Itoo Supper, Bradley Basketball, Rivermen, Dancing with the Stars & Sports Auction and Card Show
Published: Thu, 11/01/18
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Zoobrew & Wine
Too! will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 - 8 pm. Socialize and sample a selection of beer and fine wine from local vendors as you explore Africa! after hours. Featuring appetizers, dessert, a raffle, and live music, guests must be aged 21 or over to attend. Tickets are $75 and are available along with more information by calling 309-681-3500 or online at 
The Greater
Peoria League of Women Voters will host "An Overview of Existing and Needed Affordable Housing in Peoria" at Advanced Medical Transport (located at 1718 N Sterling Ave, Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 7 pm. Jane Genzel, Executive director of Peoria Opportunities Foundation, which has been involved in the New Hope Apartments for previously homeless individuals, various East Bluff projects and senior housing projects, will be the speaker. Admission is free. For more
information, call 309-253-9594.
The
Bradley Braves will take on Carroll University in their season opener at the Peoria Civic Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Tickets range from $8 to $45 and are available at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
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 
Kate Willett
will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and Friday and Saturday at 7:45 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $10 for the Thursday show and $15 for all other shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
Jo Koy will
perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $41 and $51 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
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 Cousin Eddie 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. 
Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center will feature a dance lesson from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero also on Friday 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 
Green View's
Annual Christmas Open House will take place at Green View Garden Center (located at 2700 W Cedar Hills Dr. in Dunlap) from 8 am - 5 pm on Friday & Saturday and from 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Featuring specials and promotions in addition to complimentary refreshments, bring in a non-perishable food item for a local food bank to be entered into a Christmas basket drawing. For more information, visit 
The Unity Point
Methodist Service League Gift Show will take place at the Unity Point Atrium,(located at 900 N. Main St. in Peoria) from 3 - 6 pm on Friday and from 8 am - 1 pm on Saturday. Featuring handmade items, baked goods, floral arrangements, toys for all ages, and a raffle, admission and parking are free. All proceeds benefit UnityPoint Health patient care. For more information, visit 
A preview
of the film A Golden Cross to Bear: A Story of the 33rd Division in World War I will take place at the Riverfront Museum on Friday beginning at 6 pm. The WTVP preview screening of the five-time Emmy nominated film will have a Q & A session after the film with filmmaker Kane Farabaugh and producer Roger Amm. Admission is free, however registration is required and may be made by calling 309-495-0547 or online 
The
CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at 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 
The
Peoria Rivermen will take on the Quad City Storm in their season opener at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets range from $11 to $21 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
Enjoy Peoria's evening
skyline with a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Live entertainment is provided and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens 55 and up, and $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 and infants are free. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
Hoobastank
will perform at the Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $28 in advance or $30 the day of the show and are available at the box office or online at 
Ghost: A Pale Tour
Named Death will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $39.50, $49.50 and $69.50 and will increase by $5.50 per ticket the day of the show and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
The
6th Annual Tracy Trot Run/Walk will take place on the East Peoria Riverfront behind the East Peoria Wal-Mart at 401 River Road on Saturday beginning at 6:30 am. The event is a fundrasier for pancreatic cancer research at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and to Illinois Cancer Care. Hosted by the Theresa Tracy Strive to Survive charitable foundation, cost is $35 for adults and $25 for ages 18 & under and registration and more information is available at
The YMCA
(located at 7000 N. Fleming Ln. in Peoria) will host a Senior Health Expo on Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm. Featuring group fitness classes including yoga, cycling, Zumba & Silver Sneakers Circuit, healthy eating food demonstrations, workshops & vendors & resources plus lunch is included for the first 100 participants registered. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The
2nd Annual Holiday Art Market will be held at Weaver Ridge Golf Club (located at 5100 N Weaverridge Blvd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. Hosted by the Illinois Art League, this is a juried fine art market featuring central Illinois artists. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The YWCA of Pekin's
5th Annual Spread the Word (located at 315 Buena Vista Ave. in Pekin) will take place on Saturday from 10:30 am - 2 pm. The event's goal is to raise awareness for the cause of adult literacy by playing a variety of Scrabble games and includes breakfast from Dunkin' Donuts and lunch from Subway with full registration. Half day options are available. A raffle for a 2-in-1 laptop as well a silent auction will also take place. Cost is $25 for adults, $20 for students aged 12 - 18 or
for a half day registration and is available by calling 309-347-2104. For more information, click 
Pasta for
Patriots will take place at the Elks Lodge (located at 1 Elks Drive in Peoria) on Saturday from 4 - 7 pm. Tickets are $7 for the general public and $5 for Veterans and children under 12. The spaghetti dinner, hosted by the Illinois Valley Fuller Center, features live music by Jazz Musician John Miller and a silent auction benefiting Illinois Valley Fuller Center to assist Tri County Veterans with home repairs. To order tickets or for information, call 309-363-3737 or visit 
CASA of Peoria County will
present the 13th Annual CASAblanca Dancing with the Stars fundraiser at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. The dance competition features local "celebrities" each paired with a talented instructor. Dancers will vie for the People's Choice Award, to be determined by online voting, and Critics' Choice Award, determined by judges and guests that evening. Tickets are $200 and are available by calling 309-669-2939. For more
information, visit 
Enjoy live music with
Black Velvet at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of
the Street Survivors Farewell Tour will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $29.50, $49.50, $69.50, $99.50, $199.50, $275 and $350 and are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
Here Come the
Mummies will perform at the Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 the day of the show and are available at the box office or online at 
The
6th Annual EDGE Run will take place on the Methodist College campus (located at 7600 N. Academic Dr. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 8 am. Featuring a 5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk, with a quarter-mile Kids' Run for children up to age 10, registration is $35 for the 5k, $40 for the 10k and $5 for the Kids Run and proceeds will support scholarships for Methodist College students. For more information and to register, visit 
The Sports Auction
and Card Show will take place on Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm at the Peoria RiverPlex. Featuring a silent auction, a raffle drawing and sports card vendors available to buy, sell or trade their sports cards and collectibles, the live auction will begin at 2 pm and includes autographed sports memorabilia and season tickets. Admission is $1 for ages 13 and over and free for kids aged 12 & under and raffle tickets are $10. For more information call 309-681-2868 or visit 
Celebrate Peoria: Dia
de los Muertos will take place at the Peoria Playhouse (located at 2218 North Prospect Road in
An Astronomy
Day will be held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Sunday from 1- 4 pm. Featuring hands-on astronomy activities, all museum exhibitions & daytime planetarium shows will have free admission. Giant Screen Theater film tickets are regular price. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
Corn Stock for Kids will host
Audition Workshops at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in Upper Bradley Park in Peoria) on Sunday with the acting workshop running from 1 - 3 pm and the vocal workshop running from 3 - 5 pm. For the acting workshop, students between 7 - 18 will present their memorized monologue to a panel, who will work with the student on vocal inflection, timing, dynamics, and overall presentation. For the vocal workshop, students should bring a prepared and memorized audition song along
with sheet music for the provided accompanist. The audition panel will provide feedback on song choice, performance, and give them tips that will help them with future musical auditions in the area. Participants are welcome to attend both workshops. Cost to participate is $12 per child per workshop, which gives the child a 20 minute period to work with the coaches. There is a limit of 20 per workshop. To register, click 
The Heart of Illinois Chorus
will present "Need a Little Christmas - Spirit" at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located 1 College Drive in East Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens and children 10 and under are free and are available at the box office, by calling 309-310-3584 or at