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 2
Red, White & Boom! Fireworks Watch Party, join us for one of the Figge Art Museum’s most… Figge Art Museum, 7pm Fri Jul 3
Coloring Café, enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 21
The cArt!, on Tuesdays & Saturdays; find our art cart in selected… Figge Art Museum, 10am Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Big Picture in the House, on Wednesdays; the drop-in summer program features make-and-take art activities… Figge Art Museum, 1pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
America 250: Focus with Artist Sarah Ann Weber, Weber’s work, “Their Perfume Lost,” is featured in the "A Golden… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jul 9
Look Again, It’s Not What You Think Tour, taking a tour of the galleries with one of our… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Sun Jul 12
America 250: Focus on Michael and Connie Roberts with artist Connie Roberts, hear from American artist Connie Roberts in conjunction with the… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jul 16
Highlights Tour, taking a tour of the galleries with one of our… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Sun Jul 19
America 250: Focus on The American Landscape with artist Larassa Kabel, hear from American artist Larassa Kabel. a multidisciplinary artist based… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jul 23
Abstract Tour, taking a tour of the galleries with one of our… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Sun Jul 26
America 250: Focus with Artist Beth Lipman, held in conjunction with the “A Golden Age for Whom”… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jul 30
August
Highlights Tour, taking a tour of the galleries with one of our… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Sun Aug 2
Outlying Areas
July
Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours, Sat, & Sun.; tours begin at noon on the hour… Grant Wood Studio, noon Sat Jul 4 thru Sun Jul 26
Beadology Iowa Sidewalk Sales, thru July 19; help us make way for new inventory;… Beadology Iowa, Thu Jul 16 thru Sun Jul 19
Janu Gems Trunk Show, Fri. noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm; wholesale beads, gemstones, and freshwater pearls:… Beadology Iowa, noon Fri Jul 31
August
Janu Gems Trunk Show, Fri. noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm; wholesale beads, gemstones, and freshwater pearls:… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Aug 1
Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours, Sat, & Sun.; tours begin at noon on the hour… Grant Wood Studio, noon Sat Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 2
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
Scott & Rock Island Counties
A Golden Age for Whom?, thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 2
Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space, thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate… Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, thru Sun Aug 2
Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art, thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 2
Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight, thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 2
Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman, thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 2
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 2
Urban & Williams, thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban… Quad City Arts Center, thru Sun Aug 2
Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America, thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of… Figge Art Museum, Sun Jul 5 thru Sun Aug 2
Corn Zone, thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of… Figge Art Museum, Sun Jul 5 thru Sun Aug 2
Rock Island 250: Tidbits from Rock Island’s 250-Year Past, thru July 17; this display will cover bits of Rock Island’s… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, Mon Jul 6 thru Fri Jul 17
Outlying Areas
Quiet Intersections, thru July 31;  a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic… Voices Studios, thru Fri Jul 31
2026 DART Senior Thesis Show, thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of… Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque, thru Sun Aug 2
Art in Roman Life, thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels,… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 2
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 2
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 2
Marvin Cone: An American Vision, thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 2
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker, thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 2
Muscatine & the Civil War, thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict… Muscatine Art Center, thru Sun Aug 2
Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats, thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter’s box assemblages in… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Sun Aug 2
Visions of America: The Nation at 250, thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn… Muscatine Art Center, 6pm thru Sun Aug 2
Classes
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
July Open Clay Studio - Thursdays, with instructor Laura Warner; hand-building, glazing, and wheel-throwing; registering for… Figge Art Museum, 1pm Thu Jul 2
Quilled Jewelry, Thursdays thru July 23; with instructor Ranjani Gopikrishna; turn colorful… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Thu Jul 2
Adult Arts & Crafts: Painting with Anna Davis – Dragonfly Summer, artist Anna Davis will lead us in painting a masterpiece… Silvis Public Library, 4pm Mon Jul 6
Byzantine Icon Painting Workshop, thru July 11; immerse yourself in the sacred art of Byzantine… St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Mon Jul 6
Ceramic Totem Poles for Ages 13-18, thru July 9; with instructor Laura Warner; inspired by Preston… Figge Art Museum, 10am Mon Jul 6
Joy March Workshop, in preparation for the Library’s Joy March, on July 18,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6pm Mon Jul 6
Painting Exploration for Ages 13-18, thru July 9; with instructor Annie Peters; we will explore… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Jul 6
Space Camp for Ages 6-8, thru July 9; with instructor Laura Warner; join an out… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Jul 6
Teen Intensive Puppet Creation, thru July 9; with instructor Seth Chappell; taught by our… Figge Art Museum, 10am Mon Jul 6
Adult DIY: Citronella Candle, join us and make your very own citronella candle; they… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6pm Tue Jul 7
Southwest Stitch Club, a gathering of crafters of all levels and all craft… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 5pm Tue Jul 7
Upcycle Your Style, bring an item or two of clothing to fancify; choose… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Jul 7
Get Abstracted: Workshop for Teens, Thursdays thru July 30, with instructor Zaiga Minka Thorson; this… Figge Art Museum, 10am Thu Jul 9
Sip n Paint @ Downtown Library, join us for some painting fun at our first Paint… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 4pm Thu Jul 9
Cyanotype Workshop, discover the UV-powered art of Cyanotype or “sun printing” with… Quad City Botanical Center, 6pm Thu Jul 9 thru Thu Jul 16
Sew Much Fun: Vexing Hexies, we’ll learn some basics of English Paper Piecing (by hand!);… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10:30am Sat Jul 11
Tie Dye for Paws QCAWC, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, noon Sat Jul 11
Crazy Craft Camp for Ages 6-10, thru July 16; with instructor Pat Bereskin; explore the world… Figge Art Museum, 9am Mon Jul 13
DIY: Plantable Seed Paper, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 3:30pm Mon Jul 13
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for Ages 7-12, thru July 16; with instructor Pat Bereskin; creativity and etiquette… Figge Art Museum, 1pm Mon Jul 13
Sew Much Fun! for Ages 9-12, thru July 16; with instructor Annie Peters; there’s so much… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Jul 13
Beaded Plants, make Beaded Plants using crafting wire, beads, and a planter… LeClaire Community Library, 5:30pm Tue Jul 14
Blossoming You, in this program meant for ages 17-29, we will focus… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 14
Garden Stepping Stones, join Miss Brittany and bring your best creative ideas to… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 14
Do Art Production: Beads, join us for fun creating bracelets and more; free; for… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Wed Jul 15
Paint Nite, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 6:30pm Wed Jul 15
KPop Demon Hunters Cat Bag, make your own KPop Demon Hunters-inspired tote bag, and learn… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 5pm Thu Jul 16
MPL Makers Club: Beaded Forever Succulents, join us to create the cutest little unkillable house plant;… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Thu Jul 16
3D Design with Tinkercad, learn how to use Tinkercad, a free, web-based design platform,… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Fri Jul 17
Adult Arts & Crafts: Jane Austen Clothes Pin Doll, join us in celebrating one of our most important historic… Silvis Public Library, 3pm Fri Jul 17
Adult DIY: Mini Hydroponics System, we will be making a mini hydroponics system by reusing… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm Sat Jul 18
Adult Arts & Crafts: American Star Diamond Painting, celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 20
Adult Knitting Circle, whether you are in the middle of a project or… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Mon Jul 20
Birds of a Feather… for Ages 13-18, thru July 23; with instructor Laura Warner; join this drawing… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Jul 20
Intro to 3D Printing, this program will answer all of your 3D printer questions;… Bettendorf Public Library, 7pm Mon Jul 20
Wheel Bootcamp for Teens, thru July 23; with instructor Laura Warner; students will build… Figge Art Museum, 10am Mon Jul 20
Sublimation Station: Mouse Pads, with sublimation, you can put photorealistic images onto merchandise with… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 5:30pm Mon Jul 20 thru Mon Jul 27
Botanical Gel Plate Printing, gel plate printing is a meditative, endlessly surprising printmaking technique… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Jul 25
Cyanotype Workshop, cyanotype printing, or “sun printing,” is a camera-less alternative to… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 11am Sat Jul 25
Carve Your Story for Ages 13-18, thru July 30; with instructor Laura Warner; taking inspiration from… Figge Art Museum, 10am Mon Jul 27
Interior Design for Ages 9-12, thru July 30, with instructor Annie Peters; artists will learn… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Jul 27
Urban Sketching for Ages 13-18, thru July 30, with instructor Laura Warner; learn strategies and… Figge Art Museum, 1pm Mon Jul 27
Adult DIY: Succulent Pot, paint your own pot and plant a succulent; succulents are… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6pm Tue Jul 28
Intuitive Painting with Atticus, with instructor Atticus Norman; students will be encouraged to get… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Wed Jul 29
Adult DIY: Birthday Greeting Cards, join us as we make birthday cards; you will go… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6pm Thu Jul 30
August
Flower Arranging Workshop, join Michelle Menke, a local florist, to learn about floral… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Sat Aug 1
Outlying Areas
July
CRAW Ruffles Earrings, with instructor Karen Kubby; combine cubed right-angle weave, CRAW, with… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 11
Bojangles, with instructor Cheryl Weatherford; make a wire bracelet using sterling… Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Jul 12
Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood, with instructor Emma Folsom; everyone needs a classic string of… Beadology Iowa, 1pm Mon Jul 13
Crochet Earring with Beads, with instructor Charlie Jakochuk; using a crochet hook, S-lon thread,… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 18
Super Sparkle Earrings, with instructor Karen Kubby; use your cubed right-angle weave skills… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 25
Winged Earring through Kirkwood, with instructor Maggie Joynt; use a combination of peyote stitch… Beadology Iowa, 5:30pm Sat Jul 25
Soldering Sampler, with instructor Maggie Joynt; this workshop involves the fundamentals of… Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Jul 26
Calls For Entry
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition, thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit… Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, thru Fri Jul 31
August
Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition, thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit… Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, Sat Aug 1
MUSIC
MUSIC Concerts
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Carolina Liar (6pm), concert with the Swedish-American pop rock band; $19.84 & up… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Jul 2
Dirt Road Rockers (4:30pm) - The Night Wranglers (7:30pm), event in the Free Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs;… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 4:30pm Thu Jul 2
Go Your Own Way: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, with more than 120 million records sold, don’t miss this… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 7:15pm Thu Jul 2
Panic River Band (6:30pm), event in the Bettendorf Public Library’s Summer Concert Series; bring… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 2
Barefoot & Sunshine: Red, White, & Boom After-Party, concert with the Americana and roots musicians; for information, call 309-506-4924… RIBCO, 10am Fri Jul 3
Funktastic 5, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 3
Live at 5: Rude Punch, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 3
Red, White, and Boom!: Class of ’82 (6pm), playing for the annual Fourth of July celebration… Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 6pm Fri Jul 3
Red, White, and Boom!: Identity Crisis (6pm), playing for the annual Fourth of July celebration… LeClaire Park Bandshell, 6pm Fri Jul 3
Carrie Underwood, the chart-topping, Grammy-winning country and gospel artist performs in the… TPC at Deere Run, 5:45pm Sat Jul 4
The Zone, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 4
Fated Fortune (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Jul 5
Julianna Joy (6pm), concert with the prodigious pop singer/songwriter of “Garden of Eden”;… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sun Jul 5
Old Dominion, the chart-topping, Grammy-nominated country-pop band performs in the John Deere… TPC at Deere Run, 5:45pm Sun Jul 5
The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm), the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 2pm Sun Jul 5
Hot Rods (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Summer Concert in the Park Series;… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm Mon Jul 6
Johnny Delaware - Grand Motel - Company Dimes (6pm), concert with the folk/rock singer/songwriter from Charleston, South Carolina; featuring… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Mon Jul 6
The Convalescence - Squidhammer (6pm), concert with the Midwestern symphonic horror-deathcore band, featuring a set… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue Jul 7
Rachel Swain - Reilly Downes - The Acid Cowboys (6pm), concert with the Chicago-based, Texas-born Americana musician whose sound blends… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Wed Jul 8
Code 415, event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 9
Lojo Russo (6:30pm), event in the Bettendorf Public Library’s Summer Concert Series; bring… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 9
Raccoon Motel 5th Birthday Party (6pm), thru July 11; three days of celebration featuring old favorites… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Jul 9 thru Sat Jul 11
Earworm Buzz w/ Pat Stolley, event in the Amateur Selector Series; returns to the record… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Jul 10
L.A. Guns - Tommy’s RockTrip, concert with the hard-rock band from Los Angeles, formed in… The Rust Belt, 7pm Fri Jul 10
Live at 5: 10 of Soul, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 10
Luke Bryan - Shane Profitt, - Lauren Watkins - Raelynn - DJ Rock, concert with the country-music superstar, with special guests Shane Profitt, Lauren… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 7pm Fri Jul 10
Plastic Relations, concert with the pop/rock/blues/rap cover band from Iowa City; $10;… RIBCO, 8pm Fri Jul 10
Riplock, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 10
3 Years Hollow - Shallow Side - Trackside - Embers Rise, concert with the area rockers; $15.75-25… Rascals Live, 7pm Sat Jul 11
Celtic Night Out: Celtic Rovers & Blackhawk Pipes and Drums (6pm), concert celebration hosted by the Scottish American Society of the… Riverfront Grille, 6pm Sat Jul 11
Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps (4pm) - John Cole Born (5pm) - Paxton’s Top Shelf Trio (6pm), event in the Chillin’ in the Courtyard concert series; bring… Skinner Block Courtyard, 4pm Sat Jul 11
Howl at the Moon, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 11
Unified Frequencies: Dutchess - Sweez - Professa - The Lost Scout - Allumanis - Cuepid - StarUnie - 14ALL Fam, a night of high-energy EDM; $10-15; for information and tickets,… The Redstone Room, 7pm Sat Jul 11
Chris Avey (3pm), concert with the blues, rock, funk, and soul musician; free;… RIBCO, 3pm Sun Jul 12
Hembree, concert with the indie-rock band from Lawrence, Kansas; $19.84… Raccoon Motel, 8pm Sun Jul 12
Kara Grainger (3pm), concert with the Australian soul, blues, and roots-rock singer/songwriter based… Moline Viking Club, 3pm Sun Jul 12
Smooth Groove (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Jul 12
Horse Lords - Friend Less, concert with experimental rock band from Baltimore, featuring a set by… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Mon Jul 13
The Incredible 45’s (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Summer Concert in the Park Series;… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm Mon Jul 13
Barry Cloyd: Where Have All the Flowers Gone, the Ballad of Pete Seeger (6:30pm), this program is Barry’s newest, having been commissioned by The… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Tue Jul 14
Insomniac - Slumbering Sun (6pm), concert with the touring psych-rock band, featuring a set by… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue Jul 14
Songs of Hero Street with David G Smith (2pm), enjoy an afternoon of songs inspired by our very own… Moline Public Library, 2pm Tue Jul 14
Xolex - Liv McNair (6pm), concert with the rising country-rock artist originally from Chariton, Iowa, now… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Wed Jul 15
Corporate Rock, event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 16
Devourment - 12 Gauge Autopsy - Rotpile - Integument (6:30pm), a night with the touring metal musicians; $20-25; for information… The Redstone Room, 6:30pm Thu Jul 16
Mason Jennings (6pm), concert with the touring folk/pop singer/songwriter; $26.45… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Jul 16
The Night People (6:30pm), event in the Bettendorf Public Library’s Summer Concert Series; bring… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 16
Charlie Parr - Marble Teeth - Samuel Locke Ward, concert with the touring country-blues musician born in Austin, Minnesota;… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jul 17
Live at 5: Cedar County Cobras, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 17
Off Campus Night, a dance party tour celebrating the Prime Video series "Off… Capitol Theatre, 9pm Fri Jul 17
Radio Fighter Pilots, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 17
With My Good Eye Closed w/ J. Barger, event in the Amateur Selector Series; Barger returns with a… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Jul 17
Dead Letter Office, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 18
Flabbergastor - Funk Nouveau, the musicians bring their high-energy sound alongside special guests Funk… RIBCO, 8pm Sat Jul 18
Silverstein - Origami Angel - Ally Nicholas, concert with the Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed… Capitol Theatre, 7pm Sat Jul 18
Sparkle Carcass - William Wright - Kayla Ray, concert with the touring country-blues musician born in Austin, Minnesota;… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat Jul 18
Switchfoot - Fuel - Lit, one evening with three iconic rock acts; $60-100; for information… Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 8pm Sat Jul 18
Void Church - Gash - Baby - Vin - Woodlake - A Light Among Many (6pm), a night with the goth, shoegaze, post-punk, industrial, and darkwave… The Redstone Room, 6pm Sat Jul 18
Jake Beaty (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Jul 19
The Tailfins (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Summer Concert in the Park Series;… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm Mon Jul 20
The Cactus Blossoms - Pieta Brown (6pm), concert with the alternative country and indie-folk band based in… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Wed Jul 22
Hap Hazard (6:30pm), event in the Bettendorf Public Library’s Summer Concert Series; bring… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 23
Magic Tuber Stringband - David Lord, hailing from North Carolina, the touring indie musicians probe the… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Thu Jul 23
The Velies, event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 23
Bix Jazz & Family Jam: Ron Tegeler Trio - The Blackhawk Broadcasters (4pm), featuring live jazz performances, refreshments, children’s activities, convenient pick up… Kaiserslautern Square, 4pm Fri Jul 24
Bix Mix Street Party: Dirt Road Rockers, on West Third Street between Harrison & Ripley; step into… Downtown Davenport, 7:30pm Fri Jul 24
Live at 5: Beaker Brothers Band, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 24
Muddy Ruckus - Gooseberry, concert with the dynamic psyche rock duo blending raw Americana,… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jul 24
The Night Wranglers, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 24
Tif & Mollie - Barefoot & Sunshine - Jenny Lynn Stacy & the Roosters, a night with the Americana and rock musicians; $15-18; for… The Redstone Room, 8pm Fri Jul 24
Bix Mix Street Party: QC Rock Academy - Pork Tornadoes - Wyatt Weipert - For Those About to Yacht, on West Third Street between Harrison & Ripley; step into… Downtown Davenport, 11am Sat Jul 25
Class of ’82, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 25
Kings & Queens of the City, Ill Island Music Group presents a Bix Weekend Rap Showcase… The Redstone Room, 8pm Sat Jul 25
Nonpoint - Spineshank - (hed) p.e. - Backhand Blue, concert with the heavy metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida,… Capitol Theatre, 7:30pm Sat Jul 25
WEFUNK: Parliament Tribute, concert with the ultimate Parliament-Funkadelic tribute experience; $10-15; for information,… RIBCO, 8pm Sat Jul 25
Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50’s (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Jul 26
Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Summer Concert in the Park Series;… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm Mon Jul 27
Snooper (6pm), concert with the punk rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee in… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue Jul 28
An Evening with Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr., co-headlining concert with the Grammy-nominated rock band formed in 2004… Capitol Theatre, 8pm Thu Jul 30
Chicago Cellar Boys featuring Bix’s Cornet (3pm), this one-hour show in the Putnam’s Grand Lobby is a special event in… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 3pm Thu Jul 30
Jukebox Live featuring the Circa ’21 Bootleggers, this unique concert with the theatre’s performing wait staff goes… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 7pm Thu Jul 30
Molly Conrad﻿ (6:30pm), event in the Bettendorf Public Library’s Summer Concert Series; bring… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jul 30
Silent Film Comedies of the 1920s w/ Jeff Barnhart & Josh Duffee, enjoy silent film comedies of the 1920s paired with live… The Last Picture House, noon Thu Jul 30
Sweet Magnolias - The Textures (6pm), the group has been pushing the genre boundaries of original… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Jul 30
Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 30
2026 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, thru Aug. 1; the 55th weekend of concert sets held… Rhythm City Casino Resort, Thu Jul 30 thru Fri Jul 31
David Lee Roth, while Roth remains best known for his integral role in… The Rust Belt, 8pm Fri Jul 31
Dirt Road Rockers, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 31
Jake & Mikayla, high-energy concert with one of the area’s favorite musical duos;… RIBCO, 8pm Fri Jul 31
Kelsey Lamb, concert with the singer/songwriter from Little Rock, Arkansas who performs… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jul 31
Live at 5: Crooked Cactus Band, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 31
T.J. Muller’s Jazz-O-Maniacs (11am), cruise down the Mississippi while enjoying lunch and live music,… Celebration Belle Landing, 11am Fri Jul 31
The Ultimate Elvis Experience Starring Shawn Klush and Cody Ray Slaughter, in celebration of the 91st birthday of Elvis Presley, Dynasty Entertainment LLC is… Adler Theatre, 7:30pm Fri Jul 31
August
2026 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, thru Aug. 1; the 55th weekend of concert sets held… Rhythm City Casino Resort, Sat Aug 1
Blackberry Smoke - The Cold Stares, concert with the rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in… Capitol Theatre, 7pm Sat Aug 1
Mike Davis’ New Wonders (10am), the Bix Jazz Festival was founded after touring musicians held… Oakdale Memorial Gardens, 10am Sat Aug 1
Tim Stop, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Aug 1
To the Limit: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, an evening with the tribute band that pays homage to… Adler Theatre, 7pm Sat Aug 1
Bix Jazz Liturgy (9:30am), Bix Festival musicians join the FPC Sanctuary Choir for a… First Presbyterian Church of Davenport, 9:30am Sun Aug 2
Hughes Taylor (3:30pm), concert with one of the Southeast’s most exciting blues-rock guitarists,… Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline, 3:30pm Sun Aug 2
Jacob Hemenway (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Aug 2
Sunday Session: Dave Bennett, Dave Kosmyna, Steve Pikal, and Adler Schiedt (2pm), celebrate the conclusion of the 55th Bix Jazz Festival and… First Presbyterian Church of Davenport, 2pm Sun Aug 2
The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm), the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 2pm Sun Aug 2
Outlying Areas
July
Eats ‘N’ Beats @ The District Independence Day Celebration: The Solution and Got Your Six, with live music, tasty eats from local food vendors, and a… RB&W Park, Thu Jul 2
Sandburg Community Band, bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a music-filled… Carl Sandburg College, 7pm Thu Jul 2
An Evening with The Jayhawks, concert with the alternative country and country rock band that emerged from… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Fri Jul 3
Iowa City Jazz Festival: David Donald Trio (5pm) - Hannah Claire (7pm), … Oaknoll Side Stage, 5pm Fri Jul 3
Iowa City Jazz Festival: Gabriel Espinosa’s Brazilian Project (6pm) - Jonathan Scales Fourchestra (8pm), … Strauss Community Stage, 6pm Fri Jul 3
Iowa City Jazz Festival: Jam Session with the Blake Shaw Quartet (9:30pm), … Wilder, 9:30pm Fri Jul 3
2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival, thru July 5; this beloved summer tradition will once again… Downtown Iowa City, Fri Jul 3 thru Sun Jul 5
Iowa City Jazz Festival: Bear Cat Hot Club (1pm) - Kiefer & Co. (3pm) - Dakota Andersen Quartet (5pm) - Don Gustofson Jazz Ensemble (7pm), … Oaknoll Side Stage, 1pm Sat Jul 4
Iowa City Jazz Festival: Jam Session with the Blake Shaw Quartet (10pm), … Wilder, 10pm Sat Jul 4
Iowa City Jazz Festival: United Jazz Ensemble (11:30am) - North Corridor Jazz (12:15pm) - Mary Louise Knutson (2pm) - The Howard Levy 4 (4pm) - Brass Queens (6pm) - Artemis w/ Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda & Allison Miller (8pm), … Strauss Community Stage, 11:30am Sat Jul 4
Iowa City Jazz Festival: Jackson Churchill and Good Question (3pm), … Strauss Community Stage, 3pm Sun Jul 5
Iowa City Jazz Festival: Trio Grismore with Tim Crumly & Mitch Towne (noon) - Saul Lubaroff’s Funk Outfit (1pm) - Ritmo Quinto (2pm), … Oaknoll Side Stage, noon Sun Jul 5
Hard Luck & the Troubles (6:30pm), event in Summer of the Arts’ 2026 Music on the Move… Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 6:30pm Wed Jul 8
Pert Near Sandstone - Arkansauce, concert with the Americana/Roots band from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Thu Jul 9
Abigayle Oakley, from Las Vegas to Nashvegas, Abigayle Oakley blends the melodic… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Fri Jul 10
Dan Tyminski Band - Dodge Street Duo, concert with the touring bluegrass singer/songwriter, featuring a set by… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Fri Jul 10
Winterland (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Jul 10
Freegrass Trio (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Jul 11
PhDJ - Afroband243, concert in the Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings series; free; for… Riverfront Crossings Park, 7pm Sat Jul 11
The Heart Collectors, merging the inspiration of ’60s and ’70s inspired Americana/Folk, with… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Sat Jul 11
Shelby Means - Still Shine (6pm), concert in the annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Jul 12
Goat Hollow Boys (6:30pm), event in Summer of the Arts’ 2026 Music on the Move… Happy Hollow Park, 6:30pm Wed Jul 15
Graham Nash, concert with the musician, singer and songwriter known for his… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Wed Jul 15
Crooked Cactus Band aka Los Nopales Chuecos, event in the Summer Concert Series; free admission, food for… Glovik Community Park, 6pm Thu Jul 16
Dyer Davis, Davis is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Thu Jul 16
Dandelion Stompers (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Jul 17
Drivin N Cryin - Laid Back Country Picker, concert with the rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, featuring a… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Fri Jul 17
An Evening with Jim Avett, born in March of 1947 in central North Carolina Jim… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Sat Jul 18
Eats ‘N’ Beats @ The District: Drew Cagle & the Reputation - Alborn, with live music and few of your favorite food trucks… RB&W Park, Sat Jul 18
The Legendary Ladies of Country Music w/ Molly Brown (2pm), Brown brings to the stage the music of Shania Twain,… Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 2pm Sat Jul 18
The Swampland Jewels (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Jul 18
The Rebel Eves - Stillhouse Junkies (6pm), concert in the annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Jul 19
Aimee Mann - Kimon Kirk, concert with one of the most distinguished singer/songwriters of her… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Wed Jul 22
Kris Lager Band, for more than two decades, Nebraska’s Kris Lager has crisscrossed… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Wed Jul 22
Stephanie Catlett with Dan Padley & Tara McGovern (6:30pm), event in Summer of the Arts’ 2026 Music on the Move… James Alan McPherson Park, 6:30pm Wed Jul 22
Pokey LaFarge - Cedar County Cobras, concert with the blues, folk, and swing-jazz singer/songwriter, featuring a… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Thu Jul 23
Tab Benoit - Sgt. Splendor, concert with the four-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist who… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Thu Jul 23
Blast Choir and The Wonderful Smiths (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Jul 24
Burlington Street Bluegrass Band (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Jul 25
Nick Shoulders - Adeem the Artist, concert with the country singer/songwriter from Fayetteville, Arkansas, featuring a… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sun Jul 26
The Young Dubliners - 3 on the Tree (6pm), concert in the annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Jul 26
An Evening with Morgan Myles, Myles is a powerhouse Americana and country-soul artist whose five-octave… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Wed Jul 29
Steve Grismore Trio (6:30pm), event in Summer of the Arts’ 2026 Music on the Move… Lower City Park, 6:30pm Wed Jul 29
Chicago Farmer, the son of a small town farming community, Cody Diekhoff… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Fri Jul 31
Stone Temple Pilots - Candlebox - Buckcherry, with over 70 million albums sold, Stone Temple Pilots roared… Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 7pm Fri Jul 31
The Trollies (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Jul 31
August
Elvis: Reflections of the King, Joseph Hall is recognized by Graceland as one of the… Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 7pm Sat Aug 1
Fork in the Road (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Aug 1
Lee Brice - Ashley McBryde - George Birge (6pm), concert with the chart-topping country-music singer/songwriter; featuring special guests Ashley… Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 6pm Sat Aug 1
Pippi & Daniel Music Fundraising Event (2pm), a full-scale, vocal and horn- driven band with four lead… Orpheum Theatre, 2pm Sun Aug 2
Platinum Moon - Seo Linn (6pm), concert in the annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Aug 2
Calls For Entry
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
The Talk of The Town, on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local… KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM, 6pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
LITERARY ARTS
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Metro Arts Poetry Readings, poetry apprentices have been working alongside lead artist Aubrey Barnes… The Coffee House, 11:30am Thu Jul 2
QCL Book Club, join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for… KWQC TV6, 6pm Thu Jul 2
While We Were Dating, discussion of Jasmine Guillory’s romance with the Book Lovers club;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jul 2
Adult Summer Reading Program, thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of… Moline Public Library, thru Sat Jul 25
Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge, thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, thru Fri Jul 31
Hello Beautiful, discussion of Ann Napolitano’s novel with the Adult Book Club;… LeClaire Community Library, 6:30pm Mon Jul 6
My Friends, discussion of Fredrik Backman’s book with Pageturners, a contemporary fiction… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Jul 7
Reading of the Declaration of Independence, join us for a reading of the Declaration of Independence… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 5pm Wed Jul 8
“Seeds”, discussion of Sherwood Anderson’s short story with the Short &… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Mon Jul 13
Cooking the Books: Pie, we explore a new theme or ingredient while diving into… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Mon Jul 13
The Kitchen House, discussion of Kathleen Grissom’s book with the West End Book… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 14
Orbital, discussion of Samantha Harvey’s book with the Get Lit discussion… Adventurous Brewing, 6:30pm Wed Jul 15
Our Last Resort, discussion of Clemence Michallon’s book with the Novel Naptime Book… Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Jul 15
Silent Book Club, a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; … Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 5:30pm Wed Jul 15
Silent Book Club, join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 5:30pm Wed Jul 15
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book with the Contemporary Books… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Wed Jul 15
The Lost World, discussion of Arthur Conan Doyle’s book wit the Science Fiction… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Jul 15
The Apology, discussion of Jimin Han’s book with the Overbooked Book Club;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jul 16
Cookbook Club: Main Courses, join us for books, snacks, and conversation; if you love… LeClaire Community Library, 6:30pm Mon Jul 20
All Fours, discussion of Miranda July’s book with the Read with Pride… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 21
Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library, discussion of Amanda Chapman’s book with the Midtown Readers Book… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 21
The Frozen People, discussion of Elly Griffiths’ book with the Book ’Em Mystery… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Jul 21
Late Bloomer, discussion of Mazey Eddings’ book with the Brown Bag Book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 1pm Wed Jul 22
The Second Chance Club: Hardship and Hope After Prison, discussion of Jason Hardy’s book with the Rooting Out Poverty… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Jul 22
If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity, discussion of Justin Gregg’s book with the Environmental Book Club;… River Action, 7pm Tue Jul 28
People Kill People, discussion of Ellen Hopkins’ book with the Freedom to Read… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Tue Jul 28
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Write Now! Writer’s Group, adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Mon Jul 13
THEATRE
THEATRE Performances
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Guys & Dolls, Countryside Community Theatre presents Frank Loesser’s Tony-winning musical-comedy classic; Thu.-Sat.… North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium, Fri Jul 3 thru Sun Jul 12
The Wizard of Oz, musical classic taking audiences down the Yellow Brick Road to… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Wed Jul 8 thru Sun Aug 2
Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk, Catherine Bush’s stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the… The Black Box Theatre, Fri Jul 10 thru Sat Jul 18
The SpongeBob Musical, Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by… Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, Fri Jul 10 thru Sun Jul 19
Taming of the Shrew, Genesius Guild presents Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy of warring lovers… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jul 11 thru Sun Jul 19
Mean Girls, Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the… North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium, Fri Jul 24 thru Sun Aug 2
Women’s Festival, Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes’ comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat.… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jul 25 thru Sun Aug 2
Outlying Areas
Seussical, Tony-nominated musical comedy adaptation from Dr. Seuss’ children’s books; scheduled… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, thru Sun Jul 12
Cabaret, Kander & Ebb’s legendary musical set in the nightclub scene… Timber Lake Playhouse, Fri Jul 3 thru Sun Jul 12
Heaven Help Me, Joe Simonelli’s comedy about three brothers having to sell the… Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, Thu Jul 9 thru Sun Jul 19
Newsies, City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from… Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, Fri Jul 17 thru Sun Jul 26
Shrek the Musical, Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks’ Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat.… Timber Lake Playhouse, Fri Jul 17 thru Sun Aug 2
Bonnie & Clyde, musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Thu Jul 23 thru Sun Aug 2
The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, student-performed stage version of the L. Frank Baum book, directed… Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Sat Jul 25 thru Sun Jul 26
Auditions & Calls For Entry
Outlying Areas
July
Theatre Camp 56 for Sges 8-12, register by June 30; held weekdays thru July 25; this… Festival 56, Mon Jul 13
Summer Puppet Day Camp, thru July 28; presented by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre; each participant… Owl Glass Puppetry Center, 10am Fri Jul 24
August
19th Annual Timber Lake Playhouse Red Carpet Gala, join us for an enchanting evening celebrating 65 Years in… Timber Lake Playhouse, 4:30pm Sat Aug 1
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 Fri Jul 31
Ecdysiast Dance Party, on Fridays; grab a drink and join our go-go dancers… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Ecdysiast Bump & Grind Class, on Sundays; a weekly class on the art of burlesque… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 11am Sun Jul 5 thru Sun Jul 26
Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights, presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on Wednesdays; all ages… Daiquiri Factory - Davenport, 6pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Line Dance Night, presented by Dance 101 with Amy; all ages welcome to… Columbus Club, 6pm Sat Jul 11
InterGAYlastic Dance Party w/ Pride in Motion, join us for a space-themed dance party with DJ GLORIFIED… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Fri Jul 17
Line Dance Friday, the evening begins with optional boxed dinners and dance instruction… Skinner Block Courtyard, 6pm Fri Jul 17
Sunday Funday Line Dance, presented by Dance 101 with Amy; all ages welcome to… Columbus Club, 3pm Sun Jul 26
Free Dance Lessons & Line Dancing, presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on every last Friday of… Kelso’s Corner, 6:30pm Fri Jul 31
August
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative… Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, Sat Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 2
Ecdysiast Bump & Grind Class, on Sundays; a weekly class on the art of burlesque… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 11am Sun Aug 2
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 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Front Street Taproom Comedy Open Mic, this mic is perfect for newcomers, vets, and folks who… Front Street Brewery Tap Room, 6:30pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 21
Bad Momz of Comedy, founded by Chicago-based comic Orly KG in 2022, each Bad Momz of Comedy show… Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 8pm Fri Jul 10
Summer Improv Blowout, eight of the best improvisers in the Quad Cities come… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jul 11
Laugh Hard Stand-Up Comedy Show, open mic stand-up comedy show featuring many hilarious comedians from… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Jul 17
Fast & Hilarious Comedy Jam featuring Shang, known for his fearless, quick-witted comedy style, Shang Forbes has… Adler Theatre, 8pm Sat Jul 25
August
ComedySportz Quad Cities, on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities’ fast-paced, all-ages improvisational… The Spotlight Theatre, 7pm Sat Aug 1
GiT Improv, improvisational and sketch comedy with the multi-award-winning Quad Cities institution;… The Black Box Theatre, 7:30pm Sat Aug 1
The Nightcaps Present: Shots ‘n’ Giggles, the show mixes adult beverages and improv comedy into one… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Aug 1
Outlying Areas
July
Bad Momz of Comedy, founded by Chicago-based comic Orly KG in 2022, each Bad Momz of Comedy show… Orpheum Theatre, 7:30pm Sat Jul 11
Mark Nizer 4D, making the impossible possible and the improbable probable, Nizer has… Orpheum Theatre, 7:30pm Sat Jul 25
MUSEUMS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Davenport Civil Rights Movement, thru July 31; explore the powerful stories, struggles, and triumphs… German American Heritage Center, thru Fri Jul 31
Kaleidoscope Odyssey, thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created… Putnam Museum & Science Center, thru Fri Jul 31
Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities’ Musical Legacy, thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm,… German American Heritage Center, thru Fri Jul 31
Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States, thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants… German American Heritage Center, thru Fri Jul 31
Cloudscapes Watercolor Workshop, discover how to create a variety of clouds using several… German American Heritage Center, 10am Wed Jul 8
Summer Architectural Walking Tours, learn about where German immigrants worked, lived, and created a community; the walking tour will… German American Heritage Center, 10am Sat Jul 11 thru Sat Jul 25
Best of the Wurst, sample local brats, purchase a variety of delicious food, enjoy… German American Heritage Center, noon Sun Jul 12
Kaffee und Kuchen: Davenport Civil Rights Movement, presented by Ryan Saddler MEd; the presentation will cover the… German American Heritage Center, 1:30pm Sun Jul 19
Artifacts & Archives Live!, join us for a special live podcast recording; the hosts… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 5pm Thu Jul 23
August
Kaleidoscope Odyssey, thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created… Putnam Museum & Science Center, Sat Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 2
Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities’ Musical Legacy, thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm,… German American Heritage Center, Sat Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 2
Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States, thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants… German American Heritage Center, Sat Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 2
MOVIES
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Midwinter Break, screening of the Lesley Manville romantic drama in the Tuesday… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 7
Afternoon Classics, for those who enjoy movies from the 1930s to 1960s;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 1pm Thu Jul 9
Downtown Movie Club, this month’s selection starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Emma Mackey… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 1pm Thu Jul 16
Recent Releases, enjoy movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Wed Jul 22
Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 3: The Oliver Tractor, this afternoon’s series of videos cover the gamut from the… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Wed Jul 22
Knit-Flix, we will show a documentary while we work on individual… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Jul 25
Silent Summer Cinema Series: The General, screening of Buster Keaton’s comedy masterpiece; refreshments provided; free; for… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 27
Silent Film Comedies of the 1920s w/ Jeff Barnhart & Josh Duffee, enjoy silent film comedies of the 1920s paired with live… The Last Picture House, noon Thu Jul 30
Outlying Areas
July
Captain America: The First Avenger, 2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series;… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Jul 2
Young Washington, screening of the historical drama; for information, call 309-628-0156… Aledo Opera House, thru Sun Jul 12
Citizen Kane, screening of Orson Welles’ 1941 classic; for information, call 309-628-0156… Aledo Opera House, 3pm Sun Jul 5
Hidden Figures, 2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series;… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Jul 9
An American Tail, 2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series;… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Jul 16
Zootopia 2, screening of the Oscar-nominated animated comedy; for information, call 309-628-0156… Aledo Opera House, Fri Jul 17 thru Sun Jul 19
Galaxy Quest, screening in Summer of the Arts’ Drive-in Movies at the… Iowa City Municipal Airport, 9pm Sat Jul 18
Field of Dreams, 2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series;… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Jul 23
Forrest Gump, 2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series;… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Jul 30
SPORTS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
2026 John Deere Classic, thru July 5; the 55th year of the area’s professional golf tournament… TPC at Deere Run, thru Sun Jul 5
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels, minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50;… Modern Woodmen Park, thru Sun Jul 5
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50;… Modern Woodmen Park, Tue Jul 7 thru Sun Jul 12
Quad City Steamwheelers vs. Fishers Freight, professional arena football game; $15-45; for tickets, call 800-745-3000… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 7pm Sat Jul 11
Quad City Steamwheelers vs. Tulsa Oilers, professional arena football game; $15-45; for tickets, call 800-745-3000… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 5pm Sat Jul 25
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Dayton Dragons, minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50;… Modern Woodmen Park, 6:30pm Tue Jul 28 thru Fri Jul 31
August
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Dayton Dragons, minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50;… Modern Woodmen Park, Sat Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 2
EVENTS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Celebrate America, celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Johnson Hall.; representatives of the… Moline Township Activity Center, 11am Thu Jul 2
Game Night, on Thursdays; try our daily cocktail or mocktail and enjoy… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm thru Thu Jul 30
Study Hall: Teachers Night, on Thursdays; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 3pm thru Thu Jul 30
First Friday Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, with Adoration and confession at 4 pm, followed by 5:30… Holy Family Catholic Church, 4pm Fri Jul 3
Survey Says, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 8pm Fri Jul 3
Euchre Club, on Fridays; if you don’t know how to play, someone… East Moline Public Library, 2:30pm Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Food Truck Fridays, weekly offerings will vary; guests are welcome to bring their… Downtown LeClaire, 5pm Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
44th Annual Firecracker Run, presented by MercyOne Genesis; featuring a 10K, a 5K run/walk,… Quad Cities Marathon, 7:30am Sat Jul 4
American Lager Tapping, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, noon Sat Jul 4
Bettendorf 4th of July Parade, the procession begins at the intersection of 23rd Street and State… Downtown Bettendorf, 10am Sat Jul 4
City of Bettendorf’s 4th of July, annual celebration featuring a parade in Downtown Bettendorf, a festival… Downtown Bettendorf, Sat Jul 4
First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Adoration at 7am and Holy Mass at 8am, with free… Holy Family Catholic Church, 7am Sat Jul 4
Intro to Weighted Silk Veils with Beatrix B. Naughty, join Beatrix for a 60-minute full-body movement class using silk… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, noon Sat Jul 4
Death Cafe, people gather to discuss death over coffee and treats with… Bettendorf Public Library, 5:30pm Mon Jul 6
Great River Brewery Game Night, on Mondays until closing time; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 6pm Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
SAL Community Services Drop-In, on Mondays; drop-in hours do not require health insurance, and can… East Moline Public Library, noon Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Fundraiser Tuesday: Career Minded, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 5pm Tue Jul 7
The Talk of The Town, on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local… KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM, 6pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Fleet Feet Run Meet Up, on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 6:30pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Mahjong, on Wednesdays; play some rounds of Mahjong at the library;… East Moline Public Library, noon Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Open Minds Open Mic, on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest, gather a team of two to four people and spend… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 6pm Thu Jul 9
2026 Walcott Truckers Jamboree, thru July 11; celebrating America’s truckers since 1979, the weekend… Iowa 80 Truck Stop, Thu Jul 9 thru Sat Jul 11
Coffee & Conversations, coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided; this… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 10am Thu Jul 9 thru Thu Jul 23
Old School Bingo, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 8pm Fri Jul 10
Viva La Divas, the premier drag show in the area showcasing the best… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Jul 10
Bingo Loco, an interactive party experience like no other, featuring epic dance-offs,… The Rust Belt, 7pm Sat Jul 11
OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers Market, cool off in the shade of our awning, check out… Freight House Farmer’s Market, 8am Sat Jul 11
Plant Bingo, adults and teens are welcome in the Creation Studio for… Bettendorf Public Library, 3pm Sat Jul 11
Sips & Swings, Iron Tee will feature a curated selection of local distilleries… Iron Tee Golf, 6pm Sat Jul 11
Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, join us for some friendly games of chess; no experience… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Sat Jul 11 thru Sat Jul 25
Bikes4tykes, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, noon Sun Jul 12
Christmas in July Bike Tour, hosted by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club; Front Street and… Front Street Brewery Tap Room, 11:30am Sun Jul 12
Fundraiser Tuesday: Friends of the Silvis Library, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 5pm Tue Jul 14
Brew Up to Clean Up, accepting gift baskets, gift cards, goods or services, and monetary… Stompbox Brewing, 5pm Wed Jul 15
Candles & Craft Beer, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 6pm Wed Jul 15
Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Wed Jul 15
Prairie State Legal Services Criminal Records Relief Clinic, Public Interest Law Initiative and Prairie State Legal Services are… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 1:30pm Wed Jul 15
Zoo Night, enjoy a longer day at the zoo, with last entrance… Niabi Zoo, 10am Thu Jul 16
General Trivia, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 8pm Fri Jul 17
Q-C History Hop: Hauberg Estate, join us for a tour of local cultural and historical… Hauberg Civic Center Mansion, 3pm Fri Jul 17
Chickawawa Tapping, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, noon Sat Jul 18
Joy March, taking inspiration from Iowa City’s Public Space One, our silly… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 10am Sat Jul 18
Popular Astronomy Club Night Sky Viewing, public observing will be held at the zoo on the… Niabi Zoo, Sat Jul 18
Sloth Day & Breakfast with the Sloth, enjoy a hearty breakfast, a special presentation, an exclusive tour… Niabi Zoo, 9am Sat Jul 18
Eclectic Market, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, noon Sun Jul 19
Adult Bingo, adults are invited to play bingo at the library and… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Mon Jul 20
Anime and Manga Trivia Night, test your knowledge of popular anime and manga series with… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 5pm Tue Jul 21
Fundraiser Tuesday: Corgis of the Quad Cities, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 5pm Tue Jul 21
Fleet Feet After-Sprints Party, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, Wed Jul 22
Niabi Zoo Members-Only Night, featuring free access to train rides, activities with prizes for… Niabi Zoo, 5:30pm Thu Jul 23
Bix Jazz & Family Jam, featuring live jazz performances by Ron Tegeler Trio and the… Kaiserslautern Square, 4pm Fri Jul 24
Music Bingo, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 8pm Fri Jul 24
Thunder from Down Under, direct from Las Vegas, the hottest Australian exports are renowned… The Rust Belt, 8pm Fri Jul 24
Bix Mix Street Party, July 24 & 25; step into the electrifying energy of… Downtown Davenport, Fri Jul 24 thru Sat Jul 25
Quarterly Book Sale, July 24 & 25; bag up great deals on books… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Fri Jul 24 thru Sat Jul 25
2026 Quad-City Times Bix 7, the 52nd running of this historic out-and-back race through downtown… Downtown Davenport, 8am Sat Jul 25
Motor Row Victory Lane, located on East 2nd Street from  Iowa to Perry ; the… Downtown Davenport, 9am Sat Jul 25
OWLT and About: Vander Veer Storytime and Genealogy Help, Miss Brittany will provide a storytime at 10am near the… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 10am Sat Jul 25
Quad Cities Comic Book Convention, featuring dealers from four states specializing in comic books new… Ramada Inn - Bettendorf, 10am Sat Jul 25
Kiwanis Club of East Moline-Silvis Summer Flea Market, proceeds benefit Children’s Therapy Center, QC Food Pantries, Scholarships, UTHS… Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 8am Sun Jul 26
Fundraiser Tuesday, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 5pm Tue Jul 28
Celebration Belle Riverboat Cruise w/ TJ Muller’s Jazz-O-Maniacs, cruise down the Mississippi while enjoying lunch and live music,… Celebration Belle Landing, 11am Fri Jul 31
August
First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Adoration at 7am and Holy Mass at 8am, with free… Holy Family Catholic Church, 7am Sat Aug 1
Outlying Areas
July
Maquoketa Farmers Market, on Tuesdays; featuring fresh, homemade, handmade baked goods, pork products,… Glovik Community Park, 4pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
North Prairie Flowers Hike, join our Iowa teacher extern for a hike in the… Effigy Mounds National Monument, 10am Sat Jul 11
Bumble Bee Bioblitz, join scientists and park staff to learn how to identify… Effigy Mounds National Monument, 9:30am Thu Jul 23
August
Cross Quarter Day Dawn Hike, join park rangers to hike to Fire Point and see… Effigy Mounds National Monument, 5am Sat Aug 1
Unspecified
July
2026 Red, White, & Boom!, at LeClaire Park, Schwiebert Riverfront Park, and Modern Woodmen Park; see… 6pm Fri Jul 3
Across the Starstream Premiere, debut of the sci-fi/tabletop/actual-play podcast using a game system based… Sat Jul 4
August
Across the Starstream, on the first Sat. of the month; a sci-fi/tabletop/actual-play podcast… Sat Aug 1
LECTURES
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Trader Broes, train to be a wolf of Wall Street without spending… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6pm Thu Jul 2
Career and College Counseling, on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college… East Moline Public Library, 3pm thru Thu Jul 30
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland, on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 3pm Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
How to Play American Mahjong Part 1, join Catherine Petersen, Scott Community College English Professor, for an… Moline Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 7
Ferrying on the Mississippi, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Reggie… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 7 thru Thu Jul 9
Forging a Nation with the Declaration of Independence: Vision and Resolve, this will discuss the drafting and significance of the Declaration… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Wed Jul 8
Forging a Nation with the Declaration of Independence: Vision and Resolve, this will discuss the drafting and significance of the Declaration… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6pm Wed Jul 8
The Importance of Pollinator, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, Wed Jul 8 thru Sat Jul 11
Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 1, with loads of visuals, Ellen Shapley begins her talk at… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 14
How to Play American Mahjong Part 2, join Catherine Petersen, Scott Community College English Professor, for an… Moline Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 14
History of the Sauk and Meskwaki Tribes in the Quad Cities Region, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Beth… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 14 thru Thu Jul 16
History of Port Byron, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, Wed Jul 15 thru Sat Jul 18
Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Military Records, we are learning about using military records in genealogy research;… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, noon Thu Jul 16
Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula, a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief,… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 11am Sat Jul 18
Vermicomposting Basics with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, learn the basics of vermicomposting and leave with your own… Bettendorf Public Library, 10:30am Sat Jul 18
Works Cited, discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable atmosphere;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Jul 18
Making Room for the River, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Anthony… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 21 thru Thu Jul 23
The Legends of Hero Street, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, Wed Jul 22 thru Sat Jul 25
AI in Small Business, there will be time for your personal questions after the… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, noon Fri Jul 24
Bix & Friends, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Josh… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 28 thru Thu Jul 30
Sylvan Island: Unique Creation & Present Uses, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, 6:30pm Wed Jul 29
August
Roosevelt’s Guns, firearms historian, Seth Isaacson from the Rock Island Auction House… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm Sat Aug 1
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: “Fable or Fact? Verifying Old Family Stories” with Sunny Morton, oin us to see if you can unravel your family… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 1pm Sat Aug 1
Sylvan Island: Unique Creation & Present Uses, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Sat Aug 1
Outlying Areas
July
Virtual Event – Open Heart, Open Mind: Contemplative Conversations, on the 1st Thu. of the month thru Nov. 5;… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6:30pm Thu Jul 2
Spirit Animals for You, led by Kathleen Colins; a profound opportunity to go deep… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 9am Sat Jul 11
Spirituality and Grace in our Wisdom Years, led by Sr. Kathleen Sadler, OSF; in our wisdom years…“we… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 9am Wed Jul 15
Virtual Event: Meeting Yourself in Every Season, led by Kat Bucciantini; a guided exploration of the emotional… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6pm Wed Jul 15
Virtual Event: Religion USA: Religion and Culture by Way of Time Magazine, led by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox, who explores religion and… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6pm Thu Jul 16
Climate Change Actions You Can Take to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, led by Ray Wolf; this retreat will provide ideas and… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 10am Fri Jul 17
Entering the Divine Feminine, led by Shannon Evans O’Brien; explore the Divine Feminine and… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 10am Sat Jul 25
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 30
We Do Not Care Club Meeting, this is a club for all women going through perimenopause,… Silvis Public Library, 3pm Fri Jul 3
Overeaters Anonymous, on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia,… Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, 9:30am Sat Jul 4 thru Sat Jul 25
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 6 thru Mon Jul 20
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 6 thru Mon Jul 20
Bettendorf City Council Meeting, recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Hall, 7pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 21
Silvis City Council Meeting, held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month;… Silvis City Hall, 6:30pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 21
Historical Society Meeting, meeting upstairs, all welcome; free; for information, call 309-523-3440… River Valley District Library, 7pm Wed Jul 8
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 8
Davenport City Council Meeting, the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 22
Moline Public Library Board Meeting, agendas are available prior to the meetings, minutes are available… Moline Public Library, noon Thu Jul 9
Rock Island Public Library Finance Committee Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10:30am Thu Jul 9
Rock Island City Council Meeting, Public Comment is held at the beginning of City Council… Rock Island City Hall, 5:45pm Mon Jul 13 thru Mon Jul 27
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 14 thru Tue Jul 28
Riverdale City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month;… Riverdale City Hall, 7pm Tue Jul 14 thru Tue Jul 28
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 14 thru Tue Jul 28
Coal Valley City Council Meeting, held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, 6pm Wed Jul 15
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 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 21
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 21
Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 4pm Thu Jul 23
August
Overeaters Anonymous, on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia,… Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, 9:30am Sat Aug 1
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 9
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 6 thru Mon Jul 20
Milan City Council Meeting, held on the first and third Monday of the month;… Milan Municipal Center, 5:30pm Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 20
Sherrard City Council Meeting, held on the second Monday of the month; for information,… Sherrard City Hall, 7pm Mon Jul 13
Geneseo City Council Meeting, meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information,… Geneseo City Council Chambers, 6pm Tue Jul 14
Village of Erie Board/City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information,… Village of Erie Office, 6pm Tue Jul 14
HEALTH
Classes, Lectures & Events
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Robert Young Center Care Coordination Drop-In, on Fridays; UnityPoint Health Robert Young Center Care Coordination is… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Somatic Yoga, led by Sanctuary Studios; a class in the Move It… Skinner Block Courtyard, 6pm Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 20
Movement Yoga, on Tuesdays; join MaryBeth Wood for a yoga session centered… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Chair Yoga, on Wednesdays; enjoy a guided yoga session with Mary Beth;… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Dance FIIT, led by Work the Floor Fitness; a class in the… Skinner Block Courtyard, 6pm Mon Jul 13 thru Mon Jul 27
Meet with a Care Coordinator, on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month; UnityPoint… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 15
Cultivating Mindfulness, with instructor Becky Nakashima Brooke; join us to cultivate mindfulness… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Sun Jul 19
Compassionate Friends Meeting, whether your family has had a child die at any… East Moline Public Library, 6pm Sat Jul 25
Soundscape Session, a relaxing experience using gentle, calming sounds, including crystal singing… Moline Public Library, 6pm Tue Jul 28
Services
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Pints and Paws Blood Drive, taking your four-legged friend for a walk, spending quality time… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 11am Thu Jul 9
SENIORS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Free Senior Day, all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as… Figge Art Museum, 10am Thu Jul 2
Monthly Member Breakfast Potluck, on the first Thu. of the month; CASI provides coffee,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8:30am Thu Jul 2
Random Acts of Kindness Club, on the first Thu. of the month; meet and work… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Thu Jul 2
Bags/Cornhole/Boards, on Thursdays; we have bags and boards for you to… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm thru Thu Jul 30
Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays; come together weekly for practice and fellowship to… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm thru Thu Jul 30
Card Embroidery, on Thursdays; learn how to create embroidery greeting cards; a… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am thru Thu Jul 30
Hand and Foot, on Thursdays; this game is related to Canasta and is… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm thru Thu Jul 30
Line Dancing: Intermediate, on Thursdays; learn all the latest moves in a fun… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am thru Thu Jul 30
Line Dancing: Master Class, on Thursdays; learn all the latest moves in a fun… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:15am thru Thu Jul 30
Silver Sneakers Classic, Tue. & Thu.; chair exercises can offer a seated routine… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am thru Thu Jul 30
Silver Sneakers Stability, Tue. & Thu.; 15-minute class designed to improve balance and… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9:45am thru Thu Jul 30
Low Impact Exercise, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), thru Fri Jul 31
Milestones AAA Meal Site, Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am thru Fri Jul 31
Walking CASI’s Main Street, Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8am thru Fri Jul 31
Zumba, Mon. & Fri. 10:15-11:15am, Thu. 8:45-9:45am; aerobic fitness exercise based… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), thru Fri Jul 31
Adult Coloring, on Fridays; come and color with friends; we will supply… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Afternoon Bingo, on Fridays; games played on hard cards for fun games… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Billiards, Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Euchre, on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:45pm Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; sing along to classic melodies and practice for… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre, on Fridays; bring your theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11am Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Chair Zumba, for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Drums Alive, fun, choreographed workouts to music using drumsticks, stability balls, and… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Euchre, on Mondays; learn to play for fun and prepare for… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Shuffleboard, on Mondays; join the fun of this low-impact activity providing… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Silver Linings Bell Choir, on Mondays; the group practices May thru September; the ability… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9:30am Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Mah Jongg, Mon. 10am, Tue. 1pm; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Mon Jul 6 thru Tue Jul 28
Tone & Walk, Mon. & Wed.; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8:30am Mon Jul 6 thru Wed Jul 29
Coffee & Conversations, senior citizens of retirement ages are invited to stop in… Bettendorf Public Library, 9am Tue Jul 7
Red Hat Club, on the first Tue. of the month; meeting locations vary;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Tue Jul 7
Canasta, on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Chair Yoga, on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9:30am Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Cribbage, on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Crocheting & Knitting, on Tuesdays; help make hats, scarves, and mittens for local… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Line Dancing: Beginner, on Tuesdays, 9-9:30am & 9:30-10am; learn all the latest moves… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Senior Technology Clinic, on Tuesdays; Mike Shinbori invites you to bring in tablets,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Silver Sneakers EnerChi, on Tuesdays; move through a slow-flowing sequence as you shift… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Grief Support Group, on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month; this… Family Restaurant, 9:30am Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 22
Beginner Mah Jongg, on Wednesdays; learn this fun game; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Bunco, on Wednesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Craft Wednesdays, join fellow crafters for a social time to work on… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Evening Bingo, on Wednesdays; cash prizes for each game with a progressive… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 5pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group), on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; this weight loss support… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:30am Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
T’ai Chi Ch’un, on Wednesdays; Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Senior Social Hour, socializing and activities for seniors in the LeClaire area; free;… LeClaire Community Library, 10am Tue Jul 14
Meet with a Care Coordinator, on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month; UnityPoint… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 15
Ballroom Dancing, join USA Dance for n active ballroom dance group that… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 6:30pm Fri Jul 17
Memory Circle, join us for crafts, games, activities, conversation, and more; free;… Bettendorf Public Library, 10:30am Tue Jul 28
KIDS’ STUFF
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Family Storytime: 4th of July Celebration, we’ll be making confetti poppers to celebrate the 250 years… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 2
Gray Matters Collective Meeting, monthly chapter meeting for anyone in high school; be a… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Thu Jul 2
Minecraft Trivia Night, join us for trivia about the farming game Minecraft’s mobs,… LeClaire Community Library, 5:30pm Thu Jul 2
Monster Society Presents: Supernatural Tales of Japan, for ages 8-12; the Monster Society is an elite secret… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Thu Jul 2
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the opportunity to read aloud to dogs from… Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 2
Ripley: Fire Station Five, discussion of Bruce W. Cameron’s book with the Big/Little Book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jul 2
Thursday Theater: Smurfs, enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen, with popcorn;… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 2
Tween Gaming, play on the library laptops or on the Nintendo Switch;… East Moline Public Library, 1pm thru Thu Jul 16
Children’s Summer Reading Program, thru July 25; get growing this summer at the Moline… Moline Public Library, thru Sat Jul 25
Teen Summer Reading Program, thru July 25; teens and tweens going into grades 6-12,… Moline Public Library, thru Sat Jul 25
Baby Playgroup, on Thursdays; babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10:30am thru Thu Jul 30
Lapsit Storytime, on Thursdays; special storytime for babies who are not yet… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am thru Thu Jul 30
Preschool Storytime, on Wednesdays and Thursdays; for ages 3-5; a celebration of… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am thru Thu Jul 30
Teen Role Playing, on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call… Bettendorf Public Library, 3:30pm thru Thu Jul 30
Teen Park + Read: Lindsay Park, join Claire at a different park each month this summer;… Lindsay Park, 10am Fri Jul 3
Imagination Station, on Fridays; enjoy stories, crafts, and more; free; for information… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Stories @ Main, on Fridays; best for children ages 1 to 5 years;… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Stories in the Gardens, on Fridays; join us in the Moline Library Gardens for… Moline Public Library, 10am Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Yoga and Stories in the Park, on Fridays; ; free; for information, call 563-326-7832… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 9am Fri Jul 3 thru Fri Jul 31
Kidstock Music Camp 2, thru July 11; the camps give young musicians, ages 8-18,… Common Chord, noon Mon Jul 6
Make a Mini Snake Plant, use recycled materials, tape, and paint to create a tiny… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Mon Jul 6
Niabi Zoo Camp: Biological Bonds for Ages 10-13 - Session 5, thru July 10; campers will learn to develop their own… Niabi Zoo, 9am Mon Jul 6
PNG: Teen Digital Art (Tayasui Sketches App), teens can learn how to create digital art using iPads… East Moline Public Library, 1pm Mon Jul 6
PNG: Tween Digital Art (Tayasui Sketches App), teens can learn how to create digital art using iPads… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 6
Pokemon Go 10th Anniversary Party, celebrate ten years of Pokemon Go with us as we… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 4pm Mon Jul 6
Storytime with a Splash!, join us for stories and songs in the summer sun… Moline Public Library, 10am Mon Jul 6
Adventures in Storytime, join us for a fun time of adventures through stories;… East Moline Public Library, Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
PokéMonday: Pokémon Go at the Park!, on Mondays; meet your youth librarians at the park for… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Pre-K Prep Storytime, on Mondays; for ages 3-5; designed especially to give children… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Tales for Tots, on Mondays; an enriching literacy experience designed for children ages… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Mon Jul 6 thru Mon Jul 27
Bingo, enjoy rounds of Bingo at the library for a chance… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Tue Jul 7
Kids’ Advisory Board, for ages 7 and 10; KAB members will meet once a… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 5pm Tue Jul 7
PNG: Teen Digital Art (Tayasui Sketches App), teens going into high school can learn how to create… East Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Jul 7
Starrytime, for ages 2-5, with all ages welcome; we’ll be focusing… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 7
Teen Book Release Party: Heartstopper Vol. 6, celebrate the end of the Heartstopper series with a special… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Tue Jul 7
Teen Tuesday: No-Bake Cheesecake, learn how to make no-bake cheesecake; free; for information, e-mail… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 7
Toddler Playgroup, on Tuesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10:30am Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
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 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Walkers & Wigglers Storytime, on Tuesdays; best for children ages 18 months to 4 years;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28
Audio and Craft, ages 9-13 are welcome to hang out and craft at… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Wed Jul 8
Bedtime Books, a cozy evening storytime; we’ll share gentle bedtime stories perfect… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Wed Jul 8
Books on the Blacktop: Walcott, the Outreach Wheeled Library (OWL) is coming to your neighborhood… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Wed Jul 8
Fun With Photography @ Watts-Midtown, have fun with digital cameras (digicams) and learn the basics… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Wed Jul 8
Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch, for ages 5 & under with a caregiver;; toddlers can… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 11am Wed Jul 8
Pipe Cleaner Flowers at Hampton Heritage Center, the library will be in Hampton for a fun afternoon… East Moline Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 8
Pop-Up Mini Golf, Pop-up Games will transform our meeting rooms into a mini… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 8
QC Botanical: Plants Bus, learn about and explore plants with the QC Botanical Center;… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Wed Jul 8
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: 3rd-5th Grade Division, go head-to-head against fellow gamers and smash the competition; free;… Moline Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 8
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: 6th-8th Grade Division, go head-to-head against fellow gamers and smash the competition; free;… Moline Public Library, 2pm Wed Jul 8
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: High School Division, go head-to-head against fellow gamers and smash the competition; free;… Moline Public Library, 3pm Wed Jul 8
Teen Movie, teens in high school are invited to enjoy a movie… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Wed Jul 8
D&D Roleplay Club, grab your dice for Dungeons & Dragons roleplay club; we’re… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 22
Summer Craft Series, on Wednesdays; join Miss Christie and make a new summer… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Toddler Playgroup, on Wednesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Walkers & Wigglers Storytime, on Wednesdays; best for children ages 18 months to 4… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Wed Jul 8 thru Wed Jul 29
Bad Art, let your creativity flow and create a masterpiece, or a… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Thu Jul 9
Ballet Quad Cities: Dance Me a Story, Emily Kate Long from Ballet Quad Cities will read “Mississippi”… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Thu Jul 9
Books on the Blacktop: Truman, the Outreach Wheeled Library (OWL) is coming to your neighborhood… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Thu Jul 9
Create With the Figge, Kelsey V. from the Figge Art Museum will give a… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 9
D&D Character Creation, join D&D expert Miriam Hobart as she guides us through… Bettendorf Public Library, 5:30pm Thu Jul 9
Family Storytime: Rocks, ages 6-11 join us for story time and a craft… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 9
International Snack Tasting, sample snacks from around the world, guess which country the… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 9
OWLT and About: Party in the Park, enjoy food, entertainment, and a variety of activities for the… Emeis Park, 5:30pm Thu Jul 9
Tales for Tots, on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Thu Jul 9
Thursday Theater: The Bad Guys 2, enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen, with popcorn;… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 9
Kids Book Club: Graphic Novel Edition, recommended for ages 9–12; July’s book is “Stepping Stones” by Lucy Kinsley;… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Fri Jul 10
Pretend Play: Time Traveler, we’re celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday; ages 0-5 can… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Fri Jul 10
Shadowland Serpentry, Jonathan and Paulina will bring 8-10 of their incredible reptiles… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10:30am Fri Jul 10
Shadowland Serpentry, Jonathan and Paulina will bring 8-10 of their incredible reptiles… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 1pm Fri Jul 10
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 10 thru Fri Jul 31
Basic Kids Martial Arts & Life Skills for Kids Ages 3-7, with a focus on Team Phoenix Martial Arts’ core life… Moline Public Library, 1pm Sat Jul 11
Basic Kids Martial Arts & Life Skills for Kids Ages 7 & Up, with a focus on Team Phoenix Martial Arts’ core life… Moline Public Library, 2pm Sat Jul 11
Book Buddies: Planes, ages 0-5 join us for this planes-themed story time and… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Sat Jul 11
Dog Tales, ages 3 & up join us for a pup-themed storytime;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Sat Jul 11
Farm to Fable STEM Experiments, do experiments from five Fairy Tales; build a house strong… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Sat Jul 11
Krafty Kids: Tic Tac Toe, ages 6-11 join us at the library to make your… Silvis Public Library, 3pm Sat Jul 11
Nature Pinch Pots, create a unique pinch pot using clay and dried flowers;… East Moline Public Library, 10am Sat Jul 11
Pokémon Club, an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts (ages 6-12) to battle, share,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Jul 11
Read to a Dog, QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Sat Jul 11
Seed Bomb Making on the Discovery Bus, kids can learn about seeds and create a seed bomb… East Moline Public Library, Sat Jul 11
Child’s Play, on Saturdays; designed for ages 2-6, stories followed by an… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Sat Jul 11 thru Sat Jul 25
Lego Club, on Saturdays; enjoy a morning of free building; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 11:30am Sat Jul 11 thru Sat Jul 25
Books on the Blacktop: Fillmore, the Outreach Wheeled Library (OWL) is coming to your neighborhood… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Mon Jul 13
Dungeon Delvers: Summer Sessions, this program is perfect for anyone in 6th - 8th… Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 13
Make a Mini Succulent, use polymer clay to sculpt a tiny succulent plant; succulents… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Mon Jul 13
Niabi Zoo Camp: Linking Life for Ages 8-9 - Session 6, thru July 17; campers will learn to develop their own… Niabi Zoo, 9am Mon Jul 13
PNG: Tween Digital Art (Sketchbook App), tweens going into 5th-8th grade can learn how to create digital… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 13
Summer Skill Builders for Grades 6-9, thru July 16; students will attend three classes: Canva and… Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 1pm Mon Jul 13
Teen Resin Jewelry, teens in high school are invited to make jewelry with… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Mon Jul 13
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Northwest Park, 5:30pm Mon Jul 13
Mobile Mondays, on Mondays; the Moline Public Library Van will be out… Moline Public Library, 11am Mon Jul 13 thru Mon Jul 27
Stories in the Park, on Mondays; join us during the summer in a different… Moline Public Library, 10am Mon Jul 13 thru Mon Jul 27
Button Making DIY, create a pinback button by drawing your own design, or… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 10am Tue Jul 14
Figge Art for Kids, join an art educator from the Figge Art Museum for… Bettendorf Public Library, noon Tue Jul 14
Figge Art for Kids, join an art educator from the Figge Art Museum for… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Tue Jul 14
PNG: Teen Digital Art (Sketchbook App), teens can learn how to create digital art using iPads… East Moline Public Library, Tue Jul 14
Paws to Read with QCCAN, boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified… Moline Public Library, 6pm Tue Jul 14
QC Botanical Center Presents: Miniature Greenhouse Planting, the QC Botanical Center will be here planting miniature greenhouses;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm Tue Jul 14
Story Time in the Park, at Friendship Park; the event will include a story, songs,… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Tue Jul 14
Teen Advisory Board, TAB Members volunteer, organize and participate in teen programming, and… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 14
Teen Book Release Party: Gilded Blade by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, teens are welcome to craft, snack, and play trivia at… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Tue Jul 14
Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board, join us to chat about all the inner workings of… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 14
Sensory Playtime, ages 0-5 can enjoy different sensory stations in the children’s… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Tue Jul 14 thru Tue Jul 28
Anime Club: Taiyaki, learn about Yatai, or Japanese food stalls, and make some… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Wed Jul 15
Baby Rave, just because you’re under the age of 5 does not… Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Jul 15
Boba and Books Teen Book Club, enjoy Boba tea and other refreshments while we discuss “The Outsiders,”… Moline Public Library, 2pm Wed Jul 15
Books on the Blacktop: Madison, the Outreach Wheeled Library (OWL) is coming to your neighborhood… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Wed Jul 15
Builders Club, we will have Legos, magnetic tiles, and other building blocks… East Moline Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 15
Facebook Fan Club: Stardew Valley Edition, tweens and teens in grades 4-8 are encouraged to share… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Wed Jul 15
Kid Rave, work out those wiggles to electronic music the whole family… Moline Public Library, 1pm Wed Jul 15
Learn about Soil from a Civil Engineer, join us for a special visit from a local civil… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 3:30pm Wed Jul 15
Learn about Soil from a Civil Engineer, join us for a special visit from a local civil… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Wed Jul 15
PNG Forensics: Blood Splatter, learn how forensic scientists use blood splatter analysis to solve… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Jul 15
Quad City Botanical Center Plant Discovery Bus, explore unique seeds and plant your very own; the Plant… Bettendorf Public Library, 3pm Wed Jul 15
Storytime in the Park: Mitchell Park, this week we will be at Mitchell Park; if the… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Wed Jul 15
Summer Pokémon Club, a club just for fans of Pokémon to hang out… Moline Public Library, 5pm Wed Jul 15
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Moline Browning Field, 5pm Wed Jul 15
Create Your Own Miniature Greenhouse with Quad City Botanical Center, explore the wonderful world of seeds by creating your very… Moline Public Library, 1pm Thu Jul 16
Da Vinci Kids, ages 3-6 use foil to create art as we learn… Moline Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 16
Family Storytime: Therapy Dogs, ages 6-11 join us for a special storytime and craft;… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 16
Nahant Marsh Presents Snake Science, learning about how snakes live can help people feel more… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 11am Thu Jul 16
Not So Creepy Crawlies!, visiting us this week is the National Mississippi River Museum… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Thu Jul 16
OWLT and About: Party in the Park, enjoy food, entertainment, and a variety of activities for the… Lindsay Park, 5:30pm Thu Jul 16
Read to a Dog, QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Thu Jul 16
Thursday Theater – The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants, enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen, with popcorn;… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 16
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Thu Jul 16
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Fri Jul 17
Book Buddies: Kindness, ages 0-5 join us for this kindness-themed storytime and activity;… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Sat Jul 18
Full STEAM Ahead: Mechanical Hand, we will be creating a mechanical hand using card stock… Silvis Public Library, 3pm Sat Jul 18
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium: Ocean Odyssey Touch Tank, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will be here… Moline Public Library, 10am Sat Jul 18
Teen DIY: Seed Paper, with seeds in it! Join Claire and special guest Taylor,… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Sat Jul 18
Teen Leadership Committee, TLC is a group of enthusiastic teenagers collaborating with library… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Jul 18
Toadally Awesome Amphibians, explore the amazing world of amphibians; Lenora Hagen invites you… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am Sat Jul 18
Eco Art Camp, thru July 26; ages 5-9 can join us for a weeklong morning… Quad City Botanical Center, 9am Mon Jul 20
Make a Mini Cactus, make your very own faux cactus using painted rocks; registration… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Mon Jul 20
Niabi Zoo Camp: Rockin’ Relations for Ages 6-7 - Session 7 AM, thru July 24; campers will learn to develop their own… Niabi Zoo, 9am Mon Jul 20
Niabi Zoo Camp: Rockin’ Relations for Ages 6-7 - Session 7 PM, thru July 24; campers will learn to develop their own… Niabi Zoo, 1pm Mon Jul 20
OWL School Visit: John F. Kennedy Catholic School, the Outreach Wheeled Library (OWL) is coming to John F.… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 11:30am Mon Jul 20
PNG littleBits, grades 5-12 use snap circuits to build a custom design;… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Jul 20
PNG: Tween Digital Art (Procreate App), tweens going into 5th-8th grade can learn how to create digital… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 20
Rockin and Reading with Leonardo, the musician performs a humorous high energy concert that entertains,… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10:30am Mon Jul 20
Teen Book + Club: Influencer by Adam Cesare, free copies of the book and extras will be given… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Mon Jul 20
Young Adventurer’s Club: Summer Session, play Dungeons and Dragons this summer at the library; free;… Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 20
Figge Art For Teens, join an art educator from the Figge Art Museum for… Bettendorf Public Library, 12:30pm Tue Jul 21
PNG: Teen Digital Art (Procreate App), teens can learn how to create digital art using iPads… East Moline Public Library, Tue Jul 21
Teen Tuesday: Bath Bombs, join us to make some bath bombs; refreshments will be… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 21
The Bad Seed Storytime with Iowa State University, ISU will join us to present a special storytime featuring… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 21
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Jul 21
Wildfire, for ages 8-12; a discussion of Breena Bard’s book with… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 5pm Tue Jul 21
Animal Crossing Meet-Up, bring your Nintendo Switch with your copy of Animal Crossing:… Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm Wed Jul 22
Ballet Quad Cities: Dance with Me, the professional dancers will delight us with a story; free;… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Wed Jul 22
Homemade Bird Feeders @ Watts-Midtown, learn how to make a homemade bird feeder; this will… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Wed Jul 22
Homemade Bird Feeders @ Watts-Midtown, learn how to make a homemade bird feeder; this will… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 3:30pm Wed Jul 22
Middle School Anime Club: Summer Festival, stop by the Library Gardens for fun Japanese festival games,… Moline Public Library, 5pm Wed Jul 22
Storytime in the Park: Fire Station Tot Lot, this week we will be at the Fire Station Tot… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Wed Jul 22
Teen Summer Bingo, teens in high school can enjoy some rounds of Bingo… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Wed Jul 22
Tween Role Playing Group: Kids on Bikes, join your friends and make new ones as the youth… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Wed Jul 22
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… River Valley District Library, 2pm Wed Jul 22
Family Storytime: WQPT-PBS, ages 6-11 join us special story time; we will have… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 23
Hunger Games Training, test your skills by participating in Hunger Games training; games,… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 23
Jason Kollum’s Great Big Bubble Show, featuring caterpillar bubbles, fidget spinner bubbles, fog-filled bubble volcanos, and… Moline Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 23
Stretchy Storytime, ages 3-6 with an adult explore the magic of storytime… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 23
Swords & Roses: In Search of Buried Treasure, visiting us this week is Swords & Roses, a group… LeClaire Community Library, 2pm Thu Jul 23
Teen Movie + Craft: Jurassic World Rebirth, let’s watch 2025’s PG-13-rated Jurassic World Rebirth; we will also… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2:30pm Thu Jul 23
The Great Big Bubble Show with Jason Kollum, marvel at bubble caterpillars, carousels, volcanoes, and even bubbles filled with… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Thu Jul 23
Thursday Theater: Hoppers, screening of Disney/Pixar’s animated-comedy hit; with free popcorn; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 23
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 23
First Chapter Book Club: Middle Grade Title, teens and tweens ages 10-18 are welcome to hang out… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Fri Jul 24
Kids Club: Bean Mosaics, grades K-5 can make an art piece out of beans;… East Moline Public Library, 1pm Fri Jul 24
Storytime & Snacks: Chickens, we’re exploring farm animals with a Chicken storytime; afterward we’ll… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Fri Jul 24
Lego Club: Fruits, for ages 6011; put your skills to the test and… Silvis Public Library, 3pm Sat Jul 25
Sensory Session: Fruits, ages 0-5 join us for our story time and play… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Sat Jul 25
Visit with Alpacas and Sheep from McCarty’s Corner Farm, this event will feature animals from McCarty’s growing herd of… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Sat Jul 25
Kidstock Music Camp 3, thru Aug. 1; the camps give young musicians, ages 8-18,… Common Chord, noon Mon Jul 27
Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons, kids who want to participate need to know how to… Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 27
Make a Mini Beaded Plant, use wire, glass-beads, and a pot to create a plant… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Mon Jul 27
Niabi Zoo Camp: Animals & Me for Ages 4-5 - Session 8 AM, thru June 5; campers will learn to develop their own… Niabi Zoo, 9:30am Mon Jul 27
Niabi Zoo Camp: Animals & Me for Ages 4-5 - Session 8 PM, thru June 5; campers will learn to develop their own… Niabi Zoo, 1pm Mon Jul 27
PNG: Tween Digital Art (Procreate Dreams App), tweens going into 5th-8th grade can learn how to create digital… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 27
Teen Gaming, join us in the Teen Vault for some afternoon gaming… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Mon Jul 27
Minecraft Terrariums, fans of farming game Minecraft can craft jar terrariums with… LeClaire Community Library, 5:30pm Tue Jul 28
PNG: Teen Digital Art (Procreate Dreams App), teens can learn how to create digital art using iPads… East Moline Public Library, Tue Jul 28
Teen Food Fight: Ultimate Unique Fruit Taste Test, taste test tons of unique fruits at this food fight… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Tue Jul 28
Teen Tuesday: Movie Night, we will vote on what movie we will watch; refreshments… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 28
Cookie Tasting Competition, vote for which cookie you think is the bets; try… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Wed Jul 29
Nahant Marsh: Trees and Leaves, we will learn about trees and leaves and the importance… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Wed Jul 29
PNG Forensics: Chromatography, learn how forensic scientists study colors to solve crimes; free;… Moline Public Library, 3pm Wed Jul 29
Paper Making for Kids @ Watts-Midtown, participants will learn the basics of paper making and be… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 3:30pm Wed Jul 29
Paper Making for Kids @ Watts-Midtown, participants will learn the basics of paper making and be… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Wed Jul 29
Storytime in the Park: Butterworth Park, this week we will be at Butterworth Park; if the… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Wed Jul 29
Teen No-Sew Avocado Pillow Craft, teens in high school can make their own avocado pillow;… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Wed Jul 29
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Butterworth Center, 5pm Wed Jul 29
Family Storytime: Craft Night, ages 6-11 join us for a night of crafts; free;… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 30
Make Your Own Zine, for ages 8-12; find out what zines are and why… Moline Public Library, 10am Thu Jul 30
OWLT and About: Party in the Park, enjoy food, entertainment, and a variety of activities for the… Duck Creek Park, 5:30pm Thu Jul 30
Thursday Theater: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, screening of the animated-comedy smash; popcorn included; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 30
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 30
Wapsi River Center: Birds of Prey, visiting us this week is the Wapsi River Environmental Education… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Thu Jul 30
Storytime & Snacks: Sweet Treats, explore sugary snacks with a Sweet Treat storytime; afterward snack… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Fri Jul 31
Summer Reading Send Off w/ QC Clown Around, ages 6-11 join us for face painting and balloon twisting… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Fri Jul 31
Teen Library Lock-in, we’’ll play flashlight tag in the book stacks, learn about… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Fri Jul 31
August
Adventures in Storytime, join us for a fun time of adventures through stories;… East Moline Public Library, 10am Sat Aug 1
Teen Leadership Committee, TLC)is a group of enthusiastic teenagers collaborating with library staff… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Aug 1
Outlying Areas
July
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Galesburg Public Library, 10am Thu Jul 2
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Sherrard Public Library, 3pm Thu Jul 16