2016
«   August   »
wk S M T W T F S
30   1 2 3 4 5 6
31 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
32 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
33 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
34 28 29 30 31      
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
DAY
    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Week of August 7, 2016

SUN
08/07
MON
08/08
TUE
08/09
WED
08/10
THU
08/11
FRI
08/12
SAT
08/13
12:00 am
12:30 am
1 am
1:30 am
2 am
2:30 am
3 am
3:30 am
4 am
4:30 am
5 am
5:30 am
6 am
6:30 am
7 am
7:30 am
8 am
8:30 am
9 am
9:30 am
10 am
10:30 am
11 am
11:30 am
12 pm
12:30 pm
1 pm
1:30 pm
2 pm
2:30 pm
3 pm
3:30 pm
4 pm
4:30 pm
5 pm
5:30 pm
6 pm
6:30 pm
7 pm
7:30 pm
8 pm
8:30 pm
9 pm
9:30 pm
10 pm
10:30 pm
11 pm
11:30 pm
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River.
www.spiritofpeoria.com



Pokemon Go "Clash of the Legends"
Pokemon Go "Clash of the Legends"

"Clash of the Legends" will pit all three teams from PokemonGo against one another in a family friendly competition to see which team is the very best. How you might ask? Throughout the evening, we will have team events, costume contests, gym takeovers, and other secret missions which will allow your team to score BIG POINTS. Will it be Valor, Instinct, or Mystic that will take the competition? It is completely up to you!

 

More info...



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River.
www.spiritofpeoria.com



Taste of Peoria
Taste of Peoria

PACE is pleased to welcome back the Taste of Peoria to the RiverFront! Nearly 40 Peoria area restaurants are expected to take part in 2016 to provide a taste of their most popular menu items to a crowd of more than 50,000 local residents. A variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts will be sold for one to two dollars each. In addition to a selection of seafood, BBQ, Italian, Indian, and Oriental cuisine, the Taste of Peoria features its own Margaritaville and live entertainment on two stages. Activities and food will be located throughout Festival Park and The Landing. Come enjoy the 2016 Taste Of Peoria for great food and live entertainment! Stay tuned for updates and the announcement of the entertainment lineup. For more information visit www.peoriaevents.com.
Admission: $2.00



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Quad Cities

www.peoriachiefs.com



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River.
www.spiritofpeoria.com



Live at the Five Spot
Live at the Five Spot

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Steve 'The Harp' Blues Band.  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.



Grand Nationals Weekend Festival
Grand Nationals Weekend Festival

The Peoria Riverfront comes alive for two days celebrating motorcycle awareness.  Beginning with the motorcycle parade which last year had over 1500 participants, On the Riverfront you’ll find 2 stages of entertainment, product vendors from across the nation, Antique & Custom Motorcycle Show, stunt shows and various other activities.  Also great food featuring our famous 1/2 pound butterfly pork chop sandwiches

http://grandnationalsweekend.com



Magician Mitch Williams at New Amsterdam
Magician Mitch Williams at New Amsterdam

 

New Amsterdam Bar & Restaurant on the Peoria riverfront proudly presents the unforgettable tableside close up magic of international award winning sleight of hand artist, Mitch Williams.  Ongoing, Friday and Saturday evenings.  Free to dining and bar customers.

 

Fridays and Saturdays, 6:00 PM -- 8:30 PM

New Amsterdam Bar and Restaurant

120 SW Water St.

Peoria, IL  61602

 

http://www.mitchwilliamsmagic.com/current.html

http://www.Facebook.com/MitchWilliamsMagicalArtist



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Quad Cities

www.peoriachiefs.com



Spirit of Peoria Moonlight Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Moonlight Cruise

Enjoy Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Live entertainment is included with your ticket for this 2 hour cruise. A cash bar is available. Ask about private deck rental at reduced rates—perfect for rehearsal dinners or class reunions!

Tickets available at the dock. No reservations required.
www.spiritofpeoria.com

 



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Tonight Features: Rob Juice

Enjoy live music every weekend!  For a complete listing, visit, www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

You'll find exceptional taste and freshness all season long.  Don't miss out on the best selection of  fresh produce, local meats, eggs, berries, breads and cheeses in Central Illinois!  Everything is locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens each week.

We also feature a one-of-a-kind selection of art including pottery, blown glass, jewelry, wood turned items, candles, soaps and more~ all handcrafted by local artists!

We are located in the River Station parking lot (212 SW Water St), directly across from the Peoria Riverfront Museum.  Plenty of free parking is available in surrounding lots and streets.  Watch for new vendors, more entertainment, and lots of fun in the 2016 season!  More info...



Ignite Peoria 2016
Ignite Peoria 2016

 

Ignite Peoria is a celebration of creativity featuring events that will inspire innovation, release artistic vision and spark the passionate imagination of our community.
 

Saturday, August 13th 2016
9am-5pm
The Peoria Civic Center
FREE ADMISSION * FREE PARKING

Ignite Peoria is gearing up for its third creativity explosion at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, August 13th 2016! Over 13,000 people have experienced the magic of Ignite Peoria since its launch in 2014. From belly dancing to ballet, painting to fashion, Broadway hits to guitar picks, Ignite Peoria has something to spark the creative passion in people of all ages.
More info...



Grand Nationals Weekend Festival
Grand Nationals Weekend Festival

The Peoria Riverfront comes alive for two days celebrating motorcycle awareness.  Beginning with the motorcycle parade which last year had over 1500 participants, On the Riverfront you’ll find 2 stages of entertainment, product vendors from across the nation, Antique & Custom Motorcycle Show, stunt shows and various other activities.  Also great food featuring our famous 1/2 pound butterfly pork chop sandwiches

http://grandnationalsweekend.com



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River.
www.spiritofpeoria.com

*note ealier time than normal sightseeing cruises



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Quad Cities

www.peoriachiefs.com



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Tonight Features: Derel Monteith

Enjoy live music every weekend!  For a complete listing, visit, www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz