The 2016 Illinois Shakespeare Festival continues at Ewing Manor (located at 617 E. Emerson in Bloomington). The shows include Hamlet, Twelfth Night and Peter and the Starcatcher with performances at 7:30 pm Tuesdays - Thursdays
and Sundays and at 8 pm on Fridays & Saturdays through August 13. Tickets range from $20 - $47 and are available by calling 309-438-2535 Monday through Friday from Noon - 4 pm, at the on site box office just prior to the performance or online at http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/259509/264167/4272 For more information, visit www.thefestival.org CLICK the image to watch the ExplorePeoria.com Entertainment Video Report about the 2016 Illinois Shakespeare Festival!
The Illinois Art League All
Members Exhibit will be on display at the Peoria Public Library Main Library in downtown Peoria through Saturday, July 30. Members of the League share their work in a wide variety of subjects and media with the public during this all member show. An art sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30, from 9 am - 4 pm with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Friends of Peoria Public Library. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.peoriapubliclibrary.org
The Peoria Area World Affairs
Council will present After Nazi and Soviet Occupation: Eastern Germany, Czech Republic and Poland Today at the Lariat Steakhouse (located at 2232 W Glen Ave. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5:15 pm with a meal or 7 pm for the lecture only. Featuring PAWAC members Don Samford and Dennis and Judy Triggs, who were part of a World Affairs Council tour of three Eastern European countries, will share their observations of the devastation World War II brought to these countries and
the progress they have made since. For more information, visit www.pawac.org
Lakeview Aquatic Center (located at 1017 West Lake Avenue in Peoria) will host a Family Swim Night under the lights tonight (Thursday) from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Admission is $10 for family of 4 with additional children $2 each. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 309-686-3377.
Arts in the Park will
feature Prairieland at the Idlewood Arts Pavilion (located at the corners of Idlewood & Parkside in Morton) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. In case of rain or excessive heat, the concert will be held at the Morton Education and Administration Center Auditorium (located at 1050 S. Fourth Ave. in Morton). Bring a blanket and/or chairs and concessions will be available at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit www.mortonfinearts.org
The CEFCU
Thursday Night Jazz Series continues at CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing featuring Change Up tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents/events
Seussical continues at
the Corn Stock Theatre (located in upper Bradley Park) Friday beginning at 7:30 pm each night through Saturday. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students aged 18 and under with ID and are available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com
Oliver will be
presented by Chillicothe Summer Theatre at IVC High School (located at 1300 W Sycamore St. in Chillicothe) tonight (Thursday) through Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
Legally Blonde will be
presented by Arc Light Productions (located within Illini Bluffs High School at 212 N. Saylor in Glasford) beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $7 and senior citizens & kids under 12 are $5 and are available at the door. For more information, call 309-455-4095 or visit http://arclightpro.com
John Roy 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 $10 for the Thursday show and $15 for the other shows. Tickets are $26. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The UnityPoint
Wellmobile will visit the Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch (located at 1137 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Friday from 10 am - Noon. Free screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose (requires a 8-12 hour fast), cholesterol (requires a 8-12 hour fast), and spirometry will be available. No appointment is necessary and admission is free. For more information, call 309-495-4727 or visit https://www.unitypoint.org/peoria/services-methodist-wellmobile.aspx
The Peoria Historical Society's
"Naughty to Nice Tour" will run every Friday in July beginning at 11 am tracing triumphs through time from the 1920's to the present. It entails stories of the city's gangster era, including driving by the site of Peoria's most notorious crime scene: the Bernie Shelton murder. Their "River City Tour" winds along Grandview Drive takes place every Saturday in July beginning at 11 am. And their "Roll Out the
Barrel Tour" takes you through the earliest sections of downtown Peoria and into the Warehouse District where you'll discover historical facts about distilling in Peoria every Saturday in July beginning at 1:30 pm. All tours start & end at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in downtown Peoria. Tickets for each tour are $15 and are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at https://cart.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org For more information, call 309-674-1921 or visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org
A Sightseeing Cruise
will take place on the Spirit of Peoria at 2 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with another early cruise at 11 am on Saturday. 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.
The Central Illinois BBQ
Throwdown will be held at Festival Park on the Peoria Riverfront beginning at 5 pm on Friday and 10 am on Saturday. The Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event, formerly held in Morton, will include the BBQ competition, a backyard BBQ throwdown where spectators will be able to help judge, a people's choice tasting, a craft and vendor fair, a pie baking competition, kid's activities, a bags tournament and live entertainment. Admission is $7 on Friday or free for kids under
16 with an adult and $2 on Saturday until 2 pm when it will be $7 or free for kids under 16 with an adult. All proceeds go to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.mortonbbqthrowdown.net
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Mardra & Reggie Thomas 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 309-674-6877 or visit www.peoriacac.org
Celebrate Recovery
will take place at Imago Dei Church (located at 2221 N. Gale, Peoria) on Friday 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.
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
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) on Friday & Saturday with dinner seating 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 or online at www.mkt.com/waterhousepeoria
An old-fashioned
Barn Dance will take place at the Shore Acres Clubhouse (located at 100 Park Blvd. in Chillicothe) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Music will be provided by Rusty Pickup String Band and callers Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze teach all the dances so beginners are welcome: come 15 minutes early for an introduction to barn dance basics. Admission is $5, with a $20 maximum for families. Bring a snack to share. For more information, call 309-274-5358 or 309-274-2228.
Jacob Powell will
perform with Kickapoo Junction at the Sound Bar at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $7 - $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
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 www.SpiritofPeoria.com
Too White Crew will
perform on the CEFCU Center Stage (located at 200 NE Water St. in Peoria) on Friday at 8:30 pm. Admission is $7. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents/events
The
"I've Decided to Ride" bicycling event will take place at Donovan Park (located at 5805 N Knoxville Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 am. The goal is to enable beginner to intermediate riders to attempt a longer ride, assisted by more experienced cyclists. Riders can elect to do a 20-, 30- or 40-mile ride along the Rock Island Greenway Trail. Fee to participate is $25 and registrations are available online at www.ivedecided.org/signup/ive-decided-to-ride
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 http://visitdowntownpeoria.com/peoria-riverfront-market
The Summer Harvest Antique
Tractor & Equipment Show will take place on Saturday at Princeville Heritage Museum (located at 325 N Ostrom Ave. in Princeville) from 9 am - 4 pm. Co-hosted with the Central Illinois Farm Heritage Tractor Club, find antique tractors featuring Allis-Chalmers, Akron Townhouse School tours, museum exhibits, tractor games, a tractor parade, kids activities, a silent auction and more. For more info call 309-385-1916 or visit www.princevilleheritagemuseum.com or www.citractorclub.com
The 10th Annual Kids' Day
will be held on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm at the Levee District in East Peoria. Benefiting Crittenton Centers, this family friendly event features a 5K Run/Walk and a Kids' Dash, inflatable bouncers, face painting, balloon fun, snow cones, Superhero photos, the Illinois Chip program, informational booths, live entertainment and more. For more information, call 309-674-0105 or visit www.crittentoncenters.org/!/kids-day
Sculpture Walk Peoria 2016
will provide free guided tours of the 15 sculptures that were installed recently on Washington Street between Oak and Liberty in downtown Peoria on Saturdays throughout the summer. Tours will begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum beginning at 10 am and Noon. For more information, visit www.sculpturewalkpeoria.org
The Comets
& Crumpets Tea Party will take place in the Auditorium of the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 11 - 1 pm. Geared toward ages 3 - 5 (older kids are also welcome) will include stellar arts & crafts, delicious sweet treats and tea, and a special reading of "Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars" by Douglas Florian. Children will be able to participate in a space-themed obstacle course, Alien & Wormhole bean bag toss and a Space Photo Booth. Fee is $10 per family
for members and $15 for the public and preregistration is required. For more information and to register, call 309-686-7000 or visit http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Summer
Makers' Market Bazaar will take place on Saturday at the Prairie Center of the Arts (located at 1506 SW Washington St. in Peoria) from 1 - 5 pm with free admission. Featuring one-of-a-kind fine art pieces, crafts, gifts, cards and more all made by talented local and regional artists, there will also be summer treats, music, door prizes and fun activities for the kids. For more information, call 309-657-6064 or visit www.prairiecenterofthearts.org
Picnic for Patriots
will take place at the Creve Coeur Community Center (located at 586 Groveland St. in Creve Coeur) on Saturday from 1 - 4 pm. Grilled hot dogs and chips will be available for free for veterans and military families or $1 for the public (while supplies last) as well as free patriot pops from Prairie Farms. Entertainment includes the Barnyard Discoveries traveling petting zoo, music by Plead the Fifth, kids lawn games, magic by Yort and face painting. Seating is limited, so bring chairs
and blankets. For more information, call 309-363-3737.
A Peoria State Hospital History
Tour will take place beginning at 6 pm on Saturday at the Pollak Hospital, the former tuberculosis ward of Peoria State Hospital (located at 4500 Enterprise Dr. in Bartonville) beginning at 6 pm. Starting with a historical slideshow presentation, take a of the cemeteries (weather permitting,) historical scenes with costumed actors, a tour of the Pollak Hospital, a trip to the Peoria State Hospital Museum (located just down the road at PSH's firehouse) and after a brief intermission,
guests may return to the Pollak for an optional 2 hour paranormal investigation. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets are available online at www.iwpstudio.com or at the door.
A Murder
Mystery Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria beginning at 7 pm on Saturday. An interactive event featuring the cast of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company who will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds, tickets are $47 for adults and $23.50 for kids 4-12 and and are available online at www.spiritofpeoria.com For more information or to reserve your seats via phone, call 309-637-8000.
Concerts in the Vineyard
at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt. 9 in Mackinaw) will feature Jammsammich on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages 12 & under. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for $5. For more information, visit www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
The Peoria
German-American Society Corn Boil will take place on Sunday at Hickory Grove Park (located at 12403 N Hickory Grove Rd. in Dunlap) from Noon - 8 pm. Featuring all you can eat sweet corn plus a pork chop sandwich, baked beans, and cole slaw for $8, admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, soccer, bocci ball, a 50/50 and a children's play area. For more information, call 309-691-3657 or visit www.peoriagermans.net
Peoria Players Theatre
will host their annual Get Acquainted event at the theatre on Sunday beginning at 6:30 pm. Meet the directors of the 2016-2017 season, watch a preview of upcoming shows, sign up to work backstage and learn details on upcoming auditions. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriaplayers.org
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 www.peoriamunicipalband.com
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The Illinois Art League All
Members Exhibit will be on display at the Peoria Public Library Main Library in downtown Peoria through Saturday, July 30. Members of the League share their work in a wide variety of subjects and media with the public during this all member show. An art sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30, from 9 am - 4 pm with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Friends of Peoria Public Library. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Area World Affairs
Council will present After Nazi and Soviet Occupation: Eastern Germany, Czech Republic and Poland Today at the Lariat Steakhouse (located at 2232 W Glen Ave. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5:15 pm with a meal or 7 pm for the lecture only. Featuring PAWAC members Don Samford and Dennis and Judy Triggs, who were part of a World Affairs Council tour of three Eastern European countries, will share their observations of the devastation World War II brought to these countries and
the progress they have made since. For more information, visit 
Lakeview Aquatic Center (located at 1017 West Lake Avenue in Peoria) will host a Family Swim Night under the lights tonight (Thursday) from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Admission is $10 for family of 4 with additional children $2 each. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 309-686-3377.
Arts in the Park will
feature Prairieland at the Idlewood Arts Pavilion (located at the corners of Idlewood & Parkside in Morton) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. In case of rain or excessive heat, the concert will be held at the Morton Education and Administration Center Auditorium (located at 1050 S. Fourth Ave. in Morton). Bring a blanket and/or chairs and concessions will be available at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit 
The CEFCU
Thursday Night Jazz Series continues at CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing featuring Change Up tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Seussical continues at
the Corn Stock Theatre (located in upper Bradley Park) Friday beginning at 7:30 pm each night through Saturday. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students aged 18 and under with ID and are available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at 
Oliver will be
presented by Chillicothe Summer Theatre at IVC High School (located at 1300 W Sycamore St. in Chillicothe) tonight (Thursday) through Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
Legally Blonde will be
presented by Arc Light Productions (located within Illini Bluffs High School at 212 N. Saylor in Glasford) beginning at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $7 and senior citizens & kids under 12 are $5 and are available at the door. For more information, call 309-455-4095 or visit 
John Roy 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 $10 for the Thursday show and $15 for the other shows. Tickets are $26. For more information and to reserve seats, call 309-673-5853 or visit 
The UnityPoint
Wellmobile will visit the Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch (located at 1137 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Friday from 10 am - Noon. Free screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose (requires a 8-12 hour fast), cholesterol (requires a 8-12 hour fast), and spirometry will be available. No appointment is necessary and admission is free. For more information, call 309-495-4727 or visit 
The Peoria Historical Society's
"Naughty to Nice Tour" will run every Friday in July beginning at 11 am tracing triumphs through time from the 1920's to the present. It entails stories of the city's gangster era, including driving by the site of Peoria's most notorious crime scene: the Bernie Shelton murder. Their "River City Tour" winds along Grandview Drive takes place every Saturday in July beginning at 11 am. And their "Roll Out the
Barrel Tour" takes you through the earliest sections of downtown Peoria and into the Warehouse District where you'll discover historical facts about distilling in Peoria every Saturday in July beginning at 1:30 pm. All tours start & end at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in downtown Peoria. Tickets for each tour are $15 and are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
A Sightseeing Cruise
will take place on the Spirit of Peoria at 2 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with another early cruise at 11 am on Saturday. 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 
The Central Illinois BBQ
Throwdown will be held at Festival Park on the Peoria Riverfront beginning at 5 pm on Friday and 10 am on Saturday. The Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event, formerly held in Morton, will include the BBQ competition, a backyard BBQ throwdown where spectators will be able to help judge, a people's choice tasting, a craft and vendor fair, a pie baking competition, kid's activities, a bags tournament and live entertainment. Admission is $7 on Friday or free for kids under
16 with an adult and $2 on Saturday until 2 pm when it will be $7 or free for kids under 16 with an adult. All proceeds go to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation. For more information, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Mardra & Reggie Thomas 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 309-674-6877 or visit 
Celebrate Recovery
will take place at Imago Dei Church (located at 2221 N. Gale, Peoria) on Friday 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.
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) on Friday & Saturday with dinner seating 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 or online at 
An old-fashioned
Barn Dance will take place at the Shore Acres Clubhouse (located at 100 Park Blvd. in Chillicothe) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Music will be provided by Rusty Pickup String Band and callers Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze teach all the dances so beginners are welcome: come 15 minutes early for an introduction to barn dance basics. Admission is $5, with a $20 maximum for families. Bring a snack to share. For more information, call 309-274-5358 or 309-274-2228.
Jacob Powell will
perform with Kickapoo Junction at the Sound Bar at the Limelight Eventplex (located at 8102 N. University in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $7 - $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 
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 
Too White Crew will
perform on the CEFCU Center Stage (located at 200 NE Water St. in Peoria) on Friday at 8:30 pm. Admission is $7. For more information, visit 
The
"I've Decided to Ride" bicycling event will take place at Donovan Park (located at 5805 N Knoxville Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 am. The goal is to enable beginner to intermediate riders to attempt a longer ride, assisted by more experienced cyclists. Riders can elect to do a 20-, 30- or 40-mile ride along the Rock Island Greenway Trail. Fee to participate is $25 and registrations are available online at 
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 Summer Harvest Antique
Tractor & Equipment Show will take place on Saturday at Princeville Heritage Museum (located at 325 N Ostrom Ave. in Princeville) from 9 am - 4 pm. Co-hosted with the Central Illinois Farm Heritage Tractor Club, find antique tractors featuring Allis-Chalmers, Akron Townhouse School tours, museum exhibits, tractor games, a tractor parade, kids activities, a silent auction and more. For more info call 309-385-1916 or visit 
The 10th Annual Kids' Day
will be held on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm at the Levee District in East Peoria. Benefiting Crittenton Centers, this family friendly event features a 5K Run/Walk and a Kids' Dash, inflatable bouncers, face painting, balloon fun, snow cones, Superhero photos, the Illinois Chip program, informational booths, live entertainment and more. For more information, call 309-674-0105 or visit 
Sculpture Walk Peoria 2016
will provide free guided tours of the 15 sculptures that were installed recently on Washington Street between Oak and Liberty in downtown Peoria on Saturdays throughout the summer. Tours will begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum beginning at 10 am and Noon. For more information, visit 
The Comets
& Crumpets Tea Party will take place in the Auditorium of the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 11 - 1 pm. Geared toward ages 3 - 5 (older kids are also welcome) will include stellar arts & crafts, delicious sweet treats and tea, and a special reading of "Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars" by Douglas Florian. Children will be able to participate in a space-themed obstacle course, Alien & Wormhole bean bag toss and a Space Photo Booth. Fee is $10 per family
for members and $15 for the public and preregistration is required. For more information and to register, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The Summer
Makers' Market Bazaar will take place on Saturday at the Prairie Center of the Arts (located at 1506 SW Washington St. in Peoria) from 1 - 5 pm with free admission. Featuring one-of-a-kind fine art pieces, crafts, gifts, cards and more all made by talented local and regional artists, there will also be summer treats, music, door prizes and fun activities for the kids. For more information, call 309-657-6064 or visit 
Picnic for Patriots
will take place at the Creve Coeur Community Center (located at 586 Groveland St. in Creve Coeur) on Saturday from 1 - 4 pm. Grilled hot dogs and chips will be available for free for veterans and military families or $1 for the public (while supplies last) as well as free patriot pops from Prairie Farms. Entertainment includes the Barnyard Discoveries traveling petting zoo, music by Plead the Fifth, kids lawn games, magic by Yort and face painting. Seating is limited, so bring chairs
and blankets. For more information, call 309-363-3737.
A Peoria State Hospital History
Tour will take place beginning at 6 pm on Saturday at the Pollak Hospital, the former tuberculosis ward of Peoria State Hospital (located at 4500 Enterprise Dr. in Bartonville) beginning at 6 pm. Starting with a historical slideshow presentation, take a of the cemeteries (weather permitting,) historical scenes with costumed actors, a tour of the Pollak Hospital, a trip to the Peoria State Hospital Museum (located just down the road at PSH's firehouse) and after a brief intermission,
guests may return to the Pollak for an optional 2 hour paranormal investigation. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets are available online at 
A Murder
Mystery Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria beginning at 7 pm on Saturday. An interactive event featuring the cast of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company who will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds, tickets are $47 for adults and $23.50 for kids 4-12 and and are available online at 
Concerts in the Vineyard
at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt. 9 in Mackinaw) will feature Jammsammich on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages 12 & under. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for $5. For more information, visit 
The Peoria
German-American Society Corn Boil will take place on Sunday at Hickory Grove Park (located at 12403 N Hickory Grove Rd. in Dunlap) from Noon - 8 pm. Featuring all you can eat sweet corn plus a pork chop sandwich, baked beans, and cole slaw for $8, admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, soccer, bocci ball, a 50/50 and a children's play area. For more information, call 309-691-3657 or visit 
Peoria Players Theatre
will host their annual Get Acquainted event at the theatre on Sunday beginning at 6:30 pm. Meet the directors of the 2016-2017 season, watch a preview of upcoming shows, sign up to work backstage and learn details on upcoming auditions. Admission is free. 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