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• Events - Meet the Pianists: A U of I Jazz Showcase

  In collaboration with the University of Illinois featuring 
  Yingxun Chen
  Shishu Wang
  Shuai Yuan
  Petyton Black
  Santi Vera

   

• Events - Laser Halloween

  Bright and beautiful laser lights combined with
  our full dome special effects set to fun music -
  these shows are a sight and sound experience you won't want to miss. 

  Admission is $12 per person. 
  Tickets can be purchased online or are sold at the d...>

• Events - Sunday Wine Down with Tom Grassman

  Implementing vocal harmony/effects, guitar looping, and foot percussion,
  Tom's solo show again demonstrates his ability to create a huge sound from just one person.
  Come out and enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon with Alto Vineyards! 

• Events - Cooking with Spices Workshop

  Join us for a unique culinary workshop exploring the
  art of cooking with spices at Cedar Oak Farms.
  This interactive class will help you understand how spices
  enhance flavor, balance dishes, and elevate everyday meals.

  Events - Fighting Illini Women's Gymnastics vs. UCLA

  Two-time Olympic gold medalist and 3rd place 2025 Dancing With the Stars contestant Jordan Chiles will be competing with UCLA at the Fighting Illini Women's Gymnastics meet this Sunday, Feb 22nd. 

• Events - John R. Miller with special guest Rebecca Rego

  John R. Miller live at the Rose Bowl Tavern

  with support by Rebecca Rego!!

  Friday, July 18th

  Doors 7:30pm

  Show 8:30pm

  $20 ADV | $25 DOS

  Tickets on Sale 4/25 at 10am CST!

• Events - Monster Story Time

  Stomp to the library for this monster-themed storytime, which includes a scary craft and a spooky snack. If you'd like, you can wear your Halloween costume.
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• Events - Secret Garden Cloche Workshop

  Create Your Own Enchanted “Bees & Blooms”
  Fall Foliage Secret Garden! 

  Step into a world of autumn magic and natural beauty
  as we invite you to design a whimsical secret garden
  in honor of the pollinators that make this season flourish! <...;

• Events - Lightning Lectures on Yiddish History & Culture

  This lecture series features short talks on a variety of subjects related to Yiddish.
  See below for more information.

  Jewish Emigration from Eastern Europe (1870s-1914)
  Anastasiia Strakhova
  

• Events - Holiday Open House and 10 Year Bash

  2026 is extra special — we’re celebrating 10 years of the Mercantile,
  and we’d love for you to celebrate with us. 
  
  Join us as we kick off the season with our annual Holiday Reveal, <.../div>