JULY 14

 

Joe Stamm Band Performs in Morton

Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.

Idlewood Arts Pavilion, 1201 Parkside Ave., Morton

Free

Joe Stamm Band performs high-energy country rock music. For more information, call (309) 266-5135.

 

Couples Painting Session at Speakeasy

Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin

$25 per person

Paint a one-of-a-kind painting to take home while enjoying liquid refreshments (BYOB). Singles welcome. For more information, visit Speakeasy Art Center FaceBook page.

 

Kevin Hart & the Vibe Tribe

Thursday, 7 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria

Free

Kevin Hart performs on the jazz vibraphone. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

 

Jam Band Night at the HOI Fair

Thursday, 8:30 p.m.

Beer Garden, Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria

Fair admission $10

Groups to perform are Old Shoe, Steady Flow and Brainchild and Dance Monkey Dance. For more information, visit www.heartofillinoisfair.com.

 

JULY 14-17

Conklin’s An Evening with Patsy Cline

Thur – Sat 7 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m.

Five-Points, 360 N Wilmor Road, Washington

Adults $25; children and students $8

Spend an unforgettable evening with country music legend Patsy Cline and her live band. The event features all of Patsy’s biggest hits and stories from her life. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.

 

JULY 15

Groove in the Garden: By the Book

Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing St.

Free

Enjoy uplifting music from “By the Book” in Hannah’s Reading Garden. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

 

Dash at Dusk 5k

Friday, 6-10 p.m.

Pekin Hospital, 600 S. 13th St.

$30; $15 kids’ fun run

Pekin Hospital, the Pekin Hospital Foundation, ProHealth Medical Group and Progressive Health Systems will host the fourth annual Dash at Dusk that promotes community wellness and raises funds for Pekin Hospital’s mission trip to provide medical assistance to the Dominican Republic. For more information, call (309) 347-1151.

 

Rules of the Road Workshop

Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, E. Peoria

Free

The Rules of the Road Review Course is designed to give drivers – especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities – the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver’s license. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

 

Tracy Lawrence Takes Center Stage

Friday, 7 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria

$20 and $25

Country music at its best. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

 

Temperance Movement featuring Stone Foxes at Limelight

Friday, 8 p.m.

Limelight Eventplex, 8102 N. University St., Peoria

$10 and $15

UK 5-piece band performs blues-drenched, soul-dripping music. The Stone Foxes are a San Francisco rock band. For more information, call (309) 693-1234.

 

EDM Night at the HOI Fair

Friday, 8:30 p.m.

Beer Garden, Expo Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria

Fair admission $10

Groups on tap are Fillbusta, Spankalicious and Hippy Squishers. For more information, visit www.heartofillinoisfair.com.

 

JUNE 16

Levee District Cruise-In

Saturday, 4-8 p.m.

The Levee District, East Peoria

Free

Event open to classic car owners. No entry fee. For more information, email rick@epcc.org.

 

Civil War Dancers at the Museum

Saturday, 12-2 p.m.

Lobby, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with general admission

Step back into the past with the Metamora Courthouse Civil War Dancers! Dancers in period costume will perform historic dances to authentic music. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Acoustic-Soul Music

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

C-Note Pub at Cornerstone Inn, 111 N. Main St., Washington

American nomadic duo Genna and Jesse bring their quirky and independent music to C-Note Pub. For more information, call (309) 267-1878.

 

Stage 5 Entertainment for Young People

Saturday, 6-10 p.m.

Five-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington

$9

The night out event for 6th-8th graders will include DJ, dance floor, bags games, and photo booth. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.

 

Forest Park Nature Center Visits the Pekin Library

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Staff from the Nature Center will present “Champions of Survival” with games and activities for children. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.

 

Kids’ Ballroom Workshop

Saturday, noon-1:30 p.m.

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St. Pekin

$15 per child ages 6-16

Young people can learn to waltz, fox trot and do East Coast swing. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

Trading Card Game Day at the Library

Saturday, 11 a.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Gamers ages 10 and older will bring their decks and friends to the library to compare collections. Friendly table games will be provided. Register by calling (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.

 

Bubble  Blast

Saturday, 11 a.m.

Sun Plaza, Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, Peoria

$2 donation per child

Family-oriented demonstration all about bubbles. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Bluegrass American Night at the HOI Fair

Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

Beer Garden, Expo Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria

$10 fair admission

Groups to perform are Comatose Catfish, Still Shine, Chicago Farmer and Woodland Remedy. For more information, visit www.heartofillinoisfair.com.

 

Brazillionaires with Ess Afro Jam

Saturday, 7 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE. Water St., Peoria

$5

Esso Afro Jam performs Latin funk style. Brazillionaires is a fusion of Brazilian, jazz and pop. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

 

Sci-Fi Saturdays: Apollo 13

Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$7.50 adult; $6.50 senior; $5.50 child; $5 member

Not truly a sci-fi movie, the Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

JULY 17

Apollo Theater – Friendly Persuasion

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Apollo Theater, 311 S. Main St., Peoria

$5

See the family-friendly movie in a real theater. For more information, call (309) 673-4343.

 

JULY 19

3-D Printing Workshops Presented by Fondulac Library

6 p.m.

Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free; registration required

Workshop for teens will be held on July 19, 21, 26 and 28. Adult workshops will be October 18, 20, 25, and 27. Participants will design and complete a plastic object that will be displayed in the library. To register, call (309) 699-3917.

 

Healthcare Insurance Marketplace Event

Tuesday, noon-8 p.m.

Rankin School District, 13716 S. 5th St., Pekin

Free

Knowledgeable insurance navigators will help you find the right plan at the right price. For more information, call (309) 347-1151.

 

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Tuesday, 8 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria

$25 in advance

American indie folk band from Los Angeles. For more information, visit jaytv.com.

 

JULY 19

Healthcare Insurance Marketplace Event

Tuesday, noon-8 p.m.

Rankin School District, 13716 S. 5th St., Pekin

Free

Knowledgeable insurance navigators will help you find the right plan at the right price. For more information, call (309) 347-1151.

 

JULY 20

‘Cosi fan Tutte’ Shown at Willow Knolls

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Willow Knolls Theater, 4100 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria

$14

Opera buffs will enjoy the film version of the opera. For more information, call (309) 692-5955.

 

 

 

 

 

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