Looking for something to do in the Galesburg area this weekend? We have you covered.

Rock of Ages: Teen Edition

What: Rock out with the hits of the '80s in this high-energy musical. Take a journey back in time with iconic songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar and more.

When: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 19 & 20 and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21

Where: Hegg Performing Arts Center at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, 1135 W. Fremont St., Galesburg

Cost: $5; $3 for seniors; free for all CUSD205 staff and students

Tim Schroll and Richard Wehrs Exhibit Opening

What: Come for the opening reception of the Tim Schroll and Richard Wehrs Exhibition in the Mark and Jeannette Kleine Main Gallery in conjunction with the Leap into the Future! 2024 student show. Exhibition will run April 19 through May 25.

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 19

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

Picturing Local History: Selections from our Permanent Collection Curated by Knox College Art Museum Studies Students

What: The art will be on view April 19 through June 8, 2024, in the Joanne R. Goudie Permanent Collection Gallery on the third floor.

When: 5 p.m. Friday, April 19

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

Galesburg High School Glow Run

What: Get some exercise and support the fight against cancer. Celebrate the lives of family and friends lost to this disease. You can pre-register for this event or at the event. Proceeds are donated to cancer support and research.

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 19

Where: Galesburg High School

Cost: $25

Chicago Farmer and the Fieldtones

What: The son of a small-town farming community, Cody Diekhoff logged plenty of highway and stage time under the name Chicago Farmer before settling in the city in 2003. Inspired by fellow Midwesterner John Prine.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19

Where: The Orpheum Theater, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Cost: $22

Earth Day at Walnut Grove Farm

What: There will be family hands-on learning sessions including Yoga, Popup Dance, book discussions, birdhouse making, make ant take art, planting seeds and a trash pickup challenge.

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20

Where: Walnut Grove Farm, 1455 Knox Station Road, Knoxville

Cost: Goodwill donations

Earth Day Celebration

What: There will be a perennial plant sale and a vermicompost demonstration. Local producer Balm Diggity will be demonstrating lip balms. There will be samples and giveaways, along with a lunch special and 4/20 deals on select products.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20

Where: Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli, 178 S. Seminary St., Galesburg

Cost: Free admission

Senior Students: Solar Painting

What: In celebration of Earth Day, the arts center be harnessing the sun to create artwork with natural materials from the earth.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

Cost: Free for area seniors (62+). $10 deposit required for participation otherwise.

Back to the '80s Dance

What: Come for a night of dancing to the hits of the '80s. Young Dance Inc. will bring the hits and the dance skills to the event. Proceeds will go to the Galesburg Park District. Young Dance Inc. will also be offering dance workshops during the afternoon before the social dance at 7:30 p.m. No partner required. Beverages, snacks and DJ music provided by Young Dance Inc.

When: 12:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 20

Where: Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg

Cost: $20 for all lessons, workshop and social dance or $5 per lesson; free for children ages 12 and younger

Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture

What: Author Cynthia Clampitt presents the history of pigs and pork to examine the effect these animals had worldwide. Clampitt will focus on the Midwest, including why poet Carl Sandburg would call Chicago “Hog Butcher for the World.” Cynthia Clampitt has been writing and talking about food history for thirty years and has authored two books of food history.

When: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20

Where: Steeple Building Museum, 103 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill

Cost: Free

17th Annual Thrive/KCCDD Auction Fundraiser

What: Join the celebration and support community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Live and silent auction, lucky ticket basket, cash raffle, games and dinner by Big Catz BBQ in the theme of Paradise. Funds raised will go towards the creation of a recreation space which will include a walking path with benches, sensory elements and swings.

When: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 20

Where: The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Great Balloon Race Spring Trivia Night Fundraiser

What: Come for an evening of music trivia. Limited space. Be sure to register your team. Play begins at 7 p.m. J & J Entertainment will be providing the music trivia. Mulligans and Doublers will be for sale along with a 50/50 drawing, baked goods and popcorn. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. All proceeds will support the Great Balloon Race July 26-28 at Lake Storey.

When: 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20

Where: Knights of Columbus Galesburg, 1556 E. Fremont St., Galesburg

Cost: $10/person, teams of up to 10 people

Knoxville American Legion

What: Fundraiser to support the Skate Palace- Skating Rink Floor Repair includes a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and a liquor pull.

When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20

Where: Knoxville American Legion, 1381 Knox Hwy. 9, Knoxville

Coming next week:

Caxton Reading Series

What: A literary organization on the Knox College campus, Caxton Club brings high-profile poets, novelists and essayists to campus every term to read their works in a setting open to all community members. The club is named after the first English printer, William Caxton. Working closely with the English Department at Knox College, Caxton Club is student-run and with question-and-answer sessions after most readings, encourages literary discourse on the Knox campus. The reader April 22 is Rakesh Satyal at Keiner Letterpress Studio.

When: 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, April 22

Where: Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College, 2 East South St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

Bitty Baga Drop-In

What: All K-12 students can showcase their creativity and be part of this vibrant community exhibition during the Rootabaga Jazz Festival. Put on your favorite jams, get the creative juices flowing and create a small, music-inspired artwork. Drop in and join us or create your masterpiece at home. All materials provided.

When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

Sixth Annual Knox County IL CEO Trade Show

What: This year, there will be students showcasing individual business they have been working on throughout the program. Businesses range from candles and beauty products to handmade products to services like car detailing and translating. Bring your cards and cash if you want to buy any of our students' goods or services.

When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25

Where: The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

Jazz Night

What: Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo. All ages are welcome. Full bar. Order food from any of our local restaurants (some within walking distance) and have "Supper at the Center." (No outside drinks allowed.)

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 25

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: '80s music, Earth Day and more: 13 things to do in the Galesburg area