A Chorus Line continues at Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 7:30 pm tonight (Thursday), Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. The iconic musical was nominated for 12 Tony Awards and won nine in 1976 when it was originally produced and is the
7th longest running Broadway musical in history. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for patrons 20 & younger and are available at the box office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org
"Earn and Learn" will take
place on the Illinois Central College Peoria Campus tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm. An informational recruitment meeting for potential students interested in training for a credential in a high-demand career and technical field, "Earn and Learn" opportunities are employer-sponsored, apprenticeship-ready and apprenticeship programs where students can connect with employers and attend college for little to no cost. For more information, visit http://icc.edu/apprenticeship
A Special Mother's Day presentation of
Nana's Naughty Knickers will be presented by the Barn iii Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) through Sunday. Now offering a full cash bar, doors open at 6 pm or at 12:30 pm on Sundays. Prices are $45 for Thursdays, $47.50 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $49 for Saturdays. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 309-965-2545 or go to www.thebarniii.com
Cirque Du Soleil "Crystal"
continues at the Peoria Civic Center Arena tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 7:30 pm, on Saturday at 2 pm and 6:30 pm and on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Tickets range in price from $47 to $118 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster locations or online at http://ticketmaster.com
The Dry Bar Comedy Tour will perform at
the Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or at https://jukeboxcomedy.com
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 www.springcelebration.org
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.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Lizzi Neal Band 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 www.peoriacac.org
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 on Friday and at 2 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $11. For more information, click HERE
An Evening of Jazz and
Entertainment will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum featuring the Peoria Jazz All Stars on Friday beginning at 7 pm. A select honors jazz ensemble from Peoria Public Schools and Peoria Notre Dame High School will perform music from blues to rock and include guest soloists. Directed by Scott Baldwin with MC's Jim Barnett and Mary Jo Papich, admission is $10. All proceeds will go towards the student's travel fund. For more information, call 309-676-2787.
The Original Skazz Band
will perform at Stage 2 (located at 3300 W Willow Knolls Dr in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $10 at the door with part of the proceeds benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information, click HERE
The Prairie Wind Ensemble will perform
at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East Peoria on Friday beginning at at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. For tickets and more information, call 309-694-5136 or visit http://artsaticc.com
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 www.SpiritofPeoria.com
Erica Clark will perform at the Jukebox
Comedy Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or at https://jukeboxcomedy.com
The 27th Annual Letter Carriers' Stamp Out
Hunger Food Drive will take place on Saturday. Set out any non-perishable canned and/or boxed food well before your letter carrier's normal pick-up time: no special bags are needed. All food stays in the Peoria area. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/StampOutHunger
The More Than Pink
Walk (formerly known as Race for the Cure) will take place at the Peoria Metro Centre (located at 4700 N University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7:40 am with opening ceremonies. Registration fees are $35 for adults and $25 for kids 12 & under with a $5 increase on race day. Register online at www.komenmemorial.org
Take a Behind the Scenes Tour
at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 am - 10 am. See areas the public doesn't normally get to see at the Zoo and learn more about the giraffes and how the zookeepers cares for them. Admission is $26 per person, and registration is required. To register, call 309-681-3559 or visit https://peoriazoo.org
The Peoria Heights Fine Art
Fair will take place on Prospect Road from Glen Avenue to Seiberling on Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm. Featuring art available for sale, a portion of the proceeds from local businesses and exhibiting artists will be donated to Art for a Cure for the Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-339-4405 or visit www.peoriaheightsfineartfair.org
Wildlife Train Day will take place at
Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N Taylor Road in Hanna City) on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Ride the Prairie Zephyr Train for half price, learn all about trains with model train displays, a train scavenger hunt, a rail car display, a train museum, CAT rail car giveaways plus animal programs, kid's crafts and games. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for ages 3 -12, $7 for senior citizens and free for ages 2 & under and members. For more information, visit http://wildlifeprairiepark.org
Adopt A Senior Day in celebration of
Mother's Day will take place at Sharon Healthcare Elms (located at 3611 N Rochelle in Peoria) on Saturday from 11:30 am - 2 pm. Cheese Nuts Brickhouse Pizzeria will provide a meal and gift bags will be delivered. Volunteers aged 7 and up are welcome and registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, call 404-919-9165 or visit www.adoptasenior.net
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday 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 www.spiritofpeoria.com
ART Inc. will host a Call For
Creatives at their facility in the former Greeley School (located at 919 N.E. Jefferson St. in Peoria) on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm. The directors will share the organization's vision with the community and provide tours of their space. The group is seeking artists of all types for feedback and to build its base of volunteers and supporters. For more information, call 309-713-3744 or visit http://artincpeoria.org
Enjoy live music with Derel Monteith at
the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
A ChampagneMother's Day
Brunch will take place at Barrack's Cater Inn at their facility (located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Sunday from 9:45 am - 3 pm. Featuring prime rib, honey-baked ham, chicken, omelets, pastries, assorted salads, vegetables, potatoes, a dessert table, and more, cost is $25.95 for adults (save $1 per person when you prepay), $11.98 for children 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. To make reservations, call 309-692-3990 or for more information, visit https://caterinn.com
A
Mother's Day Brunch will take place at (located at 3826 N. Taylor Road in Hanna City) on Sunday from 10 am - 2 pm. Cost is $30 for adults, $20 for children 12 and under, and free for children 2 and under which includes admission to the park for the day. To make reservations, call 309-676-0998 or visit http://wildlifeprairiepark.org
A Mother's Day
Brunch will take place at Ravina on the Lakes (located at 5326 W Charter Oak Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday with a seating at 11 am and at 1 pm. Featuring Kickapoo Creek Winery's catering with both breakfast and lunch foods, tickets are $24.95 each for adults and $12.95 each for kids aged 4 - 12 or free for ages under 4. Reservations are available by calling 309-692-3222. For more information, click HERE
A Mother's Day Painting
Class will take place at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt 9 in Mackinaw) on Sunday from 1 - 3 pm. The class will be taught by an Artist from Merlot and a Masterpiece and includes cheese and crackers from Ropp Jersey Cheese, Chocolatier Chocolates, as well as wine, beer, sodas, tea and water. No beverages may be brought in. Cost is $40 per person and registration is available at https://mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
A Mother's Day Dinner
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Sunday beginning at at 5 pm. Featuring a hot buffet and a live Dixieland band, tickets are $48 for adults and $24 for children ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free and are available by calling 309-673-8000 or online at www.SpiritofPeoria.com
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"Earn and Learn" will take
place on the Illinois Central College Peoria Campus tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 7 pm. An informational recruitment meeting for potential students interested in training for a credential in a high-demand career and technical field, "Earn and Learn" opportunities are employer-sponsored, apprenticeship-ready and apprenticeship programs where students can connect with employers and attend college for little to no cost. For more information, visit 
A Special Mother's Day presentation of
Nana's Naughty Knickers will be presented by the Barn iii Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) through Sunday. Now offering a full cash bar, doors open at 6 pm or at 12:30 pm on Sundays. Prices are $45 for Thursdays, $47.50 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $49 for Saturdays. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 309-965-2545 or go to 
Cirque Du Soleil "Crystal"
continues at the Peoria Civic Center Arena tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 7:30 pm, on Saturday at 2 pm and 6:30 pm and on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Tickets range in price from $47 to $118 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster locations or online at 
The Dry Bar Comedy Tour will perform at
the Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or at 
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 
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.
Live at the Five Spot at the Contemporary Art
Center will feature Lizzi Neal Band 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 
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 on Friday and at 2 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $11. For more information, click 
An Evening of Jazz and
Entertainment will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum featuring the Peoria Jazz All Stars on Friday beginning at 7 pm. A select honors jazz ensemble from Peoria Public Schools and Peoria Notre Dame High School will perform music from blues to rock and include guest soloists. Directed by Scott Baldwin with MC's Jim Barnett and Mary Jo Papich, admission is $10. All proceeds will go towards the student's travel fund. For more information, call 309-676-2787.
The Original Skazz Band
will perform at Stage 2 (located at 3300 W Willow Knolls Dr in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $10 at the door with part of the proceeds benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information, click 
The Prairie Wind Ensemble will perform
at the ICC Performing Arts Center in East Peoria on Friday beginning at at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. For tickets and more information, call 309-694-5136 or visit 
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 
Erica Clark will perform at the Jukebox
Comedy Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or at 
The 27th Annual Letter Carriers' Stamp Out
Hunger Food Drive will take place on Saturday. Set out any non-perishable canned and/or boxed food well before your letter carrier's normal pick-up time: no special bags are needed. All food stays in the Peoria area. For more information, visit 
The More Than Pink
Walk (formerly known as Race for the Cure) will take place at the Peoria Metro Centre (located at 4700 N University in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7:40 am with opening ceremonies. Registration fees are $35 for adults and $25 for kids 12 & under with a $5 increase on race day. Register online at 
Take a Behind the Scenes Tour
at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Saturday from 9 am - 10 am. See areas the public doesn't normally get to see at the Zoo and learn more about the giraffes and how the zookeepers cares for them. Admission is $26 per person, and registration is required. To register, call 309-681-3559 or visit 
The Peoria Heights Fine Art
Fair will take place on Prospect Road from Glen Avenue to Seiberling on Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm. Featuring art available for sale, a portion of the proceeds from local businesses and exhibiting artists will be donated to Art for a Cure for the Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate. Admission is free. For more information, call 309-339-4405 or visit 
Wildlife Train Day will take place at
Wildlife Prairie Park (located at 3826 N Taylor Road in Hanna City) on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Ride the Prairie Zephyr Train for half price, learn all about trains with model train displays, a train scavenger hunt, a rail car display, a train museum, CAT rail car giveaways plus animal programs, kid's crafts and games. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for ages 3 -12, $7 for senior citizens and free for ages 2 & under and members. For more information, visit 
Adopt A Senior Day in celebration of
Mother's Day will take place at Sharon Healthcare Elms (located at 3611 N Rochelle in Peoria) on Saturday from 11:30 am - 2 pm. Cheese Nuts Brickhouse Pizzeria will provide a meal and gift bags will be delivered. Volunteers aged 7 and up are welcome and registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, call 404-919-9165 or visit 
A Sightseeing Cruise will take place on
the Spirit of Peoria on Saturday 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 
ART Inc. will host a Call For
Creatives at their facility in the former Greeley School (located at 919 N.E. Jefferson St. in Peoria) on Saturday from 2 - 4 pm. The directors will share the organization's vision with the community and provide tours of their space. The group is seeking artists of all types for feedback and to build its base of volunteers and supporters. For more information, call 309-713-3744 or visit 
Enjoy live music with Derel Monteith at
the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
A Champagne Mother's Day
Brunch will take place at Barrack's Cater Inn at their facility (located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Sunday from 9:45 am - 3 pm. Featuring prime rib, honey-baked ham, chicken, omelets, pastries, assorted salads, vegetables, potatoes, a dessert table, and more, cost is $25.95 for adults (save $1 per person when you prepay), $11.98 for children 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. To make reservations, call 309-692-3990 or for more information, visit 
A Mother's Day
Brunch will take place at Ravina on the Lakes (located at 5326 W Charter Oak Rd. in Peoria) on Sunday with a seating at 11 am and at 1 pm. Featuring Kickapoo Creek Winery's catering with both breakfast and lunch foods, tickets are $24.95 each for adults and $12.95 each for kids aged 4 - 12 or free for ages under 4. Reservations are available by calling 309-692-3222. For more information, click 
A Mother's Day Painting
Class will take place at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt 9 in Mackinaw) on Sunday from 1 - 3 pm. The class will be taught by an Artist from Merlot and a Masterpiece and includes cheese and crackers from Ropp Jersey Cheese, Chocolatier Chocolates, as well as wine, beer, sodas, tea and water. No beverages may be brought in. Cost is $40 per person and registration is available at 
A Mother's Day Dinner
Cruise will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Sunday beginning at at 5 pm. Featuring a hot buffet and a live Dixieland band, tickets are $48 for adults and $24 for children ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free and are available by calling 309-673-8000 or online at 