Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Aug. 4-6, 2023, curated by WCBU's Meagan Ruger-Smith. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.
Enjoy a weekend show: Corn Stock Theatre presents: Titanic. Epic and majestic, with moments of heartbreaking intimacy, Titanic captures the triumph and tragedy of the hopeful passengers on the ill-fated ship of dreams. Catch this show at 7:30 p.m. tonight, tomorrow and Sunday. Adult tickets are $25. Ticket price for college age and younger are $20.
Find your newest read: Book worms can head to I Know You Like A Book, which is sadly closing after 18 years. The store is running a 40% off sale on all books and merchandise on Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. Head to their location at 4707 N Prospect Rd in Peoria Heights to find your newest read. The store will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and part of the proceeds will be donated to charity.
RuPaul's Drag Race comes to Peoria: RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World Tour is coming to the Peoria Civic Center at 8 p.m. this Sunday. Perception is not reality... Asia O’Hara, Daya Betty, Jorgeous, Kandy Muse, Naomi Smalls, Plastique and select finalists from Season 15 are unknowingly trapped in the Netwerq. Free your mind this summer at the world’s largest drag production. Get your tickets now before they sell out.
