Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Joey McLaughlin talks with the Illinois Times‘ Michelle Ownbey  on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about things to do this weekend in the Springfield area.


A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
FRIDAY: 7:30 p.m.
Hot off its off-Broadway premiere.
UIS Performing Arts Center

Sweeny Todd
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
A classic tale of the demon barber of Fleet Street and his quest for revenge.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

APL Chili Supper & Paw Paw Patch Bazar
SUNDAY: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ticket includes bowl of chili plus choice of a side, dessert and drink.
K of C Hall, Meadowbrook Road

Parent Place Halloween Parade
SATURDAY: 7 p.m.
Downtown

Best of Springfield Party
WEDNESDAY
Food and liquor samplings, costume contest with $900 in cash prizes, music from UNCHAiNED and more.
BOS Center