Go out in Normal .

Senior Recital: William Hussey, string bass

Kemp Recital Hall · 8:30 PM

Senior Recital: Nicholas Pilsbury, baritone

Normal First United Methodist Church · 7:00 PM

Senior Recital: Gian Tupaz, voice

Kemp Recital Hall · 7:30 PM

Senior Recital: William Hussey, string bass

Kemp Recital Hall · 8:30 PM

Food & drink

The Barrel Room Tasting Experience

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 11:00 AM

From $25

12 more dates through Dec 27

Instructor-led Activities in the Innovation Station

- Normal IL 61761 · 1:00 PM

NPL Crime Club

206 W. College Ave. · 2:00 PM

ISU Dance RSO Holiday Showcase

Braden Auditorium · 2:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 13

Design & Print

206 W. College Ave. · 2:00 PM

Wind Symphony Concert

Center for the Performing Arts · 3:00 PM

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

Normal Theater · 3:00 PM

Slide Collective Recital

Kemp Recital Hall · 6:00 PM

Senior Recital: Kacey Myerscoughu, voice

Kemp Recital Hall · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 21

At Home At The Zoo

Heartland Theatre Company · 7:00 PM

Senior Recital: Daniel Watkins, jazz guitar

Kemp Recital Hall · 8:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 30

Baby Rock & Play

206 W. College Ave. · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 19

TinkerCrafting: Unwind

206 W. College Ave. · 5:00 PM

6 more dates through Dec 18

PLAYTime

Community Activity Center - 1110 Douglas St. One Normal Plaza Normal IL 61761 · 9:30 AM

1 more date through Nov 24

Ready, Set, Read!

206 W. College Ave. · 10:00 AM

Pop-up exhibition: Boys and Girls Club

University Galleries of Illinois State University · 4:30 PM

El proceso para la ayuda financiera para pagar la universidad

206 W. College Ave. · 5:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 8

Evening Meditation

206 W. College Ave. · 5:30 PM

Paint Your Pet

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 6:00 PM

From $55

Sunset Boulevard

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Guitar Studio & Ensemble

Kemp Recital Hall · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 25

Wiggles & Giggles

206 W. College Ave. · 10:00 AM

Voice Area Recital

Kemp Recital Hall · 2:00 PM

Maker Academy

206 W. College Ave. · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 10

Common Threads Fiber Circle

206 W. College Ave. · 5:00 PM

Music Factory I

Kemp Recital Hall · 6:00 PM

A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Partners in Reading Fall '26 Ends!

206 W. College Ave. · 12:00 AM

Artist Conversation: Stevie Ada Klaark and Melissa Oresky

University Galleries of Illinois State University · 3:00 PM

Teen Writers' Workshop

206 W. College Ave. · 4:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 21

Ken Russell's The Devils (2026)

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Symphonic Winds & Symphonic Band Concert

Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 11

String Project - 25th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Pictures in Motion - Masterwork

UIS Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Sports

Turkey Trot

Ironwood Golf Course - 1901 N Towanda Avenue Normal IL 61761 · 10:00 AM

5 more dates through Dec 26

Instructor-led Activities in the Art Studio

Art Studio - Normal IL 61761 · 1:00 PM

Pictures in Motion - Masterwork

ISU Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 25

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Normal Theater · 3:00 PM

Friendsgiving Trivia

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 5:00 PM

From $5

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

206 W. College Ave. · 5:00 PM

Adult Reading Challenge Book Brunch

206 W. College Ave. · 10:00 AM

Jammie Jamboree

206 W. College Ave. · 6:00 PM

DIY Candle Making Class

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 6:30 PM

From $40

Cottagecore: Embroidery

206 W. College Ave. · 10:00 AM

From $151 more date through Nov 28

Tipsy Turkey Brewery Tours

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 2:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 21

The Shop Around the Corner

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

LGBTQ+ Book and Craft Club

206 W. College Ave. · 3:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 20

The Polar Express

Normal Theater · 3:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 18

It's a Wonderful Life

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Photos with Santa

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 20

Elf

Normal Theater · 3:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 18

Die Hard

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt Ends

206 W. College Ave. · 12:00 AM

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 13

Miracle on 34th Street

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Lecture: “’giving movement to the surrounding language:’ Woolf Words/Tactile Investigations” by Melissa Johnson

University Galleries of Illinois State University · 12:00 PM

The Midnight Society: Movie Screening

206 W. College Ave. · 4:00 PM

Holiday Evergreen Wreath Workshop

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · Through Dec 2

From $75

Creative Practice Lab: Unfinished Business Night

University Galleries of Illinois State University · 6:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 19

Carol

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

University Band Concert

Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM

Playdough Play Day

206 W. College Ave. · 4:00 PM

Tokyo Godfathers

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

U-High Madrigals

206 W. College Ave. · 12:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 19

White Christmas

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 6

Twin Cities Ballet: The Nutcracker

Braden Auditorium · 7:00 PM

Black Christmas

Normal Theater · 10:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 6

Breakfast with Santa

Community Activity Center - 1110 Douglas St. Normal · 9:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 6

Christkindl Market

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 10:00 AM

Normal, IL Ukulele Fun Jam

206 W. College Ave. · 2:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 6

Music for the Holidays

Center for the Performing Arts · 3:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 21

Home Alone

Normal Theater · 3:30 PM

3 more dates through Dec 19

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Killer Raccoons 2: Dark Christmas in the Dark

Normal Theater · 10:00 PM

Arthur Christmas

Normal Theater · 12:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 7

Theatre for All: Community Conversations

206 W. College Ave. · 2:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 15

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Normal Theater · 3:30 PM

Mailed It! A Pen Pal Program

206 W. College Ave. · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 9

Phone Calls with Santa

- Normal IL 61761 · 6:00 PM

Teen Fiber Arts Club

206 W. College Ave. · 4:00 PM

Planning with Confidence: Understanding Powers of Attorney for Property, Wills, and Revocable Trusts

206 W. College Ave. · 5:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 20

Christmas in Connecticut

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Multi-craft Work Time

206 W. College Ave. · 10:00 AM

Code Club

206 W. College Ave. · 4:00 PM

Tween/Teen Crafternoon

206 W. College Ave. · 4:00 PM

Art Sparks

206 W. College Ave. · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 21

Scrooged

Normal Theater · 7:00 PM

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

206 W. College Ave. · 10:00 AM

Fiber Noir

206 W. College Ave. · 6:00 PM

Holiday Pops in the Heartland

UIS Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Silent Night, Deadly Night

Normal Theater · 10:00 PM

Community School for the Arts Winter Concert

Kemp Recital Hall · 11:00 AM

Uptown Dance: Frozen

Braden Auditorium · 11:00 AM

12 more dates through Dec 24

Santa's Station in Uptown Normal

Uptown Normal events (Town of Normal) · 1:00 PM

Partner Project: Hand Sewn Stuffie

206 W. College Ave. · 2:30 PM

Holiday Pops in the Heartland

ISU Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM

Gremlins

Normal Theater · 10:00 PM

Ugly Christmas Sweater Music Bingo

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 5:00 PM

From $5

1 more date through Dec 17

Dueling Pianos: A Toast to the Holidays

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 6:00 PM

Christmas Movie Trivia Night

DESTIHL Brewery Beer Hall and Barrel Room · 6:00 PM

From $5

Sports

Frozen Fairway 5K

Ironwood Golf Course - 1901 N Towanda Avenue Normal IL 61761 · 11:00 AM

A Matter of Taste - Chamber Orchestra

First Presbyterian Church · 7:30 PM

A Matter of Taste - Chamber Orchestra

Second Presbyterian Church · 7:30 PM

7 more dates through Feb 20

The Sound Inside

Heartland Theatre Company · 7:00 PM

Crazy For Gershwin - Masterwork

UIS Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Crazy For Gershwin - Masterwork

ISU Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Apr 25

Concert Choir & University Choir Concert

Center for the Performing Arts · 3:00 PM

1 more date through Apr 25

Treble Choir & Civic Chorale Concert

Center for the Performing Arts · 6:00 PM

Good Witch/Bad Witch - The Broadway Witches - Pops

UIS Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Good Witch/Bad Witch - The Broadway Witches - Pops

ISU Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM

Silks, Strings, & Serenade - Chamber Orchestra

First Presbyterian Church · 7:30 PM

Silks, Strings, & Serenade - Chamber Orchestra

Second Presbyterian Church · 7:30 PM

7 more dates through Apr 24

The Cake

Heartland Theatre Company · 7:00 PM

Fate Now Conquers - Masterwork

UIS Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

Fate Now Conquers - Masterwork

ISU Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jun 25

Young at Heartland Showcase

Heartland Theatre Company · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Jul 18

New Plays from the Heartland

Heartland Theatre Company · 7:00 PM

From $101 more date through Aug 7

The Play's the Thing: New Play Reading

Heartland Theatre Company · 7:30 PM

Coming up at 206 W. College Ave.

Sun, Nov 15

Teen Writers' Workshop

Close by, in Bloomington

Sat, Nov 14 · Bloomington

Pippin

Community Players Theatre

Sat, Nov 14 · Bloomington

Maggie Rose

Castle Theatre

Sun, Nov 15 · Bloomington

Bloomington Bison - Epilepsy Awareness Day

Grossinger Motors Arena

Wed, Nov 18 · Bloomington

Open Stage

Thu, Nov 19 · Bloomington

Thirsty $4 Thursday

Grossinger Motors Arena

Bloomington Bison - Union Night

Ridgeland

Smash House Tavern

R&B Friday with DJ Gilly

Sat, Nov 21 · Bloomington

The Record Company - Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary Tour

Castle Theatre

Bri Bagwell with Lexi Tieffel

Smash House Tavern

Sat, Nov 21 · Bloomington

Black Magic Johnson