Brian Posehn will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club this weekend tonight at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $19, or $18 with cash, except for the Thursday show which is $15 with cash. This show is rated R. For more information, call 673-5853.

The Eureka College theater production of the classical Greek drama The Birds by Aristophanes will be presented tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 2 pm in Pritchard Theatre. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for students. Call 467-6363 for reservations.

Fences, by August Wilson, will be performed at the Bradley University Hartman Center for the Performing Arts tonight, Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for Bradley University faculty & staff, $12 for senior citizens and $7 for students and are available by calling 677-2650 or online HERE.

The Illinois Deer & Turkey Classic & Shooting Sports Show will take place this weekend at the Interstate Center in Bloomington on Friday from 2 - 9 pm, Saturday from 9 am - 7 pm and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults for a 1-day pass, $20 for adults for a 2-day pass, $3 for youth aged 6-11 or free on Friday Family Night and free for kids 5 & under. A $2 discount coupon for adult 1 & 2 day passes is available.  For more information, call 800-433-8226.

The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria will present their Official Spring Home Show at the Peoria Civic Center this weekend. Event times are 4 - 9 pm on Friday, 10 am - 8 pm on Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $6.50 for adults (18+). Seniors (60+) are half price and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office.  Children under 18 are free.

Three Sisters Folk Art School will host the 2010 Mountain Dulcimer Weekend at the Chapel at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe. The 3 day class begins Friday at 6:30 pm and runs Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm and Sunday from 10 am - Noon. The cost for the class is $100 plus a $5 materials fee. Registration is available online at www.threesistersfolkartschool.com . A concert featuring acclaimed Jacksonville dulcimer artist Mike Anderson will take place Saturday night at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 each or two for $15 and are available at the door. For more information, call 274-8837.

Cousin Eddie will perform at the CAC's Live at the Five Spot on Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior members, $9 for student & senior non-members and  $3 for ages 16 & younger.
The CAC also presents Swing at CAC on Friday from 8:30 pm-12:30 am. A dance lesson will be taught from 8:30 - 9:30 pm followed by open dancing to DJ Matt Vasquez. Admission is $3 CAC Members, and $6 for non-members.
On Sunday, the CAC hosts Soulful Sunday from 3 - 5 pm featuring family oriented entertainment with stand up comedy, special performances and R&B and gospel choral music. Admission is $5 for members and $8 for non-members.

The 5th Annual Easter Seals Black & Blue Ball will be held at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Friday beginning at 6:30 pm. The event includes heavy appetizers, wine, beer and soft drinks plus live and silent auctions. Music will be provided by Wedding Banned. Tickets are $75. To make a reservation or for more information about the event, call 686-7755.

The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Chicago Wolves at the Peoria Civic Center Arena Friday at 7 pm. On Sunday afternoon, the Rivermen take on the Milwaukee Admirals at 3 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.

Illinois Central College presents Dilemmas with Dinner at the ICC Performing Arts Center. Shows run Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students & senior citizens. For more information or to order tickets, call 694-5136.

The WSSA Illinois State Sport Stacking Championships will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Saturday from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Admission is available at the door and is $5 for adults and $3 for kids (ages 5-17) and seniors (ages 55+). Kids ages 4 and under are free.

The Day of Dance for Health presented by Pekin Hospital will be held at the First Church of the Nazerene at 3514 E. Broadway in Pekin on Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm. It's a fun-filled day including dance and exercise demonstrations and participation, free health screenings, physician speakers, giveaways, healthy snacks & more. Admission is 2 non-perishable food items for donation. RSVP by calling 353-0662.

Go Play Peoria, a gaming mini-con for gamers of all ages and skill levels, will be held at the Samaritan Ministries building in Peoria on Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm. Bring along your own games, or come prepared to learn new ones.  Families are welcome, and food will be provided. A $5 donation is suggested to cover the cost of the food, or bring along some food to share.

The American Heart Association will host its Heart & Stroke Ball at the Embassy Suites on Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm. Funds raised will support American Heart Association-funded cardiovascular disease research to improve the lives of women, children and families in our community. Call 370-2276 for tickets.

The Boat Drunks Cabin Fever Show will take place at the Packard Plaza in downtown Peoria on Saturday with doors, food & drink opening at 6:30 pm and concert at 8 pm. Tickets are $12 and are available at One World Cafe at Main & University. For more information, call 672-1522.

The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria will hold the 6th Annual Fine Art Live & Silent Auction on Saturday at 7 pm with food, a cash bar and live music by John Miller and the Romaniacs. Admission is $15 for members and $25 for non- members.  Proceeds benefit the Contemporary Art Center and participating artists and donors.

Lindy's Downtown Market and the Washington Park District present Howl at the Moon, a rock and roll dueling piano show at Five Points in Washington on Saturday night. Doors & bar open at 6 pm, entertainment, dancing & singing begins at 7 pm. The bar will remain open 1 hour after entertainment ends. Tickets are $20 per person and tickets are available at the Washington Park District or Lindy's Downtown Market. For more information, call 444-9413 or 444-3736. All attendees must be at least 21 years old.

Local musical composer Nick Myers will host a Read and Sing Through of his new musical, American Way, at the East Peoria Festival of Lights building on Washington Street in East Peoria beginning at 7 pm. This is your chance to hear the premiere of this locally written musical before it is produced on the stage. There will be a discussion about the show after the performance. Admission is free to the public.

An adventure awaits you this spring when Wildlife Prairie State Park opens the gates for the 2010 season on Sunday with an Open House from 10 am - 3 pm. For a complete listing of the day's happenings please call the park at 676-0998 or visit www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org