IHSA Boys Basketcall, Blarney Blitz 5K, St, Pat's Day Party, St. Pat's Parade & WWE
Published: Thu, 03/14/19
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The Annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale
continues until Monday through individual girl scouts or through locations throughout the Central Illinois area as well as online. For full information about where and when cookies are available, visit 
The IHSA 1A/2A Three-Point Shootout will
take place in the Peoria Civic Center Arena tonight (Thursday) beginning at 5 pm. Admission is free. Part of the IHSA Boy's Basketball Tournament, taking place on Friday and Saturday, tickets for the games are available at 
The March Madness Experience
will take place at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 - 8:30 pm, on Friday from 10 am - 8:30 pm and on Saturday from 10 am - 6:30 pm. Featuring family oriented fun, games and exhibits, admission is free with a tournament game ticket or $2 without. For more information, visit 
A Candidate Forum will
take place at the First Baptist Church (located at 411 W. Lake St. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Featuring candidates for Peoria Park Board president and Peoria Public Schools central district, admission is free. Hosted by the The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria, find more information, visit 
St. Jude Flicks & Food will take place at the Warehouse on State
(located at 736 SW Washington St in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6 pm. Featuring a four course meal and craft cocktails corresponding with popular movies from the 1990's, participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters. Tickets are $100 per person or $800 for a table of 8. For more information and to RSVP, call or 309-687-0039.
Brett Erickson will perform at the
Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm and on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm. Tickets are $12 for the Thursday performance and $15 for all other shows and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or at 
The IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament will
take place on Friday & Saturday in the Peoria Civic Center Arena with games at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm on both days. Tickets for each game are $11 are available at the at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800- 745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at 
The Maggie Bertram Foundation
Irish Fest will take place at Holy Family School (located at 2329 W Reservoir Blvd. in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 4 pm. Featuring a fish fry plus live music, Irish dancing and Irish spirits as well as the Unique Twist, Fun on the Run and a classic cake walk. Admission is free. for more information, click 
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 range from $8 - $13. A cash bar, desserts, carry outs and kids meals are also available. For more information, click 
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Chicken Shack 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 also on Friday from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. A cash bar will be available. Admission is $4 for members or $7 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822
or visit 
The Fowl Play
Fundraiser will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Featuring drinks and fowl fare plus a raffle and games, you can explore the museum's galleries and current exhibition American Decoy: The Invention. Dexter O'Neal and the Funkyard will provide live entertainment. Tickets are $75 and are available by calling 309-686-7000 or online at 
The Hills are Alive with the Sound of
Murder, a Murder-Mystery Dinner will be presented at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt 9 in Mackinaw) Friday and Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Admission is $47 per person. Reservations are required and are available by calling 309-359-9463 or online at 
The Blarney Blitz 5K,
Central Illinois' St. Patrick's Day themed race, will take place on Saturday along Peoria's riverfront with the start and finish outside of Kelleher's Irish Pub (located at 619 SW Water St. in Peoria) beginning at 8 am. Participants will receive a race specific beer glass, 1 drink token and party beads. Prizes will be awarded in several categories and the after party will feature the band Turas. Registration is $40 through Friday or $45 on race day. To register and for more
information, visit 
Peoria Mothers of Twins
Spring 2019 Clothing and Equipment Sale will take place at the Peoria Riverplex (located at 600 NE Water Street in downtown Peoria) on Saturday from 8 am - Noon. Featuring clothing for infants and children, sizes preemie to juniors plus strollers, car seats, toys, books, shoes, nursery decorations, bibs, blankets, maternity clothing, diaper bags and more, admission is free. For more information, click 
A St. Patrick's Day
Party will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm. Featuring themed activities and animal programs, admission is for $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-12, free for ages 2 & under and WPP members. There will also be themed food available for sale. For more information, visit 
My Amazing Body: Lovely Lungs will
take place at the Riverfront Museum Illinois River Classroom on Saturday from 1 - 2 pm. Using large displays and interactive models to capture the attention of elementary students, families with all ages of children are welcome. Admission is free for members and with paid admission to the Museum, which is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens aged 60+ and students with ID or $9 for ages 3 - 17. For more information, visit 
Corn Stock Theatre will host a
Get Acquainted Meeting at the theatre center (located in upper Bradley Park in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. Learn about their upcoming 2019 summer season from the directors and creative teams for all 5 shows who will discuss auditions, describe the vision for their shows. Also enjoy live entertainment preview from the shows. Volunteers are welcome in all areas of the theatre, including set designers & decorators, hair & make up technicians, set & sound
crews, props, ushers, plus concession stand and box office volunteers. Admission is free. For more information, click 
The Spirit of Peoria will host a Murder Mystery
Dinner Cruise (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. Featuring a prime rib buffet, entertainment and the cruise, cost is $50 for adults and $25 for ages 4-15. A cash bar will be available. For more information, visit 
Enjoy live music with The Whiskey Trust
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 
As I Lay Dying will perform at Monarch
Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of show and are available at the box office or online at 
Cherish the Ladies will join the
Heartland Festival Orchestra at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor Road in Washington) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $38 for adults and $10 for students and are available at 
The Starlets will perform at the
Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center in East Peoria on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. The Starlets are inspired by iconic groups including The Ronettes, The Angels, The Shirelles, The Chordettes and The Supremes. Tickets are $26 for adults and $16 for students and are available by calling 309-694-5136 or visit 
The 2019 St. Patrick's Day
Parade will take place on on Sunday beginning at 2 pm starting at the corners of Hancock and Monroe in downtown Peoria. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Prairie Wind Ensemble will present
their spring concert at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East Peoria on Sunday beginning at at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. For tickets and more information, call 309-694-5136 or visit 
WWE Live: Road to Wrestlemania will take
in the Peoria Civic Center on Sunday at 7 pm. Ticket are $18, $28, $43, $58 $73 and $108 and are available at the Civic Center box office, by calling 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at