Peoria County Calendar of Events July 25 – Aug. 1

Relax Under the Stars in the Planetarium will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

JULY 26

Shakespeare in Love
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
ISU Center for Performing Arts, 400 W. Beaufort St., Normal
$20-$54

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival offers the play ‘Shakespeare in Love. Repeated on Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, visit illinoisshakes.com.

JULY 27

Adult Night at the Zoo
Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road
$15

Those aged 21 and over will experience keeper chats, animal greets, and adult beverages. For more information, call 309-686-3365.

‘Henry V’ Performed at Ewing Cultural Center
Friday, 8 p.m.
617 E. Emerson, Bloomington
$20-$54

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival will present ‘Henry V’. For more information, visit illinoisshakes.com.

CEFCU Stage Presents ‘Too White Crew’
Friday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront, 200 NE Water St.
$8

Check out the world’s first all live hip hop tribute band. For more information, call 309-682-1200.

JULY 28

Shakespeare: ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Ewing Cultural Center, 617 E. Emerson, Bloomington
$20-$54

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival will present ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor.’ Event repeats on Tuesday. For more information, visit illinoisshakes.com.

Five Points Summer Jam Music Festival Benefits St. Jude Runs
Saturday, noon-11 p.m.
460 N. Wilmor Road, Washington
$25

Outdoor musicfest presents 4 bands, beer truck, and food vendors. Lawn chairs allowed inside. For more information, call 309-444-2222.

Fiesta En El Rio
Saturday, 5-11:30 p.m.
CEFCU Stage, 200 NE Water St., Peoria
$7-$10

The fiesta features authentic Latin American and Hispanic food, drink, and music. For more information, call 309-682-1200.

JULY 28-29

St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome in 3D
Sat. 6 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$10.50; senior $9.50; child $8.50

See the four Papal Basilicas of Rome in 3D on the Giant Screen Theater. For more information, call 309-786-7000.

JULY 29

Municipal Band Concert
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre, 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
Free

Conductor David Vroman will lead the band in rousing music. For more information, visit peoriamunicipalband.com.

AUGUST 1

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

Spend the noon hour in a peaceful tour of the starry skies. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

 

–Peoria County Calendar of Events July 25 – Aug. 1–