IHSA Boys Basketball, Mennonite Relief Sale, Jerry Seinfeld, Easter Egg Hunts & Marchtoberfest
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The Central Illinois Regional (CIR)
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), an intense three-day event showcasing robots developed and operated by 40 teams of high school students, will take place at the Bradley Renaissance Coliseum through 6:30 pm tonight (Thursday) and from 9 am - 6 pm on Friday and Saturday. The competing robots are the result of 6-1/2 weeks of high school students and professional engineering/science mentors teaming up to solve the engineering challenges presented in this year's game, First
Stronghold. Admission is free. For more information, click 
Mike and Carrie
will perform at Paddy O'Flaherty's (located in the Best Western and Ashland House in Morton) tonight (Thursday) from 5 pm - 9 pm. Admission is free. Authentic Irish food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Peoria Players
continues with its production of To Kill a Mockingbird beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $14 for adults and $9 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 
A Broadway Revue
will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-694-5136 or visit 
The 2016 March Madness IHSA
Boys Basketball Tournament will begin with the Class 3A Semifinal Session on Friday in the Peoria Civic Center Arena at 12:15 pm and 2 pm and the Class 4A Semifinal Session will begin at 6:30 pm and at 8:15 pm. Saturday's games will be held at 12:15 pm and 2 pm and at 6:30 pm & 8:15 pm. Tickets for each game are $11, $9 and $7 and are on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at 
The Annual Mennonite
Relief Sale will take place at the Interstate Center Bloomington on Friday beginning at 4:30 pm and on Saturday beginning at 6 am. Featuring fish, chicken barbecue dinners, rib-eye steaks, butterfly pork chops, barbecues & pork burgers, there will also be a Dutch Market and Butcher Shoppe, an auction, a pancake & sausage breakfast on Saturday morning plus various booths and a children's auction. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Preston Jackson & Friends 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 features a dance lesson on Friday 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 
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 
Howlin' on Water
Dueling Pianos will take place in the Ballroom at the MAXAM Building (located at the corners of Liberty and Washington in Downtown Peoria) with dinner seating on Friday & Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Admission for the dinner & show are $38 per person. Please note: the show is intended for adults and may not be suitable for children. For reservations, call 309-494-9100. For more information, visit 
Jerry Seinfeld will
perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Friday with two shows: one beginning at 7 pm and the second beginning at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $46.50, $62.50 and $147 and and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting 
Bruce Bruce will
perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm and Sunday at 7 pm. Tickets are $26 or $25 with cash payment. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The Peoria Riverfront Museum will
host the Interplanetary 5K Race/1 Mile Fitness Walk on Saturday with registration beginning at 7:30 am, the 5K race beginning at 9 am, the 1 Mile Fitness Walk beginning at 9:05 am and the Kids' Fun Run beginning at 9:30 am. The event takes runners and walkers of all ages through the Central Illinois Community Solar System, the world's most complete large scale model of the solar system. Participants will follow the routes of interplanetary explorers through the
Solar System from the Sun, past Mercury, Venus, and Earth, to Mars and back along the Riverfront Trail. Fees are $23 (or $28 on race day) for the 5K, $20 (or $25 on race day) for the Fitness Walk or $15 for the Kids' Fun Run. For more information and to register, visit 
The Spring
Wake-Up will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N. Taylor Road in Hanna City) on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am - 4:30 pm. Featuring animal feedings, train rides and other activities, admission is free for members and half price for the public: $4.50 for ages 13 & up, $3 for ages 3 - 12, $3.50 for senior citizens aged 65+ and free for ages 2 & under. Memberships start at $55. For more information, visit 
Eggs on the
Prairie will take Shoppes on the Prairie on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm in Suite 260, across from H&M. There will be free photos with the Easter Bunny, goody bags for the kids plus games and activities. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The 2016 Easter Egg
Scramble will take place at the Peoria Zoo on Saturday from 10 am - Noon. Ages through 3 years begins at 10:30 am, at 10:50 am for ages 4 - 6 years and at 11:10 am for ages 7 -9. Cost for member kids is $3.50 or $9 for non-member adults and kids. For more information, visit 
The Corn
Stock for Kids Easter Egg Extravaganza will take place outside the Corn Stock theatre center (located in upper Bradley park in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 2 pm. Featuring an egg hunt for ages 0-2, 2-3, 4-6, 7 - 8 and 9+, the Easter Bunny will be on hand plus there will be a bouncy house, games, arts & crafts and vendors. Admission is free, however pictures with the Easter Bunny and the bouncy house will have a small cost. Registration is requested and may be done at 
The 35th
Annual Hope in a Hangar event for LifeLine Pilots will take place at the Byerly Aviation Terminal in the General Downing International Airport on Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment by Ryan Ideus & Feudin Hillbillys, there will also be a hog roast, a live & silent auction as well as aircraft on display (weather permitting). Cost is $75 per person with proceeds helping to provide free air transportation for those in medical need who are financially
distressed. To make a reservation or for more information, call 309-229-0400 or visit 
The King
of Diamonds will be presented at the ICC Performing Arts Center as part of the ICC Guest Artist Series on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Colt Ford will
perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 for general admission or $22 for the Party Pit in advance or $55 for VIP Loft Seating plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
A Pet
Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Tendercare Animal Hospital (located at 9809 State Route 91 in Peoria) on Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm. Help your furry friend sniff out treats in hidden eggs, while kids enjoy other Easter activities. There will be a bake sale, raffle plus free Easter Bunny pictures. Prize eggs are just $6 for 5 eggs with all proceeds go to help the homeless pets at Foster Pet Outreach. For more information, visit 
Marchtoberfest
will take place at at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. A buffet featuring Schnitzel vom Schwein, parmesan chicken, bratwurst, Bavarian smoked ham, German potato salad, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, spaetzle, sauerkraut, and red cabbage will be available for $12 for adults or $6 for kids 12 & under. Desserts and a full cash bar will also be available. Kids 10 and under who wear a German lederhosen or a Dirdnl will eat free.
Entertainment starts at 1 pm and including Alphorns and Al's Pals. If weather permits, arts and craft vendors will be available outside. For more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit 
A Jazz
Vesper Service will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 4 pm. Dave Hoffman and friends will play everything from cool to hot jazz while Pastor Denise Clark-Jones will offer prayers, scripture and a homily. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The
Central Illinois Jazz Society March Concert will feature the Heartland Jazz Orchestra at the Starting Gate Banquet Room (located within Landmark Recreation Center at 3225 N. Dries Lane in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 6 pm with the Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band opening. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for adults and free for students. For more information, call 309-692-5330 or visit 
The 2016 Winter Jam Tour
Spectacular will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Sunday beginning at 6:45 pm. Tickets are $10 (suggested donation) and are available at the door. For more information, visit 
Star Trek: The Ultimate
Voyage will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $45, $55 and $72 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting