Good morning, Peoria.

Big Al's Speakeasy at 400 SW Jefferson Ave is proposed to reopen as a strip joint and concert hall as Ty Seibert submitted a plan to City Hall.

The venue, dark since 2024, will host concerts and operate (8 p.m. to 1 a.m.) on select nights while its review continues.

Riverfront Museum hosted a documentary screening of ‘One Crazy idea’ celebrating 45 years of the St. Jude — Memphis to Peoria run that supports kids with cancer.

The ticketed event occurred tonight, and the run will take place on Aug. 1.

Illinois 4-H partners with the AISWCD Forestry Committee to boost oak savannahs using volunteer mentors, and will plant 25 four-foot oak trees in Woodford County on April 25 at Parklands Chinquapin Bluffs — plans for events in Peoria remain to be set.

Governor J-B Pritzker launched IHDAccess Home to help first-time homebuyers with up to $15,000 in down payment & closing cost assistance for homes statewide including in Peoria; buyers must meet credit and income requirements & complete pre-purchase counseling as part of a 30-year zero-percent interest second mortgage program.

Friday the 13th Spooky Pottery Painting

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 ticket reserves your seat — Unleash your creativity with spooky pottery painting this Friday the 13th.

2026 Blarney Blitz

8 AM – 2 PM — Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery — Entry fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive themed race in downtown Peoria.

Organic Chip and Dip Dish Clay Hand Building Class

1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Includes materials — Craft a unique organic-shaped dish perfect for entertaining.

Ladies' Night: Gal Pals and Glazes

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 — Unwind with friends while sipping drinks and painting pottery in a relaxing atmosphere.

Salsa Night at Contemporary Art Center

9:30 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Illinois — $5 for members, $8 for non-members — Dance the night away with Salsa, Cha Cha, and more in a lively setting.

Beginner Stained Glass Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — $85 — Create your own stunning stained glass art in a fun, hands-on workshop.

Mud and Music Event

2-4 p.m. — The Clay Den — $5 entry — Enjoy live local music while crafting pottery in a cozy, artsy atmosphere.

Fairy Tale Storytime

6:00-6:30 p.m. — Fondulac District Library — Free entry — Enjoy an enchanting storytime filled with fairy tales, crafts, and treats designed for young children.

Fused Glass Cross Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee applies — Create a stunning fused glass cross with personalized colors and floral details.

Murray State Racers vs. Bradley Braves Men's Baseball

6 p.m. — Dozer Park — Ticketed event — Feel the thrill of college baseball as Murray State takes on Bradley Braves at Dozer Park.