Sugar, Rent, Strawberry, Holy Family, Good Neighbor, Military & Bach Festivals, Chiefs & Carmina Burana
Published: Thu, 06/02/16
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Holy Family Heritage
Days will be held in the Holy Family Parking lot (located at the corners of Sterling Ave. and Gale Ave. in Peoria) from 4 - 10 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday and from 10 am - 11 pm on Saturday. There will be carnival rides, food, a beer tent, games and live entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-688-3427.
The Washington Good Neighbor
Days Festival will take place behind John Bearce Companies on Business on US RT 24 in Washington beginning at 5 pm tonight (Thursday), at 1 pm on Friday, 7 am on Saturday and at 11 am on Sunday. There will be a kids talent show, a baby photo contest, a dog variety show, a co-ed softball tournament and a Kids Fun Run plus a 5K and a 1 Mile Run/Walk. For more information, visit 
The Peoria
Chiefs will take on Wisconsin tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm 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 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 
Whisper & Shout
will take place at the Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) 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 Cousin Eddie 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 also take place 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
309-674-6877 or visit 
The IHSA State Baseball &
Softball Tournaments will take place on Friday beginning at 10 am and Saturday beginning at 9 am. The baseball tournament will take place at Dozer Stadium in downtown Peoria and the softball tournament will take place at Eastside Center in East Peoria. For full details, visit 
The Peoria Historical Society's
Grandview Drive & Springdale Cemetery Tour winds along Grandview Drive taking place every Friday in June beginning at 11 am leaving from Harp & Thistle (located at 4605 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights).
The CIAO First Fridays
Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations throughout Peoria including the Contemporary Art Center, Studios on Sheridan and the Prairie Center of the Arts plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit 
Celebrate Recovery will
take place at Imago Dei Church (located at 2221 N. Gale, Peoria) beginning at 6 pm with dinner, followed by the large group meeting at 6:30 pm, then small groups at 7:30 pm. A 12 step recovery program for life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups, admission is free. For more information, call 309-863-5127.
Str8 Sounds will
perform with guest Nick Lee at Art Space (located at 817 SW Adams Ave. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 6 pm with Nick Lee on acoustic guitar and Str8 Sounds with techno synthesizers. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-868-0474.
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 
Boat Drunks will
perform on the CEFCU Center Stage on the RiverFront (located at 200 NE Water St. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 at the door. For more information, call 309-689-3019 or visit 
Enjoy Peoria's
evening skyline with a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday with boarding beginning at 7:30 pm and the cruise running from 8 - 10 pm. Live entertainment is provided and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens and $14 for kids aged 4 - 12 (2 & under is free) for the regular cruise and are available on the dock - no reservations are required. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
Comedy beCAUSE: 3 Tons of
Funny will take place at the Waterhouse (located at the corners of Liberty and Washington in Downtown Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Hosted by Mike O'Brien with Barney Winkler opening for Greg Batton to benefit the WMBD Children's Fund, tickets are $15 and are available online at 
Etta May will perform
at the Jukebox Comedy Club on Friday & Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $15 all shows. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The RiverFront Market
takes place on the Peoria riverfront every Saturday morning through September from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of SW Water Street directly across from the Peoria Riverfront Museum) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week. For more information, visit 
The Elmwood Strawberry
Festival will be held in downtown Elmwood on Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm. Featuring strawberry treats (such as strawberry pizza, strawberry shortcake, strawberry shake ups, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry soda pop & strawberry jam), musical entertainment, children's activities and crafts, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Mark Moran, antiques
expert and appraiser, will return on Saturday to the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001 West Grand Parkway in Peoria) beginning at 1 pm. Conducting appraisals and sharing his expertise on antiques and collectibles, reserve your sport for $15, with $5 of that going to the Friends of the Peoria Public Library. For more information on Moran, visit 
The Peoria Historical
Society will host an Upscale Porch Sale at the Pettengill-Morron House (located at 1212 W Moss in Peoria) from 9 am - Noon on Saturday and 1 - 4 pm on Sunday. This is a pre-sale of some of the Society's finer items prior to the Moss Avenue sale. For more information, visit 
The Central Illinois Military
Fest featuring WWII & the Vietnam Conflict will take place at Sommer Park (located at 6329 North Koerner Road in Edwards) from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday and from 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday. Relive the desperate days of Normandy, 1944, a World War II reenactment where allied and German troops will present authentic displays of gear, weapons, tanks and vehicles. Public battles each day will feature clashes between the opposing sides in the war that decided the fate of the world. Public
Battle are at 11 am and 2 pm on Saturday and at 11 am & 1 pm on Sunday. Admission is $10 per carload or $7 for adults, $3 for kids aged 11-17 and kids aged 10 and under are free. For more information call 309-635-2147 or visit 
Canton Main Street's Art on
Main Fine Arts Festival will take place at Jones Park (located at 45 East Side Square in Canton) from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Featuring original art from the Midwestern artists, you can view and purchase paintings, drawings, jewelry, clay/ceramics, photography, glass, sculpture, textiles and woods plus enjoy live music and youth art activities, admission is free. For more information, call 309-647-2677 or visit 
Operation Kidsafe will present
Illinois Regional Child Safety Day at Green Ford (located at 2211 W Pioneer Pkwy. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm featuring free digital fingerprinting and a photo safety program. The data collected will be given to parents for safekeeping. To learn more about Operation Kidsafe, visit 
The 19th Annual Saddle Up for
St. Jude will take place at Jubilee State Park Equestrian Area (located on W Fussner Rd. in Brimfield) on Saturday beginning at 10 am with a trail ride. Lunch, an auction, raffles and giveaways will also take place to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-253-5857 or visit 
Sommerfest will be
held at Hickory Grove Park (located at at 12503 Hickory Grove Rd. in Dunlap) from Noon - 8 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Featuring rock, blues and pop music plus soccer will be played on the main field. Food including bratwurst, saurkraut, German potato salad, Heidelburgers, hot dogs and German side dishes plus German beer and wine and other beverages will be available. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk Peoria 2016
opens for the new year of art on Saturday from 1:30 - 4 pm on Washington Street in downtown Peoria. See the new sculptures and meet the artists who created them. People's Choice Award ballots will be available so you can vote for your favorite sculpture. For more information, visit 
The 2nd Annual
Peoria Zero K will take place at the trail bridge over Knoxville by Junction City on Saturday from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. A unique and family-friendly event, it's a 'non-race' with a short walk over the bridge, so everyone can participate. Featuring music, food and more, all funds raised will benefit Peoria Promise. Cost is $12 to participate. For more information and to register, visit 
A Sightseeing Cruise
will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday and 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 
Yoga Under The Stars
will take place in the Dome Planetarium at the Peoria Riverfront Museum with Energetic at 5:30 pm on Saturday and 9:30 am on Sunday and Gentle at 7:30 pm on Saturday. Let your mind go as you connect movements under the stars. Please bring a mat and a light blanket. The sessions last an hour and a half. Advanced tickets are required and are $20 for members and $25 public and are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
Carmina Burana will be
presented by the Heartland Festival Orchestra along with the Peoria Area Civic Chorale at Five Points Performing Arts Center (located at 360 N. Wilmor Road in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35 for adults and $8 for students and are available online at 
The Dave Matthews Tribute
Band will perform on the CEFCU Center Stage on the RiverFront (located at 200 NE Water St. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm with Jesse R.S. opening. Admission is $7 at the gate. For more information, visit 
Nyk's Outrageous Roles
Reversed will take place at the Waterhouse (located at the corners of Liberty and Washington in Downtown Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Following the show there will be a Theatre Open Mic until Midnight. Tickets are $10 with a $5 credit for an additional food/bar purchase of $20 or more and are available online at 
The 2016 Summer Reading
program starts at Peoria Public Library where you can sign up at your favorite branch and report back each week when you you have read 3 hours. Receive a weekly reward and after six weeks, earn a pass to the Summer Reading Party at Peoria Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitor Center with more grand prizes, museum attractions free in both buildings, Unique Twist balloons and wild style face-painting. Fore more information, call 309-497-2000 or visit 
Drop-in Drawing will
take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Folk Art Gallery on Sunday from Noon - 5 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome to check out a kit from the front desk at no charge, or bring your own sketchbook, pencils only please. All ages are invited, however ages 16 and under require an adult in attendance. Admission is free to members and with general admission, which is $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 
Foster Pet Outreach
will host Hawaiian Pawpurrazzi at Kickapoo Creek Winery (located at 6605 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm. Featuring food, free swag bags, a silent auction, kids activities and live music by Brian Dennison Acoustic, hula your way to helping the animals of Foster Pet Outreach. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door, and Children 8 & under $12.
Jammin for Jimmy will
take place at Sky Harbor Steakhouse (located at 1321 N Park Rd. in West Peoria) on Sunday from 4 to 8 pm. A fundraising event to create a bronze relief by sculptor Preston Jackson to honor legendary jazz pianist and Peoria goodwill ambassador Jimmy Binkley, music will be provided by Preston Jackson & Friends plus the Heritage Ensemble, conducted by Sharon Reed. Donations will help the sculpture to be installed on Park Road near Sky Harbor Steakhouse, where Jimmy held regular weekly
performances. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Municipal Band
will perform on Sunday beginning at 7 pm at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre (located at 2218 N. Prospect in Peoria). Directed by Conductor David Vroman, admission is free. For more information, call 309-681-2854 or visit 
The Bach Festival Opening Concert will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church (located at 1420 W. Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 7:30 pm featuring Dr. James Kibbie, Chair of the Organ Department at the University of Michigan. Admission is free. The Peoria
Bach Festival celebrates its 14th year in 2016 with performances throughout the week celebrating the renowned composer. Featuring soloist John Orfe on piano, performances will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church (located at 135 NE Randolph Ave. in downtown Peoria). For a full listing of events, locations, times and costs, call 309-676-4609 or visit