Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; learn about a team of archaeologists who mysteriously disappeared from an excavation site in Palenque, Mexico while investigating a rumor around a priceless jade medallion before something horrifying scared them off; use video clues and warnings the team left behind to uncover the valuable information in archaeology, biology, and astromathematic field stations; developed by the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. What's New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; visit the GAHC+M to explore some of the interesting items we’ve added to the collection in the last six years – from machines to hand crafted furniture, textiles, personal items from early Davenport homes, and even medical equipment. Learn about stories of early immigrants and Quad City residents through historic artifacts; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 48th High School Art Invitational
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 1; high school art instructors in the greater Quad City region are invited to choose works by their top five students in any category, plus additional works in the categories of film, paper sculpture, and recycled materials; free; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 48th High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 11; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Focus On the Subject: Making Your Painting Count
VISUAL ARTS
Thursdays thru May 22; with instructor Pat Bereskin; students will learn how to capture the likeness of the subject of their watercolor paintings; learn how to capture and direct the viewer's eyes through color and specified mark-making; all paintings tell a story and your subject is the star; $150-165; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Focus On the Subject: Making Your Painting Count. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Zumba
SENIORS
on Thursdays; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance rhythms; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Card Embroidery
SENIORS
on Thursdays; learn how to create fun embroidery greeting cards; $2-4, plus $10 starter kit for first class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Card Embroidery. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Little Movers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Mon. & Thu.; kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays & Thursdays; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Free Senior Day
VISUAL ARTS
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, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Line Dancing
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever
THEATRE
thru May 12; seeking three local performers, ages 40s-60s, for two featured roles (three scenes) and one cameo role (two short scenes) for the stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated musical running May 30 - June 15, directed by Tommy Ranieri; rehearsals begin on May 13 with minimal calls that could take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, with flexibility in building our schedule around actor availability; full availability needed for rehearsals from May 23 - 29; performers do not need to be strong singers or dancers; if interested, e-mail Ranieri at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with a clear photo of yourself and a list of any relevant experience.
Event Title: Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $2/member, membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Clay Open Studio: May
VISUAL ARTS
on Thursdays; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours on Thursdays; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Clay Open Studio: May. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Chess
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $1/session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chess. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
KIDS' STUFF
we will be celebrating May Day; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Role Playing Games
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing Games. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
LECTURES
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Monster Society Presents: Mythical Creatures of Australia
KIDS' STUFF
an elite secret group whose goal is to educate about the things that go bump in the night; your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to first learn about a monster and then execute a craft pertaining to said monster; as always, should you or any of your fellow Society members be caught, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Monster Society Presents: Mythical Creatures of Australia. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. River Action's 23rd Annual Fish & Fire Fundraiser Dinner
EVENTS
join us as we acknowledge those who act as an eddy by going against the current to accomplish excellence on the Mississippi River in the areas of Art, Design, Education, Revitalization, River Activity, Stewardship, and Special Recognition; the event begins at 5pm with a social hour, silent auction, and cash bar, followed by a delicious plated dinner; presentation of our Annual Eddy awards and Scholarships promptly follows; the night ends with an entertaining live auction featuring auctioneer Decker Ploehn; $45-60; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: River Action's 23rd Annual Fish & Fire Fundraiser Dinner. Venue: Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Teen Advisory Board
KIDS' STUFF
we want teens' ideas to help improve everyone’s visit to the library from book orders, displays, and programming; attendance counts towards service hours; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Teen Advisory Board. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Celebrating Students! Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception
VISUAL ARTS
join in the celebration and view the portfolios of the high school art students who are recipients of the Brand Boeshaar Scholarship for 2025; 5pm bar opens (cards only), 5:30pm reception; 6pm awards ceremony, 6:30pm CAA reception; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Celebrating Students! Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Open Mic w/ David Killinger & Paul Ganahl (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-848-9047.
Event Title: Open Mic w/ David Killinger & Paul Ganahl (5:30pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Ebikes: Behind the Spokes
LECTURES
learn if you can convert your bike to an ebike? and how far you can go on a charge; learn all the nuts and bolts of ebikes; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Ebikes: Behind the Spokes. Venue: Healthy Habits.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Healthy Habits.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Jeff Theisen (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jeff Theisen (6pm). Venue: Twin Span Brewing.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Twin Span Brewing.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam Night (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam Night (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Family Storytime: Jokes
KIDS' STUFF
create a silly laughing frog after our normal story time; free; for information, call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Jokes. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Reading Assistance Dogs
KIDS' STUFF
children have the opportunity to read aloud to dogs from Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Reading Assistance Dogs. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Haunted History of Scott and Rock Island Counties
LECTURES
uncover local secrets with Peg Rounds of Whispering Souls Paranormal Investigations; Peg brings the history of Scott and Rock Island Counties together with the paranormal through her research and experiences; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Haunted History of Scott and Rock Island Counties. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Ignominious - Yotuma - Post A.D. (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Ohio-based death-metal musicians, featuring sets by Yotuma and Post A.D.; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Pastel Birds
VISUAL ARTS
May 1 and 8; with instructor Lisa Stisser; students will learn to capture the colors and textures of birds with chalk pastels; in this two session course, the instructor will cover beginner drawing strategies, along with value and surface development; $45-50; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Pastel Birds. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Chuck Murphy (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Chuck Murphy (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Big/Little Book Club
KIDS' STUFF
a book club for Littles (kids in 3rd-5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read together; we will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and activities; registration is required; May’s book club selection is The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Big/Little Book Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Fangirl Down
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Tessa Bailey's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Fangirl Down. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Season to Risk - Cougars - Otros Outros
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Season to Risk - Cougars - Otros Outros. Venue: Gabe's.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Chris & Wes Show
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Chris & Wes Show. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Muscatine City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets on the first, second, and third Thursday of each month; for information, call 563-263-5821.
Event Title: Muscatine City Council Meeting. Venue: City Hall of Muscatine.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Hall of Muscatine.
For more info visit www.muscatineiowa.gov. The Lifespan of a Fact
THEATRE
Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell's dramatic comedy based on the critically acclaimed book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-39; for tickets and information, call 319-259-7099.
Event Title: The Lifespan of a Fact. Venue: Riverside Theatre.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Star Wars: A New Hope
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: Star Wars: A New Hope. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:15 PM – 10:15 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. PaCE Workshop: Genealogy Group
LECTURES
to celebrate Community College Month in April, Black Hawk College Professional and Continuing Education is offering a variety of free workshops and discounted programs; for information and to register, call 309-796-8223.
Event Title: PaCE Workshop: Genealogy Group. Venue: Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; learn about a team of archaeologists who mysteriously disappeared from an excavation site in Palenque, Mexico while investigating a rumor around a priceless jade medallion before something horrifying scared them off; use video clues and warnings the team left behind to uncover the valuable information in archaeology, biology, and astromathematic field stations; developed by the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. What's New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; visit the GAHC+M to explore some of the interesting items we’ve added to the collection in the last six years – from machines to hand crafted furniture, textiles, personal items from early Davenport homes, and even medical equipment. Learn about stories of early immigrants and Quad City residents through historic artifacts; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 11; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. QC Chamber Coffee Meetup
MEETINGS, ETC
this is a casual morning event where you can meet, mingle and make contacts over a cup of coffee; there are no formal speakers or presentations; for Chamber members only.
Event Title: QC Chamber Coffee Meetup. Venue: Iron + Grain Coffee House - East Moline.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Iron + Grain Coffee House - East Moline.
For more info visit member.quadcitieschamber.com. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Golden Tones Chorus Practice
SENIORS
on Fridays; sing along to some classical memories; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Adult Coloring
SENIORS
on Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Adult Coloring. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
Mon.-Wed. & Fri.; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance rhythms; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba Gold
SENIORS
on Fridays; $3/class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba Gold. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Fridays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre
SENIORS
on Fridays; bring your theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater group and step into the spotlight with other senior performers in locally written plays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Home LEAD Fridays @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
we welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Home LEAD Fridays @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever
THEATRE
thru May 12; seeking three local performers, ages 40s-60s, for two featured roles (three scenes) and one cameo role (two short scenes) for the stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated musical running May 30 - June 15, directed by Tommy Ranieri; rehearsals begin on May 13 with minimal calls that could take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, with flexibility in building our schedule around actor availability; full availability needed for rehearsals from May 23 - 29; performers do not need to be strong singers or dancers; if interested, e-mail Ranieri at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with a clear photo of yourself and a list of any relevant experience.
Event Title: Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; $4-8; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Afternoon Bingo
SENIORS
on Fridays; with 25 and 50 cent cards; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Afternoon Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Small Business Class Powered by the SBA: Where to Find Your Customers and How to Talk to Them
LECTURES
unlock your potential and step into a free class that's all about discovering your customer base; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Small Business Class Powered by the SBA: Where to Find Your Customers and How to Talk to Them. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Food Truck Fridays
EVENTS
on Fridays; guests are welcome to bring their Food Truck meal purchases into Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi River Distilling Company, Wide River Winery Tasting Room, or hang out near Aunt Hattie’s; all of our other restaurants are open and some shops are staying open late, too.
Event Title: Food Truck Fridays. Venue: Downtown LeClaire.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown LeClaire.
For more info visit www.visitleclaire.com. Tommy Prine (5pm) - Magic Rockers of Texas - J. Graves (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
individual concerts with the singer/songwriter and youngest son of folk musician John Prine at 5pm, and the ensemble featuring Chris Kues (bass), Jim Campo (guitar/lead vocals), McGarrity Stanley (drums), and Mike Huff (guitar) at 7pm, featuring a set by J. Graves; $26.45 / $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Bling It On: Beginner Jewelry Making for Teens
VISUAL ARTS
May 2 & 9; with instructor Abby Olderog; students will learn beginner jewelry making techniques to create their own set of accessories; students can choose between creating a bracelet or necklace, along with a pair of earrings; $25-30; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Bling It On: Beginner Jewelry Making for Teens. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Opening Reception: Works by Eddie Peters
VISUAL ARTS
held in conjunction with the exhibit of works done in Richmond, Virginia c. 1985 on BFK Rives paper with Liquitex gesso; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Opening Reception: Works by Eddie Peters. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. BanD Acoustic
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: BanD Acoustic. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Oak Grove Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Bowman, Pickney, & Evans
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Bowman, Pickney, & Evans. Venue: The V'ue.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The V'ue.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ernie Hendrickson
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ernie Hendrickson. Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. John Resch & Doggin’ Out
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: John Resch & Doggin’ Out. Venue: Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tequila & Mezcal Tasting
EVENTS
organizers have curated an evening filled with unique tequila and mezcal tastings, delicious culinary pairings from Mercado vendors Mi Oaxaca, Creative Signature Cuisine and Delicias & Sabores; live music from local band Grupo Nuevo Estilo; and a visual walk through the history of Mercado as it looks toward its 10-year anniversary in 2026; attendees will embark on a sensory journey all while supporting Mercado’s mission to celebrate Latin culture and provide economic opportunities in the Quad Cities; $30-100.
Event Title: Tequila & Mezcal Tasting. Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Dukes & Boots
DANCE
on Fridays; join Steppin’ With Heather as she teaches some of the most popular line dances; ost dance lessons, we will have a live DJ or band from 9PM- close that will continue on the dancing fun.
Event Title: Dukes & Boots. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dirt Road Rockers
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Lynn Allen - Ava Rowland - Randy Klepsteen
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the area rockers, featuring sets by Nashville's Ava Rowland and Randy Klepsteen; $5.
Venue: Rascals Live.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:55 PM.
Rascals Live.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad City Flutes Unlimited Spring Concert
LIVE MUSIC
the flute choir will perform music of Mozart, Beethoven, Faure, Gossec, McMichael, Molnar-Suhajda, and Hirose; the choir consists of piccolos, C flutes, alto flutes, and bass flutes.
Venue: St. John's United Methodist Church.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. John's United Methodist Church.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 9 to 5: The Musical
THEATRE
Lancer Productions' student presentation of the Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the classic 1980 workplace comedy; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-12.
Event Title: 9 to 5: The Musical. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
For more info visit troupe739.booktix.com. Shrek the Musical Jr.
THEATRE
the Performing Arts Academy presents the one-act version of the Tony-winning fairytale musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $14; for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Shrek the Musical Jr. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. The Michigan MOMsemble Celebrates Mother’s Day
THEATRE
founded by Festival 56’s own Laura Brigham and performing together since 2016, The Michigan MOMsemble, is a group of talented mothers from the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan who share stories and songs altered to parody everyday parental joys and struggles; the MOMsemble mission is to help parents laugh about their frustrations, so that their kids might make it to adulthood; Fri. & Sat. 7pm; $25; for tickets and information, call 815-879-5656.
Event Title: The Michigan MOMsemble Celebrates Mother’s Day. Venue: Grace Theater.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grace Theater.
For more info visit festival56.com. ComedySportz Quad Cities
COMEDY
on Fridays and Saturdays; the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour
COMEDY
an interactive evening of magic, comedy and mind-control for the whole family; prepare to join a secret society of wonder where the only conspiracy theories are about how the hell he does these things; $39.50-49.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Munk Rivers - Chrash - Second Half - Dizzy Bridges
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Munk Rivers - Chrash - Second Half - Dizzy Bridges. Venue: Gabe's.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Deb Talan
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the singer/songwriter best known for being part of the folk-pop duo the Weepies; $18-35; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Girls' Weekend
THEATRE
Karen Schaeffer comedy about four book-club members in a Northwoods cabin, directed by Jacque Cohoon; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Girls' Weekend. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Heartbreak Hotel
THEATRE
from his childhood in Mississippi to his triumphant ’68 Comeback Special, this brand new high-energy production explores the pivotal moments in Elvis Presley’s life and music career through the perspectives of those who knew him best; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 3/12 and 3/13: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Heartbreak Hotel. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. The Emerald Earring
THEATRE
world premiere of Justin Nostrala's dark comedy about a woman’s struggle between trying to support the institution of marriage and family, while reckoning with her beliefs about abortion, directed by Jennifer Nostrala; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $33.
Event Title: The Emerald Earring. Venue: Tallgrass Theatre Company.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tallgrass Theatre Company.
For more info visit tallgrasstheatre.thundertix.com. The Lifespan of a Fact
THEATRE
Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell's dramatic comedy based on the critically acclaimed book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-39; for tickets and information, call 319-259-7099.
Event Title: The Lifespan of a Fact. Venue: Riverside Theatre.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
THEATRE
City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical comedy based on Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished novel, directed by Patrick Du Laney; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370.
Event Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. The Pirates of Penzance
THEATRE
Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta-comedy classic, directed by Dan Hale; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 3pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 563-333-6251.
Event Title: The Pirates of Penzance. Venue: St. Ambrose University Studio Theatre.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
St. Ambrose University Studio Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Brad Upton
COMEDY
get ready to laugh out loud with comedy legend Brad Upton, delivering sharp wit, timeless humor, and nonstop laughs for all ages; $18-36.
Event Title: Brad Upton. Venue: The Sound Conservatory - Moline.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Sound Conservatory - Moline.
For more info visit soundconservatory.com. Zooted Suits
THEATRE
Johnny and Fungus finally get jobs in Haus of Ruckus' comedic love letter to cartoons new and old; Fri.-Sun. 7:34pm.
Event Title: Zooted Suits. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:34 PM – 9:34 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Folk-N-Stages
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Folk-N-Stages. Venue: Denny O's.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Denny O's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Semi Charmed
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Semi Charmed. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Unresolved
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Unresolved. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Viva La Divas
EVENTS
the premiere drag show in the area showcasing the best performers from across the Midwest; the show cast includes the beautiful, talented Miss Jaide, Milange and Justine Thyme; $10-12; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Viva La Divas. Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Charley Crockett
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Grammy-nominated blues, country, and Americana singer/songwriter; $59.95-89.95; for tickets and information, call 319-648-1234.
Venue: Riverside Casino Event Center.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Casino Event Center.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Salsa Night w/ Sonora Sazon de Antano
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the touring salsa ensemble; $12-15; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Star Wars: A New Hope
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: Star Wars: A New Hope. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:15 PM – 10:15 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Crooked Cactus
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-328-8000.
Event Title: Crooked Cactus. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Ember
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ember. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. QC Santana Tribute Band
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: QC Santana Tribute Band. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:00 PM – Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 AM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; learn about a team of archaeologists who mysteriously disappeared from an excavation site in Palenque, Mexico while investigating a rumor around a priceless jade medallion before something horrifying scared them off; use video clues and warnings the team left behind to uncover the valuable information in archaeology, biology, and astromathematic field stations; developed by the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. What's New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; visit the GAHC+M to explore some of the interesting items we’ve added to the collection in the last six years – from machines to hand crafted furniture, textiles, personal items from early Davenport homes, and even medical equipment. Learn about stories of early immigrants and Quad City residents through historic artifacts; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. New Puppeteers Festival
THEATRE
Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre will present 12-15 groups and individuals, aged eight through adult, all young to the art of puppetry, with short original puppet plays; groups will write their own plays and create their puppets and scenery; Eulenspiegel puppeteers will provide free consultations and feedback; in exchange, each group will sign a letter of commitment, guaranteeing their participation throughout the process; the festival is supported in part
by the Teri Jean Breitbach Memorial Fund, but as always, Eulenspiegel welcomes donations to help defray expenses; for information, call 319-627-2487 or email monica@puppetspuppets.com or eptcoutreach@lcom.net.
Event Title: New Puppeteers Festival. Venue: West Liberty Community Center.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
West Liberty Community Center.
For more info visit owlglass.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 11; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 8; showcasing artwork by BHC students; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 11; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Myrlande Constant: DRAPO
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 4; Constant has been creating drapo, or Vodou flags, for over 35 years, pushing the boundaries of this traditional Haitian art form; over that time her pieces have grown to immense proportions, with some of the 17 works in the exhibition spanning more than seven feet; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Myrlande Constant: DRAPO. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Sandburg Student Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 6; an award will be presented for best of show in addition to honors for best print/graphic, best drawing, best painting, best ceramic, best 3D and two juror’s choice awards; several special merit awards also will be presented; prizes for the show are sponsored by Blick Art Materials; the juror for this year’s Student Art Show is Peoria artist Lisa Nelson Raabe, whose “Prayers of Steel” show was featured at Sandburg earlier last fall; for more information about the show, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at (309)341-5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Sandburg Student Art Show. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Faith and Friendship Women’s Breakfast
EVENTS
hosted by the Sisters in Christ ministry of the Vineyard Church of Davenport, this uplifting event brings together women from across the region for a vibrant morning of delicious food, fun group activities, and real conversations; together, we’ll explore the lives of women in the Bible and discover how their boldness, wisdom, and courage still speak to us today; $10; for information, call 563-322-3970.
Event Title: Faith and Friendship Women’s Breakfast. Venue: Vineyard Church of Davenport.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Vineyard Church of Davenport.
For more info visit forms.office.com. Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum Spring Open House
EVENTS
this year's open house will feature views of Jupiter, Mars and the mountains and craters of the Earth's Moon from the planetarium's telescopes; also on display will be a quarter-ton piece of the Canyon Diablo meteorite and a planetarium show with images and information on the wonders of the night sky; guests are asked to dress appropriate to the weather; in the event of cloudy sky conditions, telescope views may not be possible, but the indoor programs will still be offered; free.
Event Title: Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum Spring Open House. Venue: John Deere Planetarium - Augustana College.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
John Deere Planetarium - Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Free Comic Book Day
EVENTS
a morning of comics, manga, and graphic novels, with free comics and activities; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Free Comic Book Day. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Overeaters Anonymous
MEETINGS, ETC
on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia, and bulimia; for information, call the church at 563-355-6494.
Event Title: Overeaters Anonymous. Venue: Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.org. Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience
KIDS' STUFF
on Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and songs followed by 30 minutes of imaginative playtime; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Craft Buddies: Jokes
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 0-5; a super-fun time filled with songs, stories, and a colorful shape craft that will help build fine motor skills; free; for information, call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Craft Buddies: Jokes. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Free Comic Book Day
KIDS' STUFF
come in costume, pick up a free comic or two, play some games, and take some fun pictures; check out each of our departments for fun comic-themed games and crafts; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Free Comic Book Day. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Free Comic Book Day
KIDS' STUFF
visit the library for free copies of assorted Free Comic Book Day 2025 titles; stay for crafts, a raffle, and a comic workshop; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Free Comic Book Day. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop
KIDS' STUFF
a creative and interactive comic book workshop that explores the different languages of comics; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. VW Car Show
MUSEUMS
a fun-filled day of classic Beetles, Westfalia vans, kit cars and more; see the history of one of Germany’s most iconic car brands right in our parking lot; free, with admission to the museum free all day; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Emma Folsom; learn how to create a classic round braid on a kumihimo foam disk (or bring your own marudai) using pinch beads; this bracelet ends with bead caps and a lobster or spring ring; no experience needed; $72 bring your own tools/$92 if you need tools supplied; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 3rd-Annual Taco & Margarita Fest
EVENTS
featuring more than 100 vendors offering a diverse mix of crafts, direct sales, and a wide variety of food, desserts, and tacos; in addition to tacos, the event have more than 70 artisans, crafters, and direct sale booths for you to explore and shop.
Event Title: 3rd-Annual Taco & Margarita Fest. Venue: Runners Park.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Runners Park.
Free Comic Book Day
EVENTS
grab a free comic while supplies last, and sign up if you'd like to join our drawing class led by caricature artist Bill Douglas: this will last from 12:30-2pm, and attendees will learn the basics of creating a comic book page; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Quarterly Book Sale. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Their Legacy, My Journey: Finding Purpose in a New Beginning After the Loss of a Loved One
LECTURES
Jill Finn invites you to reflect on the unique legacies of those we’ve lost, and how their stories and memories can serve as a guiding force in our own journeys toward healing and self-discovery; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Their Legacy, My Journey: Finding Purpose in a New Beginning After the Loss of a Loved One. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Mark Hestness (11:30am)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Mark Hestness (11:30am). Venue: Freight House Farmer's Market.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Freight House Farmer's Market.
Lego Club
KIDS' STUFF
enjoy a morning of free building; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever
THEATRE
thru May 12; seeking three local performers, ages 40s-60s, for two featured roles (three scenes) and one cameo role (two short scenes) for the stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated musical running May 30 - June 15, directed by Tommy Ranieri; rehearsals begin on May 13 with minimal calls that could take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, with flexibility in building our schedule around actor availability; full availability needed for rehearsals from May 23 - 29; performers do not need to be strong singers or dancers; if interested, e-mail Ranieri at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with a clear photo of yourself and a list of any relevant experience.
Event Title: Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. The Old School (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Old School (1pm). Venue: Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Poopy's Pub & Grub.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wild Card (noon) - Boomstick (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wild Card (noon) - Boomstick (5pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Kentucky Derby Day
EVENTS
watch the race in the Auto House, sip on mint juleps and Woodford Reserve old-fashioneds; there will be 50/50 tickets and a taco bar; Ryan Bizarri plays from 4-7pm; for information, call 309-373-5080.
Event Title: Kentucky Derby Day. Venue: Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
For more info visit haubergestate.org. Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: So Many Newspapers, So Little Time
LECTURES
virtual program; learn tips about both how and where to search; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: So Many Newspapers, So Little Time. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Peter Pan
THEATRE
student-performed version of J.M. Barrie's classic children's story adapted by Brooke Galvan, directed by Jessica Sheridan; Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun. 3pm; free, with donations appreciated; for information, call 563-326-7862.
Event Title: Peter Pan. Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.org. Weaving Memories
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Rowen Schussheim Anderson; students will learn basic weaving techniques to create a bookmark or simple basket; demonstrations using a floor loom will also be given, allowing students to understand how tapestries are created; there may even be a chance to test out the loom yourself; this class is perfect for families to learn a new skill together; $25-30; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Weaving Memories. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club
EVENTS
on Saturdays; an all-ages and all-skill-levels chess club; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Angela Meyer (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (2pm). Venue: Off Shore Bar & Grill.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Off Shore Bar & Grill.
Free Comic Book Day: Comic Book Workshop
KIDS' STUFF
let's unleash our creativity by exploring our inner authors and crafting our very own comic books to take home; free; for information, call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Free Comic Book Day: Comic Book Workshop. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
LITERARY ARTS
join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê; many of Santat's books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet? and After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again); free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
LITERARY ARTS
join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê; many of Santat's books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet? and After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again); free; for information, call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Celebrating National Labyrinth Day
EVENTS
led by Carrie Mahoney; celebrate this annual event with sound meditation, somatic stretch, art and, of course, walking the labyrinth; $100; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Celebrating National Labyrinth Day. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – Sunday, May 4, 2025, 3:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. Ryan Bizarri (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ryan Bizarri (4pm). Venue: Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
Peter Pan
THEATRE
student-performed version of J.M. Barrie's classic children's story adapted by Brooke Galvan, directed by Jessica Sheridan; Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun. 3pm; free, with donations appreciated; for information, call 563-326-7862.
Event Title: Peter Pan. Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.org. JD Aguilera Duo (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: JD Aguilera Duo (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Richard Roberts Jr. w/ Rob Dahms & Detroit Larry Davison
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Richard Roberts Jr. w/ Rob Dahms & Detroit Larry Davison. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Toxic Blonde
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Toxic Blonde. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2nd Annual Ball Bash: Boosie BadAzz - Smiles - T Stuck - DJ Mono - DJ Chuck - DJ Fly Huncho
LIVE MUSIC
an evening with the rappers, hip-hop musicians, and DJs; $50-100; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Bendigo Fletcher - Maggie Halfman
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Kentucky-based folk musicians, featuring a set by Maggie Halfman; $26.45.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Class of ’82: '90s New Wave Tribute Band
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. The Devil Wears Prada - Erra - Kingdom of Giants - Acres
LIVE MUSIC
an evening with the rockers on their "Metalcore Spring Break" tour; $29-50.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. 9 to 5: The Musical
THEATRE
Lancer Productions' student presentation of the Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the classic 1980 workplace comedy; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-12.
Event Title: 9 to 5: The Musical. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
For more info visit troupe739.booktix.com. Shrek the Musical Jr.
THEATRE
the Performing Arts Academy presents the one-act version of the Tony-winning fairytale musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $14; for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Shrek the Musical Jr. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. The Michigan MOMsemble Celebrates Mother’s Day
THEATRE
founded by Festival 56’s own Laura Brigham and performing together since 2016, The Michigan MOMsemble, is a group of talented mothers from the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan who share stories and songs altered to parody everyday parental joys and struggles; the MOMsemble mission is to help parents laugh about their frustrations, so that their kids might make it to adulthood; Fri. & Sat. 7pm; $25; for tickets and information, call 815-879-5656.
Event Title: The Michigan MOMsemble Celebrates Mother’s Day. Venue: Grace Theater.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grace Theater.
For more info visit festival56.com. ComedySportz Quad Cities
COMEDY
on Fridays and Saturdays; the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. TRSH - doan - Summerbruise - Dear Maryanne
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: TRSH - doan - Summerbruise - Dear Maryanne. Venue: Gabe's.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Swan Lake
DANCE
immerse yourself in the enchanting world of one of the most beloved ballets of all time as the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra partners with the Heartland Ballet in a complete staged production of Tchaikovsky’s classic; Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-585-7469.
Venue: John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Cry! Cry! Cry! A Musical Tribute to Johnny Cash
LIVE MUSIC
award-winning tribute artist Jonathan Lyons takes you back in time with his polished tribute to The Man In Black; $40; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Girls' Weekend
THEATRE
Karen Schaeffer comedy about four book-club members in a Northwoods cabin, directed by Jacque Cohoon; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Girls' Weekend. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Heartbreak Hotel
THEATRE
from his childhood in Mississippi to his triumphant ’68 Comeback Special, this brand new high-energy production explores the pivotal moments in Elvis Presley’s life and music career through the perspectives of those who knew him best; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 3/12 and 3/13: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Heartbreak Hotel. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. The Emerald Earring
THEATRE
world premiere of Justin Nostrala's dark comedy about a woman’s struggle between trying to support the institution of marriage and family, while reckoning with her beliefs about abortion, directed by Jennifer Nostrala; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $33.
Event Title: The Emerald Earring. Venue: Tallgrass Theatre Company.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tallgrass Theatre Company.
For more info visit tallgrasstheatre.thundertix.com. The Lifespan of a Fact
THEATRE
Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell's dramatic comedy based on the critically acclaimed book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-39; for tickets and information, call 319-259-7099.
Event Title: The Lifespan of a Fact. Venue: Riverside Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
THEATRE
City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical comedy based on Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished novel, directed by Patrick Du Laney; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370.
Event Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. The Pirates of Penzance
THEATRE
Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta-comedy classic, directed by Dan Hale; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 3pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 563-333-6251.
Event Title: The Pirates of Penzance. Venue: St. Ambrose University Studio Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
St. Ambrose University Studio Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Zooted Suits
THEATRE
Johnny and Fungus finally get jobs in Haus of Ruckus' comedic love letter to cartoons new and old; Fri.-Sun. 7:34pm.
Event Title: Zooted Suits. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:34 PM – 9:34 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Brooke Byam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Brooke Byam. Venue: Denny O's.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Denny O's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Funktastic 5
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Funktastic 5. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. William Elliott Whitmore - Clare Doyle
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the blues, country, and folk singer/songwriter, featuring a set by Clare Doyle; $40.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Star Wars: A New Hope
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: Star Wars: A New Hope. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:15 PM – 10:15 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Fire and Ice
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Fire and Ice. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. The Velies
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Velies. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Twisted Mic's Entertainment (8:30pm) - Larger Than Life (10pm)
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-328-8000.
Event Title: Twisted Mic's Entertainment (8:30pm) - Larger Than Life (10pm). Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com.