JULY 6

 

CEFCU Jazz Series

Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

CEFCU Stage at the Riverfront, Peoria

Free

Event features local jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois Jazz Society. For more information, visit facebook.com/riverfrontevents.

 

Adult Only Night at the Zoo

Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road

$15 per person

Adults 21 and over can enjoy keeper chats, animal meet and greets and a cash bar. Register by calling call (309) 686-3365.

 

JULY 6-9

 

Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr.”

Thur., Fri., & Sat. 7 p.m.; Fri., Sat, Sun., 1:30 p.m.

Peoria Players Theatre, 4300 N. University St.

$15; $9 for students

Children’s Community Theatre presents the Disney adaptation. For more information, call (309) 681-2861.

 

JULY 8

 

6th Annual Kids’ Muddy Madness for St. Jude

Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Westwood Park, Veterans Road, off Rte. 150

$20 per child

Kids from 3-9 years of age can run, jump, and get muddy on the 9 obstacle course. Register by visiting kidsmuddymadness.com.

 

Doggone Trivia Night

Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Kickapoo Creek Winery, 6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards

$40 (includes a catered dinner)

Foster Pet Outreach sponsors the Doggone Trivia Night. For more information, visit kickapoowinery.com.

 

Concert in the Park in Bartonville

Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Alpha Park, S. Airport Road, Bartonville

Free

The band “Sidetracked” will perform. Concessions available. For more information, visit alphapark.org.

 

Full Moon Stroll at Forest Park

Saturday, 9-10 p.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria Hgts.

Free

Take a stroll under a full moon on the trails of Forest Park Nature Center. For more information, visit peoriaparks.org.

 

Turnpike Troubadours

Saturday, 1 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront’s Festival Lawn

$28-$45

Tickets can be purchased at ticketfly.com. For more information visit limelighteventplex.com

 

Writers on the River Book Signing Event

Saturday, noon-4

Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, 21 Blackjack Blvd., E. Peoria

$10

Over 80 romance authors will be on hand to sell and sign their books. Thistle Farms, a sanctuary for healing women survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking and prostitution, will benefit. For more information, visit writersontheriver.weebly.com.

 

Winter in Summer at the Zoo

Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road

Included with regular admission

Make ice treats for the animal, enjoy icy treats for yourself, and enjoy games and prizes throughout the day. For more information, call (309) 686-3365.

 

Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament

Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

IWU Shirk Center, 302 E. Emerson St., Bloomington

$40

The Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center will host the tournament. For more information, call (309) 665-0033.

 

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Concert: ‘Sweetwater’

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

33633 State Rte. 9

$5; reserved seating $5 extra

Bring your own seating to enjoy recognizable rock/pop covers from the 70s onward. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

JULY 9

 

Peoria Municipal Band Performs at Glen Oak

Sunday, 7 p.m.

Glen Oak Park, 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria

Free

Ed Hammond is the guest emcee and newcomer Tracey Furling will be the featured vocalist in a program entitled “Take Flight.” For more information, call (309) 681-2854.

 

Shakespeare Festival Presents “I Heart Juliet”

Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

Westhoff Theatre, 401 S. School St., Normal

$12-$49

The Q Brothers have adapted the Shakespeare classic into a hip-hop version filled with energy and humor. For more information, call (309) 438-2535.

 

JULY 11

 

Girls’ Night Out with the Hearts

Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m.

Illinois Central College Performing Arts Building, 1 College Drive, East Peoria

Free

Come explore singing women’s 4-part harmony, Barbershop style. The event sponsored by the Heart of Illinois Chorus includes vocal lessons. For more information, visit hoichorus.com.

 

The Improvised Shakespeare Co.

Tuesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

$16

Based on audience suggestions a fully improvised Shakespeare masterpiece is created before your eyes. For more information, call (309) 438-2535.

 

JULY 12

 

Beginning Line Dance Lessons

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Stone Country, 4208 Pfeiffer Road, Bartonville

$4

Line dancing is fun because it doesn’t require a partner. For more information, call (309) 349-5282.

 

Peoria Muny Band Concert on Water Street

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Warehouse District, Peoria

Free

Conductor David Vroman welcomes you to “A Spooky Summer Night.” Soloists will be Nic Filzen and Rebecca Crumrine; trombonist will be Carl Anderson. For more information, call (309) 681-2854.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events–