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

Join us at John C. Flanagan House Museum to discuss Kristin Hannah’s The Four Winds. 

A story of courage, sacrifice and resilience during the Great Depression’s Dust Bowl as Elsa Martinelli makes the agonizing choice to leave their devastated family farm in Texas to join the thousands who head to California, lured by the rumored promise of jobs, plentiful food and a better life for her children. Simultaneously heartbreaking and hopeful. 
This event is free and open to all.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/666634979178452

April 29 - Game time 11:05 - Education Day

April 30 - Game time 6:35 - Bang for your Buck

May 1 - game time 6:35 - Throwback Thursday

May 2 - game time 7:05 - e-sports night

May 3 - game time 7:05 - postgame fireworks

May 4 - game time 2:05 - light switch cover giveaway

For tickets: www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2025-05

 

Beginners Salsa Dance (level 1)
Tuesdays, April 22 - May 20, 6:30-7:25 pm 
(five 55-minute sessions)

Registration: https://peoriacac.org/events/beginning-salsa/

Instructors: Ed & Beverly Caballero
CAC Member: $40, Non-Member: $45
Registration deadline: April 15

This is an introduction to Salsa dancing. No prior dance experience is expected. As Salsa is a partner dance style, joining with a partner is strongly encouraged.

Classes are held on the 2nd floor of the Contemporary Art Center. Press 2R in the elevator.

Once we have received the minimum number of students required, we will seek payment. For more information about each class, contact: William Butler or Darlene Jones, 309.674.6822 or cac@peoriacac.org

About the instructors: Eduardo & Beverly Caballero have been teaching Latin dancing in Peoria Illinois since 2007. Besides at Contemporary Art Center, they have taught at Peoria Park District, Bradley University, District 150 public schools, RiverPlex, Common Place, ICC, Carver Center, Friendship House and the Clarion Hotel. They have also performed as a couple, with a group and with their students. The Caballeros have been featured in El Numero and Peoria Magazine.

BEGINNERS SALSA DANCE (LEVEL 2)
Tuesdays, Tuesdays, April 22 - May 20, 7:30-8:25 pm 
(five 55-minute sessions)

Registration: https://peoriacac.org/events/beginning-salsa-2/

Instructors: Ed & Beverly Caballero
CAC Member: $40, Non-Member: $45
Registration deadline: April 15

Take the next step to becoming a great dancer. Learn more complex moves quickly in five lessons. Master the skills of a leader or follower. Joining with a partner is strongly encouraged. 
Prerequisite: Salsa I or instructor’s permission.

Classes are held on the 2nd floor of the Contemporary Art Center. Press 2R in the elevator.

Once we have received the minimum number of students required, we will seek payment. For more information about each class, contact: William Butler or Darlene Jones, 309.674.6822 or cac@peoriacac.org

About the instructors: Eduardo & Beverly Caballero have been teaching Latin dancing in Peoria Illinois since 2007. Besides at Contemporary Art Center, they have taught at Peoria Park District, Bradley University, District 150 public schools, RiverPlex, Common Place, ICC, Carver Center, Friendship House and the Clarion Hotel. They have also performed as a couple, with a group and with their students. The Caballeros have been featured in El Numero and Peoria Magazine.

Caterpillar Visitor's Center Rear Plaza Performances
Wednesday, April 30
Global Celebration of International Jazz Day
11am-11:30pm - ICC Vocal Jazz
11:30pm-1pm - Eureka Middle School

 

Sun Plaza PerformancesWednesday, April 30
Global Celebration of International Jazz Day
11am-1pm - Monroe

Because we will be at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitor's Center for 2025, the GMB Spring Celebration will be held each day, rain or shine!   

Performances - When the weather is good, performances will be held outside in the Sun Plaza of the Peoria Riverfront Museum and in the Rear Plaza outside the Caterpillar Visitor's Center.  When the weather is bad, performances will be moved inside the Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Caterpillar's Visitor Center. 

Visual Art Gallery - All student Visual Art work will be displayed inside the main lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, which is accessible from the Sun Plaza. Even if your school is not performing, we'd like to showcase your student's art!  Learn more in our letter inviting teachers and students to participate!

Restrooms are available inside both the museum and visitor's center.

For more information and a complete schedule, visit: https://springcelebration.org/

April 29 - Game time 11:05 - Education Day

April 30 - Game time 6:35 - Bang for your Buck

May 1 - game time 6:35 - Throwback Thursday

May 2 - game time 7:05 - e-sports night

May 3 - game time 7:05 - postgame fireworks

May 4 - game time 2:05 - light switch cover giveaway

For tickets: www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2025-05

 

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

April 29 - Game time 11:05 - Education Day

April 30 - Game time 6:35 - Bang for your Buck

May 1 - game time 6:35 - Throwback Thursday

May 2 - game time 7:05 - e-sports night

May 3 - game time 7:05 - postgame fireworks

May 4 - game time 2:05 - light switch cover giveaway

For tickets: www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2025-05

 

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, May 1, 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

for tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-194533

April 29 - Game time 11:05 - Education Day

April 30 - Game time 6:35 - Bang for your Buck

May 1 - game time 6:35 - Throwback Thursday

May 2 - game time 7:05 - e-sports night

May 3 - game time 7:05 - postgame fireworks

May 4 - game time 2:05 - light switch cover giveaway

For tickets: www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2025-05

 

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

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

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!

April 29 - Game time 11:05 - Education Day

April 30 - Game time 6:35 - Bang for your Buck

May 1 - game time 6:35 - Throwback Thursday

May 2 - game time 7:05 - e-sports night

May 3 - game time 7:05 - postgame fireworks

May 4 - game time 2:05 - light switch cover giveaway

For tickets: www.milb.com/peoria/schedule/2025-05

 

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

FamilyCore’s 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Soiree will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 2:30 pm at the Holiday Inn and Suites at Grand Prairie! 

This signature FamilyCore event promises to be an amazing time for everyone involved, featuring delicious food, Derby-themed drinks, silent and live auctions, games, “best dressed” prizes, and much more, all leading up to the running of the Kentucky Derby, which will be livestreamed!

In addition to all the fun of hats, horses, jockeys, and spirits, the Kentucky Derby Soirée is a fundraiser for FamilyCore, supporting our work with children, parents, schools, the court system, and other social services agencies in the Peoria area for 125 years. Last year alone, FamilyCore touched 17,883 lives. 

All proceeds from the Kentucky Derby Soirée will help FamilyCore provide the necessary counseling, intervention, preventative education, and other support services for those in need. 

For more info: https://www.familycore.org/events/derby/

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

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!

 

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