The Illinois Shakespeare Festival continues tonight (Thursday) with Shakespeare in Love at the ISU Center for Performing Arts Theatre (located at 400 W. Beaufort St. in Normal) at 7:30 pm as well as on Sunday at 2 pm. Henry V will be presented on
Friday at 8 pm and The Merry Wives of Windsor on Saturday at 8 pm at the Ewing Cultural Center (located at 617 E. Emerson in Bloomington). For full details, visit https://illinoisshakes.com
Tickets range in price from $20 to $54 for and are available by calling 309-438-2535 or online at http://ticketmaster.com For show schedule and other information about the Festival, visit http://illinoisshakes.com Click the image above to watch our updated Illinois Shakespeare Festival video!
Learn about Peoria's rich history with the Peoria Historical Society's River City Tour whichwinds along Grandview Drive leaving from Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) every Friday in July beginning at 11:30 am. And their Abraham Lincoln and The Civil War Tour leaves from the Caterpillar Visitor Center in downtown Peoria every Saturday in July beginning at 1:30 pm
where you'll learn about Lincoln's many visits to Peoria and the Civil War troops that trained here, see the final resting place for many brave veterans in Springdale Cemetery, and view the GAR Hall built in 1909 to provide a place for Union veterans to meet.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!
The Wings of Freedom
Tour is visitingthe General Downing Peoria International Airport through 5 pm today (Thursday) & from 9 am - Noon on Friday. Featuring tours of World War II era bomber and fighter aircraft, admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids 12 & under. No reservations are required for the tour. Flights on the B-17 and B-24 and TF-51D are also available. For more information and to make flight reservations, call 978-562-9182. For more information about the tour, click
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An Adoption Open House
will be held at FamilyCore (located at 330 SW Washington Street in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5 pm. A casual, informational presentation on domestic, international and embryo adoption, there will be a Q & A session following the program. For more information, call 309-676-2400 or visit www.familycore.org
The Annual Corn Fest
and City Garage Sale will take place at the American Legion (located 1043 N. 2nd Street in Chillicothe) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5 pm. Featuring food, live music by Rome Clover Court, local vendors, the city wide garage sale will also be kicked off. For more information, visit www.chillicothechamber.com
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. An international award winning sleight of hand artist, Williams brings his magic right to your table. Speakeasy password is "I hear this plays in Peoria". Admission is free. For more information, visit www.mitchwilliamsmagic.com
The Classic Film Series will
feature Jaws at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theatre tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $8.50 for adult members, $7.50 for senior citizen members, $6.50 for child members or $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for senior citizens and $8.50 for kids and are available online at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The CEFCU Jazz Series featuring
Richard Drexler & John Campbell will take place at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria riverfront tonight (Thursday) from 7 - 8:30 pm. Admission is free. Beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents
The Peoria Chiefs will take on
Wisconsin tonight (Thursday) and Friday 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
Hemlock will
perform at the Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University Street in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 are available at the box office or online at www.monarchmusichall.com
Mike Armstrong
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $10 for tonight's (Thursday's) 8 pm show and $15 for the Friday and Saturday 7 pm and 9:15 pm shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visitingwww.jukeboxcomedy.com
The Central Illinois
Heritage Tractor Club will conduct a Drive on Friday beginning at 9 am from Wheels O' Time Museum (located at 1710 W. Woodside Dr. in Dunlap) and ending at Princeville Heritage Museum to start of their summer festival. For more information, visit www.citractorclub.com
The Summer Harvest
Antique Tractor & Equipment Show will take place at the Princeville Heritage Museum (located at 325 N. Ostrom Ave. in Princeville) from 10 am - 8 pm on Friday & from 9 am - 4 pm on Saturday. Featuring an antique tractor and equipment display with Ford & Ferguson, roof mowers, Maytag and Wheel Horse demonstrations, food, tractor games and Parade, steam engines, kids activities a silent auction and more. Museum exhibits will also be open and include two outbuildings with
ag-related equipment, early engines and early tool displays plus the main building with local history and artifacts dating back to the Civil War era. Admission is free. For more information call 309-385-1916 or 309-296-9616 or visit www.princevilleheritagemuseum.com
Funny Car
Chaos will take place at the Central Illinois Dragway (located at 12016 N C R 1650E in Havana) at Noon on Friday & Saturday. Racers from across the country will compete in the family friendly festival of horsepower. All tickets include a pit pass to experience the action up close. Meet the drivers, see 200+ mph racers do battle for over $20,000+ in prize money. Tickets are $20 for adults each night or $40 for a 2 day ticket, kids 12 & under are free. There's also a $5
military discount with ID. Car parking is free and a spectator RV parking pass is $50 in addition to admission. For more information, visit http://centralillinoisdragway.com
A Sightseeing
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria at 2 pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday plus an early cruise on Saturday at 11 am. 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 Fourth Fridays
Tazewell Art Loop will take place in various locations 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 www.facebook.com/TazewellArtLoop
The Gentleman's Cigar
Society of Peoria will host the 2018 GCS Cigar Summit at Jimmy's Bar (located at 2801 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) from 5 - 9 pm on Friday and from Noon - 7 pm on Saturday. Featuring a full assortment of cigars for sale and cigar rolling demonstrations, Jimmy's will provide spirit tastings both nights and Cuban sandwiches on Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-339-2896.
Adult Night
will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd.) on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. For ages 21 and over, you'll experience keeper chats animal meet and greets while enjoying an adult beverage and strolling through the Zoo until twilight. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $15 per person. Registration is required. For registration and more information, call 309-686-3365 or visit www.peoriazoo.org
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Capt. Quirk 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 film St.
Peter's and the Papal Basilicas of Rome 3D will be presented at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theatre beginning at 6 pm on Friday for PRM members only, on Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. Tickets are $8.50 for adult members, $7.50 for senior citizen members, $6.50 for child members or $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for senior citizens and $8.50 for kids and are available online at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The Peoria Municipal
Band will perform on Friday beginning at 7 pm at the United Presbyterian Church (located at 2400 W Northmoor Rd. in Peoria) and at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre (located at 2218 N. Prospect in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Directed by Conductor David Vroman, admission is free. For more information, call 309-681-2854 or visit www.peoriamunicipalband.com
Enjoy live music with
Emily Hope at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
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 and $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 at the dock. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit www.SpiritofPeoria.com
Too White Crew
will perform at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing at with two shows on Friday: one at 9 pm and the 2nd at 11:30 pm. Tickets are $8 at the gate. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents
Whitney's Walk
will take place at Jubilee College State Park on Saturday beginning at 7:55 am with the 5K Run and 8 am with the 5K Walk. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for ages 12 & under. For more information or to register online, visit www.whitneyswalk.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
Breakfast at the
Ballet will take place at the Central Illinois Ballet/Cornerstone Academy (located at 830 W Main St. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 - 11:30 am. Featuring jewelry, and accessories from fair trade artisans located in 13 different countries worldwide, admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/2347746772118952
The Five Points Summer
Jam will take place at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday from Noon - 11 pm. A benefit for St. Jude Runs, it features 4 live bands, a VIP Tent, a party pit, beer trucks and food vendors. Bands include Dexter O'Neal & The Funkyard, Cousin Eddie, Cowboy Jukebox and Run Forrest Run. Admission is $20 for advance tickets or $25 at the gate. Kids through 8th grade are free with an adult. For more information, visit www.fivepointswashington.org
Sculpture Walk
Peoria hosts free guided tours of the 2018 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
The
3rd Annual Summer of 309 Music Festival will be held at the 309 Event Center (located at 4208 Pfeiffer Rd. in Bartonville) on Saturday beginning at 2 pm. Featuring multiple bands, tickets are $10 for ages 18+ plus a $3 surcharge for ages under 21. The event is a fundraiser for the Limestone High School music department. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/128468238014676
Fiesta en el
Rio will take place on the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria riverfront on Saturday beginning at 5 pm. Featuring authentic Latin American and Hispanic food, drink, music and a children's area, tickets are $7 before 6:30 pm and $10 after 6:30 pm at the gate. Kids aged 12 & under are free. For more information visit www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents/events
A Murder Mystery Cruise
will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring a Prime Rib buffet, entertainment and the show, a cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $48 for adults, $24 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
Concert in the Vineyard will
present the Bubblegum Jack Reunion 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 www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
The Central
Illinois Jazz Society will present the Harry Tonchev Trio at Knuckles Pizza (located at 1719 W Woodside Dr. in Dunlap) on Saturday at 8 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PeoriaJazz
Chicagoland band
Bleach Battalion will perform at Peoria Pizza Works (located at 3921 N. Prospect in Peoria Heights) on Saturday beginning at 9 pm with a $6 cover charge. For more information, visit http://bleachbattalion.com
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The Wings of Freedom
Tour is visiting the General Downing Peoria International Airport through 5 pm today (Thursday) & from 9 am - Noon on Friday. Featuring tours of World War II era bomber and fighter aircraft, admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids 12 & under. No reservations are required for the tour. Flights on the B-17 and B-24 and TF-51D are also available. For more information and to make flight reservations, call 978-562-9182. For more information about the tour, click
An Adoption Open House
will be held at FamilyCore (located at 330 SW Washington Street in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5 pm. A casual, informational presentation on domestic, international and embryo adoption, there will be a Q & A session following the program. For more information, call 309-676-2400 or visit 
The Annual Corn Fest
and City Garage Sale will take place at the American Legion (located 1043 N. 2nd Street in Chillicothe) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5 pm. Featuring food, live music by Rome Clover Court, local vendors, the city wide garage sale will also be kicked off. 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. An international award winning sleight of hand artist, Williams brings his magic right to your table. Speakeasy password is "I hear this plays in Peoria". Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Classic Film Series will
feature Jaws at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theatre tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are $8.50 for adult members, $7.50 for senior citizen members, $6.50 for child members or $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for senior citizens and $8.50 for kids and are available online at 
The CEFCU Jazz Series featuring
Richard Drexler & John Campbell will take place at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria riverfront tonight (Thursday) from 7 - 8:30 pm. Admission is free. Beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Chiefs will take on
Wisconsin tonight (Thursday) and Friday 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 
Hemlock will
perform at the Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University Street in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 are available at the box office or online at 
Mike Armstrong
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria). Tickets are $10 for tonight's (Thursday's) 8 pm show and $15 for the Friday and Saturday 7 pm and 9:15 pm shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
The Central Illinois
Heritage Tractor Club will conduct a Drive on Friday beginning at 9 am from Wheels O' Time Museum (located at 1710 W. Woodside Dr. in Dunlap) and ending at Princeville Heritage Museum to start of their summer festival. For more information, visit 
The Summer Harvest
Antique Tractor & Equipment Show will take place at the Princeville Heritage Museum (located at 325 N. Ostrom Ave. in Princeville) from 10 am - 8 pm on Friday & from 9 am - 4 pm on Saturday. Featuring an antique tractor and equipment display with Ford & Ferguson, roof mowers, Maytag and Wheel Horse demonstrations, food, tractor games and Parade, steam engines, kids activities a silent auction and more. Museum exhibits will also be open and include two outbuildings with
ag-related equipment, early engines and early tool displays plus the main building with local history and artifacts dating back to the Civil War era. Admission is free. For more information call 309-385-1916 or 309-296-9616 or visit 
Funny Car
Chaos will take place at the Central Illinois Dragway (located at 12016 N C R 1650E in Havana) at Noon on Friday & Saturday. Racers from across the country will compete in the family friendly festival of horsepower. All tickets include a pit pass to experience the action up close. Meet the drivers, see 200+ mph racers do battle for over $20,000+ in prize money. Tickets are $20 for adults each night or $40 for a 2 day ticket, kids 12 & under are free. There's also a $5
military discount with ID. Car parking is free and a spectator RV parking pass is $50 in addition to admission. For more information, visit 
A Sightseeing
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria at 2 pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday plus an early cruise on Saturday at 11 am. 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 Fourth Fridays
Tazewell Art Loop will take place in various locations 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 
The Gentleman's Cigar
Society of Peoria will host the 2018 GCS Cigar Summit at Jimmy's Bar (located at 2801 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) from 5 - 9 pm on Friday and from Noon - 7 pm on Saturday. Featuring a full assortment of cigars for sale and cigar rolling demonstrations, Jimmy's will provide spirit tastings both nights and Cuban sandwiches on Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-339-2896.
Adult Night
will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd.) on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. For ages 21 and over, you'll experience keeper chats animal meet and greets while enjoying an adult beverage and strolling through the Zoo until twilight. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $15 per person. Registration is required. For registration and more information, call 309-686-3365 or visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Capt. Quirk 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 film St.
Peter's and the Papal Basilicas of Rome 3D will be presented at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theatre beginning at 6 pm on Friday for PRM members only, on Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. Tickets are $8.50 for adult members, $7.50 for senior citizen members, $6.50 for child members or $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for senior citizens and $8.50 for kids and are available online at 
The Peoria Municipal
Band will perform on Friday beginning at 7 pm at the United Presbyterian Church (located at 2400 W Northmoor Rd. in Peoria) and at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre (located at 2218 N. Prospect in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Directed by Conductor David Vroman, admission is free. For more information, call 309-681-2854 or visit 
Enjoy live music with
Emily Hope at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday at 7 pm. Admission is free. 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 and $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 at the dock. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
Too White Crew
will perform at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing at with two shows on Friday: one at 9 pm and the 2nd at 11:30 pm. Tickets are $8 at the gate. For more information, visit 
Whitney's Walk
will take place at Jubilee College State Park on Saturday beginning at 7:55 am with the 5K Run and 8 am with the 5K Walk. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for ages 12 & under. For more information or to register online, 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 
Breakfast at the
Ballet will take place at the Central Illinois Ballet/Cornerstone Academy (located at 830 W Main St. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 - 11:30 am. Featuring jewelry, and accessories from fair trade artisans located in 13 different countries worldwide, admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit 
The Five Points Summer
Jam will take place at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. in Washington) on Saturday from Noon - 11 pm. A benefit for St. Jude Runs, it features 4 live bands, a VIP Tent, a party pit, beer trucks and food vendors. Bands include Dexter O'Neal & The Funkyard, Cousin Eddie, Cowboy Jukebox and Run Forrest Run. Admission is $20 for advance tickets or $25 at the gate. Kids through 8th grade are free with an adult. For more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk
Peoria hosts free guided tours of the 2018 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 
The
3rd Annual Summer of 309 Music Festival will be held at the 309 Event Center (located at 4208 Pfeiffer Rd. in Bartonville) on Saturday beginning at 2 pm. Featuring multiple bands, tickets are $10 for ages 18+ plus a $3 surcharge for ages under 21. The event is a fundraiser for the Limestone High School music department. For more information, visit 
Fiesta en el
Rio will take place on the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria riverfront on Saturday beginning at 5 pm. Featuring authentic Latin American and Hispanic food, drink, music and a children's area, tickets are $7 before 6:30 pm and $10 after 6:30 pm at the gate. Kids aged 12 & under are free. For more information visit 
A Murder Mystery Cruise
will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring a Prime Rib buffet, entertainment and the show, a cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $48 for adults, $24 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 
Concert in the Vineyard will
present the Bubblegum Jack Reunion 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 
The Central
Illinois Jazz Society will present the Harry Tonchev Trio at Knuckles Pizza (located at 1719 W Woodside Dr. in Dunlap) on Saturday at 8 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Chicagoland band
Bleach Battalion will perform at Peoria Pizza Works (located at 3921 N. Prospect in Peoria Heights) on Saturday beginning at 9 pm with a $6 cover charge. For more information, visit