Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Aug. 18-20, 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.
Calling all wizards: Tonight, a magical night awaits at Peoria Zoo during The Wonderful World of Wizardry. Join the zoo for a night of spellbinding fun that includes dueling, magic lessons, animal encounters, themed concessions for purchase and a showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on the jumbo outdoor movie screen in the African Village. Dress in your best wizard robes as there will be photo opportunities and a costume contest! All ages are welcome. Admission is $20 per person. Get your ticket by owl or at their website.
Dancing, food and Bollywood: Tomorrow night is India Fest! Spend a lovely evening with family and friends on Peoria's Riverfront while enjoying live entertainment, Indian cuisine, Bollywood-style entertainment, arts, crafts, rangoli, yoga demonstrations, dance lessons and more. All ages are welcome. Be sure to get your tickets in advance.
Enjoy some classic tunes: On Sunday, the Happy Together Tour comes to the Peoria Civic Center. 2023 will mark the 14th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer tour. The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences for over a decade returns this summer with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. Hosted by The Turtles, this show will also feature great artists like Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, The Vogues and more!
