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May

Peoria Art Guild203 Harrison St.

First Friday Studio Tourfri01may5:00 pm9:00 pm

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The First Friday Studio Tour will take place at multiple locations throughout the area from 5 - 9 pm.  Organizations who participate include the Peoria Art Guild, the Foster Gallery

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The First Friday Studio Tour will take place at multiple locations throughout the area from 5 - 9 pm.  Organizations who participate include the Peoria Art Guild, the Foster Gallery (within the First United Methodist Church), the Contemporary Art Center, Artful Journey, the Peoria Public Library Main Branch, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Lit. on Fire Books, Studios on Sheridan, My Writing Shed, Casa De Arte and the ArtsPartners office where you can visit the artist studios where many artists create, display and sell their work.  Admission is free.  For more information, visit https://www.peoriaartguild.org  

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May 1, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Art Guild

203 Harrison St.

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Peoria Art Guild

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Barn III Dinner TheatreGoodfield IL

Barn III Dinner Theatre - My Big Barn III Weddingfri01may5:30 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 1, 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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Peoria Civic Center Arena201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Rivermen - Playoff Finalsfri01may7:15 pm

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The Peoria Rivermen will compete in the Finals of the 2026 President's Cup Playoffs against the Evansville Thunderbolts at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets start

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The Peoria Rivermen will compete in the Finals of the 2026 President's Cup Playoffs against the Evansville Thunderbolts at the Peoria Civic Center Arena beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets start at $20 and are available in advance at http://ticketmaster.com  

Time

May 1, 2026 7:15 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Civic Center Arena

201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Peoria Rivermen

Celebrating their 40 Anniversary of Hockey being played in the “River City” in 2021, originally the team was called the Peoria Prancers (1982-83) and was...
Celebrating their 40 Anniversary of Hockey being played in the “River City” in 2021, originally the team was called the Peoria Prancers (1982-83) and was sold to Bruce Saurs in 1984 when the name changed to the Peoria Rivermen as a result of a contest conducted by the Peoria Journal Star.  Saurs owned the team for 19 seasons and won the Turner Cup (they were in the IHL at that time) that first season.  The team held professional hockey’s longest winning streak with 18 games in 1991. A member of the Southern Professional Hockey League, the Rivermen offer season tickets, group tickets as well as individual game tickets which are available at the Rivermen office located inside the Peoria Civic Center, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://Ticketmaster.com

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Peoria Players Theatre4300 N University St in Peoria

Peoria Players Theatre - 42nd Streetfri01may7:30 pm

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42nd Street will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 7:30 pm.   Tickets go on sale on April 13,

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42nd Street will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 7:30 pm.   Tickets go on sale on April 13, 2026 and will be $25 for adults, $20 for patrons 20 and younger and are available at the Peoria Players box office, by calling 309-688-4473 or online at www.peoriaplayers.org

One of show business’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway.

Time

May 1, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Players Theatre

4300 N University St in Peoria

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Peoria Players Theatre

​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces...
​Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest continuously running community theater in the state and the fourth oldest in the nation.  PPT produces 5 musicals and one non-musical each season plus presents the Rocky Horror Picture Show (complete with props) at Halloween plus a Christmas special musical revue.  Their summer youth show allows high school-aged students to perform a musical each year. To learn more about Peoria Player's current or upcoming season, visit their website at http://www.peoriaplayers.org

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Five Points Washington360 Wilmor Rd in Washington

Peoria Area Civic Chorale - How Can I Keep from Singing?fri01may7:30 pm

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The Peoria Area Civic Chorale will present How Can I Keep from Singing? at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor in Washington) on Friday & Saturday at 7:30

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The Peoria Area Civic Chorale will present How Can I Keep from Singing? at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmor in Washington) on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm. This uplifting, exciting and powerful program will feature songs about singing and will explore and celebrate the many reasons that we choose to sing.   Tickets are $10 for students, $25 for adults and $20 for groups of 10 or more or free for children 12 and under (if purchased through the office directly by calling 309-693-6725), online at  www.peoriacivicchorale.org or at the door.
The program will feature new arrangements and all-time favorite works ranging from classics to swing to spirituals and include “The Last Words of David,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “How Can I Keep from Singing?,“ “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,” “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing” and “Sing, Sing, Sing.” The Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus will sing each night and a Children's Festival Choir will perform on Friday. A cake reception will follow both concerts.
 

Time

May 1, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Five Points Washington

360 Wilmor Rd in Washington

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Peoria Area Civic Chorale

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