The Peoria Ballet's 50th Anniversary Performance will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday beginning at 2 pm. Featuring works by past and current artistic directors and teachers, performed by current students plus several dancers from the past 20 years. Tickets are $20 and $35 for adults and $15 for students and are available at the Civic Center box office, by
calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting TicketMaster.com
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Hands on a Hardbody continues at Eastlight Theatre (located in the Auditorium at East Peoria High School) tonight (Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm. The regional premiere, this show received 3 Tony Award nominations in 2013. It's the story of 10 hard-luck Texans who feel that a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a
scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody, only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name. Tickets are $19 and are available online at http://www.eastlighttheatre.com CLICK the image to watch the ExplorePeoria.com Entertainment Video Report about Hands on a Hardbody!
A Kid's
Consignment Clothing Sale will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 W. Northmoor Road in Peoria) from 9 am - 7 pm today (Thursday) & Friday and 9 am - 2 pm on Saturday. Featuring gently-used children's clothing sizes newborn to 20 and juniors, toys, baby equipment, maternity clothes and more, admission is free. For more information, visit www.kccsale.com
Chris Porter will
perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm, Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $10 for the Thursday show and $15 for the other shows.For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The Bradley University
Theatre Department will present Our Country's Good at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. A modern classic by American playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker, the celebrated 1988 play depicts the true story of a 1788 stage production presented by transported convicts in the British penal colony of New South Wales, Australia, tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for Bradley faculty & staff and
senior citizens or $7 for students and are available at the Bradley Box Office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/theatre
The 2016 Gerald M.
Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration will be held every weekday through May 27 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza from 11 am - 1:30 pm each day. Celebrating the talents of over 100 schools and students in Pre-K -12th grade students from seven Central Illinois counties, over 120,000 students perform, exhibit, and demonstrate their talents in the fine arts and applied arts during the six-week event. Visit www.springcelebration.org for complete information and updated schedules.
Brats for the Cure
will be held at Schnucks (located at 4800 N University St. in Peoria) featuring the Johnsonville Brats Truck from 11 am - 6 pm on Friday and Saturday and from 11 am - 3 pm on Sunday. A single brat meal (with chips and a drink) is $4.50, a double meal is $6.50 and a single brat is $3. All proceed benefit the Race for the Cure. For more information, visit www.komenmemorial.org
A Mother's Day Craft
Show will be held at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Friday from 4 - 8 pm and on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm. Proceeds will support HOIDSA (Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association). Featuring local crafters and vendors, admission is free.
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Flying D'Rito Brothers 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. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
Scotty McCreery &
RaeLynn will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 and $28 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting Ticketmaster.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
Astronomy in the Age of
Moonshine featuring the American Spirits Exhibit featuring a special Dome planetarium show and cocktails will be held on Friday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $30 for members and $33 for the public which includes 2 drinks, advanced registration required. Attendees must be 21 and older and a cash bar will also be available. Dress up is encouraged. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Purple Rain will run
at the Giant Screen Theater at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday at 7 pm (which is sold out) and 9:30 pm. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors aged 60+, $5.50 for kids aged 3 - 17 and $5 for members of all age. Tickets are available online at http://peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Zoo After Dark will be
held at the Peoria Zoo (located in Glen Oak Park) on Friday from 7 to 9 pm. Registration is required and tickets are $24 per person. To reserve tickets or for more information call 309-681-3559 or visit www.peoriazoo.org
The ICC Music Program will present the
ICC Chamber Singers in Lecture/Recital Hall Room 127F on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.ArtsatICC.com
A MLB Pitch, Hit, and
Run will take place at Veterans Park in Havana on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Boys and Girls will be divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.PitchHitRun.com A Junior Home Run Derby will take place also at Veterans Park in Havana on Saturday beginning at 11 am. A chance for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting abilities with the opportunity of competing at a National Finals during MLB All-Star Week, boys and girls
will be divided into two age divisions: 12U and 14U plus have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. For more information, visit www.jrhrd.com
Healthy Kids Day will
be held at the Greater Peoria Family YMCA (located 7000 North Fleming Lane) on Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm. Admission is free and activities include nature hikes, painting, food tasting, 3-on-3 basketball and soccer, relay races, kickball, archery and more. For more information call 309-692-7631 or visit www.peoriaymca.org
FUSE - Interactive Media
Day will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 10 - 5 pm. Bradley University's Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts Department of Interactive Media will present FUSE: the 3rd Annual Interactive Media Experience which includes a full day exhibition of interactive student and faculty work aimed for users of all ages. Featuring game design, animation and user interaction and user experience, FUSE is a hands-on interactive show that's a
fusion of art and technology and a bridge between media and the community. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Celebrate 20 will be
held at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Preston Jackson & Friends will provide music throughout the night featuring Judy Page. Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for non-members. For tickets or more information call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
The Peoria Rivermen
will take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the President's Cup Finals at the Peoria Civic Center beginning at 7:15 on Saturday & at 5 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $17 for premium and glass seating, End Zone and Pilot House seats are $13 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at www.TicketMaster.com For more information,
visit www.Rivermen.net
The Owens Center (located at 1019 West
Lake Ave. in Peoria) Spring Ice Show will be presented on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and older, $6 for ages 4-12, $6 for senior citizens aged 65 and older and free for ages 3 and under and are available at Owens Center. For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org
Bradley Braves Baseball
will take on the Dallas Baptist Patriots at Dozer Park on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for kids through high school, free for Bradley students, faculty and staff or family passes including 2 adults and up to 4 children for $14 and are available one hour prior to the game at the box office. For more information, call 309-677-2625 or visit www.bradleybraves.com
The Peoria German-American Society will
host its annual Maifest at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Featuring a May pole ribbon dance and other German folk dances, crafts for kids, German foods, wine and beer plus live entertainment, admission is free. For more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit www.peoriagermans.net
A Sightseeing
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Sunday with boarding beginning at 1:30 pm and the cruise running from 2 - 3:30 pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $11 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available at the dock or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com For more information or to reserve your seats via phone, call 309-637-8000.
In-Residence at ICC
will present the Philharmonic Chorale at the Performing Arts Center on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students & senior citizens and are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at www.ArtsatICC.com
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 various friends will fill the church with 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 http://westminsterpeoria.org
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A Kid's
Consignment Clothing Sale will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 W. Northmoor Road in Peoria) from 9 am - 7 pm today (Thursday) & Friday and 9 am - 2 pm on Saturday. Featuring gently-used children's clothing sizes newborn to 20 and juniors, toys, baby equipment, maternity clothes and more, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Chris Porter will
perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm, Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $10 for the Thursday show and $15 for the other shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The Bradley University
Theatre Department will present Our Country's Good at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts beginning at 8 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. A modern classic by American playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker, the celebrated 1988 play depicts the true story of a 1788 stage production presented by transported convicts in the British penal colony of New South Wales, Australia, tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for Bradley faculty & staff and
senior citizens or $7 for students and are available at the Bradley Box Office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at 
The 2016 Gerald M.
Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration will be held every weekday through May 27 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza from 11 am - 1:30 pm each day. Celebrating the talents of over 100 schools and students in Pre-K -12th grade students from seven Central Illinois counties, over 120,000 students perform, exhibit, and demonstrate their talents in the fine arts and applied arts during the six-week event. Visit 
Brats for the Cure
will be held at Schnucks (located at 4800 N University St. in Peoria) featuring the Johnsonville Brats Truck from 11 am - 6 pm on Friday and Saturday and from 11 am - 3 pm on Sunday. A single brat meal (with chips and a drink) is $4.50, a double meal is $6.50 and a single brat is $3. All proceed benefit the Race for the Cure. For more information, visit 
A Mother's Day Craft
Show will be held at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Friday from 4 - 8 pm and on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm. Proceeds will support HOIDSA (Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association). Featuring local crafters and vendors, admission is free.
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Flying D'Rito Brothers 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. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Scotty McCreery &
RaeLynn will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 and $28 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting 
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 
Astronomy in the Age of
Moonshine featuring the American Spirits Exhibit featuring a special Dome planetarium show and cocktails will be held on Friday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $30 for members and $33 for the public which includes 2 drinks, advanced registration required. Attendees must be 21 and older and a cash bar will also be available. Dress up is encouraged. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit 
Purple Rain will run
at the Giant Screen Theater at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday at 7 pm (which is sold out) and 9:30 pm. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors aged 60+, $5.50 for kids aged 3 - 17 and $5 for members of all age. Tickets are available online at 
Zoo After Dark will be
held at the Peoria Zoo (located in Glen Oak Park) on Friday from 7 to 9 pm. Registration is required and tickets are $24 per person. To reserve tickets or for more information call 309-681-3559 or visit 
The ICC Music Program will present the
ICC Chamber Singers in Lecture/Recital Hall Room 127F on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A MLB Pitch, Hit, and
Run will take place at Veterans Park in Havana on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Boys and Girls will be divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A Junior Home Run Derby will take place also at Veterans Park in Havana on Saturday beginning at 11 am. A chance for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting abilities with the opportunity of competing at a National Finals during MLB All-Star Week, boys and girls
will be divided into two age divisions: 12U and 14U plus have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. For more information, visit 
Healthy Kids Day will
be held at the Greater Peoria Family YMCA (located 7000 North Fleming Lane) on Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm. Admission is free and activities include nature hikes, painting, food tasting, 3-on-3 basketball and soccer, relay races, kickball, archery and more. For more information call 309-692-7631 or visit 
FUSE - Interactive Media
Day will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 10 - 5 pm. Bradley University's Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts Department of Interactive Media will present FUSE: the 3rd Annual Interactive Media Experience which includes a full day exhibition of interactive student and faculty work aimed for users of all ages. Featuring game design, animation and user interaction and user experience, FUSE is a hands-on interactive show that's a
fusion of art and technology and a bridge between media and the community. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
Celebrate 20 will be
held at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Preston Jackson & Friends will provide music throughout the night featuring Judy Page. Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for non-members. For tickets or more information call 309-674-6822 or visit 
The Peoria Rivermen
will take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the President's Cup Finals at the Peoria Civic Center beginning at 7:15 on Saturday & at 5 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $17 for premium and glass seating, End Zone and Pilot House seats are $13 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
The Owens Center (located at 1019 West
Lake Ave. in Peoria) Spring Ice Show will be presented on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and older, $6 for ages 4-12, $6 for senior citizens aged 65 and older and free for ages 3 and under and are available at Owens Center. For more information, visit 
Bradley Braves Baseball
will take on the Dallas Baptist Patriots at Dozer Park on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for kids through high school, free for Bradley students, faculty and staff or family passes including 2 adults and up to 4 children for $14 and are available one hour prior to the game at the box office. For more information, call 309-677-2625 or visit 
The Peoria German-American Society will
host its annual Maifest at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Featuring a May pole ribbon dance and other German folk dances, crafts for kids, German foods, wine and beer plus live entertainment, admission is free. For more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit 
A Sightseeing
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Sunday with boarding beginning at 1:30 pm and the cruise running from 2 - 3:30 pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $11 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available at the dock or online at 
In-Residence at ICC
will present the Philharmonic Chorale at the Performing Arts Center on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students & senior citizens and are available at the ICC Box Office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
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 various friends will fill the church with 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