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, April 27, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
Classes, & Ongoing Events
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, April 27, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest
LITERARY ARTS
thru Apr. 30; any 18+ individual may submit up to two poems during the month of April; poems will be read by our judges and winners will be added to a special poetry zine that will be made and distributed at the library; winners will also be asked to come read their poetry aloud at a special zine release party to be held in the library gardens on the evening of Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Apr. 30; any 18+ individual may submit up to two poems during the month of April; poems will be read by our judges and winners will be added to a special poetry zine that will be made and distributed at the library; winners will also be asked to come read their poetry aloud at a special zine release party to be held in the library gardens on the evening of Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; 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, April 27, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; 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, April 27, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 49th-Annual High School Art Invitational
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 30; each spring, Quad City Arts displays artwork from top high school artists and their art teachers; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 49th-Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; 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: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Langer, Lesperance, & Schroeder
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 27; exhibit of metal and fiber sculpture by Amanda Langer, encaustics by Cindy Lesperance, and Japanese tiles by Nick Schroeder; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Langer, Lesperance, & Schroeder. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; 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 & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
Calls For Entry
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
Calls For Entry
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 49th-Annual High School Art Invitational
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 30; each spring, Quad City Arts displays artwork from top high school artists and their art teachers; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 49th-Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; 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: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Langer, Lesperance, & Schroeder
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 27; exhibit of metal and fiber sculpture by Amanda Langer, encaustics by Cindy Lesperance, and Japanese tiles by Nick Schroeder; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Langer, Lesperance, & Schroeder. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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, April 27, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; 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 & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Tone & Walk
SENIORS
Mon. & Wed.; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Tone & Walk. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Ugly Quilts
SENIORS
on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no experience is needed; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Little Movers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
Mondays at 9:30 & 11am; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Silver Linings Bell Choir
SENIORS
on Mondays; the group practices May thru September; the ability to read music is a practical requirement for joining but previous bell-ringing experience is not required; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Linings Bell Choir. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
CASI (Center Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Pre-K Prep Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills; in addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we’ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more; best for children ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pre-K Prep Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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, April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Mah Jongg
SENIORS
Mon. 10am, Tue. 1pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 10:15-11:15am, Thu. 8:45-9:45am; aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms; participants are taught some basic easy-to-learn movements for a fun workout; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Little Movers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
at 9:30 & 11am; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 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; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. SAL Community Services Drop-In
on Mondays; drop-in hours do not require health insurance, and can assist with:
• Accessing childcare for children 6 weeks- 12 years old
• Accessing childcare for non-traditional hours of care, nights and weekends
• Information about how to become a licensed childcare provider
• Information and support with applying for and eligibility for the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (Illinois CCAP)
• Enrollment in our Prevention Initiative program (for children 0-3 years old in Rock Island County)
• Enrollment in our Early Head Start program (for pregnant moms and children birth-age 3 in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties)
• Enrollment in our IDHS home-visiting program (for children 0-5 years old in Rock Island County. IDHS is ideal for parents that may not be working or going to school and don’t necessarily need childcare for their children)
• And more!
no appointment is necessary, participants are helped on a first-come, first-served basis; free; for information call 309…
Event Title: SAL Community Services Drop-In. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Drums Alive
SENIORS
fun, choreographed workouts to music using drumsticks, stability balls, and your own power; the class is done from a sitting position and can be modified for all levels and abilities; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Drums Alive. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chair Zumba
SENIORS
for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. My Own World
KIDS' STUFF
grab a copy of Mike Holmes' book from the youth desk and join a librarian-led discussion with the Homeschool Book Club; plus, we'll have a craft and snacks; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: My Own World. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. One Perfect Couple
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Ruth Ware's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: One Perfect Couple. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. One Perfect Couple
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
discussion of Ruth Ware's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: One Perfect Couple. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Euchre
SENIORS
on Mondays; learn to play for fun and prepare for weekly tournaments; $2-5; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Shuffleboard
SENIORS
on Mondays; join the fun of this low-impact activity providing participants with multiple health benefits as well as an opportunity to get out and socialize; shuffleboard is a Senior Olympic sport, so start your training now; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, April 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
LECTURES
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Davenport Junior Theatre Workshop: Puppetry 10-13
KIDS' STUFF
ages 10-13 are invited to come and explore the art of theatre through three different topics: acting, musical theatre and puppetry; we will go over the basic tools and methods used in all three areas while also putting them to practice through different games and activities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Davenport Junior Theatre Workshop: Puppetry 10-13. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Young Adventurer's Club
KIDS' STUFF
for grades 3-5; join us at the library to play Dungeons and Dragons; no experience required; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Young Adventurer's Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. We Have Always Lived in the Castle
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Shirley Jackson's book with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. We Have Always Lived in the Castle
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Shirley Jackson's book with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. 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, April 27, 2026, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Rock Island City Hall.
For more info visit www.rigov.org. Great River Brewery Game Night
on Mondays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Venue: Great River Brewery.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Adventures in Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
join us for a fun time of adventures through stories; the only thing we require is that you be ready to have fun and go on a journey; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Adventures in Storytime. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony
KIDS' STUFF
all poets who enter the 2026 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony; poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the contest winners as well as those who choose to read; light refreshments will be served; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Library Citizens' Academy
LECTURES
learn the ins and outs of how and why we decide what to buy; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Library Citizens' Academy. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. SOFA Seminars: Investing Basics for Women
LECTURES
learn everything you need to know about how to start investing with this FREE seminar offered by The Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA), presented by Jaime Ragins; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: SOFA Seminars: Investing Basics for Women. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. En Esch - Unitcode: Machine (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the German musician who has been a member of the bands KMFDM, Pigface, Slick Idiot, and <PIG> featuring a set by Unitcode: Machine; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey
VISUAL ARTS
on Mondays; students will learn the basics of acrylic painting and how it can be an ideal medium for any artist; enjoy a relaxed environment when painting, so you can find ease as you experiment with your paint strokes; whether you are an absolute beginner or have advanced experience, join us to enjoy the freedom of acrylic painting; $125-140 for four classes beginning the Monday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey
Classes
on Mondays; students will learn the basics of acrylic painting and how it can be an ideal medium for any artist; enjoy a relaxed environment when painting, so you can find ease as you experiment with your paint strokes; whether you are an absolute beginner or have advanced experience, join us to enjoy the freedom of acrylic painting; $125-140 for four classes beginning the Monday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Acrylic Painting with Brad Bisbey. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
Classes, & Ongoing Events
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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest
LITERARY ARTS
thru Apr. 30; any 18+ individual may submit up to two poems during the month of April; poems will be read by our judges and winners will be added to a special poetry zine that will be made and distributed at the library; winners will also be asked to come read their poetry aloud at a special zine release party to be held in the library gardens on the evening of Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Apr. 30; any 18+ individual may submit up to two poems during the month of April; poems will be read by our judges and winners will be added to a special poetry zine that will be made and distributed at the library; winners will also be asked to come read their poetry aloud at a special zine release party to be held in the library gardens on the evening of Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; 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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; 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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 49th-Annual High School Art Invitational
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 30; each spring, Quad City Arts displays artwork from top high school artists and their art teachers; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 49th-Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; 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: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; 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 & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
Calls For Entry
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
Calls For Entry
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 49th-Annual High School Art Invitational
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 30; each spring, Quad City Arts displays artwork from top high school artists and their art teachers; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: 49th-Annual High School Art Invitational. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art is the Word: Text in Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 17; the exhibition invites the viewer to consider how text appears in art and the impact it can have; 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: Art is the Word: Text in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; 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 & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Line Dancing: Beginner
SENIORS
on Tuesdays, 9-9:30am & 9:30-10am; learn all the latest moves in a fun way to stay in shape; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing: Beginner. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Classic
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; chair exercises can offer a seated routine that rivals any you've ever done on your feet; you can also do this class standing if you want to give it a try; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Classic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers EnerChi
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; move through a slow-flowing sequence as you shift your weight from front to back, side to side, in rhythm to your instructor's direction; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers EnerChi. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Movement Yoga
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Tuesdays; join MaryBeth Wood for a yoga session centered on mat yoga and movement sessions meant to get the blood flowing and the body going; these sessions are appropriate for anyone from beginner to advanced skill sets; please bring your own yoga mat if you have one; if you do not have a yoga mat, one will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Movement Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Chair Yoga
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Stability
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; 15-minute class designed to improve balance and prevent falls; you will improve your lower body strength with chair support and a variety of training techniques to keep you on your feet and steady; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Stability. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Online Health Literacy
Classes, Lectures & Events
learn about Online Health, including Navigating Online Health Resources, Personal Health Records, and Empowering Decision-Making; this training is provided by Western Illinois University; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Online Health Literacy. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards free play for the little ones; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers; children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them; best for children ages 1 to 4 years and their grown-ups; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Toddler Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Memory Circle
SENIORS
join us for crafts, games, activities, conversation, and more; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Memory Circle. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Senior Technology Clinic
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; Mike Shinbori invites you to bring in tablets, laptops, cell phones, etc. with any questions; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Senior Technology Clinic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Crocheting & Knitting
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; help make hats, scarves, and mittens for local organizations that help individuals in need; free; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Crocheting & Knitting. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Death at the White Hart
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Chris Chibnall's novel with the Book 'Em Mystery Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Death at the White Hart. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Death at the White Hart
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
discussion of Chris Chibnall's novel with the Book 'Em Mystery Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Death at the White Hart. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Canasta
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Canasta. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mah Jongg
SENIORS
Mon. 10am, Tue. 1pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Stephen Chbosky's novel with the Freedom to Read' Em discussion group; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
discussion of Stephen Chbosky's novel with the Freedom to Read' Em discussion group; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Cribbage
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Cribbage. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chill Time
SENIORS
relax and regenerate! Join Meagan Coy and Becky Nakashima Brooke for an hour session of complete tranquility; Meagan will be guiding you through yoga practice for strength and flexibility; Becky will be playing sound healing instruments to allow you to rest and reset; please bring a yoga mat and dress in layers; you can also bring a pillow and blanket if you’d like to be super comfy for the sound bath; $5 Members/$10 Community; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chill Time. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown
KIDS' STUFF
activities and crafts for grades K-6; we will have a writing workshop led by one of our after-schoolers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Itchin' for Stitchin'
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; ages seven and up learn some basic embroidery skills and make some fun projects; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Itchin' for Stitchin'. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Coloring Café
VISUAL ARTS
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Coloring Café
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Fundraiser Tuesday
on Tuesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fundraiser Tuesday. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Teen Tuesday: Movie Night
KIDS' STUFF
hang out at the library and watch a movie!; yu’ll be able to vote what movie to watch out of a selection of available titles; refreshments will be provided; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Teen Tuesday: Movie Night. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Choose Your Own Adventure Read-Aloud Book Club
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 6-11; join us for this interactive book club--every meeting is a different adventure; we'll read aloud from a Choose Your Own Adventure book and work together to choose a path; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Choose Your Own Adventure Read-Aloud Book Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. DIY Bedazzle Event
VISUAL ARTS
bedazzle to your hearts content (or however much you can complete in an hour and a half); feel free to bring in a book or small item from home to bedazzle; we will also have a small selection of items that will be available to bedazzle if you do not want to bring an item from home; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: DIY Bedazzle Event. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. DIY Bedazzle Event
Classes
bedazzle to your hearts content (or however much you can complete in an hour and a half); feel free to bring in a book or small item from home to bedazzle; we will also have a small selection of items that will be available to bedazzle if you do not want to bring an item from home; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: DIY Bedazzle Event. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Talk of The Town
Calls For Entry
on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local perspectives related to the world of arts, sports, and music; we highlight local change-makers who are making a difference in a variety of industries; listen to the show online at tunein.com or Facebook/tianapowderwashington.
Venue: KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. The Talk of The Town
on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local perspectives related to the world of arts, sports, and music; we highlight local change-makers who are making a difference in a variety of industries; listen to the show online at tunein.com or Facebook/tianapowderwashington.
Venue: KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. PJ Storytime: Superheroes
KIDS' STUFF
grab your PJs for an evening Storytime and craft; this week we’re exploring Superheroes, with stories and songs about some of our favorite superheroes, followed by a take-home craft: DIY Superhero Masks; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: PJ Storytime: Superheroes. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets in Council Chambers; the formal City Council meeting is held immediately following the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting; for information, call 309-524-2000.
Event Title: Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting. Venue: Moline City Hall.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Moline City Hall.
For more info visit moline.il.us. Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm). Venue: R Bar.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
R Bar.
Turkiye Beyond the Headlines: Culture, Food, and Everyday Life
LECTURES
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; Yasemin Onder, an instructional designer and accessibility specialist at Kirkwood Community College, and Seref Onder, an assistant professor and program director at Black Hawk College, will explore a deeper and more personal side of Türkiye that often goes unnoticed in mainstream media; instead of focusing on politics or news, it will highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage, shaped by centuries of history, traditions, and strong community values; through stories and experiences
shared by the speakers, the audience will gain insight into what daily life in Türkiye is truly like; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Turkiye Beyond the Headlines: Culture, Food, and Everyday Life. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Backyard Bird Chronicles
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Amy Tan's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The Backyard Bird Chronicles
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
discussion of Amy Tan's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Riverdale City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month; for information, call 563-355-2511.
Event Title: Riverdale City Council Meeting. Venue: Riverdale City Hall.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverdale City Hall.
For more info visit riverdaleiowa.com. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Augustana Flute & Clarinet Choir
MUSIC Concerts
for information, call 309-794-7306.
Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit augustana.edu. Beetlejuice
THEATRE
Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the Tim Burton/Michael Keaton classic about a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes; a presentation in the Broadway at the Adler series; Tue.-Thu. 7:30pm; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Beetlejuice. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Beetlejuice
THEATRE Performances
Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the Tim Burton/Michael Keaton classic about a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes; a presentation in the Broadway at the Adler series; Tue.-Thu. 7:30pm; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Beetlejuice. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com.