Welcome to our June newsletter, where we feature events for adults that you might consider for a date night, girls' night or any other reason to head out sans children.

Summer date nights are particularly budget-friendly, as we have a number of ideas for FREE outdoor concerts and movies for you to choose from as you plan. 

Champaign-Urbana has a TON of adult-friendly, outside-the-box ideas that are happening THIS month, so that you canbook a babysitter, make reservations and plan a grownup night out weeks in advance. Some ideas are free (yeah!); others might be more of a splurge, and there is something for everyone.

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Date night ideas coming up this month in Champaign-Urbana

Lowkey Lit Comedy Show: Get ready for a night full of uncut laughs and unapologetic comedy as Funny Money Productions brings the heat to downtown Champaign with the Lowkey Lit Comedy Show on June 7 at Neil St. Blues. Doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at 10. Look for tickets here.

Jigsaw Puzzle Race: Think you're good at completing jigsaw puzzles? Get in this contest! Each team is given a 500-piece puzzle to complete, with prizes awarded to the first team (2 to 4 people) to finish. It happens June 8 at Urbana Free Library, but do not delay -- registration is required, opens on May 25, and it WILL FILL UP.

Crafting + Plant Moming = Macrame: Learn the basics of macrame at Macrame Plant Hangers from 6-8 p.m. June 13 in The Studio at Allerton Park. In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn some of the most common macrame knots and leave with a handmade plant hanger to take home. Register here by June 12.

Wine tasting: It's the annual summer wine tasting at one of the coolest wine bars in town, Analog Wine Library in Urbana. Featured: A hand-picked lineup of 20-25 standout wines, perfect for summer sipping whether you're headed to a backyard hang, lakeside getaway or just casual sipping indoors with the AC on full blast. $25 per person.

Carnitas Dinner with Silver Tree Spirits & Old Timers Ag: Local foodies will love this event at Maize in Urbana, celebrating local flavors with a three-course meal for $60 per person. Click here for more info.

Ring of Fire musical review: Johnny Cash fans won't want to miss this musical celebration at one of the best-kept secrets in Central Illinois, The Little Theater on the Square in Sullivan. Runs June 19-29.

Skywatch at Dark Sky Park: What could be more romantic than a trip to the Dark Sky Park on June 21 at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve? Take a walk under the stars along the new Dark Sky Trail to find celestial objects with the unassisted eye and through a telescope located at the Observatory. Free!

Jay & Silent Bob at The Virginia Theatre: The Aural Sets Tour comes to the Virginia on June 25. At their Jay and Silent Bob live show, Kev and Jay finally get to be themselves, using their mouths on you for money, telling takes about making movies, marrying above their stations and being Dads -- all while struggling to maintain their dwindling pop cultural relevance.

Lakeside Brews, Beats & Eats: Experience the ultimate summer celebration for those 21 and over! Lakeside Brews, Beats and Eats brings together live music, a food truck rally and a selection of top-tier brews Jun 28 at Heritage Park in Champaign. A $5 donation at the entrance supports the Champaign Park District Youth Scholarship Fund, helping to pave the way for a brighter future for aspiring talents in our community.

Queeraoke: Celebrate Pride Month with "Queeraoke" at Anthem Bar in Champaign on June 29. Suggested donation is $5 for one of the many Pride Month events scheduled for June. See them all here.

Susuru Ramen - New flavor, taste it!

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More Date Night Ideas

Don't forget to check our list of more than 75 date nights you can choose from any time of year - no specific dates for these!

Looking for a restaurant? We have a list of our favorite date night restaurants, too.