VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
America 250: Focus with Artist Beth Lipman, held in conjunction with the “A Golden Age for Whom”… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jul 30
Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick, thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden… Quad City International Airport Gallery, thru Fri Jul 31
August
Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick, thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden… Quad City International Airport Gallery, Sat Aug 1 thru Mon Aug 31
Highlights Tour, taking a tour of the galleries with one of our… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Sun Aug 2 thru Sun Aug 16
Coloring Café, enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 18
Louise Nevelson: Light & Shadow, discussion of Laurie Wilson’s book in the Art Lovers Book… Figge Art Museum, 12:30pm Wed Aug 5
Free Senior Day, all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as… Figge Art Museum, 10am Thu Aug 6
Music & Makers Night: Celebrating All Wonder Women, join Figge Co-Senior Curator Vanessa Sage for a special 6pm… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Aug 6
Style Through the Ages Tour, taking a tour of the galleries with one of our… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Sun Aug 9
Artist Reception: Collleen McCarty-Tomlinson and Connie Sherman, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; meet McCarty-Tomlinson… Quad City Arts Center, 5pm Thu Aug 13
Arts Alley Block Party, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; with live… Arts Alley, 5pm Thu Aug 13
Music & Makers Night: What’s Hot with Glass, enjoy live music in the Figge Café featuring Randy Leasman,… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Aug 13
American Devil Sound, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; Regan Hatfield,… Kaiserslautern Square, 9:30pm Fri Aug 14
Made Market QC, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; a vibrant,… Downtown Davenport, 10am Sat Aug 15
Music and Makers Series: Discovering Abstract Art, enjoy live music in the Figge Café with Jordan Danielsen,… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Aug 20
Water, Water Everywhere Tour, taking a tour of the galleries with one of our… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Sun Aug 23
Music and Makers Series: Golden Age for Whom?, enjoy live music in the Figge Café with Mo &… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Aug 27
Animals at the Museum Tour, taking a tour of the galleries with one of our… Figge Art Museum, 2pm Sun Aug 30
September
Coloring Café, enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Tue Sep 1
Last Light: How Six Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph, discussion of Richard Lacayo’s book in the Art Lovers Book… Figge Art Museum, 12:30pm Wed Sep 2
Free Senior Day, all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as… Figge Art Museum, 10am Thu Sep 3
The Dark Market, a day for the eclectic, the dark, the macabre… Wake Brewing Company, noon Sat Sep 5
Outlying Areas
July
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 30
Art Bites at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Ioway in America, Patt Murphy Murphy is an elder and member of the… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 12:15pm Wed Aug 5
Janu Gems Trunk Show, wholesale beads, gemstones, and fresh water pearls; these items are… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Aug 8
Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery, explore eight brand-new sculptures as part of our Sculpture Walk… RB&W Park, noon Sat Aug 29
September
Fall 2026 Good Makers Market, Sep. 4 & 5; purchase handmade artisan goods, score some… Cedar County Fairgrounds, Fri Sep 4 thru Sat Sep 5
Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours, Sat, & Sun.; tours begin at noon on the hour… Grant Wood Studio, noon Sat Sep 5 thru Sun Sep 6
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
Scott & Rock Island Counties
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
Bicycle Worlds, thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban… Quad City Arts Center, thru Fri Aug 7
Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman, thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s… Figge Art Museum, thru Sun Aug 16
Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space, thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate… Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, thru Thu Aug 20
A Golden Age for Whom?, thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists… Figge Art Museum, thru Mon Sep 7
Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art, thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks… Figge Art Museum, thru Mon Sep 7
Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America, thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of… Figge Art Museum, thru Mon Sep 7
Corn Zone, thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of… Figge Art Museum, thru Mon Sep 7
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 Mon Sep 7
Ana Mendieta: Traces, thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used… Figge Art Museum, Sat Aug 29 thru Mon Sep 7
44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition, thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living… Figge Art Museum, Sat Sep 5 thru Mon Sep 7
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 30
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 30
Art in Roman Life, thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels,… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Mon Sep 7
Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection, thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Mon Sep 7
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon, thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Mon Sep 7
Marvin Cone: An American Vision, thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Mon Sep 7
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker, thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Mon Sep 7
Muscatine & the Civil War, thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict… Muscatine Art Center, thru Mon Sep 7
Visions of America: The Nation at 250, thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru Mon Sep 7
Classes
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
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
Under the Sea for Ages 6-8, thru Aug. 6, with instructor Annie Peters; artists will explore… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Mon Aug 3
Wildlife Wonders for Ages 9-12, thru Aug. 6, with instructor Laura Warner; whether you’re an… Figge Art Museum, 9am Mon Aug 3
August Pottery Wheel Bootcamp, Tuesdays thru Aug. 25, with instructor Laura Warner; students will… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Tue Aug 4
Book Stack String Art, join Mindy Mathews for some book stack string art fun;… Moline Public Library, 5:30pm Wed Aug 5
Quilled Miniatures, Fridays thru Aug. 28; with instructor Ranjani Gopikrishna; bring tiny… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Fri Aug 7
Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting, the library’s laser is an Epilog Fusion Edge 24, a… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Aug 8
Sew Much Fun: Upcycled Jean Bag, create a handy bag out of an old pair of… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10:30am Sat Aug 8
Sublimation Station: Wind Spinner, create a wind spinner for your garden or home using… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 5:30pm Mon Aug 10
The Book Was Better: Polymer Clay Creations, Tuesdays thru Sept. 1, with instructor Evan Harden; taking inspiration… Figge Art Museum, 5pm Tue Aug 11
Digital Art Drop-in, join us for this drop-in hour where participants can use… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Tue Aug 11 thru Tue Aug 25
3D Design with Tinkercad, participants aged 10 and up will learn how to use… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Wed Aug 12
Floral Arrangement Class, join Two Chicks and Flower Cart for a fun night… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Aug 12
New Beginnings Vision Boards, join Narratives QC at the East Moline Public Library in a… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Thu Aug 13
Textured Painting at Hampton Heritage Center, stop by to learn how to make a textured painting;… East Moline Public Library, 1pm Thu Aug 13
Adult Arts & Crafts: Sass & Snark Magnets, join us in making funny magnets to remind you not… Silvis Public Library, 3pm Fri Aug 14
Adult DIY: Drawing and Coloring with Plant Patents, learn the interesting history of plant patents through this interactive… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2:30pm Fri Aug 14
DIY Butterfly Garland Craft, all ages can make their own butterfly garland out of… East Moline Public Library, 1pm Sat Aug 15
Adult Knitting Circle, whether you are in the middle of a project or… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Mon Aug 17
MPL Makers Club: Dried Flower Bouquet Hoop, create your own beautiful dried flower bouquet hoop; we’ll be… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Thu Aug 20
Crafts for Adults: Woodburning, use a handheld woodburning tool to decorate a box; patterns… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Aug 22
Sublimation Station: Magnets, on Mondays; with sublimation, you can put photorealistic images onto… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 5:30pm Mon Aug 24 thru Mon Aug 31
Intuitive Painting with Atticus, with instructor Atticus Norman; students will be encouraged to get… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Wed Aug 26
Adult DIY: Mushroom Wreath, you will paint your mushrooms and add them to your… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6pm Thu Aug 27
Fall Card-Making with Donna Banta, craft cards for the fall holidays with Donna Banta; all… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Sat Aug 29
Punch Needle for Beginners, punch needling is an embroidery technique that uses a hollow,… East Moline Public Library, noon Sat Aug 29
Paper Lantern Painting Craft, we made the papier-mâché lanterns back in June, so come… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 6pm Mon Aug 31
September
Quilled Mandala, Fridays thru Sept. 25; with instructor Ranjani Gopikrishna; create stunning,… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Fri Sep 4
Outlying Areas
August
Lygia Celebration Pendant, with instructor Karen Kubby; use Toho seed beads, peyote stitch… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Aug 1
Swirl & Vortex Boro Marbles, with instructor Dakota Osegera; use clear solid boro glass rods… Beadology Iowa, 1pm Sun Aug 2
Netted Bead Bracelet through Kirkwood, with instructor Karen Kubby; master this quick and easy netting… Beadology Iowa, 1pm Fri Aug 7
Metal Chain and Clasp Making, with instructor Maggie Joynt; make a metal chain with a… Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Aug 9
“Lamb-work” Sheep-Two Breeds, with instructor Karen Kubby; make a top drilled sheep that… Beadology Iowa, 2pm Sat Aug 15
Pearl & Copper Wrapped Bracelet, with instructor Cheryl Weatherford; in this improved version of this… Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Aug 16
Pearl Knotting through Kirkwood, with instructor Emma Folsom; learn the secrets of making pearl… Beadology Iowa, 1pm Thu Aug 20
Friday Night Out: Citrus Beaded Charms, with instructor Emma Folsom; follow a pattern to make flat… Beadology Iowa, 5:30pm Fri Aug 21
Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing, with instructor Charlie Jakowchuk; this class emphasizes professional stringing and… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Aug 22
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework, with instructor Karen Kubby; learn to make earrings for yourself… Beadology Iowa, 2pm Sat Aug 22
Snake Weave Bracelet with Beads, with instructor Zanetta Hoehle; learn or hone your snake weave… Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Aug 23
Captured Pearl Earrings, with instructor Karen Kubby; learn to use a pattern by… Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Aug 29
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
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 Magnolia - 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, 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 - Taylor Goyette, 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, 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
H. Kanzaki - Apri Orion - Nick Y-S - Samuel P. (5pm), a free outdoor vinyl DJ dance party with some of… Rozz-Tox, 5pm 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
Larry & Joe (6pm), Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Mon Aug 3
Brad Paisley, the chart-topping, Grammy-winning country-music superstar performs a grandstand concert for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Tue Aug 4
Official Claire - Folk Options (6pm), concert with the Chicago-based indie rocker, featuring a set by… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue Aug 4
Keith Urban, the chart-topping, Grammy-winning country-music superstar performs a grandstand concert for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Wed Aug 5
Blues Deluxe, event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Aug 6
Jessie Murph - Stella Lefty, the country-pop singer/songwriters perform a grandstand concert for the Mississippi… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Thu Aug 6
Totes McGotes (6:30pm), event in the Bettendorf Public Library’s Summer Concert Series; bring… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Aug 6
A Little More Blue w/ Benjamin, selections from newly purchased records, recent Rozz-Tox performers, and old… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Aug 7
Live at 5: Chris Avey Band, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Aug 7
Tucker Wetmore - Braxton Keith, the Billboard-charting country singer/songwriters perform a grandstand concert for the… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Fri Aug 7
Velvet Suns, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Aug 7
10 of Soul, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Aug 8
Goo Goo Dolls - Neon Trees, the touring rock musicians perform a grandstand concert for the… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Sat Aug 8
Goodbye June, concert with the rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, composed of… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat Aug 8
Heart of the Dancefloor w/ Higgy, our guy is back in the QC for a bit… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Aug 8
Ryan Bizarri (5pm) - Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls (6pm), event in the Chillin’ in the Courtyard concert series; bring… Skinner Block Courtyard, 5pm Sat Aug 8
Neal McCoy - Craig Morgan, the touring country musicians perform a grandstand concert for the… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Sun Aug 9
Rob Leines & the Filthy Heathens - Julianna Zachariou (6pm), concert with the touring indie rockers, featuring a set by… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sun Aug 9
The Detour Band (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Aug 9
Dogs in a Pile, jam-band concert with guitarist Jimmy Law, guitarist Brian Murray,  keyboardist… The Redstone Room, 8pm Wed Aug 12
10 of Soul (6:30pm), event in the Bettendorf Public Library’s Summer Concert Series; bring… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Aug 13
Adam Greuel & the Space Burritos, concert in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; free… RIBCO, 9pm Thu Aug 13
Funktastic 5, event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Aug 13
Glurge (8pm) - Prison (9pm), the indie musicians perform an engagement in the 2026 Alternating… Raccoon Motel, 8pm Thu Aug 13
Clay Walker, the chart-topping country-music superstar performs on his "Doin’ What I… Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 8pm Fri Aug 14
Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Aug 14
Lauren Anderson (12:30pm) - Jenny Lynn Stacy (8:30pm) - The Forty Twos (10pm), concerts in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; free… RIBCO, 12:30pm Fri Aug 14
Live at 5: Heads in Motion, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Aug 14
The Go Rounds (8pm) - Julianna Joy (9:15pm) - Gordi (10:15pm), the indie musicians perform an engagement in the 2026 Alternating… Raccoon Motel, 8pm Fri Aug 14
Got Your Six - Electric Shock, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Aug 15
Julianna Joy (6pm) - Gordi (7pm) - Carriers (8:15pm) - Lydia Loveless (9:30pm) - Reilly Downes & the Acid Cowboys (10:45pm), the indie musicians perform an engagement in the 2026 Alternating… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sat Aug 15
Bluegrass on the Grass: Railroad Earth - Yonder Mountain String Band - Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild (6pm), surrounded by blooms, trees, and fellow music lovers, you’ll experience… Quad City Botanical Center, 6pm Sun Aug 16
Red Dirt Road (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Aug 16
Goldpine - Zoe Cummins - Olivia Rudeen (6pm), concert with the powerhouse Nashville duo Benjamin and Kassie Wilson,… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Mon Aug 17
Stacie Antonel - Sophie Gault (6pm), concert with the artist who creates Americana music, blending classic… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue Aug 18
I-Rock 93.5 – 7 Freakin’ Years of Hard Rock: Eva Under Fire - Alborn - Autumn Kings - Left on Red (6:30pm), celebration concert featuring the rockers whose “Blow” [feat. Spencer Charnas… The Rust Belt, 6:30pm Thu Aug 20
Robert Randolph: Redstone Room Opening Night, known for his electrifying gospel/blues performances and genre-defying sound, River… The Redstone Room, 8pm Thu Aug 20
Bussy Queen Power Trip - Recess - Shear Image, concert with the Black Kweer Punk Trio from Chicago, featuring… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Aug 21
Culture Bright Summer Series & Art of the Brew: Lorrie Morgan - Suzy Bogguss - Angela Meyer Duo (6pm), experience an evening of country music and craft beer with… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Fri Aug 21
Far Out 283, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Aug 21
Live at 5: Einstein’s Sister, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Aug 21
Motherless - Embittered, featuring Stavros Giannopoulos and Alex Klein (Atlas Moth) and Gary… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Aug 21
Polyrhythms’ 12th-Annual Bill Bell Jazz & Heritage Festival: Nina Nichol Little, featuring a 5pm reception, 6-7:30pm black authors’ forum, and 8pm… Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 8pm Fri Aug 21
Motley Scrue, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Aug 22
Polyrhythms’ 12th-Annual Bill Bell Jazz & Heritage Festival: James Culver & the Kuchina Collective (4pm) - Pippi & Daniel Music Experience (5:30pm) - Erech Bruce Music (7:30pm), featuring noon vendors, a book fair, drumming dancing, and DJ… Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 4pm Sat Aug 22
Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops: The Best Of The Who, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of The… LeClaire Park, 7:30pm Sat Aug 22
Russ Baum, the artist brings his high-energy “Folk/Rock/Ska’Mericana” sound to RIBCO; $10-15… RIBCO, 8:30pm Sat Aug 22
Sons of Legion, the rockers perform on their Soul to SØL World Tour… The Rust Belt, 7:30pm Sat Aug 22
Identity Crisis (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Aug 23
Rufus Wainwright: A Night of Gratitude, by invitation only; this exclusive gathering honors the donors, partners,… The Redstone Room, 7pm Sun Aug 23
The Devon Allman Project - GA-20, Allman’s sound sits squarely in the sweet spot of soulful… The Redstone Room, 8pm Tue Aug 25
The Band Loula (6pm), concert with the independent country/folk band hailing from North, Georgia;… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Wed Aug 26
Josh Rouse, Rouse’s songs present themselves to you with an open heart,… The Redstone Room, 8pm Thu Aug 27
Jason Carl’s Pettyville & Company - Eva Kendall (6pm), concert with the Quad Cities’ premier Tom Petty tribute band,… Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 6pm Fri Aug 28
Live at 5: The Matt Fuller Band, kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at… SkyBridge Courtyard, 5pm Fri Aug 28
Michael Columbia, equally comfortable in an extended instrumental solo as in a… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Aug 28
Semi-Charmed, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Aug 28
Andy Juhl & the Bluestem Players, an evening of mind-bending sonic exploration; $10-15… RIBCO, 8pm Sat Aug 29
BurntMcMelba Toast - Nick Moss Band, original founders Matt Friesz, Rodney Shaw, and Kevin Moore first carried the energy of… The Redstone Room, 8pm Sat Aug 29
Radio Fighter Pilots, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Aug 29
Windy City Dueling Pianos, the performers, hailing from Chicago and from across the Midwest,… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Aug 29
Beth Lizano (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Aug 30
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats (3:30pm), the band features Rick Estrin on harmonica and vocals, Kid… The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill​​, 3:30pm Sun Aug 30
Tim McNary, concert with the touring folk singer/songwriter; $15.88… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Mon Aug 31
September
Hippie Death Cult (6pm), concert with the powerful and dynamic force in the psychedelic… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue Sep 1
Hippies & Cowboys (6pm), concert with the Nashville-based southern-rock outfit; $26.45… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Wed Sep 2
Little Hopes (6pm), concert with the Atlanta-based Americana and country-rock duo formed in… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Thu Sep 3
Back to the Scene: Emo Nite, spinning all your favorite emo, pop-punk, and screamo hits; $13.22… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Sep 4
Class of ’82, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Sep 4
Sababa 5 - Verndon, concert with the Paris-based band known for their hypnotic blend… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Sep 4
Big Hair Mafia, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Sep 5
Hatebreed - Terror - Incantation - Gates to Hell - Torture - Creeping Death (4:45pm), concert with the heavy-metal hardcore rockers, featuring sets by Terror,… Capitol Theatre, 4:45pm Sat Sep 5
Bragolin - Carrellee (6pm), concert with the Dutch post-punk/dark wave project by Edwin van… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sun Sep 6
Buffett Blast: Identity Crisis - Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band, event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sun Sep 6
Heartbreak Honey (3pm), concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series… Bally’s Quad Cities, 3pm Sun Sep 6
The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm), the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 2pm Sun Sep 6
Robert Lester Folsom - Oscar Lindsey (6pm), concert with the singer-songwriter and guitarist from Georgia best known… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Mon Sep 7
Outlying Areas
July
Hinterland Music Festival: Katseye - Beabadoobee - Ashnikko - Audrey Nuna - Oklou - Jane Remover - Frost Children - Porch Light - Nourished by Time - Pixel Grip - Lipstick Homicide - Duo Beats, performing for the annual music festival held in the Iowa… Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater, Thu Jul 30
Chicago Farmer, the son of a small town farming community, Cody Diekhoff… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Fri Jul 31
Hinterland Music Festival: Lorde - Muna - Snow Strippers - Paris Paloma - Sofia Isella - Wisp - Saint Avangeline - Between Friends - Nina Jirachi - Leslie & the Ly’s - Sarah Tonin - Crooked Torus, performing for the annual music festival held in the Iowa… Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater, Fri Jul 31
Stone Temple Pilots - Candlebox - Buckcherry, with over 70 million albums sold, Stone Temple Pilots roared… Riverside Casino Event Center, 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
Hinterland Music Festival: Mumford & Sons - Jessie Murph - The Format Santigold - Cmat - Julia Wolf - Waylon Wyatt - Amble - The Brook & the Bluff - Buffalo Traffic Jam - Quintron & Miss Pussycat - Derry & the Dirty Dishes, performing for the annual music festival held in the Iowa… Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater, 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 Event Center, 6pm Sat Aug 1
Hinterland Music Festival: Kali Uchis - Young Miko - Geese - Wet Leg - Suki Waterhouse - Audrey Hobert - Samia - Haute & Freddy - Die Spitz - Gouge Away - Koo Koo - Jeffrey Lewis, performing for the annual music festival held in the Iowa… Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater, Sun Aug 2
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
Cedar County Cobras (6:30pm), event in Summer of the Arts’ 2026 Music on the Move… North Liberty City Hall Plaza, 6:30pm Wed Aug 5
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, the rich and remarkable careers of Gillian Welch and David… Hancher Auditorium, 7:30pm Wed Aug 5
Bronwyn - Stone & Snow, concert with the Grammy-winning bluegrass/country singer, fiddler, and songwriter, featuring… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Thu Aug 6
The Fast Clydes - Kristina Castañeda (5:30pm), event in the Summer Concert Series; free admission, food for… Glovik Community Park, 5:30pm Thu Aug 6
Silt Creek and Whiskey Fund (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Aug 7
Brian Johannesen (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Aug 8
Catfish Keith, Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting… The James Theater, 7:30pm Sat Aug 8
Central Illinois Dueling Pianos 2026, Central Illinois Dueling Pianos has played to over 125,000 people… Orpheum Theatre, 7:30pm Sat Aug 8
Dave Moore & Friends, concert in the Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings series; free; for… Riverfront Crossings Park, 7pm Sat Aug 8
Eats ‘N’ Beats @ The District: Free Fall, a totally rad night of ’80s music with live entertainment… RB&W Park, Sat Aug 8
The Talbott Brothers - Wolfskill & the Wild, hailing from the heartland of Imperial, Nebraska, Nick & Ty… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sat Aug 8
KC Johns - The Midnight Cowgirls (6pm), concert in the annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are… Wiley Park, 6pm Sun Aug 9
Brick Street Ramblers (6:30pm), event in Summer of the Arts’ 2026 Music on the Move… Court Hill Park, 6:30pm Wed Aug 12
River Glen Band (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Aug 14
Aqua Palooza with Rock Falls River Chase: Brotherhood Band, for information, call 815-622-1106 and e-mail director@visitrockfalls.com… RB&W Park, Sat Aug 15
Dailey & Vincent: A Beautiful Life Tour, Grand Ole Opry members, Grammy nominees, and multi-award winners, Dailey… John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center, 7:30pm Sat Aug 15
Rick Lindy’s Black & White Night, vocalist Rick Lindy from Chicago IL and his dynamic band… Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 7pm Sat Aug 15
The Regular Joes (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Aug 15
Lettuce, funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop come together in one… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Sun Aug 16
Biird, concert with the all-female Irish supergroup; 6pm potluck, 7pm concert;… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Mon Aug 17
Pigs & Clover (6:30pm), event in Summer of the Arts’ 2026 Music on the Move… Peninsula Neighborhood, 6:30pm Wed Aug 19
Funktastic 5 (6pm), event in the Summer Concert Series; free admission, food for… Glovik Community Park, 6pm Thu Aug 20
Matt Stone as Elvis: In Person, internationally recognized by Graceland and the Elvis Presley Estate, the… Orpheum Theatre, 7:30pm Thu Aug 20
The Sweet Lillies, concert with the Colorado-based bluegrass/Americana group; 6pm potluck, 7pm concert;… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Thu Aug 20
Umphrey’s McGee, with more than 2,800 live shows, 15 studio albums, and… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Thu Aug 20
Jumbies (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Aug 21
G. Love & Special Sauce: Lemonade 20th Anniversary, concert with the Philadelphia-based rockers whose sound that encompasses blues,… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sat Aug 22
Kevin Burt (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Aug 22
Noryli - Parranderos Latin Combo, concert in the Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings series; free; for… Riverfront Crossings Park, 7pm Sat Aug 22
Ion & Friends (6:30pm), event in Summer of the Arts’ 2026 Music on the Move… College Green Park, 6:30pm Wed Aug 26
Judy Collins & Bruce Cockburn, concert with the legendary. Grammy-winning folk singer on her farewell-to-touring… Englert Theatre, 7pm Wed Aug 26
Socks in the Frying Pan, concert with the multi-award winning trio from County Clare on… Ca D’Zan, 7pm Thu Aug 27
Middle Eastern Jazz Fundraiser Concert for the Hope Foundation, join award-winning Palestinian American composer, buzuq and oud player Wanees… Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm Fri Aug 28
Sierra Ferrell (6:30pm), performing in the “Heavy Petal Tour” Fall Welcome Concert; following… Hancher Auditorium, 6:30pm Fri Aug 28
The Beaker Brothers (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Aug 28
Art in the Park Sculpture Walk & Outdoor Art Gallery: Tobin Kirk - Eli Traum Music - Sami Marie - Jay Vonn., an inspiring day of creativity and community; explore eight brand-new… RB&W Park, Sat Aug 29
The Steve Grismore Trio (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Aug 29
September
Ray LaMontagne - The Weather Station, LaMontagne’s catalog spans nine full length records, chart topping radio… Hancher Auditorium, 7pm Tue Sep 1
The Matt Fuller Band - Ron Tegeler (5:30pm), event in the Summer Concert Series; free admission, food for… Glovik Community Park, 5:30pm Thu Sep 3
StrumDrums and Jack Lion (6:30pm), event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case… Iowa City Ped Mall, 6:30pm Fri Sep 4
The Night Lights (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Fri Sep 4
Blake Shaw & Alyx Rush (6pm), outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free… Downtown Iowa City, 6pm Sat Sep 5
Calls For Entry
Scott & Rock Island Counties
August
The Talk of The Town, on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local… KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM, 6pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 25
September
The Talk of The Town, on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local… KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM, 6pm Tue Sep 1
LITERARY ARTS
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
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
August
First Lie Wins, discussion of Ashley Elston’s book with the Adult Book Club;… LeClaire Community Library, 6:30pm Mon Aug 3
Everything Is Tuberculosis, discussion of John Green’s book with Pageturners, a contemporary fiction… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Aug 4
QCL Book Club, join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for… KWQC TV6, 3pm Tue Aug 4
Louise Nevelson: Light & Shadow, discussion of Laurie Wilson’s book in the Art Lovers Book… Figge Art Museum, 12:30pm Wed Aug 5
Shadow and Bone, discussion of Leigh Bardugo’s book with the See YA Book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Wed Aug 5
Book Lovers, a book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Aug 6
“Stand by Me”, discussion of Wendell Berry’s short story with the Short & Sweets… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Mon Aug 10
Cooking the Books, we explore a new theme or ingredient while diving into… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Mon Aug 10
Burn, discussion of Peter Heller’s book with the Get Lit discussion… Adventurous Brewing, 7pm Tue Aug 11
The Light Between Oceans, discussion of M.L. Stedman’s book with the West End Book… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Aug 11
Cookbook Club: Desserts, a new book club for cooking and trying new foods;… LeClaire Community Library, 6:30pm Mon Aug 17
Hijab Butch Blues, discussion of Lamya H.’s book with the Read with Pride… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Aug 18
The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy, discussion of James Patterson’s and Vicky Ward’s book with the… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Aug 18
The Winds from Further West, discussion of Alexander McCall Smith’s book with the Midtown Readers… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 6:30pm Tue Aug 18
Paper Girls, discussion of Brian K. Vaughan’s book with the Science Fiction… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Aug 19
Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington, discussion of Phenderson Djèlí Clark’s 2018 book with the Contemporary… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Wed Aug 19
Silent Book Club, join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 5:30pm Wed Aug 19
The Great Mann, discussion of Kyra Davis Lurie’s book with the Novel Naptime… Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Aug 19
The Circle, discussion of Dave Eggers’ book with the Overbooked Book Club;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Aug 20
Silent Book Club, a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; … Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 5:30pm Fri Aug 21
Local Author Showcase, authors from the Quad Cities will feature their current works,… Moline Public Library, 10am Sat Aug 22
Arabian Sands, discussion of Wilfred Thesiger’s book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for… River Action, 7pm Tue Aug 25
Fahrenheit 451, discussion of Ray Bradbury’s novel with the Freedom to Read… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Tue Aug 25
Rooting Out Poverty Book Club, free; for information, call 309-524-2470… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Aug 26
The Quiet Librarian, discussion of Allen Eskens’ book with the Brown Bag Book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 1pm Wed Aug 26
West With Giraffes, discussion of Lynda Rutledge’s book with the Southwest Book Club;… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 3pm Wed Aug 26
Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-fleecing Frauds, discussion of John Fugelsang’s book with the Last Monday Book… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Mon Aug 31
September
Buckeye, discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel with Pageturners, a contemporary fiction… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Sep 1
Last Light: How Six Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph, discussion of Richard Lacayo’s book in the Art Lovers Book… Figge Art Museum, 12:30pm Wed Sep 2
The Luis Ortega Survival Club, discussion of Sonora Reyes’ book with the See YA Book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Wed Sep 2
The Fastest Way to Fall, discussion of Denise Williams’ book with the Book Lovers book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Sep 3
QCL Book Club, join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for… KWQC TV6, 3pm Fri Sep 4
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
Scott & Rock Island Counties
August
Write Now! Writer’s Group, adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Mon Aug 10
THEATRE
THEATRE Performances
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Mean Girls, Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the… North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium, Fri Jul 31 thru Sun Aug 2
The Wizard of Oz, musical classic taking audiences down the Yellow Brick Road to… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Fri Jul 31 thru Sat Sep 5
Women’s Festival, Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes’ comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat.… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 2
Puffs, the Matt Cox adventure comedy certainly not based on a certain… The Black Box Theatre, Thu Aug 6 thru Sat Aug 15
Disney’s Frozen, Tony-nominated musical based on the Oscar-winning animated film; Fri. &… The Spotlight Theatre, Fri Aug 7 thru Sun Aug 16
Murder by Poe, Jeffrey Hatcher’s stage adaptation of several Edgar Allan Poe stories,… Playcrafters Barn Theatre, Fri Aug 7 thru Sun Aug 16
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participatio,… Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, Fri Aug 7 thru Sun Aug 16
Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning drama, presented in partnership… Black Hawk College Theatre - Building 1, Room 308, 7:30pm Thu Aug 20 thru Sat Aug 29
Come from Away, Tony-winning musical about the small town in Newfoundland that housed… The Black Box Theatre, Fri Aug 28 thru Sun Sep 6
Outlying Areas
Bonnie & Clyde, musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, thru Sun Aug 2
Shrek the Musical, Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks’ Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat.… Timber Lake Playhouse, thru Sun Aug 2
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participation;… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Thu Aug 6 thru Sun Aug 16
Hands on a Hardbody, musical about the American dream and competitive spirit, based on… Timber Lake Playhouse, Fri Aug 7 thru Sun Aug 16
Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Steve Martin’s comedy a fictional meeting between young Pablo Picasso… Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, Thu Aug 20 thru Sun Aug 30
The Mermaids, a world-premiere musical comedy by award-winning writer Billy Recce, and… Timber Lake Playhouse, Fri Aug 21 thru Sun Aug 30
Auditions & Calls For Entry
Outlying Areas
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 31
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 Mon Aug 31
Ecdysiast Bump & Grind Class, on Sundays; a weekly class on the art of burlesque… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 11am Sun Aug 2 thru Sun Aug 30
Line Dancing, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, 5pm Tue Aug 4 thru Sat Aug 8
Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights, presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on Wednesdays; all ages… Daiquiri Factory - Davenport, 6pm Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Aug 26
Impact Dancers, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, 3:15pm Thu Aug 6
Riyal Drama Dancers, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, 11:30am Thu Aug 6
Ecdysiast Dance Party, on Fridays; grab a drink and join our go-go dancers… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Fri Aug 7 thru Fri Aug 28
Live Band Burlesque Show featuring Unfamiliar Collective, Caffeyne Luv, & Dannie Diesel, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Fri Aug 14
Live Band Burlesque Show with Fifth of Country, Dannie Diesel, & Mac DeVille, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 5pm Sat Aug 15
Belly Dance Meets Burlesque with Samantha Karadsheh & Dannie Diesel, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; an audience-interactive… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 6pm Sun Aug 16
Line Dance Friday, the evening begins with optional boxed dinners and dance instruction… Skinner Block Courtyard, 6pm Fri Aug 21
Auditions: Ballet Quad Cities’ The Nutcracker – Ages 11 & Up, seeking community members for the December 12-13 production of Tchaikovsky’s… Ballet Quad Cities Studio, 5:30pm Wed Aug 26
Auditions: Ballet Quad Cities’ The Nutcracker – Ages 7-10, seeking community members for the December 12-13 production of Tchaikovsky’s… Ballet Quad Cities Studio, 4:30pm Wed Aug 26
Free Dance Lessons & Line Dancing, presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on every last Friday of… Kelso’s Corner, 6:30pm Fri Aug 28
September
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative… Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, Tue Sep 1 thru Mon Sep 7
Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights, presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on Wednesdays; all ages… Daiquiri Factory - Davenport, 6pm Wed Sep 2
Ecdysiast Dance Party, on Fridays; grab a drink and join our go-go dancers… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Fri Sep 4
Ecdysiast Bump & Grind Class, on Sundays; a weekly class on the art of burlesque… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 11am Sun Sep 6
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 31
August
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
ComedySportz Quad Cities, on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities’ fast-paced, all-ages improvisational… The Spotlight Theatre, 7pm Sat Aug 1 thru Sat Aug 29
Knock Knock Comedy Show, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, 1:30pm Tue Aug 4
Front Street Taproom Comedy Open Mic, this mic is perfect for newcomers, vets, and folks who… Front Street Brewery Taproom, 6:30pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 18
Comedy After Hours: Steve Sabo and Scott Putnam, an evening of great wine and big laughs featuring Steve… Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery, 7pm Sat Aug 8
One Liner Madness, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents festival; Emily Winter… The Urban Reserve, 8pm Thu Aug 13
Susan Rice, known as a breakout star and comedy veteran, she is… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 7pm Thu Aug 13
VHS in the Midwest, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents festival; join returning… The Last Picture House, 9pm Thu Aug 13
The Crack Your Back Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents festival; with Ryan… City Loafers, 7pm Fri Aug 14
The FAQ!?, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; a comedy… Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center, 7pm Fri Aug 14
The Sliced Bread Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; with AJ… Greyhound Lounge, 6pm Fri Aug 14
The Taco Pizza Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents festival; with Matthew… City Loafers, 4:30pm Fri Aug 14
The Truck Eating Bridge Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; with Jen… Greyhound Lounge, 9:30pm Fri Aug 14
ComedySportz Kidz Improv Showdown, each summer some of the funniest kidz in the QC… The Last Picture House, 10:30am Sat Aug 15
The Buckle Bomb Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; with Dana… City Loafers, 8:30pm Sat Aug 15
The FAQ!?, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; a comedy… The Last Picture House, 3:15pm Sat Aug 15
The Green Tractor Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; with Ian… City Loafers, 2pm Sat Aug 15
The Little Detroit Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; with Blake… City Loafers, 4:30pm Sat Aug 15
The Loose Meat Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; with Heath… Greyhound Lounge, 6pm Sat Aug 15
The Mustard Comedy Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; with Luise… Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 10:30pm Sat Aug 15
Ms. Pat, an evening with comedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress Patricia… Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 8pm Fri Aug 21
The Nightcaps Present: Improvmania, four talented improvisers take to the stage to battle it… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Aug 22
September
Front Street Taproom Comedy Open Mic, try your hand at the most frustrating art form there… Front Street Brewery Taproom, 6:30pm Tue Sep 1
ComedySportz Quad Cities, on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities’ fast-paced, all-ages improvisational… The Spotlight Theatre, 7pm Fri Sep 4 thru Sat Sep 5
Late Night with Maggie, an evening of comedy and variety; free… Raccoon Motel, 10pm Sat Sep 5
Outlying Areas
August
Maria Bamford, Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy… Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Sat Aug 22
Tom Briscoe, his hilarious slants and rants on bad jobs, a good… Orpheum Theatre, 7:30pm Sat Aug 22
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
August
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
Kaleidoscope Odyssey, thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created… Putnam Museum & Science Center, Sat Aug 1 thru Mon Aug 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, Sat Aug 1 thru Mon Aug 31
German Wine Tasting, an evening of delicious wines as Veronique, an introductory Sommelier… German American Heritage Center, 5:30pm Thu Aug 6
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 Aug 8 thru Sat Aug 22
Kaffee und Kuchen – Cornbelt Camouflage Experts: The Untold Role of Iowans in Modern Camouflage, with Roy Behrens PhD; a richly illustrated slide talk about… German American Heritage Center, 1:30pm Sun Aug 9
2026 Dino Days, Aug. 15 & 16; get ready to roar with excitement… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 10:15am Sat Aug 15 thru Sun Aug 16
Marlee Matlin Live at the Putnam, the evening begins with a screening of “I Am disABLEd,”… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 5:30pm Wed Aug 19
Wet Felted Vessel Workshop, creating a wet felted vessel involves shaping wool fibers into… German American Heritage Center, 10am Sat Aug 22
Everyday Lives, Extraordinary People: Ruth Suckow’s Iowa, thru Nov. 15; inspired by her upbringing at the turn… German American Heritage Center, Sat Aug 22 thru Mon Aug 31
Kaffee und Kuchen: Ruth Suckow’s Iowa Exhibition Opening Event, learn more about the life and legacy of Iowa writer… German American Heritage Center, 1:30pm Sun Aug 23
Pre-K Story Time: If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur, young paleontologists will get hands-on after the story by creating… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 10:15am Wed Aug 26
Davenport Civil Rights Trolley Tour, led by Ryan Saddler, the Director of the Chief Executive… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 5:30pm Mon Aug 31
September
Everyday Lives, Extraordinary People: Ruth Suckow’s Iowa, thru Nov. 15; inspired by her upbringing at the turn… German American Heritage Center, Tue Sep 1 thru Mon Sep 7
Kaleidoscope Odyssey, thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created… Putnam Museum & Science Center, Tue Sep 1 thru Mon Sep 7
Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States, thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants… German American Heritage Center, Tue Sep 1 thru Mon Sep 7
Between Hope and History: Curating America at 250, with Dr. Abeer Saha; as the nation approaches its 250th… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 6pm Thu Sep 3
Junior Explorers: Leggo Back to School – Grades 1-3, campers will dive into a world of Lego as they… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 10am Sat Sep 5
Kinder Explorers: Leggo Back to School – Grades 4-6, campers will dive into a world of Lego as they… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 10am Sat Sep 5
Kinder Explorers: Leggo Back to School – Grades K & Pre-K, campers will dive into a world of Lego as they… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 10am Sat Sep 5
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 Sep 5
MOVIES
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
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
The Mummy, rooftop screenings of the Brendan Fraser adventure hit… The Last Picture House, 8:45pm thru Fri Jul 31
August
The Mummy, rooftop screenings of the Brendan Fraser adventure hit… The Last Picture House, 8:45pm Sat Aug 1
Tuesday Cinema,  join us for a popular movie recently released to DVD,… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 2pm Tue Aug 4
Knit-Flix, we will show a documentary while we work on individual… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Aug 8
Rock Island Trail, bring a friend and come to enjoy this viewing of… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 6pm Tue Aug 11
Afternoon Classics, for those who enjoy movies from the 1930s to 1960s;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 1pm Thu Aug 13
WQPT Snapshots Presents: Forgotten Quad Cities, the film shines a light on people, places and stories… The Last Picture House, 8pm Thu Aug 13
HAG, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; when an… The Last Picture House, Thu Aug 13 thru Sat Aug 15
AC Film Festival: Comedy Films, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; “Foresight” by… The Last Picture House, Fri Aug 14 thru Sat Aug 15
AC Film Festival: Drama Films, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; “Dryland” by… The Last Picture House, 5:15pm Fri Aug 14 thru Sat Aug 15
AC Film Festival: Experimental Films, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Book of… The Last Picture House, Fri Aug 14 thru Sat Aug 15
AC Film Festival: Horror Films, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; “Dryland” by… The Last Picture House, Fri Aug 14 thru Sat Aug 15
Jurassic Park: Mystery Science Theater 200 Mil. BCE, watch the dinosaur classic like never before as experts and… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 7pm Sat Aug 15
Groundhog Gary: Six More Weeks Screening & Puppet Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; the film… The Last Picture House, Sat Aug 15 thru Sun Aug 16
Alternating Currents: Energizing Downtown, in this special screening and conversation, the executive producers will… The Last Picture House, 2:45pm Sun Aug 16
Augustana College Student Film Award Showcase, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; this year’s… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 4pm Sun Aug 16
Dead Media with Writer/Director Joseph Scrimshaw, screening with writer/director Joseph Scrimshaw; the story of a troubled… The Last Picture House, 6pm Sun Aug 16
Jury of Her Peers, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; the film… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 2pm Sun Aug 16
Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 4: Massey Ferguson, today’s three videos tell the story of Massy Ferguson, “the… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Wed Aug 19
Stand & Deliver, the Oscar-nominated drama about an inspirational high-school teacher, presented in… The Last Picture House, 7pm Wed Aug 19
Downtown Movie Club, this month’s selection is based on the best-selling book "Project… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 1pm Thu Aug 20
I Am disABLEd, the Fresh Films production follows nine youth with disabilities as… Putnam Museum & Science Center, Thu Aug 20 thru Sun Aug 23
Silent Summer Cinema Series: “Women of Silent Comedy”, in this set of short silent films, you’ll see the… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Mon Aug 24
Recent Releases, enjoy movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Wed Aug 26
September
Tuesday Cinema,  join us for a popular movie recently released to DVD,… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 2pm Tue Sep 1
Knit-Flix, we will show a documentary while we work on individual… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Sep 5
Outlying Areas
July
Forrest Gump, 2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series;… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Jul 30
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, screening of the animated comedy sequel… Aledo Opera House, 3pm Thu Jul 30
The Breadwinner, screening of the Nick Borgatze family comedy… Aledo Opera House, 6pm Thu Jul 30
The Incredibles, screening of Pixar’s Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy… Aledo Opera House, Fri Jul 31
August
Seabiscuit, screening of the Oscar-nominated horse-racing drama… Aledo Opera House, 6pm Sat Aug 1 thru Tue Aug 4
The Incredibles, screening of Pixar’s Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy… Aledo Opera House, Sat Aug 1 thru Thu Aug 6
Top Gun, 2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series;… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Aug 6
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, screening of the animated comedy… Aledo Opera House, 3pm Fri Aug 7 thru Thu Aug 13
Field of Dreams, screening of the baseball classic… Aledo Opera House, 6pm Fri Aug 7 thru Thu Aug 13
1776, 2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series;… Orpheum Theatre, Thu Aug 13
Zootopia 2, screening in Summer of the Arts’ Drive-in Movies at the… Iowa City Municipal Airport, 8:30pm Sat Aug 15
SPORTS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
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 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
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps, minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50;… Modern Woodmen Park, Tue Aug 11 thru Sun Aug 16
Quad City Rollers Mixer, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; join the… Downtown Rock Island, 6pm Fri Aug 14
Rumble in Rocktown, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; pro wrestling… Wake Brewing Company, 3pm Sun Aug 16
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp, minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50;… Modern Woodmen Park, Tue Aug 25 thru Sun Aug 30
September
CASI’s Chip in Fore Seniors Golf Classic, presented by Quad City Bank & Trust; get your foursome… Glynn’s Creek Golf Course, 9am Fri Sep 4
EVENTS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
A Night for Us, RSVP by 7/24; caregivers, along with their relatives with dementia,… Park Vista North Hill - East Moline, 4:30pm Thu Jul 30
Game Night, on Thursdays; try our daily cocktail or mocktail and enjoy… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Thu Jul 30
Open House & Car Show, by the QC Cruisers featuring both modern and classic cars;… Park Vista North Hill - East Moline, 11am Thu Jul 30
Study Hall: Teachers Night, on Thursdays; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 3pm Thu Jul 30
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
Euchre Club, on Fridays; if you don’t know how to play, someone… East Moline Public Library, 2:30pm Fri Jul 31
Food Truck Fridays, weekly offerings will vary; guests are welcome to bring their… Downtown LeClaire, 5pm Fri Jul 31
Gestalt, Gather & Grow: Sweet Summer Social, a fun, welcoming, and meaningful community event created to celebrate… Amity Point, 3pm Fri Jul 31
August
39th Annual Heartland British Autofest, hosted by the Quad Cities’ British Auto Club; the event… LeClaire Levee, 9am Sat Aug 1
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
Great River Brewery Game Night, on Mondays until closing time; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 6pm Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Aug 31
SAL Community Services Drop-In, on Mondays; drop-in hours do not require health insurance, and can… East Moline Public Library, noon Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Aug 31
Bingo, enjoy some free rounds of Bingo at the library for… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Tue Aug 4
National Night Out at Longview Park, gather together with your community and meet city departments; representatives… Longview Park, 5pm Tue Aug 4
David Casas Table Magic, magician performs for the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission;… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, Tue Aug 4 thru Thu Aug 6
TJ Regul Stage Show, magician performs for the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission;… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, Tue Aug 4 thru Thu Aug 6
2026 Mississippi Valley Fair, thru Aug. 9; annual event featuring grandstand concerts, rides, attractions,… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Tue Aug 4 thru Sun Aug 9
Fundraiser Tuesday, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 5pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 25
The Talk of The Town, on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local… KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM, 6pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 25
Ice Cream Social, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, 3pm Wed Aug 5
Fleet Feet Run Meet Up, on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 6:30pm Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Aug 26
Mahjong, on Wednesdays; play some rounds of Mahjong at the library;… East Moline Public Library, noon Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Aug 26
Open Minds Open Mic, on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Aug 26
Game Night, on Thursdays; try our daily cocktail or mocktail and enjoy… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 27
Study Hall: Teachers Night, on Thursdays; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 3pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 27
Adult Lock-In, we will do a craft, play games, and tour the… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4pm Fri Aug 7
Corn Dog Eating Contest, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, noon Fri Aug 7
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 Aug 7
Euchre Club, on Fridays; if you don’t know how to play, someone… East Moline Public Library, 2:30pm Fri Aug 7 thru Fri Aug 28
Food Truck Fridays, weekly offerings will vary; guests are welcome to bring their… Downtown LeClaire, 5pm Fri Aug 7 thru Fri Aug 28
OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers Market, cool off in the shade of our awning, check out… Freight House Farmer’s Market, 8am Sat Aug 8
Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, join us for some friendly games of chess; no experience… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Sat Aug 8 thru Sat Aug 22
Talent Show, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent, 1pm Sun Aug 9
Veterans Parade, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Oldies Tent, noon Sun Aug 9
Woodcarving Auction, event in the Mississippi Valley Fair; $5-12 daily admission; for… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent, 2pm Sun Aug 9
BTS Game Night: Bangtan Bingo, play music bingo with BTS songs; Bangtan Bingo will have… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 5:30pm Mon Aug 10
Plant Bingo, enjoy Bingo, with all the prizes being plants; free; for… Moline Public Library, 6pm Tue Aug 11
TEDxDavenport, this year’s roster spans professional baseball, professional wrestling, responsible AI,… The Last Picture House, 4:30pm Wed Aug 12
Silent Disco, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; three DJs… Arts Alley, 8:30pm Thu Aug 13
2026 Great River Tug Fest LeClaire, themed “The Greatest Pull on Earth,” a three-day festival including… LeClaire Levee, Thu Aug 13 thru Sat Aug 15
2026 Great River Tug Fest Port Byron, thru Aug. 15; the annual tug-of-war over the Mississippi River… Port Byron Levee, Thu Aug 13 thru Sat Aug 15
Coffee & Conversations, coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided; this… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 10am Thu Aug 13 thru Thu Aug 27
Paint the Town… Rainbow: Drag Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; a fierce… UP Skybar & Lounge, 9:30pm Fri Aug 14
Viva La Divas: The Glamorous Life, this high-energy night of glamour, fierce performances, and unforgettable looks… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Aug 14
Bags Tournament, the tournament features a blind draw format, cash payouts and… Skinner Block Courtyard, 1pm Sat Aug 15
Dark Desire Burlesque, step into a world where sultry daydreams blur into seductive… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Aug 15
Popular Astronomy Club Night Sky Viewing, public observing will be held at the zoo on the… Niabi Zoo, Sat Aug 15
QC Farmers Market, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; the market… Downtown Rock Island, 8am Sat Aug 15
River Action’s Floatzilla 2026, hop in your kayak and join the largest paddling event… Sunset Park, 8am Sat Aug 15
Silent Disco, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; three DJs… Davenport SkyBridge, 9pm Sat Aug 15
The Idea Factory Pitch-Off, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; the event… The Last Picture House, 3pm Sat Aug 15
Adult Bingo, adults are invited to play bingo at the library and… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Mon Aug 17
Adult Game Night, join us for an hour of playing board games, laughing,… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Mon Aug 17
Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Wed Aug 19
2026 Central States Shrine Association Ceremonial Session, thru Aug. 22; the event will offer a full lineup of… Kaaba Shriners, Wed Aug 19 thru Sat Aug 22
Zoo Night, enjoy a longer day at the zoo, with last entrance… Niabi Zoo, 10am Thu Aug 20
Culture Bright Summer Series & Art of the Brew, experience an evening of country music and craft beer with… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Fri Aug 21
African Painted Dog Day, you can paint a painted dog, solve puzzles for prizes,… Niabi Zoo, 10am Sat Aug 22
End of Summer Reading Bash, join your favorite library staff and other community organizations for… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 10am Sat Aug 22
September
Fundraiser Tuesday, for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 5pm Tue Sep 1
The Talk of The Town, on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local… KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM, 6pm Tue Sep 1
Fleet Feet Run Meet Up, on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 6:30pm Wed Sep 2
Mahjong, on Wednesdays; play some rounds of Mahjong at the library;… East Moline Public Library, noon Wed Sep 2
Open Minds Open Mic, on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Wed Sep 2
Game Night, on Thursdays; try our daily cocktail or mocktail and enjoy… Ecdysiast Arts Museum, 7pm Thu Sep 3
Guided Bird Walk with the Quad City Audubon Society, this walk will begin by the Black Hawk statue… Black Hawk State Historic Site, 8am Thu Sep 3
Study Hall: Teachers Night, on Thursdays; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 3pm Thu Sep 3
Euchre Club, on Fridays; if you don’t know how to play, someone… East Moline Public Library, 2:30pm Fri Sep 4
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 Sep 4
Food Truck Fridays, weekly offerings will vary; guests are welcome to bring their… Downtown LeClaire, 5pm Fri Sep 4
Viva La Divas, the premier drag show in the area showcasing the best… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Sep 4
Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, join us for some friendly games of chess; no experience… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Sat Sep 5
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 Sep 5
20th Annual Mutt Strut, hosted by the Quad City Animal Welfare Center; bring your… Camden Park, noon Sun Sep 6
Great River Brewery Game Night, on Mondays until closing time; for information, call 309-519-7899… Great River Brewery, 6pm Mon Sep 7
Rock Island Labor Day Parade, themed “Marching through 250 years of American history”; free… Downtown Rock Island, 9:30am Mon Sep 7
SAL Community Services Drop-In, on Mondays; drop-in hours do not require health insurance, and can… East Moline Public Library, noon Mon Sep 7
Outlying Areas
August
Cross Quarter Day Dawn Hike, join park rangers to hike to Fire Point and see… Effigy Mounds National Monument, 5am Sat Aug 1
Take Charge Summer Open House, prospective Sandburg students and their families are invited to explore… Carl Sandburg College, 9am Sat Aug 1
Maquoketa Farmers Market, on Tuesdays; featuring fresh, homemade, handmade baked goods, pork products,… Glovik Community Park, 4pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 25
Mass on the Prairie, for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 10am Wed Aug 5
Worship Experience, a family-friendly worship event that is suitable for all ages,… Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 6pm Sat Aug 8
Marching Bears Hike, join park rangers to hike to the Marching Bears mound… Effigy Mounds National Monument, 9:30am Sat Aug 22
National Park Service Birthday Party, join park rangers for a piece of cake to celebrate… Effigy Mounds National Monument, 1pm Tue Aug 25
September
Maquoketa Farmers Market, on Tuesdays; featuring fresh, homemade, handmade baked goods, pork products,… Glovik Community Park, 4pm Tue Sep 1
Unspecified
August
Across the Starstream, on the first Sat. of the month; a sci-fi/tabletop/actual-play podcast… Sat Aug 1
Alternating Currents 2026, thru Aug. 16; the return of the annual music, film, art… Thu Aug 13 thru Sun Aug 16
Aqua Palooza with Rock Falls River Chase, Aug. 15 & 16; Rock Falls River Chase, Rock Falls… Downtown Rock Falls, Sat Aug 15 thru Sun Aug 16
September
Across the Starstream, on the first Sat. of the month; a sci-fi/tabletop/actual-play podcast… Sat Sep 5
LECTURES
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Bix & Friends, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Josh… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Thu Jul 30
Career and College Counseling, on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Thu Jul 30
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
Cooking with Catalina: Mexican Rice and Molé, join Catalina as she cooks up traditional Mexican dishes; this… Silvis Public Library, 4:30pm Mon Aug 3
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 Aug 3 thru Mon Aug 31
Know Before You Ride, for those with an e-bike, e-scooter, or e-moto, the library,… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Tue Aug 4
Barrio Communities in the Quad Cities, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Micaela… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Aug 4 thru Thu Aug 6
Philosophy Pub: Liberties and Civic Friendship, with w/Julia Gromm (MA Ohio University ’26, Augustana ’24); explore… Rozz-Tox, 6pm Wed Aug 5
Milan Bottoms: QC’s Wetland Wonder, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, Wed Aug 5 thru Sat Aug 8
Research Your Revolutionary War Ancestors, join us as we share effective tools and advice for… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 1pm Thu Aug 6
Trader Broes, train to be a wolf of Wall Street without spending… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6pm Thu Aug 6
Career and College Counseling, on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 27
Know Your Rights and Emergency Preparedness for Immigrants and Refugees, led by Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees; participants… Humility of Mary Center, 10am Fri Aug 7
Need for Seed! with Nahant Marsh, join us as we investigate the clever ways native plants… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Tue Aug 11
The Mosaic of Our Mississippi River Landscape, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Norm… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Aug 11 thru Thu Aug 13
TEDxDavenport, this year’s roster spans professional baseball, professional wrestling, responsible AI,… The Last Picture House, 4:30pm Wed Aug 12
The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities, this will discuss the later portion of the war as… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Wed Aug 12
The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities, this will discuss the later portion of the war as… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6pm Wed Aug 12
The Legacy of the Lumber Baron Era in the QC, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, Wed Aug 12 thru Sat Aug 15
Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 1, Ellen Shapley explores architects, trends, and styles that created our… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Thu Aug 13
How to Make This! An Idea Factory Cooking Event with Chef Chad Cushman, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; a lively,… The Last Picture House, noon Sat Aug 15
Q-C History Hop: Davenport City Cemetery, with the Parks and Recreation Department, Davenport City Cemetery Partnership… Davenport City Cemetery, 10am Sat Aug 15
Real Conversations Live, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; join your… The Last Picture House, 4:45pm Sat Aug 15
The Idea Factory Live: A QC Talk Show, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; a late-night-style… The Last Picture House, 1:30pm Sat Aug 15
Beyond the First Alert: How to Be Weather Aware, an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; join the… The Last Picture House, 11am Sun Aug 16
Rhythms of the River, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Ben… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Aug 18 thru Thu Aug 20
Nature’s Apothecary, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, Wed Aug 19 thru Sat Aug 22
Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Computer Genealogy Programs, a variety of companies offer genealogy programs; learn about their… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, noon Thu Aug 20
Retirement University, we’ll explore Social Security, retirement income, and tax planning basics… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Thu Aug 20
USA Hello: Finding Help for Immigrants, we will explore USAHello’s multilingual website, which offers over 200… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Mon Aug 24
Gongoozling on the Mississippi w/USACE, presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; with Anthony… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Aug 25 thru Thu Aug 27
Kreiter Tree Farm: Caring for the Land, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action’s Riverine… Riverbend Commons Dock, Wed Aug 26 thru Sat Aug 29
Please Meet Singing Bird, learn about the wife of warrior chief Black Hawk; Kim… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 1pm Thu Aug 27
Works Cited, discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable atmosphere;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Aug 29
September
Trader Broes, train to be a wolf of Wall Street without spending… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6pm Thu Sep 3
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 Sep 7
Outlying Areas
August
QCMade: Costco, on off-site tour presented by the Davenport Public Library; free;… Costco - Davenport, 4pm Mon Aug 3
Vanitas: Still Life Paintings as Religious Messengers, led by Dr. Annette LeZotte; explore how 17th-century artists in… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 9am Tue Aug 4
Love at the Helm: How Compassion Goes Public, led by Jay Williams; this retreat provides a practical case… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 10am Tue Aug 11
Virtual Event: Be Curious and Fascinated – Become a Dementia Friend, led by Mary Ann Grobstich of the Chris and Suzy DeWolf… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6pm Thu Aug 13
Healing Transformations: Breathwork and Spiritual Practice, led by Dr. Anuprao Mulakaluri; receive gradual, guided instructions on… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 10am Sat Aug 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 Aug 19
Virtual Event: The Spiritual Revolution of Pere Chenu, led by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox; celebrate Pere Chenu’s rich… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6pm Thu Aug 20
Nurture and Restore Your Soul, thru Aug. 23; led by Jenny Chadima; gain a deeper… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 4pm Fri Aug 21
Choosing to Move Forward to a More Joy-Filled Life, Aug. 28 & 29; led by Gerarda Lahey-Keppler; release yourself… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 4pm Fri Aug 28
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 Thu Jul 30
August
Overeaters Anonymous, on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia,… Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, 9:30am Sat Aug 1 thru Sat Aug 29
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 Aug 3 thru Mon Aug 17
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 Aug 3 thru Mon Aug 17
Bettendorf City Council Meeting, recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Hall, 7pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 18
Silvis City Council Meeting, held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month;… Silvis City Hall, 6:30pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 18
Coal Valley City Hall Meeting, held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, 6pm Wed Aug 5
Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting, the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Aug 19
We Do Not Care Club Meeting, this is a club for all women going through perimenopause,… Silvis Public Library, 3pm Fri Aug 7
Rock Island City Council Meeting, Public Comment is held at the beginning of City Council… Rock Island City Hall, 5:45pm Mon Aug 10 thru Mon Aug 24
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 Aug 11 thru Tue Aug 25
Riverdale City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month;… Riverdale City Hall, 7pm Tue Aug 11 thru Tue Aug 25
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 Aug 11 thru Tue Aug 25
Historical Society Meeting, meeting upstairs, all welcome; free; for information, call 309-523-3440… River Valley District Library, 7pm Wed Aug 12
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 Aug 12
Davenport City Council Meeting, the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Aug 12 thru Wed Aug 26
Bettendorf Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting, held every second Tuesday of each month, except in July;… Bettendorf Public Library, 5pm Thu Aug 13
Moline Public Library Board Meeting, agendas are available prior to the meetings, minutes are available… Moline Public Library, noon Thu Aug 13
Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting, activities may include voting on actions and conducting public hearings;… Scott County Administrative Center, 5pm Thu Aug 13 thru Thu Aug 27
Planting Books Annual Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 6pm Mon Aug 17
Rock Island County Board Regular Meeting, all meetings are open to the public, but may be… Rock Island County Office Building, 5:30pm Tue Aug 18
Rock Island Public Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 5pm Tue Aug 18
Coal Valley City Council Meeting, held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, 6pm Wed Aug 19
Compassionate Friends Meeting, whether your family has had a child die (at any… East Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Aug 27
Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 4pm Thu Aug 27
September
Bettendorf City Council Meeting, recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Hall, 7pm Tue Sep 1
Silvis City Council Meeting, held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month;… Silvis City Hall, 6:30pm Tue Sep 1
Coal Valley City Hall Meeting, held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, 6pm Wed Sep 2
Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting, the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Sep 2
Overeaters Anonymous, on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia,… Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, 9:30am Sat Sep 5
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 Sep 7
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 Sep 7
Outlying Areas
August
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 Aug 3 thru Mon Aug 17
Milan City Council Meeting, held on the first and third Monday of the month;… Milan Municipal Center, 5:30pm Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Aug 17
Muscatine City Council Meeting, meets on the first, second, and third Thursday of each… City Hall of Muscatine, 7pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 13
Sherrard City Council Meeting, held on the second Monday of the month; for information,… Sherrard City Hall, 7pm Mon Aug 10
Geneseo City Council Meeting, meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information,… Geneseo City Council Chambers, 6pm Tue Aug 11
Village of Erie Board/City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information,… Village of Erie Office, 6pm Tue Aug 11
September
Muscatine City Council Meeting, meets on the first, second, and third Thursday of each… City Hall of Muscatine, 7pm Thu Sep 3
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 Sep 7
Milan City Council Meeting, held on the first and third Monday of the month;… Milan Municipal Center, 5:30pm Mon Sep 7
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 31
August
Somatic Yoga, led by Sanctuary Studios; a class in the Move It… Skinner Block Courtyard, 6pm Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Aug 31
Movement Yoga, on Tuesdays; join MaryBeth Wood for a yoga session centered… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 25
Chair Yoga, on Wednesdays; enjoy a guided yoga session with Mary Beth;… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Aug 26
Robert Young Center Care Coordination Drop-In, on Fridays; UnityPoint Health Robert Young Center Care Coordination is… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Fri Aug 7 thru Fri Aug 28
Dance FIIT, led by Work the Floor Fitness; a class in the… Skinner Block Courtyard, 6pm Mon Aug 10 thru Mon Aug 24
Cultivating Mindfulness, with instructor Becky Nakashima Brooke; join us to cultivate mindfulness… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Sun Aug 16
Meet with a Care Coordinator, on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month; UnityPoint… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Wed Aug 19
September
Movement Yoga, on Tuesdays; join MaryBeth Wood for a yoga session centered… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am Tue Sep 1
Chair Yoga, on Wednesdays; enjoy a guided yoga session with Mary Beth;… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Sep 2
Meet with a Care Coordinator, on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month; UnityPoint… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Wed Sep 2
Robert Young Center Care Coordination Drop-In, on Fridays; UnityPoint Health Robert Young Center Care Coordination is… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Fri Sep 4
Services
Scott & Rock Island Counties
September
American Red Cross Blood Drive, for ages 19+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 11am Thu Sep 3
SENIORS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Bags/Cornhole/Boards, on Thursdays; we have bags and boards for you to… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm thru Thu Sep 3
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 Sep 3
Card Embroidery, on Thursdays; learn how to create embroidery greeting cards; a… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am thru Thu Sep 3
Hand and Foot, on Thursdays; this game is related to Canasta and is… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm thru Thu Sep 3
Line Dancing: Intermediate, on Thursdays; learn all the latest moves in a fun… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am thru Thu Sep 3
Line Dancing: Master Class, on Thursdays; learn all the latest moves in a fun… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:15am thru Thu Sep 3
Silver Sneakers Classic, Tue. & Thu.; chair exercises can offer a seated routine… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am thru Thu Sep 3
Silver Sneakers Stability, Tue. & Thu.; 15-minute class designed to improve balance and… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9:45am thru Thu Sep 3
Low Impact Exercise, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), thru Mon Sep 7
Milestones AAA Meal Site, Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am thru Mon Sep 7
Walking CASI’s Main Street, Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8am thru Mon Sep 7
Zumba, Mon. & Fri. 10:15-11:15am, Thu. 8:45-9:45am; aerobic fitness exercise based… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), thru Mon Sep 7
Adult Coloring, on Fridays; come and color with friends; we will supply… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Fri Jul 31 thru Fri Sep 4
Afternoon Bingo, on Fridays; games played on hard cards for fun games… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Fri Jul 31 thru Fri Sep 4
Euchre, on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:45pm Fri Jul 31 thru Fri Sep 4
Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; sing along to classic melodies and practice for… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Fri Jul 31 thru Fri Sep 4
Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre, on Fridays; bring your theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11am Fri Jul 31 thru Fri Sep 4
Billiards, Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Fri Jul 31 thru Mon Sep 7
Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am Fri Jul 31 thru Mon Sep 7
Chair Zumba, for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Sep 7
Drums Alive, fun, choreographed workouts to music using drumsticks, stability balls, and… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Sep 7
Euchre, on Mondays; learn to play for fun and prepare for… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Sep 7
Mah Jongg, Mon. 10am, Tue. 1pm; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Sep 7
Shuffleboard, on Mondays; join the fun of this low-impact activity providing… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Sep 7
Silver Linings Bell Choir, on Mondays; the group practices May thru September; the ability… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9:30am Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Sep 7
Tone & Walk, Mon. & Wed.; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8:30am Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Sep 7
Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Mon Aug 3 thru Mon Sep 7
Canasta, on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Chair Yoga, on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9:30am Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Coffee & Conversations, senior citizens of retirement ages are invited to stop in… Bettendorf Public Library, 9am Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Cribbage, on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Crocheting & Knitting, on Tuesdays; help make hats, scarves, and mittens for local… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:30pm Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Line Dancing: Beginner, on Tuesdays, 9-9:30am & 9:30-10am; learn all the latest moves… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Red Hat Club, on the first Tue. of the month; meeting locations vary;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Senior Technology Clinic, on Tuesdays; Mike Shinbori invites you to bring in tablets,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Silver Sneakers EnerChi, on Tuesdays; move through a slow-flowing sequence as you shift… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Sep 1
Beginner Mah Jongg, on Wednesdays; learn this fun game; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
Bunco, on Wednesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
CASI Advisory Council, on the 1st Wed. of the month; volunteer leaders and… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
CASI Royal Neighbors Chapter, on the first Wed. of the month; members work together… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
Craft Wednesdays, join fellow crafters for a social time to work on… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
Evening Bingo, on Wednesdays; cash prizes for each game with a progressive… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 5pm Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
Meet with a Care Coordinator, on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month; UnityPoint… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
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 Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
T’ai Chi Ch’un, on Wednesdays; Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Sep 2
Free Senior Day, all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as… Figge Art Museum, 10am Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Sep 3
Monthly Member Breakfast Potluck, on the first Thu. of the month; CASI provides coffee,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8:30am Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Sep 3
Random Acts of Kindness Club, on the first Thu. of the month; meet and work… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Sep 3
Senior Social Hour, socializing and activities for seniors in the LeClaire area; free;… LeClaire Community Library, 10am Tue Aug 11
Grief Support Group, on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month; this… Family Restaurant, 9:30am Wed Aug 12 thru Wed Aug 26
Ballroom Dancing, join USA Dance for n active ballroom dance group that… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 6:30pm Fri Aug 21
Memory Circle, join us for crafts, games, activities, conversation, and more; free;… Bettendorf Public Library, 10:30am Tue Aug 25
CASI’s Chip in Fore Seniors Golf Classic, presented by Quad City Bank & Trust; get your foursome… Glynn’s Creek Golf Course, 9am Fri Sep 4
KIDS’ STUFF
Scott & Rock Island Counties
July
Baby Playgroup, on Thursdays; babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10:30am Thu Jul 30
Family Storytime: Craft Night, ages 6-11 join us for a night of crafts; free;… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Thu Jul 30
Lapsit Storytime, on Thursdays; special storytime for babies who are not yet… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am 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
Preschool Storytime, on Wednesdays and Thursdays; for ages 3-5; a celebration of… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Thu Jul 30
Teen Role Playing, on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call… Bettendorf Public Library, 3:30pm 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
Imagination Station, on Fridays; enjoy stories, crafts, and more; free; for information… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Fri Jul 31
Stories @ Main, on Fridays; best for children ages 1 to 5 years;… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Fri Jul 31
Stories in the Gardens, on Fridays; join us in the Moline Library Gardens for… Moline Public Library, 10am Fri Jul 31
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
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 31
Yoga and Stories in the Park, on Fridays; ; free; for information, call 563-326-7832… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 9am Fri Jul 31
August
End of Summer Reading Tie-Dye Party, celebrate the end of summer reading and all your reading… East Moline Public Library, 11am Sat Aug 1
Reading Dragons Card Tournament, grab your 2026 dragon cards and battle for 1st place… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Sat Aug 1
Teen Leadership Committee, TLC)is a group of enthusiastic teenagers collaborating with library staff… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Aug 1
Adventures in Storytime, join us for a fun time of adventures through stories;… East Moline Public Library, Sat Aug 1 thru Mon Aug 31
Storytime with a Splash!, join us for stories and songs in the summer sun… Moline Public Library, 10am Mon Aug 3
Teen DIY: Tie Dye, join Claire for a tie dye party; we will provide… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Mon Aug 3
Dance Me a Story with Ballet Quad Cities, the event will inspire participants to move like the Mississippi… Moline Public Library, 5pm Tue Aug 4
Kids’ Advisory Board, for ages 7 and 10; KAB members will meet once a… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 5pm Tue Aug 4
Starrytime, for ages 2-5, with all ages welcome; we’ll be focusing… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Aug 4
Toddler Playgroup, on Tuesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10:30am Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 11
Walkers & Wigglers Storytime, on Tuesdays; best for children ages 18 months to 4 years;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Aug 4 thru Tue Aug 11
Storytime in the Park: Empire Park, if the temperature is above 85 degrees or if it’s… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Wed Aug 5
Teen Library Council, TLC is a great way to get involved with the… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Wed Aug 5
Toby KID: A Mesozoic Adventure, embark on a journey through time with silly archaeologist, Professor… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Wed Aug 5
Toddler Playgroup, on Wednesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10:30am Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Aug 12
Walkers & Wigglers Storytime, on Wednesdays; best for children ages 18 months to 4… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Wed Aug 5 thru Wed Aug 12
D&D Roleplay Club, enjoy snacks and games with friends and family; join our… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Thu Aug 6
Mini Monet for Toddlers, we will share a book then explore creativity through art… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Thu Aug 6
Monster Society Presents: European Dragons, for ages 8-12; the Monster Society is an elite secret… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Thu Aug 6
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the opportunity to read aloud to dogs from… Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm Thu Aug 6
The Mystery of Locked Rooms, discussion of Lindsay Currie’s book with the Big/Little Book Club,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Aug 6
Baby Playgroup, on Thursdays; babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10:30am Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 13
Lapsit Storytime, on Thursdays; special storytime for babies who are not yet… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 13
Tween Gaming, grades 4-6 play on the library laptops, tablets, or on… East Moline Public Library, 3:30pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 20
Ready, Set, Build!, on Thursdays; building fun for all ages; there will be… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 3pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 27
Teen Role Playing, on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call… Bettendorf Public Library, 3:30pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 27
Gray Matters Collective Meeting, high schoolers can be a voice for mental health advocacy.… East Moline Public Library, 3:30pm Fri Aug 7
Tea Party Storytime with the Bayou Princess, meet a special guest that once turned into a frog;… LeClaire Community Library, 2pm Fri Aug 7
Teen Park + Read: Vander Veer Park, join Claire at a different park each month this summer;… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 10am Fri Aug 7
Stories @ Main, on Fridays; best for children ages 1 to 5 years;… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Fri Aug 7 thru Fri Aug 14
Imagination Station, on Fridays; enjoy stories, crafts, and more; free; for information… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Fri Aug 7 thru Fri Aug 28
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch, on Fridays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Fri Aug 7 thru Fri Aug 28
2026 Summer Reading Send-Off Party, celebrate the last day of summer reading with a Foam… LeClaire Community Library, noon Sat Aug 8
Dog Tales, ages 3 & up join us for a pup-themed storytime;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Sat Aug 8
Family Bingo, bring the whole family and enjoy some rounds of Bingo… East Moline Public Library, 11am Sat Aug 8
Pokémon Club, an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts (ages 6-12) to battle, share,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Aug 8
Read to a Dog, QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Sat Aug 8
After-School Club, stop by after school to meet new friends and enjoy… East Moline Public Library, 3:30pm Mon Aug 10
Book Bedazzling, for ages 8 & up; give your favorite book a… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 5pm Mon Aug 10
Dungeon Delvers: Character Building & Level-up Session, dedicated to adventurers who need to create new characters for… Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Aug 10
Teen Yoga, join Ms. Claire and Nora from Gilda’s Club for a… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Mon Aug 10
Altered Book Workshop: Afterschool Activity, grades K-6 learn how to make an altered book where… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Tue Aug 11
PJ Storytime: Sharks, grab your PJs for an evening Storytime and craft; this… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Tue Aug 11
Paws to Read with QCCAN, boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified… Moline Public Library, 6pm Tue Aug 11
Teen Advisory Board, TAB Members volunteer, organize and participate in teen programming, and… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Aug 11
Bluey’s Big Play, Aug. 11 & 12; a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy… Adler Theatre, 6pm Tue Aug 11 thru Wed Aug 12
Sensory Playtime, ages 0-5 can enjoy different sensory stations in the children’s… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Tue Aug 11 thru Tue Aug 25
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 Aug 11 thru Tue Aug 25
Bedtime Books, a cozy evening storytime; we’ll share gentle bedtime stories perfect… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Wed Aug 12
Storytime in the Park: Mitchell Park, if the temperature is above 85 degrees or if it’s… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Wed Aug 12
Teen Mixed Media Art, create a birch tree design with different techniquess; all supplies… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Wed Aug 12
Baby Storytime, for ages 0-2; simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Thu Aug 13
Bad Art, for ages 10-15; let your creativity flow and create a… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 3pm Thu Aug 13
OWLT and About: Party in the Park, enjoy food, entertainment, and a variety of activities for the… Northwest Park, 5:30pm Thu Aug 13
PNG Photography, learn how to take the best possible photos using a… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Aug 13
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party, celebrate everyone’s reading achievements; all participants in the 1000 Books… LeClaire Community Library, 3:30pm Fri Aug 14
WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop, attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming,… Mercado on Fifth, 5pm Fri Aug 14
Learning Campus Discovery Fair, excitement and adventure await the whole family; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Sat Aug 15
Spanish Bilingual Storytime, enjoy a fun story and craft in both English and… East Moline Public Library, 11am Sat Aug 15
Teen Silent Reading Party, join us in competing in random challenges, reading a lot,… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Sat Aug 15
PNG STEAM on Wheels: Battle Bots, learn about STEAM concepts through fun hands-on activities led by… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Aug 17
Teen Book + Club: Ryan and Avery by David Levithan, copies of the book and extras will be given to… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Mon Aug 17
ASL Storytime w/ Kitka, grab your PJs and join Miss Kitka for a sign… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Tue Aug 18
Fire and Ice, for ages 8-12; a discussion of Erin Hunter’s book with… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5pm Tue Aug 18
Free Painting: Afterschool Activity, for grades K-6; we provide the canvas and paint, you… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Tue Aug 18
Teen Advisory Group, help plan library events, work on community service projects, design… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 4:30pm Tue Aug 18
Storytime in the Park: Runner’s Park, if the temperature is above 85 degrees or if it’s… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Wed Aug 19
Summer Pokémon Club, a club just for fans of Pokémon to hang out… Moline Public Library, 5pm Wed Aug 19
Teen Movie Night, enjoy a newly released movie, popcorn, and candy; this is… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Wed Aug 19
Plug & Play, on Wednesdays; grades 6-12 play Nintendo Switch and board games,… Moline Public Library, 3pm Wed Aug 19 thru Wed Aug 26
Kpop Night, from Huntrix to BTS to Twice to Ateez & Blackpink,… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 5pm Thu Aug 20
Read to a Dog, QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Thu Aug 20
Teen Library Council, for grades 6–12; as a TLC Member, you will help… Moline Public Library, 3:30pm Thu Aug 20
Toddler Playgroup, relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Thu Aug 20
Teen Advisory Group, learn about volunteering at the library; at TAG, you will:… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 4pm Fri Aug 21
Galactic Saber Training with Team Phoenix Martial Arts, build up your Jedi skills with the instructors from Team… East Moline Public Library, 1pm Sat Aug 22
Baby Story Time, for ages 0-2; simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Mon Aug 24
Infant Sensory: Open Play, connect with other parents and bring your little one for… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 11am Mon Aug 24
PNG STEAM on Wheels: 3D Pen Creations, learn about STEAM concepts through fun hands-on activities led by… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Aug 24
Young Adventurer’s Club, for students in grades 3-5; children need to be able… Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Aug 24
PJ Storytime: Fairies & Gnomes, grab your PJs for an evening Storytime and craft; this… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Tue Aug 25
Rubber Band Cars: Afterschool Activity, grades K-6 learn how to make a rubber band car… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Tue Aug 25
Teen Art Activity with the Figge, whether you love making art or never know where to… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 4:30pm Tue Aug 25
Music & Movement for Toddlers, we are going to get our bodies moving and playing… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Thu Aug 27
Storytime with Legacy Therapy Dogs, grab your favorite books and join us for a Storytime… LeClaire Community Library, 4pm Fri Aug 28
PNG STEAM on Wheels: Laser Cut Layered Art, learn about STEAM concepts through fun hands-on activities led by… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Aug 31
September
Let’s Make Art!, on Tuesdays; kids of all ages can come get creative… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4pm Tue Sep 1
Toddler Playgroup, on Tuesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10:30am Tue Sep 1
Walkers & Wigglers Storytime, on Tuesdays; for children ages 18 months to four years;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Sep 1
After School Kids Lab: Straw Rockets, join us for a fun STEAM-based activity; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 3pm Wed Sep 2
Audio and Craft, for ages 10-18; we’ll make library card holders to celebrate… Bettendorf Public Library, 2:30pm Wed Sep 2
Family Storytime, on Wednesdays; best for children ages 0-5; enjoy stories,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Wed Sep 2
Girls Who Code, on Wednesdays; an after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3:30pm Wed Sep 2
Toddler Playgroup, best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups; join… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10:30am Wed Sep 2
Walkers & Wigglers Storytime, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; we’ll… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Wed Sep 2
Preschool Storytime, on Wednesdays & Thursdays; for ages 3-5; a celebration of… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Wed Sep 2 thru Thu Sep 3
Baby Playgroup, on Thursdays; babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10:30am Thu Sep 3
Kids Creative Writing Group, for ages 9-12; grow your creative writing skills and share… Bettendorf Public Library, 4pm Thu Sep 3
Lapsit Storytime, on Thursdays; a special storytime for babies who are not… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Thu Sep 3
Mini Monet for Toddlers, we will share a book then explore creativity through art… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Thu Sep 3
Monster Society Presents: Werewolves, for ages 8-12; an elite secret group whose goal is… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Thu Sep 3
Not Nothing, discussion of Gayle Forman’s book with the Big/Little Book Club… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Sep 3
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the opportunity to read aloud to dogs from… Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm Thu Sep 3
Teen Role Playing, on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call… Bettendorf Public Library, 3:30pm Thu Sep 3
Bloxels Club, ages 9-12 learn to create your own video games using… Bettendorf Public Library, 4pm Fri Sep 4
Imagination Station, on Fridays; enjoy stories, crafts, and more; free; for information… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Fri Sep 4
Ramen Tasting, we’ll have various noodles and toppings to sample, so practice… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 3:30pm Fri Sep 4
Stories @ Main, on Fridays; ages 0-5 jump, shake, and shimmy the sillies… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Fri Sep 4
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 Sep 4
Child’s Play, on Saturdays; designed for ages 2-6, stories followed by an… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Sat Sep 5
Lego Club, on Saturdays; come enjoy a morning of free building; free;… Bettendorf Public Library, 11:30am Sat Sep 5
Adventures in Storytime, join us for a fun time of adventures through stories;… East Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Sep 7
Outlying Areas
August
Junior Ranger Day, earn your Effigy Mounds Junior Ranger badge by participating in… Effigy Mounds National Monument, 9:30am Sat Aug 29