The German-American Society will hold its annual Volksfest on Sunday, noon-8 p.m. at the Hickory Grove Park in Dunlap. (Photo courtesy the German-American Society)

JUNE 24-JULY 2

Cornstock Theater presents ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’

7:30 p.m.

1700 N. Park Road, Peoria

$15 adults; $12 students

Based on the true-life events in the Gilbreth family, the comedy will please the whole family. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

JUNE 29-JULY 2

Eastlight Theater presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Thurs-Sat, 7:30 p.m.

1401 E. Washington St., East Peoria

$19

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ presented by the Eastlight Theater company. For more information, call (309) 699-7469.

JUNE 30

What it Means to Be Human

Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe

The Smithsonian traveling exhibit about the origins of humans will be open during regular library hours until July 14. For more information, call (309) 497-2000.

Derel Montieth Trio Performs

Thursday, 7 p.m.

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

Free

Trio performs as part of the CEFCU Jazz Series. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

The Basics of Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Filger District Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk

Free

Join the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for a free educational program. The program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, disease stages, treatment, and much more. To register, call the library at (309) 432-2929.

Gifts from the Garden Horticulture Camp

Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Woodford County Farm Bureau Park, 4-H Park Road, Eureka

$5

Participants will explore nature and get crafty, learning about bees and butterflies, and other wonders of nature. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.

JULY 1

Tom Petty Tribute Band Performs

Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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

$7

‘Free Fallin’ will perform favorite Tom Petty renditions. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

JULY 2

Movie at the Riverfront Museum: Alien

Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 child; $5 member

See the 1979 movie on the giant screen. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Brushville Peforms at Peoria Riverfront

Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

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

$10

Brushville performs as part of the Red, White and Boom celebration. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

JULY 3

Fusion Night Light Outdoor Dance Party

Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

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

$20

For more information, visit redwhiteandboom.us.

Volksfest

Sunday, noon-8 p.m.

Hickory Grove Park, 12403 N. Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap

Free admission

German-American Society annual event with live entertainment, a Fine Arts and Craft Village, folk dancing, children’s activities, and a cruise-in for pre-1990 vehicles that begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call (309) 444-4656.

Eureka Christian Church

JULY 4

Patriotic Organ Music

Monday, 11:30 a.m.

Eureka Christian Church, 302 S. Main

Free

One-hour concert begins right after the parade. For more information, call (309) 467-2369.

Children 13 and under can compete for the most fish and the longest fish. Participants need to bring rods, bait and buckets. There will also be prizes and water for all participants. For more information, call (309) 261-5910.

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