MUSIC

Jan. 2: Rooster Alley “Live at the Five Spot.” Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

Jan. 9: “Blues Caravan 2015: Girls with Guitars,” featuring Eliana Cargnelutti, Sadie Johnson and Heather Crosse. 7:30 p.m. Limelight Eventplex. 693-1234.

Jan. 9: Soft Spoken “Live at the Five Spot.” Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

Jan. 9 and 16-17: “Howlin’ on Water” piano shows. 8 p.m. (dinner at 6:30 p.m.) Broadway Lounge at the Waterhouse. 494-9100.

Jan. 10: “New Year’s greeting” with the Heartland Festival Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Five Points Washington. 444-8222.

Jan. 16: Nathan Taylor & Friends “Live at the Five Spot.” Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

Jan. 17: “An Evening with Yvonne Greer.” 8 p.m. Limelight Eventplex. 693-1234.

Jan. 17: “Festa Italiana” with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Grace Presbyterian Church. 671-1096.

Jan. 25: Central Illinois Jazz Society, with Kevin Hart & the Vibe Band. Landmark Recreation Center. 692-5330.

Jan. 30: State of Mind “Live at the Five Spot.” Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

THEATER

Jan. 13-14: “Stomp.” 7:30 p.m. Peoria Civic Center Theater. 673-8900.

Jan. 23-24 and 29-Feb. 1: “Other Desert Cities.” Corn Stock Theater. 676-2196.

Jan. 23-25: “Seussical, Jr.” from the Penguin Project. Eastlight Theater. 699-7469.

DANCE

Jan 1 & 16: “Salsa at the CAC. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

Jan. 23: “Dancing with the Stars LIVE!” 8 p.m. Peoria Civic Center Theater. 673-8900.