Congrats to our our 2011 contest
winners! See them HERE
The
Heart of Illinois Fair continues at Expo Gardens in Peoria through Saturday. Hours are 4 pm - Midnight on weekdays and from Noon
- Midnight on weekend days. Admission is $8 for ages 13 & up and $5 for ages 6 -
12. Ages under 6 and active military personnel with ID are free. Carnival arm
band discounts are available and there are bands each night performing in the
entertainment tent. Visit
http://www.heartofillinoisfair.com or call 309-691-6332 for more details.
Encores
will be performed at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield through July 24th.
On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and
the show is at 8 pm. 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 309-965-2545 or go towww.barn2.com
The
Annual CEFCU Jazz Series takes place tonight (Thursday) on the Peoria RiverFront on the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing
beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. The Thursday night series features local
jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois Jazz Society.
Brian
Posehn will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on
Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $19 or $20 with cash except
the Thursday night show and the Friday 10:30 pm show which is $16 or $15 with
cash. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visitwww.jukeboxcomedy.com
The
World's Smallest Wrestlers will be competing in Extreme Midget Wrestling
at the Grand Hotel (located at 4400
Brandywine Drive in Peoria) tonight
(Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. General
Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at
the door and Ringside seats are $20 in
advance or $25 at the door and are
available at Coop Records in Peoria &
East Peoria or online
HERE
The
Peoria Chiefs take on Lake County beginning at 7 pm tonight (Thursday) and
Friday at O'Brien Field. The Chiefs
will also play Fort Wayne on Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 1 pm. Promotions
for this week's game include Thirsty
Thursday with $2 16 oz drafts and $2
sodas, The Zooperstars on Friday, Cancer
Awareness Night on Saturday and Princess
Day on Sunday. Tickets are $10 and $7 and are
available at the Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online
HERE
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Manor (located at at 48 Sunset Rd. in Bloomington) will present The
Winter's Tale tonight (Thursday) and
Sunday at 7:30 pm each night. The
Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) will be presented on Friday at 8 pm and
Romeo & Juliet will be presented on
Saturday at 8 pm. Tickets range in price from $27 - $47 for adults & $23 - $43 for students and are available by calling 309-438-2535 or online HERE. Season tickets are also available.
Twelfth Night,
45 minutes of family-friendly
entertainment
geared toward younger patrons, will be
performed on Saturday beginning at 10
am. Admission to this performance
is free, however, reservations are
required by calling 309-438-2535. Visit thefestival.org/tickets/index.shtml for more information and a schedule of shows.
Take the All American City Historical Trolley Tour beginning at 10:30 am on Friday. The tour leaves from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street near State St. in downtown Peoria). Cost is $10. On Saturday, take a Springdale Cemetery/Grandview Drive Trolley Tour and visit Peoria's premier scenic drive that winds its way above the beautiful Illinois River valley beginning at 10:30 am. Or catch the River City Historical Trolley Tour which highlights Peoria's rich history beginning 1 pm on Saturday. The tours leaves from Harp & Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights). The cost for each tour is $10. Reservations are recommended. Call 309-673-6000 or click HERE for more information.
Balloons
at the Park will take place at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe beginning
at 6 am on Friday and Saturday.
Featuring balloon rides, entertainment
and family fun, admission is free for
the morning sessions. Advanced tickets
are $15 for a four pack, $6 ($8 at the
gate) for adults single day, $4 ($6 at
the gate) for children ages 4-12 and
free for children 3 & under. Parking is
free. For more information, click
HERE
The
Friday Night Water Street Fiesta willtake place this Friday between 5 -
10 pm on the 300 block of Water Street. Enjoy Peoria's riverfront with good food
and variety street entertainment while you shop. The street is closed off to
accommodate the festival and admission is free.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature
Change Up beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday.
Admission is $7 for members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior
members and $9 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call
309-674-6877.
The
Boat Drunks will perform Friday on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the
Peoria Riverfront beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person. The Landing
bar will be open.
The
River City Blues Society will present Lizzi Neal Band at 7:30 pm Friday
at Goodfellas in Pekin. Admission is $3 for members or $5 for non-members at the
door. For more information, visithttp://rivercityblues.com
Footloose
will be open on Friday at Corn Stock Theatre in upper Bradley Park beginning at 7:30
pm each night through Saturday, July 23rd. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for
students 18 & under with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by
calling 309-676-2196 or online at
www.cornstocktheatre.com
Who
done it? And why? Find out on the Murder Mystery on Spirit of Peoria
interactive cruise on Friday from 8 - 10 pm. Tickets are $45 for adults and
$22.50 for ages 4-12. Boarding begins at 7 pm. For more information or to order
tickets, call 309-637-8000 or visitwww.spiritofpeoria.com
Splashdown
Water Slide in East Peoria will host a Family Friday Fun Night on
Friday from 7 - 9:30 pm including a DJ and giveaways. Admission is $3.50 per
person or $10 for a family of four and $2 for each additional family member. For
more information, call 309-694-1867or visit
www.fondulacpark.com/?q=splashdown
The
Peoria RiverFront Market will take place Saturday from 8 am - Noon on the
Peoria Riverfront featuring Illinois grown produce, local meats, cheeses, fresh
breads, herbs, and flowers plus a great selection of local art including
jewelry, pottery, wood-turned items, candles all handcrafted by local artists
and entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-671-5555 or
visit
www.peoriariverfront.com
The
American Red Cross in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation
and Children's Hospital of Illinois will host a Bike Safety Rodeo on
Saturday beginning at 10 am at the American Red Cross (located at 311 W. John
Gwynn Jr Ave in Peoria). The event is free and open to the public and no
registration is required.
The
GENeration United Mad Dash is a city-wide, competitive adventure on Saturday
that calls upon participants to take on exciting challenges while experiencing
the work of the Heart of Illinois United Way first-hand. Registration begins at
9 am, the race begins at 10 am with a post party at 12:30 pm. For more
information, call 674-5181, ext. 254, or visithttp://www.genumaddash.org
Teams will race against the clock and each other in order to solve clues and
navigate a series of extraordinary activities centered around United Way
agencies and their impact on our community.
Too
White Crew will perform on the
Peoria Riverfront on the CEFCU Center
Stage at The Landing on Saturday
beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7
per person. The Landing Bar will be
open.
The
Central Illinois Jazz Society will present Speakeasy with Judy Page on
Sunday at the Landmark Recreation Center Starting Gate Room beginning at 6 pm.
They will play a variety of music styles, ranging from jazz to Rhythm & Blues.
The CIJS House Band will perform during the first set. Admission is $5 for
members and $7 for non-members.
The
St. Jude Shrimp & Corn Boil will be held Sunday at the Itoo Hall from 11 am
- 7 pm. Dinners are $10 for shrimp, corn-on-the-cob, new potatoes, and smoked
sausage. There will also be entertainment, 50/50 drawings, and a rafflle. All
proceeds go to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. For more information,
call 309-676-9725.
The
Peoria Municipal Band will perform Sunday at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre in
Peoria beginning at 7:30 pm. The Muni Band is directed by Dr. David Vroman.
Admission is free.
Plan ahead!
Visit our Events Calendar for great entertainment in the Peoria area any time.
The
Heart of Illinois Fair continues at Expo Gardens in Peoria through Saturday. Hours are 4 pm - Midnight on weekdays and from Noon
- Midnight on weekend days. Admission is $8 for ages 13 & up and $5 for ages 6 -
12. Ages under 6 and active military personnel with ID are free. Carnival arm
band discounts are available and there are bands each night performing in the
entertainment tent. Visit
Encores
will be performed at the Barn 2 Dinner Theatre in Goodfield through July 24th.
On Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm, buffet is at 6:30 pm, and
the show is at 8 pm. 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 309-965-2545 or go to
The
Annual CEFCU Jazz Series takes place tonight (Thursday) on the Peoria RiverFront on the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing
beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. The Thursday night series features local
jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois Jazz Society.
Brian
Posehn will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on
Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $19 or $20 with cash except
the Thursday night show and the Friday 10:30 pm show which is $16 or $15 with
cash. For more information, call 309-673-5853 or visit
The
World's Smallest Wrestlers will be competing in Extreme Midget Wrestling
at the Grand Hotel (located at 4400
Brandywine Drive in Peoria) tonight
(Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. General
Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at
the door and Ringside seats are $20 in
advance or $25 at the door and are
available at Coop Records in Peoria &
East Peoria or online
The
Peoria Chiefs take on Lake County beginning at 7 pm tonight (Thursday) and
Friday at O'Brien Field. The Chiefs
will also play Fort Wayne on Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 1 pm. Promotions
for this week's game include Thirsty
Thursday with $2 16 oz drafts and $2
sodas, The Zooperstars on Friday, Cancer
Awareness Night on Saturday and Princess
Day on Sunday. Tickets are $10 and $7 and are
available at the Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Manor (located at at 48 Sunset Rd. in Bloomington) will present The
Winter's Tale tonight (Thursday) and
Sunday at 7:30 pm each night. The
Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) will be presented on Friday at 8 pm and
Romeo & Juliet will be presented on
Saturday at 8 pm. Tickets range in price from $27 - $47 for adults & $23 - $43 for students and are available by calling 309-438-2535 or online 
Take the All American City Historical Trolley Tour beginning at 10:30 am on Friday. The tour leaves from Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water Street near State St. in downtown Peoria). Cost is $10. On Saturday, take a Springdale Cemetery/Grandview Drive Trolley Tour and visit Peoria's premier scenic drive that winds its way above the beautiful Illinois River valley beginning at 10:30 am. Or catch the River City Historical Trolley Tour which highlights Peoria's rich history beginning 1 pm on Saturday. The tours leaves from Harp & Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights). The cost for each tour is $10. Reservations are recommended. Call 309-673-6000 or click 
Balloons
at the Park will take place at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe beginning
at 6 am on Friday and Saturday.
Featuring balloon rides, entertainment
and family fun, admission is free for
the morning sessions. Advanced tickets
are $15 for a four pack, $6 ($8 at the
gate) for adults single day, $4 ($6 at
the gate) for children ages 4-12 and
free for children 3 & under. Parking is
free. For more information, click
The
Friday Night Water Street Fiesta willtake place this Friday between 5 -
10 pm on the 300 block of Water Street. Enjoy Peoria's riverfront with good food
and variety street entertainment while you shop. The street is closed off to
accommodate the festival and admission is free.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature
Change Up beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday.
Admission is $7 for members or $10 for non-members, $6 for student & senior
members and $9 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call
309-674-6877.
The
Boat Drunks will perform Friday on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the
Peoria Riverfront beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person. The Landing
bar will be open.
The
River City Blues Society will present Lizzi Neal Band at 7:30 pm Friday
at Goodfellas in Pekin. Admission is $3 for members or $5 for non-members at the
door. For more information, visit
Footloose
will be open on Friday at Corn Stock Theatre in upper Bradley Park beginning at 7:30
pm each night through Saturday, July 23rd. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for
students 18 & under with ID and are available at the Corn Stock Box Office, by
calling 309-676-2196 or online at
Who
done it? And why? Find out on the Murder Mystery on Spirit of Peoria
interactive cruise on Friday from 8 - 10 pm. Tickets are $45 for adults and
$22.50 for ages 4-12. Boarding begins at 7 pm. For more information or to order
tickets, call 309-637-8000 or visit
Splashdown
Water Slide in East Peoria will host a Family Friday Fun Night on
Friday from 7 - 9:30 pm including a DJ and giveaways. Admission is $3.50 per
person or $10 for a family of four and $2 for each additional family member. For
more information, call 309-694-1867or visit
The
Peoria RiverFront Market will take place Saturday from 8 am - Noon on the
Peoria Riverfront featuring Illinois grown produce, local meats, cheeses, fresh
breads, herbs, and flowers plus a great selection of local art including
jewelry, pottery, wood-turned items, candles all handcrafted by local artists
and entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-671-5555 or
visit 
The
American Red Cross in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation
and Children's Hospital of Illinois will host a Bike Safety Rodeo on
Saturday beginning at 10 am at the American Red Cross (located at 311 W. John
Gwynn Jr Ave in Peoria). The event is free and open to the public and no
registration is required.
The
GENeration United Mad Dash is a city-wide, competitive adventure on Saturday
that calls upon participants to take on exciting challenges while experiencing
the work of the Heart of Illinois United Way first-hand. Registration begins at
9 am, the race begins at 10 am with a post party at 12:30 pm. For more
information, call 674-5181, ext. 254, or visit
Too
White Crew 
The
Central Illinois Jazz Society will present Speakeasy with Judy Page on
Sunday at the Landmark Recreation Center Starting Gate Room beginning at 6 pm.
They will play a variety of music styles, ranging from jazz to Rhythm & Blues.
The CIJS House Band will perform during the first set. Admission is $5 for
members and $7 for non-members.
The
St. Jude Shrimp & Corn Boil will be held Sunday at the Itoo Hall from 11 am
- 7 pm. Dinners are $10 for shrimp, corn-on-the-cob, new potatoes, and smoked
sausage. There will also be entertainment, 50/50 drawings, and a rafflle. All
proceeds go to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. For more information,
call 309-676-9725.
The
Peoria Municipal Band will perform Sunday at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre in
Peoria beginning at 7:30 pm. The Muni Band is directed by Dr. David Vroman.
Admission is free.