Peoria’s Grand Army of the Republic Hall hosts an open house from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, including a presentation on President Ulysses Grant.

MAY 17

Spring Fling at the Riverfront
Thurs. & Fri., beginning at 6 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront
$35

Event features Stone Sour, Stone Temple Pilots, I Prevail, Pop Evil, Sevendust, 10 Years, Dead Girls Academy and Burden of the Sky. For more information, visit monarchmusichall.com.

MAY 20

GAR Hall Open House
Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
416 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria
$5 donation appreciated

The event includes a presentation on Ulysses S. Grant by Dr. George Hopkins, live music, dancing, refreshments and historical displays. To reserve a place at a table, call 309-636-7022.

Illinois in the Civil War by Bernie Drake
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$11; children $9

From Camp Lyon and Camp Peoria to the generals buried in Springdale Cemetery, Peoria and Illinois played a significant role in the Civil War. Remember and celebrate the sacrifices of these Peorians and Illinoisans in this bicentennial year. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Museum
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Museum admission $11 adults, $9 children

Free admission for active duty military personnel and veterans and Gold Star Families. Giant Screen Theater will show ‘Normandy 1944’ for an extra fee. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

MAY 22

Growing and Using Herbs
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library
202 S. Main St.
Free

U of I Extension Master Gardener class on herbs. For more information, call 309-467-2922.

From Hubble to Pluto: Astronomy in Illinois
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum,
222 SW Washington St.
$4

Visually stimulating show that honors Illinois citizens who have impacted our knowledge of space. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

MAY 23

Free Preview: WTVP’s Sinking of the Columbia
Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St.
Museum admission $11 adults, $9 children

Brian Fox Ellis hosts the documentary about the 1918 disaster that killed nearly 100 people and spelled the end of the steamer excursion business. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events May 16 – May 23–