Downtown Davenport Pickle Hunt
thru Jan. 1; find 10 pickles to win a pickle ornament for your own tree and be entered into a drawing for a chances to win downtown gift cards and a Grand Prize Basket; pick up an official card at one of the 40+ participating businesses to play; turn in your completed card into the German American Heritage Center and Museum or the Davenport Public Library Main branch.
Event Title: Downtown Davenport Pickle Hunt. Venue: Downtown Davenport.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Downtown Davenport.
For more info visit www.downtowndavenport.com. Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards
thru Jan. 25; River Action is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Eddy Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the health, vitality, and future of the Mississippi River and its riverfront; nominations are encouraged across six categories, reflecting the wide range of contributions that strengthen our relationship with the river and its tributaries: Education – Programs, curriculum, or innovations that deepen river knowledge and awareness; Design – Architecture, renovation, planning, or placemaking that enhances riverfront livability; River Activity – Recreation, active use, and public engagement with the river; Arts – Creative work inspired by the river: visual, literary, or performance; Stewardship – Environmental protection, conservation, restoration, and enhancement; Revitalization – Economic development, business, or industry contributing to riverfront vibrancy; for information and to nominate, e-mail kwine@riveraction.org.
Event Title: Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.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, December 16, 2025.
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, December 16, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Dec. 22; CRIFF welcomes films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art); $25-65 registration; for information, e-mail info@crifm.org.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Advent Calendar Windows
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 25; this December, the building will transform into the largest Advent Calendar in the Midwest; all of the designs are created by 7th-grade students at Davenport’s Creative Arts Academy, based at Sudlow Intermediate School; this year's theme focuses on Grimm's Fairy Tales; the windows will feature designs inspired by local German immigrant contributions, including inventions, architecture, and businesses designed digitally by each student; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Animal Armor
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 15; learn about the evolution of armor in dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and see larger than life invertebrates from 540 million years ago, armored fish replicas from 380 million years ago – even a full-scale replica of the giant crocodilian Deinosuchus; a traveling exhibit from Gaston Design; 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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.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.
Tuesday, December 16, 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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; 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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ARTS
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 16, 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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 17; exhibit of new works by Dean Wellman and Denise McCullough, and Gary Carstens of Mississippi Mud Studios; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 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, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit 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, December 16, 2025.
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, December 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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, December 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, December 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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, December 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 19; exhibit of new works by Dean Wellman and Denise McCullough, and Gary Carstens of Mississippi Mud Studios; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit 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, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chair Yoga
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. 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, December 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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.; 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, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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).
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; 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, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Canasta
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Canasta. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Golden Memories of Christmas Past
MOVIES
these two videos are a tribute to the Christmas season as it looked and sounded growing up in the 1940s and '50s; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Golden Memories of Christmas Past. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
KIDS' STUFF
we will be reading "The Lightning Thief" graphic novel; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Girls Who Code
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; an after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade who are interested in learning to code; the club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Girls Who Code. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Fundraiser Tuesday: World Relief
on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fundraiser Tuesday: World Relief. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Gingerbread Houses
KIDS' STUFF
be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers; all materials provided; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Gingerbread Houses. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Tween the Pages: The Princess Protection Program
KIDS' STUFF
a discussion in the book club for patrons ages 8 to 11; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tween the Pages: The Princess Protection Program. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Rock Island Public Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Rock Island Public Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Rock Island County Board Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
all meetings are open to the public, but may be closed to the public in the event of discussion of certain items as defined in the Open Meetings Act; for information, call 309-558-3605 or e-mail coboard@co.rock-island.il.us.
Event Title: Rock Island County Board Regular Meeting. Venue: Rock Island County Office Building.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island County Office Building.
For more info visit www.rockislandcounty.org. 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, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. Open Jam w/ Donovan Gustofson (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam w/ Donovan Gustofson (6pm). Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
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, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. Read-Aloud Stories with Mr. Haack
KIDS' STUFF
stop by the library for an evening Storytime unlike any other by the one and only retired school librarian, Mr. Haack; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Read-Aloud Stories with Mr. Haack. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Moline City Hall.
For more info visit moline.il.us. Gingerbread Houses
KIDS' STUFF
be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers; all materials provided; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Gingerbread Houses. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Pairing
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Casey McQuiston's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Pairing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
LITERARY ARTS
adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing to read; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Jury of Her Peers
MOVIES
screening of writer/director's mystery drama that revisits one of Iowa’s most haunting early 20th-century true-crime cases: the still-unsolved axe murder of farmer John Hossack; a powerful feminist film based on the classic story by Iowa-born writer and early feminist trailblazer Susan Glaspell sponsored by the Quad Cities Film Office and YWCA Quad Cities; a Q&A session with the filmmakers will follow the screening; $10.
Event Title: Jury of Her Peers. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit givebutter.com. The Pairing
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Casey McQuiston's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Pairing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing to read; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Silvis City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month; for information, call 309-792-9181.
Event Title: Silvis City Council Meeting. Venue: Silvis City Hall.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Silvis City Hall.
For more info visit www.silvisil.org. Bettendorf City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City's Cable Channel, check Mediacom or Metronet for channel; council meetings can be watched live (when available) on Youtube; for information, call 563-344-4000 or e-mail webmaster@bettendorf.org.
Event Title: Bettendorf City Council Meeting. Venue: Bettendorf City Hall.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf City Hall.
For more info visit www.bettendorf.org. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the board will review legislative actions, administrative items, and contracts; for information, call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.gov.
Event Title: Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Scott County Administrative Center.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Downtown Davenport Pickle Hunt
thru Jan. 1; find 10 pickles to win a pickle ornament for your own tree and be entered into a drawing for a chances to win downtown gift cards and a Grand Prize Basket; pick up an official card at one of the 40+ participating businesses to play; turn in your completed card into the German American Heritage Center and Museum or the Davenport Public Library Main branch.
Event Title: Downtown Davenport Pickle Hunt. Venue: Downtown Davenport.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Downtown Davenport.
For more info visit www.downtowndavenport.com. Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards
thru Jan. 25; River Action is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Eddy Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the health, vitality, and future of the Mississippi River and its riverfront; nominations are encouraged across six categories, reflecting the wide range of contributions that strengthen our relationship with the river and its tributaries: Education – Programs, curriculum, or innovations that deepen river knowledge and awareness; Design – Architecture, renovation, planning, or placemaking that enhances riverfront livability; River Activity – Recreation, active use, and public engagement with the river; Arts – Creative work inspired by the river: visual, literary, or performance; Stewardship – Environmental protection, conservation, restoration, and enhancement; Revitalization – Economic development, business, or industry contributing to riverfront vibrancy; for information and to nominate, e-mail kwine@riveraction.org.
Event Title: Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Dec. 22; CRIFF welcomes films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art); $25-65 registration; for information, e-mail info@crifm.org.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Advent Calendar Windows
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 25; this December, the building will transform into the largest Advent Calendar in the Midwest; all of the designs are created by 7th-grade students at Davenport’s Creative Arts Academy, based at Sudlow Intermediate School; this year's theme focuses on Grimm's Fairy Tales; the windows will feature designs inspired by local German immigrant contributions, including inventions, architecture, and businesses designed digitally by each student; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Animal Armor
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 15; learn about the evolution of armor in dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and see larger than life invertebrates from 540 million years ago, armored fish replicas from 380 million years ago – even a full-scale replica of the giant crocodilian Deinosuchus; a traveling exhibit from Gaston Design; 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.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.
Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ARTS
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 17; exhibit of new works by Dean Wellman and Denise McCullough, and Gary Carstens of Mississippi Mud Studios; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 3; seeking vendors for the annual event in which guests can purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Spring Market May 22 & 23, Fall Market September 4 and 5.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 19; exhibit of new works by Dean Wellman and Denise McCullough, and Gary Carstens of Mississippi Mud Studios; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Nature's Faces: Crow Haven Ceramics and Mississippi Mud Studios. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Niebuhr & Ryan
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 5; exhibit of oil paintings by Michael S. Ryan and mixed-media works by Gary Warren Niebuhr; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Niebuhr & Ryan. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant 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: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year; new additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’mores stations; visit the new indoor cocoa room for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase; enjoy the new indoor decor as you warm up inside. Kids can enjoy making scratcher art and winter coloring sheets; Nov 21 - Dec 14, Wed - Sun, 5-9PM; Dec 17 - Dec 31, Daily*, 5-9PM; Last Entry 8:30PM; open New Year’s Eve, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas; $7-11, ages 2 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
through this expansion visitors presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card along with a photo I.D. will now receive free general admission year-round; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Admission for SNAP/EBT Guests & Food and Fund Drive for River Bend Food Bank. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit 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).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 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).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 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).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chair Yoga
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Wednesdays; enjoy a guided yoga session with Mary Beth; chair yoga is perfect for all abilities and ages; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Five-Star Stranger
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Kat Tang's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Five-Star Stranger. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Five-Star Stranger
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
discussion of Kat Tang's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Five-Star Stranger. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Yoga Storytime and Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved
Classes, Lectures & Events
attendees will have the opportunity to register for a library card, browse from a collection of materials for check out, and place holds; storytime attendees can expect stories to be shared with yoga participation featured; free; for information, ca;; 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Yoga Storytime and Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved. Venue: Autistic and Loved.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Autistic and Loved.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Tween Book Buddies Pick-Up
KIDS' STUFF
Book Buddies is a book club for tweens in grades 4-8 and their reading buddy (sibling, parent, friend, etc.) to participate in at home; stop by to pick up a kit which will include a copy of the book, a craft and discussion questions; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Tween Book Buddies Pick-Up. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Pubic Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards for 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 - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. T'ai Chi Ch'un
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation; improves balance, stability, and flexibility; $26/member, $52/community per 6-week session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: T'ai Chi Ch'un. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; 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 - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group)
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; this weight loss support group offers tools and programs for healthy living, weight management, and group fellowship and recognition; national membership dues ($16) must be paid to start the program; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group). Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch
KIDS' STUFF
ages 5 & under can use all of their senses with hands on art; we will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mahjong
on Wednesdays; play some rounds of Mahjong at the library; all supplies will be provided. If you don't know how to play, someone will be available to teach you; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Mahjong. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Craft Wednesdays
SENIORS
join fellow crafters for a social time to work on any craft projects you bring; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Craft Wednesdays. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The World Is Murder
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Alfred Lansing's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The World Is Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The World Is Murder
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Alfred Lansing's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The World Is Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Beginner Mah Jongg
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; learn this fun game; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Beginner Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Irving Berlin's White Christmas
THEATRE
stage musical based on the beloved Bing Crosby holiday classic; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 11/5 and 11/6: 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; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:15 PM – 4:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Irving Berlin's White Christmas
THEATRE Performances
stage musical based on the beloved Bing Crosby holiday classic; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 11/5 and 11/6: 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; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:15 PM – 4:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Bunco
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Warmup Wednesday
warm up weekly with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Warmup Wednesday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. After School Kids Lab: Woven Snowflake Ornaments
KIDS' STUFF
make a woven snowflake ornament; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: After School Kids Lab: Woven Snowflake Ornaments. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Plug & Play
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; for teens and tweens in grades 6 -12; a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room; play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Plug & Play. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Anime Club: Anime Ornaments
KIDS' STUFF
we nerd out over all things Japanese, and this month we’re making some Anime Ornaments while eating ramen and watching anime; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Anime Club: Anime Ornaments. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Cricut Holiday Craft
KIDS' STUFF
join us for a fun craft on the Cricu; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Teen Cricut Holiday Craft. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Pubic Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Teen Gaming
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; join us for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work (Miss Amber says “Good luck to you on that.”); tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns also welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Gaming. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Kids Anime Club
KIDS' STUFF
watch anime, do a fun craft and talk with your fellow anime fans; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Kids Anime Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation: Members Free Admission Nights
VISUAL ARTS
on Wednesdays; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; free for Botanical Center Members and FunBundle Members; must show membership card upon entry; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation: Members Free Admission Nights. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation: Members Free Admission Nights
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
on Wednesdays; step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds; free for Botanical Center Members and FunBundle Members; must show membership card upon entry; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation: Members Free Admission Nights. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Evening Bingo
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; cash prizes for each game with a progressive jackpot; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo; $10 starter packet per person; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Evening Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silent Book Club
LITERARY ARTS
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Death Cafe
MEETINGS, ETC
people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and discuss death; our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Death Cafe. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Silent Book Club
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Committee of the Whole meeting, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council meeting; the City Council will from time-to-time have special meetings or work sessions as needed; for information, call 563-326-7711 or e-mail contactus@davenportiowa.com.
Event Title: Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
For more info visit www.davenportiowa.com. Tommy Pickett Jr. & Friends (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tommy Pickett Jr. & Friends (6pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Coal Valley City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; for information, e-mail info@coalvalleyil.org or call 309-799-3604.
Event Title: Coal Valley City Hall Meeting. Venue: Coal Valley Village Hall.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coal Valley Village Hall.
For more info visit www.coalvalleyil.org. Fleet Feet Run Meet Up
on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fleet Feet Run Meet Up. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. The Lion Women of Tehran
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Marjan Kamali's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Lion Women of Tehran. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Paint Nite: Christmas Chapel
VISUAL ARTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Paint Nite: Christmas Chapel. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Paint Nite: Christmas Chapel
Classes
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Paint Nite: Christmas Chapel. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. The Lion Women of Tehran
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Marjan Kamali's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Lion Women of Tehran. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Clockwork Orange
MOVIES
a screening of the Stanley Kubrick classic in the Filmosofia series; featuring a reading discussion with philosophical themes hosted by Augustana College's Deke Gould PhD; discussion of Derk Pereboom's “Defending Hard Incompatibilism" at 6:30pm, movie at 7pm, post-show discussion after; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: A Clockwork Orange. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Irving Berlin's White Christmas
THEATRE
stage musical based on the beloved Bing Crosby holiday classic; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 11/5 and 11/6: 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; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Mrs. Doubtfire
THEATRE
Broadway's hit musical based on the Oscar-winning Robin Williams comedy in which an absent father disguises himself as a female nanny; a presentation in the Broadway at the Adler series; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Mrs. Doubtfire. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Irving Berlin's White Christmas
THEATRE Performances
stage musical based on the beloved Bing Crosby holiday classic; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 11/5 and 11/6: 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; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Mrs. Doubtfire
THEATRE Performances
Broadway's hit musical based on the Oscar-winning Robin Williams comedy in which an absent father disguises himself as a female nanny; a presentation in the Broadway at the Adler series; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Mrs. Doubtfire. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com.