The holiday weekend features a variety of events, including live music, a slice of Broadway and more.

Here are 11 things to do in the Galesburg area.

Broadway comes to Knox: Choral revues of Mamma Mia! And Les Miserables

What: Get ready to dance in the aisles with Enharmonic Fire as they perform highlights from Mamma Mia: I Have a Dream, Mamma Mia, S.O.S., Take a Chance on Me, Thank You for the Music and Dancing Queen. Also on the program, TriTones presents selections from Les Misérables. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home and One Day More. Join Tritones and Enharmonic Fire under the direction of Tom Clark.

When: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday

Where: Kresge Recital Hall, 500 S. Prairie St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

For more: Knox College Music Department at 309-341-7265

Thursday Night Jazz

What: Thursday nights are Jazz Nights at the Community Arts Center. Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo for the last Thursday of this school year. All ages are welcome. We have a full bar, and you can order food from any local restaurant.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday

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

Cost: Free

For more: 309-342-7415

May Nature at Night: Camping Basics

What: Brush up on tent building skills, learn about the basic necessities for your camping adventure from our nature staff, and enjoy s’mores around the fire.

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg

Cost: $5

For more: 309-345-3683

Cedar Creek Summer Fest

What: The Summer Fest weekend is filled with food, live music and shopping. Friday night kicks off with an array of food trucks and vendors offering food and beverages, plus a live band playing your favorite tunes. Saturday will be packed with live bands, food vendors and trucks, plus shopping at the vendor show.

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Cedar Creek Hall, 571 E. North St., Galesburg

For more: https://www.ravenandbirch.com/summer-fest

Galesburg Farmers Market

What: The Galesburg Farmers' Market is your one-stop-shop for all the local goods you need, from fresh fruits and veggies, meats and eggs, honey, baked goods and prepared foods, handmade crafts and jewelry and more.

When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through September

Where: Simmons & Seminary, Galesburg

Cost: Free to attend

For more: 309-368-4030

Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve Storyteller Brian Ellis as James Audubon

What: Storyteller Brian 'Fox' Ellis portrays James Audubon in monologues drawn from Audubon's journals, essays and letters to friends and colleagues. There will be a short introduction and the hike will begin at the trailhead. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the activity shelter.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday

Where: Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road/Highway 4, Galesburg

Cost: Free; donations accepted

For more: 309-337-9020

Cat Cafe at the Galesburg Public Library

What: Meet the cats of Western Illinois Animal Rescue at the library's cat café. Visit with kitties and relax with a hot drink. WIAR is a no-kill shelter in Monmouth. Donations of Purina One Cat food, used sheets, blankets, towels, cat litter and cleaning products welcome.

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Where: Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

For more: 309-343-6118

Symphony Saturday: Let it Go

What: Interact with the music, musicians and instruments during this full sensory introduction to the Knox Galesburg Symphony.

When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday

Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg

Cost: Free with admission

For more: 309-344-8876

Bands, Brews and BBQ

What: Kick off this summer right with Bands, Brews, and BBQ at Cactus Country Memorial Day weekend. Come early and claim your spot on the lawn with your lawn chairs. Johnson's Smokehouse BBQ will be serving up food. Enjoy the tunes of Contingency at 4 p.m. and Vital Signs at 6:30 p.m. Inlaws -n- Outlaws will take the stage at 9 p.m.

When: 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Cactus Country, 3075 W. Main St., Galesburg

For more: 309-342-8686

Hypotheticals live at Budde’s

What: Join us for our first night back since the new year and celebrate Diane’s birthday with us.

When: 8 p.m. Sunday

Where: Budde’s Pizza & Spirita, 425 E. Main St., Galesburg

For more: 309-343-3502

Coming next week:

May Kayak Cleanup

What: Help the environment while exploring Lake Storey by boat. Bring your own kayak or rent one for $10. Paddle around the lake, scooping up litter as you go. Trash bags and supplies provided. For all ages; registered adult required with individuals 16 and younger. Register by Monday.

Where: Lake Storey Beach, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30

For more: 309-345-3683

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.

This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Bands, Brews, BBQ and more: 11 things to do in Galesburg this weekend