FEB.  16 

 

Route 66, the Musical Revue 

Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St., Bloomington 

$25-$40 

Four snappy young pump jockeys take the audience to various stops along the historic “Mother Road.” For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

 

Tinkering Tweens: Beginner 3D Printing 

Thursday, 4-5 p.m. 

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College St. 

Free 

Patrons aged 10-14 can learn about 3D printing and make a sample. For more information or to register, call (309) 454-4668.

 

FEB.   17 

 

Basic Life Support Class 

Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington  

$50

This class is designed for health care professionals who provide care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospital and non-hospital. Pre-registration and payment is required 48 hours in advance of class. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.

 

Family Movie Night: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ 

Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. 

Mt. Hope Community Hall, Corner W. Morgan and N. Clinton streets, McLean 

Free 

All ages welcome to come enjoy the movie. Treats available for purchase. For more information, call (309) 275-4390.

 

FEB.   18 

 

American Girl Doll Skate 

Saturday, 12:40 p.m.-3:20 p.m. 

Pepsi Ice Center, 201 S. Roosevelt Ave., Bloomington 

$15  

Event includes free hot chocolate and amenities like manicures and new hairdo for the doll. For more information, call (309) 434-2975.

 

Winter Animal Enrichment Day 

Saturday, 1-3 p.m. 

Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris, Bloomington 

Free with Zoo admission 

Find out how Zookeepers make the animals more exciting by encouraging their wild behaviors. For more information, call (309) 434-2250.

 

Pokey Lafarge Performs at the Castle Theatre 

Saturday, 8 p.m. 

209 E. Washington St., Bloomington 

$23 

Pokey performs a mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing. For more information, call (309) 820-0352.

 

FEB.   18-19 

 

Kiwanis Pancake Days 

Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St., Bloomington 

$7 adults, $3 kids 5-12 

All the proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Community Service Fund which pays for such projects as Camp Limberlost, On-Track Scholarships and Young Children Priority One. For more information, call (309) 585-2216.

 

FEB.   19 

 

ISU Choral Showcase 

Sunday, 3-5 p.m. 

ISU Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, 400 W. Beaufort St., Normal 

$10; $6 students and seniors 

The Illinois State University choirs will perform music from many genres. For more information, call (309) 348-2012.

 

FEB.   20 

 

Presidents’ Day Open House 

Monday, noon-3 p.m. 

McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington 

Free

Family-friendly activities will include a mock election, crafts, games, and some sweet treats to help celebrate the nation’s past presidential leaders and their foreign policies. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

 

Absolute Science Show 

Monday, 2-3 p.m. 

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave., Normal 

Free 

Watch and take part in awesome experiments including static electricity, molecular compression, and refraction. For more information, call (309) 454-4668.

 

Art of Animals at the Miller Zoo 

Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris, Bloomington 

$25 

Youth aged 10-18 will study the animals and then make a colored pencil drawing of one of them. Art materials will be provided. Youth should bring their own lunch. For more information, call (309) 434-2250.

 

Celebrate Presidents’ Day at the David Davis Mansion 

Monday, 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. 

1000 Monroe Ave., Bloomington 

$10 

Learn about Abraham Lincoln’s ties to Bloomington, take part in an interactive presentation and tour the mansion. For more information, call (309) 828-1084.

 

FEB.  21 

 

Cooking for One or Two 

Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. 

OSF St. Joseph Hospital Center for Healthy Lifestyles, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington 

$20 

Jenna Smith from the U of I Extension will share recipes using one main ingredient to create multiple meals. To register, call (888) 627-5673.

 

FEB.   21-22 

 

Stanford Quarter Auction Benefits Good Old Days 

Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. 

Stanford Township Building, 203 S. Blackstone Ave. 

Get your dinner and enjoy the bidding. For more information, call (309) 622-1290.

 

Tri-Valley History Fair Begins 

Tuesday, 6 p.m. 

McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington 

Free 

Projects created by the Tri-Valley Middle School students will be on display. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.s