Corn Stock for Kids will present Charlotte's Web at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday plus matinees at 2:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are sold out for all original performances, however you can sign up for a potential Sunday evening performance at 7:30 pm by calling 309-676-2196. Tickets are $10 tickets for adults & $6 for kids aged 12 &
under. For more information, visit www.CornStockTheatre.com
In conjunction with the show, a Barnyard Discoveries display of farm animals will take place on Saturday from 4:30 - 6:30 pm in upper Bradley Park next to the Corn Stock Theatre Center where kids can pet the animals and have pictures taken with them. Admission to this event is free, however donations will be encouraged. CLICK the image to watch the ExplorePeoria.com Entertainment Video Report about Charlotte's Web!
See the Lion Cubs at the Peoria Zoo, who have officially been named Nia, Kali and Zuri, on Saturday & Sunday from noon to 4 pm as well as on Saturdays & Sundays during those hours (weather permitting) through April 30. The 3 cubs were born on December 4 to Lizzie & Arthur, the Peoria Zoo resident lions. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for kids 2 - 12, $8 for senior citizens aged 65+ and free for members. For lion cub updates, visit www.peoriazoo.org
CLICK the image to watch the ExplorePeoria.com Entertainment Video Report about the Lion Cubs at the Peoria Zoo!
Register to win 2 adult & 2 child passes to the Zoo from ExplorePeoria.com HERE
Speak Out: Be Heard 2016
will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 - 8 pm. This voter registration rally will feature entertainment from DJ Miracle of Energy 102.3, free food, raffle prizes and hassle-free voter registration. Attendees can win gift cards and other prizes. Admission is free and is a strictly nonpartisan event. For more information, call 808-426-6685 or visit http://speakoutpeoria.wix.com/mdpr
Food Fight 2016
will take place at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5:30 pm. Showcasing area chefs in a live culinary competition to benefit Neighborhood House, it will feature tastings of signature items from the chefs, wines from around the world plus a seated farm-to-table dinner. Tickets are $60 per person or $480 per table of 8 and are available online HERE
Between The Buried And
Me, August Burns Red and Good Tiger will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25 plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at www.LimelightEventplex.com
The Peoria
Rivermen will take on the Columbus Cottonmouths at the Peoria Civic Center Arena tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday beginning at 7 pm each night. Tickets are $20, $17, $12 and $10 in advance or $1 more the day of the game 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 about the
Rivermen, visit www.Rivermen.net
The Central Illinois
Herpetological Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center tonight (Thursday) 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
Fortune Feimster
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $15 for the Thursday and Friday 9:45 pm shows and $20 for the other shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com
Nick Cannon will
present Wild 'n Out at the Renaissance Coliseum at Bradley University tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Brought to you by the Activities Council of Bradley University (ACBU), tickets are available with cash only for $1 for Bradley students (or free with a donation of a non-perishable food item), $5 for faculty and staff and $10 for public at the Students Activities Office in room 28 in the basement of the Student Center. Faculty may purchase up to 4 tickets per ID. A portion of the
proceeds will go to the Peoria Food Bank.
Whisper & Shout at the
Contemporary Art Center, an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, will take place tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members. Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Marbin 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
The 2016 Central Illinois
Auto Show will take place at the Peoria Civic Center from Noon - 8 pm on Friday, from 11 am - 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for ages 16 and up and free for ages 15 and under with a paid adult. Friday is Senior Day where ages 60+ are admitted for $2.50 and Sunday is Family Day where 2 adults and 2 children aged 15 & under are $8. For more information, visit www.peoriaautoshow.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
The Nitsch Theatre Arts (NTA)
Red Carpet Spotlight Cabaret will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday and Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring local community theatre singers performing their Broadway favorites, a sneak peak at songs from upcoming theatre shows plus the NTA Rising Stars and Stage Kids, tickets are $10 and are available at the door or online at www.nitschtheatrearts.org
Blues For A Cause
2016 with Selwyn Birchwood will take place on Friday at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 - $35 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
Prairieland Country Opry
will perform at the Fondulac Park District Administration Building (located at 201 Veterans Drive in East Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring country classics from George Jones and the Judds, admission is $8 for adults and free for kids 5 and under. For more information, visit http://stevehargis.net/prairieland
The Fuller Flapjack
Fundraiser will be held at Applebees (located at 900 Riverside Dr. in East Peoria) on Saturday from 8 - 10 am. Tickets are $5 and includes pancakes, bacon and beverage. Tickets are available in advance by calling 309-363-3737: only limited tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing who supply home repairs for veterans. For more information, visit www.ivfullercenter.org
The Peoria Lawn Mower
Clinic will be held at the Exposition Gardens Textile Building on Saturday from 8 am - 4 pm. The $40 fee includes cleaning the deck, sharpening the blades, replacing the spark plug and air filter and cleaning of the mower. Drop off your mower in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon. All proceeds stay local with Peoria non-profits. This year, the proceeds go to Paws Giving Independence, JDRF, Ep!c, St Paul's Lutheran Church and CIDGA. To make a reservation and for more
information, visit www.cidga.org
A Maple
Syrup Workshop and Pancake Breakfast will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 E Boy Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday with breakfast served from 8:30 - 11:30 am. Tours to learn the basics of how maple syrup is processed and collected are at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 & under. Advanced registration is recommended: call 309-579-2157 to register.
The National Eating Disorder
Association will launch a new Awareness Walk at the Markin Family Recreation Center (located on the Bradley University campus) on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Registration is $25 or $15 for students. To register, visit www.nedawalk.org/peoria2016
2016 Membership Swap
Weekend will take place this weekend where members of the Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Playhouse and the Peoria Historical Society can enjoy free general admission at all locations. Members must present a membership card and photo ID. For more information, contact any of the organizations.
Spring Loose 2016
will take place at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe on Saturday beginning at 11 am. A benefit in memory of Drew Bannister, proceeds will help families in need for burial plots and interment services for loved ones. Featuring a motorcycle cruise, a stump carver, face painting, a balloon artist, bounce houses, glass blowing demonstrations and cake walks, live music will be performed all day starting with a Gospel Jamboree from 1 - 4 pm. A $5 donation is suggested. For more information,
call 309-231-7043.
Rock Steady Boxing Peoria will host
an Open House at at CrossFit 309 (located at 5629 N. Galena Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 11:30 am - 1 pm. A unique exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease based on training used by boxing pros that involves stretching, bicycling, running, jump-roping, push-ups, balancing and non-contact boxing, exercises are led by experienced coaches. Rock Steady Boxing serves both men and women of all ages and levels of ability. For more information, call 309-682-9348 or
visit http://www.crossfit309.com
Cool Chemistry
Demonstrations will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission is free to members or $11 for adults, $10 for seniors citizens 60+ or $9 for youth 3-17 plus Peoria county residents receive a 15% discount. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org Find a $1 Coupon for the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Peoria.Deals!
The Foster Pet Outreach Mystery Dinner will take place
at Kickapoo Creek Winery (located at 6605 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring a Who Done It show, dinner, raffle prizes and a photo booth, tickets are $45. An additional $25 donation enters you into drawing for $500. To register and for more information, visit http://kickapoocreekwinery.com
Laser Light Night
will be held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum featuring Laser Floyd Dark Side of the Moon on Saturday at 6 pm and The Wall at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows; members are free. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
East Peoria Community High
School's "Girl Up" will host Alex and the XO's at the Apollo Theatre on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Also featuring "The Royalists" and Nat Lathrop, all proceeds from the event will benefit the Girl Up Campaign at the United Nations who supplies funds and awareness for girls in developing countries around the world. Admission is $7 at the door. For more information, email epchsgirlup@gmail.com
The LOVE Project
Concert will take place at Crossroads United Methodist Church (located at 1420 N Main St. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and free for children under 12. For more information, visit, www.ghm.ticketleap.com/hgloveconcert
The Peoria Chiefs
will take on Burlington in their home opener of the season beginning at 6 pm on Saturday and again at 5 pm on Sunday at Dozer Stadium. Individual tickets are $11 for dugout box seating ($12 on Fireworks nights) and $10 (or $11 for fireworks nights) for field lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at www.PeoriaChiefs.com
The Magic Mike Live Tour
will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $26 - $50 plus a $3 for ages 21 and over and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at www.LimelightEventplex.com
A Jazz Vesper
Service will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday 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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Speak Out: Be Heard 2016
will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 - 8 pm. This voter registration rally will feature entertainment from DJ Miracle of Energy 102.3, free food, raffle prizes and hassle-free voter registration. Attendees can win gift cards and other prizes. Admission is free and is a strictly nonpartisan event. For more information, call 808-426-6685 or visit 
Food Fight 2016
will take place at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5:30 pm. Showcasing area chefs in a live culinary competition to benefit Neighborhood House, it will feature tastings of signature items from the chefs, wines from around the world plus a seated farm-to-table dinner. Tickets are $60 per person or $480 per table of 8 and are available online 
Between The Buried And
Me, August Burns Red and Good Tiger will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25 plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
The Peoria
Rivermen will take on the Columbus Cottonmouths at the Peoria Civic Center Arena tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday beginning at 7 pm each night. Tickets are $20, $17, $12 and $10 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
The Central Illinois
Herpetological Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center tonight (Thursday) 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 
Fortune Feimster
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $15 for the Thursday and Friday 9:45 pm shows and $20 for the other shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
Nick Cannon will
present Wild 'n Out at the Renaissance Coliseum at Bradley University tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Brought to you by the Activities Council of Bradley University (ACBU), tickets are available with cash only for $1 for Bradley students (or free with a donation of a non-perishable food item), $5 for faculty and staff and $10 for public at the Students Activities Office in room 28 in the basement of the Student Center. Faculty may purchase up to 4 tickets per ID. A portion of the
proceeds will go to the Peoria Food Bank.
Whisper & Shout at the
Contemporary Art Center, an open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, will take place tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Marbin 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 
The 2016 Central Illinois
Auto Show will take place at the Peoria Civic Center from Noon - 8 pm on Friday, from 11 am - 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for ages 16 and up and free for ages 15 and under with a paid adult. Friday is Senior Day where ages 60+ are admitted for $2.50 and Sunday is Family Day where 2 adults and 2 children aged 15 & under are $8. For more information, 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 
The Nitsch Theatre Arts (NTA)
Red Carpet Spotlight Cabaret will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday and Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring local community theatre singers performing their Broadway favorites, a sneak peak at songs from upcoming theatre shows plus the NTA Rising Stars and Stage Kids, tickets are $10 and are available at the door or online at 
Blues For A Cause
2016 with Selwyn Birchwood will take place on Friday at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 - $35 plus a $3 under 21 surcharge collected at the door and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
Prairieland Country Opry
will perform at the Fondulac Park District Administration Building (located at 201 Veterans Drive in East Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring country classics from George Jones and the Judds, admission is $8 for adults and free for kids 5 and under. For more information, visit 
The Fuller Flapjack
Fundraiser will be held at Applebees (located at 900 Riverside Dr. in East Peoria) on Saturday from 8 - 10 am. Tickets are $5 and includes pancakes, bacon and beverage. Tickets are available in advance by calling 309-363-3737: only limited tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing who supply home repairs for veterans. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Lawn Mower
Clinic will be held at the Exposition Gardens Textile Building on Saturday from 8 am - 4 pm. The $40 fee includes cleaning the deck, sharpening the blades, replacing the spark plug and air filter and cleaning of the mower. Drop off your mower in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon. All proceeds stay local with Peoria non-profits. This year, the proceeds go to Paws Giving Independence, JDRF, Ep!c, St Paul's Lutheran Church and CIDGA. To make a reservation and for more
information, visit 
A Maple
Syrup Workshop and Pancake Breakfast will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 E Boy Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday with breakfast served from 8:30 - 11:30 am. Tours to learn the basics of how maple syrup is processed and collected are at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 & under. Advanced registration is recommended: call 309-579-2157 to register.
The National Eating Disorder
Association will launch a new Awareness Walk at the Markin Family Recreation Center (located on the Bradley University campus) on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Registration is $25 or $15 for students. To register, visit 
2016 Membership Swap
Weekend will take place this weekend where members of the Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Playhouse and the Peoria Historical Society can enjoy free general admission at all locations. Members must present a membership card and photo ID. For more information, contact any of the organizations.
Spring Loose 2016
will take place at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe on Saturday beginning at 11 am. A benefit in memory of Drew Bannister, proceeds will help families in need for burial plots and interment services for loved ones. Featuring a motorcycle cruise, a stump carver, face painting, a balloon artist, bounce houses, glass blowing demonstrations and cake walks, live music will be performed all day starting with a Gospel Jamboree from 1 - 4 pm. A $5 donation is suggested. For more information,
call 309-231-7043.
Rock Steady Boxing Peoria will host
an Open House at at CrossFit 309 (located at 5629 N. Galena Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 11:30 am - 1 pm. A unique exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease based on training used by boxing pros that involves stretching, bicycling, running, jump-roping, push-ups, balancing and non-contact boxing, exercises are led by experienced coaches. Rock Steady Boxing serves both men and women of all ages and levels of ability. For more information, call 309-682-9348 or
visit 
Cool Chemistry
Demonstrations will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission is free to members or $11 for adults, $10 for seniors citizens 60+ or $9 for youth 3-17 plus Peoria county residents receive a 15% discount. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The Foster Pet Outreach Mystery Dinner will take place
at Kickapoo Creek Winery (located at 6605 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring a Who Done It show, dinner, raffle prizes and a photo booth, tickets are $45. An additional $25 donation enters you into drawing for $500. To register and for more information, visit 
Laser Light Night
will be held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum featuring Laser Floyd Dark Side of the Moon on Saturday at 6 pm and The Wall at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows; members are free. For more information, visit 
East Peoria Community High
School's "Girl Up" will host Alex and the XO's at the Apollo Theatre on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Also featuring "The Royalists" and Nat Lathrop, all proceeds from the event will benefit the Girl Up Campaign at the United Nations who supplies funds and awareness for girls in developing countries around the world. Admission is $7 at the door. For more information, email 
The LOVE Project
Concert will take place at Crossroads United Methodist Church (located at 1420 N Main St. in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and free for children under 12. For more information, visit, 
The Peoria Chiefs
will take on Burlington in their home opener of the season beginning at 6 pm on Saturday and again at 5 pm on Sunday at Dozer Stadium. Individual tickets are $11 for dugout box seating ($12 on Fireworks nights) and $10 (or $11 for fireworks nights) for field lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at 
The Magic Mike Live Tour
will perform at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $26 - $50 plus a $3 for ages 21 and over and are available now at the Limelight Eventplex box office or online at 
A Jazz Vesper
Service will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday 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