The Illinois Shakespeare Festival opens tonight (Thursday) with The Merry Wives of Windsor at Ewing Manor (located at 617 E. Emerson in Bloomington) at 7:30 pm and on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm. The festival also includes Henry V and Shakespeare in Love and runs through
August 11th. A special Peoria Charter Coach will be available for no additional cost with the purchase of a platinum section seat for $43 using the special code ISFBUS when placing your order for select performances. Visit https://illinoisshakes.com/tickets/groups-discounts for full details. Season tickets range in price from $40 to $109 and from $20 to $53 for individual tickets range 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 Illinois Shakespeare Festival 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!
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Burlington
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
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 Central Illinois Herpetological
Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.centralillinoisherp.com
An Open Mic Comedy Night will be
presented at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm. If you'd like to participate, have up to 5 minutes of material prepared. There is no cost to perform: sign up in advance or at the door. Audience tickets are $5 are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting www.jukeboxcomedy.com
Whisper & Shout will take place at
the Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. An open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members. Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Dexter O'Neal & Funk Yard 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 also take place on Friday featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host their
One-Millionth Visitor Celebration in the Museum Lobby on Friday beginning at 10:30 am. The party, complete with cake and refreshments, will honor Museum member Vicki Hightower, who checked in Sunday, July 1, at 2:25 pm with her family as the PRM's one-millionth guest. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria at 2 pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday with an additional cruise at 11 am on 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
The CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour
will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Contemporary Art Center, Studios on Sheridan and the Prairie Center of the Arts plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://ciaopeoria.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
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
A Downtown Super Cruise &
Tractor Show will be held in downtown Morton on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. Featuring live music, a 50/50 raffle admission is free. For more information, visit https://mortonmagnet.com
Concert in the Vineyard will present Jury's
Out 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
A Tropical Rock & Roll for Your Soul
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria with cheeseburgers grilled on the dock on Saturday at 7 pm and the boat leaving promptly at 8:15 pm. Tickets are $42 for adults, $21 for kids aged 4 - 15 and free for ages 3 and under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at www.spiritofpeoria.com
The Boat Drunks will
perform at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 at the gate. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/riverfrontevents
Despicable Me 3 will be shown at Tower
Park in Peoria Heights on Saturday at dusk. Food trucks will be on site prior to the movie. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriaheights.org
A sensory friendly showing of Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer's Stone will be presented at the Peoria Public Library, Lakeview Branch (located at 1137 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 - 4 pm. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower and audience members will be welcome to move around, talk and sing. The intended audience is children with special needs accompanied by siblings and caregivers, although everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is free. Noise canceling ear muffs and fidgets will be supplied. For more
information, visit www.peoriapubliclibrary.org
The Adam Larson Trio
will perform at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 to 3:30 pm. A Normal IL native, Larson, who now lives in New York, has garnered numerous awards that distinguish him as one of the most promising artists of his generation. An endorsed artist for P. Mauriat saxophones, D'Addario Woodwinds, and Lebayle mouthpieces, he has toured for the U.S. State Department's "American Music Abroad" program. Admission is free. CDs will be available
for purchase with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Friends of the Library. For more information, visit www.adamlarsonjazz.com
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 Sunday 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
The Peoria Municipal Band will perform 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
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The Peoria Chiefs will take on Burlington
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 
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 Central Illinois Herpetological
Society will meet at Forest Park Nature Center (located at 5809 N Forest Park Dr. in Peoria Heights) tonight (Thursday) at 7 pm featuring a speaker, raffles, announcements of trips and exhibits and opportunities for hobbyists to interact with one another. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
An Open Mic Comedy Night will be
presented at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm. If you'd like to participate, have up to 5 minutes of material prepared. There is no cost to perform: sign up in advance or at the door. Audience tickets are $5 are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
Whisper & Shout will take place at
the Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. An open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, admission is $4 for members or $8 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art Center will feature Dexter O'Neal & Funk Yard 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 also take place on Friday featuring a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host their
One-Millionth Visitor Celebration in the Museum Lobby on Friday beginning at 10:30 am. The party, complete with cake and refreshments, will honor Museum member Vicki Hightower, who checked in Sunday, July 1, at 2:25 pm with her family as the PRM's one-millionth guest. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria at 2 pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday with an additional cruise at 11 am on 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 
The CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour
will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Contemporary Art Center, Studios on Sheridan and the Prairie Center of the Arts plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of the locations, 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 
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 
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 Downtown Super Cruise &
Tractor Show will be held in downtown Morton on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. Featuring live music, a 50/50 raffle admission is free. For more information, visit 
Concert in the Vineyard will present Jury's
Out 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 
A Tropical Rock & Roll for Your Soul
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria with cheeseburgers grilled on the dock on Saturday at 7 pm and the boat leaving promptly at 8:15 pm. Tickets are $42 for adults, $21 for kids aged 4 - 15 and free for ages 3 and under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 
The Boat Drunks will
perform at the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Admission is $7 at the gate. For more information, visit 
Despicable Me 3 will be shown at Tower
Park in Peoria Heights on Saturday at dusk. Food trucks will be on site prior to the movie. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A sensory friendly showing of Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer's Stone will be presented at the Peoria Public Library, Lakeview Branch (located at 1137 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 - 4 pm. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower and audience members will be welcome to move around, talk and sing. The intended audience is children with special needs accompanied by siblings and caregivers, although everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is free. Noise canceling ear muffs and fidgets will be supplied. For more
information, visit 
The Adam Larson Trio
will perform at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (located at in Peoria) on Sunday from 2 to 3:30 pm. A Normal IL native, Larson, who now lives in New York, has garnered numerous awards that distinguish him as one of the most promising artists of his generation. An endorsed artist for P. Mauriat saxophones, D'Addario Woodwinds, and Lebayle mouthpieces, he has toured for the U.S. State Department's "American Music Abroad" program. Admission is free. CDs will be available
for purchase with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Friends of the Library. 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 Sunday 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 
The Peoria Municipal Band will perform 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