James Johann will perform this weekend at the Jukbox Comedy Club. Showtimes are tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm, Friday at 8 and 10:30 pm and Saturday at 8 pm.  Tickets are $13 or $12 with cash except for the Thursday show and the Friday late show which are just $11 or $10 with cash. The show is rated R.

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents "The Tempest" beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) at Ewing Manor in Bloomington. On Friday, the Festival will present "The Three Musketeers" at 8 pm. Individual tickets for each performance range from $26 - $42 for adults and $22 - $38 for students & senior citizens. Season tickets range from $62 - $110 for adults and $50 - $98 for students & senior citizens and also include The Merry Wives of Windsor. For more information, call 866-IL-SHAKE or visit http://www.thefestival.org

Judy Page and Speakeasy will perform on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria RiverFront beginning at 7 pm tonight (Thursday). The event is free and features local jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois Jazz Society. The Landing bar will be open to serve beverages.

Tim Zimmerman & The King's Brass will perform in concert at Bethany Baptist Church located at 7422 N Heinz Lane at Route 150 tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken.

The Cornerstone Christian Music Festival in Bushnell is a week long event featuring over a hundred bands plus seminars, kids activities, swimming, boating, and camping that runs through Saturday. Tickets range in price from $116 to $375. For complete ticket information for Cornerstone and complete details about the festival, vist www.cornerstonefestival.com or call 773-989-2087.

Corn Stock Theatre presents Do Black Patent Shoes Really Reflect Up? beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students. Season tickets are available for $66 per person for 5 shows also. Individual show tickets are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, online at www.cornstocktheatre.org or by calling 676-2196.

GI Jukebox runs at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre tonight, Friday & Saturday (doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and the show is at 8 pm) and on Sundays (doors & the buffet open at noon, and the show is at 1:30 pm). Prices are $30 for Thursdays, $32 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $34 for Saturdays. For more information, call 965-2545 or go to www.barn2.com.

Pack up the family and head to Wildlife Prairie State Park for their Movies Under the Stars series on Friday night with this weeks feature, "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" (restored). Cost is $15 per carload & park members receive a 10% discount. Gates open at 7:15 pm with showtime at 8 pm. Movies are shown under the park's Teepee Shelter and the Ice Cream Exhibit will be open for snacks and refreshments. For more information, visit www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org

The Marshall Tucker Band will perform on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront on Friday with gates opening at 7:30 pm. Their music is a unique style that combines rock, country, and jazz along with instrumental passages by their lead guitarist. Admission is $7 and the Landing bar will be open.

Peoria's RiverFront Market features Illinois grown produce, local meats, cheeses, fresh breads, herbs, and flowers plus a great selection of local art and much more every Saturday Morning from 8 am - noon along Peoria's beautiful RiverFront. For more information, call 671-5555 or visit www.peoriariverfront.com.

Willett's Winery & Cellar in Manito will host a Murder Mystery Night on Saturday presented by Upstage Productions.The evening begins with a social hour at 6 pm followed by dinner between 6:30 - 7 pm. Tickets are $40 per person. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Call 968-7070 to reserve your tickets.

The Central Illinois Cruisers will host a Cruisers Car Show at Maid Rite in Metro Centre on Saturday from 6 - 9 pm featuring a DJ, food & clasic cars on display. For more information, visit www.centralillinoiscruisers.com.

The Talking Heads tribute band, This Must Be The Band, will play at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on Saturday night with special guests Roulette. Gates open at 7 pm, music begins at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Enjoy Entertainment & Fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July on Saturday night (the 3rd) at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre. Entertainment will precede the fireworks which will begin at dark. Admission is free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show. Pack a picnic dinner or enjoy food from vendors on site.  Citylink will be providing a shuttle for this event.

Come celebrate Independence Day with the 41st Annual West Peoria 4th of July Parade. The parade starts at 10 am on Sunday in front of West Peoria City Hall and will end at Franciscan Park for the flag raising ceremony and awards presentations. For more information, visit www.wplions.org

Luthy Botanical Gardens will host Great Garden Walks of Summer beginning at 1 pm on Sunday which will take you through the Garden and showcase some of the great plants and trees in the collection. Registration isn't necessary. Admission is $2 for adults and ages 12 & under are free.

The Peoria Chiefs vs. Clinton begins at 6 pm Sunday at O'Brien Field. Individual tickets are $10 for all seats and $7 for lawn seating. Season tickets and group discounted tickets are also available. For more information and to order tickets online, go to www.peoriachiefs.com.  Stay and watch the Peoria fireworks after the game!