Porch Cafè will perform on the final day of the 2022 Alton Expo Sunday, Sept. 11 from 1-5 p.m.

ALTON – Porch Cafè will perform on the final day of the 2022 Alton Expo Sunday, Sept. 11 from 1-5 p.m.

Porch Cafè was created by Alivia Levi during the 2020 pandemic lockdown. She would sit on her front porch with her two brothers while they played guitar.  

Porch Cafè is evolving into a full cover band now with Alivia as the lead vocalist. Other members are her to brothers, Will and Lenny, T.J. Callahan, Jody Grinder, Brent McCarty and Jason McAtee.

Here's what else is happening in the area:

• Alton Expo 2022: 1 p.m., Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton.

• Bunker Hill Fall Festival: 10 a.m.,  Illinois 159 and Warren Street, Bunker Hill.

• Alton Little Theater presents "Spreading it Around": 7:30 p.m., Alton Little Theater, 2450 N. Henry St., Alton.

• Alton Pride Festival: Noon-10 p.m., Bubby and Sissy's, 602 Belle St., Alton.

• Alton Catfish Classic tournament: 4 a.m.-4 p.m., 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton.

• Alton Sports Tap Volleyball tournament: 11 a.m., 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton.

• Platinum Rock Legends: 7-11 p.m., Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton.

• Court of Heroes Ribbon Cutting: 10 a.m., Kutter Park, 255 Franklin Ave., Cottage Hills.

• Pickleball Tournament fundraiser for United Way: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Senior Services Plus, 2603 N. Rodgers Ave., Alton.

• Calhoun County Fair: 8 a.m., Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Poor Hollow Farm Road, Hardin.

• Alton Citywide Litter Cleanup: 9 a.m.-Noon, Alton.

• East Alton Soap Box Race: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Berkshire Hill, Berkshire Bolevard, East Alton. Rain date is Sunday from 1-6 p.m.

• 2022 Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride kickoff: 8 a.m., Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey.

• Accidentally on Purpose: 8 p.m.-Midnight, Chez Marilyn, 119 W. 3rd St., Alton. 

• City Heat Band: 5-9 p.m., Cubby's Grill and Garage, 1022 E. Broadway, Alton.

• LoveBuzz: 5-8 p.m., The Brown Bag Bistro, 318 E. Broadway, Alton.

• Second Annual Kaleb Ball Memorial Softball Tournament: 8 a.m., Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Ave., Alton.

• Lucky Cowboy Bash: 3:45-10 p.m., Cottage Hills VFW, 121 S. Williams St., Cottage Hills.

• Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market: 8 a.m.-Noon, 501 Landmarks Boulevard, Alton. Every Saturday from now until Oct. 15.

• Naked Soul.: 2-6 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.

• Up All Night: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.

• East Alton History Museum Open: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., East Alton History Museum, 119 N. Main St., East Alton.

• Flip the Frog: 7-11 p.m., Bakers and Hale, 7120 Montclair Ave., Godfrey.

• Dylan Wolfe Band: 7-11 p.m., Roper's Regal Beagle Sports Bar and Grill, 3043 Godfrey Road, Godfrey.

• Kashmir: 8 p.m., The Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville.

• Dave Horton: 6-9 p.m., Big Daddy's Edwardsville, 132 N. Main St., Edwardsville.

• Kicks on 66 Ultra Car Show and Cruise: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Edwardsville American Legion Post #199, 58 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville.

• Lanny and Julie: 2-5 p.m., Foundry Public House, 126 N. Main St., Edwardsville.

• Just Jethro: 6-9 p.m., St. Mary's School, 1802 Madison Ave., Edwardsville.

• Land of Goshen Farmers' Market: 8 a.m.-Noon, 100 St. Louis St., Edwardsville.

• Bingo Saturday Night: 7 p.m., South Roxana Dad’s Club, 417 Roxana Ave., South Roxana.

• 4th Annual All North Reunion: 3 p.m., Granite City Elks Lodge #1063, 4801 Maryville Road, Granite City.

• Flipside: 8 p.m., Hooch and Sixteen's Bar, 1511 Pontoon Road, Granite City.

• Melissa Joan Heartless: 9 p.m., Tegans Pub House, 3801 Nameoki Road Unit 5, Granite City.

• GC Swing Band Dance: 6:30-8:45 p.m., Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City.

• Andrew Dahle: 1-4 p.m., Grafton Winery the Vineyards, 21028 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton.

• Derrick Moore: Noon-3 p.m., The Winery at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge, Grafton.

• John Littlefield: 3-7 p.m., The Winery at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge, Grafton.

• One Hour Mississippi and Illinois River Cruise: 3:45-4:45 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.

• Hakuna Moscato Cruise: 5:15-7:15 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.

• Roaming Home: 6-10 p.m., Rustic Retreats Gold Bar, 211 W. Main St., Grafton.

• Backwoods Burden: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.

• After Midnight: 7-11 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.

• Tragg Band: 3-7 p.m., Grafton Winery Inc, 300 W. Main St., Grafton.

• Rat Rod Show: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Hawg Pit BBQ, 821 W. Main St., Grafton.

• Outlaw Opry: 7-11 p.m., Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 Water St., Grafton.

• Soulard Blues Band: 5-9 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton.

• Jake Weber and The Lonesome Drifters: 8-11 p.m., The Bloody Bucket Saloon, 201 E. Main St., Grafton

• Karaoke Night: 7-11 p.m., 3rd Chute Bar & Grill, 220 W. Main St., Grafton.

• Alton Expo 2022: 1 p.m., Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton.

• Alton Little Theater presents "Spreading it Around": 2 p.m., Alton Little Theater, 2450 N. Henry St., Alton.

• Porch Cafè: 1-5 p.m., Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton.

• Alton Sports Tap Volleyball tournament: 11 a.m., 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton.

• Calhoun County Fair: 2 p.m., Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Poor Hollow Farm Road, Hardin.

• Kevin Gruen: Noon-3 p.m., Flock and Food Truck Park, 156 Ridge St., Alton.

• Pickin’ Daisies: 2-5 p.m., The Lodge at Lovejoy, 401 Piasa St., Alton.

• Jazz Brunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,  Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton.

• Veterans and Workers meeting: 6-8 p.m., 103 Mill St., Kane.

• Naked Soul: 1-5 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.

• The Step Brothers: 6-10 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.

• Gavin O'Brien: 4-7 p.m., Bakers and Hale, 7120 Montclair Ave., Godfrey.

• Bethalto Market in the Park: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Park, 213 N. Prairie St., Bethalto. Every Sunday until Oct. 9.

• Ace's Bluegrass Festival On the Hill: 1 p.m., Edwardsville American Legion Post #199, 58 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville.

• Dave Horton: 4-7 p.m., Foundry Boat House, 2 Holiday Point Parkway, Edwardsville.

• Free symphony in the park concert: 6:30-8 p.m., Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville.

• Meatwood Flack: 4-7 p.m., Big Daddy's Edwardsville, 132 N. Main St., Edwardsville.

• Acoustic DNA: Noon-3 p.m., 1818 Chophouse, 6170 Bennett Drive Suite A, Edwardsville.

• Staunton Free Spirits Al-Anon Family: 7-8 p.m., St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel St., Staunton.

• One Hour Mississippi and Illinois River Cruise: 2-3 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.

• Sunday Brunch Cruise: 511 a.m.-1 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.

• Jonathan Baker: 1-5 p.m., The Terrace at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge, Grafton.

• Bob Gleason: 2-6 p.m., The Bloody Bucket Saloon, 201 E. Main St., Grafton.

• Common Time Rhythm and Blues Band: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Winery Inc, 300 W. Main St., Grafton.

• The Truckers: 3-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton.

• Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament: 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Hawg Pit BBQ, 821 W. Main St., Grafton.

• Alton Committee of the Whole meeting 6 p.m., Alton City Hall, 101 E. 3rd St., Alton.

• D-Lux Duo: 6-10 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.

Alton Community Service League Meeting: 11 a.m.-Noon, Best Western Premier Hotel, 3559 College Ave. Alton.

• BSA/Student Activities Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey.

• South Roxana Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market: 4-8 p.m., South Roxana Dad's Club Parking Lot, 417 Roxana Ave., South Roxana.

• Women's Self Defense: 6-6:45 p.m., Strategic BJJ, 2248 E. Broadway, Alton.

• Sit and Stand Chair Yoga: 3-4 p.m., YWCA Southwest Illinois, 304 E. 3rd St., Alton.

• Strengthen and Stretch Gentle Yoga: 6-7 p.m., YWCA Southwest Illinois, 304 E. 3rd St., Alton.

• Women's Step Study: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Calvary Cares, 1426 Washington Ave., Alton.

• Men's Step Study: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Calvary Cares, 1426 Washington Ave., Alton.

• Alton Godfrey Rotary Club Meetings: 6 p.m., Gentelin’s On Broadway, 122 E. Broadway, Alton.

• Al-Anon Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Bridge Church, E. 12th St., Alton. For more information, call 618-463-2429 or visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.

• For information about Al-Anon Meetings, call 618-463-2429 or visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.

Dylan Suttles joined The Telegraph in Alton in January 2019. He covers Alton, Godfrey, education, health and new businesses in the Alton area.