MUSIC

Oct. 1: “Music in the McKenzie” with Pint & A Half. 2 p.m. Peoria Public Library North Branch. 497-2100.

Oct. 1: Pierce The Veil. 7:30 p.m. Limelight Eventplex. 693-1234.

Oct. 1: Faculty recital with Sarah Hansen and Mickey Chien. 3 p.m., BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2595.

Oct. 1: “Songs from the Woods” concert series. Bill Staines. 7 p.m., Forest Park Nature Center. 686-3360.

Oct. 5: Big Head Todd & The Monsters. 10 p.m. Kenny’s Westside Pub. 676-1693.

Oct. 6: Flying D’Rito Brothers “Live at the Five Spot.” 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

Oct. 6: Eli Young Band. 8 p.m. Limelight Eventplex. 693-1234.

Oct. 7: Black Art. 8 p.m. Rhythm Kitchen. 676-9668.

Oct. 7: The Lacs – Deplorable’s Tour, with Big Smo, Demun Jones, and Nappy Roots. 8 p.m. Limelight Eventplex. 693-1234.

Oct. 8: Brian Wilson, “Pet Sounds: The Final Performances,” with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. 8 p.m. Peoria Civic Center Theater. 673-3200.

Oct. 8: Matt Nathanson, with Ivory Layne and James Ghareeb. 2 p.m. Festival lawn on Peoria’s Riverfront. 693-1234.

Oct. 9: The Vogues, presented by the Morton Fine Arts Association. 7 p.m. Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center in Morton. 573-1276.

Oct. 12-15: “The Addams Family” musical comedy. Caterpillar Employees Mixed Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Eastlight Theater. 699-7469.

Oct. 12: The Sextones & Joe Marcineck Band. 10 p.m. Kenny’s Westside Pub. 676-1693.

Oct. 13: Lizzi Neal Band “Live at the Five Spot.” 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

Oct. 14: MercyMe – Lifer Tour 2017, featuring Unspoken and Ryan Stevenson. Peoria Civic Center Theater, 7 p.m. 673-3200.

Oct. 14: Snake Oil Salesman. 7 p.m. Rhythm Kitchen. 676-9668.

Oct. 14: Old Shoe w/ Butta. 10 p.m. Kenny’s Westside Pub. 676-1693.

Oct. 14: Heartland Festival Orchestra, “Classic Rumble.” 7:30 p.m., Five Points Washington. 339-3943.

Oct. 14: “Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute.” 7:30 p.m. ICC’s Performing Arts Center. 694-5113.

Oct. 14: Bradley Chorale and Women’s Choir. 3 p.m. BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2595.

Oct. 15: Pride of Peoria Barbershop Chorus. 2 p.m. ICC’s Performing Arts Center. 694-5136.

Oct. 15: Illinois Central Jazz Train. 6 p.m., Trailside Event Center. 243-1582.

Oct. 15: Bradley Jazz Ensembles. 3 p.m. BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2595.

Oct. 17-19: “Motown the Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Peoria Civic Center Theater. 673-3200.

Oct. 17: Illinois Central Jazz Train. 7:30 p.m. ICC’s Performing Arts Center. 694-5136.

Oct. 18: Blue October “I Want It Tour,” with The Score. 8 p.m. Limelight Eventplex. 693-1234.

Oct. 19: Bradley Chorale Talent Show. 7:30 p.m. BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2595.

Oct. 20: EGI & Mungion. 10 p.m. Kenny’s Westside Pub. 676-1693.

Oct. 20: Groove 309 “Live at the Five Spot.” 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

Oct. 20: Here Come the Mummies. 8 p.m. Limelight Eventplex. 693-1234.

Oct. 21: “La La Land in Concert.” Peoria Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater. 671-1096.

Oct. 21: Leadfoot String Band. 10 p.m. Kenny’s Westside Pub. 676-1693.

Oct. 21: Cousin Eddie. 8 p.m. Rhythm Kitchen. 676-9668.

Oct. 21: “Hearts’ Tropical Getaway.” Heart of Illinois Chorus, 7:30 p.m. ICC’s Performing Arts Center. 694-5136.

Oct. 21: Guitarist Ana Vidovic. 7:30 p.m., BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2595.

Oct. 22: Prairie Wind Ensemble. 40th season celebration. 2:30 p.m. ICC’s Performing Arts Center. 694-5136.

Oct. 26: Illinois Central Jazz Train. 7 p.m. Kenny’s Westside Pub. 676-1693.

Oct. 27: Vocalist Ashlie Schlatweiler. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church. 673-8501.

Oct. 27: The Brazilionaires “Live at the Five Spot.” 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Art Center. 674-6877.

Oct. 28-29: “Strength of This Nation,” music by Dexter O’Neal. 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Peoria Civic Center Theater. 673-3200.

Oct. 28: “Songs from the Woods” concert series. Claude Burbon. 7 p.m., Forest Park Nature Center. 686-3360.

Oct. 28: Flogging Molly – Life Is Good Tour, also featuring Jon Snodgrass. 8 p.m. Limelight Eventplex. 693-1234.

Oct. 28: Bradley Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2595.

Oct. 29: Peoria Area Civic Chorale Youth Chorus and Preparatory Chorus concert, “Where the Heart Is.” 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church. 693-6725.

Oct. 29: Bradley Preparatory School Guitar Recital. 3 p.m. BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2595.

Oct. 31: Bradley Percussion Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2595.

THEATER

Oct. 6-8 and 12-15: “The Woman in Black,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. Peoria Players Theater. 688-4473.

Oct. 6: “Beauty and the Beast,” the movie. 6:30 p.m. outside south entrance of Five Points Washington. 444-8222.

Oct. 19-21 and 26-28: “Little Women, The Musical.” 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. BU’s Hartmann Center. 677-2650.

Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 2-5: “The Glass Menagerie.” 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 5. 676-2196.

Oct. 28-29: “Dracula.” Central Illinois Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30p.m. Sunday. ICC’s Performing Arts Center. 694-5136.

OTHER

Oct. 5: Edith Barnard presents “Harriet Beecher Stowe: Crusader in Crinoline, Victorian Cinderella and Domestic Goddess.” 11 a.m., Peoria Women’s Club. 253-6463.

Oct. 12: “Cranbrook: Its Architects and Artists.” Fine Arts Society lecture by Gegory M. Wittkopp, director of Cranbrook’s Center for Collections and Research. 9:30 a.m. Peoria Riverfront Museum.
692-1858.

Oct. 27-28: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” midnight, Peoria Players Theater. 688-4473.

Oct. 29: Diwali celebration with Hindu holiday crafts, food, art projects. Noon. Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum. 323-6900.