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Peoria Zoo2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria

Peoria Zoo - Zootinithu15may6:00 pm9:00 pm

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Zootini

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Zootini will take place at the Peoria Zoo (located at 2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) from 6 – 9 pm. A variety of martinis will be served by local mixologists at the after-hours event in the Africa! exhibit. Tickets include 4 drink tickets, appetizers, dessert, and live music. Raffle prizes will also be available.  Attendees must be 21 years or older and all tickets, which are $115 ($125 after May 1) or $150 for VIP tickets, are available in advance only at https://www.peoriazoo.org

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May 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Zoo

2320 N Prospect Rd in Peoria

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Arts in Education Spring Celebration 2025fri16may11:00 am1:00 pm

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The 2025 Gerald M. Brookhart Arts In Education Spring Celebration has changed locations to the Sun Plaza of the Peoria Riverfront Museum and in the Rear Plaza outside the Caterpillar Visitor’s Center from 11 am – 1 pm weekdays April 15 through May 16. Celebrating the talents of over 12,000 students from 136 schools from pre-K -12th grade from seven Central Illinois counties who will perform, exhibit and demonstrate their talents in the fine and applied arts. All student visual art will be displayed inside the main lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum daily.  For more information and a schedule, visit https://www.springcelebration.org

 

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May 16, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

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Trailside Event Center4416 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights

Central Illinois Senior Promfri16may6:00 pm9:00 pm

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The Central Illinois Senior Prom will be hosted by St. Francis Woods and Oak Street Health at the Trailside Event Center (located at 4416 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) from 6 – 9 pm.  Exclusively for seniors aged 60 and above. RSVP is required prior to May 5th.  Catered by Mission BBQ, there will also be a cash bar.   To make a reservation, call 309-889-7010.  Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com

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May 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Trailside Event Center

4416 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights

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Central Illinois Ballet Black Box Theater5201 W War Memorial Dr Ste 440

Central Illinois Ballet - Ballet to Broadwayfri16may7:00 pm9:00 pm

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Ballet

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Ballet to Broadway will be performed by Central Illinois Ballet in their Blackbox Theatre at the studio (located at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie Suite 440 in Peoria) at 7 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Saturday.  From the jazzy stylings of Chicago to the classics of An American in Paris brings the magic of Broadway through electrifying choreography set to iconic show tunes.  Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and senior citizens (aged 60+) and are available at https://dancestudio-pro.com

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May 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Central Illinois Ballet Black Box Theater

5201 W War Memorial Dr Ste 440

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Peoria Civic Center Theater201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Symphony Orchestra - Star Crossed Lettersfri16may7:30 pm

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Star Crossed Letters will be presented by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra at the Peoria Civic Center Theater beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets start at $29 and are available by calling 309-671-1096 or online at http://ticketmaster.com

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May 16, 2025 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Civic Center Theater

201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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