The Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, is hosting a Docent Walk of Harold Gregor’s Exhibit in the Folk Art Gallery on Saturday, Aug. 6. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Riverfront Museum)

AUGUST 3-7

‘Legally Blond’

Wed. – Sat. $7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

Peoria Players Theatre, 4300 N. University

$19 adults

‘Legally Blond the Musical’ follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

AUGUST 5

Olympics Day at the Zoo

Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road

Adults $9; ages 2-12 $6

Kick off the Summer Olympics at the zoo and learn about animals with athletic-type adaptations. For more information, call (309) 686-3365.

AUGUST 6

Wildflower Walk in the Park

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria

Free

Explore the tallgrass prairie and discover the colorful habitat that once covered two-thirds of Illinois. Event repeated on August 10. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Bird Day at the Zoo

Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road

Adults $9; ages 2-12 $6

Celebrate our feathered friends with games, activities and close animal encounters. For more information, call (309) 686-3365.

Solar System Workshop at the Museum

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

River Classroom, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$12 public; $10 members

Learn about the size and scale of the solar system. The program is taught by Renae Kerrigan, Planetarium Curator. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Docent Walk of Harold Gregor’s Exhibit

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Folk Art Gallery, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with general admission

Join a knowledgeable Museum docent on an exhibition tour of Changing Perspectives: The Landscapes of Harold Gregor located in the Folk Art Gallery. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

AUGUST 9

Good Eats from the Summer Garden

Tuesday, 5-6 p.m.

Luthy Botanical Garden, 2520 N. Prospect Road, Peoria

$12

Enjoy an evening in the Garden and some delicious tomato recipes created by the Luthy chef. For more information, call (309) 681-3502.

50 Rock Learning Movie: Father’s Little Dividend

Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Noble Center, 1125 W. Lake Ave., Peoria

$3

Entertainment from the 50s staring Spenser Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor. For more information, call (309) 686-2859.

Audition for Peoria Civic Chorale

Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3601 N. North St., Peoria

Free

Auditions will consist of singing a solo of choice and performing vocalization and tonal memory exercises at the director’s discretion. Auditions may be scheduled for an alternative time as well. For more information, visit peoriacivicchorale.org.

AUGUST 10

Homemade Salsa Workshop

Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University St., Peoria

$60

Learn to make, preserve and use your own salsa. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

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