This year, the Peoria Art Guilds' Annual Art Auction is revolved around Fives. This years event is inspired by a poem written by William Carlos Williams and a painting by Charles Demuth alongside a celebration marking five years the Guild has been running at full capacity to serve our local arts community. 

Several local artists are creating artwork to be included in an exhibition at the Art Guild which will culminate with a live auction on Sunday July 30, 2023. The artist/Art Guild share will be 50/50 and all proceeds will benefit programming at the Peoria Art Guild.

The exhibition will be from July 24-30, 2023. The live auction will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Peoria Art Guild.
* Hors d'oeuvres
* Cocktails
* Art Auction
* 50/50
Tickets price - $45
Members price - $35

For tickets: Ticketswww.peoriaartguild.org/upcoming-events/annualfundraiser

Peoria Art Guild Annual Art Auction Fundraiser

This year, the Peoria Art Guilds' Annual Art Auction is revolved around Fives. This years event is inspired by a poem written by William Carlos Williams and a painting by Charles Demuth alongside a celebration marking five years the Guild has been running at full capacity to serve our local arts community.

Several local artists are creating artwork to be included in an exhibition at the Art Guild which will culminate with a live auction on Sunday July 30, 2023. The artist/Art Guild share will be 50/50 and all proceeds will benefit programming at the Peoria Art Guild.

The exhibition will be from July 24-30, 2023. The live auction will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Peoria Art Guild.
* Hors d'oeuvres
* Cocktails
* Art Auction
* 50/50
Tickets price - $45
Members price - $35 

More info...

It's Tuesday and you know what that means..TRIVIA TIME . A great excuse to stop in for dinner & drinks and maybe even win a $

If you haven't checked out the Playing in Peoria Comedy Open Mic Night at The Neon Bison - you've been missing out!

The good news is that we're here every week!

 

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, August 3, ~ 8:00 - 10:00 pm

When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat number.

Tickets in Advance Online: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (till 6pm day of event)

If an event is not sold out, tickets will also be sold at the door.
Tickets at the door*: $9-members, $12-nonmembers, $5-poets
(*No money will be taken at the door unless we don’t reach our max capacity)

*Please Note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage.
If you don't plan to read, then don't purchase a poet level ticket.

Water and Pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar.
Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.

Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Host: Ryan Lowry, DJ: Yvaine Washington

Featured Poet: Teianna Re-AL Cooper
As an author, community advocate and facilitator, TeiannaRe-AL Cooper is a recognized speaker of healing, truth, and wisdom. She has had the honor of being guest speaker at several teen summits, women conferences, and community forums in the Kansas City metropolitan area and major cities alike. TeiannaRe-AL Cooper is a poetry slam mentor and writers workshop facilitator; however, she is notably known for blending a smooth sound and sultry voice to deliver a hardcore and real message through her poetry. 

As an artist, she has self-published a number of works including two books "Little Girl Listen" and "Feeln' Sum Type of Way." In addition, she has two poetry LP’s “Naked Truth; Love, Sex, & Lies and “This Woman's Work.” TeiannaRe-AL is a registered song writer with BMI earning writers credits on several songs with a diverse array of artists. She has hosted several artist showcases in front of a live audience in which she has received rave reviews for her astonishing show, giving her listeners a taste of original poems, monologues, and songs. TeiannaRe-AL has since worked tirelessly to become a New York Times bestselling author with several works in progress and notable publisher and songwriter. Teianna is the granddaughter of the legendary blues great, Albert King and plans to carry on his legacy. 

TeiannaRe-AL is an affiliated poet with Kansas City's 4HisWill, I AM AN ARTIST, Arsyn Spit Fire, East of Red ArtHouse, AtEase Sunday and REAL TALK with Mia Ramsey. As a performing artist she has hosted and performed for several events in various cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Oklahoma City, S. Louis, Tulsa, and many more. TeiannaRe-AL has recently made her home in the windy city of Chicago and is continuing her work in literary and performance art.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-8-3-2023

Warehouse Renaissance Bus Tour

Once a dusty collection of aging warehouses, the Warehouse District is now changing rapidly. New residential units, restaurants and retail make this area vibrant. The early history of the area and the factors that led to new development will be shared.

Tours depart from outside of the Caterpillar Visitors Center on Washington Street.

Caterpillar Visitors Center
110 Southwest Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61602

Click here to purchase tickets!

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Ready to meet new climbing partners and start some new belaytionships? Join us for a Rope Climbing Meetup every Friday from 5-8 pm! 

Top Rope or Lead Tag required. 

Free for members | Regular Day Pass rates apply for guests

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/510356821208443/510356921208433

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

Pinball Tournament at Gone Social

5 round tournament with 2 round finals for top 8 players
Warmups / registration begins at 5:00
Tournament starts @ 6 pm
$10 entry + $5 coin drop, games on freeplay, extra balls shut off
5 rounds + 2 round finals for top 8 player after qualifying
All finalists are paid from the purse, and there are drawings and giveaways throughout the night for all players!
Pre-register is highly recommended at the Gone Social website

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Gone Social

1001 SW Washington Street, Suite 5-201

Peoria, IL, United States, 61602

Join us in the Beer Garden for a great summer night of music with The Road Less Traveled!

Cinderella's Tom Keifer Band With Special Guests Winger and John Corabi

Tom Keifer remains a resilient, relevant figure in the rock world through constant reimagination and renewal. His story begins as the singer-songwriter, guitarist and front man of hard rock heavyweights Cinderella. His signature voice and guitar, and bluesy, no-BS arena-shaking songwriting, were integral in moving 15 million records worldwide. Over the past decade, Keifer transitioned his talents to a solo career, enjoying continued success recording and touring with #keiferband. #keiferband is Tom Keifer, Savannah Keifer, Tony Higbee, Billy Mercer, Jarred Pope, Kory Myers, Tanya Davis. Two critically-acclaimed albums have been released to date: THE WAY LIFE GOES (2013) and RISE (2019). 2023 will mark #keiferband’s ten year anniversary. The band will be celebrating the milestone this year on their “LIVE LOUD TOUR” with plenty of high energy, eardrum-shattering shows combining all the classic, chart topping hits of Cinderella with new faves from #keiferband releases.

Peoria Civic Center

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Don't miss out on Live Music every Friday & Saturday at The Neon Bison! 

Downtown Peoria's New Live Country Music Bar + Video Gaming

 

Follow us on Facebook for all our events! https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison/events

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment and Your Favorite D.J. Entertainment Present...
Smoakland

at The X Bar Peoria
Friday, August 4th
Doors 9pm / Show 10pm

About Smoakland:
Injecting the West Coast scene with audacious spirit and a kinetic pulse, Smoakland, made up of the dynamic duo Anthony Battaglia and Harrison Hays, are true to the edgy ethos of their Bay Area roots. The pair, who met at Boise State University, merged their shared interests - the smoky charm of cannabis culture and the explosive world of dubstep - to form Smoakland in 2018.

Smoakland's distinctive sound—a gripping fusion of "Old School" Dubstep—has garnered international acclaim, drawing inspiration from industry trailblazers such as Zeds Dead, Eptic, and Mersiv. This unique groove pays homage to their first love, the Afrojack-spun genre "Dirty Dutch", an early vibe that kick-started Anthony's headlong dive into music production in 2014.

Both Anthony and Harry wear their hearts on their sleeves, spinning their personal trials and triumphs into sonic stories. Harry found his muse in a rough patch of life, a transformative period that culminated in his revelation: "Smoakland saved my life." On the flip side, Anthony found his inspiration in a heart-wrenching personal loss. A life-altering moment at Burning Man, coupled with a perfectly timed call from Harry, sparked the birth of their musical brotherhood.

For tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/3030439/smoakland-peoria-the-x-bar

Peoria's biggest and best farmers market!  Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods!  Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!

Join us every Saturday morning 8 am - noon in the 200 block of Water Street.  

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Roll Out the Barrel Bus Tour

Peoria once featured a riverfront lined with breweries and distilleries. Taxes collected ranked it as the Whiskey Capital of the World.
From 1850 to Prohibition, the volume of whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled in Peoria led to great fortunes being made and to the birth of equally prosperous secondary industries. Discover why Peoria was the perfect place for all of these industries to be developed.

Tours depart from outside of the Caterpillar Visitors Center on Washington Street.

Caterpillar Visitors Center
110 Southwest Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61602

Click here to purchase tickets!

More info...

 

Ryan Massey is a local acoustic singer/songwriter who has been entertaining people at pubs and parties for over a decade. Writing and performing are his absolute passion. He plays covers that range across multiple genres and eras. His fiery and energetic playing will surely provide a captivating soundtrack to your night!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/297100059459836

Don't miss out on Live Music every Friday & Saturday at The Neon Bison! 

Downtown Peoria's New Live Country Music Bar + Video Gaming

 

Follow us on Facebook for all our events! https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison/events

Saturday, July 1, 2023 – Pekin, Illinois

Saturday, July 8, 2023 – Washington, Illinois

Saturday, July 15, 2023 – East Peoria, Illinois

Saturday, July 22, 2023 – Morton, Illinois

Saturday, July 29, 2023 – Chillicothe, Illinois

Saturday, August 5, 2023 – Canton, Illinois

Saturday, August 12, 2023 – Galesburg, Illinois

Saturday, August 19, 2023 – Springfield, Illinois

Saturday, August 26, 2023 – Bloomington/Normal, Illinois 

Discounts for each community are valid only on their designated day and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion.

For more info: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/events