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

YART Sale
SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Supplies and equipment available at low prices for your new art-making passion – metals ceramics, painting, photography and more.
Edwards Place

Belly Laffs’ Summer Showcase
SATURDAY: 8 p.m.
A high-paced comedy show with host Tim Laffey.
Laguna Brava Mexican Restaurant, Wabash Ave.

Masters’ Back Porch Chautaqua Series
SUNDAY: 2-4 p.m.
Listen to experts on topics of local interest in literature, art and history followed by original performances by area songwriters.
Masters’ Memorial Museum – corner of 8th and Jackson

Illinois State Fair
USAC Silver Crown Series, 2 p.m. and Demolition Derby – SATURDAY: 5 p.m.
Arca Super Series SUNDAY, 1 p.m.

“Noir: IV: Landmarks”
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and FRIDAY: 5-7 p.m.
Through Aug. 31
An exhibition celebrating Black art and culture. Children’s activities will be offered on Wednesday and Saturday mornings and family activities on Friday evenings in the courtyard.
Dana Thomas House