2023 Illini Union Showcase Week
From August 15-26, the Illini Union is bringing you a week-long showcase of some of our favorite events, as well as new ones that happen #AtTheUnion! Celebrate Back to School with fun activities and events welcoming all students to campus.
LateNighter
Date: Friday, August 18 Time: 8pm-Midnight Location: Illini Union (events are all over the building) Join us and your new classmates for this campus Welcome Week tradition with games, food, prizes, live music, bingo, magic, comedy, and more! You can also grab a FREE t-shirt with a little work.
Noontime Performers Open Auditions
Date: Wednesday, August 23 Time: 1-5pm Location: Courtyard Café Noontime Performers get paid to perform weekly in the Illini Union Courtyard Café, using their musical talents to promote a relaxing atmosphere for the lunch-hour crowd.
Poster Sale
Date: August 20-26 Time: 9am - 6pm Location: Pine Lounge Decorate your new space with help from the Annual Poster Sale! There are so many styles to choose from.
Illini Union Showcase Week
See below for the complete day-by-day listing of all the great events the Illini Union will be hosting to kick off the 2023-2024 school year!
Thursday, August 24
[POSTPONED] Illini Union Bookstore Sidewalk Fair
Illini Union Bookstore5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
IU Board Crafts + Snacks: Succulents and Salsa
Courtyard Café
7:00 p.m.
Poster Sale
Pine Lounge
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 25
Art to Go
Joe’s Spray Can Artists & Letter Brush Art
Due to the heat advisory, this event has been moved inside to the Courtyard Cafe.
Noon-3 p.m.
Friday Funnies Kickoff featuring Brent Pella
Courtyard Café
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
IU Board Weekend Films
Illini Room A
7:00 p.m.
Poster Sale
Pine Lounge
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 26
Smart Cookie Make and Take
Illini Rooms BC
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
IU Board Weekend Films
Illini Room A
7:00 p.m.
Last Day of Poster Sale
Pine Lounge
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.