and legacy.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

The Linda Ronstadt Songbook
FRIDAY, SATURDAY: 8 p.m., SUNDAY: 2 p.m.
A concert highlighting the songs of Linda Ronstadt and featuring Springfield singer Lori Ann McCabe and a rocking band.
Legacy Theatre

Purple Up Day
SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Parade ends at Decatur Central Park where you’ll find free activities such as a bounce house, talent show and performances by the Springfield Capital Area Band and a kids’ dance off.

The Book of Mormon
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
The Tony-award winning musical.
UIS Performing Arts Center