The Harlem Globetrotters bring their game to the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington tonight beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $22.50, $29.50, $36.50, $46.50 and $81.50 and are available at the US Cellular Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Corn Stock Theatre's first ever Playwright Festival featuring eight short original plays continues tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm at the Corn Stock Theatre Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students 18 & under and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office or by calling 676-2196.

Comedian Nick Griffin will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight at 8 pm after the "Pro-Am Showcase" and Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $15 each except for the Thursday show and the Friday late show which are $10 each and are available by calling 673-5853.

Woodruff High School Music Dept. presents its final dinner theatre production, the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Gondoliers tonight, Friday and Saturday with buffet dinner beginning at 6 pm followed by the show at 7:30. Performances are in the Woodruff High School Commons. Admission is $20 for dinner and show. Call 672-6671 for reservations.

Lyfe on Water Street, an open mic event runs tonight from 7 - 9 pm at the Contemporary Arts Center where you can come with your talent or just to watch. Share a poem, dramatically read Shakespeare or perform your latest musical composition. Admission is $4 for CAC Members or $7 for non-members.
Cobalt Canopy will perform at the Live at the Five Spot Friday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members and $9 for student & senior non-members 16 & younger $3.
Enjoy Swing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center Friday from 8:30 - 9:30 pm for the dance lesson and 9:30 pm - 12:30 am for open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez. Admission is $3 for CAC Members and $6 for non-members.

The Itoo Hall will host a Fish & Chicken Fry on Friday from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. The Itoo Hall is located at 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria. For more information including prices, call 676-9725 or go to www.itoohall.com.

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Rockford IceHogs at the Peoria Civic Center Arena Friday at 7 pm. Then on Saturday, they take on the Chicago Wolves at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 and $20 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Stuart Little will be presented at Bradley University's Hartman Theatre this weekend with performances at 7 pm on Friday, 2:30 pm & 7 pm on Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Admission is $5 for students and $7 for adults. Presented by the Bradley University Children's Theatre group, this performance is recommended for children in 4th grade or under. Tickets are available at the Hartman Center Box Office or by phone at 677-2650.

Family Fest 2010 will be held Saturday in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall from 10 am - 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and children. Children 3 and under are free. A Family Four Pack of tickets (2 adults and 2 children) will be available for $15.

Join Coach Jim Les as he leads his 09-10 Bradley Braves against Evansville on Saturday beginning at 2:05 pm at the Peoria Civic Center (Carver) Arena. Tickets range from $20 - $9 and are available by calling 677-2625 or online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, go to www.bradleybraves.com.

The Alley Cats will present "At the Hop" at the ICC Performing Arts Center on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $24 the general public, $20 for ICC Employee and $16 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the ICC Box Office, by phone at 694-5136 or at the door.

The Peoria Area Music Teachers Association Piano Monster Concert 2010 will be held at Five Points Performing Arts Center in Washington on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and are available online HERE.

The 2010 IESA Cheerleading Tournament will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday. Admission is $8 for adults including High School students and $4 for senior citizens and children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. For more information, call 829-0114.

I.C.E. World Championship Ice Racing comes to the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for kids 2-12, $20 & 25 for adults with a $5 price increase the day of the show. Tickets are available at the US Cellular Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Forest Park Nature Center will host a Folk & Country Jam Session  on Sunday from 3:30 - 5 pm. Meet other musicians and learn some new songs. Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to come, listen and enjoy. Admission is free, however donations are appreciated.

The Peoria Civic Center Cultural Diversity Committee presents Grammy Award-winning pianist Angelin Chang in the Theater on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets start at $19 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com. All proceeds benefit the Peoria Joy Luck Club.