Disney's Newsies will be presented at the Eastlight Theatre (located at 2200 E Washington St in East Peoria) at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Winner of 3 Tony Awards, it's the tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged 'newsies,' who dreams
only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and are available by calling 309-699-7469 or online at www.eastlighttheatre.com
The Robber Bridegroom will be presented at the Corn Stock Theatre Tent (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm nightly Friday through Sunday. Based upon a fairy tale, the story takes place in the late 1700's in Mississippi with a live bluegrass band on stage accompanying the vocalists. Tickets are
$22 for adults & $17 for students through age 18 and are available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com
GI Jukebox continues at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield and running Thursdays - Sundays through August 11. A comic and nostalgic musical retrospective of a WWII USO show, on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm and on Sundays, doors open at 12:30 pm. Now offering a full cash bar, tickets are $45 for Thursdays, $47.50 for Fridays and Sunday brunch and $49 for Saturdays and are available by calling 309-965-2545 or visit www.thebarniii.com
The Peoria Historical Society's Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery Bus Tour will depart from Exhibit A Gallery (located at 4607 Prospect Rd in Peoria Heights) every Friday in August at 11:30 am. Their The Lincoln and the Civil War Bus Tour will depart every Saturday in August at 11:30 am from
the Caterpillar Visitor's Center. And the Peoria's Notable Women Bus Tour will depart from the Caterpillar Visitor's Center every Saturday in August at 1:30 pm. Cost for each tour is $15. For more information, call 309-674-1921 or visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com Click HERE to Watch our Entertainment Report video about PHS History Tours!
The Peoria Chiefs
will take on Kane County tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 6:35 pm at Dozer Stadium. 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 www.PeoriaChiefs.com
Gilbert &
Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore will be presented by Prairie Fire Theatre (located at 201 Robinhood Ln. in Bloomington) tonight (Thursday) through Saturday at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 3 pm. Tickets for the comic opera are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and active military, $10 for students and $5 for children under school age and are available by calling 309-824-3047 or online at https://prairiefiretheatre.org
A Sightseeing Cruise
will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 3:30 pm plus there's an early cruise on Saturday at 11 am. 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
The CIAO First Fridays
Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Peoria Art Guild, the Contemporary Art Center, 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 http://ciaopeoria.com
Live at the Five Spot with
Cousin Eddie will take place at the Contemporary Art Center 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 www.peoriacac.org
Enjoy live music with
Chip McNeil at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm and The Whiskey Trust on Saturday beginning 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
Comedian
Just Nesh will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm with $15 general admission and $20 VIP seating tickets and on Saturday at at 7:15 and 9:30 pm with $20 general admission & $30 VIP seating tickets which are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at www.jukeboxcomedy.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
The Canton
Farmer's Market will take place at Jones Park in downtown Canton on Saturday from 7:30 - 11:30 am. Featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, jams and more plus live music, food demonstrations and free kids activities, admission is free. Hosted by Canton Main Street, for more information, visit www.cantonillinois.org
The RiverFront Market
willtake place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 28 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the Riverfront Museum) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, plus local art, live music, and demonstrations each week. For more information, visithttp://visitdowntownpeoria.com
The
Tianguis Mexican Outdoor Market will take place at the Casa de Arte (located at 306 Pecan in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy music, food and vendors every Saturday through September. For more information, visit www.tianguis-peoria.com
Sculpture Walk
Peoria offers free docent led tours of the 9 sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 26. The tours will begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby beginning at 10 am and Noon. No reservations are necessary. For more information, visit www.artspartners.net/swp
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Native Bee and Pollinator Workshop will take place at Tawny Oaks Field Station (located at 715 W Singing Woods Rd in Edelstein) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Learn about the importance of bees and pollinators to the area's economy and well-being. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org
The River City Pride
Festival will take place at the Glen Oak Amphitheater (located at 2218 Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Saturday from 11 am - 10 pm. Featuring live music, local vendors, free HIV/STI testing and a drag show, admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriaproud.org
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Civil War Surgeon Reenactment will take place at the Wheels O' Time Museum (located at 1710 W Woodside Dr in Dunlap) on Saturday from 12 - 3 pm. Featuring a reenactment of a local civil war surgeon from Eureka, admission to the museum is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $3.50 for kids. For more information, visit www.wheelsotime.org
Well Fest will
take place at Soulside Healing Arts (located at 1311 SW Adams St in Peoria) on Saturday from 3 - 8 pm. Featuring health food vendors, community wellness resources and local music, suggested donation is $10 for individuals and $25 per family with free parking. For more information, visit www.soulsidehealingarts.com
The
Annual St Jude Telethon will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Featuring local entertainment and acting as the destination from runners from the St. Jude Run from across the Midwest, admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Phannie Rae & The
Soul Shakers will perform at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages under 12. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 per person. You may bring your own foods just no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates for sale. For more information, visit www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Brandi Carlile
will perform at the Peoria Civic Center (located at 201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets range from $50.50 - $90.50 and are available by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
The
Elegant Bridal Expo will take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino (located at 21 Blackjack Boulevard in East Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 3 pm. Featuring over 40 wedding vendors, admission is $5 and every bride will receive Elegant Bridal Magazine, a Symbolize It Gift Card for a Print on Glass and $500 in bridal bucks with a paid admission. VIP tickets are also available for $27 and include admission for 2, all the items previously mentioned plus a bride tote bag, bride sunglasses,
bride sash, bride can koozie and a "front of the line" pass. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
Bratfest will
take place at Hickory Grove Park (located at 12403 Hickory Grove Rd. in Dunlap) on Sunday from 12 - 8 pm. Hosted by the Harmonie-Concordia Singers of the Peoria German American Society, admission and parking are free. A traditional German Picnic, Bratfest will feature a craft beer tasting with over 50 samples, live entertainment, a Muscle Car, Hot Rod and Customized Motorcycle Cruis'n, arts and crafts vendors, a shooting tent, food and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.peoriagermans.net
The Peoria Historical Society
will host an Upscale Porch Sale at Pettengill-Morron House Museum (located at 1212 Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm on Sunday. Featuring vintage linens, antiques, home décor, jewelry and unique finds for sale on the porch of the historical home, visitors may also shop in the Butler's Pantry Vintage Gift Shop inside. Tours of the home will also be available for $10 per person. Proceeds benefit the historic homes owned by the PHS. For more information, call
309-674-1921 or visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com
The Peoria Municipal Band will perform at Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre (2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria) on Sunday from 7 - 8:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.peoriamunicipalband.com
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The Peoria Chiefs
will take on Kane County tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 6:35 pm at Dozer Stadium. 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 
Gilbert &
Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore will be presented by Prairie Fire Theatre (located at 201 Robinhood Ln. in Bloomington) tonight (Thursday) through Saturday at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 3 pm. Tickets for the comic opera are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and active military, $10 for students and $5 for children under school age and are available by calling 309-824-3047 or online at 
A Sightseeing Cruise
will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 3:30 pm plus there's an early cruise on Saturday at 11 am. 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 
The CIAO First Fridays
Artists' Tour will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 pm at various locations including the Peoria Art Guild, the Contemporary Art Center, 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 
Live at the Five Spot with
Cousin Eddie will take place at the Contemporary Art Center 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 
Enjoy live music with
Chip McNeil at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm and
Comedian
Just Nesh will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm with $15 general admission and $20 VIP seating tickets and on Saturday at at 7:15 and 9:30 pm with $20 general admission & $30 VIP seating tickets which are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
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 
The Canton
Farmer's Market will take place at Jones Park in downtown Canton on Saturday from 7:30 - 11:30 am. Featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, jams and more plus live music, food demonstrations and free kids activities, admission is free. Hosted by Canton Main Street, for more information, visit 
The RiverFront Market
will take place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 28 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the Riverfront Museum) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, plus local art, live music, and demonstrations each week. For more information, visit 
The
Tianguis Mexican Outdoor Market will take place at the Casa de Arte (located at 306 Pecan in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy music, food and vendors every Saturday through September. For more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk
Peoria offers free docent led tours of the 9 sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 26. The tours will begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby beginning at 10 am and Noon. No reservations are necessary. For more information, visit 
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Native Bee and Pollinator Workshop will take place at Tawny Oaks Field Station (located at 715 W Singing Woods Rd in Edelstein) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Learn about the importance of bees and pollinators to the area's economy and well-being. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. For more information, visit 
The River City Pride
Festival will take place at the Glen Oak Amphitheater (located at 2218 Prospect Rd in Peoria) on Saturday from 11 am - 10 pm. Featuring live music, local vendors, free HIV/STI testing and a drag show, admission is free. For more information, visit 
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Civil War Surgeon Reenactment will take place at the Wheels O' Time Museum (located at 1710 W Woodside Dr in Dunlap) on Saturday from 12 - 3 pm. Featuring a reenactment of a local civil war surgeon from Eureka, admission to the museum is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $3.50 for kids. For more information, visit 
Well Fest will
take place at Soulside Healing Arts (located at 1311 SW Adams St in Peoria) on Saturday from 3 - 8 pm. Featuring health food vendors, community wellness resources and local music, suggested donation is $10 for individuals and $25 per family with free parking. For more information, visit 
The
Annual St Jude Telethon will take place at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Featuring local entertainment and acting as the destination from runners from the St. Jude Run from across the Midwest, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Phannie Rae & The
Soul Shakers will perform at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages under 12. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 per person. You may bring your own foods just no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates for sale. For more information, visit 
Brandi Carlile
will perform at the Peoria Civic Center (located at 201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Tickets range from $50.50 - $90.50 and are available by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
The
Elegant Bridal Expo will take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino (located at 21 Blackjack Boulevard in East Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 3 pm. Featuring over 40 wedding vendors, admission is $5 and every bride will receive Elegant Bridal Magazine, a Symbolize It Gift Card for a Print on Glass and $500 in bridal bucks with a paid admission. VIP tickets are also available for $27 and include admission for 2, all the items previously mentioned plus a bride tote bag, bride sunglasses,
bride sash, bride can koozie and a "front of the line" pass. For more information, visit 
Bratfest will
take place at Hickory Grove Park (located at 12403 Hickory Grove Rd. in Dunlap) on Sunday from 12 - 8 pm. Hosted by the Harmonie-Concordia Singers of the Peoria German American Society, admission and parking are free. A traditional German Picnic, Bratfest will feature a craft beer tasting with over 50 samples, live entertainment, a Muscle Car, Hot Rod and Customized Motorcycle Cruis'n, arts and crafts vendors, a shooting tent, food and live entertainment. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Historical Society
will host an Upscale Porch Sale at Pettengill-Morron House Museum (located at 1212 Moss Ave. in Peoria) on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm on Sunday. Featuring vintage linens, antiques, home décor, jewelry and unique finds for sale on the porch of the historical home, visitors may also shop in the Butler's Pantry Vintage Gift Shop inside. Tours of the home will also be available for $10 per person. Proceeds benefit the historic homes owned by the PHS. For more information, call
309-674-1921 or visit 