McLean County events

The winter season means the farmers market moves indoors at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington. (Image courtesy of DBA Farmers Market)

JAN. 20

 

Howlin’ on the Water

Friday, 6-11 p.m.

The Waterhouse’s Ballroom, 316 SW Washington St., Peoria

$40 plus tax

Enjoy dinner and the Dueling Pianos. For more information, call (309) 494-9100.

 

JAN.  21

 

Indoor Farmers’ Market

Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

U.S. Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington

Free

Producer-only market offering a wide array of farm products including vegetables, fruits, cheeses, pork, beef, free-range poultry and eggs, flowers, plants, and herbs. New this season are goat meat and beef rump roasts. For more information, call (309) 829-9599.

 

World Championship Ice Racing

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Bloomington Coliseum, 101 S. Madison St.

$17-$22 adults; $8.50-$11 kids

World’s top pro ICE Racers, select amateur classes designed to showcase local participation, and surprise super special attractions.  Ice race that will crown the National Champion in I.C.E.’s Manufacturer’s World Cup Motorcycle Division and the wild Unlimited Outlaw Quads. For more information, call (309) 434-2679.

 

Beatle’s Tribute: American English

Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.

$25-$33

Voted the best Beatles tribute band, the group has won awards here and abroad. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

 

Comedian Honest John Performs

Saturday, 9 a.m.-midnight

Lincoln Springs Center, 1611 Morrissey, Bloomington

$20

HBO, Comedy Central, BET Celebrity Comedian Honest John will keep everyone laughing. For more information, visit juzjokkincomedyclub.com.

 

Acoustic Irish Music Jam Session

Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N 725 East Rd, McLean

Free

Bring your instrument and join in an Irish music jam session or just come to enjoy the music. For more information, call (309) 874-2174.

 

Open Tech Time at the Library

Wednesday, 4:00-6 p.m.

Community Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Youth from age 8 through teens can drop in for a new look at robotics. For more information, call (309) 452-1757.

 

 

 

 

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