All aboard! 

Monsters of Yacht from Nashville TN is America’s premier tribute to the Yacht Rock Genre. This fast-growing band has planted its flag firmly into the look and sound of smooth music from the 70’s to the early 80’s. 

Monsters of Yacht delivers rocking recreations of songs from artists like Christopher Cross, Doobie Brothers, TOTO, Robbie Dupree, Player, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Gerry Rafferty, Boz Scaggs, Bee Gees and many more. 

Don’t miss the boat when Monsters of Yacht hit shore on the Peoria Riverfront this summer! Get your tickets today. 

$15 advance | $20 day of show

For tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/44008277/monsters-of-yacht-rock-peoria-peoria-riverfront

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, July 3, 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

Featured Poet: KMoney the Poet
KMoney the Poet of St. Louis, is a young artist whose work is rapidly gaining recognition. With a passion for social justice and the power of words, she brings a fresh and authentic perspective to contemporary poetry. KMoney the Poet refuses to shy away from sensitive topics. Her poems wrestle with the complexities of racism, societal pressures, and technology's pervasive influence, inviting readers to grapple with uncomfortable truths and engage in critical reflection.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-7-3-2025

Plan now to view Peoria’s firework display from the beautiful backyard of Peoria’s oldest standing residence, John C. Flanagan House! More details soon, but bring your own chair or blanket, your picnic or snacks and get ready to oooh and ahhhh!

 

Stay tuned for further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/540674161989264

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

Unless noted otherwise, all tours take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and depart from (and return to) the parking lot
across from Kelleher’s Irish Pub and Eatery (619 SW Water Street). Bus tours cost $20 per person and reservations are required.
Visit 309tix.com to reserve a spot.

For more info & to purchase tickets: https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/history-bus-tours/

Saturday, June 7 Roll Out the Barrel
Saturday, June 14 It Happened in the Heights*
Saturday, June 21 Peoria’s Whiskey Barons (includes visit to Pettengill-Morron House)
Saturday, June 28 Mid-Century Modern Architecture
Saturday, July 5 Notable Peoria Women
Saturday, July 12 World’s Most Beautiful Drive*
Saturday, July 19 Lincoln, Abolitionists, and the Civil War
Saturday, July 26 West Peoria and the Uplands
Saturday, August 2 Warehouse Renaissance
Saturday, August 9 World’s Most Beautiful Drive*
Saturday, August 16 The Parks of Peoria
Saturday, August 23 Naughty to Nice
Saturday, August 30 Roots of the River City
Saturday, September 6 Roll Out the Barrel
Saturday, September 13 Historic Springdale*
Saturday, September 20 Grand Victorian (Randolph, Roanoke, Glen Oak) (includes visit to Flanagan House)
Saturday, September 27 Theaters of Peoria
Saturday, October 4 West Peoria and the Uplands
Saturday, October 11 Haunted Peoria
Saturday, October 18 Haunted Peoria**
Saturday, October 25 Haunted Peoria**
* Departs from Peoria Heights City Hall parking lot (4901 N. Prospect) at 10 a.m.
** Departs from Kelleher’s parking lot at 3 p.m. and returns at 5 p.m.
Peoria Historical Society is happy to offer custom and private tours for corporate groups, annual meetings, family reunions, and more.

 

For more than 30 years, PHS bus tours have enabled participants to enjoy “history on the move” with knowledgeable guides providing historical facts and engaging stories behind some of Peoria’s most noteworthy sites. We offer 20+ tours, including “Roots of the River City,” which offers an overview of local history from Native American times to present day. “Historic Springdale Cemetery” explores the oldest chartered cemetery in Illinois and shares stories of famous Peorians buried there. “Roll Out the Barrel” tours the Warehouse District with a focus on the prosperous days when Peoria was known as the “Whiskey Capital of the World.”
“Notable Peoria Women” looks at some local women who made indelible marks in the fields of education, business, and medicine. “Naughty to Nice” recalls the city during Prohibition days, the Roaring 1920s, and the 1930s, when the city’s reputation involved crime, gangsters, and gambling. And “Haunted Peoria” shares a collection of eerie appearances and spooky sightings that have puzzled Peorians for decades.

Abe Lincoln
Learn about Lincoln’s many visits to Peoria, the Civil War camps located here and the veterans’ final resting places in Springdale Cemetery. Hear stories about Peoria’s abolitionist movement and view the GAR Hall, built in 1909.

Roll Out the Barrel 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 the birth of equally prosperous secondary industries. Discover why Peoria was the perfect place for all of these industries to be developed.

Naughty to Nice Tour
This tour traces triumphs through time from the 1920’s to the present.  Tales of gambling and mobsters, including the site of Peoria’s most notorious crime – the Bernie Shelton murder, provide a fascinating look into this era.  Also, discover why Peoria has won the prestigious All-America City Award four times.
Note: This tour is not appropriate for children.

Warehouse Renaissance 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.

Roots of the River City Tour
The Native Americans, the French, the whiskey and earthmoving capital of the world and the grand mansions – the River City Tour has it all.  You will view the stately homes along High Street, Moss Avenue, Glen Oak, and Grandview Drive. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Illinois River during this tour.

Haunted Peoria Tour
Explore the darker side of Peoria!  Discover the stories behind the ghostly appearances that have startled and puzzled Peorians through the years.  Curses, graves, legends and spooky sightings abound.  

Historic Springdale Tour
Historic Springdale Cemetery has many fascinating stories.  Explore the oldest chartered cemetery in the state of Illinois and enjoy the beautiful park-like setting as you hear stories of those who have their final resting place there.

World’s Most Beautiful Drive Tour
This tour will focus on the history of the beautiful and gracious homes of Grandview Drive. In addition, we will look at some of the LeTourneau all-steel homes located in Peoria Heights.   The history of transportation industries and the former Pabst Brewery in this small community are also addressed.

Notable Peoria Women Tour
Peoria has a rich history of fascinating women who have made their mark on the city and the world.  You will learn about three Peoria women inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, as well as discovering other women who impacted education, business, medicine, and the lives of those less fortunate.

West Peoria and the Uplands

View the oldest planned neighborhood in Peoria and learn more about West Bluff cemeteries, the Western Avenue Greenway Project and the proud residents of this area.

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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