Annie will be presented by Eastlight Theatre (located within the East Peoria High School Auditorium) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday and next Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 pm. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start
in 1930s New York City. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Eastlight Box Office, by calling 309-699-7469 or online at http://eastlighttheatre.com Click the image above to watch our Annie video!
The Peoria Historical Society's Grandview Drive & Springdale Cemetery Tour takes you along the spectacular views of the river from the world's most beautiful drive while seeing elegant homes of past and present Peorians then continues to the oldest chartered cemetery in the state of Illinois running every Friday in June at 11:30 am departing from the Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights). And the Peoria Historical Society
Roll Out the Barrel Tour takes you through the earliest sections of downtown Peoria and into the Warehouse District where you'll discover facts about distilling in Peoria running every Saturday in June at 1:30 pm departing from the Caterpillar Visitors Center on the Peoria Riverfront. Cost for each tour is $15. For more information and for tickets, call 309-674-1921 or visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/history-tours Click the image above to watch our Peoria History But Tours video!
A Flag Day Celebration will be held at
Constitution Garden (located at the foot of Morton Avenue in Peoria) today (Thursday) at 5 pm. City Councilman Eric Turner will emcee the event, Pastor Cleveland Thomas will provide the invocation, the Peoria County Honor Guard will post the flag and the American Legion Firing Squad will provide a 21-gun salute and Taps. For more information, call 309-494-2273.
Magician Mitch Williams will perform at
Tannins and Hops (located at 619 A SW Water St. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 8:30 pm. Williams is an international award winning sleight of hand artist who brings his magic right to your table. The password is "I hear this plays in Peoria". Admission is free. For more information, visit www.mitchwilliamsmagic.com
The 2018 Steamboat Days Festival will
take place in the Peoria Riverfront Festival Park beginning tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm, Friday at 6 pm, and Saturday at 7 am. Featuring the internationally renowned Steamboat Classic race, a carnival, live music and food. The festival has partnered with Tailgate and Tallboys to bring Chase Rice on Friday, Kane Brown and Nelly on Saturday and Old Dominion on Sunday. For a full schedule and entertainment details, visit www.peoriaevents.com
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Beloit
tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm at Dozer Stadium. Individual tickets are $11 for advance dugout seating, $10 for advance field seating and $8 for lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at www.PeoriaChiefs.com
Mike Lebovitz will perform this weekend
at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $12 for all shows which are tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting www.jukeboxcomedy.com
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria at 11:30 am and at 2 pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $11 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Nathan Taylor & Friends 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. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson also on Friday 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 309-674-6822
or visit www.peoriacac.org
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Annual Juneteenth
Celebration will be held at Barrack's Banquet Center (located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Friday from 6 - 11 pm. Celebrate African American Heritage with food, music, centric poetry and more. Tickets are $35 including dinner and benefit the Nu Pi Omega scholarship fund. For more information and for tickets, call 309-472-6763 or visit http://aka-nupiomega.vpweb.com
WWE Live will take place at the Peoria
Civic Center on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $15 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at http://ticketmaster.com
Enjoy Peoria's evening skyline with a
Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a cash bar tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens 55 and up, and $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 at the dock. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit www.SpiritofPeoria.com
The RiverFront Market takes place on the
Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 29 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of 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
Corn Stock for Kids will host a
Vocal Audition Workshop at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in Upper Bradley Park) on Saturday from 10 am - Noon. For ages 7 - 18, cost is $12. For more information, call 676-2196 or register at www.cornstocktheatre.com
Sculpture Walk Peoria is hosting free
guided tours of the sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 27. The tours begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby at 10 am and Noon. For special group or private tours at other times, call 309-676-2787. For more information about Sculpture Walk Peoria, visit www.sculpturewalkpeoria.org
RoboRumble will take place at the
Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from Noon - 5 pm. Area robotics teams will demonstrate their robots and offer hands-on activities including the chance to operate large and small robots. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Peoria Prowlers Roller
Derby will host a newbie mixer followed by a game against Cape Girardeau at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 West Northmoor Road in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door, VIP front row seats are $15 and kids 5 and under are free. Groups of ten or more get a section, a shout-out during the game plus a picture with the team. For more information, visit www.prowlersderby.com
A Kid's Night Out
will take place at Peoria Elite Gymnastics Academy (located at 2240 W Altorfer Dr. in Peoria) on Saturday from 6 - 9:30 pm. Featuring games, pizza plus supervised play on gymnastic equipment, trampolines, tumble trak, foam pits and a zipline, admission is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child for siblings & friends who register together. Preregistration and payment is required in advance. For more information, call 309-713-1641 or visit www.peoriaelite.com
Pub Night Under the Stars will take
place at Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Enjoy up to 3 craft beers and pizza along with the latest space news presented by a PRM guide featuring the real-time Uniview software. Tickets are $30 for members or $36 for the public and are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Concert in the Vineyard will present
Jammsammich at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 or free for ages under 12. Bring a lawn chair or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 per person. You may bring your own foods, however, no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers and chocolates will be available for sale. For more information, visit www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Ruth: The Musical's World Premiere
will take place at Grace Church (located at 1325 E Jefferson St. in Morton) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. An original work written by David Getz, director of the Morton High School orchestra and conductor of the Central Illinois Concert Orchestra, the show will feature professional soloists Courtney Huffman, Alison Meuth, and Steve Williams in the lead roles. Phil Witzig, director of the Morton Community Chorus, will conduct an 8-voice choir in the concert-style production. Admission is free
with donations accepted to benefit the Peoria Rescue Ministries. For more information, visit www.theruthmusical.com
Enjoy Live Music at the Rhythm
Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) featuring The Flying D'Orito Brothers on Saturday beginning at 7 pm each night. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
The Heritage Ensemble will perform their
Juneteenth: American Celebration The Gospel Truth at the ICC Performing Arts Center East Peoria Campus beginning 7:30 pm.Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $8 for students and are available at the ICC box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at www.ArtsAtICC.com
The Spirit of Peoria Father's
Day Cruises will feature a live Dixieland Band and grilling on the dock on Sunday at 12:30 pm and 5 pm. Tickets for the 12:30 pm cruise are $40 for adults, $20 for kids aged 4 - 12 and free for ages 3 and under and for the 5 pm cruise are $46 for adults, $23 for kids aged 4 - 12 and free for ages 3 & under. Reservations are required and a cash bar will be available. For more information and to reserve your spots, call 309-637-8000 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com
A Family Fishing Day
will be held at Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area (located in Dickson Mounds off Route US 24 in Lewistown) on Sunday from 1 -5 pm. Activities will include bank fishing and opportunities to learn about different species, population sustainability and how to safely clean and consume fish. No licenses are required. Admission is free and a limited number of poles and tackle will be available, but participants may also bring their own gear. For more information, visit www.illinoisstatemuseum.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
Preston Jackson and John Miller will
perform during the June "Jazz Nights in the Heights" Concert Series at the Trailside Event Center above Trefzger's Bakery (located at 4416 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Sunday at 7:15 pm. Both artists are Guitar Foundations in the Central Illinois area. The CIJS House Band, under the leadership of Larry Harms, will open at 6 pm. Admission is $6 for members, $8 non-members and free for students. A cash bar and food will be available for purchase. For information, call
309-692-5330 or visit www.cijs.org
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A Flag Day Celebration will be held at
Constitution Garden (located at the foot of Morton Avenue in Peoria) today (Thursday) at 5 pm. City Councilman Eric Turner will emcee the event, Pastor Cleveland Thomas will provide the invocation, the Peoria County Honor Guard will post the flag and the American Legion Firing Squad will provide a 21-gun salute and Taps. For more information, call 309-494-2273.
Magician Mitch Williams will perform at
Tannins and Hops (located at 619 A SW Water St. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 8:30 pm. Williams is an international award winning sleight of hand artist who brings his magic right to your table. The password is "I hear this plays in Peoria". Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The 2018 Steamboat Days Festival will
take place in the Peoria Riverfront Festival Park beginning tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm, Friday at 6 pm, and Saturday at 7 am. Featuring the internationally renowned Steamboat Classic race, a carnival, live music and food. The festival has partnered with Tailgate and Tallboys to bring Chase Rice on Friday, Kane Brown and Nelly on Saturday and Old Dominion on Sunday. For a full schedule and entertainment details, visit 
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Beloit
tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm at Dozer Stadium. Individual tickets are $11 for advance dugout seating, $10 for advance field seating and $8 for lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at 
Mike Lebovitz will perform this weekend
at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $12 for all shows which are tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria at 11:30 am and at 2 pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $11 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Nathan Taylor & Friends 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. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members.
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson also on Friday 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 309-674-6822
or visit 
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Annual Juneteenth
Celebration will be held at Barrack's Banquet Center (located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Friday from 6 - 11 pm. Celebrate African American Heritage with food, music, centric poetry and more. Tickets are $35 including dinner and benefit the Nu Pi Omega scholarship fund. For more information and for tickets, call 309-472-6763 or visit 
WWE Live will take place at the Peoria
Civic Center on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $15 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
Enjoy Peoria's evening skyline with a
Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a cash bar tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens 55 and up, and $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 at the dock. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
The RiverFront Market takes place on the
Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 29 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of 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 
Corn Stock for Kids will host a
Vocal Audition Workshop at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in Upper Bradley Park) on Saturday from 10 am - Noon. For ages 7 - 18, cost is $12. For more information, call 676-2196 or register at 
Sculpture Walk Peoria is hosting free
guided tours of the sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 27. The tours begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby at 10 am and Noon. For special group or private tours at other times, call 309-676-2787. For more information about Sculpture Walk Peoria, visit 
RoboRumble will take place at the
Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from Noon - 5 pm. Area robotics teams will demonstrate their robots and offer hands-on activities including the chance to operate large and small robots. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Prowlers Roller
Derby will host a newbie mixer followed by a game against Cape Girardeau at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 West Northmoor Road in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door, VIP front row seats are $15 and kids 5 and under are free. Groups of ten or more get a section, a shout-out during the game plus a picture with the team. For more information, visit 
A Kid's Night Out
will take place at Peoria Elite Gymnastics Academy (located at 2240 W Altorfer Dr. in Peoria) on Saturday from 6 - 9:30 pm. Featuring games, pizza plus supervised play on gymnastic equipment, trampolines, tumble trak, foam pits and a zipline, admission is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child for siblings & friends who register together. Preregistration and payment is required in advance. For more information, call 309-713-1641 or visit 
Pub Night Under the Stars will take
place at Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Enjoy up to 3 craft beers and pizza along with the latest space news presented by a PRM guide featuring the real-time Uniview software. Tickets are $30 for members or $36 for the public and are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
Concert in the Vineyard will present
Jammsammich at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 or free for ages under 12. Bring a lawn chair or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 per person. You may bring your own foods, however, no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers and chocolates will be available for sale. For more information, visit 
Ruth: The Musical's World Premiere
will take place at Grace Church (located at 1325 E Jefferson St. in Morton) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. An original work written by David Getz, director of the Morton High School orchestra and conductor of the Central Illinois Concert Orchestra, the show will feature professional soloists Courtney Huffman, Alison Meuth, and Steve Williams in the lead roles. Phil Witzig, director of the Morton Community Chorus, will conduct an 8-voice choir in the concert-style production. Admission is free
with donations accepted to benefit the Peoria Rescue Ministries. For more information, visit 
Enjoy Live Music at the Rhythm
Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) featuring The Flying D'Orito Brothers on Saturday beginning at 7 pm each night. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Heritage Ensemble will perform their
Juneteenth: American Celebration The Gospel Truth at the ICC Performing Arts Center East Peoria Campus beginning 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $8 for students and are available at the ICC box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
The Spirit of Peoria Father's
Day Cruises will feature a live Dixieland Band and grilling on the dock on Sunday at 12:30 pm and 5 pm. Tickets for the 12:30 pm cruise are $40 for adults, $20 for kids aged 4 - 12 and free for ages 3 and under and for the 5 pm cruise are $46 for adults, $23 for kids aged 4 - 12 and free for ages 3 & under. Reservations are required and a cash bar will be available. For more information and to reserve your spots, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
A Family Fishing Day
will be held at Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area (located in Dickson Mounds off Route US 24 in Lewistown) on Sunday from 1 -5 pm. Activities will include bank fishing and opportunities to learn about different species, population sustainability and how to safely clean and consume fish. No licenses are required. Admission is free and a limited number of poles and tackle will be available, but participants may also bring their own gear. 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 
Preston Jackson and John Miller will
perform during the June "Jazz Nights in the Heights" Concert Series at the Trailside Event Center above Trefzger's Bakery (located at 4416 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Sunday at 7:15 pm. Both artists are Guitar Foundations in the Central Illinois area. The CIJS House Band, under the leadership of Larry Harms, will open at 6 pm. Admission is $6 for members, $8 non-members and free for students. A cash bar and food will be available for purchase. For information, call
309-692-5330 or visit