Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Mending Monday
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Gallery Opening: Wayfinding
held in conjunction with the exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; meet the artists and enjoy refreshments while exploring the gallery; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Gallery Opening: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Artist Reception: Image & Idea
opening reception for Image and Idea Art Exhibit, featuring the works of Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; stop by light refreshments, and to meet and chat with the artists about their work; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Artist Reception: Image & Idea. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Enter the Park Art Show
an event in the Alternating Currents festival; enter the park, a creative haven for artists, sculptors, and makers of all kinds to showcase, sell, and share their artistic expressions.
Event Title: Enter the Park Art Show. Venue: Kaiserslautern Square.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Kaiserslautern Square.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Killpop Artist Market
Fri. & Sat. 5-10pm; an artist and vendor market in the Alternating Currents festival.
Event Title: Killpop Artist Market. Venue: Killpop Studios.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Killpop Studios.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Enter the Park Art Show
Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. 10am-9pm; an event in the Alternating Currents festival; enter the park, a creative haven for artists, sculptors, and makers of all kinds to showcase, sell, and share their artistic expressions.
Event Title: Enter the Park Art Show. Venue: Kaiserslautern Square.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Kaiserslautern Square.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Plan for the Future at the Figge: Free Planned Giving Session
an educational session on planned giving with Samuel J. Skorepa of Lane and Waterman; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Plan for the Future at the Figge: Free Planned Giving Session. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Exhibition Tour Night
stop by for a closer look at two current exhibitions - Future Now and Cats! - with a docent guided tour; these 30-minute tours will repeat, so guests are welcome to attend either or both; enjoy live music as well as drinks and food options; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Exhibition Tour Night. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Future Now Closing Celebration
join us as we contemplate why shoes matter, what they reveal about us, and how designs are reshaping footwear's future in the closing celebration for the exhibition; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now Closing Celebration. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Mending Monday
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Sept. 19 & 20; featuring more than 100 entries by local quilters, area quilt vendors, a boutique with handmade items, a quilt appraiser, vendors, scissor sharpener, quilt turning, and more; Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm; $5.
Event Title: River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show. Venue: Fulton Presbyterian Church.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Fulton Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit rivercitiesquiltersguild.org. River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Sept. 19 & 20; featuring more than 100 entries by local quilters, area quilt vendors, a boutique with handmade items, a quilt appraiser, vendors, scissor sharpener, quilt turning, and more; Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm; $5.
Event Title: River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show. Venue: Fulton Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fulton Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit rivercitiesquiltersguild.org. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Eerie Emporium
featuring Halloween/spooky, weird, odd, artsy, unique, paranormal, and metaphysical arts and crafts, plus sweet treats; for information, contact Minda at qchaunts@gmail.com or text 309-781-7083.
Event Title: Eerie Emporium. Venue: Arts Alley.
Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Arts Alley.
For more info visit qchaunts.com. Mending Monday
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.