VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Free Senior Day, all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as… Figge Art Museum, 10am Thu Jul 3
Red, White & Boom! Fireworks Watch Party, this exclusive evening offers one of the best vantage points… Figge Art Museum, 7pm Thu Jul 3
Big Picture in the House, on Wednesdays; a one-hour session of learning, exploring and creating… Figge Art Museum, 1pm Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Family Night at the Museum, a family-friendly evening celebrating 20 years at the Figge! Enjoy… Figge Art Museum, 5pm Thu Jul 10
Second Saturdays at the Figge, free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to… Figge Art Museum, 10am Sat Jul 12
Art Cart, spot our Art Cart in select galleries this month and… Figge Art Museum, 10am Sat Jul 12 thru Tue Jul 29
Mending Monday, drop in with any and all projects that need repairing… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 3pm Mon Jul 14
Community Celebration: Chain Reaction, celebrate the interactive exhibition  CHAIN RE·AC·TION with our community partners and… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jul 17
Adult Knitting Circle, whether you are in the middle of a project or… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Mon Jul 21
Collectors & Artist Talk: Fever Dreams, hear from art collectors David and Sarojini Johnson and artist… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jul 24
Task Party, party like you’re a museum geek at this TASK Party… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jul 31
Outlying Areas
July
Oneiromancy: Storytelling Event w/ Katrice Kelly, held in conjunction with Kelly’s collection of stories, storied objects,… Public Space One North Gallery, 6:30pm Fri Jul 11
Opening Reception for Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill, held in conjunction with the exhibition of drawings and large… Public Space One Close House Gallery, 5pm Fri Jul 11
August
2025 DBQFest, Aug. 2 & 3; for more than 40 years, DBQFest has… Washington Park, Sat Aug 2 thru Sun Aug 3
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network, thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 3
Bada Maloney & Jagitsch, thru Aug. 27; exhibit of charcoal drawings and sculpture by… Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport, thru Sun Aug 3
Bales & Pappageorge, thru Aug. 8; exhibit of  sculptural fashion by Judy Bales… Quad City Arts Center, thru Sun Aug 3
CHAIN RE·AC·TION, thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 3
Cats!, thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 3
Fever Dreams: German Expressionism, thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 3
Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks, thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 3
Model Museum, thru Aug. 31; this exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 3
The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art, thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 3
Outlying Areas
Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision, thru July 26; the exhibit brings together the compelling works of… Voices Studios, thru Sat Jul 26
DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show, thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of… Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque, thru Fri Aug 1
All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry, thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Art in Roman Life, thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels,… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction, thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection, thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon, thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Marvin Cone: An American Vision, thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Mata Ortiz Ceramics, thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker, thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Muscatine History Revisited, thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and… Muscatine Art Center, thru Sun Aug 3
Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy, thru Sep. 14; characterized by a focus on the effects… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 3
Oneiromancy, thru Aug. 2; Katrice Kelly’s collection of stories, storied objects, and… Public Space One North Gallery, Sat Jul 5 thru Sat Aug 2
Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill, thru Aug. 9; an exhibition of drawings and large scale paintings… Public Space One Close House Gallery, Fri Jul 11 thru Sun Aug 3
Classes
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Basics of Landscape Painting, Mondays thru July 28; with instructor Brad Bisbey; students will… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Mon Jul 7
Italian Art Adventures: Ages 9-12, thru July 10; with instructor Pat Bereskin; students will have… Figge Art Museum, 1pm Mon Jul 7
Make a Mug in the Makerspace, learn how to make a mug in the makerspace; you… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 5:30pm Mon Jul 7
Pieces of You: Ages 13-18, thru July 10; with instructor Laura Warner; students will learn… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Mon Jul 7
Plein Air Painting: Ages 13-18, thru July 10; with instructor Pat Bereskin; students will explore… Figge Art Museum, 9am Mon Jul 7
Sketchbook Making, thru July 10; with instructor Annie Peters; students will explore… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Jul 7
The Nature of Art: Ages 9-12, thru July 10; with instructor Laura Warner; students will learn… Figge Art Museum, 9am Mon Jul 7
Downtown Sip & Paint, we will have painting stations set up for you to… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 4pm Thu Jul 10
Adult DIY: Cyanotype Prints, Cyanotype printing, or “sun printing,” is a camera-less alternative to… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Sat Jul 12
Exploring Mural Art: Ages 13-18, thru July 17; with instructor Laura Warner; students will learn… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Jul 14
Summer Cardmaking Class, local artist April Greetings leads a summer-themed cardmaking class; this… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 5:30pm Mon Jul 14
MPL Makers Club: Sweet Summer Charm Bracelets, all supplies provided, including tons of adorable charms for you to choose… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Thu Jul 17
Beginner and Intermediate Portrait Drawing, thru July 24; with instructor Nick DiGioia; students will learn… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Mon Jul 21
Clay Figurative Sculpture, thru July 24; with instructor Laura Warner; students will explore… Figge Art Museum, 10am Mon Jul 21
Kaleidoscope: Animal Art Safari for Ages 7-8, thru July 25; with instructor Jamie Chalus; students will learn… Figge Art Museum, 11am Mon Jul 21
Kaleidoscope: Chill Out! for Ages 9-12, thru July 25; with instructor Seth Chappell; students will learn… Figge Art Museum, 9:30am Mon Jul 21
Kaleidoscope: Mixed Media & Printmaking for Ages 7-8, thru July 25; with instructor Jamie Chalus; students will be… Figge Art Museum, 9:30am Mon Jul 21
Kaleidoscope: Sleigh Ride in July for Ages 9-12, thru July 25; with instructor Seth Chappell; students will be… Figge Art Museum, 11am Mon Jul 21
Pottery Wheel Bootcamp for Ages 9-12, thru July 24; with instructor Laura Warner; students will build… Figge Art Museum, 1pm Mon Jul 21
Intro to Figure Drawing, thru July 31; with instructor Annie Peters; students will build… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Jul 28
Your Best Foot Forward: Ages 13-18, thru July 31; with instructor Laura Warner; students will learn… Figge Art Museum, 1pm Mon Jul 28
Intuitive Painting with Atticus, with instructor Atticus Norman; students will be encouraged to get… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Wed Jul 30
Outlying Areas
July
GemDuo Collar, with instructor Karen Kubby; this Egyptian inspired collar uses GemDuo… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 5
Make Your Own Ear Wires, with instructor Cheryl Weatherford; use commons household objects to make… Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Jul 6
Friday Night Out: Make Glass Beads - Introduction to Lampworking, with instructor Karen Kubby; this class will teach you the… Beadology Iowa, 5:30pm Fri Jul 11
Watermelon Earrings, with instructor Emma Folsom; use peyote stitch to create two… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 12
SuperDuo Leaf Earrings, with instructor Karen Kubby; use a two-needle beading technique and… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 19
Wire Wrapped Rings, with instructor Alyssa Jakowchuk; use wire to capture beads by… Beadology Iowa, 3pm Sat Jul 19
Fundamentals of Metalworking: Pendant, with instructor Maggie Joynt; learn the fundamentals of metalworking: sawing, filing,… Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Jul 20
Tubular Herringbone Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College, with instructor Karen Kubby; learn or hone your tubular herringbone… Beadology Iowa, 1pm Thu Jul 24
Lion’s Mane Collar, with instructor Alyssa Jakowchuk; use traditional and unique netting stitches… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 26
Marquis Drop Earrings, with instructor Zanetta Hoehle; learn to wrap wire into a… Beadology Iowa, 1pm Sun Jul 27
MUSIC
MUSIC Concerts
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Dietz Soliz Band (6:30pm), an event in the 2025 Summer Concert Series; bring lawn… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 3
Styx - The Kevin Cronin Band - Don Felder, the legendary rockers, with special guest Don Felder, will perform on… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 7pm Thu Jul 3
Deep Galactic Bass Sessions:Vol. X: 20Twenty - Subseed - Smitten Kitten - Harri - Pure Carbon Subseed - VoidMafia Takeover, an evening of EDM with media by J and N… The Redstone Room, 8pm Fri Jul 4
Grupo Mistico, an event in Mercado on Fifth’s Summer Concert series; free… Mercado on Fifth, Fri Jul 4
Jackson & the Janks, concert with the New Orleans-based rock and roll and R&B… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jul 4
The Zone (5pm), event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 5pm Fri Jul 4
28 Days, event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 5
Dierks Bentley (5:45pm), the chart-topping country musician performs in the John Deere Classic’s… TPC at Deere Run, 5:45pm Sat Jul 5
Precocious Neophyte - Ghost Days - Stoney Point, an evening with the Chicago-based shoegaze musicians, featuring sets by Ghost… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat Jul 5
Seth Cocquit - Wolfskill & The Wild, an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn… Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline, 7:30pm Sat Jul 5
The Chordbusters, Genesius Guild hosts a special performance with the Quad Cities’… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jul 5
The Rewind w/ David Baker, KALA 88.5FM station manager, record collector, and music lover David… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Jul 5
Got Your Six (2pm), enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio… Bally’s Quad Cities, 2pm Sun Jul 6
Opera Quad Cities, Genesius Guild hosts a special performance with the area vocal… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sun Jul 6
Pulgita - Grupo Innstinto (5pm), event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food… Runner’s Park, 5pm Sun Jul 6
The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm), the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 2pm Sun Jul 6
Zac Brown Band (5:45pm), the chart-topping country musicians perform in the John Deere Classic’s… TPC at Deere Run, 5:45pm Sun Jul 6
chokeberry - Penny Peach (6pm), concert with the touring alternative/indie country musicians, featuring a set… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sun Jul 6
Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm), an event in the 2025 Free Summer Concert In the Park… Stephens Square, 6:30pm Mon Jul 7
David G Smith: Witness Trees (6pm), the singer/songwriter will be performing songs from his most recent… Moline Public Library, 6pm Tue Jul 8
Incredible 45’s (6:30pm), an event in the Starlight Revue Concert Series; bring your… Lincoln Park, 6:30pm Tue Jul 8
Crooked Cactus (6:30pm), an event in the 2025 Summer Concert Series; bring lawn… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 10
Davina & the Vagabonds, concert with the touring blues and jazz musicians; $20-25; for… The Redstone Room, 8pm Thu Jul 10
Far Out 283, free; performance in the annual Summer Concert series; bring lawn… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 10
The Heligoats - Ten-Speed Music (6pm), concert with the solo project of Chris Otepka, featuring a… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Jul 10
Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Jimmy Welty Band (5pm) - Casey Muessigmann (7pm), … Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 5pm Thu Jul 10
Crooked Cactus, an event in Mercado on Fifth’s Summer Concert series; free… Mercado on Fifth, Fri Jul 11
Flatfoot 56 - False Negative, concert with the Celtic punk band formed in Chicago, featuring a… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jul 11
Plastic Relations, event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 11
Reading Is a Listening w/ Apri Orion, an evening of ambient environmental music you can read to;… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Jul 11
Redstone, White, & Blue Fest: Wyvern - Guilty of Treason - Abstract Forms - Braver Than I - Post AD - 12 Gauge Autopsy - Compound Fracture - Soul Devour (5pm), concert with the area metal and rock musicians; $10-12; for… The Redstone Room, 5pm Fri Jul 11
Rude Punch (5pm), event in the free Live @ Five Summer Concert Series;… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 11
Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Angela Meyer & the Western Stars (5pm) - Little Texas (7pm), … Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 5pm Fri Jul 11
Bad Friends, event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 12
Bucktown Brass Quintet and Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps (2:30pm), join us in our Gardens for a musical performance by… Moline Public Library, 2:30pm Sat Jul 12
Burton Cummings, as ead singer and songwriter for Canada’s original rock ‘n’… Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 8pm Sat Jul 12
Corporate Rock, an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn… Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline, 7:30pm Sat Jul 12
DJ Buddha, a family-friendly concert in the Big 9 Concert Series is presented… UP Skybar & Lounge, 7pm Sat Jul 12
Friendship - 2nd Grade, concert with the indie rock band from Philadelphia, featuring a set… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat Jul 12
Marcia Ball - The Jimmys, concert with the touring blues artists co-presented by Common Chord… The Redstone Room, 8pm Sat Jul 12
Outta Space w/ Treepunk, an evening of dub, punk, and house music; free; for… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Jul 12
Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Dani Lynn Howe Band (1pm), … Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 1pm Sat Jul 12
3 on the Tree (2pm), enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio… Bally’s Quad Cities, 2pm Sun Jul 13
Sweet Magnolia - David Zollo, concert with the New Orleans brass band and 2024 recipients of… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sun Jul 13
The Textures (5pm), event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food… Runner’s Park, 5pm Sun Jul 13
Sierra Ferrell - Kaitlin Butts, concert with the touring roots singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, featuring a set by Kaitlin… Capitol Theatre, 7pm Mon Jul 14
Tommy Pickett & Friends (6:30pm), an event in the 2025 Free Summer Concert In the Park… Stephens Square, 6:30pm Mon Jul 14
Jim Gill: Sing-Along & Play-Along (10am), get ready to sing, clap, and dance along during this… Moline Public Library, 10am Tue Jul 15
Switchfoot, concert with the alt-rock ensemble composed of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar),… Capitol Theatre, 7pm Tue Jul 15
Totes McGotes (6:30pm), an event in the Starlight Revue Concert Series; bring your… Lincoln Park, 6:30pm Tue Jul 15
Zeta - Future Crib - Company Dimes (6pm), concert with the touring hip-hop and rap musicians, featuring sets… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue Jul 15
Griffin William Sherry - Scotty (6pm), concert with the folk and Americana singer/songwriter, featuring a set… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Wed Jul 16
Lake Street Dive, concert with the indie-pop, folk-rock, alt-jazz ensemble; $45-90… Capitol Theatre, 8pm Wed Jul 16
3 on the Tree (6:30pm), an event in the 2025 Summer Concert Series; bring lawn… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 17
Back Pocket, a family-friendly concert in the Big 9 Concert Series is presented… Micky’s Irish Pub, 7pm Thu Jul 17
Fear Not Ourselves Alone - Cough N Flop - Camp Regret (6pm), concert with the New York-based punk rockers, featuring sets by… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Jul 17
Flatbed Four, free; performance in the annual Summer Concert series; bring lawn… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 17
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, concert with the touring blues musicians; $17-20; for information, call… The Redstone Room, 8pm Thu Jul 17
The Browning - The Defect - Doppelganger - Hate Division, concert with the electronicore band formed in Kansas City, Missouri in… Capitol Theatre, 7pm Thu Jul 17
Funktastic 5, event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 18
John Resch & Doggin’ Out (5pm), event in the free Live @ Five Summer Concert Series;… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 18
Pit Lord - Bear Mace - Dirt God - 12 Gauge Autopsy, concert with the Midwestern death-metal musicians, featuring sets by Bear… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jul 18
Sabor del Mercado, an event in Mercado on Fifth’s Summer Concert series; free… Mercado on Fifth, Fri Jul 18
The Classic Rock Experience (6pm), bring your own chairs and join us on our Lakeside… Bally’s Quad Cities, 6pm Fri Jul 18
Tyler Hubbard - Roseland, concert with the chart-topping, multi-platinum-selling country singer/songwriter and member of… The Rust Belt, 8pm Fri Jul 18
Bobby Ray Bunch w/ KPK & Laura Calhoun (noon) - Back Pocket (2:30pm) - Ten Gallon Hat (5pm), playing for the Food Truck Fight event; $15.45… The Rust Belt, noon Sat Jul 19
Grace & Kaylee Jane, an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn… Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline, 7:30pm Sat Jul 19
Jeremy Young - Jesse Perlstein - Bissell & Berns, concert with the maker of concrète electronic tape music from Tiohtià:ke/Montréal,… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Jul 19
Movin’ Out with Brian Skow (5pm) - Howl at the Moon (7pm), event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 5pm Sat Jul 19
Mr. Speed - Big Hair Mafia, the KISS tribute rockers, on their "Partners in Crime Tour… Adler Theatre, 8pm Sat Jul 19
Vegas McGraw: Tim McGraw Tribute (6pm), bring your own chairs and join us on our Lakeside… Bally’s Quad Cities, 6pm Sat Jul 19
Red Dirt Road (2pm), enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio… Bally’s Quad Cities, 2pm Sun Jul 20
The Mercury Brothers (5pm), event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food… Runner’s Park, 5pm Sun Jul 20
The Tailfins (6:30pm), an event in the 2025 Free Summer Concert In the Park… Stephens Square, 6:30pm Mon Jul 21
The Night People (6:30pm), an event in the Starlight Revue Concert Series; bring your… Lincoln Park, 6:30pm Tue Jul 22
Somnuri - CMD/LINES (6pm), concert with the Brooklyn-based metal musicians, featuring a set by… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Wed Jul 23
Jack Blocker (6pm), concert with the alternative pop-rock singer/songwriter and musician known for being… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Jul 24
The Blackstones (6:30pm), an event in the 2025 Summer Concert Series; bring lawn… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 24
The Tailfins, free; performance in the annual Summer Concert series; bring lawn… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 24
The Union Underground - Spineshank - Adema - Sicksense, concert with the touring rock and metal artists; $29.75-35… The Rust Belt, 7pm Thu Jul 24
Banda la Kebradora, an event in Mercado on Fifth’s Summer Concert series; free… Mercado on Fifth, Fri Jul 25
Dead Letter Office, event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 25
Fair Warning (5pm), event in the free Live @ Five Summer Concert Series;… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 25
The Palmer Squares - Tobyraps, concert with the Chicago-based hip hop duo composed of Acumental (Ac)… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jul 25
Gary Allan, concert with the chart-topping, multi-platinum-selling county singer/songwriter; $50-90; for tickets… Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 8pm Sat Jul 26
Kings & Queens of the City, Ill Island Music Group presents an evening with more than… The Redstone Room, 8pm Sat Jul 26
McKinley James - Nona Invie, concert with the 22-year-old R&B, blues, and soul musician, featuring a… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat Jul 26
The Textures, an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn… Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline, 7:30pm Sat Jul 26
Without U2, event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 26
Primitive Man - 12 Gauge Autopsy - Hunting Grounds Death Cult (6pm), concert with the doom-metal band from Denver, Colorado, featuring sets by 12… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sun Jul 27
Rabbit Hole (5pm), event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food… Runner’s Park, 5pm Sun Jul 27
Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50’s (2pm), enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio… Bally’s Quad Cities, 2pm Sun Jul 27
The Pat Travers Band - QC Rock Academy, concert with the Canadian rock guitarist and singer/songwriter, alongside drummer Alex… The Redstone Room, 8pm Sun Jul 27
Kings & Queens of the City, rap and hip-hop concert with DJ Silk J, and featured… The Redstone Room, 8pm Mon Jul 28
Kane Brown, the chart-topping, multi-platinum-selling country superstar performs a grandstand concert for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Tue Jul 29
Bix AllStars (6pm), concert in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival; featuring Josh… Knoxville Tap, 6pm Wed Jul 30
Nate Smith, the chart-topping, multi-platinum-selling country superstar performs a grandstand concert for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Wed Jul 30
Spafford, the jam band is known for their astonishing improvisational ability… The Redstone Room, 8pm Wed Jul 30
2025 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, thru Aug. 2; the 54th weekend of concert sets held in… Rhythm City Casino Resort, Thu Jul 31
3OH!3 - TLC, the Billboard-charting alt-rock duo of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte and chart-topping… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Thu Jul 31
Colin Hancock’s Jazzologists (3pm), concert in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival; featuring Brandon Au,… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 3pm Thu Jul 31
Corporate Rock, free; performance in the annual Summer Concert series; bring lawn… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 31
Hippies & Cowboys - Jodie Arndt & the Howlers (6pm), concert with the Nashville-born rock and soul band, featuring a… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Jul 31
Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls (6:30pm), an event in the 2025 Summer Concert Series; bring lawn… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 31
August
Air Supply: 50th-Anniversary Celebration, concert with the legendary, multi-platinum-selling soft-rock duo; $73-791; for tickets,… Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 8pm Fri Aug 1
Einstein’s Sister (5pm), event in the free Live @ Five Summer Concert Series;… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Aug 1
El Ritmo, an event in Mercado on Fifth’s Summer Concert series; free… Mercado on Fifth, Fri Aug 1
Glixen - Starling, concert with the shoegaze band from Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Aug 1
Superfly Samurai, event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Aug 1
T.J. Muller’s Jazz-O-Maniacs (11am), riverboat cruise concert in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival;… Celebration Belle Landing, 11am Fri Aug 1
Third Eye Blind, the multi-platinum-selling alt-rockers perform a grandstand concert for the Mississippi… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Fri Aug 1
2025 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, thru Aug. 2; the 54th weekend of concert sets held in… Rhythm City Casino Resort, Fri Aug 1 thru Sat Aug 2
10 of Soul, event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series;… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Aug 2
Ernst Otto Encore Piano Recital (2pm), the music of the locally famous composer, musician, and band… Schuetzen Park Historic Site, 2pm Sat Aug 2
Johnny Delaware - The Filthy Heathens - Badvril (6pm), concert with the folk-rock singer/songwriter from Charleston, South Carolina, featuring… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sat Aug 2
Lit - Pop Evil, the multi-platinum-selling alternative and post-grunge rockers perform a grandstand concert… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Sat Aug 2
Mortonia Seven (10am), gravesite concert in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival; featuring Kris… Oakdale Memorial Gardens, 10am Sat Aug 2
The Matt Fuller Band, an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn… Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline, 7:30pm Sat Aug 2
Bix Jazz Service: Jeff Barnhart & Friends (9:30am), event in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival… First Presbyterian Church of Davenport, 9:30am Sun Aug 3
Dave Bennett, Jeff Barnhart, Steve Pikal, & Josh Duffee (2pm), event in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival… The Sound Conservatory - Moline, 2pm Sun Aug 3
Jon Pardi, the chart-topping member of the Grand Ole Opry performs a… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Sun Aug 3
Pulgita - Dietz Soliz Band (5pm), event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food… Runner’s Park, 5pm Sun Aug 3
The Blackstones (2pm), enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio… Bally’s Quad Cities, 2pm Sun Aug 3
The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm), the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 2pm Sun Aug 3
Outlying Areas
July
JD McPherson, concert with the singer/songwriter and guitarist from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma,… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sat Jul 5
Coral Moons - Emerson Woolf, event in the 7th AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Jul 6
The Hitman (6pm), located at 6th Ave. & 11th St.; event in the… Downtown DeWitt, 6pm Tue Jul 8
Alone Tonight Quartet (6:30pm), concert in the 2025 Music on the Move series; bring… North Market Square Park, 6:30pm Wed Jul 9
Allison DeGroot & Tatiana Hargreaves, their sound together captivates listeners through intricate and interactive dynamics… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Fri Jul 11
Flash in a Pan - Awful Purdies (6:30pm), a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Jul 11
Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers - Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, concert with the touring rock and power-pop musicians; $35-40… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Fri Jul 11
Todd Rundgren, concert with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer, songwriter,… Riverside Casino Event Center, 8pm Fri Jul 11
Northside Saturday Nights: Dirty Blonde (6pm), curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank,… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Jul 12
Swampland Jewels (6:30pm), presented by Summer of the Arts; attendees can enjoy outstanding… Riverfront Crossings Park, 6:30pm Sat Jul 12
Ladama - Windborne, event in the 7th AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Jul 13
Crooked Cactus (6pm), located at 6th Ave. & 11th St.; event in the… Downtown DeWitt, 6pm Tue Jul 15
Saul Lubaroff & Andy Parrott (6:30pm), concert in the 2025 Music on the Move series; bring… Willow Creek Park, 6:30pm Wed Jul 16
Crooked Cactus (6pm), an event in the 2025 Maquoketa Summer Concert Series; with 5:30pm… Downtown Maquoketa, 6pm Thu Jul 17
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, he revamped show will blend modern-day earworms and iconic pop… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Thu Jul 17
Diane Road - The Recliners (6:30pm), a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Jul 18
Lizzie No - Michael Schodin, Lizzie No is a folk-rock band, a singer/songwriter, and a… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Fri Jul 18
Amy Friedl Stoner: Women of Country Music, from the heartfelt ballads of Bonnie Raitt to the fiery… Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 7pm Sat Jul 19
Northside Saturday Nights: The Feralings (6pm), curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank,… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Jul 19
Brass Queens - Blame Not the Bard, event in the 7th AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Jul 20
Murder by Death farewell Tour - Laura Jane Grace, concert with the touring indie rockers on their farewell tour,… Codfish Hollow Barn, 7pm Sun Jul 20
Country Tradition (6pm), located at 6th Ave. & 11th St.; event in the… Downtown DeWitt, 6pm Tue Jul 22
Zebra Maneuver (6:30pm), concert in the 2025 Music on the Move series; bring… James Alan McPherson Park, 6:30pm Wed Jul 23
Ben Schmidt Band - Whiskey Fund (6:30pm), a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Jul 25
Bad Medicine, one of the longest running tributes to Bon Jovi, the… Timber Lake Playhouse, 7:30pm Sat Jul 26
Fez Presents the Iowa Rock and Soul Review (6:30pm), presented by Summer of the Arts; attendees can enjoy outstanding… Riverfront Crossings Park, 6:30pm Sat Jul 26
Gear Daddies - Box 10, concert with the Minnesota-based rock and alt-country musicians, featuring a… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sat Jul 26
Northside Saturday Nights: Golden Alexander (6pm), curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank,… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Jul 26
Pat Byrne - Dickie, event in the 7th AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Jul 27
10 of Soul (6pm), located at 6th Ave. & 11th St.; event in the… Downtown DeWitt, 6pm Tue Jul 29
Silt Creek (6:30pm), concert in the 2025 Music on the Move series; bring… Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 6:30pm Wed Jul 30
The Rush Cleveland Trio (6pm), an event in the 2025 Maquoketa Summer Concert Series; with 5:30pm… Downtown Maquoketa, 6pm Thu Jul 31
August
Dandelion Stompers (6:30pm), a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Aug 1
Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners - Travis Tritt, concert with the award-winning, chart-topping country rockers; $71-91; for tickets… Riverside Casino Event Center, 7pm Sat Aug 2
Natty Nation (6:30pm), presented by Summer of the Arts; attendees can enjoy outstanding… Riverfront Crossings Park, 6:30pm Sat Aug 2
Northside Saturday Nights: Stepanie Catlett (6pm), curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank,… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Aug 2
Yonder Mountain String Band, concert with the progressive bluegrass group from Nederland, Colorado; $45-50… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sat Aug 2
Parker Barrow - Zydeco Voodoo, event in the 7th AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Aug 3
LITERARY ARTS
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
An Extraordinary Union, discussion of Alyssa Cole’s book with the Book Lovers book club… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jul 3
Adult Summer Reading Program, thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a… Moline Public Library, thru Sat Jul 26
Children’s Summer Reading Program, thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a… Moline Public Library, thru Sat Jul 26
Teen Summer Reading Program, thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a… Moline Public Library, thru Sat Jul 26
TV6 Book Club, join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 3pm Mon Jul 7
The Soul of an Octopus, join the Adult Book Club for books, snacks and conversation… LeClaire Community Library, 6:30pm Mon Jul 7
Lessons in Chemistry, discussion of Bonnie Garmus’ book with the West End Book… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 8
Palestine, join us for a Get Lit discussion of Palestine by… Adventurous Brewing, 7pm Tue Jul 8
The Anxious Generation, a discussion of Jonathan Haidt’s book with the Reading Revolution… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 1pm Wed Jul 9
The Wright Brothers, discussion of David McCullough’s book with the Non Fiction Book… Longview Park, 5:30pm Wed Jul 9
Neighbors, discuss Diane Oliver’s short story with the Short & Sweets… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Mon Jul 14
Book ’Em Mystery Book Group, pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Jul 15
Clark & Division, a discussion of Naomi Hirahara’s book with the Midtown Readers… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 15
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, a discussion of Fannie Flagg’s book with the Read with… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 15
The Last Murder at the End of the World, discussion of Stuart Turton’s book with the Novel Naptime Book… Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Jul 16
The Three-Body Problem, discussion of Cixin Liu’s book with the Science Fiction Book… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Jul 16
Virus X, discussion of Mavis Gallant’s book with the Contemporary Books Discussion… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Wed Jul 16
Silent Book Club, join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 5:30pm Thu Jul 17
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, discussion of Victoria Schwab’s book with the Overbooked Book Club;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jul 17
Dreaming in Cuban, a discussion of Cristina Garcia’s book with the Seniors Read… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Tue Jul 22
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures, a discussion of Merlin Sheldrake’s book with the Environmental Book… River Action, 7pm Tue Jul 22
Emma, discussion of Jane Austen’s classic with the Brown Bag Book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 1pm Wed Jul 23
The Anxious Generation, a discussion of Jonathan Haidt’s book with the Reading Revolution… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 5pm Wed Jul 23
The Injustice of Place, discussion of Kathryn J. Edin’s, H. Luke Shaefer’s, and Timothy… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Jul 23
Level Up Summer Reading Challenge, at all Rock Island Public Libraries; join our all-ages Level… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, Mon Jul 28
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Resume Writing Workshop, the Iowa Workforce Development will present this workshop to teach… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 22
THEATRE
THEATRE Performances
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Chicago, Kander and Ebb’s legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 7:30pm Fri Jul 4 thru Sat Jul 5
Sister Act, Countryside Community Theatre presents the stage-musical version of the beloved… North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium, Sat Jul 5 thru Sun Jul 13
Junior Theatre Camp III: Under the Big Top, thru July 11, for ages 6-13; young performers will juggle… Davenport Junior Theatre, 8:45am Mon Jul 7
Mary Poppins, Tony-winning family musical based on the Oscar-winning Disney classic about… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Wed Jul 9 thru Sun Aug 3
To Leer at Lear, Barely There Theatre presents a world-premiere comedy that takes audiences into… The Black Box Theatre, 7:30pm Thu Jul 10 thru Sat Jul 19
The Prom, Tony-nominated musical comedy about washed-up performers infiltrating a high-school prom,… Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, Fri Jul 11 thru Sun Jul 20
Antony & Cleopatra, Genesius Guild’s presentation of Shakespeare’s historical drama, directed by Alaina… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jul 12 thru Sun Jul 20
Hairspray, Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-winning stage musical based on… North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium, Fri Jul 25 thru Sun Aug 3
Peace, Genesius Guild’s updated presentation of Aristophanes’ Greek comedy; Sat. &… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jul 26 thru Sun Aug 3
The Diary of Anne Frank, Wendy Kesselman’s new adaptation of the beloved World War II… Playcrafters Barn Theatre, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
Outlying Areas
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tony-nominated biblical musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice;… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, thru Sun Jul 6
Rock of Ages, Tony-nominated musical comedy salute to rock anthems of the 1980s,… Timber Lake Playhouse, thru Sun Jul 6
The Fox on the Fairway, Ken Ludwig comedy set at an exclusive country club, directed… Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, Thu Jul 10 thru Sun Jul 20
Into the Woods, Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s legendary, Tony-winning fairytale… Orpheum Theatre, Fri Jul 11 thru Sun Jul 13
Waitress, Jessie Nelson’s and Sara Bareillis’ Tony-nominated musical comedy based on… Timber Lake Playhouse, Fri Jul 11 thru Sun Jul 27
Bright Star, Broadway musical with featuring a Tony-nominated score of bluegrass and… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Thu Jul 17 thru Sun Jul 27
School of Rock: The Musical, City Circle Theatre Company presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony-nominated musical… Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, Fri Jul 18 thru Sun Jul 27
Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver, musical-revue tribute to the iconic musician and more than two… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Thu Jul 31 thru Sun Aug 3
Disney’s Frozen, stage-musical version of Disney’s Oscar-winning animated blockbuster; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.;… Timber Lake Playhouse, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
The Little Mermaid Jr., one-act version of the stage musical adapted from Disney’s Oscar-winning… Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Sat Aug 2 thru Sun Aug 3
Auditions & Calls For Entry
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Broadway Open House Happy Hour, enjoy refreshments and a cash bar as you learn all… Adler Theatre, 4pm Thu Jul 17
Junior Theatre Camp IV: Astral Adventures, thru July 25, for ages 6-13; young explorers will journey… Davenport Junior Theatre, 8:45am Mon Jul 21
DANCE
Classes, & Ongoing Events
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative… Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, thru Thu Jul 31
Dukes & Boots, on Fridays; join Steppin’ With Heather as she teaches some… Daiquiri Factory - Davenport, 7pm Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Jul 25
Summer 2025 Dance Camp: Ages 6-13, thru July 18; dancers from beginner to advanced will have… Davenport Junior Theatre, 8:45am Mon Jul 14
August
Dukes & Boots, on Fridays; join Steppin’ With Heather as she teaches some… Daiquiri Factory - Davenport, 7pm Fri Aug 1
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative… Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
COMEDY
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
ComedySportz Quad Cities, on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities’ fast-paced, all-ages improvisational… The Spotlight Theatre, 7pm Fri Jul 4 thru Sat Jul 26
Ryan Singer, touring comedian performs in the Tomfoolery on Tremont series; $18.56… Renwick Mansion, 7pm Sun Jul 13
Laugh Hard Stand-Up Comedy Show, featuring many hilarious comedians from across the area; $3; for… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Jul 18
Nightcaps Big Summer Improv Blowout ll, eight of the best improvisers in the Quad Cities come… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jul 19
The Nightcaps Present: Improvmania, four talented improvisers take to the stage to battle it… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jul 26
August
ComedySportz Quad Cities, on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities’ fast-paced, all-ages improvisational… The Spotlight Theatre, 7pm Fri Aug 1 thru Sat Aug 2
Christian Comedy Family Event, Bethel AME presents family-friendly standup sets with host Tanya Lewis,… Adler Theatre, 6pm Sat Aug 2
MUSEUMS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories, thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past,… Putnam Museum & Science Center, thru Thu Jul 31
German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection, thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German… German American Heritage Center, thru Thu Jul 31
Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans, thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas… Putnam Museum & Science Center, thru Thu Jul 31
Quad City Innovators, thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of… Putnam Museum & Science Center, thru Thu Jul 31
Sacred Places, thru Sept. 1; the exhibit explores sites worldwide and shares… Putnam Museum & Science Center, thru Thu Jul 31
Historic Summer Walking Tours, learn about where German immigrants worked, lived, and created a community; the walking tour will… German American Heritage Center, 10am Sat Jul 12 thru Sat Jul 26
The Best of the Wurst, sample local brats, purchase a variety of delicious food, enjoy… German American Heritage Center, noon Sun Jul 13
History on Tap: Pearls on the Mississippi, a look at the development of the pearl button industry in… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 5pm Thu Jul 17
Prints of the David and Sarojini Johnson, thru Dec. 14; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call… German American Heritage Center, Sat Jul 19 thru Thu Jul 31
The 1919 Army Convoy & the Interstate Highway System, learn about the transcontinental Army Convoy in 1919 and the… German American Heritage Center, 2pm Sun Jul 27
Davenport Civil Rights Trolley Tours, in partnership with the Davenport Civil Rights Commission and the… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 5:30pm Mon Jul 28
August
Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories, thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past,… Putnam Museum & Science Center, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection, thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German… German American Heritage Center, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans, thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas… Putnam Museum & Science Center, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
Prints of the David and Sarojini Johnson, thru Dec. 14; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call… German American Heritage Center, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
Quad City Innovators, thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of… Putnam Museum & Science Center, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
Sacred Places, thru Sept. 1; the exhibit explores sites worldwide and shares… Putnam Museum & Science Center, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
MOVIES
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Top Gun: Maverick, screenings in the venue’s Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly… The Last Picture House, 8:30pm Fri Jul 4 thru Sun Jul 6
The Man Who Came to Dinner, screening in the Afternoon Classics series in which we watch… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 1pm Thu Jul 10
A League of Their Own, screenings in the venue’s Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly… The Last Picture House, 8:30pm Thu Jul 10 thru Sat Jul 12
Dog Man, a screening in the Monday Matinee series, with popcorn included;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 1pm Mon Jul 14
A River Runs Through It: The History of Steamboats in America, Hollywood film legend Loretta Young narrated this informative documentary originally… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Wed Jul 16
Downtown Movie Club, this month’s selection is a 2025 Oscar nominated historical fiction… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 1pm Thu Jul 17
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, screenings in the venue’s Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly… The Last Picture House, 8:30pm Thu Jul 17 thru Sat Jul 19
Knit-Flix, we will show a documentary while we work on individual… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Jul 19
Recent Releases, see movies fresh from the theater with free popcorn and… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Wed Jul 23
Jaws, celebrate the 50th anniversary of Spielberg’s summer blockbuster; Death Stitch… Rozz-Tox, 9pm Fri Jul 25
Jumanji, a screening in the Monday Matinee series, with popcorn included;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 1pm Mon Jul 28
The Blues Brothers, screenings in the venue’s Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly… The Last Picture House, 8:30pm Thu Jul 31
August
Jumanji, screening of the 1995 family classic starring Robin Williams; bring… Rozz-Tox, 9pm Fri Aug 1
The Blues Brothers, screenings in the venue’s Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly… The Last Picture House, 8:30pm Fri Aug 1 thru Sat Aug 2
Silent Movie Screening, event in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival; with music… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 6pm Sun Aug 3
Outlying Areas
July
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, a screening in the annual Throwback Thursdays series; free; for… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Jul 3
Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival, thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20… Bridge View Center, thru Thu Jul 31
Independence Day, a screening in the annual Throwback Thursdays series; free; for… Orpheum Theatre, 7pm Sat Jul 5
The Princess Bride, screening in the 2025 Drive-in Movies at the Hangar series; movies… Iowa City Municipal Airport, Sat Jul 19
August
Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival, thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20… Bridge View Center, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
SPORTS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels, minor-league baseball game; $17; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000… Modern Woodmen Park, 6pm Thu Jul 3
2025 John Deere Classic, thru July 6; the 54th year of the area’s professional golf tournament… TPC at Deere Run, thru Sun Jul 6
Quad City Steamwheelers vs. Green Bay Blizzard, professional arena football game; for tickets, call 800-745-3000… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 7:05pm Sat Jul 12
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-league baseball game; $17; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000… Modern Woodmen Park, Fri Jul 18 thru Sun Jul 20
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, minor-league baseball game; $17; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000… Modern Woodmen Park, Tue Jul 22 thru Sun Jul 27
Quad City Steamwheelers vs. Tulsa Oilers, professional arena football game; for tickets, call 800-745-3000… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 7:05pm Sat Jul 26
Outlying Areas
July
2025 TLP Golf Outing, have fun, enjoy the beautiful weather, and support Timber Lake… Lake Carroll Golf Course, 9am Fri Jul 18
EVENTS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
2025 Bettendorf 4th of July Festival, annual event featuring live music, children’s activities, food and craft… Spruce Hills Drive, noon Fri Jul 4
Mercado on Fifth, on Fridays; the ninth-annual fiestas featuring an open-air market, authentic… Mercado on Fifth, 5pm Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Jul 25
Cooking the Books, explore our cookbook collection and make a dish to share… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Mon Jul 7
2025 Walcott Truckers Jamboree, thru July 12; celebrating America’s truckers since 1979, the weekend… Iowa 80 Truck Stop, Thu Jul 10 thru Sat Jul 12
Puzzle Competition, puzzle your way to greatness at this competitive event; free;… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Fri Jul 11
Soundscape Sound Bath with ReCre8 Holistic Studio, relax with a soothing soundscape with ReCre8Holistic Studio; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 2:30pm Fri Jul 11
Viva La Divas, the premiere drag show in the area showcasing the best… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Jul 11
Food Truck Fridays, on Fridays; guests are welcome to bring their Food Truck… Downtown LeClaire, 5pm Fri Jul 11 thru Fri Jul 25
Amhof Trucking 50th Anniversary Celebration, the event celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary with a family-friendly… Amhof Trucking Inc., noon Sat Jul 12
Board Game Day, learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite;… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10:30am Sat Jul 12
OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers Market, cool off in the shade of our awning, check out… Freight House Farmer’s Market, 8am Sat Jul 12
OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers’ Market, cool off in the shade of our awning, check out… Freight House Farmer’s Market, 8am Sat Jul 12
Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, on Saturdays; an all-ages and all-skill-levels chess club; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Sat Jul 12 thru Sat Jul 26
Escape the Zoo, you will journey to six different exhibits where you will… Niabi Zoo, 5pm Wed Jul 16 thru Wed Jul 30
OWLT and About: Party in the Park, enjoy food, entertainment, and a variety of activities for the… Fejervary Park, 5:30pm Thu Jul 17
Breakfast with the Critical Carnivores, see the most rare of animals at this special breakfast… Niabi Zoo, 9am Sat Jul 19
Food Truck Fight, with returning champion: Hibachi Time, Mi Oaxaca, Hangry Haven, Frank O’Dowd’s, Bub’s Grub, Wolfe It… The Rust Belt, noon Sat Jul 19
All American 4 & 8 Mile Quad Cities, races include Kids Dash, 4 Mile, Virtual, Volunteer then Run, 8… Sunset Park, 8am Sun Jul 20
Adult Bingo, play bingo at the library and win prizes; free; for… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Mon Jul 21
Iowa Workforce Development Mobile Unit, staff members from the Iowa Workforce Development Office will bring… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 11am Mon Jul 21
Quarterly Book Sale, July 25 & 26; bag up great deals on books… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Fri Jul 25 thru Sat Jul 26
Quad-City Times Bix 7, the 51st running of this historic out-and-back race through downtown… Downtown Davenport, 8am Sat Jul 26
East Moline/Silvis Kiwanis Flea Market, proceeds benefit Children’s Therapy Center, QC food pantries, scholarships, UTHS… Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 8am Sun Jul 27
Memory Circle, jjoin us for crafts, games, activities, conversation, and more; free;… Bettendorf Public Library, 10:30am Tue Jul 29
2025 Mississippi Valley Fair, thru Aug. 3; annual event featuring grandstand concerts, rides, attractions,… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Tue Jul 29 thru Thu Jul 31
August
Food Truck Fridays, on Fridays; guests are welcome to bring their Food Truck… Downtown LeClaire, 5pm Fri Aug 1
Mercado on Fifth, on Fridays; the ninth-annual fiestas featuring an open-air market, authentic… Mercado on Fifth, 5pm Fri Aug 1
2025 Mississippi Valley Fair, thru Aug. 3; annual event featuring grandstand concerts, rides, attractions,… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Fri Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 3
Outlying Areas
July
37th Annual Mount Vernon Heritage Days Festival, July 11 & 12; this year’s theme, “Y2K,” celebrates the… Downtown Mt. Vernon, Fri Jul 11 thru Sat Jul 12
Disability Community Social, held at Fix! Coffee; the intention of this event is to… Englert Theatre, 4pm Fri Jul 18
Unspecified
July
Red, White, and Boom!, at LeClaire Park, Schwiebert Riverfront Park, and Modern Woodmen Park;… 6pm Thu Jul 3
LECTURES
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
WEDG & Our Mississippi River, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; led by… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 8 thru Thu Jul 10
D-Day Battlefield Tour with Army Sustainment Command, join Army Sustainment Command Historian Kevin Braafladt as he presents… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Wed Jul 9
Hauberg Estate, a Jens Jensen Landscape Restoration, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… River Action, Wed Jul 9 thru Sat Jul 12
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland, on Wednesdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Death Cafe, people gather to discuss death over coffee and treats with… Bettendorf Public Library, 5:30pm Mon Jul 14
Introduction to Spanish,  join Catalina for some basics in speaking Spanish; free; for… East Moline Public Library, 11am Mon Jul 14
Q-C History Hop: Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archive, we will get a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum in… Bix Beiderbecke Museum & Archive, 6pm Mon Jul 14
Smart Aging w/ Rock Valley Physical Therapy, this presentation will teach you how to assess your functional… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 15
Channel Cat: Behind the Scenes, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; led by… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 15 thru Thu Jul 17
A Story of Growing Regeneratively, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… River Action, Wed Jul 16 thru Sat Jul 19
Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness, learn about how your wellness revolves around more than just… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 2pm Thu Jul 17
Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness, discussions include all things related to life, death, and the… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 11am Sat Jul 19
Works Cited, discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Mon Jul 21
Our Unique River Landscape, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; led by… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 22 thru Thu Jul 24
Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport’s Oldest Cemetery, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… River Action, Wed Jul 23 thru Sat Jul 26
Bix & Friends, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; musician and… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 29 thru Thu Jul 31
Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… River Action, 6:30pm Wed Jul 30
Philosophy Pub, join us for a discussion of the self led by… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Wed Jul 30
August
Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians … Oh My!, Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 1pm Sat Aug 2
Coin Collecting Program with QC Coi, learn about the fascinating hobby of coin collecting from the… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Sat Aug 2
Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… River Action, 9am Sat Aug 2
Pit Bull Appreciation, join us for a talk on the breed and popular… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm Sat Aug 2
Outlying Areas
July
Online Event: Bystander Intervention for Creating Safer Communities, led by the University of Iowa Violence Prevention Team; this… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6pm Tue Jul 8
Pause and Refresh: Becoming Un-Stuck and Unwinding, led by Dr. Patricia Shea; take this time just for… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 9am Thu Jul 10
Sacred Sounds with Janel, led by Janel Wenndt; experience deep relaxation and emotional release… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6pm Fri Jul 11
God’s Presence All Around Us, led by Sr. Kathleen Sadler, OSF’; learn to hear God’s… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 9am Wed Jul 16
Online Event – Letters to Pope Francis: Rebuilding a Church with Justice and Compassion, led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD.; at a time in… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6pm Thu Jul 17
Sandburg Take Charge Enrollment Day, whether you still need to apply or are ready to… Carl Sandburg College, 9am Sat Jul 26
MEETINGS, ETC
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting, activities may include voting on actions and conducting public hearings;… Scott County Administrative Center, 5pm thru Thu Jul 31
Overeaters Anonymous, on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia,… Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, 9:30am Sat Jul 5 thru Sat Jul 26
Bettendorf City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting, recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Hall, 5pm Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 21
East Moline City Council Regular Meeting / Committee of the Whole Meeting, meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month;… East Moline Council Chambers at City Hall, 6:30pm Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 21
Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting, meets in Council Chambers; the formal City Council meeting is… Moline City Hall, 6pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 22
Riverdale City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month;… Riverdale City Hall, 7pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 22
Historical Society Meeting, meeting upstairs, all welcome; free; for information, call 309-523-3440… River Valley District Library, 7pm Wed Jul 9
Rock Island Committee of the Whole Meeting, held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (subject to… Rock Island County Office Building, 5:30pm Wed Jul 9
Davenport City Council Meeting, the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 23
Moline Public Library Board Meeting, agendas are available prior to the meetings, minutes are available… Moline Public Library, noon Thu Jul 10
Rock Island City Council Meeting, Public Comment is held at the beginning of City Council… Rock Island City Hall, 6:45pm Mon Jul 14 thru Mon Jul 28
Bettendorf City Council Meeting, recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Hall, 7pm Tue Jul 15
Rock Island County Board Regular Meeting, all meetings are open to the public, but may be… Rock Island County Office Building, 5:30pm Tue Jul 15
Rock Island Public Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 5pm Tue Jul 15
Silvis City Council Meeting, held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month;… Silvis City Hall, 6:30pm Tue Jul 15
Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting, the board will review legislative actions, administrative items, and contracts; for… Scott County Administrative Center, 8pm Tue Jul 15 thru Tue Jul 29
Coal Valley City Council Meeting, held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, 6pm Wed Jul 16
Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting, the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Jul 16
Death Cafe, gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and discuss death; our… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Wed Jul 16
Friends of the East Moline Library Monthly Meeting, free; for information, call 309-755-9614… East Moline Public Library, 10am Thu Jul 17
Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting, bring your toddlers to Petite Picassos where they can use… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 4pm Thu Jul 24
August
Overeaters Anonymous, on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia,… Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, 9:30am Sat Aug 2
Outlying Areas
July
Muscatine City Council Meeting, meets on the first, second, and third Thursday of each… City Hall of Muscatine, 7pm thru Thu Jul 17
Aledo City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting, held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month; Committee… Aledo City Council Chamber, 6:15pm Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 21
Milan City Council Meeting, held on the first and third Monday of the month;… Milan Municipal Center, 5:30pm Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 21
Geneseo City Council Meeting, meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information,… Geneseo City Council Chambers, 6pm Tue Jul 8
Village of Erie Board/City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information,… Village of Erie Office, 6pm Tue Jul 8
Sherrard City Council Meeting, held on the second Monday of the month; for information,… Sherrard City Hall, 7pm Mon Jul 14
SENIORS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays; $2/member, membership is $160 a year or $15… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm thru Thu Jul 31
Card Embroidery, on Thursdays; learn how to create fun embroidery greeting cards; $2-4,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am thru Thu Jul 31
Chess, on Thursdays; $1/session; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm thru Thu Jul 31
Line Dancing, on Thursdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am thru Thu Jul 31
Zumba, on Thursdays; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance rhythms;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8:45am thru Thu Jul 31
Billiards, Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8am thru Fri Aug 1
Low Impact Exercise, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; $3-6;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), thru Fri Aug 1
Milestones AAA Meal Site, Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am thru Fri Aug 1
Adult Coloring, on Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Aug 1
Afternoon Bingo, on Fridays; with 25 and 50 cent cards; for information, call… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Aug 1
Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Aug 1
Euchre, on Wed. & Fri.; $4-8; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:45pm Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Aug 1
Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; sing along to some classical memories; $2-4; for information,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Aug 1
Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre, on Fridays; bring your theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:30am Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Aug 1
Zumba, Mon.-Wed. & Fri.; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Aug 1
Zumba Gold, on Fridays; $3/class; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Fri Jul 4 thru Fri Aug 1
Chess: Come to Play, on Mondays; $1-2; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 28
Shuffleboard, on Mondays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 28
Silver Linings Bell Choir, on Mondays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 28
Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing experience necessary; for information,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 28
Senior Social Hour, seniors in the LeClaire area are invited for socializing, activities,… LeClaire Community Library, 10am Tue Jul 8
Canasta, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Chair Yoga, on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Chair-Based Exercise, on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Cribbage, on Tuesdays; $1-2; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Crocheting & Knitting, on Tuesdays; volunteer Donna Curtis will help you make hats,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Line Dancing, on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Senior Technology Clinic, on Tuesdays; with expert Mike Shinbori; bring your Apple and… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Step into Balance, on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Bunco, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Evening Bingo, on Wednesdays; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo, $10 card pack minimum… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 5pm Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group), on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; $1 per meeting plus… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:30am Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
T’ai Chi Ch’un, on Wednesdays; $24-48; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Coffee & Conversations, every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month; meet neighbors… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 10am Thu Jul 10 thru Thu Jul 24
Grief Support Group, on the 4th Wed. of the month; for information, call… Family Restaurant, 9:30am Wed Jul 23
KIDS’ STUFF
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Big/Little Book Club, a book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through 5th… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jul 3
Book Dragon Bingo, hoard prizes as we play Bingo featuring some of your… LeClaire Community Library, 5pm Thu Jul 3
Teen Book + Club + Movie + Craft: Lynn Painter Celebration!, we love Lynn Painter’s super sweet and nostalgic YA romance… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5pm Thu Jul 3
Teen Leadership Committee, TLC) is a group of enthusiastic teenagers collaborating with library… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 3
Thursday Theater: Moana 2, Moana and Maui are back in another high seas adventure;… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 3
English Language Learners Conversation Club, English language learners and ESL students of all ages can… Bettendorf Public Library, 4pm thru Thu Jul 17
Stories in the Gardens, on Thursdays; join us in the new Moline Library Gardens… Moline Public Library, 10am thru Thu Jul 24
Lapsit Storytime, on Thursdays; a special storytime for babies who are not… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am thru Thu Jul 31
Library in the Park: Eastern Avenue Park, on Thursdays; enjoy storytime at 9am, activities, checking out materials,… Eastern Avenue Park, 9am thru Thu Jul 31
Preschool Storytime, Tue. & Wed.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am thru Thu Jul 31
Teen Role Playing, on Thursdays; enjoy our favorite role-playing games; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm thru Thu Jul 31
Child’s Play | Create : Explore : Experience, on Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Sat Jul 5 thru Sat Jul 26
Lego Club, on Saturdays; enjoy a morning of free building; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 11:30am Sat Jul 5 thru Sat Jul 26
Figge Art for Kids! 3rd through 6th Grade, create an art project with staff from the Figge Art… Bettendorf Public Library, 12:30pm Mon Jul 7
Figge Art for Kids! Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, create an art project with staff from the Figge Art… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Mon Jul 7
Storytime with a Splash!, join us for stories and songs in the summer sun… Moline Public Library, 10am Mon Jul 7
Teen Floral Arranging, learn how to create lovely floral arrangements with our friends… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Jul 7
The Muggle Club, ages 7-11 can celebrate all things wizarding world; activities will… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Mon Jul 7
Tween Pop Tasting Challenge, join Miss Amber and Mister Joe in a tournament of… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 1pm Mon Jul 7
Zoo Camp for Ages 10-13: Creative Colonies, Session #5, thru July 11; work together as Creative Colonies as we… Niabi Zoo, 9am Mon Jul 7
Mario Kart Monday, tournaments for tweens and teens ages 12+; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 21
RIFAC Preschool Storytime, Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime; free; for information,… Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center, 10am Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 21
Library in the Park: Emeis Park, on Mondays;  enjoy a storytime, activities, checking out materials, placing… Emeis Park, 2pm Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 28
Library in the Park: Slattery Park, on Mondays;  enjoy a storytime at 10am, activities, checking out… Slattery Park, 10am Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 28
Tales for Tots, on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Mon Jul 7 thru Mon Jul 28
Fan Club: Mystery Edition, for grades 4-8; share your fandom love for all things… Bettendorf Public Library, 2:30pm Tue Jul 8
Sensitive Playtime: Bugs,  a drop-in playtime especially for children and families who are… Moline Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 8
Storytime in the Park, enjoy an outdoor storytime; in the event of inclement weather,… Veterans Memorial Park, 11:15am Tue Jul 8
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, TAB Members volunteer, organize & participate in teen programming, and give their… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 8
Upcycling: Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Tue Jul 8
Library2Go at Longview Park, on Tuesdays; a Children’s Librarian and the Mobile Library will… Longview Park, 2:30pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 15
Lego Club, on Tuesdays; flex your building skills with a new challenge… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
OWLT & About Tales and Trails, on Tuesdays; attendees will meet for a storytime near the… Sunderbruch Park, 10am Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch, on Tuesdays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
Walkers & Wigglers Storytime, on Tuesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
YMCA Day Camp Activity, on Tuesdays; free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, noon Tue Jul 8 thru Tue Jul 29
D&D Roleplay Club, grab your dice and join us for the library’s Dungeons… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Wed Jul 9
Mikayla Oz Magic, an amazing and hilarious magic show with family magician Mikayla Oz;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 1pm Wed Jul 9
Mikayla Oz: Magician, joined by her amazing magic assistant Bubbles the Bird, Mikayla… Moline Public Library, 10am Wed Jul 9
Paws to Read with QCCAN, boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified… Moline Public Library, 5pm Wed Jul 9
Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch, toddlers can use all of their senses with hands on… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 11am Wed Jul 9
Teen Book + Club: First Time for Everything, in Dan Santat’s graphic novel memoir, the award-winning artist shares… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Wed Jul 9
Teen Trivia, test your knowledge at this teen-only event; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 3pm Wed Jul 9
Bloxels, on Wednesdays; learn to build a video game; kids in… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Library in the Park: Fejervery Learning Center, on Wednesdays;  enjoy a storytime at 10am, activities, checking out… Fejervary Learning Center, 10am Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Library in the Park: Marquette Park, on Wednesdays;  enjoy a storytime, activities, checking out materials, placing… Marquette Park, 2pm Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Sunshine and Stories, on Wednesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; join us for gaming on the Switch, playing… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 4pm Wed Jul 9 thru Wed Jul 30
Creativity Lab: Bubble Wands, make your own bubble wand; all craft supplies will be… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 10
Fire and Ice Reaction Show, visiting us this week is Absolute Science, who will show… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Thu Jul 10
Monster Society Presents: The Creatures of Greek Mythology, an elite secret group whose goal is to educate about… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Thu Jul 10
Teen Hike + Read: Sunderbruch Park, ages 11-19 are invited for a series of hikes in… Sunderbruch Park, 10am Thu Jul 10
Teen Hike + Read: Sunderbruch Park​, enjoy a series of hikes in local parks followed by… Sunderbruch Park, 10am Thu Jul 10
Teen Live-Action Among Us, play a real-life version of Among Us; for those going… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 10
Thursday Theater - Mufasa: The Lion King, see how Mufasa and Scar grew up in this Lion… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 10
Tales for Tots, an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Thu Jul 10 thru Thu Jul 24
Insect Investigations with Nahant Marsh Education Center, the library welcomes our friends from the Nahant Marsh Education… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Fri Jul 11
Reading Buddies with Central High School, members of Girls Learn International from Central High School will… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4pm Fri Jul 11
Storytime Adventures: Pokemon, we’re exploring Pokemon through stories, songs, and a craft: Paper… LeClaire Community Library, 10:30am Fri Jul 11
Library Mini Golf, play 12 holes of mini golf; compete against family and… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, Fri Jul 11 thru Sat Jul 12
Stories @ Main, on Fridays; jump, shake, and shimmy the sillies out; we’ll… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Fri Jul 11 thru Fri Jul 25
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch, on Fridays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Fri Jul 11 thru Fri Jul 25
Yoga and Stories in the Park, on Fridays; bring your yoga mat or a towel and… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 9am Fri Jul 11 thru Fri Jul 25
Pokémon Club, an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts (ages 6-12) to battle, share,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Jul 12
Read to a Dog, QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Sat Jul 12
Space Jam Family Puzzle Tournament, we are leveling up puzzling this summer to include (optional)… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 1pm Sat Jul 12
Family Bingo, enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends to win prizes;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6pm Mon Jul 14
Kidstock Summer Music Camp 3, thru July 18; the camps give young musicians, ages 8-18,… Common Chord, noon Mon Jul 14
Stories in the Park, join us during the summer in a different park around… Stephens Park, 10am Mon Jul 14
Zoo Camp for Ages 8-9: The Painted Pack, Session #6, thru July 18; run with the Painted Pack as they… Niabi Zoo, 9am Mon Jul 14
Supersmash Tournament, tournaments for tweens and teens ages 12+; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Mon Jul 14 thru Mon Jul 28
Never Board Games for Grades 6-12, join presenter Tim Ferry in designing and creating your own… Bettendorf Public Library, 3pm Tue Jul 15
Never Board Games for K-6, join presenter Tim Ferry in designing and creating your own… Bettendorf Public Library, 12:30pm Tue Jul 15
Rock Island High School Presentation/Book Club, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 5:30pm Tue Jul 15
Shock City, discussion of Aaron Alexovich’s book with the Tween the Pages… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 4pm Tue Jul 15
Video Game Perler Bead Keychains, we’re making keychains of our favorite video games with perler… LeClaire Community Library, 5:30pm Tue Jul 15
WQPT Summer of Adventure, enjoy a PBS KIDS show, hear a fun story, and… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Tue Jul 15
Wii Sports: Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Tue Jul 15
Kids Anime Club, grades 3-5 watch anime, do a fun craft, and talk with… Moline Public Library, 5pm Wed Jul 16
Life-Size Game Night: Clue, we’re bringing our favorite murder-mystery game to life; recommended for… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Wed Jul 16
Quad City Botanical Center presents Plants vs. Zombies: Power up with Plants, meet and greet the plants that inspired your favorite video… Moline Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 16
Quad City Botanical Center presents Plants vs. Zombies: Sun Dollars - Nature’s Currency, you will get a chance to explore how sun really… Moline Public Library, 2pm Wed Jul 16
Teen Slime-ternoon, stop in for a fun-filled afternoon of slime making; different… Moline Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 16
Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch, on Wednesdays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 11am Wed Jul 16 thru Wed Jul 30
Tween Role Playing Group, eginner role-playing for ages 10-12 or grades 4-6; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 3pm Wed Jul 16 thru Wed Jul 30
Da Vinci Kids, experiment with dots to create art inspired by Georges Seurat… Moline Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 17
Iowa Turtles with Nahant Marsh Education Center, a visit from Nahant Marsh featuring some live turtles found… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Thu Jul 17
Read to a Dog, for ages 11-19; QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Thu Jul 17
Teen Movie + Craft: Uncharted, watch Tom Holland act out a video game treasure hunt… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Thu Jul 17
Thursday Theater: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, join the plumber brothers on their epic adventure; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 17
Yoga and Stories, experience your favorite stories, told along with Yoga poses; bring… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Thu Jul 17
Storytime Adventures: Super Mario, we’re exploring Super Mario through stories, songs, and a craft:… LeClaire Community Library, 10:30am Fri Jul 18
Exploding Creeper Rockets, explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics on STEM Saturdays;… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Sat Jul 19
Kids Book Club, discuss a new book and do activities related to the… Bettendorf Public Library, 3:30pm Sat Jul 19
QCAWC Kids Crafting Day, get your paws busy at our DIY craft stations where… Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 2pm Sat Jul 19
Teen Hike + Read: Scott County Park, ages 11-19 are invited for a series of hikes in… Scott County Park, 10am Sat Jul 19
Teen Hike + Read: Scott County Park, enjoy a series of hikes in local parks followed by… Scott County Park, 10am Sat Jul 19
Teen Leadership Committee, TLC is a group of enthusiastic teenagers collaborating with library… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Jul 19
Teen Silent Reading Party, join us in competing in random challenges, reading a lot,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm Sat Jul 19
Eco Art Camp 2025, thru July 25; ages 5-9 are invited to a weeklong… Quad City Botanical Center, 9am Mon Jul 21
PJ Party Storytime: Planes, Trains and Automobiles, get ready to zoom, honk and whoosh around the programming… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Jul 21
Stories in the Park, join us during the summer in a different park around… Peterson Park, 10am Mon Jul 21
Teen DIY: Decoupage Memory Box with Special Collections, we will be decorating memory boxes using decoupage techniques and… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 3pm Mon Jul 21
Zoo Camp for Ages 6-7: The Happy Herd, Session #7, thru July 25; gallop along with The Happy Herd as… Niabi Zoo, Mon Jul 21
Family Tie Dye, add a splash of fun to your summer by bringing… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Tue Jul 22
Fan Club: Greek Myths Edition, for grades 4-8; share your fandom love for all things… Bettendorf Public Library, 2:30pm Tue Jul 22
Splish Splash Storytime, join us for stories and lots of splishy splashy fun… Moline Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 22
Summer of Adventure Storytime with WQPT PBS, WQPT PBS is making a guest appearance during this storytime… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Tue Jul 22
Teen Read to a Dog, for ages 11-19; QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6pm Tue Jul 22
Exploding Creeper Rockets, grab your dice and join us for the library’s Dungeons… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Wed Jul 23
Find Him Where You Left Him Dead, a discussion of Kristen Simmons’ book in the Summer Scares… Moline Public Library, 12:30pm Wed Jul 23
Teen Book + Club: Man o’ War, Cory McCarthy’s Stonewall Honor Book tells the coming-of-age story of… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Wed Jul 23
Pringles Challenge, ages 8-13 are invited to join Miss Holly and Mr.… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 1pm Thu Jul 24
Shark Week Celebration!, we’ll have shark activities and games for all; the National… LeClaire Community Library, 2pm Thu Jul 24
Stretchy Storytime, explore the magic of storytime through movement and music with… Moline Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 24
Teen Musical Contest, for those who sing, play an instrument, or perform in… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 24
Thursday Theater: The Wild Robot, rebooting in the wilderness finds Roz shocked and suddenly caring… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 24
DIY Picnic Blankets: Session 1, gather your family or a group of friends and make… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Fri Jul 25
DIY Picnic Blankets: Session 2, gather your family or a group of friends and make… Bettendorf Public Library, 3pm Fri Jul 25
Toddler Knights & Dragons Adventure!, join us on a fantasy adventure as we decorate shields,… LeClaire Community Library, 10:30am Fri Jul 25
Stories in the Park, join us during the summer in a different park around… Moline Browning Field, 10am Mon Jul 28
Young Adventurer’s Club, grades 3-5 join us to play Dungeons and Dragons; free;… Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 28
Zoo Camp for Ages 4-5: The Funky Flock, Session #8, thru June 6; fly with the Funky Flock as they… Niabi Zoo, Mon Jul 28
Anime Takeover!, join us as we watch an anime film, have snacks,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6pm Tue Jul 29
Library2Go at Longview Park, a Children’s Librarian and the Mobile Library will be there… Longview Park, 2:30pm Tue Jul 29
Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the OWL, learn… Autistic and Loved, 11am Tue Jul 29
Resin Crafts: Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Tue Jul 29
Smaug Dragon Book Nook, we’re bringing a fan favorite moment in The Hobbit to… LeClaire Community Library, 5:30pm Tue Jul 29
Teen Board Games, compete against your friends at this teen-only board game afternoon;… Bettendorf Public Library, 3pm Tue Jul 29
Minecraft Movie Party, it’s time to go on a block-building adventure with Steve… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Wed Jul 30
Dance Me a Story with Ballet Quad Cities, visiting us this week is Emily Kate Long from Ballet… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Thu Jul 31
Thursday Theater: Title TBD, the final SRP movie will be decided when more information… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 31
August
Early Registration - Teen Library Lock-in (Teen Advisory Board Members Only), ages 11-19 are invited to spend hours camping out in the… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Fri Aug 1
Summer Reading Tween/Teen Lock-In, open to readers who have completed the 2025 Teen Summer… Moline Public Library, 4:30pm Fri Aug 1
Teen Library Lock-in, ages 11-19 are invited to spend hours camping out in the… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Fri Aug 1
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch, on Fridays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Fri Aug 1
Child’s Play | Create : Explore : Experience, on Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Sat Aug 2
Lego Club, on Saturdays; enjoy a morning of free building; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 11:30am Sat Aug 2
Teen Leadership Committee, TLC is a group of enthusiastic teenagers collaborating with library… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Aug 2