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May

St. John’s Lutheran Church1617 E. Emerson Street

American Guild of Organists - Rebecca Groom te Velde Organ Recitalsun03may3:30 pm

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The American Guild of Organists Peoria Chapter will present the Rebecca Groom te Velde Organ Recital at St. John’s Lutheran Church (located at 1617 E. Emerson Street in Bloomington) beginning

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The American Guild of Organists Peoria Chapter will present the Rebecca Groom te Velde Organ Recital at St. John’s Lutheran Church (located at 1617 E. Emerson Street in Bloomington) beginning at 3:30 pm.   Tickets are $10 for adults and free for ages under 18 and will be available at the door.  For more information, visit https://www.agopeoria.org
Rebecca Groom te Velde, M.Mus., AAGO is the Organist and Director of Music Emerita at First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  This recital highlights her distinguished career as a fourth-generation organist, composer, and teacher. She has performed internationally, published extensively, and is co-editor of the nine-volume Oxford Hymn Settings for Organists series. The program will include the premiere performance of one of her original compositions.
 

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May 3, 2026 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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St. John’s Lutheran Church

1617 E. Emerson Street

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Murray Place100 Walnut Street

Peoria Historical Society - Hidden Peoriasun03may11:00 am5:00 pm

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The Peoria Historical Society will host Hidden Peoria beginning at Murray Place (located 100 Walnut Street in Peoria) on Saturday & Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm each day. 

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The Peoria Historical Society will host Hidden Peoria beginning at Murray Place (located 100 Walnut Street in Peoria) on Saturday & Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm each day.  This is a new citywide event offering exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of more than a dozen downtown Peoria buildings with significant architectural, cultural, and historical value. Attendees will travel to and visit locations at their own pace; some tours are guided, but most are self-guided.  Tickets are $30 per person and are available by calling 309-674-1921, at the door or online at https://309tix.com  
Buildings open to the public include: Converse Marketing, Distillery Labs, 416 Main, GAR Hall, Janssen Law Center, The Mill, Murray Building, Peoria City Hall (no ticket required; this building is free of charge to all), Pop-A-Shot, Creve Coeur Club, Sacred Heart Church, Sealtest Building, University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. Please note that Distillery Labs, Peoria City Hall, and UICOMP will be open Saturday only.

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May 3, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Murray Place

100 Walnut Street

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Peoria Historical Society

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Lindenhof7601 N Harker Dr in Peoria

Peoria German-American Society - Maifestsun03may12:00 pm8:00 pm

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The Peoria German-American Society’s annual Maifest will be held at the Lindenhof (located at 7403 N. Radner Road in Peoria) from Noon - 8 pm.  Attendees will enjoy authentic German

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The Peoria German-American Society’s annual Maifest will be held at the Lindenhof (located at 7403 N. Radner Road in Peoria) from Noon - 8 pm.  Attendees will enjoy authentic German food, beer, wine, and live music in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.  Adult dinners (including carry outs) will consist of Frikadellan (German meatball) or Bratwurst, mashed potatoes & red cabbage for $16.  A special kids meal for ages 10 & under with a hot dog & chips or mashed potatoes will be $5.   Dessert will also be available for purchase. Food is served until 5 pm, the bar will be open until 8 pm. Live entertainment will take place throughout the day including Bradley student group Kaboombox, Al’s Pals Polka Band, and the Lindenhof Echoes Alphorns.  Admission is free.  For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
German merchandise will be available for purchase from the ladies of Damenchor.  Enjoy interactive activities including Nagelspielen, a traditional German hammer-and-nail game, as well as a new surprise game, both available from 1 - 5 pm. Children’s games will be held from 2 - 3:30 pm.

Time

May 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Lindenhof

7601 N Harker Dr in Peoria

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German American Central Society

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Peoria Players Theatre4300 N University St in Peoria

Peoria Players Theatre - 42nd Streetsun03may2:00 pm

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42nd Street will be presented by Peoria Players Theatre (located at 4300 N. University St. in Peoria) at 2 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 2 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 3, 2026 2:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria Players Theatre

4300 N University St in Peoria

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​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

Youth Music Illinois - 6oth Anniversary Concertssun03may3:30 pm

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The Youth Music Illinois will perform their 60th Anniversary Concerts at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmore in Washington).  The 3:30 pm performance will feature the

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The Youth Music Illinois will perform their 60th Anniversary Concerts at Five Points Washington (located at 360 N. Wilmore in Washington).  The 3:30 pm performance will feature the dolce string ensemble, preparatory orchestra, and intermediate string ensemble and the 6:30 pm performance will feature the String Quartets, Concert Orchestra and Youth Symphony.  Tickets are $15 for adults for each show and free for students and are available at https://www.youthmusicillinois.org      

Time

May 3, 2026 3:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Five Points Washington

360 Wilmor Rd in Washington

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Youth Music Illinois

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