The Peoria Irish Fest, Erin Feis, will take place on the on the Peoria RiverFront on Friday from 4 - 11:30 pm, Saturday from Noon - 11:30 pm and Sunday from 9:30 am - 6 pm. Showcasing Irish heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and more, listen to Irish bands and musicians including the High
Kings, Seven Nations, the Outside Track, the Elders, Daimh, Switchback, Kennedy's Kitchen, Paddy Homan & the Noble Call and Character Fleadh / Logical Fleadh in addition to several local bands on multiple stages plus visit the vendor marketplace. The Happy Hour 5k will take place on Friday beginning at 6 pm with proceeds benefiting the Nicholas J. Murphy Foundation. Admission is $8 before 5 pm, $10 after 5 pm or get a weekend pass for $15 or $5 for active or retired military. Children 12
& under are free with an adult. For more information, visit www.peoriairishfest.com Click the image above to watch our 2018 Irish Fest video!
Camelot will be presented at Corn Stock Theatre (Iocated in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm Friday through Sunday, September 1 at 7:30 pm each night. The story of the legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot soars in Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning musical. Tickets are $22 for adults
& $17 for students through high school and are available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com Click the image above to watch our Camelot video!
Learn about Peoria's rich history with the Peoria Historical Society's Grandview Drive & Springdale Cemetery Tour which includes spectacular views of the river from the world's most beautiful drive while seeing elegant homes of past and present Peorians running every Friday in August at 11:30 am.Their Naughty to Nice History Tour traces some of Peoria's colorful past during the 1920's, including the site
of the Bernie Shelton murder running every Saturday in August at 11:30 am. And their Monuments & Landmarks History Tour takes you to view outdoor sculptures in Peoria running every Saturday in August at 11:30 am. Friday tours leave from Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) and Saturday tours leave from the Caterpillar Visitors Center in downtown Peoria. 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 Tours video!
The Annual Dunlap Days
Festival will be held at North Park (JFL Field located at 100 N. Hickory Street in Dunlap) beginning at 5 pm tonight (Thursday), 6 pm on Friday & 7 am on Saturday. Featuring live entertainment by United Groove Theory and Joe Stamm Band, a carnival with unlimited rides for $25 on Thursday, a petting zoo, abeer garden, food, a pancake & sausage breakfast (on Saturday morning) and more. Admission is free. For complete information, click HERE
The Classic
Film Series will feature Mildred Pierce 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
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
Open Mic Night will take place at
the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm. Tickets are $5 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 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 www.spiritofpeoria.com
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 www.facebook.com/TazewellArtLoop
An Artist
Reception for Carrie Pearce' Sweet Nothings Exhibit will take place at Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) on Friday from 5 - 8 pm. Featuring a collection of 6 x 6 miniature original oil paintings by the artist, admission is free. The exhibit runs through August 31. For more information, visit http://exhibitagallery.net
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature The Smokers 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. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
The Peoria
Chiefs will take on Beloit on Friday & Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm 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 www.PeoriaChiefs.com
Museum After
Dark will take place at the Riverfront Museum on Friday from 7 - 9 pm. Featuring entry to the Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids exhibit, a fantasy scavenger hunt, "Super Smash Brothers" on the Giant Screen, nerd bingo, a planetarium show, make your own unicorn bath bombs, jousting, paint your own coat of arms plus 2 free drinks, light snacks & a cash bar. Cost is $30 for members or $36 for the public. Participants must be 21 or older. Tickets are
available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Enjoy live music with
Preston Jackson 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
Roderick &
Bailey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm. Tickets are $12 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting www.jukeboxcomedy.com
The 40th Annual Zoo
Run Run benefiting the Peoria Zoo will take place on Saturday beginning at 8 am with a quarter-mile youth run and 5K Grand Prix race though the Peoria Zoo and Glen Oak Park. Registration includes a t-shirt, prizes and post-race food. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for youth. For more information or to register, visit www.peoriazoo.org
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
A Peoria Area
SeniorNet Open House will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the 1st Baptist Church (located at 411 W. Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Following the open house, students will be able to register for fall classes and seminars. A non-profit organization offering classes and seminars on computers, cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, and various software programs, admission to the open house is free. Find a complete list of classes and seminars at www.PeoriaAreaSeniorNet.org
The Gems of the
Prairie Annual Quilt Show will take place at the Life Together Center (located at 3625 N. Sheridan Road in Peoria) from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Featuring vendors and vendor demos, two raffle quilts, quilt appraisals, a boutique with baskets & quilts plus a sit and sew for charity, admission is $7, $10 for a 2-day pass $1 for ages 6 - 12 and free for ages under 5. For more information visit www.gemsoftheprairie.com
The
Tianguis Mexican Outdoor Market will take place at the Casa de Arte (located at 306 Pecan in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Taking place every Saturday through September, find live music, food and vendors. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/TianguisPeoria
A Vendor/Crafter/Health
Fair with a Cruise-in will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm. Featuring over 70 vendors, crafters and health care advocates including the UnityPoint Health Wellmobile, there will also be face painting, a magician, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a Deals 'N Steals yard sale and more. Outside the Dome will be the Central Illinois Cruisers with a DJ playing 50's tunes. Children can explore a Pekin fire
truck from Noon - 1 pm and enjoy Kona Ice shaved ice treats from noon - 2 pm as well as Avanti's food. Admission and parking are free. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, click HERE
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
6th Annual Native Americans Speak event will take place at Shore Acres Park (located at 100 Park Blvd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Featuring storytelling, speakers, craft vendors, food including frybread and Indian tacos plus a pow wow with music and dance. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.7circles.org
The 30th Annual Duck
Race will kick off at Noon with the race on Saturday beginning at Noon at Eastside Centre in East Peoria. A fundraiser for the organization, the cost to adopt a duck is $5. Winning ducks are selected at random and prizes include a $5,000 cash grand prize plus gift cards to popular retail stores and restaurants. All proceeds benefit the Center for Prevention of Abuse. For more information and to adopt ducks, visit www.duckrace.com/peoria
Concert in
the Vineyard will present Aileeah Colgan 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
Derel Monteith Trio will perform at Knuckles Pizza (located at 1719 W Woodside Dr. in Dunlap) on Saturday from 7 - 10 pm. Featuring a tribute to pianist Thelonious Monk. Derel Monteith will lead an evening of Monk compositions from the piano and will be joined by Larry Harms on saxophone, Nikki Malley on vibraphone, Andy Crawford on bass, and Jason Brannon on drums. Admission is free. For more information, click HERE
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The Annual Dunlap Days
Festival will be held at North Park (JFL Field located at 100 N. Hickory Street in Dunlap) beginning at 5 pm tonight (Thursday), 6 pm on Friday & 7 am on Saturday. Featuring live entertainment by United Groove Theory and Joe Stamm Band, a carnival with unlimited rides for $25 on Thursday, a petting zoo, abeer garden, food, a pancake & sausage breakfast (on Saturday morning) and more. Admission is free. For complete information, click 
The Classic
Film Series will feature Mildred Pierce 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 
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 
Open Mic Night will take place at
the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm. Tickets are $5 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 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 
An Artist
Reception for Carrie Pearce' Sweet Nothings Exhibit will take place at Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) on Friday from 5 - 8 pm. Featuring a collection of 6 x 6 miniature original oil paintings by the artist, admission is free. The exhibit runs through August 31. For more information, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature The Smokers 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. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
The Peoria
Chiefs will take on Beloit on Friday & Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm 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 
Museum After
Dark will take place at the Riverfront Museum on Friday from 7 - 9 pm. Featuring entry to the Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids exhibit, a fantasy scavenger hunt, "Super Smash Brothers" on the Giant Screen, nerd bingo, a planetarium show, make your own unicorn bath bombs, jousting, paint your own coat of arms plus 2 free drinks, light snacks & a cash bar. Cost is $30 for members or $36 for the public. Participants must be 21 or older. Tickets are
available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
Enjoy live music with
Preston Jackson 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 
Roderick &
Bailey will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm. Tickets are $12 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
The 40th Annual Zoo
Run Run benefiting the Peoria Zoo will take place on Saturday beginning at 8 am with a quarter-mile youth run and 5K Grand Prix race though the Peoria Zoo and Glen Oak Park. Registration includes a t-shirt, prizes and post-race food. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for youth. For more information or to register, 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 
A Peoria Area
SeniorNet Open House will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the 1st Baptist Church (located at 411 W. Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am. Following the open house, students will be able to register for fall classes and seminars. A non-profit organization offering classes and seminars on computers, cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, and various software programs, admission to the open house is free. Find a complete list of classes and seminars at 
The Gems of the
Prairie Annual Quilt Show will take place at the Life Together Center (located at 3625 N. Sheridan Road in Peoria) from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Featuring vendors and vendor demos, two raffle quilts, quilt appraisals, a boutique with baskets & quilts plus a sit and sew for charity, admission is $7, $10 for a 2-day pass $1 for ages 6 - 12 and free for ages under 5. For more information visit 
The
Tianguis Mexican Outdoor Market will take place at the Casa de Arte (located at 306 Pecan in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Taking place every Saturday through September, find live music, food and vendors. For more information, visit 
A Vendor/Crafter/Health
Fair with a Cruise-in will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm. Featuring over 70 vendors, crafters and health care advocates including the UnityPoint Health Wellmobile, there will also be face painting, a magician, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a Deals 'N Steals yard sale and more. Outside the Dome will be the Central Illinois Cruisers with a DJ playing 50's tunes. Children can explore a Pekin fire
truck from Noon - 1 pm and enjoy Kona Ice shaved ice treats from noon - 2 pm as well as Avanti's food. Admission and parking are free. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, click 
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
6th Annual Native Americans Speak event will take place at Shore Acres Park (located at 100 Park Blvd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Featuring storytelling, speakers, craft vendors, food including frybread and Indian tacos plus a pow wow with music and dance. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The 30th Annual Duck
Race will kick off at Noon with the race on Saturday beginning at Noon at Eastside Centre in East Peoria. A fundraiser for the organization, the cost to adopt a duck is $5. Winning ducks are selected at random and prizes include a $5,000 cash grand prize plus gift cards to popular retail stores and restaurants. All proceeds benefit the Center for Prevention of Abuse. For more information and to adopt ducks, visit 
Concert in
the Vineyard will present Aileeah Colgan 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
Derel Monteith Trio will perform at Knuckles Pizza (located at 1719 W Woodside Dr. in Dunlap) on Saturday from 7 - 10 pm. Featuring a tribute to pianist Thelonious Monk. Derel Monteith will lead an evening of Monk compositions from the piano and will be joined by Larry Harms on saxophone, Nikki Malley on vibraphone, Andy Crawford on bass, and Jason Brannon on drums. Admission is free. For more information, click