Rivermen Playoffs, Pekin Kids' Festival, Music of Easter, Music in the Museum & Legacy of Love
Published: Thu, 04/11/19
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The Kids Clothing Consignment Sale will
be held at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 W. Northmoor Drive in Peoria) until 7 pm tonight (Thursday), from 9 am - 7 pm on Friday and from 9 am - 2 pm on Saturday. Central Illinois largest semi-annual kids clothing consignment sale, find gently-used children's clothing in sizes newborn to 20 and juniors, toys, baby equipment and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Peoria Speaks: the Legalization
of Marijuana will be presented at the North Branch of the Peoria Public Library (located at 3001 West Grand Parkway in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) from 6 - 7:30 pm. Featuring Monica Hendrickson, Public Health Administrator at Peoria City/County Health Department, who will share information about how various states have dealt with the legalization of marijuana with a discussion following the presentation. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Chiefs will take on Wisconsin
at Dozer Park (located at 730 SW Jefferson Ave) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6:35 pm. Individual tickets are $15 for advance dugout seating, $13 for advance field seating and $9 for lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at 
Improbable Fiction will be presented by
Eureka College at Pritchard Theatre (located at 300 E College Ave. in Eureka) at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday) through Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are pay-what-you-decide with all proceeds going to purchasing playwriting software for Eureka College students and are available by emailing 
Jeff Bailey will perform at the Jukebox
Comedy Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 for Thursday and $20 for Friday and Saturday and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or at 
2nd Fridays in Peoria Heights will take
place at Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) on Friday from 4 - 8 pm. Local artists will display their work featuring glass, pottery, paintings, photography and jewelry. For more information, call 309-693-6180.
Fish & Chicken Dinners will be served
at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria) on Friday from 4:30 - 7 pm. Featuring catfish, walleye, shrimp, fried chicken with fries or baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans and coffee and iced tea, prices are $8 - $13. A cash bar, desserts, carry outs and kids meals are also available. For more information, click 
Parent's Night Out will take place
at the YMCA (located at 7000 North Fleming Lane in Peoria) from 5:30 - 9 pm. Kids aged 3 -11 will enjoy movies, Easter egg decorating, pizza and more. Children must be able to use the restroom on their own to attend. Pre-registration is required with a $15 per child fee for members and $25 per child for non-members and $5 for each additional sibling. For more information, call 309-692-7631or visit 
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature The Deep Hollow 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 1st annual Great Egg Scramble will
take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday from 6-10 pm. Benefitting the United Stroke Alliance, it's a 21+ Easter Egg Hunt-themed party, where teams of four will search for prize-filled eggs plus enjoy appetizers and a cash bar from Barrack's Cater Inn, raffles and live music by Three & a Half Men. Tickets are $50 or $300 for a team of 4 and are available 
Scary Poppins, a Murder-Mystery Dinner,
will be presented at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt 9 in Mackinaw) on Friday and Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $47 per person and are available by calling 309-359-9463 or online at 
The Peoria Rivermen
will take on the Roanoke R.Y. Dawgs in Game 2 of the SPHL Challenge at Owens Center (located at 1019 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) beginning at 7:15 pm. Game 3 (if needed) will also take place at Owens Center on Saturday beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets are $15 by phone at 309-676-1040 or online 
The Blue Window will be presented at the
ICC Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre on the East Peoria campus beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $8 for the general public and $6 for students and senior citizens and are available at the box office, by calling 309-694-5136 at 
Eric Gales will perform at Monarch Music
Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show. For tickets, visit 
The 2019 Military Retiree Appreciation Day
will take place at the at the Itoo Hall (located at 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria) on Saturday from 7:15 am until 2:30 pm. Featuring resources in one place for retired and pre-retiree military members from all branches of service, as well as widowers and spouses of retirees with presentations from elected representatives about legislation that may impact benefits, along with legal issues and counseling. Services provided include updating administrative records
and ID cards, as well as health screenings. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Annual I Run With
Survivors 5K and 1 Mile Walk will take place in the Levee District in East Peoria on Saturday beginning at 8 am. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, all ages may participate on the stroller, wheelchair and pet friendly course. Fees are $40 for adults, $25 for ages 4 - 17 and free for ages 3 and under and benefit the Center for the Prevention of Abuse For more information and to register, visit 
The Mommy Moments Annual Kids Consignment
Sale will take place at First United Methodist Church (located at 116 NE Perry Ave in Peoria) on Saturday from 8 am - 12 pm. Featuring clothing for all seasons and ranges in sizes from Newborn - 14, all items are new or gently used and benefits Mommy Moments. Admission is free. For more information, click 
Makers Market Spring Fling will take
place at Three Sisters Park (located at 17189 N State Rte 29 in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm. Featuring vendors with boutique style booth selling handmade and vintage products, live music, food trucks, a cash bar plus a Kids Korner, admission is $5 or free for kids 15 and under. For more information, click 
The Pekin Kids' Festival
will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm. Featuring inflatables from Fun on the Run, Toddler Town, a Carnival Ride, Batman, Batgirl & Green Lantern from 11 am - Noon plus Julie K will perform at 2 pm, admission is $6 per person or a family-four-pack is $20 at the door. For more information, visit 
Eggs on the Prairie will take place at
the Shoppes at Grand Prairie (located at 5201 W War Memorial Dr. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Featuring games, goody bags, a bouncy house, balloons and photos with the Easter Bunny, admission is free. 
The Spring Used Book Sale
will take place at the Noble Center (located at 1013 W Lake Ave. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday from Noon - 5 pm and Monday from Noon - 7 pm. Get 50% off purchases on Sunday and 75% off purchases Monday. For information, call 309-681-2681 or visit 
An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at
the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - noon. For kids through 9 years, each age group has their own designated hunt time. Cost is $3.50 for child members, $10 for child non-members, and $9.75 for adult non-members. For more information, visit 
The Central Illinois Autism Association's
Craft & Vendor Show will take place at the Pekin Moose Lodge (located at 2605 Broadway St in Pekin) on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. The event will feature 40 crafter and vendor booths and a silent auction, and all proceeds will benefit the Central Illinois Autism Association. For more information, visit 
ICC's 15th Annual International Fair
will take place on their Peoria Campus (located at 5407 N University St. in Peoria) on Saturday from Noon - 3 pm. Meet international students and celebrate their cultures through displays, food, music, and dance plus a fashion show of traditional clothing modeled by ICC students plus a martial arts demonstration. Admission donation is $3 or free for ages 10 and under. For more information, call 309-694-8424.
Peoria-based Romance Author Harley Easton
along with Midwest romance authors NJ Cole, Oliver Durant, and C.J. Fisher plus Chicago audio book narrator Abigail Rakocy will present story readings, author discussions and book signings at the Peoria Public Library, North Branch (located at3001 West Grand Parkway in Peoria) on Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. Bradley University graduates Easton and Rakocy will discuss how their years at the university impacts their art. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Chemistry Demonstrations will take
place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission to the Museum is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60+ and $9 for youth 3 - 17. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria (located at 100 Water St. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. The cast will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds. Tickets are $50 per person for adults and $25 per person for ages 4-15 and include a Prime Rib buffet, entertainment and the cruise. A cash bar will be available. For more information, visit 
Pub Night Under the Stars will take
place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Enjoy up to 3 beers and food while learning about the current night sky. Relive the epic trip of Yuri Gagarin who became the first human to enter space in 1961. For ages 21 and older, tickets are $30 for museum members and $36 for the public. To register and for more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
Nathan Taylor & Friends will perform
at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Music of Easter
will be presented at Crossroads United Methodist Church (located at 1420 N Main Street in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring Shawn Degenhart and the GospelFest Singers, admission is free, however a love offering will be collected. For more information, visit 
A Barn Dance will take place
at Shore Acres Clubhouse (located at 100 Park Blvd in Chillicothe) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring Too Old to be Controlled providing live music, Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze teaching dances, all experience levels are welcome. You're encouraged to bring a snack to share and a water bottle. Admission is $7 with a $20 maximum for families and newcomer admission is $2. For more information, call 309-868-7163 or 309-274-2228.
The Heartland Festival will present Heartland
Portraits at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N Wilmor Rd in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Featuring three giant screens displaying images by and of our community, with photochoreography by Westwater Arts, tickets are $38 for adults and $10 for students and are available at 
Whiskey City Burlesque will present
"It's Not Me, It's You - A Burlesque Love Story" at the Central Illinois Ballet Black Box Theatre (located at 830 W Main St in Peoria) at 8 pm on Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. This event is suitable for ages 18+. For tickets, click 
An all you can eat Pancake and
Sausage Breakfast will be held at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N Harker Ave in Peoria) on Sunday from 8:30 am - 2 pm . Featuring pancakes, sausage, applesauce, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee, a full service cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12 cash and checks only. For more information, call 309-691-7484 or 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 
Old Domination will perform at
Grossinger Motors Arena (located at 101 S Madison St in Bloomington) on Sunday beginning at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $32.50 - $62.50 and are available at 
Music in the Museum: 50,000 Notes Encore
will take place in the Grand Lobby of the Riverfront Museum on Sunday beginning at 6:30 pm. Featuring French piccolo player Jean-Louis Beaumadier's return to Peoria, a reception with champagne and desserts will follow. Tickets are $20 for Museum members and $25 for the public. For more information and for tickets, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The 7th Annual Jim Maloof
Legacy of Love will take place at the ICC Performing Arts Center Main Stage Theatre on the East Peoria campus on Monday beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $8 with proceeds benefitting St. Jude's Children's Hospital and are available at the box office, by calling 309-694-5136 at