Hopscotch, Gilbert Gottfried, Winter RiverFront MarketMusic Educators Concert, Lipstick & Lip Sync & Winterfest
Published: Thu, 01/24/19
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A Veterans Art Exhibit
continues through January 30th at the Peoria Public Library in downtown Peoria daily from 9 am - 6 pm. View a wide range of artistic expression, all created by area veterans. Some were artists before they served, while others are using art to understand their military experience. Organized by 22VA, a group of veteran artists who help other veterans express themselves through visual and creative arts. Their goal is to reduce the number of veteran suicides which claim the lives of 22 veterans a
day - more than double the rate for the civilian population. Admission is free. For more information, click 
HopScotch 2019 will take place at the
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum (located at 2218 N Prospect Road in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 9 pm. Featuring signature cocktails and craft beers from local vendors and brewers, a live auction and music provided by Projekts. Tickets are $75 per person or $100 for VIP tickets and include unlimited beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres. VIP tickets also include a whiskey tasting with Hugh Higgins from Hearth and access to a special VIP lounge. For more information or to order
tickets online, visit 
Peoria Academy's Annual
Multicultural Night will take place at the school (located at 2711 W. Willow Knolls in Peoria) on Friday from 5:30 - 8 pm. Featuring food, music and performances from around the world representing the diverse cultures at the school, admission is free. Food tickets are $1 each. For more information, call 309-692-7570 or visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Vinyl Tap 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 
Gilbert Gottfried will perform at the
Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) at 7:15 pm and 9:45 pm on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $25 or $35 for VIP seating (Friday performances only) and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or visiting 
At Eternity's Gate will be
presented at the Giant Screen Theatre in the Peoria Riverfront Museum at 6 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 4 pm on Sunday. The critically acclaimed biographical drama film about the final years of painter Vincent van Gogh's life, it stars Academy Award-nominee Willem Dafoe. Co-sponsored by the Fine Arts Society of Peoria, tickets are $8.50 for adult members, $7.50 for senior citizen members and $6.50 for child members or $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for senior citizens and $8.50 for children
and are available at the box office or online at 
The Illinois High School
Ten-Minute Play Festival will take place at Eureka College's Pritchard Theatre (located at 300 College Avenue in Eureka) at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. Seven plays all written by high school students from all around Illinois will be produced by Eureka College students. Tickets are pay-what-you-decide. Make reservations by emailing 
The Illinois Music Educators
Conference (IMEC) All-State Jazz Night Concert will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, visit 
FamilyCore's Frosty 5K and Dog Walk
will take place at the Gateway Building (located at 200 NE Water St. in downtown Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am for runners and 9:05 am for walkers and dog walkers with an awards ceremony at the conclusion. Registration is $30 in advance or $40 the day of the race, $65 for families of 3 or 4 and $25 for walkers. For more information and to register, visit 
A Winter RiverFront Market
will take place indoors in the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 8 am - Noon. Featuring local winter produce, meat, eggs, popcorn, baked goods and treats from local vendors, Zion Co. coffee, local art, live music by Mr. Charlie, balloons by Unique Twist and more, admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Illinois Music Educators Conference (IMEC)
All-State and Honors Concerts will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday at 1 pm and 3:30 pm. Both concerts feature orchestra and choral performances. The All-State Elementary Concert will take place in Room 400 beginning at Noon. Admission is $5 for the general public for all three concerts and are available at the door. For more information, visit 
Miss Flo's Lipstick & Lip Sync
Fundraiser will take place at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located at 1700 N Park Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Featuring live music by Chase, alcoholic beverages for adults, light snacks, raffle baskets and 50/50 drawing, plus live local theatre performers and drag performers lip syncing well-known hits, tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple. For more information and for online tickets, visit 
The Peoria Historical Society
Trivia Night will take place at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 Water St. in downtown Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring trivia entirely about Peoria - past and present - mulligans (free answers) will be available along with a Wine Pull. Tickets are $25 each or $200 for a team of eight. Beverages and snacks may be brought in or will also be available through the Rhythm Kitchen. For tickets, call 309-674-1920.
The Heritage Ensemble will present its
20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Choral Celebration at the Performing Arts Center (located at 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, $8 for students and are available at the ICC box office, by calling 309-694-5136 or online at 
Winterfest will be held at the Lindenhof (located at
7601 N Harker Dr. in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Featuring a German buffet including smoked pork loin, Schnitzel vom Schwein, parmesan chicken, frikadellen (German meatballs), German potatoe salad, mashed potatoes & gravy green beans, spaetzle, sauerkraut and and mixed vegetables casserole, bread and salad plus hot chocolate or coffee for $12 for adults, kids 6-10 are $6. Kids 5 and under are free and are encouraged to come in costume. Dessert is $2. Live entertainment will be
provided by the Terry Bredenburg and Bob and Judy on the accordion. Hot mugs of glühwein (hot spiced wine), bock and doppelbock beers in addition to the normal beer options will be available for purchase also. For reservations or more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit