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Community Arts Calendar
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Jukebox Comedy Club
3527 W Farmington Rd
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Wednesday is Open Mic Comedy Night at the Jukebox! Come to take the stage and give comedy a try or sit back in the audience and enjoy the show! Always
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Wednesday is Open Mic Comedy Night at the Jukebox! Come to take the stage and give comedy a try or sit back in the audience and enjoy the show! Always unpredictable and FUN!
For individuals wishing to go on stage, please have up to 5 minutes of material prepared. There is no cost to go up and perform. Sign up in advance or at the door!
Doors open at 7 pm
Showtime 8 pm
Audience Tickets just $5
Sign up to perform $0
Rated – R
Cost
5
Organizer
Jukebox Comedy Clubjukeboxcomedyclub@gmail.com 3527 W Farmington Rd, Peoria, IL
Jukebox Comedy Club3527 W Farmington Rd
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
march 11, 2021 6:00 pmmarch 18, 2021 6:00 pmmarch 25, 2021 6:00 pmapril 1, 2021 6:00 pm
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Corn Stock Theatre is ecstatic to announce our newest, family-friendly digital special project, STORY TIME. Our first episode will premiere on Saturday, February 13th at
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Cost
FREE
Organizer
Corn Stock Theatre309-676-2196 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL
fri05mar4:30 pm9:00 pmCancelledFirst Fridays4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Type :Special EventCost:FREE
Time
(Friday) 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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First Fridays was created by the Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) to give the community the opportunity to visit artist’s studios after normal business hours. First Fridays has grown so
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First Fridays was created by the Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) to give the community the opportunity to visit artist’s studios after normal business hours. First Fridays has grown so large that we have put all the resources in one place. Below are the links to the First Fridays websites of neighboring cities. Each city has different hours and activities that happen the First Friday of every month.
Cost
FREE
Time
(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Location
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
305 SW Water St
Event Details
A Latin Dance Event 8:30pm – 12:00am The 1st and 3rd Fridays (after Five Spot) 8:30pm – 9:30pm: Dance lesson. 9:30pm – 12:00pm: Open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero. Admission: $4.00 CAC Members, $7.00
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A Latin Dance Event 8:30pm – 12:00am
The 1st and 3rd Fridays (after Five Spot)
8:30pm – 9:30pm: Dance lesson. 9:30pm – 12:00pm: Open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero.
Admission: $4.00 CAC Members, $7.00 nonmembers.
Cost
$4-7
Organizer
Contemporary Art Center of Peoriacac@peoriacac.org 305 SW Water St, Peoria, IL 61602
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria305 SW Water St
Time
(Saturday) 4:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Location
The Barn III
1451 Timberline Rd
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
march 7, 2021 4:30 pmmarch 13, 2021 4:30 pmmarch 14, 2021 4:30 pmmarch 20, 2021 4:30 pmmarch 21, 2021 4:30 pmmarch 27, 2021 4:30 pm
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While we wait for indoor theatre and dining restrictions to be lifted, The Barn is bringing and old-time radio show to the parking lot! For
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Cost
FREE
Organizer
The Barn IIIinfo@thebarniii.com 1451 Timberline Rd, Goodfield, IL
The Barn III1451 Timberline Rd
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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**Due to Facebook’s new event update this event is listed as free. Please note that tickets start at $45** Welcome to
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This year we are excited to present a virtual event featuring:
· videos of children, families, and adults participating in three amazing maker challenges
· videos demonstrating how to make your very own craft cocktails
· your own maker kit for you and your family to join us in this celebration of making
· a silent auction and a raffle
Virtual Event Details
Cost
45
Organizer
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum309-323-6900 2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL
Time
march 8 (Monday) - 22 (Monday)
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Peoria Players Theatre is proud to present “Ladies Who Lunch,” directed by Jimmy Ulrich. Featuring some of musical theatre’s greatest show tunes and Peoria’s most
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Bree Carroll
Tamra Challacombe
Erin Craig
Wendi Lee Fleming
Anita Foster
Holly Haines
Amanda Bishop Madalozzo
Celeste Devore Matheson
Michelle Taylor Watson
Ayana Thompson
Virtual Event Details
Cost
20
Organizer
Peoria Players Theatreplayers@mtco.com 4300 N University St, Peoria, IL
