Architectural Tours will be held Saturday, April 7 at the Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy of visitbn.org)

APRIL 5

History of Jazz Concert
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington, 1615 Illinois St.
Free

Heartland Jazz Orchestra under the direction of David Hoffman will re-create the history and evolution of jazz. For more information, call 309-661-0706.

APRIL 5-7

Floyd Collins, the Musical
Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Heartland Theatre Company, 1110 Douglas St., One Normal Plaza, Normal
$20; seniors $15; students $10

The story was inspired by the real Floyd Collins, a Kentuckian who descended into the great Sand Cave during the winter of 1925 in search of fame and fortune. Event repeats on the next two weekends. For more information, call 309-452-8709.

‘Kansas’ Comes to BCPA
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$56-$126

Kansas is one of America’s iconic rock bands. It’s song “Dust in the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times. For more information, call 309-434-2766.

APRIL 6

Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday
Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Various locations in downtown Bloomington
Free

Event showcases numerous galleries and artists through a walking tour augmented by promotions at individual businesses. For more information, call 309-434-2295.

Potterpalooza at Children’s Discovery Museum
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
101 E. Beaufort St., Normal
$12

An evening of witchcraft and wizardry including activities from Hogwarts’ classes. For more information, call 309-433-3444.

APRIL 6-7

Central Illinois Auto Show
Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$5

Friday is Senior Day where ages 60+ are admitted for $2.50. Sunday is Family Day where 2 adults and 2 children aged 15 & under are $8. For more information, visit peoriaautoshow.com.

APRIL 7

Ewing Manor Architectural Tour
Saturday, 10 and 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington
$20

Take a 2-hour tour of the home which includes 44 different rooms. To reserve your tour time, call 309-438-6333.

Mimosa Morning
Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Uptown Circle, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal
Free

Enjoy sips, snacks and sales from many uptown businesses. For more information, call 309-454-9557.

Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser
Saturday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Kingsley Jr. High School, 303 Kingsley, Normal
$5

Proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services of LIFE Center for Independent Living. For more information, call 309-663-5433.

American Passion Play
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$25

The American Passion Play, unlike other passion plays, dramatizes Jesus’ entire ministry, rather than just the events from the Passion Week onward. For more information, call 309-829-3903.

Doctors in Concert
Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
$35; students and seniors $20

Local physicians play classical and contemporary melodies on piano, violin, cello, guitar or harmonica. Event benefits the Children’s Discovery Museum. For more information, call 309-433-3448.

Brew Crew Comedy Tour at DESTIHL Brewery
Saturday, 8-9:30 p.m.
1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal
$20

Comedians Adam Minnick, Kim E. Sherwood and Ricky Glore will entertain. For more information, call 309-220-9910.

The Walls Speak: Telling ISU’s Story
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Gov. Fifer Courtroom, McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington

ISU archivist and author April Karlene Anderson will give a talk about the history of Illinois State University. For more information, call 309-827-0428.

APRIL 7-8

Kids Bloom Consignment Event
Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Constitution Trail Center, 1720 Bradford Lane, Normal
Free

Thousands of gently-used clothes, toys, shoes, books and baby gear. For more information, call 309-863-5638.

APRIL 8

Judas Priest performs in Bloomington
Sunday, 7-10 p.m.
Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S. Madison St.
$43-$58

The heavy metal band will be on the road to support their new album, ‘Firepower.’ For more information, call 309-434-2679.

APRIL 11

Heartsaver Class Offered at BroMenn
Wednesday, 6-9:15 p.m.
1111 Trinity Lane, Bloomington
$45

The class will cover how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking. AED training is also provided. Register by visiting www.advocatehealth.com/bromenn.

Community Information Forum
Wednesday, 7-9 a.m.
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 8 Traders Circle, Normal
Free

Hear how Kansas City, Missouri is collaborating with community, business, academic and technology stakeholders to integrate ever-evolving technologies to create an open government and improve citizen services and engagement. For more information, call 309-828-4331.

Active Senior Tour at the Zoo
Wednesday, 8:30-10 a.m.
Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris, Bloomington
$5

Those 55 and older will visit an area of the zoo and learn about the animals living there from a staff member. For more information, call 309-434-2250.

–McLean County Calendar of Events April 4 – April 11–