First Friday is a national movement among artists in many cities across the United States. Artists open their studios to present their work to the public.

First Friday events keep the arts in the forefront of a community.

 

Checkout Peoria's First Friday website for gallery openings and all the businesses who participate!

https://hellopeoria.co/first-friday

On the First Friday of the month, we are open from 6-9pm where you can come in to look around and purchase pottery.

At 7pm, if you are interested in trying the wheel out during our First Friday events, we schedule 45 minute sessions to take part in this opportunity.  A quick demonstration of throwing a pot is given.  Then everyone gets a chance to try throwing clay on their own wheel.  During this time, an instructor will be available to give hand-over-hand instruction to assist you in making a pot of your choice. 

Everybody keeps one piece (within the scale of a cereal bowl or coffee mug) which stays at the studio for finish work and firing.  When finished we notify you for pickup and, they are food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe. 

Cost is $25/participant.  

Ages 5+ (children younger than 18 need be accompanied by an adult)

For upcoming dates, please refer to our Events Calendar (underneath).

We require pre-registration and pre-payment.  Please fill out the form underneath.  You will then receive an invoice which you can pay online.

Please show up no later than 6:45 if you will be throwing on the pottery wheels at the 7:00pm class.

Register here: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/events/first-fridays-wheel-throwing

NOTE: Admissions for this performance go on sale beginning March 11th at 10am!!

 

DUELING PIANOS is back and now playing monthly at The Waterhouse located on the 2nd floor of the MAXAM Building in Downtown Peoria!!

 

Performing since 2004 Central Illinois Dueling Pianos has played to over 125,000 people with their laugh a-long, sing a-along, drink a-long, party a-long time request and comedy driven rock 'n' roll piano show! Get a group together and come enjoy this FUN night out!!

 

Admission is $25pp. The bar will open and seating will begin 1 hour before the show at 6:30p with the show running from 7:30p-10:30p.

 

Seating is reserved with tables seating 8 people and will be assigned based upon the order of purchase. If you are joining a larger group, to ensure being seated together, please indicate the group name in the "Notes" section at the time of purchase.

For tickets: https://waterhousepeoria.square.site/product/4-5-24-friday-central-illinois-dueling-pianos-at-the-waterhouse/803?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=20

 

While dinner is not offered as a package with this show, we strongly encourage you to make reservations for dinner at one of the enjoyable restaurants within a few blocks of our location:

Bollywood Bites Bistro 316 SW Washington (1st floor of MAXAM) - 309-670-0936 *SPECIAL PACKAGE AVAILABLE*

Ardor Breads and Provisions - 301 SW Water Street - 309-431-7801

Blue Duck Barbeque Tavern - 212 SW Water Street - 309-981-5801

Rhythm Kitchen - 305 SW Water Street - 309-676-9668

Saffron Social - 187 SW Washington Street - 309-740-0434

Jack's on Adams - 107 SW Adams - 309-839-2855

Richards Under Main - 311 Main Street - 309-674-8007

Kenny's Westside Pub - 112 SW Jefferson - 309-676-1693

Jim's Steak House - 110 SW Jefferson - 309-673-5300

Kelleher's Irish Pub - 619 SW Water - 309-673-6000

Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer - 736 SW Washington - 309-713-2619

Sugar Wood-Fire Bistro - 826 SW Adams - 309-676-0848

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery - 321 NE Madison - 309-306-0190

Black Band Distillery - 1000 SW Adams - 309-680-1233