A Raisin in the Sun will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at 2 pm. Directed by retired WEEK-TV news personality Garry Moore, the show was named the best play of 1959 by the New York Drama Critics' Circle. It follows a black family's
experiences in south Chicago, as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the father. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth and are available at the box office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org Click HERE to Watch our A Raisin in the Sun video!
Love, Sex & The IRS continues at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield tonight (Thursday) through Sunday. Enjoy the Barn's buffet dinner followed by the show taking you back to the 1970's when two male roommates, Jon and Leslie, have been filing joint income tax returns as a married couple to save money. The IRS investigates them
forcing Leslie to masquerade as a housewife. On Thursdays through Saturdays, doors open at 6 pm and on Sundays, doors open at 12 pm. Now offering a full cash bar, tickets are $48 and are available by calling 309-965-2545 or visit www.thebarniii.com Click HERE to Watch our Love, Sex & the IRS video!
Da Vinci-The Genius, the most comprehensive exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinci's work, continues at the Peoria Riverfront Museum through March 22 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!
Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements will be presented in the Peoria
Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theatre tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Featuring John Warner, the Father of Green Chemistry, who will discuss the science that seeks to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials at the design state of a materials process. The presentation will describe the history and background of Green Chemistry and discuss the opportunities for the next generation of materials designers to create a safer and more sustainable future. Admission is free.For more
information, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The 15th Annual Shorty’s Strickly Bluegrass Festival will
take place at the Stoney Creek Inn (located at 101 Mariner’s Way in East Peoria) beginning tonight (Thursday) with a Gospel concert at 7 pm. Concerts continue on Friday at 7 pm, at 1 pm and 7 pm on Saturday and a Sunday Morning Gospel performance beginning at 9:30 am. Bands include Branded Bluegrass, the Farm Hands, Kentucky Blue, Living Water, Bluegrass Blondies and the Baker Family. Tickets are $20 per show except the Thursday show which is $10 with any other ticket purchase. Weekend
passes are $45 at the door (does not include Thursday's show). For more information, call 309-671-0175 or visit http://shortysbluegrass.com
The Wolves continues by the Bradley University Theatre Department
at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley University campus tonight (Thursday) - Saturday at 7:30 pm and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for Bradley faculty, staff and senior citizens and $8 for students and are available by calling 309-677-2650 or online at https://bradley.edu/theatre
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 & Funk Yard 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 from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero also on Friday 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
Joe Bonamassa will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight
(Thursday) at 8 pm. Tickets range from $72 - $152 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
The Central Illinois RV Show will take place at the Peoria Civic
Center on Friday from 11 am - 7 pm, on Saturday from 10 am - 7 pm and on Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm. See the latest makes and models of RVs from all the top manufacturers along with a variety of industry booths plus seminars and entertainment. Admission is $10 for adults and free for kids 10 and under at the door. Good Sam members qualify for a $2 discount with membership card. Date Night is Friday from 4 - 7 pm where admission for 2 adults is $12. For more information, visit www.centralillinoisrvshow.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
Wine & Whiskers will be held at the Trailside Event Center
(located above Trefzger’s Bakery at 4416 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) on Friday from 5 - 8 pm. Benefiting the Peoria Humane Society, tickets are $50 and include wine & spirit tastings, a signature tasting glass, appetizers, live entertainment, a silent auction, a wine pull plus a visit from a four-legged special guest. For information and tickets, visit http://peoriahs.org
Dinner with Da Vinci will take place at the Peoria
RiverFront Museum on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Travel back to the Italian Renaissance at the Museum and "meet" the one-and-only Leonardo da Vinci through slides, monologue and theatrics, demonstration plus audience-participatory re-enactments, this living history performance depicts just how ahead of his time Da Vinci was. Featuring a buffet dinner, an interactive living history performance of Leonardo da Vinci by acclaimed dramatist Scott Shepherd, Fulbright Scholar from Strokes of
Genius plus after-hours exploration of the Museum including the Da Vinci exhibit. Admission is $50 for adults (members) or $60 for adults (public) and $40 for children (members) or $50 for children (public). For more information and tickets, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Youth Music Illinois' Annual Musical Masquerade will be held
at the Life Together Center (located at 3601 N. Sheridan Rd. in Peoria) on Friday from 6 - 9 pm. Featuring live entertainment by students plus a silent auction and a wine and craft beer tasting, tickets are $55 per person, $100 per couple and are available by calling 309-370-6424 or online at www.YouthMusicIllinois.org
Phoenix Community Development Services' Gimme Shelter: A Night to END
Homelessness will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Participants were asked to raise $1000 for the “privilege” of spending the night outside in a cardboard box until 6 am the next morning to raise awareness and to help in the fight to end homelessness in Central Illinois. or more information, call 309-674-7310 or visit https://www.facebook.com
Enjoy the live music of Mark Tonelli Trio on Friday and Greg
Williams on Saturday at the Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe (located at 305 S.W. Water Street in Peoria) beginning at 7 pm each night. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
Originals Songwriters Series will take place at the Betty
Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts (located at 1327 East Kelly Ave. in Peoria Heights) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring local original songwriter and musician Barry Cloyd, you'll hear acoustic guitars, keyboards, piano, ukes and more. A full cash bar will be available. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are available online at www.thebettyjayne.com
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Birmingham Bulls at the
Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday and Saturday at 7:15 pm each night and the Roanoke R.Y. Dawgs on Sunday at 3:15 pm. Tickets are $21, $18 and $12 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
Get the Led Out will be presented in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on
Friday at 8 pm. Tickets range from $30.50 - $40.50 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
Heywood Banks will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge
(located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm and on Saturday at 7 pm and 9:15 pm. Tickets range from $20 - $30 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at www.jukeboxcomedy.com
Peoria Con will take place at Exposition Gardens (located at 1601 W
Northmoor Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. The local comic book convention will feature local and regional exhibitors, gaming competitions plus a cos-play contest. Admission is $10 or free for ages 10 & under. For more information, visit www.peoriacon.com
Chemistry Demonstrations will take place in the Peoria Riverfront
Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission to the Museum is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60+ and $9 for youth 3 - 17. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Michele L. Sullivan will make an appearance at the Illinois
Prairie District Public Library Germantown Hills branch (located at at 509 Woodland Knolls Rd. in Germantown Hills) on Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. Sullivan recently retired as the Director of Corporate Social Innovation and President of the Caterpillar Foundation and is a globally recognized motivational speaker. Born with a rare form of dwarfism, standing just four feet tall, and perpetually looking up, Michele transformed her perceived disability into an advantage using it as fuel, a source of
insight, and a relentless drive that allowed her to establish an extraordinary career. Part of the library's Local Authors Series, admission is free. For more information, visit www.ipdpl.org
Corn Stock Theatre will host their annual Summer Get Acquainted
Meeting at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. The 2020 directors and creative teams from all 5 summer shows will be on hand to discuss their shows, auditions, describe the vision for their shows, network with volunteers plus there will be live entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.CornStockTheatre.com
Trivia Game Night will take place at Mackinaw Valley Winery
(located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) with a wine tasting on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Teams of four will compete in eight categories plus a tie-breaking ninth if needed. Snacks and treats from home are recommended and wine, beer, sodas and bottled water will be available for purchase. Cost is $5 per person and reservations may be made by calling 309-359-9463. Find more information at https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
Marchtoberfest will be held at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N
Harker Dr. in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Heralding the end of winter and the start of spring, the event will feature a buffet including schnitzel vom schwein, schweinbraten, bratwurst, Bavarian baked chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, spaetzle, sauerkraut and red cabbage at a cost of $13 for adults or wear a dirndl or lederhosen and get $2 off. Kids 5 and under are free and ages 6-10 without German attire are $6 or $4 if they're wearing German lederhosen or a
Dirndl. Enjoy live entertainment and German beers on draft including one bock bier plus German wines. For reservations or more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit www.peoriagermans.net
The All of Us Concert featuring the Bradley Chorale and the ICC
Chamber Singers performing a joint concert will take place at the First United Methodist Church (located at 116 NE Perry in Peoria) beginning at 3 pm. Admission is free, however donations will be accepted. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
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Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements will be presented in the Peoria
Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theatre tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7 pm. Featuring John Warner, the Father of Green Chemistry, who will discuss the science that seeks to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials at the design state of a materials process. The presentation will describe the history and background of Green Chemistry and discuss the opportunities for the next generation of materials designers to create a safer and more sustainable future. Admission is free.For more
information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The 15th Annual Shorty’s Strickly Bluegrass Festival will
take place at the Stoney Creek Inn (located at 101 Mariner’s Way in East Peoria) beginning tonight (Thursday) with a Gospel concert at 7 pm. Concerts continue on Friday at 7 pm, at 1 pm and 7 pm on Saturday and a Sunday Morning Gospel performance beginning at 9:30 am. Bands include Branded Bluegrass, the Farm Hands, Kentucky Blue, Living Water, Bluegrass Blondies and the Baker Family. Tickets are $20 per show except the Thursday show which is $10 with any other ticket purchase. Weekend
passes are $45 at the door (does not include Thursday's show). For more information, call 309-671-0175 or visit 
The Wolves continues by the Bradley University Theatre Department
at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts on the Bradley University campus tonight (Thursday) - Saturday at 7:30 pm and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for Bradley faculty, staff and senior citizens and $8 for students and are available by calling 309-677-2650 or online at 
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 & Funk Yard 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 from 8:30 - 9:30 pm and open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero also on Friday 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 
Joe Bonamassa will perform in the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight
(Thursday) at 8 pm. Tickets range from $72 - $152 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
The Central Illinois RV Show will take place at the Peoria Civic
Center on Friday from 11 am - 7 pm, on Saturday from 10 am - 7 pm and on Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm. See the latest makes and models of RVs from all the top manufacturers along with a variety of industry booths plus seminars and entertainment. Admission is $10 for adults and free for kids 10 and under at the door. Good Sam members qualify for a $2 discount with membership card. Date Night is Friday from 4 - 7 pm where admission for 2 adults is $12. For more information, visit 
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 
Wine & Whiskers will be held at the Trailside Event Center
(located above Trefzger’s Bakery at 4416 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) on Friday from 5 - 8 pm. Benefiting the Peoria Humane Society, tickets are $50 and include wine & spirit tastings, a signature tasting glass, appetizers, live entertainment, a silent auction, a wine pull plus a visit from a four-legged special guest. For information and tickets, visit 
Dinner with Da Vinci will take place at the Peoria
RiverFront Museum on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Travel back to the Italian Renaissance at the Museum and "meet" the one-and-only Leonardo da Vinci through slides, monologue and theatrics, demonstration plus audience-participatory re-enactments, this living history performance depicts just how ahead of his time Da Vinci was. Featuring a buffet dinner, an interactive living history performance of Leonardo da Vinci by acclaimed dramatist Scott Shepherd, Fulbright Scholar from Strokes of
Genius plus after-hours exploration of the Museum including the Da Vinci exhibit. Admission is $50 for adults (members) or $60 for adults (public) and $40 for children (members) or $50 for children (public). For more information and tickets, visit 
Youth Music Illinois' Annual Musical Masquerade will be held
at the Life Together Center (located at 3601 N. Sheridan Rd. in Peoria) on Friday from 6 - 9 pm. Featuring live entertainment by students plus a silent auction and a wine and craft beer tasting, tickets are $55 per person, $100 per couple and are available by calling 309-370-6424 or online at 
Phoenix Community Development Services' Gimme Shelter: A Night to END
Homelessness will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday beginning at 6 pm. Participants were asked to raise $1000 for the “privilege” of spending the night outside in a cardboard box until 6 am the next morning to raise awareness and to help in the fight to end homelessness in Central Illinois. or more information, call 309-674-7310 or visit 
Enjoy the live music of Mark Tonelli Trio on Friday and Greg
Williams on Saturday at the Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe (located at 305 S.W. Water Street in Peoria) beginning at 7 pm each night. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Originals Songwriters Series will take place at the Betty
Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts (located at 1327 East Kelly Ave. in Peoria Heights) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring local original songwriter and musician Barry Cloyd, you'll hear acoustic guitars, keyboards, piano, ukes and more. A full cash bar will be available. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are available online at 
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Birmingham Bulls at the
Peoria Civic Center Arena on Friday and Saturday at 7:15 pm each night and the Roanoke R.Y. Dawgs on Sunday at 3:15 pm. Tickets are $21, $18 and $12 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 309-676-1040 or online at 
Get the Led Out will be presented in the Peoria Civic Center Theater on
Friday at 8 pm. Tickets range from $30.50 - $40.50 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
Heywood Banks will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club & Lounge
(located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) on Friday at 8 pm and on Saturday at 7 pm and 9:15 pm. Tickets range from $20 - $30 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
Peoria Con will take place at Exposition Gardens (located at 1601 W
Northmoor Rd. in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. The local comic book convention will feature local and regional exhibitors, gaming competitions plus a cos-play contest. Admission is $10 or free for ages 10 & under. For more information, visit 
Chemistry Demonstrations will take place in the Peoria Riverfront
Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission to the Museum is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60+ and $9 for youth 3 - 17. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
Michele L. Sullivan will make an appearance at the Illinois
Prairie District Public Library Germantown Hills branch (located at at 509 Woodland Knolls Rd. in Germantown Hills) on Saturday from 1 - 3 pm. Sullivan recently retired as the Director of Corporate Social Innovation and President of the Caterpillar Foundation and is a globally recognized motivational speaker. Born with a rare form of dwarfism, standing just four feet tall, and perpetually looking up, Michele transformed her perceived disability into an advantage using it as fuel, a source of
insight, and a relentless drive that allowed her to establish an extraordinary career. Part of the library's Local Authors Series, admission is free. For more information, visit 
Corn Stock Theatre will host their annual Summer Get Acquainted
Meeting at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) on Saturday beginning at 4 pm. The 2020 directors and creative teams from all 5 summer shows will be on hand to discuss their shows, auditions, describe the vision for their shows, network with volunteers plus there will be live entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Trivia Game Night will take place at Mackinaw Valley Winery
(located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) with a wine tasting on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. Teams of four will compete in eight categories plus a tie-breaking ninth if needed. Snacks and treats from home are recommended and wine, beer, sodas and bottled water will be available for purchase. Cost is $5 per person and reservations may be made by calling 309-359-9463. Find more information at 
Marchtoberfest will be held at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N
Harker Dr. in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Heralding the end of winter and the start of spring, the event will feature a buffet including schnitzel vom schwein, schweinbraten, bratwurst, Bavarian baked chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, spaetzle, sauerkraut and red cabbage at a cost of $13 for adults or wear a dirndl or lederhosen and get $2 off. Kids 5 and under are free and ages 6-10 without German attire are $6 or $4 if they're wearing German lederhosen or a
Dirndl. Enjoy live entertainment and German beers on draft including one bock bier plus German wines. For reservations or more information, call 309-691-7484 or visit 
The All of Us Concert featuring the Bradley Chorale and the ICC
Chamber Singers performing a joint concert will take place at the First United Methodist Church (located at 116 NE Perry in Peoria) beginning at 3 pm. Admission is free, however donations will be accepted. For more information, visit