APRIL 27

Duck Carving Workshop Signup

June-16-18 and 23-25; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Henry Farm Bureau Building, 509 Front St., Henry

$125

The Sun Foundation hosts the class taught by Gene Everett from Gibson City. The duck carved will be a blue bill. Entry fee includes kit needed to make the decoy. For more information, call (309) 246-8403.

 

APRIL 29

Behind the Scenes Tour at the Zoo

Saturday, 9-10 a.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road, Peoria

$24 (includes zoo admission)

Learn about the animals and how they are taken care of. Register by calling (309) 681-3559.

 

 

Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

Proctor Recreation Center, 309 S. DuSable St., Peoria

Free

Kids will enjoy bounce house, games, crafts, and face painting. For more information, visit peoriaymca.org/events/healthy-kids-day/.

 

 

Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Heroic Spirit

Saturday, 8 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.

$31-$77

The young violinist, Arnaud Sussmann, joins the PSO for the music of the master composers, Brahms and Beethoven. For more information, call (309) 671-1096.

 

 

Midwest Gospel Sing

Saturday, 5:45 p.m.

5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington

Donations accepted at the door

Performances by 15:6 from Bloomington, Men Sing Choir, and Deer Fry International. For more information, visit midwest gospel song.com.

 

 

APRIL 29-30

 

Bison Blessing Pow Wow

Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City

$9; $6 for children 3-12

Event will celebrate Mother Earth with the Seven Circles Heritage Center and include vendors, crafts and educational activities. For more information, visit wildlife prairie park.org.

 

 

Romeo and Juliet Ballet

Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, E. Peoria

$18; students $10

The Central Illinois Ballet will present “Romeo and Juliet.” For more information, visit ciballet.com.

 

Space Graffiti

Saturday, 10 a.m.

Studio 2, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

$15

Imagine and create your own solar system full of planets, moons and stars. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

APRIL 30

 

Celtic Woman

Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson St.

$39-$86

Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels will perform at the Civic Center. For tickets, call (800) 745-3000.

 

HUMANe Race

Sunday, 1 p.m.

Laura Bradley Park, 1314 N. Park Road, Peoria

$25

The Peoria Humane Society will benefit. For more information, call (309) 682-9015.

 

 

Evolution of Insects

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

Free

Mark DuBois will lecture on the history, diversity and biological impact of insects on our planet. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Open Mic in the Vineyard

Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw

Free

All participants will do 2 songs on the Vineyard’s sound equipment. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

MAY 2

 

Easterseals Fashion Show

Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5:30-8 p.m.

Ballroom, Par-A-Dice, 21 Blackjack Blvd., E. Peoria

$30 for lunch show; $40 for dinner show

Easterseals Auxiliary 62nd annual fashion show will feature “Springtime in Paris.” For more information, call (309) 686-1177.

 

Garden Adventure at the Museum

Tuesday, 2 p.m.

Classrooms 1 & 2, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

$35

Junior gardeners will learn about seeds, roots, and helpful garden insects. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

U of I Extension Webinar: Perennials for Shade

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

Peoria Branch Office, 4810 N. Sheridan Road

Free

Four Seasons Gardening Program will discuss shade perennial plants beyond hostas and impatiens. The class will be led by Martha Smith and will be repeated on Thursday, Mary 4 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (309) 685-3140.

 

MAY 3

 

ICC Concert Band Performance

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, E. Peoria

Free

For more information, visit www.artsaticc.com.

 

Homeschoolers Learn about DNA

Wednesday, 2 p.m.

Studio 3, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

Four-week class looks at DNA and its role in life. Suitable for ages 10-14. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.