Have Breakfast with the Reptiles at the Peoria Zoo on Saturday, March 3. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Zoo)

MARCH 1-4

BU Theatre Presents ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’
Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts, 1423 St. James St., Peoria
$15 adults; $5 students

Play by Sarah Ruhl explores the paradox of modern technology’s ability to both unite and isolate people in the digital age. For more information, call (309) 677-3707.

Shorty’s Strickly Bluegrass Festival
Thurs.-Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Stoney Creek Inn, 101 Mariner’s Way, East Peoria
$20

Performances by The Baker Family, Bluegrass Martins, Branded Bluegrass, Living Water and First Impressions. For more information, call (309) 671-0175.    

Central Illinois RV Show
Fri. noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$10; children under 12 free

Event features industry exhibits, campgrounds, tow vehicles, seminars and entertainment. For more information, visit centralillinoisrvshow.com.

MARCH 2

Get the Led Out
Friday, 8 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$30.50-$40.50

The American Led Zeppelin will perform. For tickets call (800) 745-3000.

MARCH 2-3

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Friday & Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
Shore Acres Clubhouse, 100 Park Blvd., Chillicothe
$22

The Chillicothe Players will present ‘Deadly Vows’. Dinner provided by Barrack’s Catering. For more information, visit chillicotheplayers.org.

MARCH 3

BBQ Judging Class
Saturday, 10 a.m.
The Gateway Building, 200 NE Water St., Peoria
$115

Learn how to judge a Kansas City Barbecue contest. The event is sponsored by the Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown. For more information, visit cibbq.org.

Wine and Art Night at the Museum
Saturday, 7-9 p.m.
Studio 2, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$33

Nana Ekow Maison will guide you in creating a piece of art while you enjoy wine and light snacks. Must be 21 to participate. For tickets, call (309) 686-7000.

Birding Tour of the Illinois River
Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 4809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights.
$40

Transportation in a Peoria Park District van, snacks, and lunch at a Havana restaurant are included. The areas visited depend on where scouting reports show the birds to be, but will probably include Spring Lake, Chautauqua, Emiquon and Rice Lake. Timing of this trip is optimized for the for spring migration of waterfowl. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Women & Minority Construction Trades Career Fair
Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon
Manual High School, 811 S. Griswold St., Peoria
Free

Sponsored by the Peoria Area Diversity in Employment Action Team (PADEAT), the event will teach about construction trades and training in the field. For more information, call 309-682-1200.

Breakfast with the Reptiles
Saturday, 9-10 a.m.
Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria
$18; child $12

Enjoy a light breakfast while learning about reptiles and then head out to see the rest of the Zoo. Register by calling (309) 681-3559.

MARCH 4

Musical Thrones
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$29.50-$49.50

Musical Thrones is a parody of ice and fire. For tickets, call (800) 745-3000.

Quarter Auction to Benefit St. Jude
Sunday, 4:30 p.m.
North Pekin Amvets, 660 Radio City Drive, Pekin
Auction paddles are $1

Vendors will provide desirable items to auction. Food and beverage for purchase provided by Dough See Dough Bakery. For more information, email northpekinquarterauctionmania@gmail.com.

Pettengill-Morron House Museum Tour
Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
1212 W. Moss, Peoria
$10

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the house. For more information, call (309) 674-1921.

MARCH 5

Casimir Pulaski Day Camp
Monday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$55 per child

Students aged 6-14 will spend their time learning how to tell stories through film as well as seeing a 3D movie. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Cookbook Club Highlights Irish Food
Monday, 7-8 p.m.
Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville
Free

Adult cooks gather to share recipes and samples. For more information, call (309) 697-3822, Ext. 13.

PSO Music Program
Monday, 7 p.m.
101 State St., Peoria
$5

Peoria Symphony Orchestra sponsors a program of American classic music performed by Eric Ginsberg on clarinet and Liang-ys Wang on piano. For more information, call (309) 671-1096.

MARCH 7

Relax Under the Stars
Wednesday, noon-1 p.m.
Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
Free

Enjoy your lunch as you watch the starry skies and listen to background music. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Homeschool Class: History of the Chicago World’s Fair
Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$35

Four-week history class to study the Fair and events surrounding it. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events Feb. 28 – March 7–