Chris Kattan, Olde English Faire, Fourth Fridays, Boeing, Boeing & the Itoo Shish Ka Bob
Published: Thu, 06/21/18
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Metamora Old Settlers Days will take
place in the Park on the Square in Metamora through Saturday featuring carnival rides, craft & food tents, games and free nightly entertainment. The 47th Annual Lincoln Douglas Run begins at 7:30 am on Saturday and the Old Settler's Day Parade beginning at 10 am. For more information, click 
The 2018 Princeville Heritage Days will
take place tonight (Thursday) through Sunday in Princeville. Featuring food, a carnival, a beer tent, live entertainment, an art show, a talent show, an auction, vendors, a bags tournament, a kiddie tractor pull, a parade and pancake & sausage breakfast and community church service on Sunday, admission is free. For more information, visit 
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 Peoria Chiefs will take on
Burlington tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 6:30 pm and Kane County at 2 pm on Sunday all 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 
Chris Kattan will perform this weekend at
the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $16 for the Thursday at 8 pm show and $20 for the rest of the shows which are Friday and Saturday 7:15 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 2 pm on Friday. 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 
The Olde English Faire will take place at
Wildlife Prairie Park on Friday through Sunday from 9 am- 5 pm each day. On Friday, children will learn about the medieval era from the Knights of Valour. Jousting demonstrations are at Noon & 3 pm each day. Other entertainment includes sword fighting, storytellers, archery and falconry plus there will also be vendors, food and more. New this year is the King's Feast on Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 3 pm which includes a lavish meal, exclusive entertainment, a take home gift plus VIP
seating for the 3 pm joust. King's Feast cost is $40 and if purchased in advance and includes admission. Regular admission is free on Friday for WPP members or $10 for ages 13 and up, $6 for ages 3 to 12 and kids 2 and under are free with a $1 discount if dressed in medieval garb. Parking is $5. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit 
Double Double will be presented by the
Theatre for Young Audiences troupe of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival in the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Sculpture Garden on Friday beginning at 10 am. Meet two of history's biggest superstars, Abraham Lincoln & William Shakespeare. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Fourth Fridays Tazewell Art Loop
will take place in Morton, Tremont, Pekin & Delevan on Friday from 5-9 pm. Featuring local art, performance demonstrations, live music and entertainment plus local shops and restaurants, Fourth Friday will take place through November. For more information, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Harmonica Invitational 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. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Top Dog At The Dome will take place at
the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) at 5:30 pm on Friday with a Euchre Tournament. Cost is $10. On Saturday, a Bring Your Own Bags Tournament will begin at 9 am with a cost of $60 per team. A Singles Bags Tournament on Sunday beginning at 10 am for $30 per player. All proceeds benefit the TAPS No-kill Animal Shelter in Tazewell County. For more information, visit 
Arc Light Productions will present its youth productions
of Pan! and Hillbilly Hankerin' at Limestone High School (located at 4201 S. Airport Road in Bartonville) beginning at 6 pm on Friday & at 1 pm on Sunday. Pan! tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12 and senior citizens and Hillbilly Hankerin' tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens or a combo ticket for both shows is $12 for adults and $7 for children under 12 and senior citizens. For more information, call
309-455-4095 or visit 
The JammSammich Beach Bash will take
place at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing on Friday from 8 - 11 pm. Admission is $7 at the gate. For more information, visit 
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 
Robert's Run for Dyslexia 5K & 1
Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run will take place in front of Maquet's Rail House (located at 221 Court Street in Pekin) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 am. Registration is $30 for adults, $15 for students aged 18 & younger, $25 for "virtual" runners who want to support the charity and can't attend or $35 the day of the race. All money raised will benefit a scholarship fund built to assist families with tuition for tutoring. For more information, call 309-231-1840.
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 
The Mythic Creatures: Dragons,
Unicorns & Mermaids Exhibit opens on Saturday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and will run through September 30. See mythic creatures brought to life in stories, songs and works of art. Admission is $11 for adults, $10 for ages 60+ or $9 for ages 3 - 17 and free for members. For more information, visit 
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 
A Bees and Butterflies Event will take
place at Green View Garden Center (located at 2700 W Cedar Hills Dr. in Dunlap) on Saturday from 10 - 11:30 am. In honor of National Pollinator Week, the event will feature special guest speakers, a children's book reading and a butterfly release. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-243-7761.
Michael Osacky will give Sports
Memorabilia Appraisals at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at 3001 West Grand Parkway in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 10:30 am. Appraisal reservations are required and may be made by calling 309-497-2150. Bring your memorabilia from any sport, including cards from 1875-1975, pre-1970 non-sports cards, vintage pins or programs for your 5-minute appraisal. You are invited to watch the appraisals also at no charge. For more information, visit 
A 22-hour WOD-A-THON
will take place at CrossFit 309 (located at 5629 N Galena Rd in Peoria Heights) on Saturday beginning at 11 am. Every hour, on the hour, they will start a new WOD (work-out of the day). Each WOD is in honor of a fallen service member, police officer or firefighter and several will be in honor of local fallen service members. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-682-9348
Concert in the Vineyard will present Bubblegum
Jack at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages under 12. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 per person. You may bring your own foods just no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates for sale. For more information, visit 
Heartache Tonight - A Tribute to the
Eagles will perform at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing on Saturday from 8 - 11 pm. Admission is $8 at the gate. 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