Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards
thru Jan. 25; River Action is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Eddy Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the health, vitality, and future of the Mississippi River and its riverfront; nominations are encouraged across six categories, reflecting the wide range of contributions that strengthen our relationship with the river and its tributaries: Education – Programs, curriculum, or innovations that deepen river knowledge and awareness; Design – Architecture, renovation, planning, or placemaking that enhances riverfront livability; River Activity – Recreation, active use, and public engagement with the river; Arts – Creative work inspired by the river: visual, literary, or performance; Stewardship – Environmental protection, conservation, restoration, and enhancement; Revitalization – Economic development, business, or industry contributing to riverfront vibrancy; for information and to nominate, e-mail kwine@riveraction.org.
Event Title: Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards. Venue: River Action.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, January 8, 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, January 8, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Animal Armor
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 15; learn about the evolution of armor in dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and see larger than life invertebrates from 540 million years ago, armored fish replicas from 380 million years ago – even a full-scale replica of the giant crocodilian Deinosuchus; a traveling exhibit from Gaston Design; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. 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, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Beadology Iowa Pre-inventory Sale
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 8; help us reduce our inventory to make way for new beauties by coming in for 50 percent off almost everything in the store; exceptions are commission works, Swarovski crystals, Essentials, Saki, Pearls Galore, and precious metals; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Pre-inventory Sale. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; local artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, January 8, 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, January 8, 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, January 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 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, January 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; local artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, January 8, 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, January 8, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, January 8, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Beadology Iowa Pre-inventory Sale
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
thru Jan. 8; help us reduce our inventory to make way for new beauties by coming in for 50 percent off almost everything in the store; exceptions are commission works, Swarovski crystals, Essentials, Saki, Pearls Galore, and precious metals; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Beadology Iowa Pre-inventory Sale. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 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, January 8, 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, January 8, 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, January 8, 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, January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Music & Movement
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Music & Movement. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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, January 8, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. New Golden Eagles Club Event
Park Ranger Brian Gibbs will discuss Winter Birding in Northeast Iowa; a weekly gathering for mature adults; free; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: New Golden Eagles Club Event. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; weekly themes are presented; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Winter Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver; toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library Children's Room; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Winter Toddler Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Coffee & Conversations
SENIORS
every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month; meet neighbors and create community; coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided; this program is aimed to provide social connection and entertainment for retirement-aged community members; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Coffee & Conversations. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, January 8, 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, January 8, 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, January 8, 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, January 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Moline Public Library Board Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
agendas are available prior to the meetings, minutes are available following approval; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Moline Public Library Board Meeting. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, January 8, 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, January 8, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Board Games and Art at Hampton Heritage Center
enjoy board games and art projects at the Hampton Heritage Center; all supplies will be provided; water and popcorn will be served; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Board Games and Art at Hampton Heritage Center. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. The Sons of Katie Elder
MOVIES
a screening of the John Wayne, Dean Martin movie in the Afternoon Classics series; for ages 19+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Sons of Katie Elder. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. January Open Clay Studio
VISUAL ARTS
Thursdays thru Jan. 29; with instructor Laura Warner; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: January Open Clay Studio. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. January Open Clay Studio
Classes
Thursdays thru Jan. 29; with instructor Laura Warner; registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours; $35-40; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: January Open Clay Studio. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Teen Gaming
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games with us; whether you're a bard or an orc, there's always an exciting adventure waiting for you; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Gaming. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Teen Role Playing
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; play our favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Tween Gaming
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; kids in grades 4-8 can enjoy some video games and board games after school at the library; feel free to bring your own games or play with the ones at the library; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Tween Gaming. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. D&D Roleplay Club
KIDS' STUFF
grab your dice and for the library’s Dungeons & Dragons roleplay club; beginner-friendly ongoing campaign where all new players are welcome; recommended for ages 8+; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: D&D Roleplay Club. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Fan Club: Anime Edition
KIDS' STUFF
share your fandom love for all things anime and manga, and make new friends; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Fan Club: Anime Edition. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Monster Society Presents: The Monsters of Marvel
KIDS' STUFF
or ages 8-12; an elite secret group whose goal is to educate about the things that go bump in the night; your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to first learn about a monster and then execute a craft pertaining to said monster; as always, should you or any of your fellow Society members be caught, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Monster Society Presents: The Monsters of Marvel. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Bettendorf Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held every second Tuesday of each month, except in July; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Bettendorf Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Lodge at the Figge: Randy Leasman (5pm)
MUSIC Concerts
acoustic artist performs in the limited Thursday-night experience where the lights are low, the music's live, and the cocktails are made for long winter nights; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Alex + Josie (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Alex + Josie (6pm). Venue: Gabe's.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Creativity Lab: Yarn Monsters
KIDS' STUFF
we will be making yarn monsters; make yours cute, scary, funny, or a mix of all three; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Creativity Lab: Yarn Monsters. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Family Storytime: Mosaic Stones
KIDS' STUFF
join us for storytime and a craft; we’ll be making mosaic stones out of clay and beads; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Mosaic Stones. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Dog Town
KIDS' STUFF
a discussion of Katherine Applegate's and Gennifer Choldenko's book with the Big/Little Book Club, a book club for Littles (kids in 3rd-5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read together; we will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and activities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Dog Town. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tales for Tots
KIDS' STUFF
an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Assistant to the Villain
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Hannah Nicole Maehrer's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Assistant to the Villain. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Online Book Study: "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage," by Richard Rohr
LITERARY ARTS
on the second Thursday of the month thru May; led by Dennis Eastin; this monthly book study explores the wisdom of the Hebrew prophets to offer a path toward compassionate understanding and spiritual maturity in a hurting world; culminates in an in-person retreat June 6th – separate registration needed; $25 includes all five months of the book study; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Book Study: "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage," by Richard Rohr. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Assistant to the Villain
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Hannah Nicole Maehrer's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Assistant to the Villain. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Online Book Study: "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage," by Richard Rohr
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
on the second Thursday of the month thru May; led by Dennis Eastin; this monthly book study explores the wisdom of the Hebrew prophets to offer a path toward compassionate understanding and spiritual maturity in a hurting world; culminates in an in-person retreat June 6th – separate registration needed; $25 includes all five months of the book study; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Book Study: "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage," by Richard Rohr. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Karaoke Night. Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam w/ Doug Brundies
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam w/ Doug Brundies. Venue: Nubs.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Nubs.
Open Mic w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Muscatine City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets on the first, second, and third Thursday of each month; for information, call 563-263-5821.
Event Title: Muscatine City Council Meeting. Venue: City Hall of Muscatine.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Hall of Muscatine.
For more info visit www.muscatineiowa.gov. Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Karaoke Night. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 PM – Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Oak Grove Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards
thru Jan. 25; River Action is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Eddy Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the health, vitality, and future of the Mississippi River and its riverfront; nominations are encouraged across six categories, reflecting the wide range of contributions that strengthen our relationship with the river and its tributaries: Education – Programs, curriculum, or innovations that deepen river knowledge and awareness; Design – Architecture, renovation, planning, or placemaking that enhances riverfront livability; River Activity – Recreation, active use, and public engagement with the river; Arts – Creative work inspired by the river: visual, literary, or performance; Stewardship – Environmental protection, conservation, restoration, and enhancement; Revitalization – Economic development, business, or industry contributing to riverfront vibrancy; for information and to nominate, e-mail kwine@riveraction.org.
Event Title: Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards. Venue: River Action.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Animal Armor
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 15; learn about the evolution of armor in dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and see larger than life invertebrates from 540 million years ago, armored fish replicas from 380 million years ago – even a full-scale replica of the giant crocodilian Deinosuchus; a traveling exhibit from Gaston Design; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. 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, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; local artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; local artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Formal Wear Dropoff
on Fri. & Sat.; donate clean and gently used formal wear to any Davenport Public Library to help support our Formal Wear Giveaway program in January; w are accepting donations of clean and gently used dresses, suits, blazers, dress pants, ties, bowties, and formal purses, but no shoes or jewelry at this time; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Formal Wear Dropoff. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 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).
Friday, January 9, 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; njoy stories, crafts, and more; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Imagination Station. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Friday, January 9, 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Winter Olympics
KIDS' STUFF
Miss Ashe has made a winter sport-themed obstacle course just for toddlers; learn about the Olympics with crafts and games, and complete all 5 activities for a medal and certificate; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Toddler Winter Olympics. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Health & Wellness: DIGIT-ILL
Classes, Lectures & Events
DIGIT-ILL was created to provide in-person training for people to learn about the many benefits of online health information or E-Health; participants will learn how to create their own online personal health record and how to navigate health-related websites; refreshments will be provided; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Health & Wellness: DIGIT-ILL. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Gray Matters Collective Meeting
KIDS' STUFF
for anyone in high school; be a voice for mental health advocacy; we’ll have an open discussion and a welcoming space to share and connect; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Gray Matters Collective Meeting. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Gray Matters Collective Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
for anyone in high school; be a voice for mental health advocacy; we’ll have an open discussion and a welcoming space to share and connect; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Gray Matters Collective Meeting. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Bald Eagle Days
thru Jan. 11; annual weekend event featuring live eagle programs, wildlife exhibits (like bats, wolves, owls), conservation info, vendors, and family fun; Fri. 4-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-3pm; for information, call 309-788-5912.
Event Title: Bald Eagle Days. Venue: QCCA Expo Center.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
QCCA Expo Center.
For more info visit www.qccaexpocenter.com. Reading Buddies with Central High School
KIDS' STUFF
members of Girls Learn International from Central High School will be volunteering at the Eastern Library this Spring as Reading Buddies; they will be available to read stories with families or as listeners for kids who wish to practice their reading; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Reading Buddies with Central High School. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Figure Drawing
VISUAL ARTS
with alternating instructors Peter Xiao and Paul Lange; learn figure drawing by practicing your skills and adapting to change in these facilitated classes (not instructed); bring your own supplies; all non-toxic and non-photographic media are welcome; Facilitator: Peter, Model: Alexis; $15; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Figure Drawing. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Figure Drawing
Classes
with alternating instructors Peter Xiao and Paul Lange; learn figure drawing by practicing your skills and adapting to change in these facilitated classes (not instructed); bring your own supplies; all non-toxic and non-photographic media are welcome; Facilitator: Peter, Model: Alexis; $15; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Figure Drawing. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Silent Disco
KIDS' STUFF
teens listen to music and dance the night away; you set the volume through a pair of provided headphones, but the same music will play through everyone's headphones; plus, we'll have snacks; all supplies (headphones and music) are provided, but if you want to bring your own headphones and device to listen to your own music, feel free; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Silent Disco. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Back to the Future
MOVIES
a screening of the Robert Zemeckis time-travel hit; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Back to the Future. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Donovan Gustofson. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Flatbed Four
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Flatbed Four. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tennessee Whiskey: A Tribute to Chris Stapleton - Ultimate Eric Church Experience - Bell Bottom Revival: Lainey Wilson Tribute
MUSIC Concerts
an evening with the touring tribute musicians; $25.02-30.30.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.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, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad City Storm vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers: QC Kids Run the Show
SPORTS
professional minor-league ice-hockey game; the event invites local kids to take over key roles behind the scenes and on the ice; participants will once again get hands-on experience announcing plays, running in-game entertainment, assisting coaches, collaborating with the media team, and helping stage a professional hockey game from the inside out; tickets available at https://bit.ly/QCkidsruntheshow; $18-48; for information and tickets, call 309-277-1364.
Event Title: Quad City Storm vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers: QC Kids Run the Show. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:10 PM – 10:10 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit quadcitystorm.com. BitterSweet Nation
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: BitterSweet Nation. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Rosie & the Rivets
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rosie & the Rivets. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Fair Warning
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Fair Warning. Venue: RIBCO.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. Viva La Divas
the premier drag show in the area showcasing the best performers from across the Midwest; the show cast includes the beautiful, talented Miss Jaide, Milange and Justine Thyme; $10-12; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Viva La Divas. Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit tickets.circa21.com. Anthony Gomes
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the famed blues-rock guitarist; $28-35; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Shakespeared!
COMEDY
ComedySportz presents an improvised "lost play" of the Bard's with suggestions provided by the audience.
Event Title: Shakespeared! Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit comedysportzqc.com. Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards
thru Jan. 25; River Action is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Eddy Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the health, vitality, and future of the Mississippi River and its riverfront; nominations are encouraged across six categories, reflecting the wide range of contributions that strengthen our relationship with the river and its tributaries: Education – Programs, curriculum, or innovations that deepen river knowledge and awareness; Design – Architecture, renovation, planning, or placemaking that enhances riverfront livability; River Activity – Recreation, active use, and public engagement with the river; Arts – Creative work inspired by the river: visual, literary, or performance; Stewardship – Environmental protection, conservation, restoration, and enhancement; Revitalization – Economic development, business, or industry contributing to riverfront vibrancy; for information and to nominate, e-mail kwine@riveraction.org.
Event Title: Seeking Nominations: 2026 Eddy Awards. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Saturday, January 10, 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Animal Armor
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 15; learn about the evolution of armor in dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and see larger than life invertebrates from 540 million years ago, armored fish replicas from 380 million years ago – even a full-scale replica of the giant crocodilian Deinosuchus; a traveling exhibit from Gaston Design; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; local artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 12; open to photographers of all levels; capture the beauty of winter along the Mississippi and submit your top shots of bald eagles, river landscapes, and seasonal wildlife for a chance to win Camera Corner gift cards, canvas prints, and even a feature in Eddy Magazine; judging takes place mid-January, with winners announced later that month; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 2025 Winter Eagle, Outdoor, and Nature Photo Contest. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27
Calls For Entry
thru Jan. 17; submit a proposal to showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art in one of Quad City Arts’ two unique galleries; join 1-2 fellow artists for a two-month exhibition between Oct. 2026 – Sept. 2027; all media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Quad City Arts Exhibition Application 2026-27. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Saturday, January 10, 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.
Saturday, January 10, 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boone & Zahn
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 30; exhibit of surreal paintings and sculptures by Berthold Boone and David Zahn; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Boone & Zahn. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 11; local artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, January 10, 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; exhibit of photos by Pete Mutschler, folded paper by Rebecca Quick, and serigraphs by Keosha Westphal; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Mutschler, Quick, & Westphal. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Formal Wear Dropoff
on Fri. & Sat.; donate clean and gently used formal wear to any Davenport Public Library to help support our Formal Wear Giveaway program in January; w are accepting donations of clean and gently used dresses, suits, blazers, dress pants, ties, bowties, and formal purses, but no shoes or jewelry at this time; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Formal Wear Dropoff. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The World Is Murder
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Anthony Horowitz's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The World Is Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Overeaters Anonymous
MEETINGS, ETC
on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia, and bulimia; for information, call the church at 563-355-6494.
Event Title: Overeaters Anonymous. Venue: Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.org. Oil Painting with Dave Anderson
VISUAL ARTS
on Saturdays; as students move beyond the beginning principles of oil painting, they will learn the value of composition and how light effects color while applying it to still-life, landscape, and portraits; each class will build upon the last, moving students forward in the art of oil; this class is offered all year round and with your $125-140 purchase you receive four classes beginning the Saturday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Oil Painting with Dave Anderson. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Oil Painting with Dave Anderson
Classes
on Saturdays; as students move beyond the beginning principles of oil painting, they will learn the value of composition and how light effects color while applying it to still-life, landscape, and portraits; each class will build upon the last, moving students forward in the art of oil; this class is offered all year round and with your $125-140 purchase you receive four classes beginning the Saturday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Oil Painting with Dave Anderson. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The World Is Murder
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Anthony Horowitz's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The World Is Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Bald Eagle Days
thru Jan. 11; annual weekend event featuring live eagle programs, wildlife exhibits (like bats, wolves, owls), conservation info, vendors, and family fun; Fri. 4-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-3pm; for information, call 309-788-5912.
Event Title: Bald Eagle Days. Venue: QCCA Expo Center.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
QCCA Expo Center.
For more info visit www.qccaexpocenter.com. Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience
KIDS' STUFF
on Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and songs followed by 30 minutes of imaginative playtime; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Children’s Winter Story Time
KIDS' STUFF
on Saturdays; held in the Visitor Center auditorium; free; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Children’s Winter Story Time. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Big & Bumpy Bowls
VISUAL ARTS
Jan. 10 & 17; with instructor Laura Warner; students will create their own hand-built clay bowl, while practicing and learning different ways to texturize the clay and showcase stunning glaze coverings; $75-80; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big & Bumpy Bowls. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Catich, His Life and Legacy
VISUAL ARTS
join Paul Herrera of the Art Legacy League in Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center as he speaks about the life and legacy of Father Edward Catich; Herrera will demonstrate how to do a slate rubbing with an opportunity for attendees to try their hand at it; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Catich, His Life and Legacy. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Paper Making Workshop
VISUAL ARTS
all supplies will be provided and you'll go home with your own deckle for future paper making; feel free to bring any paper scraps or natural items you would like to integrate into your paper (i.e.- dried petals, seeds, strings, etc.); this program is intended for older teens and adults; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Paper Making Workshop. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Big & Bumpy Bowls
Classes
Jan. 10 & 17; with instructor Laura Warner; students will create their own hand-built clay bowl, while practicing and learning different ways to texturize the clay and showcase stunning glaze coverings; $75-80; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big & Bumpy Bowls. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Paper Making Workshop
Classes
all supplies will be provided and you'll go home with your own deckle for future paper making; feel free to bring any paper scraps or natural items you would like to integrate into your paper (i.e.- dried petals, seeds, strings, etc.); free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Paper Making Workshop. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Catich, His Life and Legacy with Paul Herrera
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
join Herrera of the Art Legacy League in Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center as he speaks about the life and legacy of Father Edward Catich; Herrera will demonstrate how to do a slate rubbing with an opportunity for attendees to try their hand at it; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Catich, His Life and Legacy with Paul Herrera. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Eagle Viewing Hike
join a park ranger for this hike along the county road in the Heritage Addition to look for bald eagles and golden eagles along the Yellow River; bring your children to story time at 10am and then join us for this hike over flat terrain; free; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Eagle Viewing Hike. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Beginner Calligraphy Workshop
VISUAL ARTS
take your writing from ordinary to extraordinary in this not-to-be-missed introductory calligraphy workshop! QC artist and calligrapher Amy Nielsen will lead students in a creative study of the formal alphabet, which is one of the most important basic alphabets in western calligraphy; using felt-tipped pens, you’ll develop an understanding of all the basics to be able to write a formal alphabet; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Beginner Calligraphy Workshop. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Beginner Calligraphy Workshop
Classes
take your writing from ordinary to extraordinary in this not-to-be-missed introductory calligraphy workshop; QC artist and calligrapher Amy Nielsen will lead students in a creative study of the formal alphabet, which is one of the most important basic alphabets in western calligraphy; using felt-tipped pens, you’ll develop an understanding of all the basics to be able to write a formal alphabet; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Edward Catich Birthday Celebration: Beginner Calligraphy Workshop. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Lego Club
KIDS' STUFF
on Saturdays; enjoy a morning of free building; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Auditions: Guys & Dolls and Mean Girls
THEATRE
seeking performers for Countryside Community Theatre's summer productions of the musicals "Guys & Dolls" (running July 3 - 12) and "Mean Girls" (running July 24 - August 2); be prepared to sing and read from scripts; Sat. noon-4pm, Sun. noon-3pm, Sun. callbacks 3-4pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org.
Event Title: Auditions: Guys & Dolls and Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorioum.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Auditions: Guys & Dolls and Mean Girls
Auditions & Calls For Entry
seeking performers for Countryside Community Theatre's summer productions of the musicals "Guys & Dolls" (running July 3 - 12) and "Mean Girls" (running July 24 - August 2); be prepared to sing and read from scripts; Sat. noon-4pm, Sun. noon-3pm, Sun. callbacks 3-4pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org.
Event Title: Auditions: Guys & Dolls and Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorioum.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Craft Buddies: Snail Suncatchers
KIDS' STUFF
join us for storytime and a craft; we will be making snail suncatchers out of coffee filters and paper; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Craft Buddies: Snail Suncatchers. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club
join us for some friendly games of chess; no experience required; we are happy to teach you the rules to help you get started; all skill levels welcome; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Dog Tales
KIDS' STUFF
join us for a pup-themed storytime and hangout for our Read to a Dog program with the therapy dogs of QCCAN at 3pm; this storytime is appropriate for kids 3 and up; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Dog Tales. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Creation Studio Workshop: Linocut Carving and Printing
VISUAL ARTS
adults of all skill levels are welcome to this collaborative exploration of a classic art form; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Creation Studio Workshop: Linocut Carving and Printing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Creation Studio Workshop: Linocut Carving and Printing
Classes
adults of all skill levels are welcome to this collaborative exploration of a classic art form; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Creation Studio Workshop: Linocut Carving and Printing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Back to the Future
MOVIES
a screening of the Robert Zemeckis time-travel hit; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Back to the Future. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Back to the Future Part II
MOVIES
a screening of the Robert Zemeckis time-travel hit; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Back to the Future Part II. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Lojo Russo
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Lojo Russo. Venue: Gabe's.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Paxton Sherbeyn - Luke Abrahamsen-Collins
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Paxton Sherbeyn - Luke Abrahamsen-Collins. Venue: Casey's Tavern.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Casey's Tavern.
Semi Charmed
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Semi Charmed. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Chicago Farmer
MUSIC Concerts
concert with Americana singer/songwriter Cody Diekhoff; 6pm potluck and social hour, 7pm concert; $20-30 suggested donation.
Venue: Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Shrineburner - Aseethe - Nonnie Parry
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the three-piece band from Chicago with heavy doom influence drawn from each era of the genre; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. ComedySportz Quad Cities
COMEDY
on Fridays and Saturdays; the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad City Storm vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
SPORTS
professional minor-league ice-hockey game; $18-48; for information and tickets, call 309-277-1364.
Event Title: Quad City Storm vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:10 PM – 10:10 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit quadcitystorm.com. Beyond the Blonde
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Beyond the Blonde. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Carson Hall
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Carson Hall. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Oak Grove Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Frank Martin Busch
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Frank Martin Busch. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Up Close with Andy Parker
MUSIC Concerts
join Principal Oboe Andy Parker in the beautiful sanctuary of First Presbyterian for an engaging evening of oboe and piano music, accompanied by Marian Lee on piano; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: First Presbyterian Church of Davenport.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Presbyterian Church of Davenport.
For more info visit qcso.org. Beth Lizano Trio
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Beth Lizano Trio. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
Jenny Lynn Stacy - The Memphis Dives
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jenny Lynn Stacy - The Memphis Dives. Venue: RIBCO.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. New Neighbors - Brave You - The Slow Retreat - Burn After Writing
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: New Neighbors - Brave You - The Slow Retreat - Burn After Writing. Venue: Gabe's.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Nightcaps Improv Comedy Signature Show
COMEDY
no big gimmick, just good improv; $10-12; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Event Title: The Nightcaps Improv Comedy Signature Show. Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit tickets.circa21.com. Daylight Over
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Daylight Over. Venue: Harley Corin's.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Harley Corin's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com.