Mamma Mia the musical continues at Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N University St. in Peoria). All performances are sold out: call 309-688-4473 to inquire about possible last minute availabilities. For more information, visit www.peoriaplayers.org Click the image above to watch our Mamma Mia video!
Chris Schlichting will perform this
weekend at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $10 for tonight's (Thursday) at 8 pm show and $12 for the remaining shows which are Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring
Celebration continues with student performances at the Peoria Courthouse Plaza (located at 324 Main St. in downtown Peoria) Monday - Friday through May 18 from 11 am - 1:30 pm. Showcasing fine arts and applied arts programs of over 100 schools in seven counties including Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Fulton, Henry and McLean, over 12,000 students and 400 teachers participate in over 250 performances. Enjoy bands, orchestras, choir, drama, dance, and speech plus art exhibits and
demonstrations that feature painting, drawing, collage, ceramics, metal works, fiber arts, weaving, photography, woodworking, drafting, horticulture, agriculture, consumer science, food, and clothing. For a full schedule, visit www.springcelebration.org
Make Art Happen in The Heights Day will
take place on Friday starting at Village Hall (located at 4901 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) from 4 - 8 pm. Featuring a ribbon cutting and free docent led tours of the Peoria Heights Sculpture Walk plus viewing of local artist creations along the way. In conjunction with Second Fridays, admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriaheights.org
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Vinyl Tap 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 www.peoriacac.org
The 25th Annual Peoria Jazz AllStars will
perform at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring returning alumni, desserts and a silent auction, admission is $10 at the door. This select group has been entertaining the area for 25 years and is made up of students from Peoria District 150 schools including Richwoods, Central, Manual plus Peoria Notre Dame high school. This year's group is directed by founder Mary Jo Papich and former director, Julie Traenkenschuh. For more information, visit www.artspartners.net
Enjoy Live Music at the Rhythm
Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7 pm each night. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
The Prairie Wind Ensemble 40th
Anniversary Concert will take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) on Friday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens and are available by calling 309-694-5136 or online at www.artsaticc.com
Parkway Drive will perform at the
Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Also featuring Stick To Your Guns and Bad Omens, tickets are $25 in advance or $28 the day of the show and are available by at the Monarch Music Hall box office, by calling 309-966-0826 or online at www.monarchmusichall.com
Jason Aldean will perform at the Peoria
Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $38.50, $48.50, $78.50, $97.75 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 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a cash bar, tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens 55 and up, $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 and infants are free. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit www.SpiritofPeoria.com
The 33rd Annual Komen Memorial
Race for the Cure will take place at the Peoria Metro Centre (located at 4700 N University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7:15 am with the opening ceremonies. Registration fees are $35 for the adult walk/run and $25 for the kids walk/run and $30 for the kids competitive runners. On Race day, all prices will increase another $5. Register online at www.komenmemorial.org
Peoria Players Theatre will host its 2018 Craft
& Vendor Fair on Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm. Featuring crafters and vendors from all over the area, admission is free. For more information, call 309-688-4473 or visit www.peoriaplayers.org
National Train Day will take place at
Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N Taylor Road in Hanna City) on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Ride the train for half price, learn all about trains with model train displays, a train scavenger hunt, a rail car display, a train museum, CAT rail car giveaways plus kid's crafts and games and a kid's barrel train ride. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for ages 3 - 12, $7 for senior citizens and free for ages 2 & under and members. For more information, visit http://wildlifeprairiepark.org
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday and Sunday 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 by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com
The 3rd Annual Mardi Gras in May will
take place on Water Street in downtown Peoria on Saturday from 3 - 10 pm with a Street Party similar to the New Orleans French Quarter. Featuring street performers, live music, hurricanes and the Brewers beer trailer, food, entertainment, tarot card readers, caricature artists, artist vendors, demonstrations and lessons plus local restaurants offering authentic Cajun dishes and drinks, admission is free. For more information, visit www.mardigraspeoria.com
Community Children's Theatre
(located at 8800-A N Industrial Rd. in Peoria) will host a Second Saturday Sing-Along featuring Disney on Broadway on Saturday from 6 - 8 pm. Geared toward ages ages 8 - 18, suggested donation is $10 and pre-registration is available HERE
The Quest Charter Academy Throwback Prom
will take place at The Par-a-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. This year's theme, "Enchantment Under the Sea" will be set in a Back to the Future decor with the clock tower circa 1955 where the ballroom will be transformed into a underwater world. Featuring live music from JammSammich, dancing, heavy hors d'oeuvres, photos plus a cash bar, tickets are $50 per person or $90 for couple and are available along with more information, visit www.questthrowbackprom.com
Cowboy Mouth will perform at the Monarch
Music Hall (located at 8102 N University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 the day of the show and are available by at the Monarch Music Hall box office, by calling 309-966-0826 or online at www.monarchmusichall.com
A Mother's Day Champagne
Brunch will take place at Barrack's Cater Inn (located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Sunday from 9:45 am - 3 pm. Featuring prime rib, honey-baked ham, chicken, shrimp, omelets, waffles, pastries, assorted salads, vegetables and a dessert table with a chocolate dipping fountain, cost for adults is $24.95 and children aged 4 - 12 are $11.98. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 309-692-3990.
Celebrate Mother's Day at
the Peoria Zoo where all moms will get in for the price of a child's admission from 10 am - 5 pm. Admission prices for adults 13 and over is $9.50, children 2 - 12 is $6.50, Seniors 65 and over and active military are $8.50. Children 1 and under are free. For more information, visit www.peoriazoo.org
An Old Time Folk and Country Jam
will take place at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 3:30 - 5 pm. Bring your guitar, fiddle, banjo or other acoustic instrument to meet other musicians and learn some new songs. Admission is free, however donations are requested. For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org
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Chris Schlichting will perform this
weekend at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $10 for tonight's (Thursday) at 8 pm show and $12 for the remaining shows which are Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
The Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring
Celebration continues with student performances at the Peoria Courthouse Plaza (located at 324 Main St. in downtown Peoria) Monday - Friday through May 18 from 11 am - 1:30 pm. Showcasing fine arts and applied arts programs of over 100 schools in seven counties including Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Fulton, Henry and McLean, over 12,000 students and 400 teachers participate in over 250 performances. Enjoy bands, orchestras, choir, drama, dance, and speech plus art exhibits and
demonstrations that feature painting, drawing, collage, ceramics, metal works, fiber arts, weaving, photography, woodworking, drafting, horticulture, agriculture, consumer science, food, and clothing. For a full schedule, visit 
Make Art Happen in The Heights Day will
take place on Friday starting at Village Hall (located at 4901 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) from 4 - 8 pm. Featuring a ribbon cutting and free docent led tours of the Peoria Heights Sculpture Walk plus viewing of local artist creations along the way. In conjunction with Second Fridays, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Vinyl Tap 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 
The 25th Annual Peoria Jazz AllStars will
perform at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring returning alumni, desserts and a silent auction, admission is $10 at the door. This select group has been entertaining the area for 25 years and is made up of students from Peoria District 150 schools including Richwoods, Central, Manual plus Peoria Notre Dame high school. This year's group is directed by founder Mary Jo Papich and former director, Julie Traenkenschuh. For more information, visit 
Enjoy Live Music at the Rhythm
Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7 pm each night. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Prairie Wind Ensemble 40th
Anniversary Concert will take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) on Friday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens and are available by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Parkway Drive will perform at the
Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Also featuring Stick To Your Guns and Bad Omens, tickets are $25 in advance or $28 the day of the show and are available by at the Monarch Music Hall box office, by calling 309-966-0826 or online at 
Jason Aldean will perform at the Peoria
Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $38.50, $48.50, $78.50, $97.75 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 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a cash bar, tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens 55 and up, $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 and infants are free. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
The 33rd Annual Komen Memorial
Race for the Cure will take place at the Peoria Metro Centre (located at 4700 N University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7:15 am with the opening ceremonies. Registration fees are $35 for the adult walk/run and $25 for the kids walk/run and $30 for the kids competitive runners. On Race day, all prices will increase another $5. Register online at 
Peoria Players Theatre will host its 2018 Craft
& Vendor Fair on Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm. Featuring crafters and vendors from all over the area, admission is free. For more information, call 309-688-4473 or visit 
National Train Day will take place at
Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N Taylor Road in Hanna City) on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Ride the train for half price, learn all about trains with model train displays, a train scavenger hunt, a rail car display, a train museum, CAT rail car giveaways plus kid's crafts and games and a kid's barrel train ride. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for ages 3 - 12, $7 for senior citizens and free for ages 2 & under and members. For more information, visit 
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday and Sunday 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 by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 
The 3rd Annual Mardi Gras in May will
take place on Water Street in downtown Peoria on Saturday from 3 - 10 pm with a Street Party similar to the New Orleans French Quarter. Featuring street performers, live music, hurricanes and the Brewers beer trailer, food, entertainment, tarot card readers, caricature artists, artist vendors, demonstrations and lessons plus local restaurants offering authentic Cajun dishes and drinks, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Community Children's Theatre
(located at 8800-A N Industrial Rd. in Peoria) will host a Second Saturday Sing-Along featuring Disney on Broadway on Saturday from 6 - 8 pm. Geared toward ages ages 8 - 18, suggested donation is $10 and pre-registration is available 
The Quest Charter Academy Throwback Prom
will take place at The Par-a-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. This year's theme, "Enchantment Under the Sea" will be set in a Back to the Future decor with the clock tower circa 1955 where the ballroom will be transformed into a underwater world. Featuring live music from JammSammich, dancing, heavy hors d'oeuvres, photos plus a cash bar, tickets are $50 per person or $90 for couple and are available along with more information, visit 
Cowboy Mouth will perform at the Monarch
Music Hall (located at 8102 N University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 the day of the show and are available by at the Monarch Music Hall box office, by calling 309-966-0826 or online at 
A Mother's Day Champagne
Brunch will take place at Barrack's Cater Inn (located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Sunday from 9:45 am - 3 pm. Featuring prime rib, honey-baked ham, chicken, shrimp, omelets, waffles, pastries, assorted salads, vegetables and a dessert table with a chocolate dipping fountain, cost for adults is $24.95 and children aged 4 - 12 are $11.98. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 309-692-3990.
Celebrate Mother's Day at
the Peoria Zoo where all moms will get in for the price of a child's admission from 10 am - 5 pm. Admission prices for adults 13 and over is $9.50, children 2 - 12 is $6.50, Seniors 65 and over and active military are $8.50. Children 1 and under are free. For more information, visit 
An Old Time Folk and Country Jam
will take place at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 3:30 - 5 pm. Bring your guitar, fiddle, banjo or other acoustic instrument to meet other musicians and learn some new songs. Admission is free, however donations are requested. For more information, visit 