Good morning, Champaign.

The 25th Annual MLK Celebration will be held at Krannert Center in Urbana on Sunday, Jan.

18 with doors opening at 4:00 p.m. + the event starting at 5:00 p.m., where Dr. Jeffery Trask, Dr. Stephanie Cockrell and Martel Miller will be honored.

A look back at 2025 shows a year marked by challenges and hopeful changes — the reopening of Hotel Royer in Urbana brought new energy, and the demolition of the nearly 100-year-old Collins Tower closed a local chapter — as the community moves forward.

Local bars Brewhaus, Celtic Mist, and Fluid Lounge are expanding their non-alcoholic drink menus and adding board games (pinball and billiards) as Dry January continues, ensuring a welcoming space for all patrons.

PMP Certification Exam Prep Training Bootcamp

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — HQ North Randolph Street — Contact for pricing — Intensive training to become a certified Project Management Professional with a 100% pass guarantee.

Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

6 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — $22.05 — Experience a magical candlelight performance featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and other classics.

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

8:45-10 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — $31.95 — Experience the timeless melodies of Queen and The Beatles under candlelight in a magical setting.

PineappleFest 2026

11 AM – 12 AM — Esquire Lounge — RSVP required — Celebrate PineappleFest with vendors, food, music, and drinks all day.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Krannert Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eloquence of Berlioz, Beethoven, and Sibelius performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.