 Encores
will be performed at the Barn 2 Dinner
Theatre in Goodfield on Thursday, Friday
& Saturday with doors opening at 6 pm,
buffet at 6:30 pm, and the show at 8 pm.
On Sunday, 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 and will feature Kevin Hart
& Vibe Tribe beginning at 7 pm.
Admission is free. The Thursday night
series features local jazz artists and
is supported by CEFCU and the Central
Illinois Jazz Society. |
 Footloose
continues at Corn Stock Theatre in upper Bradley Park at 7:30
pm each tonight (Thursday) through Saturday. 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 |
 AWine Tasting to benefit the
Children's Home Association of Illinois
will take place tonight (Thursday) from
5 - 7:30 pm at Childer's Banquet &
Events Center in Peoria. Admission is
$15 per person or $25 for a couple. Call
309-687-7205 or email cjenkins@chail.org
for more information. |
 Sean
Rouse will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and
on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. Tickets are $14 except the Thursday
night show and the Friday 10:30 pm show which are $12. For more information, call
309-673-5853 or visit
www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
 The Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Manor (located at at 48 Sunset Rd. in Bloomington) will present The
Winter's Tale tonight (Thursday) at 7:30
pm and Saturday at 8 pm. The
Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) will be presented on Friday at 8 pm and
Romeo & Juliet will be presented on
Sunday at 7:30 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,a 45 minute 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).
The 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 leave from Harp & Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights)
and the cost for each tour is $10. Reservations are recommended. Call 309-673-6000
or click HERE for more information. |
 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 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 Marbin 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.
Enjoy Swing Dance at the Contemporary Arts Center on Friday with dance
lessons from 8:30-9:30 pm and open dancing from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $3 for CAC Members and $6 for non-members. For more information on
these events, call
309-674-6877. |
 Peoria
Cabaret Theatre at the Waterhouse presents The Awesome 80s Prom at the
Waterhouse on Friday and Saturday with doors opening at 6 pm and dinner
beginning at 6:45 pm. Tickets are $37 per person and includes tax & gratuity.
Reserve seats by calling 309-494-9100 or order online at
http://artstix.artspartners.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=164 |
 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
Hairbangers Ball returns to the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria
Riverfront on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7. The Landing Bar
will be open. |
 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 |
 A
Back-to-School Giveaway Event will be held from 9 am - Noon on Saturday at
four churches in the Peoria area including Northwoods Community
Church, Richwoods
Christian Church, Riverside Community Church and St. Paul's Baptist Church with a special garage
sale-like event. For more information, call 309-243-1550 or visit
http://www.nwoods.org/storyWithChart.asp?storyid=438 |
 Winter
in Summer will be presented at the
Peoria Zoo on Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm
where you'll learn how the zookeepers
keep the animals cool during the "dog
days" of summer. Help keep the animals
cool by making ice treats for them as
well as enjoying ice treats for
yourself. There will also be games and
prizes throughout the day. There;s no
additional cost to attend this event.
Regular admission prices are $8.50 for
adults (13+), $4.75 for ages 3-12, $7.50
for senior citizens (65+) and free for
ages under 2. For more information, call
309-686-3365 or visit
www.peoriazoo.org |
 The
Richwoods 12th Man Golf Outing will take place this Saturday is an opportunity for golfers
and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy a fun day at Kellogg Golf Course while
supporting the Richwoods Knights. Registration is at 11:30 am with a Noon
Shotgun Start. Cost is $100 and
includes golf, cart, food and door prizes. Call 309-648-4414
for reservations. |
 Airshow
2011 will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the General Wayne A. Downing
Airport from 9 am to 6 pm both days. Performances begin at approximately 11 am
and end by 4 pm each day. Admission is $12 in advance or $15 at the gate for
adults, $7 in advance or $9 at the gate for children 6-12 and free for children
5 & under. Advance tickets are available at all Kroger locations or online at
http://prairieair.org/tickets.html Donations are accepted for parking. The
suggested donation is $2 per car and $20 per bus and recreational vehicle. For
more information, visit
http://prairieair.org |
 The
2nd Annual PenguinJamm will take place this Saturday at Wildlife Prairie State Park
and will
feature family activities beginning at 6 pm including train rides, animal
presentations, a petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting. At 7 pm, JammSammich will be on hand for dancing as well as a special guest performance
by The Penguin Players. Tickets are $10 for adults 13+ and $5 for kids ages 4-12
non-members. WPSP members are $8 for adults and $3 for kids. Kids under 3 are
free. Food will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the evening go to
support The Penguin Project and Wildlife Prairie Park. For more information,
call 309-676-0998 or visit
www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org |
 The
Peoria German-American Society will host
a Motorcycle Run and Corn Boil at
Hickory Grove Park (located at 12503
Hickory Grove Rd. in Dunlap) on
Saturday. The Motorcycle Run
registration will be held at the Last
Chance Bar and Grill in Alta, Illinois
from 9 - 11 am. Breakfast will be
available during registration. Stops
include Burnzees in Brimfield,
Crossroads in Farmington, Go-T-s in
Peoria and ends at Hickory Grove Park.
Maps and route provided at registration.
The fee to participate is $15 per person
and includes dinner at Hickory Grove
Park. A portion of the proceeds will go
to the Children's Hospital of Illinois.
Admission and parking for the Corn Boil,
which runs from from 2 - 8 pm, are both
free. The rain date for this event is
Sunday, July 24th at the same times. The
Corn Boil cost is a $7 per person
donation which includes a pork chop
sandwich, sweet corn, baked beans and
cole slaw. A DJ will be providing
entertainment. German and domestic
beers, soft drinks and a cash bar will
also be available. Other activities
include a bags tournament, bocci ball,
archery and horseshoes. A newly
refurbished playground will be available
for the kids. For more
information on the Corn Boil or the
Motorcycle Run, call 309-691-3657. |
 Lakeview
Family Aquatic Center (located at 1017 West Lake Avenue in Lakeview Park, Peoira) will
host a Night Swim on Saturday from 6 - 9:30 pm. Admission is $5.50 for
ages 13+, $3.75 for ages 4 - 12 and ages 3 and under are free with a paid adult.
For more information, call 309-686-3377. |
 Wedding
Banned will perform Saturday on the CEFCU Stage at the Landing on the Peoria
Riverfront beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person. Wedding Banned
picks two members from the audience to become the "bride" and "groom" and turns
every show into the ultimate wedding reception. The Landing Bar will also be open. |
 Come
experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century atPioneer Days at Sommer Park (located at 6329 N. Koerner Road in Edwards)
from 1 - 4 pm on Sunday. Activities include hand dipping candles, blacksmithing, school
lessons, woodworking, chores, pioneer cemetery tours, hayrides and livestock
care. This is a wonderful opportunity for scout and youth groups to learn about
history. Call 309-691-8423 for more information. |
 Enjoy
a Summer Concert on Sunday at
Kickapoo Creek Winery from Noon - 5 pm
featuring performances by the West
MacQueen Street Band, Pink Sushi &
Bonnie & Doug Malchow. Admission is $10
and includes wine tasting and
entertainment with proceeds benefiting
the Alzheimer's Association, Central
Illinois Chapter. Call 309-681-1100 for
more information. |
 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. |
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Plan ahead!
Visit our Events Calendar for great entertainment in the Peoria area any time.
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