Da Vinci-The Genius, the most comprehensive exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinci's work, is now on display at the Peoria Riverfront Museum bringing to life the genius of Da Vinci as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher. Also on
display are facsimiles of Da Vinci’s most famous codices, anatomical studies, the Battle of Anghiari drawings and displays of his renaissance art in actual size along with the world's most accurate reproduction of the "Mona Lisa". Admission is $18 for adults, $17 for senior citizens aged 60 and over and students with ID and $16 for ages 3 - 17 or free for members. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org Click HERE to Watch our Da Vinci-The Genius video!
Whisper & Shout will take place at the
Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. An open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, admission is $5 for members or $8 for non-members. Live at the Five Spot will feature Dexter O'Neal & Funkyard 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 $5 for members or $8 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
Anime-Zap 2020 will take place at the Embassy
Suites (located at 100 Conference Center Drive in East Peoria) beginning on Friday at 2 pm and running through Sunday. The largest winter anime convention in Illinois with dealers, artists, attractions, cosplay, panels, meet-ups a formal fantasy cosplay ball and more, admission is $40 with registration available at https://animezapcon.com
The First Friday 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, Wheel Art Pottery Studios, Glazed and Confused Pottery, Casa de Arte, North Art Studios plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. Admission is free. For a complete map of the locations, visit http://peoriafirstfriday.com
Greg Warren will perform at the Jukebox Comedy
Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm and a family-friendly interactive show on Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets range from $15 - $20 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at www.jukeboxcomedy.com
A Do It Yourself Maple Syrup Making
Workshop will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 E Boy Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 10 - 11:30 am. Learn how you can make maple syrup in your own backyard with as little as one tree. Learn techniques from setup and tapping, sap collection and storage to boiling and finishing. For ages 10 & up, cost is $7 and reservations may be made by calling 309-579-2157. For more information, visit https://peoriaparks.org
The Peoria Illinois Antique Show &
Sale will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 W. Northmoor Road in Peoria) from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday & from 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $6 at the door. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
A Spring Show Audition Workshop will be
hosted by Nitsch Theatre Arts at Pritchard Theatre on the Eureka College campus (located at 300 E College Ave. in Eureka) on Saturday from 11 am - 12 pm. Learn the audition music and dance for the spring productions in Peoria, Eureka, Washington and Tremont/Mackinaw before auditions. The workshop fee is $5 with reservations available at www.nitschtheatrearts.org
Enjoy the live music of Cave Twins and Black
Velvet at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 S.W. Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
The Elegant Bridal Expo will
take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino in East Peoria on Sunday from Noon - 4 pm. Featuring over 60 booths, 12 Gift Cards given out for free wedding bands from JVL Jewelry, attendees will receive a gift card for a custom print on glass from Symbolizeit.com, an Elegant Bridal Guide, swag bags, caricature drawings and more. Admission is $5. VIP Ticket Packages which include 2 tickets are $27 or diamond VIP passes are $50 and include 3 tickets. Both VIP levels include plus bonus items. For
more information, visit www.facebook.com
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Whisper & Shout will take place at the
Contemporary Art Center tonight (Thursday) beginning at 8 pm. An open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry, admission is $5 for members or $8 for non-members.
Live at the Five Spot will feature Dexter O'Neal & Funkyard 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 $5 for members or $8 for non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Anime-Zap 2020 will take place at the Embassy
Suites (located at 100 Conference Center Drive in East Peoria) beginning on Friday at 2 pm and running through Sunday. The largest winter anime convention in Illinois with dealers, artists, attractions, cosplay, panels, meet-ups a formal fantasy cosplay ball and more, admission is $40 with registration available at 
The First Friday 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, Wheel Art Pottery Studios, Glazed and Confused Pottery, Casa de Arte, North Art Studios plus other locations where visitors can view artist demonstrations as well as purchase pieces. Admission is free. For a complete map of the locations, visit 
Greg Warren will perform at the Jukebox Comedy
Club & Lounge (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm and a family-friendly interactive show on Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets range from $15 - $20 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
A Do It Yourself Maple Syrup Making
Workshop will take place at Camp Wokanda (located at 620 E Boy Scout Rd. in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 10 - 11:30 am. Learn how you can make maple syrup in your own backyard with as little as one tree. Learn techniques from setup and tapping, sap collection and storage to boiling and finishing. For ages 10 & up, cost is $7 and reservations may be made by calling 309-579-2157. For more information, visit 
The Peoria Illinois Antique Show &
Sale will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 W. Northmoor Road in Peoria) from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday & from 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $6 at the door. Parking is free. For more information, visit 
A Spring Show Audition Workshop will be
hosted by Nitsch Theatre Arts at Pritchard Theatre on the Eureka College campus (located at 300 E College Ave. in Eureka) on Saturday from 11 am - 12 pm. Learn the audition music and dance for the spring productions in Peoria, Eureka, Washington and Tremont/Mackinaw before auditions. The workshop fee is $5 with reservations available at 
Enjoy the live music of Cave Twins and Black
Velvet at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 S.W. Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
The Elegant Bridal Expo will
take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino in East Peoria on Sunday from Noon - 4 pm. Featuring over 60 booths, 12 Gift Cards given out for free wedding bands from JVL Jewelry, attendees will receive a gift card for a custom print on glass from Symbolizeit.com, an Elegant Bridal Guide, swag bags, caricature drawings and more. Admission is $5. VIP Ticket Packages which include 2 tickets are $27 or diamond VIP passes are $50 and include 3 tickets. Both VIP levels include plus bonus items. For
more information, visit