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THEATERWORKS OPENS A BRAND NEW IMMERSIVE THEATER EXPERIENCE: CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER TOO PARK WEST KIDS CLUB
When: June 3 – July 25 Where: Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria What: A madness has been cast over Wonderland, and the Queen of Hearts is the maddest of all. She is planning to unleash the fearsome Jabberwocky! The fate of Wonderland rests with you. Find the Suited Stones before Wonderland reaches its end or we all lose our heads. Travel through 6,500 square feet from room to room, gathering clues to defeat the Queen. Something is following you, trying to get in. You must decide – are they insane or are they deceiving you – in the dark world of Alice in Wonderland. Multiple performances take place Thursday through Sunday. Advance ticket purchases are required. Recommended for ages 16 and older. Information and tickets at curiousertheater.org or 623-815-7930. When: Every Wednesday in June, 10-11 a.m. Where: Park West, 9744 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria What: Park West is excited to announce its new weekly Park West Kids Club, a free series of events taking place from 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday throughout the month of June. The Club encourages parents to bring their kids for an hour of fun — including crafts in collaboration with Pinspiration, music, and more to pique their creative interests this summer. Visit shopparkwest.com to learn more.
GODSPELL AT ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE
When: June 8-13 Where: Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria What: This isn’t your average Bible study! Based on the Gospel according to Matthew, Godspell follows a comedic troupe of players as they help a contemporary Jesus share his lessons through parables, games, and comedic shenanigans. Visit azbroadway.org for ticket info.
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When: June 11-13, times vary Where: Dillon’s Bayou at Pleasant Harbor, 40202 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria What: A weekend long rock festival that features a variety of rock and tribute bands. Concert times vary. Bands include: Public Enemy #1, Shine on Floyd, I Don’t Know (an Ozzy Osbourne tribute band), and more. Find the event on Facebook for more information.
ENCORE DRIVE-IN NIGHTS: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
When: June 12, 8 p.m. Where: West Wind Glendale Drive In, 5650 N. 55th Ave., Glendale What: For the first time ever, you can watch Florida Georgia Line in an epic concert film on the big screen at your local drive-in. Drive-in tickets are priced by vehicle, one ticket is good for up to six people. For less than $20 each, you can drive-in and rock out in the comfort of your own space. It’s an affordable and fun way to enjoy this never-before-seen concert event in your local hometown cinema. Tickets available at westwinddi.com.
ARIZONA SUNRISE SERIES: RIO VISTA PARK
When: June 19, 6:30 a.m. Where: Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road What: Join us as we continue the 8th Annual Arizona Sunrise Series with our third leg at Rio Vista Park! This event features a 5K distance and is limited to 600 participants. Visit raceroster.com to sign up.

PEORIA READS: READING IS HOT!
When: July 1, 9 a.m. Where: Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria What: A part of the Peoria Reads series of special events, your kids can attend this free event and become a junior firefighter. They can even spray a real fire hose! For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/library.
PEORIA’S ALL-AMERICAN FESTIVAL
When: July 4, 5 p.m. Where: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue What: After a successful virtual All-American Festival at Home last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the city of Peoria is moving forward with an outdoor festival at the Peoria Sports Complex. To ensure all festival attendees enjoy a safe and healthy event, this year’s All-American Festival will be a free, ticketed event with the most current COVID-19 mitigation protocols in place at the time, which may include social distancing, mask wearing and hand washing recommendations, among others. There will also be several food trucks, waterslides and three bands performing, most notably, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, and a spectacular fireworks finale show. For more information about this year’s All-American Festival, visit peoriaaz.gov/events.

PEORIA READS: TOUCH A TRUCK
When: July 15, 9 a.m. Where: Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street What: A part of the Peoria Reads series of special events, kids can check out a garbage truck and street sweeper. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/ library.
Opening June 3 Tickets on sale now!

CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER TOO is a 6,500sq.ft. immersive, multi-sensory theater experience in which up to 12 audience members per performance travel through the dark world of Alice in Wonderland. Follow the White Rabbit into the realm ruled by the mad Queen of Hearts from room to room, gathering clues to defeat the Queen before Wonderland reaches its end or we all lose our heads. Discover a new way to experience live theater.
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