Heart of Illinois Fair returns to the Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria, $10 admission. The fair will run through July 16.

THROUGH JULY 16

Heart of Illinois Fair, Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria, $10 admission. For over 65 years the Heart of Illinois Fair has provided entertainment for the whole family. Information: (309) 691-6332.

JULY 13

Wildlife Prairie Park Joins Brown Bag It, Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road, 11:30 a.m., free. Bring your kids and lunches to the library to see animals from Wildlife Prairie Park. Drinks provided. Information: (309) 444-2241.

JULY 14

Joe Stamm Band, Idlewood Arts Pavilion, 1201 Parkside Ave., Morton, 7-8:30 p.m., free. Joe Stamm Band performs high-energy country rock music. Information: (309) 266-5135.

Couples Painting Session, Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin, $25 per person, 6-8 p.m. Create a one-of-a-kind painting to take home while enjoying liquid refreshments (BYOB). Singles welcome. For more information, visit Speakeasy Art Center Facebook page.

Kevin Hart & the Vibe Tribe, CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria, 7 p.m., free. Hart performs on the jazz vibraphone. Information: (309) 689-3019.

Jam Band Night at the HOI Fair, Beer Garden, Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria, 8:30 p.m., fair admission $10. Groups to perform are Old Shoe, Steady Flow and Brainchild and Dance Monkey Dance. Information: visit www.heartofillinoisfair.com.

JULY 14-17

Conklin’s An Evening with Patsy Cline, Five-Points, 360 N Wilmor Road, Washington, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, $25 adults, $8 students and children. The event features all of Patsy’s biggest hits and stories from her life. Information: (309) 444-8222.

JULY 15

Rules of the Road Workshop, Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, E. Peoria, 1:30-3:30 p.m., free. The Rules of the Road Review Course is designed to give drivers – especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities – the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver’s license. Information: (309) 699-3917.

Tracy Lawrence Takes Center Stage, CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria, 7 p.m., $20 and $25. Country music at its best. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

Temperance Movement featuring Stone Foxes, Limelight Eventplex, 8102 N. University St., Peoria, 8 p.m., $10 and $15. UK 5-piece band performs blues-drenched, soul-dripping music. The Stone Foxes are a San Francisco rock band. Information: (309) 693-1234.

EDM Night at the HOI Fair, Beer Garden, Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria, 8:30 p.m., fair admission $10. Groups on tap are Fillbusta, Spankalicious and Hippy Squishers. Information: visit www.heartofillinoisfair.com.

JULY 16

Pioneer Day, Wildlife Prairie Park 3826 N. Taylor Road Hanna City, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free for members, regular admission for non-members. Daylong event features demonstrations and displays to showcase how the pioneers once lived, including games, crafts, special animals programs and more will take place in the Pioneer Homestead. See inside our 1800’s Log Cabin and the Graham Chapel School House.

Levee District Cruise-In, The Levee District, East Peoria, 4-8 p.m., free. Event open to classic car owners. No entry fee. Information: email rick@epcc.org.

Civil War Dancers, lobby, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, Peoria, 12-2 p.m., free with general admission. Step back into the past with the Metamora Courthouse Civil War Dancers performing in period costume to authentic music. Information: (309) 686-7000.

Bubble  Blast, Sun Plaza, Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, Peoria, 11 a.m., $2 donation per child. Family-oriented demonstration all about bubbles. Information: (309) 686-7000.

Bluegrass American Night at the HOI Fair, Beer Garden, Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria, 8:30 p.m., fair admission $10. Groups to perform are Comatose Catfish, Still Shine, Chicago Farmer and Woodland Remedy. Information: visit www.heartofillinoisfair.com.

Brazillionaires with Ess Afro Jam, CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE. Water St., Peoria, 7 p.m., $5. Esso Afro Jam performs Latin funk style. Brazillionaires is a fusion of Brazilian, jazz and pop. Information: (309) 689-3019.

Sci-Fi Saturdays: Apollo 13, Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, $7.50 adult; $6.50 senior; $5.50 child; $5 member, 6:30 p.m. Not truly a sci-fi movie, the Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission. Information: (309) 686-7000.

JULY 17

Friendly Persuasion, Apollo Theater, 311 S. Main St., Peoria, 2 p.m., $5. See the family-friendly movie in a real theater. Information: (309) 673-4343.

JULY 19

3-D Printing Workshops Presented by Fondulac Library

6 p.m.

Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free; registration required

Workshop for teens will be held on July 19, 21, 26 and 28. Adult workshops will be October 18, 20, 25, and 27. Participants will design and complete a plastic object that will be displayed in the library. To register, call (309) 699-3917.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Tuesday, 8 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria$25 in advance.

American indie folk band from Los Angeles. For more information, visit jaytv.com.

JULY 20

‘Cosi fan Tutte’ Shown at Willow Knolls

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Willow Knolls Theater, 4100 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria

$14

Opera buffs will enjoy the film version of the opera. For more information, call (309) 692-5955.

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