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Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Beloit
Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Beloit

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

 



Family Climb Time at First Ascent
Family Climb Time at First Ascent

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



Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin
Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin

May 6 - game time 6:05 - perros bomberos de Peoria

May 7 - game 11:05 - Education day

May 8 - game time 6:35 - throwback thursday

May 9 - game time 7:05 - First Responders Night

May 10 - game time 7:05 - Armed Forces Night

May 11 - game time 2:05 - sunday funday

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



Beginners Salsa Dance (level 1)
Beginners Salsa Dance (level 1)

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)
Beginners Salsa Dance (Level 2)

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.



Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin
Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin

May 6 - game time 6:05 - perros bomberos de Peoria

May 7 - game 11:05 - Education day

May 8 - game time 6:35 - throwback thursday

May 9 - game time 7:05 - First Responders Night

May 10 - game time 7:05 - Armed Forces Night

May 11 - game time 2:05 - sunday funday

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



Wednesday Night Trivia at Obed & Isaacs!
Wednesday Night Trivia at Obed & Isaacs!

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



61st Annual Rennick Art Show
61st Annual Rennick Art Show

Peoria Historical Society 61st Annual Rennick Art Show

Visual Context: Showcasing the people and industries, the land, lore, and life of central Illinois from its origins to the recent past through the eyes of the area's creative community. 

 

Come see original artwork by Peoria area artists at the Peoria Historical Society’s 61st annual Rennick Art Show.

All of the art in this judged exhibit reflects the Peoria Historical Society’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Each piece visually represents some aspect of Peoria area history and is open to any artist with a Peoria connection.

The exhibit runs May 9-June 5, Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5pm and Sundays from 12-5pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Gilmore Auditorium, 222 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL.

 

An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 8 from 5:30-7:30pm at the museum to recognize the artists and show sponsors, and the prize winners will be announced at this event.

Join us for Gallery Talk on Sunday May 18, from 1-3pm, and join the judge and the public for a tour of the exhibit and insights on the artwork.

Artists will retrieve their work on Friday, June 6.

 

There is no charge to attend this event. Donations and memberships are always welcomed and appreciated!

For more information, including guidelines and entry forms, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com.

Venue Information

Peoria Riverfront Museum

222 Southwest Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61602

For more info: https://309tix.com/events/the-rennick-2024-art-exhibition-5-8-2025



Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin
Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin

May 6 - game time 6:05 - perros bomberos de Peoria

May 7 - game 11:05 - Education day

May 8 - game time 6:35 - throwback thursday

May 9 - game time 7:05 - First Responders Night

May 10 - game time 7:05 - Armed Forces Night

May 11 - game time 2:05 - sunday funday

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



61st Annual Rennick Art Show
61st Annual Rennick Art Show

Peoria Historical Society 61st Annual Rennick Art Show

Visual Context: Showcasing the people and industries, the land, lore, and life of central Illinois from its origins to the recent past through the eyes of the area's creative community. 

 

Come see original artwork by Peoria area artists at the Peoria Historical Society’s 61st annual Rennick Art Show.

All of the art in this judged exhibit reflects the Peoria Historical Society’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Each piece visually represents some aspect of Peoria area history and is open to any artist with a Peoria connection.

The exhibit runs May 9-June 5, Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5pm and Sundays from 12-5pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Gilmore Auditorium, 222 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL.

 

An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 8 from 5:30-7:30pm at the museum to recognize the artists and show sponsors, and the prize winners will be announced at this event.

Join us for Gallery Talk on Sunday May 18, from 1-3pm, and join the judge and the public for a tour of the exhibit and insights on the artwork.

Artists will retrieve their work on Friday, June 6.

 

There is no charge to attend this event. Donations and memberships are always welcomed and appreciated!

For more information, including guidelines and entry forms, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com.

Venue Information

Peoria Riverfront Museum

222 Southwest Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61602

For more info: https://309tix.com/events/the-rennick-2024-art-exhibition-5-8-2025



Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin
Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin

May 6 - game time 6:05 - perros bomberos de Peoria

May 7 - game 11:05 - Education day

May 8 - game time 6:35 - throwback thursday

May 9 - game time 7:05 - First Responders Night

May 10 - game time 7:05 - Armed Forces Night

May 11 - game time 2:05 - sunday funday

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



Live at the Five Spot: Cousin Eddie
Live at the Five Spot: Cousin Eddie

Live at the Five Spot: Cousin Eddie
May 9, 2025 ~ 6:30-8:30pm

Tickets in Advance Online: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees (until 5pm day of event).
Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers 
(Tickets for walk-ins will be available until max capacity is reached)

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.

About the band:
With refreshing attention to detail and dynamics that will provoke a sense of nostalgia, Cousin Eddie takes you on a reminiscing field trip covering 4 decades of classic songs that will have you singing along with every word. Add some acoustic coffee house favorites, a few undiscovered indie gems, tight 3-part harmonies and the evening will stand out as a unique musical experience. Cousin Eddie covers The Eagles, America, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, The Decemberists, Train and more. Learn more at www.cousineddieband.com

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/live-at-the-five-spot-cousin-eddie-5-9-2025



Wheel 101 Pottery Class
Wheel 101 Pottery Class

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!



61st Annual Rennick Art Show
61st Annual Rennick Art Show

Peoria Historical Society 61st Annual Rennick Art Show

Visual Context: Showcasing the people and industries, the land, lore, and life of central Illinois from its origins to the recent past through the eyes of the area's creative community. 

 

Come see original artwork by Peoria area artists at the Peoria Historical Society’s 61st annual Rennick Art Show.

All of the art in this judged exhibit reflects the Peoria Historical Society’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Each piece visually represents some aspect of Peoria area history and is open to any artist with a Peoria connection.

The exhibit runs May 9-June 5, Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5pm and Sundays from 12-5pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Gilmore Auditorium, 222 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL.

 

An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 8 from 5:30-7:30pm at the museum to recognize the artists and show sponsors, and the prize winners will be announced at this event.

Join us for Gallery Talk on Sunday May 18, from 1-3pm, and join the judge and the public for a tour of the exhibit and insights on the artwork.

Artists will retrieve their work on Friday, June 6.

 

There is no charge to attend this event. Donations and memberships are always welcomed and appreciated!

For more information, including guidelines and entry forms, visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com.

Venue Information

Peoria Riverfront Museum

222 Southwest Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61602

For more info: https://309tix.com/events/the-rennick-2024-art-exhibition-5-8-2025



Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin
Peoria Chiefs at home vs. Wisconsin

May 6 - game time 6:05 - perros bomberos de Peoria

May 7 - game 11:05 - Education day

May 8 - game time 6:35 - throwback thursday

May 9 - game time 7:05 - First Responders Night

May 10 - game time 7:05 - Armed Forces Night

May 11 - game time 2:05 - sunday funday

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



Black BAND Distillery Tour
Black BAND Distillery Tour

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



Place and Displacement: Urban Renewal in Peoria\'s Southtown: Place
Place and Displacement: Urban Renewal in Peoria\'s Southtown: Place

Saturday, May 10

Urban Renewal in Peoria's Southtown: Place

2:00-3:30 p.m. View the exhibit, share your memories

3:30-5 p.m. Panel discussion on Southtown before and during urban renewal

Please join us for a series of special events ...

❖ View hundreds of photographs and maps of Southtown from the 1950s and 1960s

❖ Hear panel discussions on the roots and results of urban renewal

❖ Share your stories and memories to preserve the history of this Peoria neighborhood

All events take place at George Washington Carver Community Center

710 W. Percy Baker Jr. Avenue

Place and Displacement: Urban Renewal in Peoria's Southtown is sponsored by the Peoria Historical Society.

Many thanks go to our community partners: Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation, George Washington Carver

Community Center, Peoria County Genealogical Society, Peoria Opportunities Foundation, Peoria Public Library,

Traveler Weekly, and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission.

Enormous thanks to Illinois Humanities for their significant support of this project.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE PEORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT 309-674-1921



Live Music at Martinis
Live Music at Martinis

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



Live Music at The Neon Bison
Live Music at The Neon Bison

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