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Contemporary Art Center - Whisper and Shoutthu15jan8:00 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 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: Louis Conphliction. Admission is $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. Louis Conphliction promotes self-love and self-awareness centered movement, utilizing mentorship, eclectic beats and empowering words. He is the host of Pagedale's annual Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Program. He also teaches workshops and is a mentor for several organizations, including Poetry for Personal Power, Provident Counseling and The St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center. When he's not creating change, he's touring/performing throughout the nation and participating in and winning poetry competitions. He performed at the 2015 Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles. Louis was named Poet of the Year, by St. Louis Star Awards in 2016. Check out Louis’ video - Louis ConPhliction - Get Away

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January 15, 2026 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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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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Corn Stock Theatre - The 39 Stepsfri16jan7:30 pm

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The 39 Steps will be presented at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $17 for adults and $13 for students through age 18 and under are available at the Corn Stock box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com

Mixing spy thriller with hilarious farce, The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan is a fast-paced, wildly inventive comedy based on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film. When ordinary man Richard Hannay is thrust into a world of espionage, murder, and mystery, he finds himself on the run from shadowy agents in a nonstop adventure across the UK. Featuring just a handful of actors playing dozens of roles, The 39 Steps delights with quick changes, witty dialogue, and clever staging that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. This madcap theatrical experience is a treat for fans of comedy, suspense, and pure theatrical magic.

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January 16, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

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Corn Stock Theatre Center

Upper Bradley Park in Peoria

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Corn Stock Theatre

Corn Stock Theatre is a community theatre that produces 5 shows in the summer under a big-top style tent in Upper Bradley Park plus winter...

Corn Stock Theatre is a community theatre that produces 5 shows in the summer under a big-top style tent in Upper Bradley Park plus winter season shows as well as Corn Stock for Kids productions in their Theatre Center also located in Bradley Park.

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Penguin Project - Aladdin Jr.fri16jan7:30 pm

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The Penguin Project will present Aladdin Jr. at Eastlight Theatre (located within the East Peoria High School Auditorium) beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. This production is unique, because all of the roles are filled by children with developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and other neurological disorders. They are joined on stage by their “peer mentors”, a group of children the same age without disabilities, who have volunteered to work with them side-by-side and guide them through 4 months of rehearsals and the final production. By creating unrestricted access to the performing arts, The Penguin Project® demonstrates that the special challenges of a disability need not handicap a child’s ability to participate in life’s experiences. Tickets are $14 and are available at the box office at 309-699-7469 or online at www.eastlighttheatre.com For more information about the Penguin Project, visit http://penguinprojectpeoria.org Please note: An ASL interpreter is available for the Sunday, January 18 performance.

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January 16, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

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Eastlight Theatre

1401 E Washington St, East Peoria

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Peoria Civic Center - Peoria Boat, RV & Vacation Showsat17jan10:00 am8:00 pm

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