Events

The Preservation Commission will have a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24th, 2025, at the Civic Center, Room 103, at 200 South Illinois [...]

There will be a meeting of the Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in the [...]

The Planning Commission will have a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, in City Council Chambers, Room 108, at 200 South Illinois [...]

SIU Symphonic Band, directed by Brittainy Spears and SIU Wind Ensemble, directed by Christopher Morehouse present Amen! FREE sponsored by Fine Arts Activities fee

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RESPECT AND PRESERVE GAZA CEASEFIRE/NO MORE WEAPONS FOR MIDEAST VIOLENCE SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 NOON TO 1:00 PM The Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois will [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARBONDALE – With spring on the horizon, shared Veo electric scooters will return to Carbondale, IL & Southern Illinois University on March [...]

Food Works Winter Farmers Market: Plant Giveaway, Seed Starting and Resource Fair is Saturday, March 15th Carbondale, IL – The Food Works Winter Farmers Market [...]

Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship (CUF) has invited every candidate running for Carbondale City Council to spend an evening in conversation with the community at CUF. Our [...]

Beethoven’s Egmont Overture: Composed as incidental music for German playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s play “Egmont,” this overture is known for its dramatic intensity and [...]

“The Censored” is on view at Artspace 304 through March 27th. This exhibition showcases artwork from Artspace 304's Print Collection exemplifying themes of artists’ censorship [...]

Strings Orchestra, directed by Dr. Rosanna Cauti Free Event

MAKANDA, Ill. – Spring is almost officially here and it’s a great time to look for migrating birds in Giant City State Park! Join Vicki [...]

MAKANDA, IL – Identifying trees without leaves is a snap when you know what to look for. Join MDC Community Forester, Jennifer Behnken, as she [...]

MAKANDA, Ill. – It may be chilly out but spring will be here before we know it! Join renowned Biologist John Palis as we get [...]

Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship (CUF) has invited every candidate running for Carbondale City Council to spend an evening in conversation with the community at CUF. Nathan [...]

There will be a meeting of the Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the [...]

We are excited to announce that "The Censored" is currently on view at Artspace 304 until March 27th. This powerful exhibition showcases artwork from our [...]

MAKANDA, IL – Southern Illinois has a wide range of hiking possibilities with new trails just waiting to be discovered! Join Hiking with Shawn, local [...]

As proud members of the Chicago community, we are looking forward to sponsoring and participating in the 2025 South Side Irish Parade with our very [...]

Jackson County Consolidated Elections will be held on April 1, 2025. Early voting dates & polling places are listed below: Jackson County Clerk in Murphysboro  [...]

As proud members of the Chicago community, we are looking forward to sponsoring and participating in the 2025 South Side Irish Parade with our very [...]

Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement (SILIR) will offer the following classes beginning the week of March 17 through April 17. Each class costs $15 and [...]

The City of Carbondale will celebrate Women’s History Month during the Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue series on Tuesday, March 18th at the [...]

Guest Recital Mongolian Throat Singer Free

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Carbondale Civic Center Room 103, [...]

 The City of Carbondale Sustainability Commission will meet this Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., in Carbondale Civic Center Room 103, 200 South Illinois [...]

Our 5th conversation is with Brian Stanfield. Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship (CUF) has invited every candidate running for Carbondale City Council to spend an evening in [...]

SPRING 3rd Floor Rotunda, Morris Library in SIUC featuring four MA students Iasmim Bonfim, Violin Noah Brown, Viola Maria Del Mar Anasco Mina, Viola Mikka [...]

Join us for two full days of family fun at the Maple Syrup Festival! This exciting event has something for everyone, including maple syrup-making demonstrations, [...]

This free to attend documentary film festival centered completely on southern Illinois topics/themes is a curated event showcasing non-fiction films that inform, inspire, and entertain [...]

This free to attend documentary film festival is a curated event showcasing non-fiction films that inform, inspire, and entertain audiences. Through real-life stories, it highlights diverse [...]

The City of Carbondale Preservation Commission is honored to sponsor the 20th Annual Historic Preservation Awards. Any property located within Carbondale city limits is eligible [...]

Recital - Dr. Daphne Gerling Capparelli, Viola & Dr. Tomoko Kashiwagi, Piano. Free for SIU faculty, students and staff; $ 15 General Admission / $5 [...]

A recital of new music for clarinet by guest artist Erin Cameron More info: https://music.siu.edu/festivals/outside-the-box/ Free

award-winning pianist, Angela Kim offer an evening of contemporary works for solo piano more info: https://music.siu.edu/festivals/outside-the-box/ FREE

The Preservation Commission will have a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at the Civic Center, Room 103, at 200 South Illinois [...]

Guest Lecture on “Commissioning New Works and How to Work with Composers” by Angela Kim, pianist Free

Join us for an improvisational workshop as SIU Improvisation Unit welcomes guest artists Ryan Gaston and Sarah Belle Reed. Artists info: https://music.siu.edu/festivals/outside-the-box/ Concert at 7pm [...]

Every drop matters! Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: THELANDINGS to schedule an appointment.

The Planning Commission will have a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, in City Council Chambers, Room 108, at 200 South Illinois [...]

Altgeld Hall Room 112 Concert of cutting-edge solo Modular Electronic music by Guest Artist, Tim Crist more info: https://music.siu.edu/festivals/outside-the-box/ Free

OWLS! Thursday March 27, 7 PM Everyone is invited to a program featuring OWLS, taking place at 7 PM, Thursday, March 27 at the Carbondale [...]

SIU Percussion Ensemble, led by Christopher Butler https://music.siu.edu/festivals/outside-the-box/ Free and open to the public

The Southern Illinois Outdoor Summit is scheduled to be held on March 28th at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. The summit is a transformative [...]

OTB music festival concludes with a performance by award-winning composer and multi-woodwind performer Vinny Golia info: https://music.siu.edu/festivals/outside-the-box/ (scroll to end) Free

The second annual Black Men’s Health Conference will take place on Saturday, March 29th from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the Carbondale Civic Center. The year’s [...]

MAKANDA, IL – Worried about getting lost in the woods? Join Anne Townsend from Illinois Extension as she guides us through the basics of orienteering. [...]

Step into a Storybook Soprano Singer Free

Through story and song, including a performance of local French “fiddling” on violin and sing-a-longs, audiences will have fun learning how the Illinois French serves [...]

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Southern Illinois Culture & Arts in Bilingual Education (SICABE), Carbondale Public Library, and Carbondale United join forces to co-host music journalist, Beat Latino radio host, [...]

L'Ag'Ya: The Music of Katherine Dunham Altgeld Hall Room 112, 1000 S Normal Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901 Free

L'Ag'Ya: The Music of Katherine Dunham Altgeld Hall Room 112, 1000 S Normal Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901 Free

Maroon Resonance Presents: Joe Walczyk, Trumpet AJ Bernal, Horn Brandon Bryant, Trombone featuring works by Nelhybel, Ewazen, Gille, and more Free/Donations welcome

MONTHLY PEACE AND JUSTICE VIGIL INTIMIDATION, DENIAL OF FREE SPEECH & DUE PROCESS:  FIRST THEY CAME FOR…FINALLY THEY CAME FOR ME SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025   [...]

MAKANDA, IL – Enjoy the beauty of spring in southern Illinois during the upcoming Spring Wildflower Walks at Giant City State Park on Saturday, April [...]

Strings Orchestra, directed by Dr. Rosanna Cauti Free Event