Passion Play, Bob Zany, Suburbia, Laser Light Shows & Easter Egg Hunts & Breakfasts
Published: Thu, 04/13/17
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The 18th District
Congressional Art Show will take place at the Peoria Public Library Main Library Gallery (located at 107 NE Monroe St. in Peoria) 9 am - 6 pm Monday through Saturday through April 28 (except Sunday, April 16). High School students' work will be displayed and the first place winner's work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
International
Humanitarian Law: A View of Refugee Rights will take place in Room 126 of the Caterpillar Global Communications Building at Bradley University (located at 834 N Duryea Pl. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 6 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The 20th Annual Pekin Passion
Play will be presented at Pekin First Nazarene (located at 3514 Broadway Road in Pekin) Thursday (Tonight) & Friday at 7 pm and on Sunday at 10 am. Featuring audience participation and live animals, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Jackie Kashian will
perform at Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm for $12 and Friday & Saturday at 7:30 and 9:45 pm for $15. For information and reservations, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Lizzi Neal Band on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 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 
Laser Light Night will
be held on Friday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum featuring Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at 6 pm and Laser Floyd: The Wall at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows for members or $7 for one show and $12 both shows. For more information, visit 
Bob Zany will perform
at The Waterhouse Broadway Lounge (located in the MAXAM Building in downtown Peoria) on Friday at 7 and 9 pm. Hosted by Greg Batton, tickets are $22 plus tax per person. For tickets and more information, visit 
Suburbia will be
presented at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Drive in East Peoria) on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students and are available at the box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Enjoy Live
Music at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday and Saturday night from 8 - 11 pm. Admission is free. For more information including a schedule of performers, visit 
Wildlife Prairie Park will host a
Giant Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Breakfast with three Egg Hunts at 10 am, 11:30 am and at 1 pm plus a Bunny Breakfast on Saturday from 8 - 11 am. Featuring a buffet style meal with pancakes, sausage and more, the cost for the breakfast is $12 for adults, $10 for kids aged 3 - 12 and free for ages 2 & under (does not include admission to the park). Reservations are required and may be made by calling 309-676-0998. Admission to the Park is $5 for members of all ages, $10 for
ages 13 & up and $6 for ages 2 - 12. For more information, visit 
The 4th Annual Run.Walk.Roll
to benefit Easter Seals will take place at East Peoria Levee District on Saturday beginning at 8 am. Cost for the 5K Run is $30 for adults and $20 for ages 4-18 and $20 for ages 4 & up and free for ages 3 and under for the 1 Mile Walk. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome and encouraged and after the race, stay and join in for the Post-Race Family Fun Experience. To register and for more information, visit 
The 5th Annual Kick Abuse
at Kickapoo 5K Trail Run and Fun Walk will take place on Saturday beginning at 8:30 am at Kickapoo Creek Winery (located at 6605 N Smith Rd. in Edwards) through the vineyard and fields. Cost is $30 per adults, $25 for students and $8 for children under 3 years. All proceeds help fund medical and social services to abused and neglected children in central Illinois. For online registration or more information, visit 
An Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
will take place at the Aquaplex (located within the Riverplex in downtown Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Participants must pre-register and bring their own basket to gather their eggs. Geared toward children ages 3 to 8, children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the pool. Admission is $5 for Peoria residents and $7 for non-residents. For more information, call 309-282-1531 or visit 
A Bunny Breakfast & Easter
Egg Hunt will take place at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday from 9 - 10:45 am for the Breakfast and at 11 am for the Hunt at the Rotary Shelter are in Washington Park with 3 age divisions. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures (bring your own camera). Cost for the continental breakfast is $4 and payment is available in advance at 
Finding Normal, a
presentation by Marty Murphy, will take place at the Peoria Public Main Library (located at 107 NE Monroe) on Saturday 10 am - noon. Marty shares her world of autism with knowledge and humor. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A Doggie Easter Egg Hunt
will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 Boy Scout Road in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. With a hunt for small and large breeds, costume contest with prizes and activities for the whole family, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Peoria Humane Society. Event will take place rain or shine. Admission is $5 per dog and $2 per human. No pre-registration is required. For more information, visit 
The Delavan
Cruise In will take place on historic Locust Street in downtown Delavan on Saturday from 4 - 8 pm. Featuring live music, there is no registration fee to display your cruiser and all who register will be eligible to win a door prize. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Rivermen
will take on the Knoxville Ice Bears in game 3 of the 2017 SPHL Presidents Cup Playoffs (if needed) at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 - $20 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
The 5th Annual Jim Maloof
Legacy of Love for the Arts will take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center on Monday beginning at 6:30 pm. A family-friendly entertainment extravaganza designed to promote the performing arts in Central Illinois and highlight former Peoria mayor Jim Maloof's local and national legacy with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the event is planned and executed by ICC students each year. Featuring the Peoria Ballet, ICC Vocal Jazz, ICC Hard Bop Jazz Band, the Penguin Project,
Central Illinois Youth Symphony & the family of Jim Maloof, al proceeds directly benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Tickets are $7 and may be reserved by calling call 309-694-5136 or online at 