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

APL’s Upscale Collectible Sale
FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Friday admission is $10, Saturday admission is $5 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and merchandise is half price, then from 12:30-2:30 p.m. admission is free and you can fill a bag for a donation of your choice.
Town and Country Shopping Center

Venice
FRIDAY: 7 p.m.
Quintessentially Californian band that mixes the rock of 70s Aerosmith with the storytelling of James Taylor and harmonies of The Eagles.
Legacy Theater

Our Town
FRIDAY, SATURDAY: 7 p.m., SUNDAY: 2 p.m.
“The greatest American play ever written.” A new multicultural production of this classic play.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

Pillsbury Project Tour
SATURDAY: 10 a.m., noon
Guided one hour walking tour of the site.

Children’s Day Celebration
SUNDAY: 1-4 p.m.
Face painting, crafts, pinatas and more, sponsored by the Hispanic Women of Springfield.
Illinois State Museum