JUNE 8

 

Still Life Drawing Class

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Pekin Academy of Fine Arts, 601 N. 4th St.

Adults can learn to draw using one and two-point perspective, how to make a cast shadow and how shadows define shapes. Bring your own supplies or $5 to purchase them. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

Confetti Wine Glass Painting Class

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Pekin Academy of Fine Arts, 601 N. 4th St.

$25

Adult students will be painting two tumblers which can be purchased for $3 each. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

JUNE 8-11

 

Tremont Turkey Festival

Thursday-Sunday; various times

Downtown Tremont

Free admission

Carnival opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday followed by the Miss Tremont Pageant at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Friday entertainment from 6-8:30 p.m.; Saturday: Pancake and sausage breakfast, 5K Foot race, Horseshoe Tournament, Antique Tractor Pull, Frozen Turkey Toss, bed races, Kids’ Tractor Pull, and entertainment from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday features a car show, community church service, musical entertainment, and concludes with a parade that begins at 4 p.m. For more information, visit turkeyfestival.com.

 

JUNE 9

 

Pizza and Painting for Teens

Friday, 6 p.m.

Pekin Academy of Fine Arts, 601 N. 4th St.

$22

Youths aged 11-15 will paint while enjoying pizza. Hosted by the Pekin Art Connection. Register by calling (309) 267-2058.

 

Movies in the Park

Friday, 8:30-10 p.m.

Idlewood Park Pavilion, 1201 Parkside Drive, Morton

Free

The movie for June will be “Sing.” For more information, call (309) 263-7429.

 

JUNE 9-11

 

Broadway Backwards

Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

Peoria Players Theatre, 4300 N. University

$19 adults; $12 for youth

The play reinterprets the songs of musical theater with singers performing as characters they wouldn’t get to lay in real life. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

 

JUNE 10

 

Canvas and Donuts: Father’s Day Painting

Saturday, 10 a.m.

Pekin Academy of Fine Arts, 601 N. 4th St.

$22

Youths from 5-10 years of age will paint something for Father’s Day. Hosted by Pekin Art Connection. Register by calling, (309) 267-2058.

 

Super Hero Day in Morton

Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Downtown Morton

Kids of all ages can dress up as their favorite hero and visit the library and shops. For more information, visit mortonlibrary.org.

 

Moss Avenue Sale

Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pettengill-Morron House grounds, 1212 W. Moss, Peoria

Find antiques, collectibles, art and good food. For more information, call (309) 676-7900.

 

JUNE 10-11

 

Sommerfest Rock’n Wurst Saturday

Saturday & Sunday, noon-8 p.m.

Hickory Grove Park, 12503 Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap

Event features music, soccer, and German food and drinks. For more information, visit peoriagermans.net.

 

JUNE 11

 

Community Block Party

Sunday, 5-8 p.m.

Pekin First Nazarene church, 3514 E. Broadway

Free

There will be inflatables, Touch-a-Truck, carnival games, dunk tank, and vendor foods. For more information, visit pekinfirstnaz.org.

 

Peoria Pops Orchestra at Washington Park

Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

Rotary Shelter, 820 Lincoln St., Washington

Free

Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy the music. For more information, visit washingtonparkdistrict.com.

 

Barnyard Bash

Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, 2218 N. Prospect Road

Free

Event features indoor and outdoor activities, farm animals and bluegrass music. For more information, call (309) 323-6900.

 

JUNE 13

 

Library Knit Night

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Bring your yarn and needles and knit with friends. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Genealogical Treasures in the Archives

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society, 719 N. Eleventh St., Pekin

Free

Archivist Rindi Shannon will talk about the treasures available for research at the TCGHS library. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.

 

JUNE 14

 

Great Decisions: Latin America’s Political Pendulum

Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

2017 Great Decisions Programming and Discussion Series is led by Jared Olar, Local History Librarian for the Pekin Library. Programs will be held on consecutive Wednesdays. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

 

Brown-Bag-It Lunchtime Fun

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Bring the kids and lunch to the library for Barnyard Discoveries Petting Zoo. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Cross Stitch 101

Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.

Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free

Counted cross stitch will be taught to people over the age of 14. Beginner-level sewing kits will be provided. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

 

–Tazewell County Events–