Busch Light Brigade plays the Valmeyer Midsummer Celebration Parade
2026-07-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bosch Memorial Park
The Busch Light Brigade plays a parade and a concert. Food, rides and family fun

The Busch Light Brigade plays at Waterloo's America 250 parade
2026-07-04 10:00 - 2026-07-05 12:00 | Downtown Waterloo, Courthouse Square, Waterloo, Illinois, 62298, United States
The Busch Light Brigade plays for Waterloo’s America 250 parade with a concert at the Court house in downtown Waterloo.

Municipal Band plays Tuesday night concert
2026-06-30 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-23 20:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Waterloo, Courthouse Square, Waterloo, Illinois, 62298, United States
Waterloo Municipal Band presents its 95th season of summer band concerts.
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy music for all ages.

Busch Light Brigade plays the Red Bud Firemen's picnic
2026-06-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Red Bud Firemen’s Picnic, 200 E Market, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278

Porta Westfalica Festival
2026-06-16 16:00 - 22:00 | Porta Westfalica Picnic, 100 W 4th St, Waterloo, Illinois, 62298
The community of Waterloo joins together to celebrate our sister city status with Porta Westfalica, Germany.
Festivities start at 4pm and include a parade at 6pm followed by a music with the Busch Light Brigade, The Waterloo Municipal Band and ending with The Waterloo German Band.

ARTS IN THE PARK
2026-06-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Metter Park, 211 E. Cherry, Columbia, Illinois, 62236, United States
Join the Monroe County Arts Alliance, the Dorothy Weinel Eppinger Foundation, and the City of Columbia, IL as we celebrate our third annual ARTS IN THE PARK festival on Sunday, June 14. This events celebrates all of the arts–visual and performing–in one glorious event. The event takes place in Columbia’s beautiful Metter Park from 11a.m to 6p.m. The 2026 event features a SAND CASTLE ARTIST, made possible through a grant from Arts Midwest, who will be building a sand castle–here in the Midwest!—throughout the day. Other features include artist vendor booths showcasing and selling their work, performances by organization members of the Arts Alliance throughout the day, a creative arts area for children, a display of Monroe County High School student art work in the bandstand, and of course food vendors with delicious fare. For more information, visit the City of Columbia, IL website or contact marciabraswell@gmail.com. ARTISTS who wish to become a vendor should contact Marla Rose at mrose@columbiail.gov. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Tuesday night Municipal Band Concert
2026-06-09 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Waterloo, Courthouse Square, Waterloo, Illinois, 62298, United States

12 Angry Jurors
2026-06-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
This is the last chance to see 12 Angry Jurors, presented by Monroe Actors Stage Company, on Sunday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Capitol Theater in Waterloo. Don’t miss this stellar cast as they unravel the facts and arrive at a verdict! Call 618-939-7469 to reserve tickets are purchase online at www.masctheatre.org.
MASC thanks you for your support of our 2025-2026 season. Watch for announcements about the next season beginning in September!

12 Angry Jurors
2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
Jurors 1 through 12 are discussing their verdict. Is the defendant guilty or not guilty? Find out their decision by reserving tickets for 12 Angry Jurors on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30p.m. at the historic Capitol Theater. Call 618-939-7469 or purchase online at www.masctheatre.org.

Busch Light Brigade plays the Prairie Du Rocher Rendezvous parade
2026-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Prairie Du Rocher Community Park, 304 Henry Street, Prairie Du Rocher, 60077, United States

Maeystown Plein Air Paint Out
2026-06-06 08:30 - 14:30 | Downtown Maeystown, Mill Street, Maeystown, IL, 62256, United States
If you love to paint in the outdoors/plein air style, come to the village of Maeystown, IL, on Saturday, June 6 for the annual Plein Air Paint Out. The village welcomes artists to paint in the natural beauty of this village which is on the National Register of Historic Places in its entirety. This is a non-competitive event and charges no entry fee. Registration will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Preservation Society Mill and Museum. The event ends at 2:30 p.m. Artists are encouraged to email marciabraswell@gmail.com to pre-register by Wednesday, June 3. Everyone is invited to attend the event to watch the artists create. All shops and the restaurant will be open to the public on that day from 10a.m.-4p.m. See you there!

12 Angry Jurors
2026-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
The second weekend of performances for MASC’s 12 Angry Jurors begins on Friday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Capitol Theater in Waterloo. Don’t miss this one! Tickets may be reserved in advance by calling 618-939-7469, option 2, or online at www.masctheatre.org.

12 Angry Jurors
2026-05-31 14:30 - 16:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
Guilty or Not Guilty? That is the question that the jury has to decide. Come find out the verdict as MASC presents 12 ANGRY JURORS by Reginal Rose, stage version by Sherman Sergal. Tickets for the Sunday, May 31 2:30 p.m. matinee may be reserved in advance by calling 618-939-7469 or online at www.masctheatre.org.

12 Angry Jurors
2026-05-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
Join cast members Bill Burke, Maddie Hawes, Alex Alderson, Stacey Tunnicliff, Lejla Suskic, Deborah Roby, Gabriel Scott Lawrence, Maria Wilken, Gerry Palmer, Tracy Murphy, Kat Vukovich, Zach Robinson, Ben Canizales, and Zach Henderson as they consider all the evidence presented in 12 ANGRY JURORS. Tickets are $16 for General Admission and $14 for Students and Seniors 55+. Reserve tickets by calling 618-939-7469, option 2, or purchase in advance at www.masctheatre.org.

12 Angry Jurors
2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
Opening night for the final production of Monroe Actors Stage Company’s 2025-26 season is Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. Join director Emma Vinson in her directorial debut for 12 ANGRY JURORS, a play by Reginald Rose, stage version by Sherman Sergel. Tickets are $16 for General Admission and $14 for Students and Seniors 55+. Tickets may be reserved by calling 618-939-7469 or purchased in advance at www.masctheatre.org.

Busch Light Brigade plays concert at Valmeyer combined church picnic
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary Parish, 101 S Meyer, Valmeyer, IL, 62295, United States
The Bud Light Brigade plays a concert. Food and, family fun

Band Room Brass and the Busch Light Brigade plays at Monroe County Fair
2026-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Monroe County Fair Grounds, 4177 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
The Band Room Brass and the Busch Light Brigade both plays concerts at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.
Band Room Brass plays 5pm to 6pm and the Brigade plays from 6pm to 8pm.
Food, rides and family fun

Godspell
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, Il, 62239
Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. is the last chance to see the 2012 revival of Godspell, produced by The Actors’ Attic, at the Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, IL 62239. This isn’t your mother’s Godspell! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit The Actors’ Attic Facebook page.

Godspell
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, Il, 62239
There are two more chances to see The Actors’ Attic production of Godspell at the Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, IL 62239.
The show continues on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss it! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit The Actors’ Attic Facebook page.

Godspell
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, Il, 62239
Join The Actors’ Attic for their production of Godspell, the 2012 revival version, on Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Avenue, Dupo, IL 62239. Director Zach Thompson has assembled a stellar cast to bring this show to life. Admission is $21 for Adults and $18 for Students and Seniors 65+. For more information and to purchase tickets visit The Actors’ Attic Facebook page.

Godspell
2026-05-03 14:30 - 16:30 | The Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, Il, 62239
Join The Actors’ Attic at the Village Actors’ Theatre in Dupo, Illinois for the 2012 revival version of Godspell. Performances will be held on May 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 & 9. All Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday, May 3 performance is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available on The Actors’ Attic Facebook page. Admission is $21 for Adults and $18 for Students and Seniors 65+.

Godspell
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | The Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, Il, 62239
Join The Actors’ Attic for their production of Godspell, the 2012 revival version, at the Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Avenue, Dupo, IL 62239 on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at The Actors’ Attic Facebook page. Admission is $21 for Adults and $18 for Students and Seniors 65+. This is not your mother’s Godspell!

Godspell
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:30 | The Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, Il, 62239
The Actors’ Attic presents Godspell, the 2012 revival version, at the Village Actors’ Theatre, 425 Louisa Ave, Dupo, IL 62239 on May 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday, May 3 performance is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at The Actors’ Attic Facebook page. Admission is $21 for adults and $18 for students and seniors 65+. Director Zach Thompson is making is directorial debut with this production and has assembled an amazing cast!

TUCK EVERLASTING
2026-04-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
Today is the final chance to see the Monroe Actors Stage Company production of Tuck Everlasting at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Capitol Theater in Waterloo. Please don’t miss this show for all ages! The magic of the singing, choreography, and set design will keep your attention throughout.
Tickets are $16 for Students and Seniors 55+. General admission is $18. Call 618-939-7469 to reserve your ticket.

TUCK EVERLASTING
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
Enter the world of Angus and Mae Tuck, along with their sons Jesse and Miles, as they meet eleven year old Winnie Foster. Based on the book by Natalie Babbitt, director Ken Clark has assembled a stellar cast to tell the story of Tuck Everlasting. Tickets may be reserved by calling 618-939-7469 or by visiting www.masctheatre.com. Tuck Everlasting is presented with permission from Music Theater International, NY, NY. Don’t miss this charming story!

Gateway City Big Band
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Columbia Legion Hall, 375 E. Locust, Columbia, IL, United States
The Gateway City Big Band is a 17-piece band with two vocalists that has been entertaining audiences in the St. Louis area and beyond since 1966. As a non-profit organization, the band plays for charitable and civic events. The band’s excess funds are used to support worthy school music programs and young musicians. Known for its fine musicianship, great vocalists and soloists, the band performs a diverse library which includes authentic charts stretching from the big band era to more recent styles and artists. The Gateway City Big Band has performed in some of St. Louis’ premier music and dance venues, including the historic Fox Theatre, Khorissan Room at the Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis Casa Loma Ballroom, Missouri Botanical Gardens, and many others.

TUCK EVERLASTING
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Capitol Theatre, 202 South Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298, United States
Begin your weekend by joining Monroe Actors Stage Company for Tuck Everlasting, the story of eleven year old Winnie Foster and her friendship with Jesse Tuck. The Tuck family shares an immortal secret and Winnie must decide whether or not to become a part of that life. Friday and Saturday night performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the box office opening at 6:30 p.m. Students and Seniors 55+ are $16 and General Admission tickets are $18. Groups of 10 or more qualify for discounted tickets. To reserve your tickets, please call 618 939-7469. To purchase tickets in advance visit www.masctheatre.org.
