MOMS WEEKEND GUIDE

details about their events will be available on their social media.

Murphy’s Pub

Off the intersection on Green and Sixth street, Murphy’s Pub, first established in 1969, is known as Campustown’s local Irish pub. Compared to other nightlife institutions on campus, Murphy’s is considered to have a more relaxed atmosphere.

The pub also has plenty to do besides eating, drinking and socializing — goers can enjoy various activities from billiards and slots to air hockey.

The bar is working on its regular schedule, though they are expecting a larger crowd this particular weekend. Be ready for Saturday Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and the Sunday Trivia that will also start at 9 p.m.

Specials at Murphy’s include $8 cheeseburgers with fries on Friday and Saturday as well as discounts on pints throughout the weekend.

Kams

KAMS, first known as Kamerer’s Annex, will welcome the “Drinking Illini” and their mothers on Friday starting at 6 p.m. Its famous blue guys will be pouring all night and all day Saturday.

Springtime weather calls for a good time on KAMS’ upstairs patio. There, moms and their students can enjoy cocktails, picnic benches and a scenic view of Green Street while sipping on the drinks they offer.

First opened in 1933, the popu lar Green Street bar will celebrate moms with clothing merchandise. Last month, KAMS had Moms Week end 2023 cotton shorts and longsleeved T-shirts available for sale on the bar’s website. Purchasers can pick up their orders at KAMS during the festive weekend.

They had a similar gathering last year, and to promote their merchan dise, a follow-up Instagram post was captioned, “LETS SEE IF UR MOMS CAN OUTDRINK YOU THIS WEEKEND.”

The Red Lion

On a typical night out, students often face the same repeated dilem ma — Lion or KAMS? The Red Lion, a staple of the Champaign bar scene, is located on the corner of Third and Green streets and is under the same management as KAMS.

According to a post by The Red Lion, or Lion for short, their build ing was named the Official Top Jag ermeister Account Worldwide in 2018, featuring a beer garden, out door seating and medieval motifs.

The home of Happy Fridays and Thirsty Thursdays will be working on its regular schedule for you and your parents, offering campusknown drinks for a reasonable price.

Last year, Lion had the same pro mo of $2 beers and $2 Jager Bombs. They also had a promotion giving away free Moms Weekend T-shirts at the door on a first come, first serve basis.

They haven’t advertised any clothing giveaways yet, so keep yourself updated by checking their social media.

Illini Inn

Opened in 1970, Illini Inn, the cozy bar on South Fourth Street has become one of the “Illini traditions.” For Moms Weekend, the bar will be open for celebrations.

“Home of the Mug Club,” the Illini Inn will serve cocktails, appetizers and Texas toast, known to patrons as “Illini Melts.” three-in-one venue. This unique place gathers the void room, the small theater and the theater under its roof, making the venue more accessible for artists coming to perform.

Ian Klump, one of the Inn’s bartenders, said he recommends one of their specialty shots to be paired with patrons’ favorite mixers in celebration of Illini Moms. McGillicuddys are offered as a specialty shot this upcoming weekend as well, according to Illini Inn.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, the Illini Inn will offer champagne mimosas as a beverage option for $5.

Illini Inn’s doors will remain open for endless hours of good food and cocktails all weekend.

At 10 p.m. during the first night of Moms Weekend on April 14, Canopy Club’s doors will open and festivities will be kicked off with their event titled “Latin Night Easter,” so be ready to hit the dance floor with DJ Zay and Latin music!

This is the first year they are putting together this specific event, and students and parents both are looking forward to its occurrence. Tickets are sold on the Canopy Club website.

Planned for Saturday night at 9 p.m. is Canopy Club’s special event for University moms and nostalgia seekers — “Now That’s What I Call the ‘90s Party.”

The “Smells like Nirvana Tribute” cover band is coming to Urbana to perform world-famous hits for moms and their students. Tickets to this event are also available on their website for anyone interested.

Fancy cocktail lovers can enjoy a wide range of drinks in the Canopy Club bar right near the stage. The Moms Weekend special will be there too: Margarita special, Scooby Snack Special, the “Hello Spring” drink and plenty more.

Missing Nirvana? The Canopy Club has a special treat for you and your mom!