Mother's Day Weekend in LeClaire
thru May 11; from charming shops to lively streets, each door in town is bursting with unique experiences you won't want to miss; whether you're shopping for the perfect gift, sipping on coffee or libations, or enjoying live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy; for information, call 563-289-4242 x61135 or e-mail info@visitleclaire.com.
Event Title: Mother's Day Weekend in LeClaire. Venue: Downtown LeClaire.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Downtown LeClaire.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
Classes, & Ongoing Events
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.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, May 9, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; learn about a team of archaeologists who mysteriously disappeared from an excavation site in Palenque, Mexico while investigating a rumor around a priceless jade medallion before something horrifying scared them off; use video clues and warnings the team left behind to uncover the valuable information in archaeology, biology, and astromathematic field stations; developed by the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas; 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, May 9, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. What's New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; visit the GAHC+M to explore some of the interesting items we’ve added to the collection in the last six years – from machines to hand crafted furniture, textiles, personal items from early Davenport homes, and even medical equipment. Learn about stories of early immigrants and Quad City residents through historic artifacts; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 11; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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: All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 11; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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: All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 9, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. The State of Journalism Today
LECTURES
exploring the deteriorating state of traditional journalism in a fragmented society; included on the panel are journalists Ed Tibbetts, formerly of the Quad-City Times, who now writes a newsletter on Substack called Along the
Mississippi, Tory Brecht, editor/writer with the University of Iowa and former editor of the Iowa City Press-Citizen, and Zachary Oren Smith, political correspondent for Iowa Starting Line; all are members of the Iowa Writers Collaborative; presented by QC Civic Conversations; continental breakfast included; free, with donations appreciated.
Event Title: The State of Journalism Today. Venue: Scott Community Urban Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Scott Community College Urban Center.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Golden Tones Chorus Practice
SENIORS
on Fridays; sing along to some classical memories; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 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; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
THEATRE
a Magic Owl Theatre production of the family musical based on the beloved children's book by Mo Willems; 9:30am & 12:30pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
THEATRE Performances
a Magic Owl Theatre production of the family musical based on the beloved children's book by Mo Willems; 9:30am & 12:30pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Adult Coloring
SENIORS
on Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Adult Coloring. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
Mon.-Wed. & Fri.; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance rhythms; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba Gold
SENIORS
on Fridays; $3/class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba Gold. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Fridays; 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.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 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; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Time
KIDS' STUFF
storytime for ages 0-PreK, with stories, songs, and a fun sensory playtime activity; this month we’re blowing some bubbles to create Bubble Paint Flowers; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Toddler Time. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 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; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever
THEATRE
thru May 12; seeking three local performers, ages 40s-60s, for two featured roles (three scenes) and one cameo role (two short scenes) for the stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated musical running May 30 - June 15, directed by Tommy Ranieri; rehearsals begin on May 13 with minimal calls that could take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, with flexibility in building our schedule around actor availability; full availability needed for rehearsals from May 23 - 29; performers do not need to be strong singers or dancers; if interested, e-mail Ranieri at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with a clear photo of yourself and a list of any relevant experience.
Event Title: Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever
Auditions & Calls For Entry
thru May 12; seeking three local performers, ages 40s-60s, for two featured roles (three scenes) and one cameo role (two short scenes) for the stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated musical running May 30 - June 15, directed by Tommy Ranieri; rehearsals begin on May 13 with minimal calls that could take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, with flexibility in building our schedule around actor availability; full availability needed for rehearsals from May 23 - 29; performers do not need to be strong singers or dancers; if interested, e-mail Ranieri at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with a clear photo of yourself and a list of any relevant experience.
Event Title: Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
THEATRE
a Magic Owl Theatre production of the family musical based on the beloved children's book by Mo Willems; 9:30am & 12:30pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
THEATRE Performances
a Magic Owl Theatre production of the family musical based on the beloved children's book by Mo Willems; 9:30am & 12:30pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; $4-8; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Karen Kubby; learn to make earrings for yourself or as gifts; solid instruction on the use of jewelry tools will assist you in making three pairs of earrings; two wirework skills will be practiced and used to make three pairs of earrings; you will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, freshwater pearls, and Swarovski crystals; no experience needed; $35 instructor fee/$35 materials fee; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood
Classes
with instructor Karen Kubby; learn to make earrings for yourself or as gifts; solid instruction on the use of jewelry tools will assist you in making three pairs of earrings; two wirework skills will be practiced and used to make three pairs of earrings; you will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, freshwater pearls, and Swarovski crystals; no experience needed; $35 instructor fee/$35 materials fee; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Afternoon Bingo
SENIORS
on Fridays; with 25 and 50 cent cards; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Afternoon Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. 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, May 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Food Truck Fridays
on Fridays; guests are welcome to bring their Food Truck meal purchases into Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi River Distilling Company, Wide River Winery Tasting Room, or hang out near Aunt Hattie’s; all of our other restaurants are open and some shops are staying open late, too.
Event Title: Food Truck Fridays. Venue: Downtown LeClaire.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown LeClaire.
For more info visit www.visitleclaire.com. Crock-Pot Battle of the Bands (5pm)
MUSIC Concerts
United Action for Youth, The Englert Theatre, and the Iowa City Public Library present the second annual Crock-Pot Battle of the Bands event at the UAY Swaim Youth Center; the event features performances by youth performers, followed by feedback given by a panel of judges from our local music scene; free.
Venue: Iowa City Public Library.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Iowa City Public Library.
For more info visit englert.org. Friday Night Out: Octavia Earrings
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Karen Kubby; this 2-hole bead pattern by Trendsetter Ivona Šuchmannová makes a lovely pair of earrings; beading goes quickly, so it is perfect for those new to beading and great fun for those with more experience; no experience needed; optional Dutch treat snacks and drinks at a downtown venue of the group’s choice; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Friday Night Out: Octavia Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Friday Night Out: Octavia Earrings
Classes
with instructor Karen Kubby; this 2-hole bead pattern by Trendsetter Ivona Šuchmannová makes a lovely pair of earrings; beading goes quickly, so it is perfect for those new to beading and great fun for those with more experience; no experience needed; optional Dutch treat snacks and drinks at a downtown venue of the group’s choice; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Friday Night Out: Octavia Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. John Resch & Doggin' Out (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: John Resch & Doggin' Out (1pm). Venue: Firehouse Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Firehouse Bar & Grill.
Lotería Nights
on Fridays; Lotería is a traditional Mexican game played with colorful image cards instead of numbers; players mark corresponding pictures on their boards as the caller randomly announces each one; the first person to complete a row, column, diagonal, or full card calls out "¡Buenas!" or "¡Lotería!" to win; join the fun and have a chance to win amazing prizes; $10.
Event Title: Lotería Nights. Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Galesburg High School Big Bands (6pm) - Juan Pastor's Chinchano (7 & 9pm) - Knox Alumni Big Band (8pm)
MUSIC Concerts
$10; an event in the annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival.
Venue: Galesburg Community Arts Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Galesburg Community Arts Center.
For more info visit www.knox.edu. Gallery Opening: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
held in conjunction with the exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments as they explore the gallery; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Gallery Opening: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Gallery Opening: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
held in conjunction with the exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments as they explore the gallery; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Gallery Opening: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Ky & Ty
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ky & Ty. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Oak Grove Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Richard Wagor
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Richard Wagor. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dukes & Boots
DANCE
on Fridays; join Steppin’ With Heather as she teaches some of the most popular line dances; ost dance lessons, we will have a live DJ or band from 9PM- close that will continue on the dancing fun.
Event Title: Dukes & Boots. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dukes & Boots
Classes, & Ongoing Events
on Fridays; join Steppin’ With Heather as she teaches some of the most popular line dances; ost dance lessons, we will have a live DJ or band from 9PM- close that will continue on the dancing fun.
Event Title: Dukes & Boots. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Lady Gaga Night: Night of the Neon Monsters
MUSIC Concerts
dance to the pop sensation's hits; $13.22.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Neon Nova
MUSIC Concerts
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. The Beaker Brothers Band Plays Allman Brothers & Santana
MUSIC Concerts
the rock and blues musicians play "Fillmore East and West"; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. ComedySportz Quad Cities
COMEDY
on Fridays and Saturdays; the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Lou Sherry - Daisy Glue - Dearborn - Sean Tyler
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Lou Sherry - Daisy Glue - Dearborn - Sean Tyler. Venue: Gabe's.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Riverdance
DANCE
the Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $25-175; for tickets and information, call 319-355-1160.
Event Title: Riverdance. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Riverdance
DANCE Performances
the Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $25-175; for tickets and information, call 319-355-1160.
Event Title: Riverdance. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Neil Berg’s 104 Years of Broadway
MUSIC Concerts
direct from New York and featuring Dubuque native Rita Harvey, 104 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the past century; Berg will share the songs and the stories behind the music that changed the world; this sequel to Berg’s Broadway revue features a cast of stars from Broadway’s greatest musicals; $43-49; for information and tickets, call 563-585-7469.
Venue: John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Chicago
THEATRE
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Girls' Weekend
THEATRE
Karen Schaeffer comedy about four book-club members in a Northwoods cabin, directed by Jacque Cohoon; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Girls' Weekend. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Proof
THEATRE
David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning drama about a troubled math genius, directed by Jennifer Popple; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $10-15; for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306.
Event Title: Proof. Venue: Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
For more info visit augustana.edu. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
THEATRE
City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical comedy based on Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished novel, directed by Patrick Du Laney; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370.
Event Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Chicago
THEATRE Performances
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Girls' Weekend
THEATRE Performances
Karen Schaeffer comedy about four book-club members in a Northwoods cabin, directed by Jacque Cohoon; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Girls' Weekend. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Proof
THEATRE Performances
David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning drama about a troubled math genius, directed by Jennifer Popple; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $10-15; for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306.
Event Title: Proof. Venue: Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
For more info visit augustana.edu. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
THEATRE Performances
City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical comedy based on Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished novel, directed by Patrick Du Laney; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370.
Event Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Grupo Control (7:45pm) - Tropicalisimo Apache (8:45pm)
MUSIC Concerts
a Latinx spectacular featuring a 6:45pm Dance Party with DJ Tomy Beats, national opener Grupo Control at 7:45pm, headliner Tropicalisimo Apache at 8:45pm, and a 10pm Rhythm Room after-party with DJ Beats; $50-75; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:45 PM – 10:45 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Casey Klein
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Casey Klein. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Douglas & Tucker
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Douglas & Tucker. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Faded Echo (8pm) - DJ Tommy Beats (10pm)
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-328-8000.
Event Title: Faded Echo (8pm) - DJ Tommy Beats (10pm). Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Flatbed Four
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Flatbed Four. Venue: Parkside Grill & Lounge.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Parkside Grill & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Funktastic 5
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Funktastic 5. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Velvet Suns - Melissa Lynn Lanpher
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Velvet Suns - Melissa Lynn Lanpher. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Princess Bride
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: The Princess Bride. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. The DougT Hypnosis Show
COMEDY
non-stop comedy, dead-on impressions, and mind-bending hypnotism make this a performance unlike any other; $20-25.
Event Title: The DougT Hypnosis Show. Venue: The Rust Belt.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. BitterSweet Nation
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: BitterSweet Nation. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Rabbit Hole
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rabbit Hole. Venue: Saucy's.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Saucy's.
Mother's Day Weekend in LeClaire
thru May 11; from charming shops to lively streets, each door in town is bursting with unique experiences you won't want to miss; whether you're shopping for the perfect gift, sipping on coffee or libations, or enjoying live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy; for information, call 563-289-4242 x61135 or e-mail info@visitleclaire.com.
Event Title: Mother's Day Weekend in LeClaire. Venue: Downtown LeClaire.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Downtown LeClaire.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
Classes, & Ongoing Events
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; 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.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.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, May 10, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; learn about a team of archaeologists who mysteriously disappeared from an excavation site in Palenque, Mexico while investigating a rumor around a priceless jade medallion before something horrifying scared them off; use video clues and warnings the team left behind to uncover the valuable information in archaeology, biology, and astromathematic field stations; developed by the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas; 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, May 10, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. What's New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; visit the GAHC+M to explore some of the interesting items we’ve added to the collection in the last six years – from machines to hand crafted furniture, textiles, personal items from early Davenport homes, and even medical equipment. Learn about stories of early immigrants and Quad City residents through historic artifacts; 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.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 11; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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: All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 11; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: RIMSD. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 18; while clothing often appears in works of art, it can be overlooked as an element of a larger scene; this exhibition uses works of art from the collection to highlight the clothing depicted and what it can tell us about the wearer and the culture that surrounds them; from high society, to farms, to college campuses, a wide variety of clothing will be explored.; 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: All Dressed Up (and Down): Depictions of Clothing in Art from the Collection. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; 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: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; 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 History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers' Market
cool off in the shade of our awning, check out books, learn about Davenport Public Library services, and so much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers' Market. Venue: Freight House Farmer's Market.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Freight House Farmer's Market.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mastering the Art of French Murder
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Colleen Cambridge's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Mastering the Art of French Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 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, May 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.org. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
THEATRE
a Magic Owl Theatre production of the family musical based on the beloved children's book by Mo Willems; 9:30am & 12:30pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
THEATRE Performances
a Magic Owl Theatre production of the family musical based on the beloved children's book by Mo Willems; 9:30am & 12:30pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Mastering the Art of French Murder
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Colleen Cambridge's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Mastering the Art of French Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. World Migratory Bird Day: Birding Hike along the Yellow River
visitors are invited to join Upper Iowa Audubon Society birding expert, Dennis Kirschbaum, on the annual birding hike on the Yellow River boardwalk; the park has a limited number of binoculars that can be borrowed for the hike, visitors are encouraged to bring their own; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext. 101.
Event Title: World Migratory Bird Day: Birding Hike along the Yellow River. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Pokémon Club
KIDS' STUFF
an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts (ages 6-12) to battle, share, and play with each other; we’ll also discuss how to build and care for your collection; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pokémon Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Putnam Palooza
MUSEUMS
family-friendly activities and performances will be happening 10am-4pm, including Snap Circuits from STEAM
on Wheels, plantings with the Quad City Botanical Center, face painting, and Chalk the Walk. Day-time performances will include Larry Lockwood, part of the Northern Cheyenne Nation, with Native American Storytime Drumming at 11am and Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico at 2pm; a Bubble Party is scheduled on the South Lawn from 11:30am-1:30pm and a Foam Party is scheduled for 2:30-3pm; after 5pm, Putnam Palooza After Dark will host live music in the Grand Lobby from local favorites Liv Carrow (6pm), Subatlantic (7pm), and CHRASH (8pm); the Putnam Museum’s cash bar will be open along with a lemonade and beer stand; multiple food trucks will be available in the parking lot along with the museum’s regular concession stand offerings such as pretzels, popcorn, and hot dogs; the event is free for all activities in the parking lot, Grand Lobby, and South Lawn; to enter the Museum and Science Center, there will be regu…
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Rootabaga Kids: Juan Pastor's Chinchano (10am)
MUSIC Concerts
free; an event in the annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival.
Venue: Galesburg Public Library.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Galesburg Public Library.
For more info visit www.knox.edu. Beaux Arts 2025 Spring Fair
VISUAL ARTS
May 10 & 11; a can't-miss experience for all ages with proceeds benefiting the Figge Art Museum's art education and outreach programs; this art fair sprawls throughout a spacious area that accommodates 100 booths, plenty of free parking, music, food, and daily crowds of 8,000; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; free; for information, call 309-706-1434 and e-mail beauxartsfair@gmail.com.
Event Title: Beaux Arts 2025 Spring Fair. Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.beauxartsfair.com. Second Saturdays at the Figge
VISUAL ARTS
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Zodiac Series: The Two Faces of Gemini
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Alyssa Jakowchuk; employ two-drop peyote stitch to create this pair of mirrored image earrings; this is the sixth of a yearlong series, making jewelry projects that correspond to the current Zodiac sign; Gemini is the sign for those with birthdays May 22 through June 21; no experience needed; $78; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Zodiac Series: The Two Faces of Gemini. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Zodiac Series: The Two Faces of Gemini
Classes
with instructor Alyssa Jakowchuk; employ two-drop peyote stitch to create this pair of mirrored image earrings; this is the sixth of a yearlong series, making jewelry projects that correspond to the current Zodiac sign; Gemini is the sign for those with birthdays May 22 through June 21; no experience needed; $78; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Zodiac Series: The Two Faces of Gemini. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Beaux Arts 2025 Spring Fair
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
May 10 & 11; a can't-miss experience for all ages with proceeds benefiting the Figge Art Museum's art education and outreach programs; this art fair sprawls throughout a spacious area that accommodates 100 booths, plenty of free parking, music, food, and daily crowds of 8,000; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; free; for information, call 309-706-1434 and e-mail beauxartsfair@gmail.com.
Event Title: Beaux Arts 2025 Spring Fair. Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.beauxartsfair.com. Second Saturdays at the Figge
VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3 on the Tree (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: 3 on the Tree (noon). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Allmost Brothers (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Allmost Brothers (noon). Venue: Corn Crib Nursery.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Corn Crib Nursery.
Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever
THEATRE
thru May 12; seeking three local performers, ages 40s-60s, for two featured roles (three scenes) and one cameo role (two short scenes) for the stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated musical running May 30 - June 15, directed by Tommy Ranieri; rehearsals begin on May 13 with minimal calls that could take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, with flexibility in building our schedule around actor availability; full availability needed for rehearsals from May 23 - 29; performers do not need to be strong singers or dancers; if interested, e-mail Ranieri at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with a clear photo of yourself and a list of any relevant experience.
Event Title: Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever
Auditions & Calls For Entry
thru May 12; seeking three local performers, ages 40s-60s, for two featured roles (three scenes) and one cameo role (two short scenes) for the stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated musical running May 30 - June 15, directed by Tommy Ranieri; rehearsals begin on May 13 with minimal calls that could take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, with flexibility in building our schedule around actor availability; full availability needed for rehearsals from May 23 - 29; performers do not need to be strong singers or dancers; if interested, e-mail Ranieri at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with a clear photo of yourself and a list of any relevant experience.
Event Title: Calls for Entry: Saturday Night Fever. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
THEATRE
a Magic Owl Theatre production of the family musical based on the beloved children's book by Mo Willems; 9:30am & 12:30pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!
THEATRE Performances
a Magic Owl Theatre production of the family musical based on the beloved children's book by Mo Willems; 9:30am & 12:30pm; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (1pm). Venue: Edison's Gastropub.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Edison's Gastropub.
Monster Jam
May 10 & 11; cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Moline for a weekend packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts; 11:30am-1pm pit parties (separate ticketing); $24-69; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Monster Jam. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Riverdance
DANCE
the Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $25-175; for tickets and information, call 319-355-1160.
Event Title: Riverdance. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Riverdance
DANCE Performances
the Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $25-175; for tickets and information, call 319-355-1160.
Event Title: Riverdance. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Teen Leadership Committee Meeting
KIDS' STUFF
Teen Leadership Committee (TLC) is a group of enthusiastic teenagers who collaborate with library staff to enhance services and programs; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Leadership Committee Meeting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Forever Young: The Music of Bob Dylan w/ Dave Zollo - Recliners - Brian Johanesson - Beaker Brothers - Low and Away - Room Service (2pm)
MUSIC Concerts
we honor Bob Dylan’s iconic music with a mix of classic hits and fresh interpretations by local artists, including the talented students from City High; $10-33; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Read to a Dog
KIDS' STUFF
QC CAN's Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills; this program is great for kids of all ages; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Read to a Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Huck's DJ (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Huck's DJ (6pm). Venue: Swanny's.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Swanny's.
Tony Hoeppner & Friends (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tony Hoeppner & Friends (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Timber Lake Playhouse Trivia Night
start gathering your team of six and choose a cool team name; registration begins at 5pm, and the contest kicks off at 6pm; $10/person, $60/team; your participation will help support our Theater in the Woods; walk in, register at the door, and you're all set; for information, e-mail Deonne Titus at jtitus21@mediacombb.net.
Event Title: Timber Lake Playhouse Trivia Night. Venue: Manny's Pizza & Saloon.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Manny's Pizza & Saloon.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Blues Deluxe (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Blues Deluxe (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Asking Alexandria - From Ashes to New - Royalle Lynn - What Lies Below (6:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the chart-topping touring rockers, featuring sets by From Ashes to New, Royale Lynn, and What Lies Below.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Daniel Stratman
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Daniel Stratman. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ B&B Entertainment (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ B&B Entertainment (7pm). Venue: Garrett's Main Track In.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Garrett's Main Track In.
TRASNA: Ger O Donnell & Trevor Sexton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: TRASNA: Ger O Donnell & Trevor Sexton. Venue: Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Augustana Symphonic Band
MUSIC Concerts
for information, call 309-794-7306.
Venue: Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit augustana.edu. DC & the Love featuring Greg Ward & Mar Vilaseca - The Knox Jazz Ensemble
MUSIC Concerts
free admission to all thanks to the generosity of NAEIR an event in the annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival.
Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.knox.edu. Rude Punch
MUSIC Concerts
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. The Textures - Lady Igraine - Genevieve Heyward
MUSIC Concerts
original, funky, fun, soulful tunes to dance to, with sets by Lady Igraine and Genevieve Heyward; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 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, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Riverdance
DANCE
the Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $25-175; for tickets and information, call 319-355-1160.
Event Title: Riverdance. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Riverdance
DANCE Performances
the Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $25-175; for tickets and information, call 319-355-1160.
Event Title: Riverdance. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Video Games in Concert
MUSIC Concerts
an immersive concert experience with the QCSO performing music from cherished video games with synchronized video projected on the big screen; this multimedia concert brings to life video games like Halo, World of Warcraft, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Skyrim, and many more; featuring Hisham Bravo Groove, Conductor; for information, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit qcso.org. Chicago
THEATRE
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Girls' Weekend
THEATRE
Karen Schaeffer comedy about four book-club members in a Northwoods cabin, directed by Jacque Cohoon; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Girls' Weekend. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Proof
THEATRE
David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning drama about a troubled math genius, directed by Jennifer Popple; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $10-15; for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306.
Event Title: Proof. Venue: Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
For more info visit augustana.edu. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
THEATRE
City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical comedy based on Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished novel, directed by Patrick Du Laney; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370.
Event Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Chicago
THEATRE Performances
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Girls' Weekend
THEATRE Performances
Karen Schaeffer comedy about four book-club members in a Northwoods cabin, directed by Jacque Cohoon; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Girls' Weekend. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Proof
THEATRE Performances
David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning drama about a troubled math genius, directed by Jennifer Popple; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $10-15; for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306.
Event Title: Proof. Venue: Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
For more info visit augustana.edu. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
THEATRE Performances
City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical comedy based on Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished novel, directed by Patrick Du Laney; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370.
Event Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Eli Traum
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Eli Traum. Venue: Denny O's.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Denny O's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Nuclear Plow Boys
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Nuclear Plow Boys. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Smooth Groove
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Smooth Groove. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Carefree Highwaymen
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Carefree Highwaymen. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Princess Bride
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: The Princess Bride. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Voyage w/ Ian MacMillan
MUSIC Concerts
an evening in the Amateur Selectors Series; free, all-ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. The Nightcaps Present: Improvmania
COMEDY
four talented improvisers take to the stage to battle it out for chance to become the Nightcaps Improv Champion; $10-12; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Event Title: The Nightcaps Present: Improvmania. Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. The Rock and Soul Band
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Rock and Soul Band. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 11, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Two Stroke Johnson
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-328-8000.
Event Title: Two Stroke Johnson. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 11, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Shrek Rave
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Shrek Rave. Venue: Gabe's.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 PM – Sunday, May 11, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com.