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

Date Night with Relax Your Ears
FRIDAY: 6:30 p.m.
Hammered dulcimer, piano and cello.
UIS Studio Theater

Echoes of the Spirit, Sacred Melodies of the Heart
FRIDAY: 7 p.m.
In celebration of Black History Month, Michal Dawson Connor will perform his own arrangement of spirituals.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

Illinois Product Expo
SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., SUNDAY: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Explore Illinois food with free samples from vendors, relax in the Illinois Wine Garden and stock up on your longtime favorites.
Orr Building

Early Spring Plant Exchange
SATURDAY: 2 p.m.
Bring in plant cuttings and extra seeds to share with other gardeners.
The Keep Store

Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala
SATURDAY: 6 p.m.
Presented by Agelinc. Includes a Cajun dinner, king and queen competitions, mask competition, silent auction and more.
Crowne Plaza Springfield