Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, hosted by Ryan Lowry with DJ Yvaine Washington.

Live Music in our art gallery. Still Shine is a group of like-minded, seasoned musicians blending acoustic roots and progressive bluegrass.

Central Illinois Dueling Pianos is returning to their old stomping grounds with a very special holiday weekend of performances on December 8th and 9th at The Waterhouse on the 2nd floor of the MAXAM Building! So get your group together and come enjoy this one weekend only revival for the holidays!

Since 2004 Central Illinois Dueling Pianos have played to over 100,000 people with their laugh a-long, sing a-along, drink a-long, party a-long time request and comedy driven rock ‘n’ roll piano show! We haven’t performed a public show in Peoria for a year, so don’t miss this chance!

Admission is $25pp. The bar will open and seating will begin 1 hour before the show at 6:30p with the show running from 7:30p-10:30p.
Tables seat 8 people and will be assigned based upon the order of purchase. If you are joining a larger group, to ensure being seated together, please indicate the group name in the “Notes” section at the time of purchase.

Dinner is NOT offered as a package with this show, so we strongly encourage you to make reservations for dinner NOW to make sure you are able to get in on a busy December weekend (we suggest a 5:30p reservation) at one of the fine restaurants within a few blocks of our location:
Bollywood Bites Bistro – 316 SW Washington (1st floor of MAXAM) – 309-670-0936
Ardor Breads and Provisions – 301 SW Water Street – 309-431-7801
Blue Duck Barbeque Tavern – 212 SW Water Street – 309-981-5801
Rhythm Kitchen – 305 SW Water Street – 309-676-9668
Saffron Social – 187 SW Washington Street – 309-740-0434
Jack’s on Adams – 107 SW Adams – 309-839-2855
Richards Under Main – 311 Main Street – 309-674-8007
Kenny’s Westside Pub – 112 SW Jefferson – 309-676-1693
Jim’s Steak House – 110 SW Jefferson – 309-673-5300
Kelleher’s Irish Pub – 619 SW Water – 309-673-6000
Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer – 736 SW Washington – 309-713-2619
Sugar Wood-Fire Bistro – 826 SW Adams – 309-676-0848
Obed & Isaacs – 321 NE Madison – 309-306-0190

Central Illinois Dueling Pianos is returning to their old stomping grounds with a very special holiday weekend of performances on December 8th and 9th at The Waterhouse on the 2nd floor of the MAXAM Building! So get your group together and come enjoy this one weekend only revival for the holidays!

Since 2004 Central Illinois Dueling Pianos have played to over 100,000 people with their laugh a-long, sing a-along, drink a-long, party a-long time request and comedy driven rock ‘n’ roll piano show! We haven’t performed a public show in Peoria for a year, so don’t miss this chance!

Admission is $25pp. The bar will open and seating will begin 1 hour before the show at 6:30p with the show running from 7:30p-10:30p.
Tables seat 8 people and will be assigned based upon the order of purchase. If you are joining a larger group, to ensure being seated together, please indicate the group name in the “Notes” section at the time of purchase.

Dinner is NOT offered as a package with this show, so we strongly encourage you to make reservations for dinner NOW to make sure you are able to get in on a busy December weekend (we suggest a 5:30p reservation) at one of the fine restaurants within a few blocks of our location:
Bollywood Bites Bistro – 316 SW Washington (1st floor of MAXAM) – 309-670-0936
Ardor Breads and Provisions – 301 SW Water Street – 309-431-7801
Blue Duck Barbeque Tavern – 212 SW Water Street – 309-981-5801
Rhythm Kitchen – 305 SW Water Street – 309-676-9668
Saffron Social – 187 SW Washington Street – 309-740-0434
Jack’s on Adams – 107 SW Adams – 309-839-2855
Richards Under Main – 311 Main Street – 309-674-8007
Kenny’s Westside Pub – 112 SW Jefferson – 309-676-1693
Jim’s Steak House – 110 SW Jefferson – 309-673-5300
Kelleher’s Irish Pub – 619 SW Water – 309-673-6000
Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer – 736 SW Washington – 309-713-2619
Sugar Wood-Fire Bistro – 826 SW Adams – 309-676-0848
Obed & Isaacs – 321 NE Madison – 309-306-0190

Sarah & The Underground is a SoulFolk trio fresh out of Peoria. This show will be filled with your Underground favorites, a few holiday tunes, and some amazing guests. Free and open to all ages.

At Peoria’s annual Sing-It-Yourself Messiah, the audience is invited to sing with the orchestra on Handel’s great choruses, while soprano Courtney Huffman Frye from Bradley University, mezzo-soprano Lily Thompson from Illinois State University, tenor Jeffrey Brich from University of Northern Iowa, and bass John Hines, also from University of Northern Iowa, will sing the solos. Dr. Cory Boulton, Director of Choral Activities at Bradley University and Dr. John Jost, Professor Emeritus at Bradley, will conduct.

Come out and join us for some Holiday Fun!

Join the Peoria Area Civic Chorale, special guest artist Jamie-Rose Guarrine, the Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, the Junior High Festival Chorus, and our Young Artist Competition winners December 15-17 for our next presentation of An American Family Christmas! Get into the Yuletide spirit with beautiful music from classical carols and secular holiday favorites! It just isn’t Christmas until you’ve experienced the Peoria Area Civic Chorale’s “An American Family Christmas!”

Introductory Dance Lesson – 8:30-9:30 pm
Open dancing – 9:30-midnight
No partner is required.
Eduardo & Beverly Caballero

Join the Peoria Area Civic Chorale, special guest artist Jamie-Rose Guarrine, the Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, the Junior High Festival Chorus, and our Young Artist Competition winners December 15-17 for our next presentation of An American Family Christmas! Get into the Yuletide spirit with beautiful music from classical carols and secular holiday favorites! It just isn’t Christmas until you’ve experienced the Peoria Area Civic Chorale’s “An American Family Christmas!”

Join the Peoria Area Civic Chorale, special guest artist Jamie-Rose Guarrine, the Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, the Junior High Festival Chorus, and our Young Artist Competition winners December 15-17 for our next presentation of An American Family Christmas! Get into the Yuletide spirit with beautiful music from classical carols and secular holiday favorites! It just isn’t Christmas until you’ve experienced the Peoria Area Civic Chorale’s “An American Family Christmas!”

Live Music in Preston Jackson Art Gallery. Joe Metzka plays Jazz and R&B, but it’s all colored in the deep blues.

All are welcome to join us as we recharge and unplug for a night of rhythm in the forest with Peoria Drum Circle. Meet at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights, IL.
Hand drumming has been proven to reduce stress and boost the immune system!
Bring a chair, mask, your hand drum (or other acoustic rhythm maker) your willingness to experiment and create in-the-moment music.
We will be in the meadow to the right of the building. Restrooms available in the Nature center. Donations of $10 appreciated to keep this event sustainable.
Whatever spirit you bring, is what it becomes. ✨✨

Welcome in the New Year with complementary party favors and a champagne toast. Bring in the New Year with us!
Dance lesson 8:30-9:30 pm
Open dancing 9:30-1:00 am
music of DJ Ed Caballero

Welcome in the New Year with complementary party favors and a champagne toast. Bring in the New Year with us!
Dance lesson 8:30-9:30 pm
Open dancing 9:30-1:00 am
music of DJ Ed Caballero

Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Host: Ryan Lowry, DJ: Yvaine Washington

Live Music. In 1964, the British invaded America. And they forever changed the world. This is the music of the NikBeats, an American response to the British beat. With a set list that includes timeless tunes by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Dave Clark Five and the Who, The NikBeats recapture everything that was great about the era of music. Songs that defined a generation.

Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Host: Ryan Lowry, DJ: Yvaine Washington

Introductory Dance Lesson – 8:30-9:30 pm
Learn the basics of several Latin Dances taught by Eduardo & Beverly Caballero

Open dancing – 9:30-midnight
To the music of DJ Eduardo Caballero

Contemporary Art Center Artist Members are participating in a group exhibition at Time Gallery at Morton Community Bank in East Peoria, 201 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria, December 11, 2023 – January 20, 2024.

Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe (and their piano-based trio) had an exciting year of public performances in 2023, including Connie J. Link Amphitheater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Boone’s in Springfield, Baxter’s American Grille in Bloomington and Champaign, Bloomington Farmers Market, and more.

For their upcoming CIJS performance, Kevin on vibes will be joined by Jonny Beckett on saxophones and flute, George Turner on guitar, Brandon Mooberry on bass and Tom Marko on drums. Expect an evening of classic, contemporary, Latin, and original jazz along with instrumental pop tunes, familiar TV & movie themes and more.

Kevin, Tom, George and Jonny have music available on streaming platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, iTunes, Google Play, CD Baby, Pandora, and many others. Please visit kevinhartjazz.com and Kevin Hart Jazz on Facebook here for videos, links, schedule, photos, and more.

The ever-popular CIJS House Band under the leadership of Larry Harms kicks off the evening, featuring outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They present a variety of jazz standards and other popular arrangements. Always a delight!

CIJS House Band at 6pm
Headliner at 7:15pm

Food may be brought in but no drinks which available for purchase.

Live at the Five Spot is the Contemporary Art Center’s bi-monthly Friday night music event featuring the best regional talent performing a variety of great music, including R&B, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock and lots more. Enjoy a nightclub atmosphere while unwinding with your friends after a busy week. While the music fills the building, one can stroll through our three fine art galleries. Consult the calendar to learn what bands will be playing.