BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore Belleville - ECPv6.17.2//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 END:VTIMEZONE 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:20260802T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T163000 DTSTAMP:20260716T140809Z CREATED:20260716T140809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T140809Z UID:10001345-1785679200-1785861000@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Take a Bow Showcase Presents Footloose the Musical DESCRIPTION:Footloose: The Musical is an unforgettable celebration of music\, dance\, friendship\, and finding the courage to be yourself. Filled with high-energy 80s hits\, heart\, and plenty of laughs\, it’s a show the whole family will enjoy. Come experience the excitement—you’ll be dancing all the way home! URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/take-a-bow-showcase-presents-footloose-the-musical/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:East Belleville Performing Arts Center\, 2555 W. Boulevard\, Belleville\, 62221 CATEGORIES:Theatre & Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/17840548297600698.png ORGANIZER;CN="Take a Bow Showcase":MAILTO:mailto:INFO@TakeABowShowcase.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T142800Z CREATED:20260522T142312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T142800Z UID:10001269-1785945600-1785956400@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:West Main Village Market DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Family and dog friendly market where you will find a variety of local vendors\, delicious food and drinks and live music. Don’t make dinner…come out and visit our weekly food trucks. Kick back and relax with your pups! In the parking lot across from the DMV in Belleville at 4th and West Main St.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/west-main-village-market/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:335 West Main Street\, 335 West Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/West-Main-Village-Market.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Barkery":MAILTO:lynette@itsthebarkery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T141342Z CREATED:20260623T141342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T141342Z UID:10001323-1785954600-1785961800@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Salsa Making Class at Eckert’s Belleville Farm DESCRIPTION:Join Ella Eckert\, from the 8th generation\, for a hands on Salsa Workshop where you’ll learn how to craft your very own roasted salsa from scratch.\nUsing fresh ingredients you can grow right at home\, Ella will guide you through roasting\, blending\, and balancing flavors to create the perfect batch. \nFrom garden to jar\, you’ll discover tips\, techniques\, and the simple joy of turning homegrown ingredients into something delicious. Whether you’re a salsa lover or a garden enthusiast\, this workshop is the perfect recipe for a fun and flavorful experience. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/salsa-making-class-at-eckerts-belleville-farm/ LOCATION:Eckert’s Cider Shed\, 951 S Green Mt Rd\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Food and Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Salsa-Class-Ella-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Eckert's Farms":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T180000 DTSTAMP:20260107T150531Z CREATED:20260107T150531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T150531Z UID:10000822-1786118400-1786125600@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:First Fridays at LongStory Coffee DESCRIPTION:Come join us for First Fridays at LongStory Coffee on the first Friday of every month from 4:00pm-6:00pm. \nJon Goodson\, former owner of Belleville’s 1980’s-1990’s Trak Records\, will be at the cafe spinning records\, as well as selling vinyls/CD’s. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-at-longstory-coffee/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:LongStory Coffee\, 732 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/6BB34DE1-E6AE-4910-A926-0FB7D7703C7E.jpeg 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:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260721T140941Z CREATED:20260721T140941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T140941Z UID:10001355-1786183200-1786201200@explorebelleville.net SUMMARY:Back to School Bash Vendor Pop-Up DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Public Square outside Sawdust & Glitter Saturday\, August 8th in Downtown Belleville to kick off the school year and celebrate the end of summer!\nExplore our curated vendors’ creations\, enjoy the back-to-school kids’ fashion show & stop in to Sawdust & Glitter for all the Downtown DIY + Style.\nThis event grows each year & we thank you for celebrating along with us. URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/back-to-school-bash-vendor-pop-up/ LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Back-to-School-Bash-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sawdust &%3B Glitter":MAILTO:Lacie@sawdustnglitter.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR