Chiefs, Blues Fest, Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival & Labor Day Parade & Picnic
Published: Thu, 08/30/18
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The Classic
Film Series will feature Touch of Evil 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 Peoria
Chiefs will take on Kane County tonight (Thursday) & 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 
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 30th Annual Peoria Blues Heritage Music
Festival will take place at Festival Park and CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing beginning at 6:30 pm on Friday and at 1 pm on Saturday. Featuring Buddy Guy, Robert Cray Band, Billy Strings, Ben Folds, Shooter Jennings, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Anthony Gomes, Brandon "Taz" Niederauer, Roosevelt Collier and Sam Williams as headliners, tickets are $65 for both days, $40 for Friday only, $40 for Saturday only with VIP upgrades available which include VIP parking, seating and
drink discounts. For a full schedule and band listing, visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the
Contemporary Art Center will feature Rosser Brothers Band 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 
Enjoy live music with the
Mark Tonelli Trio 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 
The
Annual Amateur Comedy Tournament will take place at Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm for $10 with the finals on Saturday at 8 pm for $12. For tickets and more information, visit 
Killer of Giants: A
Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne will perform at the Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the day of the show and are available at the box office or online at 
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
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 
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 
A Sightseeing
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria at 11 am and at 2 pm on Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. 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 
Projekts will
perform at the Noir Tapas and Rendezvous Lounge (located at 4606 A N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) on Saturday beginning at 6:45 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Concert in the Vineyard will
present Jammsammich 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 
Lake Street
Dive will perform at the Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $34.25 in advance for general admission or $39.25 for Loft seating or $39.25 the day of the show and $44.25 for the Loft seating and are available at the box office or online at 
The Annual Grape Stomp
and Harvest Festival will take place at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Featuring wine tasting all day, food and live music from The Shake plus a "Lucy" Look-a-Like contest and face painting, admission is $5 per person or free for ages under 12. For more information, visit 
Celebrate Peoria: Eid
ul Adha will take place at the Peoria PlayHouse (located within Glen Oak Park in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 5 pm. Learn about Peoria's Muslim community as well as the Eid ul Adha holiday by making a prayer rug bookmark. Also learn about science and Islam, get a temporary henna tattoo, try on traditional Islamic attire form the world and more. Admission is $8.50 for ages 1 - 64, $7.50 for senior citizens aged 65+ and for ages under 1 and members. For more information, visit
The 2018 Labor Day
Parade with over 100 entries of various trade unions will take place on Monday beginning at 10 am starting on Monroe St. at Fulton St, heading north to Main St. and straight down to the riverfront. The Picnic will take place following the parade until 2 pm at Festival Park next to the Gateway Building. Admission is free. Food and live entertainment will be provided. For more information visit 
The
IVY Club Invitational Cardboard Boat Race (located at 5102 N Galena Rd, Peoria Heights) will take place on Monday with boat a presentation and display beginning at noon and racing beginning at 2 pm. Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association, Central Illinois Chapter, there will be prizes for racing plus sandwiches and beverages will be available. Cost to register a boat is $50. For more information, call 309-682-5419 or visit