Friday, June 5

Sandwiches for Seniors

McAlister’s Deli will donate 20 percent of purchases made during the event to the VNA’s Sunshine for Seniors program, which supports seniors in Knox County

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: McAlister’s Deli, 2701 Gale Village Drive
Cost: Menu prices vary

Rich Ankeney exhibit reception

A reception for Galesburg artist and photographer Rich Ankeney will be held at Monmouth College. The reception is part of Golden Scots Celebration activities. Ankeney’s exhibition, “Improvisations in Light,” will remain on display through July 31.

Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Len G. Everett Gallery, upper level of Hewes Library, Monmouth College

First Fridays on Seminary Street

The summer series returns with live music by Bits and Pieces, children’s activities by Discovery Depot, food, shopping and community activities. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: Historic Seminary Street, downtown Galesburg

Spirits for Seniors

The Bar 65 will donate $1 for every charity cocktail sold during June to support food-insecure seniors in Knox County.

Time: Business hours
Location: The Bar 65, 65 S. Cherry St.

Saturday, June 6

Galesburg Farmers Market

Vendors will offer fresh and locally grown foods, plants, handmade items and other goods.

Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: 362 E. Simmons St.
Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary

Tech Lab open hours

Teens and adults may visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment.

Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St.
Cost: Free

Yoga at Lake Storey

Participants may join a free, hourlong outdoor yoga session each Saturday this summer. The June 6 session will include a special kickoff event with prize drawings. No yoga will be held July 4.

Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, June 6 through Aug. 29
Location: Lake Storey Park shelter area closest to the lake
Cost: Free

Color Mixing and Matching with Ana V. Fleming

Ana V. Fleming will cover the essentials of color mixing and matching to help participants create a more intentional palette. The class is suitable for all skill levels.

Time: 10:30 to noon
Location: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St.
Cost: $15 per person

Design a Floating Building

Participants may test their engineering skills by designing a floating building during a weekend activity at Discovery Depot

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St.
Cost: $1 with admission

Bingo at the Galesburg VFW

Weekly bingo will be offered. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

Time: 12:45 p.m.
Location: Galesburg VFW Post 2257, 1001 Michigan Ave.

Second annual Putt for Purple

The four-person scramble golf outing will benefit the Ohl Strong Foundation, which supports families affected by pancreatic cancer. The event includes 18 holes, contest prizes, raffle packages, post-round awards, a meal and social time. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m.

Time: 1:30 p.m. shotgun start; check-in opens at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Bracken Country Club, near Galesburg
Cost: $400 per team

Hello, Summer! Music and S’mores

Galesburg Public Library will celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a free, all-ages concert by the Roe Family Singers.

Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St.
Cost: Free

’Za for a Cause

Jimmy’s Pizza will donate $3 for every large pizza sold on Saturdays during June to support food-insecure seniors in Knox County.

Time: Business hours
Location: Jimmy’s Pizza, 379 E. Tompkins St.
Cost: Menu prices vary

“Bride Hard”

The Orpheum Theatre will show the R-rated film “Bride Hard,” starring Justin Hartley.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St.
Cost: $5 per person

The Uncle Louie Variety Show

Lou Greco and Carlo Russo will present live original music, sketch comedy, stand-up and improv. Uncle Larry Reeb will open the show.

Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St.
Cost: $35 to $45, plus fees

Sunday, June 7

Knox College commencement

Knox College will hold its 2026 commencement ceremony on the South Lawn of Old Main. No tickets are required, and there is no limit on the number of guests graduates may bring.

Time: 10 a.m.
Location: South Lawn of Old Main, Knox College
Cost: Free

Seventh annual Pride Picnic

The picnic will include a meal, children’s activities, adult games, arts and crafts, Drag Story Hour and free, confidential sexual health testing and information from a mobile unit. Meat, a vegetarian meat option, chips, side dishes, dessert, water and Kool-Aid will be provided.

Time: 1 to 5 p.m.; mealtime at 1 p.m.; activities from 2 to 5 p.m.
Location: Lake Storey, shelters 1 and 2 near the pavilion
Cost: Not listed

The Night Life Band

The Night Life Band will perform live music.

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Harley’s Pub & Reception Hall
Cost: Not listed

Sista and the Misters

Sista and the Misters will perform live music during a Sunday afternoon show.

Time: 2 to 6 p.m.
Location: Gimpy’s on 150, 1060 N. Seminary St.
Cost: Not listed