Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party as New Amsterdam Bar & Restaurant becomes the city beneath the sea with WWCT!
A true LIve Crawfish boil and the Music of The Big Easy from WWCT! Beads, Brews and baby your crew better be here! We're gonna ask you where you gotcha' shoes!
Tell 'em Down at New Amsterdam! starts 4pm-9pm
& the Crawfish are GONE!

Peoria’s open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry
8:00-10:00pm
Admission: $4-members, $7 nonmembers

Peoria’s open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry is held on the 1st Thursday of each month. Each night the open mic features a popular regionally known poet. Audiences experience more than just readings, these are soul-baring performances.

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Join us each Friday from 5-8 for a self-directed art session enhanced by great background music from Live at the Five Spot from 5:30-7:30. Prices start at $10 and include all supplies for painting or collage. On the first Friday of the month (or on fund-raiser Fridays) the session lasts from 5-9. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Beverages, as well as food, are also available from our neighbors at The Rhythm Kitchen. Call ahead to reserve space if you are coming with a group. Space is secured with Paypal, otherwise, drop on by.  Bring your enthusiasm and you are good to go!
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On the First Friday of every month, from 5pm to 9pm, join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes Twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of creative and talented artists living and working in Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.ciaopeoria.com

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Dexter O'neal & Funk Yard.  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

Tonight Features:  Blue Stew

Enjoy live music every weekend!   For a complete listing, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz

From 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, for kids ages 10-14, this class will be an excellent introduction to various techniques and mediums. Beginning with drawing, the class will include, but not be limited to working with pencils, pastels, watercolors, acrylic and encaustic painting, mixed media, collage, paper mache and more. This is a 12 week session on Saturdays beginning January 25th and ending April 12th.  The same class will be offered on Thursdays from  4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to allow for make-ups. Cost is $165 for 12 weeks ($15 per remaining sessions for late entries). All materials are included.
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Tonight Features:  Asbury Fox

Enjoy live music every weekend!   For a complete listing, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz