The Progressive Case for Israel on Monday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Put on by the RSO Illini Students Supporting Israel, this program will feature guest speaker Rezwan Ovo Haq, a strong supporter of the State of Israel, and why progressives should stand up for Israel. Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.
Courtyard Wrestling: Come watch Smackdown on our big screen. Join in on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.
Courtyard Sessions & Courtyard Karaoke: Come to a Courtyard double take! UIUC’s hottest electronic DJs spinning beats in Courtyard Café from 6-8pm, followed by karaoke from 8-11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 at the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.
Illini Union Board “Bubble Soccer”: Join the Illini Union Board on the Quad for some FREE Bubble Soccer! Bring your friends! Thursday, April 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on the Illini Union Quad (Rain Location: Illini Union Ballroom). (Free to students with current UIUC ID only) Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information.
Illini Union Board Annual Drag Show: Join the Illini Union Board for a fun night of seven Drag performers slaying the stage to some of your favorite music! Thursday, April 12 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in Illini Union Illini Rooms. Tickets available in the Illini Union Quad Shop $5 students with valid UIUC i-card $7 public. Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information.
A Throw Back in Time—A Korean Pop Showcase: Put on by the RSO Korean Cultural Center and the K-pop dance group K Connect, this showcase will feature dancing and singing performances from the 1900’s all the way until today. Come learn about Korean culture on Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.
The Malignant Humor Festival: Put on by the RSOs Spicy Clamato and DeBono Improv, the humor festival will be a special edition during UIUC’s Mom’s Weekend! Friday, April 13 and Saturday April 14 at 8:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.
Moms Weekend Bags Tournament: Bring Mom out and enjoy some friendly competition with one of your favorite 2 person sports. Registration preferred by Friday, April 13th but will be accepted up to 12:45pm on day of the event. PRIZES for the top winners! Saturday, April 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Rec Room. Price: $5.00 for each Mom-Student team. Contact Illini Union Rec Room iurecroom@illinois.edu for more information.
Thanks to Laurel Reed of the Illini Union for these information items.