Join us on Sunday afternoons for Family Climb Time, when local families can experience indoor rock climbing alongside one of our experienced youth instructors!

Cost: Free for Members | $15 per climber (includes rental gear) | Free for adult spectators

Adults can spectate for free but are expected to stay and supervise kids under 14 at all times during Family Climb Time.

All new climbers and supervising adults will receive a thorough facility orientation and learn the basics of safety before climbing.

Please register online or by calling us at 309-966-0831. Advanced reservation is encouraged.

We look forward to climbing with you!

To book or for more info: https://faclimbing.portal.approach.app/event/4998/booking/550528

 

Booking Requirements

This class requires a Annual All Access Family Membership, Annual All Access Student Membership, Annual All Access Membership, Annual Peoria Family Add On Membership, Annual Peoria Family Membership, Annual Peoria Membership, Annual Peoria Student Membership, Daytime Membership DO NOT SELL, Founder Membership, Industry Membership, Monthly All Access Child Add On Membership, Monthly All Access Family Membership, Monthly All Access Membership, Monthly All Access Student Membership, Monthly Peoria Child Add On Membership, Monthly Peoria Family Add On Membership, Monthly Peoria Family Membership, Monthly Peoria Membership, Monthly Peoria Student Membership, One Month All Access Membership, One Month Peoria Membership, Rise Membership A, Rise Membership B, Rise Membership C, Staff Add-on Membership, Staff Membership, Annual All Access Family Add On Membership or $15 Family Climb Time

Max # of Participants: 45

Old meets new at the Bar at Black Band with River City DJs. Their eclectic mix of music is the perfect soundtrack for sipping hand-crafted cocktails and enjoying our carefully curated food menu (including our smash burger, which has made its comeback).

Mondays
6 - 9 pm

For more info: https://www.thebaratblackband.com/events

Grab your friends and join us for THE BEST weekly trivia around!

Each week we have 7 rounds of Trivia designed to challenge you and ensure it's your best night of the week.

See you there!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/451250454723514/451252734723286/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, March 6, 2025 ~ 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.
Hosts: Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV

Lady's Cipher featuring Eve Bell, accompanied by CJ, Whitney, and Shawny the Artist.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-3-6-2025

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

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

Raise a glass and help support the 127th Season of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra! The 8th annual event will be a casual evening in downtown Peoria at the Warehouse on State. The night includes two ticket pricing options to attract local professionals of all ages.

The evening will include a custom Black BAND whiskey tasting for VIP guests, a heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet, specialty cocktail options, a silent and live auction, as well as music from the Blue Silhouettes.

For tickets & more information: https://peoriasymphony.org/events/whiskey-at-the-warehouse/

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

Gallery Talks-March 7: Jim Scheller, 6:30 and Bennett Johnson, 7:30.

Capturing Light: Bennett Johnson and Jim Scheller 
February 28 - April 4 in Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor 

Peoria photographer and former architect, Bennett Johnson captures a glimpse of every day structures, in a mysterious interplay of color and pattern. Glass artist Jim Scheller emulates the designs of 20th Century painters so well they could have been created by the masters themselves.

Artist Gallery Talks are part of 1st Friday programming. The event occurs on the every 1st Friday of the month, 5-9:00. This event supports and augments the art exhibits with programming such as artist talks, demonstrations and special performances. For details: www.peoriacac.org and Facebook.

Viewing Hours:
Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission during business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00) and prior to the start of and during some evening events.
The Contemporary Art Center is located at 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.
For more information, contact:
William Butler, Executive Director
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
309-674-6822 cac@peoriacac.org  www.peoriacac.org

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1271448920823445

Learn the basics of setting up a pottery wheel to throw, the proper tools needed, how to prepare the clay through a process called "wedging," centering, throwing on the wheel and how to clean up.

We give a demonstration of how to throw a pot. Next, we let you try by yourself for a short period of time. Then we give assistance, as needed, to create your own piece which can literally exist forever (unless it is heated to 2500 Fahrenheit:). You get to choose the glaze color of your piece.

Materials and firing is covered in the cost for one piece (approximate maximum size-up to 6" tall x 6" width x 6" length).
Everyone keeps one piece. Prices start at $25 for basic forms. 

Additional pieces of equivalent size are $5 (covers material and firing costs). These are paid for after the pottery session, if you create more than 1 piece you wish to keep.

Specialty Items are also available for additional cost. These require additional time, material, and firing.

Pieces are kept at the studio for finish work, glazing and two kiln firings, and are picked up at a later date. When finished, everything is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe.

Ages 5+
No experience necessary
Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

To register, please fill out and return this form: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/events/wheel-101-class

Please don't forget to like and share our page, as we have recently had to start a new page from scratch due to hackers.

Thanks and hope Wheel see you soon!

Enjoy a tour and tasting with a BLACK BAND team member in our restored historic space in Peoria’s Warehouse District.

As you explore the distilling process from grain to glass, you will learn about mash bills, still technology, distillate selection, barrel aging and more. Please bring your photo ID and plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins.

Private Events

If you are interested in learning more about our offerings, please fill out the request form and we will contact you to discuss details.

To book a tour: https://www.exploretock.com/blackbanddistillery/event/526145?date=2025-02-01&size=1&time=20%3A00

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Celebrate International Women’s Day with us on March 8, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Raise a Glass for Women Bar Crawl. There is a shuttle bus, just show your wristband to board and be shuttled between stops!

Want to go on your own with friends? Pick up your wristband, map and swag bag between 4:30-6:30pm at the Peoria Women’s Club. A group of club members will also be leaving at 6:30, so come join them if you are on your own or want to join our group!

Sponsor: Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette

Shuttle will run a circuit arriving every 10-15 minutes between the Club and participating bars

Wristbands will be required and part of your packet

A fun bingo game will keep the fun going all night!

Participating bars: Night Jar, Craft 309, Martini’s on Water and Kickback on Fulton!

Proceeds will support the Peoria Women’s Club.

Please drink responsibly and utilize ride share apps and designated drivers as needed!

For tickets: https://peoriawomensclub.com/pwc-special-events/raise-a-glass

Live music every Saturday night! Check out our website to see who is playing! Bring your friends and come unwind on the weekend. Martini specials all week!

 

http://www.martinisonwater.com/?page_id=27

Every Saturday night, join us for some great music along with drink & food specials! 

Like our Facebook page to see who's playing each week!

https://www.facebook.com/TheNeonBison