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

Pretty Woman: The Musical
FRIDAY: 7:30 p.m.
Based on the beloved Hollywood story.
UIS Performing Arts Center

Bourbon Tasting
FRIDAY: 7 p.m.
Hear a presentation on the history of bourbon and then Dr. Nathan Steele, a Kentucky native and bourbon connoisseur, will serve as your tasting guide to offer context and guidance throughout.
Edwards Place

Anastasia: Youth Edition
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Hoogland Performing Arts Education Believers (4th-6th grade) presents a musical about discovering who you are and who you’re meant to be.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

The Boat Show
FRIDAY: 2-8 p.m., SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., SUNDAY: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
See what’s new for 2025 at central Illinois’ largest boat show.
Orr Building

Illinois Beef Expo
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Multiple sales, a junior show and a large industry trade show.
Artisan’s Building, Livestock Center