Shore Acres Park will be the location for the Adventure Race in Chillicothe on Nov. 4. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Park Dist.)

NOV. 2-5

‘The Glass Menagerie’
Thur., Fri., & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
$14; students $10

Classic 5-character memory play by Tennessee Williams that premiered in 1944. For tickets or more information, call (309) 676-2196.

NOV.  3

CIAO First Fridays Artists’ Tour
Friday, 5-9 p.m.
Various locations in Peoria
Free

Visit artists’ studios in Peoria, Pekin and Morton. For a list of places, visit ciaopeoria.com/first-fridays/ or call (309) 674-6822.

Moonlight River Cruise
Friday, 7:30-9:30 (boarding at 7)
Spirit of Peoria, Peoria Riverfront
$23; $21 for seniors; $14 children from 4-15

Live entertainment and a cash bar add to the enjoyment of the Illinois River as seen from a paddle-wheel boat. For more information, call (309) 637-8000.

Are We Alone in the Universe?
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$4 (seating is first come first serve)

Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger, director of the Carl Sagan Institute, will explain the discoveries of the past 20 years in a simulcast. For tickets or information, call (309) 686-7000.

Flash Back Movies: ‘Jaws’
Friday, 10:30 a.m.
North Branch, Peoria Public Library, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Free

See the 70s movie that had everyone talking. For more information, call (309) 497-2100.

NOV.  3-4

Methodist Service League Gift Show
Fri., 4-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Unity Point Atrium Lobby, 900 N. Main St.
Free

Start your holiday shopping and participate in great raffle prizes. Proceeds are given to the Unity Point Foundation for patient use. For more information, email litwillersk@gmail.com.

NOV.  4

Adventure Race in Chillicothe
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Shore Acres Park, 100 Park Blvd.
$40 and $50

Individuals and teams compete in either a 4-hour or 8-hour race that includes canoeing/kayaking and bicycle riding. Pick up packet, t-shirt and route map at Bushwhacker Store, 528 N. Knoxville, Peoria between 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. 4. Hour race begins at noon and concludes at 5. 8-Hour course begins at 9 a.m. and finishes at 5 p.m. For more information, call (309) 692-4812.

Local Author Fair
Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
North Branch, Peoria Public Library, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Free

Meet local authors and get some holiday shopping done. For more information, call (309) 497-2100.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefits Fuller Center for Housing
Saturday, 4-7 p.m.
Elks Club, 1 Elks Drive, Peoria
$7; $5 for veterans and children 5-12

The Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing will be having a Spaghetti dinner to benefit Veterans home repairs. For more information, call (309) 363-3737.

Super Saturday at the Museum
Saturday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Lobby, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free with regular admission

Explore “Zoom into Fall” with museum staff and volunteers. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

NOV.  5

Animal Encounters at Forest Park
Sunday, 1:22-2:22 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free; donations appreciated

Kids can feel the smooth scales of snakes as it slides through their hands. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

NOV.  7

What It Takes to Become a Professional Artist
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free

Professional artists Ken Hoffman and Jennifer Costa will explain what opportunities and inspirations led them to where they are today. The lecture is part of the new exhibition, Emergence: The National Arts of Central Illinois. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Discovering the Styles
Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keefe
Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Studio 2, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$15 per session

Learn about the artist and then create your own masterpiece in his or her own unique style. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

NOV.  8

Senior Morning at the Museum
Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free for seniors

Get an overview tour of the new exhibit, Emergence: The National Arts of Central Illinois. Free light breakfast and parking. For more information, call (309) 863-3015.

Explore Art from a Pint-Sized Point of View
Wednesday, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Classroom 2, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$18

Children experiment with different painting techniques and activities. Caregivers must stay with children. For more information or to register, call (309) 686-7000.

Palette and Pencil
Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$60

All supplies provided for this class in basic principles of art and color taught by Nana Ekow. To register, call (309) 686-7000.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events Nov. 1 – Nov. 8–