Civil War reenactments return to Bishop Hill this weekend, while downtown Galesburg businesses will host another Sample Seminary shopping event Saturday. Music fans also can catch “A Wicked Evening with Louise Dearman” at the Orpheum Theatre or a Sunday reunion concert featuring Second Mortgage and The Sofa Kings.

Friday, May 15

“The Da Vinci Code” 20th anniversary showing

Sponsor: Orpheum Theatre
Details: A 20th anniversary showing of the PG-13 film.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg
Cost: $5 per person

Neon Nova live music

Sponsor: Reserve Artisan Ales
Details: Live Neon Nova performance on the patio featuring drinks, food from the RAA food trolley and space for dancing.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Location: Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Saturday, May 16

Sample Seminary

Sponsor: Seminary Street Merchants Association
Details: Monthly walkable event featuring product demonstrations, samples, testers, freebies and other offerings from participating Seminary Street businesses. Participation and hours vary by business.
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg
Cost: Free

Galesburg Farmers Market

Sponsor: Galesburg Farmers Market
Details: Farmers market featuring fresh, local and handcrafted items.
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: 362 E. Simmons St., Galesburg
Cost: Free

Drop-in pickleball

Sponsor: City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation
Details: Drop-in pickleball for ages 14 and older. Balls are not provided.
Time: 8-10:30 a.m.
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility, Galesburg
Cost: $5

2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Day

Sponsor: Bishop Hill Heritage Association
Details: Civil War Day includes Union and Confederate encampments, a civilian encampment, sutlers, demonstrations, a parade, Gen. John Logan’s speech, a Civil War music concert, artillery demonstrations, a battle reenactment, medical demonstrations and a Civil War-era ball. The annual Bishop Hill Quilt Show also will be underway.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Bishop Hill State Historic Site, 304 S. Bishop Hill Road, Bishop Hill
Cost: Free

Science Saturday: Fizzing Flowers

Sponsor: Discovery Depot
Details: Explore science with a hands-on experiment.
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg
Cost: Free with admission

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Sponsor: Galesburg Public Library
Details: Interactive experience with Knox College music students. Children in grades K-6 and their families can learn about and play musical instruments from around the world.
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free

Bingo at the Galesburg VFW

Sponsor: Galesburg VFW
Details: Weekly bingo at the Galesburg VFW.
Time: Doors open at 10:45 a.m.; bingo begins at 12:45 p.m.
Location: Galesburg VFW Post 2257, 1001 Michigan Ave., Galesburg

O.A.K.S. pasta dinner fundraiser

Sponsor: O.A.K.S. Senior Center
Details: Pasta lunch with garlic bread, salad, pie and a beverage. Carryout orders will be available.
Time: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: 176 N. Farnham St., Galesburg
Cost: Freewill donation

“Trumpets of Jubilee: The Beechers and the Abolitionist Movement”

Sponsor: Galesburg Public Library
Details: Musical and speaking performance about the Beecher family, featuring Harriet Beecher Stowe and the family’s role in the abolitionist movement.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free

Plastic Green Armymen

Sponsor: The Corral
Details: Live music by Green Army Men.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Corral, Galesburg

“A Wicked Evening with Louise Dearman”

Sponsor: Orpheum Theatre
Details: Concert featuring British actress and singer Louise Dearman, known for portraying both Glinda and Elphaba in “Wicked.”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg
Cost: Tickets required

Sunday, May 17

39th annual youth fishing derby

Sponsor: City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation
Details: Free fishing derby for children ages 3-15. Participants may bring their own fishing pole or borrow one from volunteers. Prizes will be awarded for the first fish caught.
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Park, Galesburg
Cost: Free

Second Mortgage and The Sofa Kings

Sponsor: Orpheum Theatre
Details: A 40-year reunion concert and fundraiser for the Orpheum Theatre.
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg
Cost: Tickets: $20 min. donation. All proceeds support The Orpheum Theatre

Scratch Art Fun

Sponsor: Discovery Depot
Details: Create a scratch-art project in the Discovery Depot art studio.
Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg
Cost: Free with admission

Event details may change. Please check with organizers or venues before attending for the most up-to-date information on times, locations and admission.