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May

Contemporary Art Center305 SW Water St in Peoria

Contemporary Art Center - Whisper and Shoutthu07may8:00 pm

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. Featuring hosts Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV, water and soda are available

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Whisper & Shout will take place at the Contemporary Art Center beginning at 8 pm. Featuring hosts Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV, water and soda are available at the bar and attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the the Rhythm Kitchen.  Featured Poet: Goddess Warrior The Poet.  Advanced tickets are $5 for members, $8 for the public and $3 for poets* and are available in advance at https://309tix.com
*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. In just a decade, Goddess Warrior The Poet (aka Dianna Tyler) has blazed a trail of inspirational domination. Recent highlights include: 2021 Chicago Music Awards “Best Spoken Word Artist of the year”; won the “People’s Choice Award” in the NextShowcase Chicago Competition; 1st spoken word artist in Illinois to write and co-produce her first poetic short film; published a book of poetry and audio album, hostess of The Wordshop Open Mic in Rockford; 1st African American female poet to produce and direct a spoken word stage play inside Rich South High School in Richton Park.
 

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May 7, 2026 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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Contemporary Art Center

The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment...
The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment includes Live at the Five Spot which takes place on Friday evenings, as well as Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry, Whisper & Shout, the first Thursday of the month.  The CAC also participates in the First Fridays Studio Tours every month.

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Dozer Park730 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Chiefs vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlersthu07may6:35 pm

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The Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, will take on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at 6:35 pm at Dozer Park. Individual tickets start at $14 and are available online

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The Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, will take on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at 6:35 pm at Dozer Park. Individual tickets start at $14 and are available online at www.PeoriaChiefs.com

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May 7, 2026 6:35 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Dozer Park

730 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Peoria Chiefs

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Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR)416 Hamilton Blvd.

Upstage Theatre Company - Somebody's Getting GREASE'dfri08may6:00 pm

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Upstage Theatre Company will present Somebody's Getting GREASE'd: Murder at the Reunion at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall (located at 416 Hamilton Blvd. in downtown Peoria) beginning

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Upstage Theatre Company will present Somebody's Getting GREASE'd: Murder at the Reunion at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall (located at 416 Hamilton Blvd. in downtown Peoria) beginning at 6 pm.  Featuring a dinner the show and a cash bar (for evening performances only), tickets are $59 for adults, $39 for ages 4 - 12 and $57 for senior citizens and are available at https://upstagetheatrepeoria.com
The gang is back for their 30 year high school reunion where romances will be rekindled, old friends reunited, and enemies discovered.  Favorite musical numbers will be reprised in this parody, but not before someone ends up permanently GREASED.   There will also be a retro costume contest.

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May 8, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR)

416 Hamilton Blvd.

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Upstage Theatre Company

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Veterans Memorial Arena250 Red Bud Dr.

The Great Pages Circusfri08may6:00 pm

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The Great Pages Circus will take place at Veterans Memorial Arena (located at 250 Red Bud Dr. in Pekin) beginning at 6 pm.   Tickets are $20 for adults, which includes

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The Great Pages Circus will take place at Veterans Memorial Arena (located at 250 Red Bud Dr. in Pekin) beginning at 6 pm.   Tickets are $20 for adults, which includes 2 free child aged 3 - 12 tickets, $5 for each additional child ticket and $10 for children aged 13 - 17 and are available in advance at https://pagescircus.com

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May 8, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Veterans Memorial Arena

250 Red Bud Dr.

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - My Big Barn III Weddingfri08may5:30 pm

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My Big Barn III Wedding will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Fridays through Sundays opening on April 10 and running through May 10 with

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My Big Barn III Wedding will be presented at the Barn III Dinner Theatre in Goodfield running Fridays through Sundays opening on April 10 and running through May 10 with seating beginning at 5:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 11:30 am on Sundays.  Part of the new supper club series, there will be a pre-set menu including appetizers, salad, entree, sides and dessert which is included with the ticket price. There will be special extras on Mother's Day weekend. Tickets for the show are $95 or $125 on Mother's Day Weekend (May 8 - 10).  Reserve tickets by calling 309-965-2545 or visiting https://www.thebarniii.com

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May 8, 2026 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Barn III Dinner Theatre

Goodfield IL

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Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center

The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015...
The Barn III Dinner Theatre is owned by long-time performer, Mary Simon and long-time fan of the Barn, Abby Reel. After a devastating tornado in 2015 and subsequently devastating insurance battle, the Barn III Dinner Theatre was finally rebuilt and the company began performances in 2019 after performing at Five Points Washington's Performing Arts Center for several years. When the new facility opened, it allowed the Barn to finally serve alcohol after the town of Goodfield approved a liquor license after decades of being a dry facility.  The Barn III also now hosts private events like weddings, other performances such as recitals, and dance performances in addition to their traditional dinner theatre. With the COVID pandemic forcing changes to the way the Barn does business, they've recently switched over to a plated dinner for their dinner theatre shows after years of offering a buffet. In 2022, their season includes: Weekend Comedy February 4 -27 Live From the Barn, It's the 70s March 10 - April 10, May 5-8 Everybody Loves Opal July 7 - August 14 Run For Your Wife September 29 - October 30 Christmas Past, Present, & Future November 17 - December 31 There will be no shows on November 24, 25 , or December 24, 25 On Thursdays - Saturdays,  doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7:30 pm. On Sundays, doors open at 11:30 am. Lunch from 11:30-12:30 pm. Show begins at 1:30 pm. Tickets for dinner & the show are $48 You will select options from our menu for salad, entree, dessert and can enjoy unlimited appetizers.

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