Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
Classes, & Ongoing Events
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
KIDS' STUFF
thru July 25; get growing this summer at the Moline Public Library with our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
KIDS' STUFF
thru July 25; teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, read, grow, and explore at the at Moline Public Library this summer; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Line Dancing: Beginner
SENIORS
on Tuesdays, 9-9:30am & 9:30-10am; learn all the latest moves in a fun way to stay in shape; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing: Beginner. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Classic
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; chair exercises can offer a seated routine that rivals any you've ever done on your feet; you can also do this class standing if you want to give it a try; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Classic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers EnerChi
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; move through a slow-flowing sequence as you shift your weight from front to back, side to side, in rhythm to your instructor's direction; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers EnerChi. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Movement Yoga
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Tuesdays; join MaryBeth Wood for a yoga session centered on mat yoga and movement sessions meant to get the blood flowing and the body going; these sessions are appropriate for anyone from beginner to advanced skill sets; please bring your own yoga mat if you have one; if you do not have a yoga mat, one will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Movement Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Chair Yoga
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Stability
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; 15-minute class designed to improve balance and prevent falls; you will improve your lower body strength with chair support and a variety of training techniques to keep you on your feet and steady; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Stability. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Story Time in the Park
KIDS' STUFF
story time and an outdoor activity at Ed Scheck Park; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Story Time in the Park. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterward for free play for the little ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop
KIDS' STUFF
attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming, listen to a story, and participate in a hands-on craft activity; each child will also receive a free PBS KIDS Summer Activity Book and resources for accessing online content at PBSKIDS.org; the tour is designed to spark creativity and provide engaging, educational experiences for children and families; free.
Event Title: WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop. Venue: Odell Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Odell Public Library.
For more info visit www.wqpt.org. Sensory Playtime
KIDS' STUFF
ages 0-5 can enjoy different sensory stations in the children's area; we will also have sensory books available to check out; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Sensory Playtime. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups; join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers; children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Toddler Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Memory Circle
SENIORS
join us for crafts, games, activities, conversation, and more; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Memory Circle. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Senior Technology Clinic
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; Mike Shinbori invites you to bring in tablets, laptops, cell phones, etc. with any questions; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Senior Technology Clinic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Crocheting & Knitting
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; help make hats, scarves, and mittens for local organizations that help individuals in need; free; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Crocheting & Knitting. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. PNG: Teen Digital Art (Procreate Dreams App)
KIDS' STUFF
teens can learn how to create digital art using iPads from an art instructor; this class covers Procreate Dreams, a 2D animation app; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: PNG: Teen Digital Art (Procreate Dreams App). Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Canasta
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Canasta. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mah Jongg
SENIORS
Mon. 10am, Tue. 1pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. WQPT PBS Summer of Adventure: Meet Elinor from Elinor Wonders Why
KIDS' STUFF
explore crafts and activities throughout the Children's Department; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: WQPT PBS Summer of Adventure: Meet Elinor from Elinor Wonders Why. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop
KIDS' STUFF
attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming, listen to a story, and participate in a hands-on craft activity; each child will also receive a free PBS KIDS Summer Activity Book and resources for accessing online content at PBSKIDS.org; the tour is designed to spark creativity and provide engaging, educational experiences for children and families; free.
Event Title: WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.wqpt.org. Cribbage
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Cribbage. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Paper Lantern DIY Craft
VISUAL ARTS
make a paper lantern using pressed flowers and papier-mâché; please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and/or bring a smock; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Paper Lantern DIY Craft. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Paper Lantern DIY Craft
Classes
make a paper lantern using pressed flowers and papier-mâché; please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and/or bring a smock; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Paper Lantern DIY Craft. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Maquoketa Farmers Market
on Tuesdays; featuring fresh, homemade, handmade baked goods, pork products, produce, jams and jellies, crafts, plants, strawberries and sweet corn in season, and more; musicians will perform each week on the park’s new Ann and Bob Osterhaus stage; local nonprofits will host a food stand each week; vendor booths will be situated around the perimeter of the park so that customers can browse and buy while walking on secure pavement; throughout the season, we’ll host activities and contests as in previous years, including Christmas in July, baking contests, pumpkin carving, and more.
Event Title: Maquoketa Farmers Market. Venue: Glovik Community Park.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Glovik Community Park.
For more info visit www.maqfarmersmarket.org. Fundraiser Tuesday
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fundraiser Tuesday. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Teen Tuesday: Movie Night
KIDS' STUFF
teens will have the opportunity to vote from three movies, we will watch the winner; refreshments provided; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Teen Tuesday: Movie Night. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Seed Art
VISUAL ARTS
join us to make art out of seeds; all supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Seed Art. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Seed Art
Classes
join us to make art out of seeds; all supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Seed Art. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Travel to Japan with the Putnam Museum: Information Session
MUSEUMS
this immersive 13-day journey invites guests to discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Japan; participants will travel through some of the country’s most iconic destinations, including Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Hiroshima; this informal, information-packed session offers an opportunity to hear more details about the itinerary, ask questions, and determine if the experience is the right fit; the cost of the trip is $8,985 per person based on double occupancy, with a $1,000 deposit required to reserve a spot; a single supplement is available for an additional $3,565; for information and to reserve, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Flower Pens
VISUAL ARTS
give your writing some flair with Flower Pens; make up to three pens with your choice of flowers; pre-registration is required - sign up at leclairelibrary.org by June 1; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Flower Pens. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Flower Pens
Classes
give your writing some flair with Flower Pens; make up to three pens with your choice of flowers; pre-registration is required - sign up at leclairelibrary.org by June 1; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Flower Pens. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. The Talk of The Town
Calls For Entry
on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local perspectives related to the world of arts, sports, and music; we highlight local change-makers who are making a difference in a variety of industries; listen to the show online at tunein.com or Facebook/tianapowderwashington.
Venue: KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. Open Jam Night w/ Eva Kendall (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Eva Kendall (6pm). Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Talk of The Town
on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local perspectives related to the world of arts, sports, and music; we highlight local change-makers who are making a difference in a variety of industries; listen to the show online at tunein.com or Facebook/tianapowderwashington.
Venue: KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. Teen DIY: Paint + Punch Night
KIDS' STUFF
let's paint and drink punch; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen DIY: Paint + Punch Night. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult DIY: Wind Spinners
VISUAL ARTS
join us for this fun craft; ceate a wind spinner to hang in your yard; no experience is necessary; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Adult DIY: Wind Spinners. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Adult DIY: Wind Spinners
Classes
join us for this fun craft; ceate a wind spinner to hang in your yard; no experience is necessary; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Adult DIY: Wind Spinners. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm). Venue: R Bar.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
R Bar.
Toy Story 5 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
MOVIES
screening of the Disney/Pixar sequel and sci-fi hit; with train rides, temporary tattoos, and more; $5-10; for information, call 563-212-0438.
Event Title: Toy Story 5 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the board will review legislative actions, administrative items, and contracts; for information, call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.gov.
Event Title: Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Scott County Administrative Center.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Wednesday, July 1, 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.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
KIDS' STUFF
thru July 25; get growing this summer at the Moline Public Library with our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
KIDS' STUFF
thru July 25; teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, read, grow, and explore at the at Moline Public Library this summer; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Davenport Civil Rights Movement
MUSEUMS
thru July 31; explore the powerful stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped the fight for equality in our community; through photographs, documents, and firsthand oral histories, this exhibit highlights Davenport’s role in the broader Civil Rights Movement and honors the individuals who stood for justice; discover how local actions helped drive national change, and why these stories still matter today; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 John Deere Classic
SPORTS
thru July 5; the 55th year of the area's professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour; for tickets, call 309-762-4653.
Event Title: 2026 John Deere Classic. Venue: TPC at Deere Run.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
TPC at Deere Run.
For more info visit johndeereclassic.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
Calls For Entry
thru Aug. 1; for SAU alumni only; artists may submit up to three (3) artworks; all media are eligible, but should not measure greater than 36” in any dimension; for information and to submit, e-mail Catich@sau.edu.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 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.
Wednesday, July 1, 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.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bicycle Worlds
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 7; exhibit of bike photography by Ken Urban and bike illustrations by Jeff Williams; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bicycle Worlds. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 1, 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.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Tone & Walk
SENIORS
Mon. & Wed.; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Tone & Walk. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. CASI Advisory Council
SENIORS
on the 1st Wed. of the month; volunteer leaders and CASI members interested in making a difference and having a voice in the direction of the organization are invited to join the CASI Advisory Council; free; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: CASI Advisory Council. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 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).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chair Yoga
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Wednesdays; enjoy a guided yoga session with Mary Beth; chair yoga is perfect for all abilities and ages; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Mass on the Prairie
for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Mass on the Prairie. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays and Thursdays; for ages 3-5; a celebration of reading, these story times include longer stories, songs, and music; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups; join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers; children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Toddler Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterward for free play for the little ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop
KIDS' STUFF
attendees will have the opportunity to watch PBS KIDS programming, listen to a story, and participate in a hands-on craft activity; each child will also receive a free PBS KIDS Summer Activity Book and resources for accessing online content at PBSKIDS.org; the tour is designed to spark creativity and provide engaging, educational experiences for children and families; free.
Event Title: WQPT Summer of Adventure Tour Stop. Venue: Geneseo Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Geneseo Public Library.
For more info visit www.wqpt.org. CASI Royal Neighbors Chapter
SENIORS
on the first Wed. of the month; members work together to decide how to create chapter funds that can be used to help CASI activities; each member can apply for $200 annually for their own projects at CASI or any other charity they would like to help; $20 annual membership paid to Royal Neighbors; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: CASI Royal Neighbors Chapter. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. T'ai Chi Ch'un
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation; improves balance, stability, and flexibility; $26/member, $52/community per 6-week session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: T'ai Chi Ch'un. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Storytime in the Park: Runner’s Park
KIDS' STUFF
this week we will be at Runner’s Park right next to the library; if the temperature is above 85 degrees or if it's raining the storytime will be moved inside the library; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Storytime in the Park: Runner’s Park. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group)
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; this weight loss support group offers tools and programs for healthy living, weight management, and group fellowship and recognition; national membership dues ($16) must be paid to start the program; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group). Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mahjong
on Wednesdays; play some rounds of Mahjong at the library; all supplies will be provided. If you don't know how to play, someone will be available to teach you; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Mahjong. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Craft Wednesdays
SENIORS
join fellow crafters for a social time to work on any craft projects you bring; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Craft Wednesdays. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. What Is Color? 50 Questions and Answers on the Science of Color
VISUAL ARTS
expand your understanding and appreciation of art by joining other art lovers in the Figge Board Room for a lively discussions about artists; for members only; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: What Is Color? 50 Questions and Answers on the Science of Color. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. What Is Color? 50 Questions and Answers on the Science of Color
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
expand your understanding and appreciation of art by joining other art lovers in the Figge Board Room for a lively discussions about artists; for members only; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: What Is Color? 50 Questions and Answers on the Science of Color. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Meet with a Care Coordinator
Classes, Lectures & Events
on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month; UnityPoint Health Robert Young Center Care Coordination is a free service open to anyone who needs assistance; no health insurance coverage is required, and it’s open to all ages; the Care Coordinator can help with: housing assistance; Medicaid applications; SNAP benefits; healthcare resources; mental health, and and more; registration is not required. Walk-ins welcome; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Meet with a Care Coordinator. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. American Girl Doll Party
KIDS' STUFF
celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a drop-in party featuring the history around American Girl doll favorites; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: American Girl Doll Party. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Dancing Queen: Songs of ABBA (1 & 7:15pm)
MUSIC Concerts
sing along to this Swedish supergroup and one of the best-selling music acts in the history of popular music; matinee: 11:45am doors, noon plated lunch, 1pm show, $67; evening: 5:45pm doors, 6pm plated dinner, 7:15pm show, $72; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Big Picture in the House
VISUAL ARTS
on Wednesdays; the drop-in summer program features make-and-take art activities in the lobby on a different theme each week; guests are encouraged to stay to explore the galleries; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. July Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Pamela Crouch; hand-building and glazing only, and wheel-throwing; 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: July Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. July Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays
Classes
with instructor Pamela Crouch; hand-building and glazing only, and wheel-throwing; 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: July Open Clay Studio - Wednesdays. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Big Picture in the House
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
on Wednesdays; the drop-in summer program features make-and-take art activities in the lobby on a different theme each week; guests are encouraged to stay to explore the galleries; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beginner Mah Jongg
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; learn this fun game; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Beginner Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Meet with a Care Coordinator
SENIORS
on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month; UnityPoint Health Robert Young Center Care Coordination is a free service open to anyone who needs assistance; no health insurance coverage is required, and it’s open to all ages; the Care Coordinator can help with: housing assistance; Medicaid applications; SNAP benefits; healthcare resources; mental health, and and more; registration is not required. Walk-ins welcome; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Meet with a Care Coordinator. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Bunco
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. PNG Forensics: Fingerprinting
KIDS' STUFF
grades 5-12 learn how forensic scientists use fingerprinting to solve crimes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: PNG Forensics: Fingerprinting. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Rubber Chicken Karaoke
KIDS' STUFF
join us for a wild evening of karaoke like never before; enjoy snacks while you attempt to sing songs…using Rubber Chickens; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Rubber Chicken Karaoke. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Summer Craft Series
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; join Miss Christie and make a new summer craft every week; best suited to school-aged kids; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Summer Craft Series. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teen Library Council
KIDS' STUFF
TLC is a great way to get involved with the library and earn volunteer hours for school or job/college applications; join us as we discuss upcoming events, play games to win prizes, and make new friends; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Teen Library Council. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Fun with Flags @ Watts-Midtown
KIDS' STUFF
learn all about flags from information provided by the North American Vexillological Association; after a brief overview, participants will be encourages to design their own flags; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Fun with Flags @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Wax on Wednesdays (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays (5pm). Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Absolute Science: Hands-On Science Stations
KIDS' STUFF
join us for some fun and explore the Science Stations at the library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Absolute Science: Hands-On Science Stations. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Evening Bingo
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; cash prizes for each game with a progressive jackpot; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo; $10 starter packet per person; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Evening Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Committee of the Whole meeting, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council meeting; the City Council will from time-to-time have special meetings or work sessions as needed; for information, call 563-326-7711 or e-mail contactus@davenportiowa.com.
Event Title: Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
For more info visit www.davenportiowa.com. Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights
DANCE
presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on Wednesdays; all ages welcome to dance; there is a full menu with drink and burger specials.
Event Title: Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights
Classes, & Ongoing Events
presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on Wednesdays; all ages welcome to dance; there is a full menu with drink and burger specials.
Event Title: Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 12 Gauge Autopsy - Parasite - Integument - Starved (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the Quad Cities' death-metal rockers and supporting acts; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Coal Valley City Hall Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; for information, e-mail info@coalvalleyil.org or call 309-799-3604.
Event Title: Coal Valley City Hall Meeting. Venue: Coal Valley Village Hall.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coal Valley Village Hall.
For more info visit www.coalvalleyil.org. Levi Craft (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Levi Craft (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Fleet Feet Run Meet Up
on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fleet Feet Run Meet Up. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Everything We Never Had
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Randy Ribay's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Everything We Never Had. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Kevin Burt (6:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in Summer of the Arts' 2026 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs, bring the family, and enjoy live music in some of the most beautiful outdoor settings our community has to offer free.
Venue: Mercer Park.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mercer Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Everything We Never Had
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
discussion of Randy Ribay's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Everything We Never Had. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Open Minds Open Mic
on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes.
Event Title: Open Minds Open Mic. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. FIFA Watch Party
SPORTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: FIFA Watch Party. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Dancing Queen: Songs of ABBA (1 & 7:15pm)
MUSIC Concerts
sing along to this Swedish supergroup and one of the best-selling music acts in the history of popular music; matinee: 11:45am doors, noon plated lunch, 1pm show, $67; evening: 5:45pm doors, 6pm plated dinner, 7:15pm show, $72; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Karaoke Wednesday
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Karaoke Wednesday. Venue: RIBCO.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Heavy Heavy - Lunde
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the five-piece retro-inspired rock band, making the music the sixties forgot with bombastic soul and peaceful goals; featuring a set by Lunde; $35-40.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com.