Da Vinci-The Genius, the most comprehensive exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinci's work, continues at the Peoria Riverfront Museum bringing to life the genius of Da Vinci as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher. Also on display are facsimiles of Da Vinci's most famous codices, anatomical studies, the Battle of Anghiari drawings and displays of his renaissance art in actual size along with the world's most accurate reproduction of the "Mona Lisa". Admission is $18 for adults, $17 for senior citizens aged 60 and over and students with ID and $16 for ages 3 - 17 or free for members. For more information, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org Click HERE to Watch our Da Vinci-The Genius video!
The Book of Mormon will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm, at 8 pm on Friday, at 2 pm and 8 pm on Saturday & at 1 pm on Sunday. Tickets range from $45 - $125 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
Jay Mohr will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) & Friday at 8 pm and on Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets range from $25 - $35 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at www.jukeboxcomedy.com
Live at the Five Spot will feature Nathan Taylor at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit www.peoriacac.org
Stand Up in the Heights hosted by Eddie-P (aka the KungFool Comic) will take place at the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts (located at 1327 East Kelly Ave. in Peoria Heights) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring Trey Eilers, Scotty Harris and Greg Batton, tickets are $10 and are available at www.thebettyjayne.com or $15 at the door.
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Macon Mayhem at the Peoria Civic Center Arena Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:15 pm each night. Tickets are $21, $18 and $12 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
The musical Legally Blonde will be presented by Dunlap High School (located at 5220 W. Legion Hall Rd in Dunlap) on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors and are available at the door or in advance through the high school office. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
A Winter RiverFront Market will take place indoors in the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Featuring local winter produce, meat, eggs, popcorn, baked goods and treats from local vendors, Zion Co. coffee, local art, live music by Mr. Charlie, balloons by Unique Twist and more, admission is free. For more information, visit http://visitdowntownpeoria.com
FamilyCore's Frosty 5K and Dog Walk will take place at Running Central (located at 311 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am for runners and 9:05 am for walkers and dog walkers with an awards ceremony at the conclusion. Registration is $40, $80 for families of 3 or 4 and $30 for walkers. For more information and to register, visit www.familycore.org
The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria will host a Republican Candidate Forum at the Fondulac District Library (located at 400 Richland St. in East Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 11 am. Candidates expected to attend include Bill Fawell and Esther Joy King running for the primary in the 17th Congressional District. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://lwvgp.org
Chemistry Demonstrations will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission to the Museum is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60+ and $9 for youth 3 - 17. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
The 15th Annual Spaghetti Dinner for Easterseals will take place at Barracks Cater Inn (located at 1224 West Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Saturday from 5 - 10 pm. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-7 and is all you can eat. Donations are requested for children under 3. There will be raffles, auction items, a 50/50, live music and 100% of your donation will go to Easterseals of Peoria. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
Winter Wonderland 2020 will be presented by Chillicothe Players at Pearce Community Center (located at 610 W Cedar in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 6 -10:30 pm. Featuring hors d'oeuvres by Castaways, a cash bar plus live entertainment and dancing, tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple and are available at Odie's or Castaways in Chillicothe or by calling 309-360-5377. For more information, visit www.facebook.com
The Sun Foundation's Annual Winter Warming Corks & Canvas Children's Benefit will take place at the at the Trailside Event Center (located at 4416 North Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 6 - 9:30 pm. Featuring unlimited wine and beer tastings along with hors d'oeuvres and desserts, there will also be a silent auction all benefitting the organization's children's programs. Tickets are $65 and are available by calling 309-246-8402 or at www.sunfoundation.org
The Flo Show 2020 will be presented by Corn Stock Theatre (located in upper Bradley Park) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Featuring ballads and upbeat songs from Miss Flo's friends plus duets from CST performers, tickets are $20 for adults & $35 per couple and are available at the box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com
The Dome After Dark Comedy Dinner will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Featuring Peter Daniel, Al Nimpson and Dara Oz, tickets are $25 for dinner and the show or $10 for the show only and are available at http://avantisdome.com
Pub Night Under the Stars: Milky Way will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Dome Planetarium on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Attendees will enjoy up to 3 craft beers, pulled pork sliders plus sides while learning the latest about the Milky Way galaxy, visit exploding stars, pulsars, black holes and more. For ages 21 and over, tickets are $30 for members and $36 to the public and are available at www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Enjoy the live music of Derel Monteith Trio at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 S.W. Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz
Winterfest will be held at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N Harker Dr. in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Featuring a German buffet which is $12 for adults or $6 for kids aged 6 - 10. Kids 5 and under are free and are encouraged to come in costume. Hot mugs of gluhwein (hot spiced wine), bock and doppelbock beers in addition to the normal beer options will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.peoriagermans.net
Sesame Street Live will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Sunday beginning at 2 pm and at 6 pm. Tickets range from $18 - $63 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at http://ticketmaster.com
A meeting revealing the concept for the new Donovan Sculpture Garden will take place at Cyd's in the Park (located in Donovan Park at 5805 North Knoxville Road in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 2:30 pm. Learn more about what the park will look like and ask questions about the plans to create the sculpture garden along with complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar. Admission is free. For more information about the project, visit www.facebook.com
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The Book of Mormon will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Theater tonight (Thursday) beginning at 7:30 pm, at 8 pm on Friday, at 2 pm and 8 pm on Saturday & at 1 pm on Sunday. Tickets range from $45 - $125 and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
Jay Mohr will perform at the Jukebox Comedy Club (located at 3527 W Farmington Rd. in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) & Friday at 8 pm and on Saturday at 7:15 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets range from $25 - $35 and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
Live at the Five Spot will feature Nathan Taylor at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
Stand Up in the Heights hosted by Eddie-P (aka the KungFool Comic) will take place at the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts (located at 1327 East Kelly Ave. in Peoria Heights) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring Trey Eilers, Scotty Harris and Greg Batton, tickets are $10 and are available at 
The Peoria Rivermen will take on the Macon Mayhem at the Peoria Civic Center Arena Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:15 pm each night. Tickets are $21, $18 and $12 in advance or $1 more the day of the game and are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, by calling 309-676-1040 or online at 
The musical Legally Blonde will be presented by Dunlap High School (located at 5220 W. Legion Hall Rd in Dunlap) on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors and are available at the door or in advance through the high school office. For more information, visit 
A Winter RiverFront Market will take place indoors in the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Featuring local winter produce, meat, eggs, popcorn, baked goods and treats from local vendors, Zion Co. coffee, local art, live music by Mr. Charlie, balloons by Unique Twist and more, admission is free. For more information, visit 
FamilyCore's Frosty 5K and Dog Walk will take place at Running Central (located at 311 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 9 am for runners and 9:05 am for walkers and dog walkers with an awards ceremony at the conclusion. Registration is $40, $80 for families of 3 or 4 and $30 for walkers. For more information and to register, visit 
The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria will host a Republican Candidate Forum at the Fondulac District Library (located at 400 Richland St. in East Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 11 am. Candidates expected to attend include Bill Fawell and Esther Joy King running for the primary in the 17th Congressional District. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Chemistry Demonstrations will take place in the Peoria Riverfront Museum Lobby on Saturday from 1- 2 pm. Bradley University Chemistry Club students will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations. Admission to the Museum is $11 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60+ and $9 for youth 3 - 17. For more information, call 309-686-7000 or visit 
The 15th Annual Spaghetti Dinner for Easterseals will take place at Barracks Cater Inn (located at 1224 West Pioneer Parkway in Peoria) on Saturday from 5 - 10 pm. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-7 and is all you can eat. Donations are requested for children under 3. There will be raffles, auction items, a 50/50, live music and 100% of your donation will go to Easterseals of Peoria. For more information, visit 
Winter Wonderland 2020 will be presented by Chillicothe Players at Pearce Community Center (located at 610 W Cedar in Chillicothe) on Saturday from 6 -10:30 pm. Featuring hors d'oeuvres by Castaways, a cash bar plus live entertainment and dancing, tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple and are available at Odie's or Castaways in Chillicothe or by calling 309-360-5377. For more information, visit 
The Sun Foundation's Annual Winter Warming Corks & Canvas Children's Benefit will take place at the at the Trailside Event Center (located at 4416 North Prospect Road in Peoria Heights) on Saturday from 6 - 9:30 pm. Featuring unlimited wine and beer tastings along with hors d'oeuvres and desserts, there will also be a silent auction all benefitting the organization's children's programs. Tickets are $65 and are available by calling 309-246-8402 or at 
The Flo Show 2020 will be presented by Corn Stock Theatre (located in upper Bradley Park) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Featuring ballads and upbeat songs from Miss Flo's friends plus duets from CST performers, tickets are $20 for adults & $35 per couple and are available at the box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at 
The Dome After Dark Comedy Dinner will take place at the Avanti's Dome (located at 3401 Griffin Ave. in Pekin) on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm. Featuring Peter Daniel, Al Nimpson and Dara Oz, tickets are $25 for dinner and the show or $10 for the show only and are available at 
Pub Night Under the Stars: Milky Way will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Dome Planetarium on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm. Attendees will enjoy up to 3 craft beers, pulled pork sliders plus sides while learning the latest about the Milky Way galaxy, visit exploding stars, pulsars, black holes and more. For ages 21 and over, tickets are $30 for members and $36 to the public and are available at 
Enjoy the live music of Derel Monteith Trio at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 S.W. Water Street in Peoria) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Winterfest will be held at the Lindenhof (located at 7601 N Harker Dr. in Peoria) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Featuring a German buffet which is $12 for adults or $6 for kids aged 6 - 10. Kids 5 and under are free and are encouraged to come in costume. Hot mugs of gluhwein (hot spiced wine), bock and doppelbock beers in addition to the normal beer options will be available for purchase. For more information, visit 
Sesame Street Live will be presented at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Sunday beginning at 2 pm and at 6 pm. Tickets range from $18 - $63 and are available at the box office by calling 800-745-3000 or online at 
A meeting revealing the concept for the new Donovan Sculpture Garden will take place at Cyd's in the Park (located in Donovan Park at 5805 North Knoxville Road in Peoria) on Sunday beginning at 2:30 pm. Learn more about what the park will look like and ask questions about the plans to create the sculpture garden along with complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar. Admission is free. For more information about the project, visit