MUSIC
Jan. 4: Dexter O’Neal and Funk Yard “Live at the Five Spot.” 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6822.
Jan. 8, 15 and 22: Chicago Farmer “Folkin’ Tuesdays.” 8 p.m. Kenny’s West Side Pub. 676-1693.
Jan. 11: “State & Water – Winterlude,” a benefit for WTVP-TV 47, featuring The Accidentals, Good Morning Bedlam, Althea Grace, The Blank Stairs, Megan Maroney. 7 p.m. Monarch Music Hall. 966-0826.
Jan. 11: Rooster Alley “Live at the Five Spot.” 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6822.
Jan. 11-12: “Howlin’ on Water” dueling pianos. 6 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. show. Broadway Lounge at The Waterhouse. 494-9100.
Jan. 12: 20th anniversary concert celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., presented by Heritage Ensemble. 2:30 p.m. ICC Performing Arts Center. 694-5136.
Jan. 12: “New Year’s Greeting — A Tribute to Ella,” presented by Heartland Festival Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Five Points Washington. 693-6725.
Jan. 12: Free musical entertainment by Peoria Players, featuring the cast of “Show Tunes Singalong.” 2-3 p.m. Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby. 686-7000.
Jan. 17: The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute. 7:30 p.m. Civic Center Theater. 673-3200.
Jan. 18: “Whiskey at the Warehouse,” a benefit for the Peoria Symphony Orchestra featuring the Joe Metzka Band, whiskey, appetizers, a raffle, silent auction and cash bar. 5:30 p.m. The Warehouse on State. 672-1096.
Jan. 18: Nathan Taylor & Friends “Live at the Five Spot.” 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6822.
Jan. 18: “Chamber Music by Candlelight,” featuring flutist Kyle Dzapo, violinist Marcia Henry Liebenow and pianist Chee Hyeon Choi. 8 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church. 676-4609.
Jan. 20: “Once Upon a Time: A Family Matinee,” presented by Peoria Symphony Orchestra. 3 p.m. Civic Center Theater. 671-1096.
Jan. 20: Jazz by the Daniel Leahy Experience with Pippi Ardennia, also featuring the Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band 6 p.m. Trailside Event Center. 243-1582 or 692-5330.
Jan. 20: “Music in the McKenzie” with Bone Jugs. 2 p.m. Peoria Public Library’s North Branch. 497-2100.
Jan. 22: “The Travelin’ Man Tour,” featuring Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. 7:30 p.m. Carver Arena. 673-3200.
Jan. 25: Vinyl Tap “Live at the Five Spot.” 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6822.
Jan . 29: The Marcus King Band, with Chicago Farmer 8 p.m. Kenny’s West Side Pub. 676-1693.
THEATER
Jan. 11-13, plus 18-20: “Out of Sight, Out of Murder,” a mystery/comedy play. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 Sundays. Corn Stock Theatre Center. 676-2196.
Jan. 18-20: The Penguin Project presents “Hairspray Jr.” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Eastlight Theatre. 699-7469.