Peoria Players will present The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $19 for adults and $12 for students aged 20 and under with ID and are available at the Peoria Players box office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.PeoriaPlayers.org
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The Central Illinois
Herpetological Society will meet tonight (Thursday) at Forest Park Nature Center beginning at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.centralillinoisherp.com |
Whisper & Shout
will take place tonight (Thursday) at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. An open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature The Brazilionaires on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members.
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will take place at the CAC also on Friday featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more
information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org |
Tommy Johnagin
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $13 for the Thursday and Friday 10:30 pm shows and $16 for the other shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com |
Macklemore &
Ryan Lewis will perform at the Renaissance Coliseum at Bradley University tonight (Thursday) beginning at at 8:30 pm. Ticket are $36 and are available at the Renaissance Coliseum box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.Ticketmasterl.com For more information, visit www.acbu.org Presented by Activities Council of Bradley University (ACBU), a portion of
proceeds will benefit the equal justice initiative, Youth speaks and the 30/30 project. |
The Peoria District Dental Society
and the OSF Dental Residency Program will participate in the American Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile program, providing dental services to underserved children at Crittenton Center on Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 am. Routine services including dental screenings, cleanings and fluoride treatments will be provided for children with no dental insurance or dentist. For more information, call 309-444-4443. |
The Mid-West Truck &
Trailer Show will take place at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall from 9 am - 5 pm on Friday and from 9 am - 4 pm on Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, call 217-525-0310 or visit www.midwesttruckshow.com |
The CIAO First Fridays
Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Contemporary Art Center, Studios on Sheridan and the Prairie Center of the Arts plus other locations throughout the area where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://ciaopeoria.com |
Mitch Williams will
perform table-side close up magic at the New Amsterdam Bar & Restaurant on the Peoria riverfront (located at 120 Southwest Water Street) on Friday & Saturday from 6 - 8:30 pm and is free for customers. For more information, visit www.mitchwilliamsmagic.com |
Central Illinois
FRIENDS of PWA will host its Mardi Gras Masquerade at the Hult Health Center (located at 5215 N Knoxville Ave. in Peoria) on Friday from 6 - 10 pm. Featuring a silent auction and live music by United Groove Theory, tickets are $50 per person or $75 per couple. Tickets are available at https://squareup.com/market/centralillinoisFRIENDS and include Louisiana style heavy hor' dourves including
vegetarian and vegan friendly options, plus beer and wine. Proceeds from the event go directly to Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWA's Emergency Fund. For more information, visit www.friendsofcentralillinois.org |
The
Original Skazz Band will perform at the Speakeasy Arts Center (located at 353 Court St in Pekin) on Friday beginning at 7 pm as part of First Fridays. Admission is free and you're welcome to bring your own beverages. For more information, visit www.speakeasyartcenter.com |
Chris Janson and
the Devin Clemons Band will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $25 for the VIP loft and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at www.LimelightEventplex.com |
The African
American Hall of Fame Museum and Peoria Riverfront Museum will host an African American History Month Celebration at the Museum on Saturday from 1 - 4 pm. A variety of musical and dramatic performances will be featured along with a lecture by Dr. Marwin Spiller. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-863-3006 or visit www.riverfrontmuseum.org |
Make Your Own Super Hero
Cape at the Peoria PlayHouse (located at 2218 North Prospect Road in Peoria) on Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. Design super hero capes that fit your unique personality using basic sewing machine skills to make something truly amazing. Admission is $10 per member pair (one grownup + one child), $5 per additional family member or $20 for non-member pairs, $10 per additional family member. To register, call 309-323-6900 or visiting www.peoriaplayhouse.org |
The Bradley
Braves will take on Indiana State at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $8, $14, $20 and $55 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 309-673-3200 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com |
Brushville and
The Natu Band will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 for general admission plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at www.LimelightEventplex.com |
"Revealing the History of Love" will be presented at Pettengill-Morron House (located at 1212 West Moss Avenue in Peoria) and Flanagan House (located at 942 NE Glen Oak Avenue in Peoria) on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm. Featuring vintage Valentines and Victorian unmentionables along with antique Valentine cards, tickets are $10 to visit one home or $15 to visit both. Children ages 6-12 are $3, younger age 5 and under are free with an adult ticket. For more
information, call 309-674-1921 or visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org |
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