BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore Belleville - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://explorebelleville.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore Belleville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T144156Z CREATED:20260520T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144156Z UID:10001248-1783962000-1783969200@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Monthly Teen DIY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/monthly-teen-diy/2026-07-13/ LOCATION:Belleville Public Library – Main Branch\, 121 East Washington Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/671534978_1269693242020258_73175824976958132_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T142640Z CREATED:20260623T142640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T142640Z UID:10001317-1784226600-1784232000@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Flower Arranging Class at Eckert’s Belleville Farm DESCRIPTION:Embrace the beauty of our season at our Flower Arranging Workshop with Lone Star Flower Farm! Using fresh-cut sunflowers and seasonal blooms grown right in their own backyard\, you’ll create a gorgeous bouquet in a mason jar or vase. Guided by floral experts\, you’ll sip\, snip\, and design your own arrangement to take home. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/flower-arranging-class-at-eckerts-belleville-farm/ LOCATION:Eckert’s Cider Shed\, 951 S Green Mt Rd\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/571766658_712499531871873_1831919620143964744_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T000000 DTSTAMP:20260609T135647Z CREATED:20260609T135647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T135647Z UID:10001302-1784980800-1785024000@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Big Finger Records Music and Art Festival DESCRIPTION:30 Touring and Local bands\n5 stages total (3 outdoor\, 2 indoor)\nLocal Art and Food Vendors\nSTL4130 Flatland BMX Crew Stunt Shows \n10th and West Main Street\nOld Brewery District\, Belleville\, IL \n$30 Pre-sale tickets\, $40 Day of Show\nLawn Chairs and Coolers Welcome! \nARTISTS AND NOSH VENDORS:\nChef Brent’s Cajun Shrimp Boil\nSugar Fix Bakery (St. Louis\, MO)\nHot Diggity Rock’N’Roller Dogs\nCasa Maria Mexican Cuisine\nThe Toasty Goat Wood Fired Pizza\nAlt’rd Ego\nMore to come! \nSTL 4130 FLATLAND BMX CREW STUNT SHOWTIMES\n2:15 -3:15pm\, 4:15 – 5:15pm\, 6:15pm – 7:15pm at the 10th Street Stage \nBIG FINGER STAGE\nNoon – 1pm Ptah Williams Jazz Band (St. Louis\, MO)\n2pm – 3pm Alex Petraborg (Belleville\, IL)\n4pm – 5pm St. Louis Jazz All-Stars featuring Dave Stone\n(St. Louis\, MO)\n6pm – 7pm SM6 (Chicago\, IL)\n8pm – 9pm Boogiefoot (St. Louis\, MO)\n10pm – 11pm Rat Party Dilemma (St. Louis\, MO) \nHARTERS STAGE\n12:15pm – 1:15pm A Rather Bright Light (Collinsville\, IL)\n2:15pm – 3:15pm The Oxfords Scream (Chicago\, IL)\n4:15pm – 5:15pm Heroes of the Kingdom (Belleville\, IL)\n6:15pm – 7:15pm Victim of Doug (Memphis\, TN)\n8:15pm – 9:15pm The High & The Mighty (St. Louis\, MO)\n10:15pm – 11:15pm Canning (Chicago\, IL)\n12:15am – 1:15am Anfang (Chicago\, IL) \nTHE PALACE STAGE\n12:30pm – 1:30pm Parc Department (Chicago\, IL)\n2:30pm – 3:30pm Ponzi (Nashville\, TN)\n4:30pm – 5:30pm The Upstart Crows (Brooklyn\, NY)\n6:30pm – 7:30pm The BOB Band (Millstadt\, IL)\n8:30pm – 9:30pm The Ex-Bombers (Charleston\, IL)\n10:30pm – 11:30pm The Foleys (South Bend\, IN) \nLONNIE’S FARM STAGE\n1pm – 2pm Radar Waves (Chicago\, IL)\n3pm – 4pm Robbie and the Rockin’ Fools (St. Louis\, MO)\n5pm – 6pm Mary Rodgers Menagerie (Nashville\, TN)\n7pm – 8pm Iris Marlowe (Chicago\, IL)\n9pm – 10pm The Tape Cassettes (Portsmouth\, OH) \n10TH STREET STAGE\n1:15pm – 2:15pm Of Monarchs (St. Louis\, MO)\n3:15pm – 4:15pm Tiffany Ann (St. Louis\, MO)\n5:15pm – 6:15pm Naked Eye (Dayton\, OH)\n7:15pm – 8:15pm Kam Bugger (Nashville\, TN)\n9:15pm – 10:15pm Kate Kristine (Eureka Springs\, AR)\n11:15pm – 12:15am Josh Westbrook (Tulsa\, OK) URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/big-finger-records-music-and-art-festival/ LOCATION:Big Finger Records\, 907 West Main\, Beilleville\, IL\, 62220 CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Music,Theatre & Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TheBigFingerDAY-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Big Finger Records":MAILTO:bigfingerrecords@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260722T190509Z CREATED:20260722T190509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T190509Z UID:10001358-1785571200-1788195600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Kimberly Cote Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Come Sit\, Sip\, and Celebrate Local Art! \nJoin us throughout the month of August at Pour@222 for a special solo exhibition featuring the artwork of Kimberly Cote\, one of Belleville’s local talented artists. \nRelax with a great cup of coffee\, enjoy wonderful conversation\, and explore a beautiful collection of original artwork inspired by nature\, community\, and creativity. \nOriginal pieces will be available for purchase\, making this a perfect opportunity to take home a one-of-a-kind work of art while supporting a local artist. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/kimberly-cote-exhibition/ LOCATION:Pour@222\, 322 E. Main Street\, Belleville\, 62220 CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0362.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Pour @322":MAILTO:info@bellevillecoffee.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T200000 DTSTAMP:20260728T133714Z CREATED:20260728T133714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T133714Z UID:10001362-1786122000-1786132800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Art Exhibition Opening: Low Vis // Plane Sight DESCRIPTION:Public Defender presents “Low Vis\,” an exhibition of new work by Evan and Stacey Studio\, showing in our Front Room. Also opening is “Plane Sight\,” a group exhibition of 11 artists showing in our Martin Room. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/art-exhibition-opening-low-vis-plane-sight/ LOCATION:Public Defender Art + Zines\, 123 W Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/exhibition_FB_Aug.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Defender Art + Zines":MAILTO:public.defender.art@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T144156Z CREATED:20260520T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144156Z UID:10001249-1786381200-1786388400@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Monthly Teen DIY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/monthly-teen-diy/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Belleville Public Library – Main Branch\, 121 East Washington Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/671534978_1269693242020258_73175824976958132_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T171124Z CREATED:20260817T171124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171124Z UID:10001375-1788372000-1788379200@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Lets Get Board: Fall Cutting Board DIY Paint Class DESCRIPTION:🍂 Let’s Get Board: A Fall Cutting Board Workshop 🍂\nYou asked… and we listened! 🎉\nWe’re so excited to bring you one of our brand-new DIY classes for the season—our Fall Cutting Board Workshop! This is one of our newest DIY projects\, and we can’t wait to see what you create!\nThe best part? There are no rules! 🎨 Let your imagination run wild! I’ll have plenty of stencils available\, or you can create your own design. Whether you’re feeling spooky 👻 or love the classic pumpkins\, leaves\, and cozy fall vibes 🍁\, your cutting board will be uniquely yours.\nEach guest will paint a 15.7″ x 7.8″ wooden decorative cutting board—the perfect size to display on your kitchen counter\, island\, coffee bar\, or as part of your fall décor.\nPlease note: These boards are for decorative display only and are not intended for food preparation or cutting.\nSo grab your besties\, your favorite fall drink (BYOB! 🍷)\, bring your favorite fall snacks \, and join us for a fun night of painting\, laughing\, and making memories.\n✨ No experience necessary.\n✨ All supplies are included.\n✨ Stencils will be available\, or create your own custom design.\n✨ Leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of fall décor you’ll love displaying all season long.\n🍂 Spots are limited\, so be sure to reserve yours before they’re gone! We can’t wait to create with you! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/lets-get-board-fall-cutting-board-diy-paint-class/ LOCATION:Sawdust & Glitter\, 16 South Illinois Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Halloween Activities,Holiday Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cutting-board-class-5000-x-5000-px-2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sawdust &%3B Glitter":MAILTO:Lacie@sawdustnglitter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T171339Z CREATED:20260817T171339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171339Z UID:10001373-1789207200-1789228800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Kay Weber Presents: Craft and Vendor Show DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and exciting day of shopping local! Kay Weber Presents features a large variety of talented crafters and vendors offering handmade goods\, boutique items\, gifts\, home décor\, treats\, and more—all in one place. \n🎟 $5 cash entry\n🎁 Attendance prizes everyhalf hour\n🛍️ Shop unique finds & support small businesses \nWhether you’re hunting for the perfect gift or just love browsing creative\, one-of-a-kind items\, this is the perfect event for you. Grab a friend\, come shop\, and don’t miss your chance to win hourly prizes! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/kay-weber-presents-craft-and-vendor-show/2026-09-12/ LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220 CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Event-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Weber Presents":MAILTO:kayweberpresents@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T171339Z CREATED:20260817T171339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171339Z UID:10001374-1789293600-1789315200@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Kay Weber Presents: Craft and Vendor Show DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and exciting day of shopping local! Kay Weber Presents features a large variety of talented crafters and vendors offering handmade goods\, boutique items\, gifts\, home décor\, treats\, and more—all in one place. \n🎟 $5 cash entry\n🎁 Attendance prizes everyhalf hour\n🛍️ Shop unique finds & support small businesses \nWhether you’re hunting for the perfect gift or just love browsing creative\, one-of-a-kind items\, this is the perfect event for you. Grab a friend\, come shop\, and don’t miss your chance to win hourly prizes! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/kay-weber-presents-craft-and-vendor-show/2026-09-13/ LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220 CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Event-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Weber Presents":MAILTO:kayweberpresents@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T144156Z CREATED:20260520T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144156Z UID:10001250-1789405200-1789412400@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Monthly Teen DIY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/monthly-teen-diy/2026-09-14/ LOCATION:Belleville Public Library – Main Branch\, 121 East Washington Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/671534978_1269693242020258_73175824976958132_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T170950Z CREATED:20260817T170950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T170950Z UID:10001376-1789581600-1789588800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:DIY Witch Hat Night DESCRIPTION:🎃🖤 DIY Witch Hat Night is BACK! 🖤🎃 \nOne of our most popular classes of the year is making its return… \nGrab your favorite witches\, pack your snacks\, bring your\nwitchy brew\n 🍷 (yes… that’s exactly what I mean 😉)\, and join us for a fun night of creating. \nWe’ll provide everything you need to design your own one-of-a-kind witch hat\, including:\n✨ Flowers\n✨ Tulle\n✨ Lights\n✨ Ribbon\n✨ Embellishments\n✨ And tons of spooky\, magical accessories! \nWhether you want cute\, classy\, creepy\, or full-on glam\, you’ll leave with a custom witch hat that’s perfect for Witches’ Night Out\, Halloween parties\, trunk-or-treats\, or simply showing off your spooky season style. \n🎟️ Spots always sell out\, so be sure to reserve yours early! \nWe can’t wait to create with you! 🧙‍♀️✨ URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/diy-witch-hat-night/ LOCATION:Sawdust & Glitter\, 16 South Illinois Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cutting-board-class-5000-x-5000-px-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sawdust &%3B Glitter":MAILTO:Lacie@sawdustnglitter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T182927Z CREATED:20260908T182927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T182927Z UID:10001924-1789750800-1789761600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:OH MY WORD + CARTOON CARNIVAL DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING OUR SEPTEMBER SHOWS \nSHOW RUN: Sep 18th – Oct 18th\nOPENING RECEPTION: Friday\, Sep 18th\, 5-8pm \nOH MY WORD\nThis Front Room curated group exhibition is themed around language and art. These 19 artists are showing works in fiber\, painting\, digital printing\, screen printing\, book arts\, and more. Come see diverse perspectives and approaches on the role of words in art. Feature works by Madi Althoff\, Jessica Buben\, Gray Finch\, Ann Fischer\, William Harroff\, Carrie Keasler\, Jordan McGirk\, Kenya Mitchell\, Nick Nihira\, Suzanne Oberholtzer\, Brandon Perkins\,d Megan Rieke\, Monica Sheets\, Jake Strauss\, Bella Tomas\, Amir Toosi\, Mackenzie White\, Chris Wubbena\, and Czeslawa Wojtkowski. \nCARTOON CARNIVAL\nPillows and Wall Hangings by Joan Rifkin\nIn the Martin Room we’re pleased to be showing the pop culture-inspired drawings on cloth by Joan Rifkin. She’s a self-taught artist who got inspired in 2023 after going shopping and noticing none of the pillows had cartoons on them. Since then she’s been prolifically making over a hundred of these artworks. The characters she selects run the gamut from classic Saturday morning cartoons\, to modern Disney characters\, to obscure TV ads. Come by and collect one\, two\, three\, or more of these one-of-a-kind works of art. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/oh-my-word-cartoon-carnival/ LOCATION:Public Defender Art + Zines\, 123 W Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/exhibition_FB_Sep.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Defender Art + Zines":MAILTO:public.defender.art@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T233252Z CREATED:20260915T233252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T233252Z UID:10001950-1790422200-1790434800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:15th Annual Paint Historic Belleville Art Auction DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us on Saturday\, September 26\, at the Historic Garfield Street Saloon Museum (633 East Garfield Street) for the Paint Historic Belleville Art Auction!Starting at 11:30 a.m.\, you’ll be able to view paintings of historic Belleville buildings and homes painted by local artists! You’ll also be able to learn a little bit about the history of each site. You can also tour the museum and enjoy food and live music!Then at 1 p.m.\, each painting will be up for auction with proceeds benefiting the Belleville Historical Society. We hope to see you there!Visit bit.ly/painthistoricbelleville2026 to view a list of sites being painted and photos of some of the completed paintings! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/paint-historic-belleville-art-auction-2026/ LOCATION:Historic Garfield Street Saloon\, 633 E Garfield Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,History and Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Paint-Historic-Belleville-Art-Auction-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Historical Society":MAILTO:bellevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T151625Z CREATED:20260826T151625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T151625Z UID:10001383-1790877600-1790884800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:DIY Open Fall Doormat Class DESCRIPTION:🍂 FALL OPEN DOORMAT CLASS 🍂 \nYou KNOW you need a new doormat for the upcoming holiday season! 😉 Come get crafty with us at our Fall Open Doormat Class! \nWe have so many fun designs for you to choose from — fall favorites\, football\, cozy vibes AND some spooky designs too! 🎃👻🏈☕️ There’s something for everyone! \nAnd remember\, these are YOUR creations! 🎨 Get as creative as you’d like and paint your doormat in ANY colors you want! You definitely don’t have to stick to the colors shown in our examples. \nGrab your besties and make a night out of it! Bring your favorite snacks & drinks\, and we’ll provide everything you need to create your own custom doormat. \n✨ Pick your favorite design\n✨ Paint it in whatever colors you’d like\n✨ Bring your snacks & drinks\n✨ Grab your friends and LET’S GET CRAFTY! \nA little heads-up when choosing your design:\nThe ’Tis the Season football design and the coffee cup design have a little more detail and require some extra hand-painting/filling in after the main design is painted. They’re totally doable — they’ll just take a little more time and patience than some of our other options! ❤️ \nCome hang out\, get creative\, and leave with the perfect new doormat for the season! 🍂🎃 \nSpots are limited URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/diy-open-fall-doormat-class/ LOCATION:Sawdust & Glitter\, 16 South Illinois Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cutting-board-class-5000-x-5000-px-3-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sawdust &%3B Glitter":MAILTO:Lacie@sawdustnglitter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T181851Z CREATED:20260928T181851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T181851Z UID:10001957-1790956800-1790971200@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:First Fridays Art Social DESCRIPTION:4–8 PM • 7 LOCATIONS • 1 ART-FILLED NIGHT\nExplore downtown Belleville and discover new art on the first Friday of each month. Seven participating art venues will open their doors for a self-guided art walk featuring exhibitions\, artists\, creative happenings\, and more. Visit one stop or make a night of it and explore them all.\n\n Make a night of it: Grab a bite or a drink at one of the food and drink spots marked on the map along the way.\n\nEvent Venues: \nArtisans Off Main – 310 East Main Street\nBelleville Books – 20 East Main Street\nGreen Root Gallery – 125 East Main Street\nGovernor French Gallery – 219 West Main Street\nPour @ 322 Coffeehouse – 322 West Main Street\nPublic Defender: Art + Zines – 123 West Main Street\nVenue on Main – 202 West Main Street URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-art-social/2026-10-02/ LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/789612387_1134369945596275_2208846541579030842_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Defender Art + Zines":MAILTO:public.defender.art@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T144156Z CREATED:20260520T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144156Z UID:10001251-1791824400-1791831600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Monthly Teen DIY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/monthly-teen-diy/2026-10-12/ LOCATION:Belleville Public Library – Main Branch\, 121 East Washington Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/671534978_1269693242020258_73175824976958132_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20261001T145007Z CREATED:20261001T145007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T145007Z UID:10001983-1792065600-1792094400@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Third Thursday Social DESCRIPTION:FREE activities at Green Root Gallery on the Third Thursday of the Month. SOCIAL STUDIO from 12-4pm. Clothed Model to draw or paint\, just bring your medium of choice. All ages welcome! OPEN MIC from 4-8pm. Hosted by a local musician and open for music\, comedy\, poetry or anything else! Free Food & Drink provided. Come enjoy the music even if you don’t plan on playing! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/third-thursday-social/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:Green Root Gallery\, 125 East Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220-2240\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/third-thursday-Feb26-1-3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Green Root Gallery":MAILTO:admin@greenrootgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T200000 DTSTAMP:20261001T144822Z CREATED:20261001T144822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T144822Z UID:10001982-1792774800-1792785600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Exhibitions: "And I Will Feel The Sorrows..." // "What Happened to Rodney?" DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce to new shows perfectly tailored for October. Joseph Ovalle will exhibit “And I Will Feel The Sorrows Of Our Kin As You Take The Land That Was Promised To You 5000 Years Ago” in the Front Room. \nThe collective Nowhere Mountain will show their video piece “What Happened to Rodney” in the Martin Room. \nJoin us for the opening reception to meet the artists\, enjoy free food and drinks\, and check out what’s new in our shop. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/exhibitions-and-i-will-feel-the-sorrows-what-happened-to-rodney/ LOCATION:Public Defender Art + Zines\, 123 W Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Food and Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/exhibition_FB_Oct.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Defender Art + Zines":MAILTO:public.defender.art@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T181851Z CREATED:20260928T181851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T181851Z UID:10001958-1793980800-1793995200@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:First Fridays Art Social DESCRIPTION:4–8 PM • 7 LOCATIONS • 1 ART-FILLED NIGHT\nExplore downtown Belleville and discover new art on the first Friday of each month. Seven participating art venues will open their doors for a self-guided art walk featuring exhibitions\, artists\, creative happenings\, and more. Visit one stop or make a night of it and explore them all.\n\n Make a night of it: Grab a bite or a drink at one of the food and drink spots marked on the map along the way.\n\nEvent Venues: \nArtisans Off Main – 310 East Main Street\nBelleville Books – 20 East Main Street\nGreen Root Gallery – 125 East Main Street\nGovernor French Gallery – 219 West Main Street\nPour @ 322 Coffeehouse – 322 West Main Street\nPublic Defender: Art + Zines – 123 West Main Street\nVenue on Main – 202 West Main Street URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-art-social/2026-11-06/ LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/789612387_1134369945596275_2208846541579030842_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Defender Art + Zines":MAILTO:public.defender.art@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T144156Z CREATED:20260520T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144156Z UID:10001252-1794243600-1794250800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Monthly Teen DIY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/monthly-teen-diy/2026-11-09/ LOCATION:Belleville Public Library – Main Branch\, 121 East Washington Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/671534978_1269693242020258_73175824976958132_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260107T150602Z CREATED:20260107T150602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T150602Z UID:10000815-1794668400-1794682800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Art & Wine Walk DESCRIPTION:Community event to encourage engagement in the Downtown District. Merchants will have wine and art at their locations. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/art-wine-walk/ LOCATION:227 E Main Street\, 227 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Food and Drink ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Main Street Committee":MAILTO:bellevillemainst@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T200000 DTSTAMP:20261001T145007Z CREATED:20261001T145007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T145007Z UID:10001984-1795089600-1795118400@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Third Thursday Social DESCRIPTION:FREE activities at Green Root Gallery on the Third Thursday of the Month. SOCIAL STUDIO from 12-4pm. Clothed Model to draw or paint\, just bring your medium of choice. All ages welcome! OPEN MIC from 4-8pm. Hosted by a local musician and open for music\, comedy\, poetry or anything else! Free Food & Drink provided. Come enjoy the music even if you don’t plan on playing! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/third-thursday-social/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:Green Root Gallery\, 125 East Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220-2240\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/third-thursday-Feb26-1-3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Green Root Gallery":MAILTO:admin@greenrootgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T200000 DTSTAMP:20261021T164712Z CREATED:20261021T164712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T164712Z UID:10002121-1796320800-1796328000@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Green Man DIY Open Class DESCRIPTION:OPEN GRINCH NIGHT IS BACK!!! \nOne of our FAVORITE nights is making a comeback\, and we are SO excited!!! \nGrab your friends\, your snacks\, and your favorite Grinchy treats\, and come get GRINCHY with us!!\nWe have 5 fun projects to choose from! Pick your favorite\, sign up\, and come spend a night crafting\, laughing\, and getting into the holiday spirit! \nSeriously\, this is always one of the BEST nights!! Don’t miss out on all the Grinchy fun! \nPLEASE NOTE:\nThe Grinch outline will be done with a stencil\, BUT if you choose to paint him in\, that part will be done by hand! Don’t worry\, you’ll have your outline to use as a guide! Just know this option takes a little extra time and work\, but he’s SO worth it!! \n**Bow colors on the round project may vary.\n**spots are limited URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/green-man-diy-open-class/ LOCATION:Sawdust & Glitter\, 16 South Illinois Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Holiday Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-20-124210-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sawdust &%3B Glitter":MAILTO:Lacie@sawdustnglitter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T181851Z CREATED:20260928T181851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T181851Z UID:10001959-1796400000-1796414400@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:First Fridays Art Social DESCRIPTION:4–8 PM • 7 LOCATIONS • 1 ART-FILLED NIGHT\nExplore downtown Belleville and discover new art on the first Friday of each month. Seven participating art venues will open their doors for a self-guided art walk featuring exhibitions\, artists\, creative happenings\, and more. Visit one stop or make a night of it and explore them all.\n\n Make a night of it: Grab a bite or a drink at one of the food and drink spots marked on the map along the way.\n\nEvent Venues: \nArtisans Off Main – 310 East Main Street\nBelleville Books – 20 East Main Street\nGreen Root Gallery – 125 East Main Street\nGovernor French Gallery – 219 West Main Street\nPour @ 322 Coffeehouse – 322 West Main Street\nPublic Defender: Art + Zines – 123 West Main Street\nVenue on Main – 202 West Main Street URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-art-social/2026-12-04/ LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/789612387_1134369945596275_2208846541579030842_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Defender Art + Zines":MAILTO:public.defender.art@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T144156Z CREATED:20260520T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144156Z UID:10001253-1797267600-1797274800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Monthly Teen DIY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/monthly-teen-diy/2026-12-14/ LOCATION:Belleville Public Library – Main Branch\, 121 East Washington Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/671534978_1269693242020258_73175824976958132_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T200000 DTSTAMP:20261001T145007Z CREATED:20261001T145007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T145007Z UID:10001985-1797508800-1797537600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Third Thursday Social DESCRIPTION:FREE activities at Green Root Gallery on the Third Thursday of the Month. SOCIAL STUDIO from 12-4pm. Clothed Model to draw or paint\, just bring your medium of choice. All ages welcome! OPEN MIC from 4-8pm. Hosted by a local musician and open for music\, comedy\, poetry or anything else! Free Food & Drink provided. Come enjoy the music even if you don’t plan on playing! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/third-thursday-social/2026-12-17/ LOCATION:Green Root Gallery\, 125 East Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220-2240\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/third-thursday-Feb26-1-3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Green Root Gallery":MAILTO:admin@greenrootgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T181851Z CREATED:20260928T181851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T181851Z UID:10001960-1798819200-1798833600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:First Fridays Art Social DESCRIPTION:4–8 PM • 7 LOCATIONS • 1 ART-FILLED NIGHT\nExplore downtown Belleville and discover new art on the first Friday of each month. Seven participating art venues will open their doors for a self-guided art walk featuring exhibitions\, artists\, creative happenings\, and more. Visit one stop or make a night of it and explore them all.\n\n Make a night of it: Grab a bite or a drink at one of the food and drink spots marked on the map along the way.\n\nEvent Venues: \nArtisans Off Main – 310 East Main Street\nBelleville Books – 20 East Main Street\nGreen Root Gallery – 125 East Main Street\nGovernor French Gallery – 219 West Main Street\nPour @ 322 Coffeehouse – 322 West Main Street\nPublic Defender: Art + Zines – 123 West Main Street\nVenue on Main – 202 West Main Street URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-art-social/2027-01-01/ LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/789612387_1134369945596275_2208846541579030842_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Defender Art + Zines":MAILTO:public.defender.art@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T144156Z CREATED:20260520T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144156Z UID:10001254-1799686800-1799694000@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Monthly Teen DIY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/monthly-teen-diy/2027-01-11/ LOCATION:Belleville Public Library – Main Branch\, 121 East Washington Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/671534978_1269693242020258_73175824976958132_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270121T200000 DTSTAMP:20261001T145007Z CREATED:20261001T145007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T145007Z UID:10001986-1800532800-1800561600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Third Thursday Social DESCRIPTION:FREE activities at Green Root Gallery on the Third Thursday of the Month. SOCIAL STUDIO from 12-4pm. Clothed Model to draw or paint\, just bring your medium of choice. All ages welcome! OPEN MIC from 4-8pm. Hosted by a local musician and open for music\, comedy\, poetry or anything else! Free Food & Drink provided. Come enjoy the music even if you don’t plan on playing! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/third-thursday-social/2027-01-21/ LOCATION:Green Root Gallery\, 125 East Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220-2240\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/third-thursday-Feb26-1-3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Green Root Gallery":MAILTO:admin@greenrootgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T181851Z CREATED:20260928T181851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T181851Z UID:10001961-1801843200-1801857600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:First Fridays Art Social DESCRIPTION:4–8 PM • 7 LOCATIONS • 1 ART-FILLED NIGHT\nExplore downtown Belleville and discover new art on the first Friday of each month. Seven participating art venues will open their doors for a self-guided art walk featuring exhibitions\, artists\, creative happenings\, and more. Visit one stop or make a night of it and explore them all.\n\n Make a night of it: Grab a bite or a drink at one of the food and drink spots marked on the map along the way.\n\nEvent Venues: \nArtisans Off Main – 310 East Main Street\nBelleville Books – 20 East Main Street\nGreen Root Gallery – 125 East Main Street\nGovernor French Gallery – 219 West Main Street\nPour @ 322 Coffeehouse – 322 West Main Street\nPublic Defender: Art + Zines – 123 West Main Street\nVenue on Main – 202 West Main Street URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-art-social/2027-02-05/ LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/789612387_1134369945596275_2208846541579030842_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Defender Art + Zines":MAILTO:public.defender.art@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR