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Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes

DANCE offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com.

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes

Classes, & Ongoing Events offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com.

Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association: 2026 Spring Conference

LECTURES thru May 21. Event Title: Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association: 2026 Spring Conference. Venue: Quad City International Airport. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Quad Cities International Airport. For more info visit visitquadcities.com.

NIFA SAFECON 2026

LECTURES thru May 23. Event Title: NIFA SAFECON 2026. Venue: Quad City International Airport. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Quad Cities International Airport. For more info visit visitquadcities.com.

Kaleidoscope Odyssey

MUSEUMS thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Putnam Museum & Science Center. For more info visit www.putnam.org.

Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy

MUSEUMS thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Thursday, May 21, 2026. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States

MUSEUMS thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Thursday, May 21, 2026. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

2026 DART Senior Thesis Show

VISUAL ARTS thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267. Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. For more info visit www.dbq.edu.

4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit

VISUAL ARTS thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm. Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant. Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Cellar Restaurant.

A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection

VISUAL ARTS thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space

VISUAL ARTS thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu. Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. For more info visit www.augustana.edu.

Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art

VISUAL ARTS thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha

VISUAL ARTS thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Quad City International Airport Gallery. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa

VISUAL ARTS thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org. Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market

VISUAL ARTS seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com. Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Amity Point. For more info visit www.amitypoint.org.

Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)

VISUAL ARTS thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Huang, Jackson, & Terry

VISUAL ARTS thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Muscatine & the Civil War

VISUAL ARTS thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Palimpsest and The Edge of Light

VISUAL ARTS thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Voices Studios. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

VISUAL ARTS thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman

VISUAL ARTS thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art

VISUAL ARTS thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs

VISUAL ARTS thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa

Calls For Entry thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org. Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market

Calls For Entry seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com. Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Amity Point. For more info visit www.amitypoint.org.

2026 DART Senior Thesis Show

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267. Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. For more info visit www.dbq.edu.

A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu. Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. For more info visit www.augustana.edu.

Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Art in Roman Life

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Quad City International Airport Gallery. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Huang, Jackson, & Terry

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Muscatine & the Civil War

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Palimpsest and The Edge of Light

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Voices Studios. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Walking CASI's Main Street

SENIORS Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Zumba

SENIORS Mon. & Fri. 10:15-11:15am, Thu. 8:45-9:45am; aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms; participants are taught some basic easy-to-learn movements for a fun workout; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Card Embroidery

SENIORS on Thursdays; learn how to create embroidery greeting cards; a starter kit for $10 will need to be purchased before the first class; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Card Embroidery. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 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). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:45 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). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Zoo Night

enjoy a longer day at the zoo, with last entrance at 7pm; for information, call 309-799-3482. Event Title: Zoo Night. Venue: Niabi Zoo. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Niabi Zoo. For more info visit www.niabizoo.com.

Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes

LECTURES at 10am & 2pm; oin Paul Plagenz (Moline Regional Community Foundation) and Callahan Herrig (Moline Public Library) to learn more about supporting the Moline Public Library Endowment; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes. Venue: Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

The Tales of Custard the Dragon

THEATRE a musical journey in which a most unlikely hero finds true courage, based on Ogden Nash’s whimsical stories, directed by Kiera Lynn; scheduled 10am & 1pm performances Tue. Thu., Fri. and Sat. and an evening performance on June 18; $13 ($20 for dinner-and-show on June 18); for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2. Event Title: The Tales of Custard the Dragon. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

The Tales of Custard the Dragon

THEATRE Performances a musical journey in which a most unlikely hero finds true courage, based on Ogden Nash’s whimsical stories, directed by Kiera Lynn; scheduled 10am & 1pm performances Tue. Thu., Fri. and Sat. and an evening performance on June 18; $13 ($20 for dinner-and-show on June 18); for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2. Event Title: The Tales of Custard the Dragon. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Line Dancing: Intermediate

SENIORS on Thursdays; learn all the latest moves in a fun way to stay in shape; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Line Dancing: Intermediate. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit casiseniors.org.

Low Impact Exercise

SENIORS Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; 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). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Line Dancing: Master Class

SENIORS on Thursdays; learn all the latest moves in a fun way to stay in shape; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Line Dancing: Master Class. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM. 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). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Park Vista Open House

featuring tours of all levels of care, light refreshments, and information packets; free; for information, call 563-447-7447. Event Title: Park Vista Open House. Venue: Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche. For more info visit parkvistaliving.org.

Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Cemetery Art and History

LECTURES we are learning about symbols and art motifs used in cemeteries and their history; the monument or tombstone may tell you the interests and/or wealth of the deceased; we will showcase examples of symbols, art, and statues found in our local cemeteries to help attendees become more familiar with cemetery art and history; water and dessert provided, bring your own lunch; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Cemetery Art and History. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Davenport Public Library - Main Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice

SENIORS on Thursdays; come together weekly for practice and fellowship to prepare for performances throughout the year; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Hand and Foot

SENIORS on Thursdays; this game is related to Canasta and is loads of fun; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Hand and Foot. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Downtown Movie Club

MOVIES this month's selection is an 2025 Oscar nominated film about the life of Shakespeare and his wife Agnes; light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: Downtown Movie Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Bags/Cornhole/Boards

SENIORS on Thursdays; we have bags and boards for you to come and play on a weekly basis; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Bags/Cornhole/Boards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

The Last to Fall From Hero Street

MOVIES view the new Hero Street documentary from Fourth Wall Films and meet filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: The Last to Fall From Hero Street. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes

LECTURES at 10am & 2pm; oin Paul Plagenz (Moline Regional Community Foundation) and Callahan Herrig (Moline Public Library) to learn more about supporting the Moline Public Library Endowment; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes. Venue: Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Study Hall: Teachers Night

on Thursdays; for information, call 309-519-7899. Event Title: Study Hall: Teachers Night. Venue: Great River Brewery. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Great River Brewery. For more info visit www.greatriver.beer.

Career and College Counseling

LECTURES on Thursdays; staffers can assist with : career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resume assistance, job search assistance, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment necessary; free; for information call 309-755-9614. Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. East Moline Public Library. For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com.

Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance Meeting

MEETINGS, ETC featuring “A Review of the 2026 Spring Flood and Outlook through Summer” by the National Weather Service; designed for: the general public, as well as city/county/village leaders and administrators; emergency management personnel; floodplain managers; public works personnel; local and state-level elected officials; resident and property owners in the region. and anyone with general interest; free; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail kwine@riveraction.org. Event Title: Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance Meeting. Venue: Riverdale City Hall Community Room. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Riverdale City Hall Community Room. For more info visit www.riveraction.org.

Afterschool Activity @ Southwest

KIDS' STUFF this week we will be making homemade fidget spinners from resin free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: Afterschool Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Teen Library Council

KIDS' STUFF grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about library programs, materials, and services; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Teen Library Council. Venue: Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Teen Role Playing

KIDS' STUFF on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Seeking Volunteers: Rock Island National Cemetery Flag Placement

seeking volunteers to place American flags at the headstones of fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day; please plan to arrive early due to the incredible support from the greater Quad Cities area, which will result in high traffic into the Cemetery; in the event of severe weather, flag placement will be 4 p.m. Friday, May 22; all volunteers need to show up at the cemetery’s Memorial Day stage area to receive flags and instructions; for more information, call 309-784-0000; hot dogs and water, provided by the Bi-County Memorial Association, will be served to participants and volunteers at the conclusion of flag placement; work to remove the flags begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, weather permitting. Event Title: Seeking Volunteers: Rock Island National Cemetery Flag Placement. Venue: Rock Island National Cemetery. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Rock Island National Cemetery. For more info visit home.army.mil.

Da Vinci Kids

KIDS' STUFF create a flower crown as we explore Frida Kahlo and her art; for ages 3-6 with an adult; all craft supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Da Vinci Kids. Venue: Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Family Storytime: Emotions

KIDS' STUFF ages 6-11 join us for storytime and make a wheel of feelings and emotions; limited to the first 10 participants; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393. Event Title: Family Storytime: Emotions. Venue: Silvis Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Silvis Public Library. For more info visit silvislibrary.org.

Main Character Energy

VISUAL ARTS meant for ages 17-29, we will explore your inner protagonist; using the mediums of drawing or collage, you can connect with who you are now and who you'd like to become as your life story unfolds; this program will be in partnership with Narratives QC, please register on the library’s website; free; for information call 309-755-9614. Event Title: Main Character Energy. Venue: East Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. East Moline Public Library. For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com.

Main Character Energy

Classes meant for ages 17-29, we will explore your inner protagonist; using the mediums of drawing or collage, you can connect with who you are now and who you'd like to become as your life story unfolds; this program will be in partnership with Narratives QC, please register on the library’s website; free; for information call 309-755-9614. Event Title: Main Character Energy. Venue: East Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. East Moline Public Library. For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com.

Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

MEETINGS, ETC activities may include voting on actions and conducting public hearings; for information, call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.gov. Event Title: Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting. Venue: Scott County Administrative Center. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Scott County Administrative Center. For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov.

Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends (5:30pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends (5:30pm). Venue: Rams Riverhouse. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Rams Riverhouse. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Read to a Dog

KIDS' STUFF QC CAN's Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Read to a Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Silent Book Club

LITERARY ARTS a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers;  free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Silent Book Club

LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers;  free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Denny O's.

Third Thursday Jazz featuring the TriTones (6pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Third Thursday Jazz featuring the TriTones (6pm). Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

A League of Their Own

MOVIES screening of the women's-baseball comedy; for information, call 309-628-0156. Event Title: A League of Their Own. Venue: Aledo Opera House. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Aledo Opera House. For more info visit aledooperahouse.com.

Earth Tongue - Pink Fuzz (6pm)

MUSIC Concerts concert with the heavy psych rock two-piece from Wellington, New Zealand, featuring a set by Pink Fuzz; $15.88. Venue: Raccoon Motel. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Raccoon Motel. For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com.

MPL Makers Club

KIDS' STUFF make some lovely lovey cards for all those you love; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: MPL Makers Club. Venue: Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Listen for the Lie

LITERARY ARTS discussion of Amy Tintera's novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Listen for the Lie. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

The Mandalorian & Grogo: Early Showing

MOVIES screening of the new "Star Wars" installment; 6:30pm gates, movies start at dusk; for information, call 563-212-0438. Event Title: The Mandalorian & Grogo: Early Showing. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Voy 61 Drive In Theatre. For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com.

The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers

MOVIES screenings of the new Star Wars installments and the Disney/Pixar smash; $5-10; 6:30pm gates. Event Title: The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Voy 61 Drive In Theatre. For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com.

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp

SPORTS minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000. Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Modern Woodmen Park. For more info visit www.milb.com.

MPL Makers Club: “Stained Glass” Jars

VISUAL ARTS join the club to get creative with tissue paper and mod podge to make your own beautiful candle holder; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: MPL Makers Club: “Stained Glass” Jars. Venue: Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

MPL Makers Club: “Stained Glass” Jars

Classes join the club to get creative with tissue paper and mod podge to make your own beautiful candle holder; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: MPL Makers Club: “Stained Glass” Jars. Venue: Moline Public Library. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Listen for the Lie

LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions discussion of Amy Tintera's novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Listen for the Lie. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Open Mic w/ Antone Burton

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Open Mic w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.

Black Hawk College Graduation Ceremony

for information, call 309-764-2001. Event Title: Black Hawk College Graduation Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Vibrant Arena at the MARK. For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com.

Game Night

on Thursdays; try our daily cocktail or mocktail and enjoy board games. Event Title: Game Night. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Ecdysiast Arts Museum. For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com.

Master Class

THEATRE Terrence McNally's Tony-winning comedy  drama explores the life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts master classes for aspiring singers; produced in partnership with Opera Quad Cities, directed by Ron May; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Master Class. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Master Class

THEATRE Performances Terrence McNally's Tony-winning comedy  drama explores the life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts master classes for aspiring singers; produced in partnership with Opera Quad Cities, directed by Ron May; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Master Class. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

MOVIES rooftop screenings of the 2004 Will Ferrell comedy classic. Event Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Venue: The Last Picture House. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM. The Last Picture House. For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com.

Karaoke Night

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Karaoke Night. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:45 PM. Oak Grove Tavern. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes

DANCE offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Friday, May 22, 2026. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com.

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes

Classes, & Ongoing Events offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Friday, May 22, 2026. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com.

NIFA SAFECON 2026

LECTURES thru May 23. Event Title: NIFA SAFECON 2026. Venue: Quad City International Airport. Friday, May 22, 2026. Quad Cities International Airport. For more info visit visitquadcities.com.

Kaleidoscope Odyssey

MUSEUMS thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Friday, May 22, 2026. Putnam Museum & Science Center. For more info visit www.putnam.org.

Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy

MUSEUMS thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Friday, May 22, 2026. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States

MUSEUMS thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Friday, May 22, 2026. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

2026 DART Senior Thesis Show

VISUAL ARTS thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267. Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. Friday, May 22, 2026. Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. For more info visit www.dbq.edu.

4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit

VISUAL ARTS thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm. Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant. Friday, May 22, 2026. The Cellar Restaurant.

A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection

VISUAL ARTS thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space

VISUAL ARTS thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu. Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. Friday, May 22, 2026. Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. For more info visit www.augustana.edu.

Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art

VISUAL ARTS thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha

VISUAL ARTS thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery. Friday, May 22, 2026. Quad City International Airport Gallery. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa

VISUAL ARTS thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org. Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, May 22, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market

VISUAL ARTS seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com. Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point. Friday, May 22, 2026. Amity Point. For more info visit www.amitypoint.org.

Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)

VISUAL ARTS thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Huang, Jackson, & Terry

VISUAL ARTS thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Friday, May 22, 2026. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Muscatine & the Civil War

VISUAL ARTS thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Friday, May 22, 2026. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Palimpsest and The Edge of Light

VISUAL ARTS thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios. Friday, May 22, 2026. Voices Studios. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

VISUAL ARTS thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman

VISUAL ARTS thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art

VISUAL ARTS thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs

VISUAL ARTS thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa

Calls For Entry thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org. Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, May 22, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market

Calls For Entry seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com. Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point. Friday, May 22, 2026. Amity Point. For more info visit www.amitypoint.org.

2026 DART Senior Thesis Show

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267. Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. Friday, May 22, 2026. Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque. For more info visit www.dbq.edu.

A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu. Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. Friday, May 22, 2026. Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. For more info visit www.augustana.edu.

Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Art in Roman Life

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, May 22, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, May 22, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery. Friday, May 22, 2026. Quad City International Airport Gallery. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, May 22, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Huang, Jackson, & Terry

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Friday, May 22, 2026. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, May 22, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Friday, May 22, 2026. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Muscatine & the Civil War

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Friday, May 22, 2026. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Palimpsest and The Edge of Light

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533. Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios. Friday, May 22, 2026. Voices Studios. For more info visit voicesstudios.org.

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Walking CASI's Main Street

SENIORS Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Billiards

SENIORS Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Golden Tones Chorus Practice

SENIORS on Fridays; sing along to classic melodies and practice for performances throughout the year; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Low Impact Exercise

SENIORS Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; 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). Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Adult Coloring

SENIORS on Fridays; come and color with friends; we will supply the space and you bring your materials; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Adult Coloring. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Aging Sensitivity: WISE Session #5

SENIORS in this session of Unity Point Health’s Wellness Initiative for Senior Education, learn about addiction as a disease, signs of substance abuse, health risks, treatment options, and more; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov. Event Title: Aging Sensitivity: WISE Session #5. Venue: LeClaire Community Library. Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. LeClaire Community Library. For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov.

Zumba

SENIORS Mon. & Fri. 10:15-11:15am, Thu. 8:45-9:45am; aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms; participants are taught some basic easy-to-learn movements for a fun workout; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Imagination Station

KIDS' STUFF on Fridays; enjoy stories, crafts, and more; free; for information call 309-755-9614. Event Title: Imagination Station. Venue: East Moline Public Library. Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. East Moline Public Library. For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

KIDS' STUFF on Fridays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes, and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre

SENIORS on Fridays; bring your theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater group and step into the spotlight with other senior performers in locally written plays; with excellent hours, openings for men and women, actors and stage crew needed, and no memorization required; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Toddler Time

KIDS' STUFF held at City Center Plaza outside the library; join Miss Ashe for a rainbow-themed toddler storytime with stories, songs, and colorful props to play with; we're even breaking out the parachute; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov. Event Title: Toddler Time. Venue: LeClaire Community Library. Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. LeClaire Community Library. For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov.

Bridge

SENIORS on Mondays & Fridays; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Milestones AAA Meal Site

SENIORS Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed. Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Ben Schwind (noon)

MUSIC Concerts concert in the Brown Bag Lunch Series; Schwind is a multi-instrumentalist who has graced the Quad Cities’ music scene for the last 15 years; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Euchre

SENIORS on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Afternoon Bingo

SENIORS on Fridays; games played on hard cards for fun games of chance; sponsored by Oak St; Health on 1st Fridays and Aetna who provides extra prizes on the 2nd Friday of the month; $0.25 for each regular game and $0.50 for each special game; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Afternoon Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Robert Young Center Care Coordination Drop-In

Classes, Lectures & Events on Fridays; UnityPoint Health Robert Young Center Care Coordination is free, does not require health insurance coverage, is open to all ages, and can assist with: •     Housing assistance •     Medicaid applications •     SNAP benefits •     Healthcare resources •     Mental health referrals •     and more! No appointment is necessary, participants are helped on a first-come, first-served basis free; for information call 309-755-9614. Event Title: Robert Young Center Care Coordination Drop-In. Venue: East Moline Public Library. Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. East Moline Public Library. For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org.

Top Gun

MOVIES at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299. Event Title: Top Gun. Venue: Orpheum Theatre. Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Orpheum Theatre. For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.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). Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Euchre Club

on Fridays; if you don't know how to play, someone will be available to teach you free; for information call 309-755-9614. Event Title: Euchre Club. Venue: East Moline Public Library. Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. East Moline Public Library. For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com.

Good Makers Market: Angela Meyer (3pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Good Makers Market: Angela Meyer (3pm). Venue: Downtown Tipton. Friday, May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Downtown Tipton.

Spring 2026 Good Makers Market

VISUAL ARTS May 22 & 23; 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; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds. Friday, May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Cedar County Fairgrounds. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Spring 2026 Good Makers Market

VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events May 22 & 23; 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; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds. Friday, May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Cedar County Fairgrounds. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Dolly Parton Country Happy Hour

on Fridays; enjoy drink specials & good country music picked by DJ GLORIFIED JUKEBOX. Event Title: Dolly Parton Country Happy Hour. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Ecdysiast Arts Museum. For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com.

Food Truck Fridays

weekly offerings will vary; guests are welcome to bring their Food Truck meal purchases into Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi River Distilling Company, Wide River Winery Tasting Room, or hang out near Aunt Hattie’s where there is outdoor seating. Event Title: Food Truck Fridays. Venue: Downtown LeClaire. Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Downtown LeClaire. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Mercado on Fifth Opening Day Celebration

the Quad Cities’ premier Latino cultural market and small business incubator will kick off its 10th Anniversary Season with a vibrant Opening Day celebration; featuring a dynamic lineup of live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly activities, along with a special ceremony honoring the community members, partners, and supporters who have helped Mercado grow into a cornerstone of the Quad Cities; with Tamborazo La Magdalena (5:30 PM), Los Sembradores del Norte (6:30 PM), Crooked Cactus (7:45 PM), Grupo Innstinto (9:00 PM finale), and additional patio performances and cultural activations throughout the night, creating a festival-style atmosphere; $5; ages 12 & under and 65 & older free. Event Title: Mercado on Fifth Opening Day Celebration. Venue: Mercado on Fifth. Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Mercado on Fifth. For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org.

Mercado on Fifth: Tamborazo La Magdalena (5:30pm) - Los Sembradores del Norte (6:30pm) - Crooked Cactus (7:45pm) - Grupo Innstinto (9pm)

MUSIC Concerts playing for Mercado on Fifth's 10th Anniversary Grand Opening Celebration. Venue: Mercado on Fifth. Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Mercado on Fifth. For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org.

Friday Night Out: GemDuo Earrings

VISUAL ARTS with instructor Karen Kubby; have a lot of fun stitching GemDuos and SuperDuos to make squares with loads of color and texture; it looks like a traditional quilt square; use this pattern to make a matching bracelet; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566. Event Title: Friday Night Out: GemDuo Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa. Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Beadology Iowa. For more info visit beadologyiowa.com.

Friday Night Out: GemDuo Earrings

Classes with instructor Karen Kubby; have a lot of fun stitching GemDuos and SuperDuos to make squares with loads of color and texture; it looks like a traditional quilt square; use this pattern to make a matching bracelet; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566. Event Title: Friday Night Out: GemDuo Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa. Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Beadology Iowa. For more info visit beadologyiowa.com.

Royal Pop (6pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Royal Pop (6pm). Venue: El Fogon Mexican Bar & Grill. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. El Fogon Mexican Bar & Grill.

Line Dance Friday

DANCE the evening begins with optional boxed dinners and dance instruction from 6 to 6:30pm, followed by instructor-led line dancing from 6:30 to 8:30pm with Line Dance Quad Cities; registration is $5 per person; pptional boxed dinners are available for $15 and must be purchased in advance; dinners are provided by The Bar at Bass Street; all ages and experience levels are welcome. Event Title: Line Dance Friday. Venue: Skinner Block Courtyard. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Skinner Block Courtyard. For more info visit molinecentre.org.

Line Dance Friday

Classes, & Ongoing Events the evening begins with optional boxed dinners and dance instruction from 6 to 6:30pm, followed by instructor-led line dancing from 6:30 to 8:30pm with Line Dance Quad Cities; registration is $5 per person; pptional boxed dinners are available for $15 and must be purchased in advance; dinners are provided by The Bar at Bass Street; all ages and experience levels are welcome. Event Title: Line Dance Friday. Venue: Skinner Block Courtyard. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Skinner Block Courtyard. For more info visit molinecentre.org.

A League of Their Own

MOVIES screening of the women's-baseball comedy; for information, call 309-628-0156. Event Title: A League of Their Own. Venue: Aledo Opera House. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Aledo Opera House. For more info visit aledooperahouse.com.

Josh Spinner - Lainey Jean (6pm)

MUSIC Concerts concert with the multi-talented musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago, featuring a set by Lainey Jean; $26.45. Venue: Raccoon Motel. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Raccoon Motel. For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com.

Angela Meyer (6:30pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Angela Meyer (6:30pm). Venue: B52 Bar & Grill. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. B52 Bar & Grill.

Heartbreak Honey (6:30pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Heartbreak Honey (6:30pm). Venue: Jennie's Boxcar. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Jennie's Boxcar. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers

MOVIES screenings of the new Star Wars installments and the Disney/Pixar smash; $5-10; 6:30pm gates. Event Title: The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Voy 61 Drive In Theatre. For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com.

West Liberty High and West High Bands (6:30pm)

MUSIC Concerts event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp (lower level) at Washington and Gilbert Streets; rain location updates will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the performance via the Summer of the Arts website and social media; free. Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Iowa City Ped Mall. For more info visit www.summerofthearts.org.

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp

SPORTS minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000. Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Modern Woodmen Park. For more info visit www.milb.com.

Jason Carl's Tom Petty Tribute

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Jason Carl's Tom Petty Tribute. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill​​. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Randy Leasman

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Randy Leasman. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Ecdysiast Dance Party

DANCE on Fridays; grab a drink and join our go-go dancers on the dance floor. Event Title: Ecdysiast Dance Party. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Ecdysiast Arts Museum. For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com.

Ecdysiast Dance Party

Classes, & Ongoing Events on Fridays; grab a drink and join our go-go dancers on the dance floor. Event Title: Ecdysiast Dance Party. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Ecdysiast Arts Museum. For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com.

Top Gun

MOVIES at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299. Event Title: Top Gun. Venue: Orpheum Theatre. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Orpheum Theatre. For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org.

Class of '82

MUSIC Concerts event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000. Venue: The Tangled Wood. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Tangled Wood. For more info visit thetangledwood.com.

ComedySportz Quad Cities

COMEDY on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647. Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Spotlight Theatre. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone

MUSIC Concerts Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone has sold over eighty million records with iconic songs like "I'm Into Something Good," "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter," “Silhouettes” “Wonderful World” “Can’ You Hear My Heart Beat” “A Must to Avoid” “Listen People” and "There's a Kind of Hush"; $39 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000. Venue: Adler Theatre. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Adler Theatre. For more info visit davenportlive.com.

Fiddler on the Roof

THEATRE musical classic about a small town in Russia, a dairy farmer, and his daughters Fri. Sat. Wed. and 4/29 and 4/30: 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: Fiddler on the Roof. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Master Class

THEATRE Terrence McNally's Tony-winning comedy  drama explores the life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts master classes for aspiring singers; produced in partnership with Opera Quad Cities, directed by Ron May; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Master Class. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Fiddler on the Roof

THEATRE Performances musical classic about a small town in Russia, a dairy farmer, and his daughters Fri. Sat. Wed. and 4/29 and 4/30: 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: Fiddler on the Roof. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Master Class

THEATRE Performances Terrence McNally's Tony-winning comedy  drama explores the life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts master classes for aspiring singers; produced in partnership with Opera Quad Cities, directed by Ron May; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Master Class. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

28 Days Later - Two Boyfriends - Burke Ward Wallace

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: 28 Days Later - Two Boyfriends - Burke Ward Wallace. Venue: Gabe's. Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Gabe's. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Fair Warning

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Fair Warning. Venue: Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill. Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Old School Bingo

for information, call 309-519-7899. Event Title: Old School Bingo. Venue: Great River Brewery. Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Great River Brewery. For more info visit www.greatriver.beer.

Smells Like Nirvana: A Tribute to Nirvana

MUSIC Concerts concert with the touring tribute rockers as they perform songs from Nevermind, In Utero, Bleach, and more; $30-31. Venue: Capitol Theatre. Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Capitol Theatre. For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com.

Palomino

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Palomino. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room. Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM. Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room. For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com.

Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM. Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

MOVIES rooftop screenings of the 2004 Will Ferrell comedy classic. Event Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Venue: The Last Picture House. Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM. The Last Picture House. For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com.

Fishbait

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Fishbait. Venue: Micky's Irish Pub. Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 PM – Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM. Micky's Irish Pub. For more info visit mickysirishpub.com.