JUNE 16   

Music on the Courthouse Lawn

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Courthouse, 342 Court St., Pekin

Music by Willi Kuhn, the Spoon River Cowboy, sponsored by the Pekin Academy of Fine Arts will be accompanied by food and art vendors. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

French Cooking at the Library

Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Pekin Public Library Community Room, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Chef Bill More will demonstrate and have samples of recipes from the book, ‘Around My French Table’ by Dorie Greenspan. This month’s menu is: Paris Mushroom Soup; Chunky Beets and Icy Red Onion Salad; Fresh Orange Pork Tenderloin Croquants; and Crispy French Egg White Cookies. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

 

JUNE 16 – 18

Steamboat Festival

All day

Peoria RiverFront Park

Free until 6 p.m.; $5 from 6-11 p.m.

Includes a carnival, vendor food, bags tournament, and live bands. The Steamboat Classic Race starts at 7 a.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit peoriaevents.com.

 

JUNE 17

On-the-Spot Admissions Event at Methodist College

Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Methodist College campus, 5801 W. War Memorial Dr., Peoria

Free

During the 3-hour event applicants can apply for the fall 2016 semester.  To sign up for a 15-minute appointment, visit www.methodistcol.edu/events or call (309) 672-5513.

 

Laser Light Nights

Friday, 6 & 7 p.m.

Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$5 for one show; $8 for both

Six o’clock show will feature classic rock music; 7 p.m. show uses Metallica as the backdrop for a laser light show. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

JUNE 18

Morton All American Girl Day

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Downtown

Free

Shopping, activities and lunch for girls, their dolls and their adult friends. Maps available at participating shops. For more information, call (309) 266-5361.

 

Sewing Guild Show and Tell Luncheon

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Tony Roma’s, 1607 Jumer Drive, Bloomington

$15

The premier sewing event of the year for the Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is the June Luncheon. The registration fee for the event is $5 and lunch will cost about $10. For more information, visit www.peoriaasg.org.

 

Figures of Strength Docents Tour

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Folk Art Gallery, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with general admission

Museum docent will lead a tour of the exhibit of artworks by Nita Sunderland. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

2001: A Space Odyssey

Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 child; $5 member

Movie rated G shown on the big screen. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Space Age Ice Cream

Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Studio 3, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$10 members; $12 public

Mix up your own edible ice cream using liquid nitrogen, a substance that is -300º F and learn about how astronauts eat in space. Aimed at an audience aged 7-16. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Adult Coloring Club

Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor

Free

Chat, relax and be artistic without pressure. Coloring sheets and crayons are provided or you can bring your own. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Learn to Do Your Daughter’s Hair

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4^th St.

Free

Learn to fix your daughter’s hair without tears. Included will be braids and pony tails. There will also be related crafts and a photo booth. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, ext. 3.

 

Crafterday for Children

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4^th St.

Free

Make it and take it craft with a Father’s Day theme. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.

 

Trading Card Day at the Library

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4^th St.

Free

Ages 10 and up are invited to bring their decks and friends for a chance to show off what they’ve got.  For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.

JUNE 18 – SEPTEMBER 11

Be the Astronaut Exhibition

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$16 adults; $15 seniors; $14 youth

Be the Astronaut is a world-class exhibit experience that teaches STEM based content via a fusion of physical exhibit and state-of-the-art video game technology. For more information or to see the video, visit peoriariverfrontmuseum.org.

JUNE 20

Fondulac Adult Book Club

Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free

The group will discuss “Darlene’s Silver Streak and the Brandford Model T Girls”, a book by John Butte. New members always welcome. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

 

JUNE 21-24

Summer Art Camp at Speakeasy

Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – noon

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St.

$15 per class; $50 for all four

Miss Erica Ziegenbein will teach art classes for youth. For more information, email classes@SpeakeasyArtCenter.com

 

JUNE 22

Brown-Bag-It Lunchtime Fun at the Library

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor

Free

Bring your kids and lunches to the Main Library for a story and activity with Andy the Armadillo! Drinks are provided. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

 

 

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