Knights of Columbus in Morton holds its Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 23.

MARCH 22

Gary Allan Performs at the Civic Center
Thursday, 8 p.m.
201 SW Jefferson St., Peoria
$35-$99

Country music star with top hits and certified gold and platinum albums. Tickets available by calling 800-745-3000.

National Alpaca Show
Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
Free

Come see some of the finest alpacas in the country.  www.alpacainfo.com/alpaca-nationals

MARCH 22-24

Corn Stock Presents ‘Vaudeville Whiskey Revue’
Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.
1700 N. Park Road, Peoria
$30; $22 for students through college

Step back in time at Corn Stock’s frolicking Vaudeville and Whiskey Revue. Enjoy whiskey tastings, beer and wine from Sky Harbor’s cash only bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres before the show. For more information, call 309-676-2196.

MARCH 23

Indulgence Chocolate Tour
Friday, 3-7 p.m.
Morton businesses
Free

Businesses throughout Morton will offer chocolate treats and sweet deals. For more information, call 309-263-2491.

KofC Fish Fry in Morton
Friday, 5:30-8 p.m.
616 W. David St.
$10 adult donation; $3 for children 7-12

All-you-can eat fish and sides. Hot dogs and corn dogs available for children. For more information, call 309-263-1211.

MARCH 24

F.O.R.Y. Community Egg Hunt
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Richland Community Center, 446 Cass St., E. Peoria
Free

Enjoy a donut provided by Carl’s Bakery and then join the hunt. Age-related start times. For more information, email FORY@raisinguprichland.org.

Interplanetary 5K
Saturday, registration 7:30 a.m.
Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St., Peoria
$25-$30; Kids $10-$15

Family-oriented race/walk for all ages. Walk or run through portions of the Central Illinois Community Solar System, the world’s most complete large scale model of the Solar System. Participants will follow the routes of interplanetary explorers through the Solar System, from the Sun – past Mercury, Venus, and Earth – to Mars and back along the Riverfront Trail. For more information, call 309-863-3030.

MARCH 25

Earth, Wind & Fire
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theatre, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$29.50-$149.50

EWF combines high-caliber musicianship, wide-ranging musical genre eclecticism, and ’70s multicultural spiritualism. Order tickets by calling 800-745-3000.

MARCH 26

The Story of Marshall’s Tavern
Monday, 7 p.m.
Washington Presbyterian Church, 105 S. Elm St.
Free

This is the story about a tavern that would today be located next door to Holland’s Carmelcorn on the Square. The tavern burned down on the freezing winter day of Dec. 17, 1975. The “last” living Marshall, Suzy, will be in attendance along with Bob Lee, son of Hubert Lee, who also ran the tavern. Items from Marshall’s will be on display including the front door itself. Sponsored by the Washington Historical Society. For more information, call 309-444-4793.

MARCH 28

History of Bartonville State Hospital
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Bartonville
Free

Gary Lisman, author of ‘Bittersweet Memories,’ will discuss the history of the institution and Dr. Zeller who founded it. To register, call 309-697-3822.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events March 21 – March 28–