A Chorus Line, Chiefs, Civil War Days, Spring Market, Stars on Ice, Maifest & Double Dare Live
Published: Thu, 05/02/19
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Quarter Auction will be held at the Peoria Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America (located at 1125 Spring Bay Road in East Peoria) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. Paddles are $1 each or 6 for $5. Proceeds benefit Angels Among Us Fund which helps families with children of suicide loss survivors. For more information, click 
Madagascar Jr.
will be presented by Nitsch Theatre Arts at Pritchard Theatre on the Eureka College campus (located at 300 E College Ave. in Eureka) at 6:30 pm tonight (Thursday) & Friday and at 2 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are $11. For more information, click 
The Peoria
Chiefs will take on Dayton at Dozer Park tonight (Thursday) at 6:35 pm. The also take on Bowling Green beginning at 6:35 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 5:05 pm on Sunday. 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 
"The History of
America in 101 Objects" will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theatre tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Featuring Dr. Richard Kurin, Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador at Large for the Smithsonian Institution, who will discuss the Smithsonian's 101 American Inventions Objects literary exhibition, admission is free for museum members and $8 for adults. For more information, visit 
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, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Rapper Lil Baby &
Friends will perform at Grossinger Motors Arena (located at 101 S Madison St in Bloomington) tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Ticket prices range from $39 to $89 and can be purchased at 
Sense And
Sensibility continues at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley campus tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $8 for students from any school and are available at the Hartmann Center Box Office, by calling 309-677-2650 or online at 
Whisper & Shout
will take place at the Contemporary Art Center on 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 also on Friday from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero 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 
Morton Civil War Days
will take place in Southwood Park (located at 529 S Nebraska Ave. in Morton) from 9 am - 3 pm on Friday, from 9 am - 9:30 pm on Saturday and from 9 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Featuring battle demonstrations, authentic camp sites, artillery drills, a candy cannon, a period ball on Saturday night, a regimental band, an infantry military hospital, a kid's scavenger hunt and a Civil War church service, admission is free. For more information, visit 
The
Annual Spring Plant Sale will take place at Luthy Botanical Garden (located at 2520 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm each day. A variety of plants will be available for sale, including perennials, ornamental grasses, and vegetables. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Annual Brats for
the Cure event will take place at Schnuck's (located at 4800 N. University St. in Peoria) from 11 am - 6 pm on Friday and Saturday. The Johnsonville Brats Truck will be serving brats , chips & drink with group orders are available for meal orders of 15 or more in the city of Peoria for delivery or pickup. All proceeds benefit the Race for the Cure. For more information, visit 
The 2019 Gerald M.
Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration continues at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza from 11 am - 1:30 pm on Friday and weekdays through May 17. Celebrating the talents of over 12,000 students from 100 schools from pre-K -12th grade from seven Central Illinois counties who will perform, exhibit and demonstrate their talents in the fine and applied arts. For more information and a schedule, visit 
The
48th Annual Pekin AMBUCS Charity Auction will be held at the Veterans Memorial Arena (located at 250 Red Bud Dr. in Pekin) on Friday beginning at 5 pm. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Pekin, Pekin YWCA, AmTrykes, AMBUCS Good Bears, scholarships for therapists and many other local charities. For more information, visit 
The
CIAO First Fridays Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Contemporary Art Center, the Peoria Art Guild, Studios on Sheridan and the Prairie Center of the Arts where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. For a complete map of locations, visit 
An old-fashioned Barn
Dance will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 East Boy Scout Road in Chillicothe) on Friday at 7 pm. Turas will provide live music and callers Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze will teach the dances. Beginners, singles and families are welcome. Suggested donation is $7, with a $20 maximum for families. For more information and directions, call 309-868-7163 or 274-2228.
Etta May will
perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and 9:15 pm. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or at 
A Little Night
Music will be performed by the Peoria Area Civic Chorale at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N Wilmor Rd in Washington) at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Featuring special guest Dimitri German, Friday's concert will also showcase a special 75 voice 4th grade Festival Chorus comprised of students from area schools. Tickets are $20 adults and $8 for students through college, with a group rate of $18 for 10 adults or more. For tickets and more information, cal 309-693-6725, or
visit 
Motionless in White and
Atreyu will perform at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $30 day of show. For tickets and more information, visit 
Enjoy
Peoria's evening skyline with a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a cash bar, 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 
Breakfast with the
Lions will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N. Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 -10 am. Enjoy a light breakfast while learning about the lions, then head down to their exhibit and see them enjoy their breakfast too. Cost is $10 for adult members and $7 for child members, and $19 for adult non-members and $13 for child non-members. Registration is required and may be made by call 309-681-3559. For more information, visit 
A Spring
Market will take place at the Studios On Sheridan (located at 929 N. Sheridan Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Featuring live music, vendors inside and outside plus several food trucks, admission is free. For more information, click 
Pollinator Family
Day will take place in the lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum from 11 am - 2 pm. Learn all about pollinators and native plants presented in partnership with the Heart of Illinois Sierra Club. Pollinator Day activities are free, however regular admission applies to exhibits which is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens aged 60+ and students with ID and $9 for ages 3 - 17. For more information, visit 
The Wheels O' Time Museum
(located at 1710 W Woodside Drive in Dunlap) will present a Dedication Ceremony for the LeTourneau steel house on Saturday beginning at 11 am. A cooperative project of the Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation, the Peoria Historical Society and the Museum, it is now open to visitors. For memberships and more information, visit 
Wands for St.
Jude will take place at the Butler Haynes Park building (located at 9424 S Mapleton Rd in Mapleton) on Saturday from 12 - 4 pm. Featuring charms, potions, herbology, flying class, wands, magical creatures, fantastic beasts, flying cars and more, registration is $20 for all ages which includes 4 classes. For more information, visit 
A Sightseeing
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday & Sunday from 2 - 3:30 pm. 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 
A
Maker Workshop: High Tech Fashion will take place at the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum (located within Glen Oak Park) on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm. Create accessories such as bracelets, hairclips and buttons and then light them up using conductive thread and basic circuitry. Designed for kids 3-12, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for kids is $12 for members and $18 for non members which includes Museum admission or regular admission for adults which
is $8.50 or $7.50 for ages 65 & over. Find more information and register at 
The
Peoria International Choir will present their Spring Concert at First Christian Church (located at 6400 N University St. in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. The theme of the concert is "Mother's Love" with suggested donations of $10 per adult, $20 for a family or $5 for senior citizens aged 65+. For more information, call 309-657-9384 or visit 
Stars on Ice
will perform at Grossinger Motors Arena (located at 101 S Madison St in Bloomington) on Saturday beginning at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $45 to $65 and are available at the box office, all Ticketmaster locations or online at 
The
Dirty Heads will perform at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets are $29.75 in advance and $32.75 the day of the show. For tickets and more information, visit
The Angels Among Us
Craft and Vendor Show will take place at the East Peoria Festival Building (located at 2200 E Washington St. in East Peoria) on Sunday from 10 am -3 pm. Admission is free. For more information, click 
The Peoria German-American
Society will host its Annual Maifest at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Activities include a Maipole ribbon dance and live German entertainment including dancing, singing, alphorns plus Al's Pals Polka Band, activities for kids plus German foods, wines and Maibock beer. Admission is free. EPIC will also be selling plants and vegetable starts. For more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit 
The
HUMANe 5k Race and Walk will take place at Laura Bradley Park (located at 1314 N Park Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 1 pm. Benefiting the Peoria Humane Society, the cost to participate is $20 in advance or $25 on race day. To register and for more information, call 309-682-9015 or visit 
The
Philharmonic Chorale will be perform at the ICC Performing Arts Center Main Stage Theatre on the East Peoria campus on Sunday beginning at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens and are available at the box office, by calling 309-694-5136 at 
Double Dare Live
will take place in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday beginning at 7 pm. Based on the television show Double Dare, tickets range from $29 to $87 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000 at all Ticketmaster locations or online at