IPM Engagement Events

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Friday, September 19, 2025

    • 7:30 pm
    • Rose Bowl Tavern (indoor), 106 N. Race St. #1, Urbana, IL 61801

    Yaya Bey with Bathe and The Soul Syndicate

    Illinois Soul is teaming up with the PYGMALION Festival to bring one of today's most eclectic voices to our community — YAYA BEY! From NPR's Tiny Desk to the legendary Glastonbury Festival, YAYA has built a reputation as a fearless storyteller. Her music blends classic R&B, jazz, and hip-hop with the flavors of her Southern and Bajan roots.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

    • 7:30 pm
    • Virginia Theatre, 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign, IL 61820

    Black Violin: Full Circle Tour

    Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse.