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, June 21, 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, June 21, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
MOVIES
screening in the 2025 Drive-in Movies at the Hangar series; movies start approximately 30 minutes after sunset, and all titles are family-friendly.
Event Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Venue: Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Iowa City Municipal Airport.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. 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, June 21, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; 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, June 21, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Sacred Places
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 1; the exhibit explores sites worldwide and shares the beliefs of young worshippers; featuring images, artifacts, and stories from more than two dozen sites and across various faiths, you’re invited to explore the significance and insights provided by these sacred places; developed by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis; 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, June 21, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. A Very Serious Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; exhibition of new sculptural and wearable works by Justin Scroggins; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: A Very Serious Art Show. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Public Space One North Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; 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 that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; Alternating Currents and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists and muralists for the 2025 Alternating Currents Mural Fest, a vibrant public art initiative bringing large-scale murals to downtown Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island this August; five artists or artist teams will be selected to create murals on five separate walls, each receiving a $5,000 stipend for their work; artists have creative freedom over their design, theme and color palette, with final approval from project partners and property owners; wall preparation, lodging, and festival hospitality access will be provided; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Children's Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; ages 4-12 can submit one original work of Pixel Art; winners will be determined by a popular vote open to the public.; prizes will be awarded for first place in each category; the categories include Individual Entry for ages 4-5, ages 6-8 and ages 9-12; there will also be a Group Entry category where a team can submit a group piece; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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, June 21, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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, June 21, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 26; the exhibit brings together the compelling works of mother and daughter artists, Sandra Louise Dyas and Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik, in a powerful visual dialogue that spans generations, mediums, and personal histories; with photography, video, and large-scale mixed media painting, the exhibition presents an immersive exploration of place, memory, and the emotional landscape of womanhood; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 14; characterized by a focus on the effects of light and atmospheric conditions, loose brushstrokes, and often bright colors, Impressionism was the prevalent artistic style in the United States when the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art originated in 1895; through works from the collection, this exhibition explores the unique American re-interpretation of the style that originated in France; the legacy of these American Impressionists continues to inspire painterly artists today; 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: Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; winners will be determined by popular vote. Artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 12; prizes will be awarded for first place in the Teen Division (going into grades 6-12) and Adult Division (18+); free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Breakfast with the Giraffe
EVENTS
as we celebrate the longest day of the year on World Giraffe Day, enjoy a tall order of breakfast then go on a tour to meet our tall boy Kenya at the Giraffe barn; find out how zookeepers care for this endangered species as we work to save the world's tallest animal from a “silent extinction”; $25-45; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Breakfast with the Giraffe. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit campscui.active.com. Land Development & Housing Styles of McClellan Heights Post the Civil War
LECTURES
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Matt Johnston, Local McClellan Heights Resident & Historian Hobbyist; bring your walking shoes and interest in local history for a tour of McClellan Heights; learn about its post Civil War use, land ownership, the housing development, and some of the architectural styles of homes in the first addition; about 1,000 steps; meet at: Lindsay Park - East of the old fire station by the water fountain and bench near the playground, and park along 11th St. in the Village of East Davenport; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Land Development & Housing Styles of McClellan Heights Post the Civil War. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Blowing and Using Shards
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Karen Kubby; this intermediate lampworking class has you blowing glass bubbles using a hollow mandrel; break up your bubble and use that glass to embellish a bead; there will be lots of experimentation, using glass, silver foil, enamel powers, and frit; $120; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Blowing and Using Shards. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.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, June 21, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.org. Midsommar Music Festival: Black Hawk Pipes & Drums (10am) - Chloe Finch (11:30am) - Orion Community Band (1:30pm) - Norwegian Bachelor Farmers (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Midsommar Music Festival: Black Hawk Pipes & Drums (10am) - Chloe Finch (11:30am) - Orion Community Band (1:30pm) - Norwegian Bachelor Farmers (3pm). Venue: Bishop Hill.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Bishop Hill.
For more info visit www.visitbishophill.com. 2025 Midsommar Music Festival
EVENTS
a family-friendly event featuring free concerts in the park, a Swedish Maypole celebration, and much more; bring a lawn chair and join us as we celebrate this Swedish holiday in historic Bishop Hill, Illinois; for information, call 309-927-3899.
Event Title: 2025 Midsommar Music Festival. Venue: Bishop Hill.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Bishop Hill.
For more info visit www.visitbishophill.com. Bentonsport Heritage Day
EVENTS
Bentonsport, Iowa was a bustling steamboat port and railroad terminus in 1857 –
outfitting pioneers heading west and growing a population that would peak at 650.
Transport yourself to those early days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 21,
when Bentonsport opens its doors for Heritage Day and reenacts citizens’ lives during
the village’s rise to prosperity.
Temperance – abstinence from alcoholic drinks – is a hot topic, and Mayor Green is
gathering folks at noon to discuss what Iowa’s legislature should do about it. The issue
affects shopkeepers, rural folks, and law officers. Temperance campaigners hope to
bring citizens to their side with songs condemning drink.
You can tour the village in a horse-drawn covered wagon or catch a ride to a specific
stop. You’ll hear musicians play period songs and see artisans demonstrate their skills
in front of shops selling gifts, antiques, remedies and other products.
Arts and craft vendors will offer goods near Bentonsport’s famed rose garden. Vendors
will supply l…
Event Title: Bentonsport Heritage Day. Venue: Bentonsport National Historic District.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Bentonsport National Historic District.
For more info visit www.bentonsportheritage.org. Joy March @ Vander Veer Park
EVENTS
our silly mini-parade will march around and through beautiful Vander Veer Park starting in the parking lot near the conservatory; come equipped with noise makers, puppets, giant cardboard heads, costumes, brightly colored clothing, and join the fun; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Joy March @ Vander Veer Park. Venue: Vander Veer Botanical Park.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Vander Veer Botanical Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Cyanotype Workshop
MUSEUMS
Cyanotype printing, or "sun printing" is a camera-less alternative to traditional photography that requires UV, the shadow of an object, and treated paper in an iron solution; the results are beautiful white and blue images; join us for a tutorial, led by Brit Gray, on this centuries old technique; all materials will be provided, $12-20; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved
KIDS' STUFF
attendees will have the opportunity to visit the OWL, learn about our Summer Reading Program, register for a library card, and browse from a collection of materials for check out; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved. Venue: Autistic and Loved.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Autistic and Loved.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Cask & Barrel Beer Festival
EVENTS
featuring more than 20 breweries showcasing Barrel Aged, Wood Aged, and Cask Conditioned Beers; Mexies Food Truck will be serving lunch.
Event Title: Cask & Barrel Beer Festival. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Arthur & Friends Make a Musical
THEATRE
family musical comedy based on the popular books and PBS animated series; scheduled show-only performances Tue. Thu. Fri. and Sat.; $15/person; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Arthur & Friends Make a Musical. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Collection Convention
EVENTS
see what kind of interesting things people in our community collect, browse their collections, and find out more about their favorite things; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Collection Convention. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Table Reservation for Collection Convention
EVENTS
you’ll be assigned a table to display your collection of items for attendees to view; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Table Reservation for Collection Convention. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teen Leadership Committee
KIDS' STUFF
TLC is a group of enthusiastic teenagers collaborating with library staff to enhance services and programs; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Leadership Committee. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Waiting for the Night / Return of the Scream Queen Book Signing
LITERARY ARTS
local author Michael McCarty signs copies of his short-story collection "Waiting for the Night" (co-written by Terrie Leigh Relf) and the horror adventure "Return of the Scream Queen" (co-written by Linnea Quigley and Stan Swanson, with comic art by Larry Nadolsky); free; https://www.facebook.com/events/979228084372576/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22edit_dialog%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D.
Event Title: Waiting for the Night / Return of the Scream Queen Book Signing. Venue: Obsidian & Sage.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Obsidian & Sage.
Rock of Ages
THEATRE
Tony-nominated musical comedy salute to rock anthems of the 1980s, directed by James Beaudry; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Rock of Ages. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Zodiac Series: CRAW Crab Pendant
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Alyssa Jakowchuk; make this 3-D crab pendant using cubed right angle weave (CRAW), brick stitch, and ladder stitch; this is the seventh of a yearlong series, making jewelry projects that correspond to the current Zodiac sign; Cancer is the sign for those with birthdays June 21 through July 22; $72; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Zodiac Series: CRAW Crab Pendant. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Teen Book Club: Summer Games Edition
KIDS' STUFF
teens are welcome to join us for a lively discussion of a different young adult book each month; enjoy snacks and get to know other teen readers; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Book Club: Summer Games Edition. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Kids Book Club
KIDS' STUFF
discuss a new book and do activities related to the book once a month; pick up your free book at the Youth Desk; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Kids Book Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Summer Solstice: Finding Your Own Sun
LECTURES
led by Kathleen Collins; get deeper in touch with your own spirit-the sun within your soul; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Summer Solstice: Finding Your Own Sun. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. Heartland Museum Open House: Thru the Decades
MUSEUMS
food and beverages that were introduced since 1860 will be served; feel free to come out in your favorite decade outfit; for information, call 515-602-6000.
Venue: Heartland Museum.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Heartland Museum.
For more info visit www.heartlandmuseum.org. For Those About to Yacht (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; $17; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Heritage Days: Incredible 45's (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Heritage Days: Incredible 45's (6pm). Venue: Downtown Princeville.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Princeville.
Jordan Danielsen (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
There did seem to be a mixed response to the use of cigarettes during Friday’s performance, but when the actors first lit up on stage and smoke filled the auditorium, at least one vocal gentleman behind me affectionately grumbled, “Hmph … that takes me back.”.
Event Title: Jordan Danielsen (6pm). Venue: Green Tree Brewery.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Green Tree Brewery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Totes McGotes (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Totes McGotes (6pm). Venue: The J Bar.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The J Bar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Grand Opening: Ecdysiast Arts Museum
EVENTS
the museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history and artistry of burlesque; the grand opening celebration promises an evening of education and entertainment, featuring curated exhibits that delve into the glittering world of burlesque, as well as live performances that pay homage to this vibrant art form; visitors to the new Ecdysiast Arts Museum can explore a thoughtfully curated collection that highlights the evolution of burlesque, from its early roots to its modern-day resurgence; the museum aims to provide an inclusive and mindful space that honors the performers and their cultural significance; for information, e-mail damielle@ecdysiastartsmuseum.com.
Event Title: Grand Opening: Ecdysiast Arts Museum. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Midwest Murder Podcast
EVENTS
the chart-climbing, independently produced true crime podcast turned Hit TV show is recorded with a live audience; from very humble small-town beginnings in an even smaller basement podcast studio, this Minot, ND based pod is a certified, top 200 globally trending true crime hit that recently became the Sunday night primetime feature on BEK TV; $20 & up; for information and tickets, call 563-328-8000.
Event Title: Midwest Murder Podcast. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Northside Saturday Nights: Two Boyfriends (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this free music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists; grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside street or bring your own chairs; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. New Crime Trio (6:30pm) - Wildfire Band (8:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: New Crime Trio (6:30pm) - Wildfire Band (8:30pm). Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – Sunday, June 22, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Funktastic Five
LIVE MUSIC
There did seem to be a mixed response to the use of cigarettes during Friday’s performance, but when the actors first lit up on stage and smoke filled the auditorium, at least one vocal gentleman behind me affectionately grumbled, “Hmph … that takes me back.”.
Event Title: Funktastic Five. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ryan Bizarri
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ryan Bizarri. Venue: Bishop Hill Colony Inn.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bishop Hill Colony Inn.
For more info visit www.visitbishophill.com. True Day
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: True Day. Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Solitary Man: A Tribute to Neil Diamond featuring Will Chalmers
LIVE MUSIC
an evening of the music icon's hits with the famed tribute musician; $15-28; for information and tickets, call 319-652-9815.
Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Much Ado About Nothing
THEATRE
Genesius Guild's presentation of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, directed by T Green and Calvin Vo; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations appreciated.
Event Title: Much Ado About Nothing. Venue: Lincoln Park.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Lincoln Park.
For more info visit www.genesius.org. 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, June 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Knox-Galesburg Symphony: The American Sound
LIVE MUSIC
the season finale showcases the origin of the famous “Jaws” theme alongside composers Carlos Simon and Joan Tower, who influence today’s American classical sound; $5-35.
Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.kgsymphony.org. Night Moves - Anthony Worden & the Illiterati - Shady Cove
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the indie rock band originating from Minneapolis, featuring sets by Anthony Worden & the Illiterati and Shady Cove; $30.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Shaun Easton Duo
LIVE MUSIC
an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets; food truck on site; free.
Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Chicago
THEATRE
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 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: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Miss Nelson Is Missing
THEATRE
Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Harry Allard's beloved children's book, directed by Jenn Hoeper; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Miss Nelson Is Missing. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Rock of Ages
THEATRE
Tony-nominated musical comedy salute to rock anthems of the 1980s, directed by James Beaudry; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Rock of Ages. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Romeo & Juliet
THEATRE
Riverside Theatre presents Shakespeare's tragic romance in the company's 25th year on the Festival Stage, directed by Adam Knight; Thu.-Sun. 7:30pm, free; for information, call 319-887-1360.
Event Title: Romeo & Juliet. Venue: Riverside Theatre Festival Stage.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverside Theatre Festival Stage.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. The Addams Family
THEATRE
Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the Charles Addams comic strip and classic TV sitcom; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed. 3pm; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760.
Event Title: The Addams Family. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com. Chris Avey
LIVE MUSIC
There did seem to be a mixed response to the use of cigarettes during Friday’s performance, but when the actors first lit up on stage and smoke filled the auditorium, at least one vocal gentleman behind me affectionately grumbled, “Hmph … that takes me back.”.
Event Title: Chris Avey. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. George Thorogood & the Destroyers
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: George Thorogood & the Destroyers. Venue: Riverside Casino Event Center.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Casino Event Center.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Matt Van
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Matt Van. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Nuclear Plow Boys
LIVE MUSIC
There did seem to be a mixed response to the use of cigarettes during Friday’s performance, but when the actors first lit up on stage and smoke filled the auditorium, at least one vocal gentleman behind me affectionately grumbled, “Hmph … that takes me back.”.
Event Title: Nuclear Plow Boys. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. GS70 - jm wave - Gabriel Dowie
LIVE MUSIC
OUTLETProgramme presents as evening of solo projects; $10 at the door; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Windy City Dueling Pianos
LIVE MUSIC
the performers, hailing from Chicago and from across the Midwest, have decades of dueling piano experience performing in nationally renowned clubs across the Midwest; they play off each other in the traditional “Classic” dueling pianos style that has made these shows so popular; the audience controls the show and decides what songs the entertainers play; $13-15; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Identity Crisis
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Identity Crisis. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, June 22, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Reservoir Dogs
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: Reservoir Dogs. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Chillona - Sun Centauri
LIVE MUSIC
the Iowa City Pride After-Party; based in Chicago, Chillona amplifies her Mexican heritage by making music in English and Spanish; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:45 PM – 11:45 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. 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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; 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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Sacred Places
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 1; the exhibit explores sites worldwide and shares the beliefs of young worshippers; featuring images, artifacts, and stories from more than two dozen sites and across various faiths, you’re invited to explore the significance and insights provided by these sacred places; developed by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis; 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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. A Very Serious Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; exhibition of new sculptural and wearable works by Justin Scroggins; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: A Very Serious Art Show. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Public Space One North Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; 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 that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; Alternating Currents and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists and muralists for the 2025 Alternating Currents Mural Fest, a vibrant public art initiative bringing large-scale murals to downtown Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island this August; five artists or artist teams will be selected to create murals on five separate walls, each receiving a $5,000 stipend for their work; artists have creative freedom over their design, theme and color palette, with final approval from project partners and property owners; wall preparation, lodging, and festival hospitality access will be provided; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Children's Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; ages 4-12 can submit one original work of Pixel Art; winners will be determined by a popular vote open to the public.; prizes will be awarded for first place in each category; the categories include Individual Entry for ages 4-5, ages 6-8 and ages 9-12; there will also be a Group Entry category where a team can submit a group piece; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 26; the exhibit brings together the compelling works of mother and daughter artists, Sandra Louise Dyas and Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik, in a powerful visual dialogue that spans generations, mediums, and personal histories; with photography, video, and large-scale mixed media painting, the exhibition presents an immersive exploration of place, memory, and the emotional landscape of womanhood; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision. Venue: Voices Studios.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 14; characterized by a focus on the effects of light and atmospheric conditions, loose brushstrokes, and often bright colors, Impressionism was the prevalent artistic style in the United States when the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art originated in 1895; through works from the collection, this exhibition explores the unique American re-interpretation of the style that originated in France; the legacy of these American Impressionists continues to inspire painterly artists today; 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: Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; winners will be determined by popular vote. Artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 12; prizes will be awarded for first place in the Teen Division (going into grades 6-12) and Adult Division (18+); free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Quad Cities Comic Book Convention
EVENTS
featuring dealers from four states specializing in comic books new and old, toys and related collectibles; if you have old comics lying around that you no longer want, bring them by, as dealers are buying; free; for more information, contact Alan at 309-657-1599.
Event Title: Quad Cities Comic Book Convention. Venue: Ramada Inn - Bettendorf.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Ramada Inn - Bettendorf.
For more info visit www.epguides.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; $17; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Next Steps in Boro Hollow Glass: Implosion Pendant
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Tyson Whitehill; learn to manipulate and embellish hollow boro glass to make a variety of implosion pendants; $128; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Next Steps in Boro Hollow Glass: Implosion Pendant. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Brandon Weigel and Mark Hestness (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Brandon Weigel and Mark Hestness (2pm). Venue: Crawford Brew Works.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Crawford Brew Works.
Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Twisted Tones (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Twisted Tones (2pm). Venue: The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium.
Ryan Bizarri (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ryan Bizarri (2pm). Venue: Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Olathea Creek Vineyard & Winery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. TaG: The Dynamic Duo (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: TaG: The Dynamic Duo (2pm). Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Kaffee und Kuchen: History of Early Davenport
MUSEUMS
presented by Richard Rowe; learn about the settlement and development of our piece of the Mississippi River Valley; with a special focus on the life of Colonel George Davenport, the origins and early history of the Quad Cities is rich with stories; 1:30pm refreshments, 2pm program; free for GAHC members, $8 for non-members; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Ginger Roots (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio in this event in the summer-concert series.
Venue: Bally's Quad Cities.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bally's Quad Cities.
For more info visit casinos.ballys.com. Rock of Ages
THEATRE
Tony-nominated musical comedy salute to rock anthems of the 1980s, directed by James Beaudry; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Rock of Ages. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Buddy Olson (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Buddy Olson (3pm). Venue: Ducky's Lagoon.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Ducky's Lagoon.
Die Fledermaus
THEATRE
Opera Quad Cities presents Johann Strauss' comic operetta that whisks you away to a glamorous masquerade ball where secrets come out, old grudges bubble up, and the champagne never stops flowing; directed by Michelle Crouch, conducted by Nathan Windt; Fri. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm.
Event Title: Die Fledermaus. Venue: Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.operaqc.org. Miss Nelson Is Missing
THEATRE
Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Harry Allard's beloved children's book, directed by Jenn Hoeper; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Miss Nelson Is Missing. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. The Addams Family
THEATRE
Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the Charles Addams comic strip and classic TV sitcom; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed. 3pm; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760.
Event Title: The Addams Family. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com. Far Out Sunday Funday (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Far Out Sunday Funday (4pm). Venue: Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Class of '82 (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available, no coolers.
Venue: Runner's Park.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Runner's Park.
Andrzej Kozlowski & Friends (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
pianist Kozlowski, joined by a talented ensemble of friends, invites you on a personal journey through his original compositions and cherished works by the great composers; $8-18.
Venue: The Sound Conservatory - Moline.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Sound Conservatory - Moline.
For more info visit soundconservatory.com. Chicago
THEATRE
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 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: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Cloakroom - Another Heaven - Blist Her (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the shoegaze band from Northwest Indiana, featuring sets by Another Heaven and Blist Her; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Kiran Ahluwalia - Amanda Fish
LIVE MUSIC
event in the 7th AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family to enjoy a picnic-style concert experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting; free; food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors, and guests are also welcome to bring their own; well-behaved pets are welcome to join in on the fun; in the case of inclement weather, concerts will be streamed live on the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series Facebook and YouTube pages.
Venue: Wiley Park.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Wiley Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Much Ado About Nothing
THEATRE
Genesius Guild's presentation of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, directed by T Green and Calvin Vo; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations appreciated.
Event Title: Much Ado About Nothing. Venue: Lincoln Park.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Lincoln Park.
For more info visit www.genesius.org. Romeo & Juliet
THEATRE
Riverside Theatre presents Shakespeare's tragic romance in the company's 25th year on the Festival Stage, directed by Adam Knight; Thu.-Sun. 7:30pm, free; for information, call 319-887-1360.
Event Title: Romeo & Juliet. Venue: Riverside Theatre Festival Stage.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverside Theatre Festival Stage.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. G. Love & Special Sauce
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the hip-hop/blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul;; $39.50-45; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. 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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; 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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Sacred Places
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 1; the exhibit explores sites worldwide and shares the beliefs of young worshippers; featuring images, artifacts, and stories from more than two dozen sites and across various faiths, you’re invited to explore the significance and insights provided by these sacred places; developed by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis; 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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. A Very Serious Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; exhibition of new sculptural and wearable works by Justin Scroggins; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: A Very Serious Art Show. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Public Space One North Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; 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 that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; Alternating Currents and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists and muralists for the 2025 Alternating Currents Mural Fest, a vibrant public art initiative bringing large-scale murals to downtown Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island this August; five artists or artist teams will be selected to create murals on five separate walls, each receiving a $5,000 stipend for their work; artists have creative freedom over their design, theme and color palette, with final approval from project partners and property owners; wall preparation, lodging, and festival hospitality access will be provided; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Children's Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; ages 4-12 can submit one original work of Pixel Art; winners will be determined by a popular vote open to the public.; prizes will be awarded for first place in each category; the categories include Individual Entry for ages 4-5, ages 6-8 and ages 9-12; there will also be a Group Entry category where a team can submit a group piece; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 26; the exhibit brings together the compelling works of mother and daughter artists, Sandra Louise Dyas and Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik, in a powerful visual dialogue that spans generations, mediums, and personal histories; with photography, video, and large-scale mixed media painting, the exhibition presents an immersive exploration of place, memory, and the emotional landscape of womanhood; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 14; characterized by a focus on the effects of light and atmospheric conditions, loose brushstrokes, and often bright colors, Impressionism was the prevalent artistic style in the United States when the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art originated in 1895; through works from the collection, this exhibition explores the unique American re-interpretation of the style that originated in France; the legacy of these American Impressionists continues to inspire painterly artists today; 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: Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; winners will be determined by popular vote. Artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 12; prizes will be awarded for first place in the Teen Division (going into grades 6-12) and Adult Division (18+); free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 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.
Monday, June 23, 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).
Monday, June 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance: Fall Class Registration
DANCE
June 23 & 24; returning students class placement will be posted, and new families can stop in to see the studios and talk to a staff member about class placement for your student dancer; fill out your registration form, and pay your $40 registration fee to hold your spot. ($50 per family with multiple students); registration is also available by appointment; please call the office if you need a different time to register this summer; for information, call 309-786-2677.
Event Title: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance: Fall Class Registration. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Summer 2025 Junior Theatre Mini Camp: Fantastical Friends
THEATRE
thru June 27, for ages 4-7; young adventurers will embark on an enchanting journey to discover the wonders of mythical creatures; from dragons to unicorns, campers will explore legendary beings and unleash their creativity through storytelling and imaginative play; adventure throughout DJT, exploring acting, movement, lights, sound, make-up and more; students will collaborate on the creation of their very own script to perform; $125-145; for information, call 563-326-7862.
Event Title: Summer 2025 Junior Theatre Mini Camp: Fantastical Friends. Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.org. Zoo Camp for Ages 10-13: Creative Colonies, Session #4
KIDS' STUFF
thru June 27; work together as Creative Colonies as we examine the threats to species and habitats and the conservation programs working to save them from extinction; $200-250; for information and to register, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Zoo Camp for Ages 10-13: Creative Colonies, Session #4. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. 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).
Monday, June 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Ugly Quilts
SENIORS
on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing experience necessary; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Kaleidoscope: Clay Keepsakes for Ages 7-8
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 27, with instructor Leana Carter; students will explore the fundamentals of working with clay in order to create their own personalized keepsake box; this camp is a fun way for students to express themselves and allow their artwork to take on a personality of its own; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Clay Keepsakes for Ages 7-8. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kaleidoscope: Nature Prints and Textures for Ages 5-6
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 27, with instructor Leana Carter; students will look to the natural world to find inspiration and unique tools to create prints and rubbings; using leaves, flowers, and other interesting natural textures, students will combine these findings to experiment with their artwork; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Nature Prints and Textures for Ages 5-6. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kaleidoscope: Wizardry & Wickedness for Ages 9-12
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 27, with instructor Seth Chappell; students will use the colorful and playful Land of Oz as inspiration for their own artwork; through the exploration of expressive art shown at the Figge and experimenting with materials, students will create their own magical masterpieces; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Wizardry & Wickedness for Ages 9-12. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Library in the Park: Slattery Park
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; enjoy a storytime at 10am, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library in the Park: Slattery Park. Venue: Slattery Park.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Slattery Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. RIFAC Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: RIFAC Preschool Storytime. Venue: Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Stories in the Park
KIDS' STUFF
join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun; for children birth to 6 years old with an adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Stories in the Park. Venue: Prospect Park.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Prospect Park.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Tales for Tots
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Silver Linings Bell Choir
SENIORS
on Mondays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Linings Bell Choir. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
CASI (Center 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).
Monday, June 23, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mario Kart Monday
KIDS' STUFF
tournaments for tweens and teens ages 12+; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Mario Kart Monday. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Kaleidoscope: Animals in Art for Ages 5-6
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 27, with instructor Leana Carter; students will learn how to bring their favorite animals to life; after exploring the Figge's "Cats!" exhibit and other animals in artworks, students will experiment and play with drawing, painting, and sculpting to capture the essence of the animal kingdom; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Animals in Art for Ages 5-6. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kaleidoscope: Animals in Art for Ages 7-8
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 27, with instructor Leana Carter; students will learn to use clay to bring their fantasy visions to life; whether it's a dragon, a wizard, or castle, students will build and decorate their clay creations while exploring different 3D sculpting techniques; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Animals in Art for Ages 7-8. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kaleidoscope: Fantasy Creature Design for Ages 9-12
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 27, with instructor Seth Chappell; students will learn about the design process to create their own fantasy creature; camp will begin with sketching their creature and designing its unique features, whether it be multiple arms, wings, or more; then, students will turn their 2D drawings into a 3D creation, learning new sculpting and puppetry techniques and experimenting with various materials; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Fantasy Creature Design for Ages 9-12. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 23, 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).
Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Kidstock Summer Music Camp 2
KIDS' STUFF
thru June 27; the camps give young musicians, ages 8-18, the opportunity to participate in workshops lead by professional musicians, form a band with fellow campers, and put on a performance in Common Chord’s Redstone Room for their friends and family; students learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, confidence, and self-expression – all while doing something they love; for information and to register, call 563-326-1333.
Event Title: Kidstock Summer Music Camp 2. Venue: Common Chord.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Common Chord.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Teen DIY: Paper Quilling
KIDS' STUFF
join Ms. Amber for a simple tutorial where attendees will learn how to quill flower shapes or Among Us characters (or both!); these will then be glued onto an origami keepsake box; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen DIY: Paper Quilling. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Wicked
MOVIES
a screening in the Monday Matinee series, with popcorn included; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Wicked. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Shuffleboard
SENIORS
on Mondays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Library in the Park: Emeis Park
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; enjoy a storytime, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library in the Park: Emeis Park. Venue: Emeis Park.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Emeis Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Chess: Come to Play
SENIORS
on Mondays; $1-2; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chess: Come to Play. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Young Adventurer's Club
KIDS' STUFF
grades 3-5 join us to play Dungeons and Dragons; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Young Adventurer's Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Davenport Civil Rights Trolley Tours
MUSEUMS
in partnership with the Davenport Civil Rights Commission and the Putnam Museum, Ryan Saddler takes people on a trolley tour with stops at crucial points in town to learn the history of our local civil rights movement; the stops include Charles and Ann Toney’s House, the LeClaire Park Bandshell, the Natatorium Public Pool, and the Barrio, among others; free, but registration required; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Works Cited
LECTURES
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Incredible 45’s (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
an event in the 2025 Free Summer Concert In the Park Series, sponsored by Moline Township Activity Center; brats, hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pie, soda, bottled water, and coffee will be sold from 5pm until sold out in our
dining room; at 6:30pm popcorn, soda, and bottled water will be sold; parking available in former Bethany’s lot or old Dispatch lot at 1720 5th Ave ~ Cross 6th Ave to enter park; bring a lawn chair or blanket; for all ages; if weather is unfavorable, call 309-797-0789 for further information, call 309-797-0789.
Venue: Stephens Square.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Stephens Square.
Rock Island City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
Public Comment is held at the beginning of City Council meetings after the Moment of Silence; the allotted time for Public Comment is 30 minutes; if additional time is needed, Public Comment will be extended at the end of the meeting for additional speakers; for information, call 309-732-2012 or e-mail executivemail@rigov.org.
Event Title: Rock Island City Council Meeting. Venue: Rock Island City Hall.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Rock Island City Hall.
For more info visit www.rigov.org.