Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, November 2nd
Gentle Flow & Restore – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville
Belleville, IL – This NEW class format is a 90-minute class. This class combines gentle flow (vinyasa) yoga with an extended restorative portion of the class. The best of a vinyasa yoga class and a Restorative yoga class together. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cozy Knit Blanket DIY – Makers On Main Street
Columbia, IL – Join us for a DIY workshop featuring COZY Knit Blankets! In this event, we will guide you through the steps of the hand knitting process to create a super soft blanket. Knit one for yourself or give one as a gift! The blanket requires no needles or knitting experience! You will receive enough chunky chenille yarn to make an approximately 40″ x 50″ lap blanket. Yarn colors are shown. At the event, you can swap one of your skeins of yarn with a friend to have a multicolor blanket. We will start on time so be ready to knit! We ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start time of this class so that we can start and end on time. All yarn will be at the event according to the orders received. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Simpletons – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – ATTENTION boomers, ex-hippies and Americana Music aficionados of all stripes: The Simpletons are back for another First Thursday show. This feisty vocal trio of background singers gone rogue aim to please with their versions of the best rock, blues and country from the 60’s – 80’s, with some self-made music thrown in for good measure!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Friday, November 3rd
Glo Bingo – Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall
Belleville, IL – Your favorite Glo Bingo is back! The ticket includes 6 bingo cards for 10 games, a Glo Bingo hat, and a light-up foam stick, and a neon dabber. There will also be an abundance of raffle prizes, 50/50, grab bags, games, music, and more. All proceeds go back to the pets in our care.
Start Time: 5:30 PM
Strangers – Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Join us and the Strangers at this amazing venue for live music!
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fresh Burn – Columbia American Legion Post 581
Columbia, IL – Start your weekend right! Join us for the last show of the year with food, drinks, and live music!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Duke Oursler Debuts – Venue On Main
Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of live music with Duke Oursler, an American Heartland singer/songwriter from Macomb, Illinois.
Start Time: 7:30 PM
Trixie Trio – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Join us for our next performance at Copper Fire! A fantastic place to take in some music, food, and drinks!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 4th
Eckert’s Holiday Market Pop Up – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL – ‘Tis the Season to begin your holiday shopping! Join us for our first-ever Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. The festival will be an indoor/outdoor event at our NEW Cider Shed with a variety of retailers for shopping, live music, and delicious food from our Cider Shed. This festival is free to attend and open to the public. Shopping will be set up outside on both days of the festival, and include a selection of offerings, such as bath and beauty products, hot cocoa bombs, candles, handmade jewelry, children’s clothes, crafts, handmade signs, and more.
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Dazed N Confused – Columbia III American Legion
Columbia, IL – Join us for a fun afternoon of live music and a BBQ contest
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Murder Mystery Dinner: The Haunted Hunter – Eckert’s Restaurant
Belleville, IL – The rumor is true! Word on the street? This place is Haunted! That’s right! …and lots of famous sleuths, detectives, and ghost hunters from around the world will be there to catch a glimpse of our famous, (and elusive), ghost “Billy”, (better known as “Billy, the Spook”). Gee! If someone gets “Whacked”, we’ll have plenty of detectives to solve the crime, won’t we! Everyone plays a part! You could be “Sherlock Homes”, “Miss Garble”, or even “The Hardly Boys.” The show starts at 5:30 and includes dinner & entertainment. Space is limited. Make your reservations now. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sando Shack Food Truck – Millpond Brewing
Millstadt, IL – Stop by for delicious Japanese style sandwiches made to order.
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cody Lee Moomey – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – Cody Lee Moomey is an American singer songwriter and guitarist. He is known for his amazing vocals and original song writing. Playing a mixture of different styles that range from country, folk, rock, and the blues. He’s inspired by many artist including Chad Sullins, Tyler Childers, Bill Withers and Gary Clark Jr. Today Cody is traveling the midwest singing his songs and playing his guitar. You can find his Live album as well as other singles on Itunes, Spotify, Youtube, and Pandora.
Start Time: 7:00 PM
The Mother Lovers – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Join us at Copper Fire this Saturday for the return of The Mother Lovers.
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, November 5th
Eckert’s Holiday Market Pop Up – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL – ‘Tis the Season to begin your holiday shopping! Join us for our first-ever Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. The festival will be an indoor/outdoor event at our NEW Cider Shed with a variety of retailers for shopping, live music, and delicious food from our Cider Shed. This festival is free to attend and open to the public. Shopping will be set up outside on both days of the festival, and include a selection of offerings, such as bath and beauty products, hot cocoa bombs, candles, handmade jewelry, children’s clothes, crafts, handmade signs, and more.
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Double D – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL – Join us for a concert inside our NEW Cider Shed! This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our Cider Shed; no outside food or drinks are allowed.
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SGC Trio – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – As advertised on STL area radio, a great venue with awesome drink specials… located on “Music Row” in downtown Belleville, IL!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL – Join us every Sunday for Xtreme Bar Bingo. Free to play. Join us in our NEW! Cider Shed for your chance to win Cash, Prizes, or even the Jackpot. Delicious food & drinks available for purchase from the Cider Shed. May not bring in any outside food or drink.
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Monday, November 6th
Craft Night – Marco’s Express
Swansea, IL – Join us for some fall fun! Choose from one of our selection of home decor sized Barn Quilts or one of our fall welcome Door hangers.There will be an open bar available to purchase alcoholic beverages for our guests over 21 years of age. ADD a charcuterie Board for your evening snack provided by the Marcos Express kitchen or you may bring your own snacks and food. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Columbia City Saloon
Columbia, IL – Join us every Monday night for Xtreme Bar Bingo! It’s free to play and you must be 21 to play.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, November 7th
Horse Hooky Tuesday – Fairmount Park Race Track
Collinsville, IL – Join us for some exciting horse racing!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Strengthen & Stretch – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville
Belleville, IL – This movement class includes balance, strength, and flexibility. We will use body weight, tubes, bands, and/or dumbbells. The class will finish with long slow stretching. For tickets, click here.
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, November 8th
Stress & Anxiety Release – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville
Belleville, IL – Open to ALL skill levels. No Yoga experience necessary. A mindful slower paced class that consist of gentle floor movements, stretches and meditation. In addition, restorative poses that promote relaxation and calm to a stressed and agitated Nervous System. You will emerge feeling enlightened and rejuvenated. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus
Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at 1428 Tap Haus while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
