Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
Classes, & Ongoing Events
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fabric of the Community
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 29; an artist exhibition by Taissir Abdelgadir Salim, a Sudanese visual artist living in Iowa City; Taissir is concerned with issues of art and identity, migration, and social interaction; she uses art as a means of expression and community dialogue, and through her work seeks to create social, cultural, and human impact within the community of Iowa City; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1's Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Fabric of the Community. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; 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: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fabric of the Community
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 29; an artist exhibition by Taissir Abdelgadir Salim, a Sudanese visual artist living in Iowa City; Taissir is concerned with issues of art and identity, migration, and social interaction; she uses art as a means of expression and community dialogue, and through her work seeks to create social, cultural, and human impact within the community of Iowa City; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1's Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Fabric of the Community. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; 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: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Mosaic of Our Mississippi River Landscape
LECTURES
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Norm Moline, Retired Augustana Professor; this area has a unique geologic history, a divided river channel around Arsenal Island, and a flow modified by the dams; this sets the context for a wide variety of riverfronts, from intense use to open space; we will discuss this mix of natural and cultural features that add to the character of our area; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Mosaic of Our Mississippi River Landscape. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Line Dancing: Beginner
SENIORS
on Tuesdays, 9-9:30am & 9:30-10am; learn all the latest moves in a fun way to stay in shape; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing: Beginner. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Classic
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; chair exercises can offer a seated routine that rivals any you've ever done on your feet; you can also do this class standing if you want to give it a try; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Classic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers EnerChi
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; move through a slow-flowing sequence as you shift your weight from front to back, side to side, in rhythm to your instructor's direction; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers EnerChi. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Movement Yoga
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Tuesdays; join MaryBeth Wood for a yoga session centered on mat yoga and movement sessions meant to get the blood flowing and the body going; these sessions are appropriate for anyone from beginner to advanced skill sets; please bring your own yoga mat if you have one; if you do not have a yoga mat, one will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Movement Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Chair Yoga
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Stability
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; 15-minute class designed to improve balance and prevent falls; you will improve your lower body strength with chair support and a variety of training techniques to keep you on your feet and steady; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Stability. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterward for free play for the little ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Love at the Helm: How Compassion Goes Public
LECTURES
led by Jay Williams; this retreat provides a practical case for Rapid Collective Awakening: communities learning to grow up and wake up together, without breaking people, before our technology outruns our wisdom; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Love at the Helm: How Compassion Goes Public. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Senior Social Hour
SENIORS
socializing and activities for seniors in the LeClaire area; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Senior Social Hour. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Sensory Playtime
KIDS' STUFF
ages 0-5 can enjoy different sensory stations in the children's area; we will also have sensory books available to check out; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Sensory Playtime. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups; join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers; children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Toddler Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Senior Technology Clinic
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; Mike Shinbori invites you to bring in tablets, laptops, cell phones, etc. with any questions; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Senior Technology Clinic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Crocheting & Knitting
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; help make hats, scarves, and mittens for local organizations that help individuals in need; free; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Crocheting & Knitting. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Canasta
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Canasta. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mah Jongg
SENIORS
Mon. 10am, Tue. 1pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Need for Seed! with Nahant Marsh
LECTURES
join us as we investigate the clever ways native plants spread their seeds, examine real seed specimens, and discover how these tiny travelers shape the landscapes and ecosystems around us; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Need for Seed! with Nahant Marsh. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Cribbage
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Cribbage. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
MOVIES
screening of the animated comedy.
Event Title: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Altered Book Workshop: Afterschool Activity
KIDS' STUFF
grades K-6 learn how to make an altered book where the only limit is your imagination; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Altered Book Workshop: Afterschool Activity. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Maquoketa Farmers Market
on Tuesdays; featuring fresh, homemade, handmade baked goods, pork products, produce, jams and jellies, crafts, plants, strawberries and sweet corn in season, and more; musicians will perform each week on the park’s new Ann and Bob Osterhaus stage; local nonprofits will host a food stand each week; vendor booths will be situated around the perimeter of the park so that customers can browse and buy while walking on secure pavement; throughout the season, we’ll host activities and contests as in previous years, including Christmas in July, baking contests, pumpkin carving, and more.
Event Title: Maquoketa Farmers Market. Venue: Glovik Community Park.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Glovik Community Park.
For more info visit www.maqfarmersmarket.org. Digital Art Drop-in
VISUAL ARTS
join us for this drop-in hour where participants can use library iPads to work on projects on the Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Sketchbook, or Tayasui Sketches apps; there will not be a specific guided art project, this will be open art time; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Digital Art Drop-in. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Digital Art Drop-in
Classes
join us for this drop-in hour where participants can use library iPads to work on projects on the Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Sketchbook, or Tayasui Sketches apps; there will not be a specific guided art project, this will be open art time; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Digital Art Drop-in. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Fundraiser Tuesday: Ballet Quad Cities
guest bartenders Sam Moyer, Adam Peters, Sigrid Zaehringer, Marty Bush, Kristine Girskis, and Sierra DeYoung will be serving up drinks, and 10% of all sales plus all cash tips will go toward sending local 3rd grade students to experience The Nutcracker; you'll also have the opportunity to meet our Board of Directors and Artistic Director Courtney Lyon, learn about our exciting 30th season, and discover the impact we're making throughout our community; $15 provides one student with an in-school outreach program and a ticket to the student matinee performance; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fundraiser Tuesday: Ballet Quad Cities. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. The Book Was Better: Polymer Clay Creations
VISUAL ARTS
Tuesdays thru Sept. 1, with instructor Evan Harden; taking inspiration from one of their favorite novels, students will create miniature sculptures that reflect the essence of the book or a chosen character; students will learn about the properties of polymer clay, how to represent organic forms and render detail, and most importantly, how to strengthen their imagination amongst a community of literature enthusiasts; $160-175; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: The Book Was Better: Polymer Clay Creations. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. The Book Was Better: Polymer Clay Creations
Classes
Tuesdays thru Sept. 1, with instructor Evan Harden; taking inspiration from one of their favorite novels, students will create miniature sculptures that reflect the essence of the book or a chosen character; students will learn about the properties of polymer clay, how to represent organic forms and render detail, and most importantly, how to strengthen their imagination amongst a community of literature enthusiasts; $160-175; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: The Book Was Better: Polymer Clay Creations. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. The Talk of The Town
Calls For Entry
on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local perspectives related to the world of arts, sports, and music; we highlight local change-makers who are making a difference in a variety of industries; listen to the show online at tunein.com or Facebook/tianapowderwashington.
Venue: KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. Lyle Beaver & the Brass Notes (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
with food available at 5pm; for information, call 563-659-8500.
Event Title: Lyle Beaver & the Brass Notes (6pm). Venue: Custom Park.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Custom Park.
For more info visit dewittiowa.org. Plant Bingo
enjoy Bingo, with all the prizes being plants; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Plant Bingo. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Talk of The Town
on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local perspectives related to the world of arts, sports, and music; we highlight local change-makers who are making a difference in a variety of industries; listen to the show online at tunein.com or Facebook/tianapowderwashington.
Venue: KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. Bluey's Big Play
KIDS' STUFF
Aug. 11 & 12; a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush; $31.50 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Bluey's Big Play. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Paws to Read with QCCAN
KIDS' STUFF
boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN; these furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Paws to Read with QCCAN. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. PJ Storytime: Sharks
KIDS' STUFF
grab your PJs for an evening Storytime and craft; this week we’re exploring everyone’s favorite predator of the sea with stories and songs about Sharks, followed by a take-home craft: Shark Teeth Necklaces; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: PJ Storytime: Sharks. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Field of Dreams
MOVIES
screening of the baseball classic.
Event Title: Field of Dreams. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Rock Island Trail
MOVIES
bring a friend and come to enjoy this viewing of a real Hollywood movie, the only one so far, that has played a part in the history of our City of Rock Island; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Rock Island Trail. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Bluey's Big Play
THEATRE
Aug. 11 & 12; a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush; $31.50 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Bluey's Big Play. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Bluey's Big Play
THEATRE Performances
Aug. 11 & 12; a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush; $31.50 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Bluey's Big Play. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Village of Erie Board/City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information, call 309-659-7740.
Event Title: Village of Erie Board/City Council Meeting. Venue: Village of Erie Office.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Village of Erie Office.
For more info visit www.villageoferie.com. Geneseo City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information, call 309-944-6419 or e-mail citygeneseo@cityofgeneseo.com.
Event Title: Geneseo City Council Meeting. Venue: Geneseo City Council Chambers.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Geneseo City Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.cityofgeneseo.com. Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets in Council Chambers; the formal City Council meeting is held immediately following the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting; for information, call 309-524-2000.
Event Title: Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting. Venue: Moline City Hall.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Moline City Hall.
For more info visit moline.il.us. Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm). Venue: R Bar.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
R Bar.
Teen Advisory Board
KIDS' STUFF
TAB Members volunteer, organize and participate in teen programming, and give their opinions on how to make the library awesome by attending monthly meetings and filling out online surveys; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Advisory Board. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Light Between Oceans
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of M.L. Stedman's book with the West End Book Club; we read a variety of fiction and nonfiction books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Light Between Oceans. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. The Light Between Oceans
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
discussion of M.L. Stedman's book with the West End Book Club; we read a variety of fiction and nonfiction books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Light Between Oceans. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Burn
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Peter Heller's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Burn. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Burn
LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions
discussion of Peter Heller's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Burn. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Riverdale City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month; for information, call 563-355-2511.
Event Title: Riverdale City Council Meeting. Venue: Riverdale City Hall.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverdale City Hall.
For more info visit riverdaleiowa.com. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the board will review legislative actions, administrative items, and contracts; for information, call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.gov.
Event Title: Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Scott County Administrative Center.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
Classes, & Ongoing Events
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fabric of the Community
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 29; an artist exhibition by Taissir Abdelgadir Salim, a Sudanese visual artist living in Iowa City; Taissir is concerned with issues of art and identity, migration, and social interaction; she uses art as a means of expression and community dialogue, and through her work seeks to create social, cultural, and human impact within the community of Iowa City; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1's Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Fabric of the Community. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; 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: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 31; exhibit of abstract paintings by James Bowden and fused-glass art by Barbara Shultz-Hetrick; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Corn Zone
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 27; this Figge favorite features a “field” of oversized blown-glass ears of corn carefully suspended from the museum's ceiling; "Corn Zone" was created by Wisconsin glass artist Michael Meilahn and video and sound designer Nick Nebel; this installation explores the story of agriculture in the region and highlights contemporary issues such as genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Corn Zone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fabric of the Community
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 29; an artist exhibition by Taissir Abdelgadir Salim, a Sudanese visual artist living in Iowa City; Taissir is concerned with issues of art and identity, migration, and social interaction; she uses art as a means of expression and community dialogue, and through her work seeks to create social, cultural, and human impact within the community of Iowa City; Wed. 5-7pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1's Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Fabric of the Community. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; 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: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Tone & Walk
SENIORS
Mon. & Wed.; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Tone & Walk. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chair Yoga
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Wednesdays; enjoy a guided yoga session with Mary Beth; chair yoga is perfect for all abilities and ages; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Grief Support Group
SENIORS
on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month; this group meets twice a month to offer support and connection that comes from being with people who have also recently experienced a loss; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Grief Support Group. Venue: Family Restaurant.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Family Restaurant.
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterward for free play for the little ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. T'ai Chi Ch'un
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation; improves balance, stability, and flexibility; $26/member, $52/community per 6-week session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: T'ai Chi Ch'un. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Storytime in the Park: Mitchell Park
KIDS' STUFF
if the temperature is above 85 degrees or if it's raining, the storytime will be moved inside the library; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Storytime in the Park: Mitchell Park. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups; join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers; children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Toddler Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group)
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; this weight loss support group offers tools and programs for healthy living, weight management, and group fellowship and recognition; national membership dues ($16) must be paid to start the program; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group). Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mahjong
on Wednesdays; play some rounds of Mahjong at the library; all supplies will be provided. If you don't know how to play, someone will be available to teach you; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Mahjong. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Craft Wednesdays
SENIORS
join fellow crafters for a social time to work on any craft projects you bring; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Craft Wednesdays. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Beginner Mah Jongg
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; learn this fun game; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Beginner Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Wizard of Oz
THEATRE
musical classic taking audiences down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 7/8 and 7/9: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: The Wizard of Oz. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. The Wizard of Oz
THEATRE Performances
musical classic taking audiences down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 7/8 and 7/9: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: The Wizard of Oz. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities
LECTURES
this will discuss the later portion of the war as well as the conclusion of the military conflict; a program in the Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Hands on a Hardbody
THEATRE
musical about the American dream and competitive spirit, based on the acclaimed documentary; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & August 8 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Hands on a Hardbody. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
THEATRE
Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participation; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760.
Event Title: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com. Hands on a Hardbody
THEATRE Performances
musical about the American dream and competitive spirit, based on the acclaimed documentary; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & August 8 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Hands on a Hardbody. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
THEATRE Performances
Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participation; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760.
Event Title: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com. 3D Design with Tinkercad
VISUAL ARTS
participants aged 10 and up will learn how to use Tinkercad, a free, web-based design platform, to make a custom keychain for 3D printing; we'll design the keychains in this session, and library staff will print them after the class for pick-up later in the week; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: 3D Design with Tinkercad. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. 3D Design with Tinkercad
Classes
participants aged 10 and up will learn how to use Tinkercad, a free, web-based design platform, to make a custom keychain for 3D printing; we'll design the keychains in this session, and library staff will print them after the class for pick-up later in the week; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: 3D Design with Tinkercad. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Bunco
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Teen Mixed Media Art
KIDS' STUFF
create a birch tree design with different techniquess; all supplies will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Teen Mixed Media Art. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. TEDxDavenport 2026
this year’s roster spans professional baseball, professional wrestling, responsible AI, gut biology, music touring, burlesque history, and community placemaking — six speakers united by a single mission: to spark conversation, challenge assumptions, and inspire action across the Quad Cities and beyond; this year's speakers: Aiden Landman, Danielle Colby, Alisha Epsey, Padmini Soni, Brantley Hall, and Ettore “Big E” Ewen.
Event Title: TEDxDavenport 2026. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.tedxdavenport.com. TEDxDavenport
LECTURES
this year’s roster spans professional baseball, professional wrestling, responsible AI, gut biology, music touring, burlesque history, and community placemaking — six speakers united by a single mission: to spark conversation, challenge assumptions, and inspire action across the Quad Cities and beyond; this year's speakers: Aiden Landman, Danielle Colby, Alisha Epsey, Padmini Soni, Brantley Hall, and Ettore “Big E” Ewen.
Event Title: TEDxDavenport. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.tedxdavenport.com. Wax on Wednesdays (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays (5pm). Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Evening Bingo
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; cash prizes for each game with a progressive jackpot; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo; $10 starter packet per person; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Evening Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Rock Island Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (subject to change); for information, e-mail coboard@co.rock-island.il.us or call 309-558-3605.
Event Title: Rock Island Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Rock Island County Office Building.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island County Office Building.
For more info visit www.rockislandcounty.org. Davenport City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Committee of the Whole meeting, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council meeting; the City Council will from time-to-time have special meetings or work sessions as needed; for information, call 563-326-7711 or e-mail contactus@davenportiowa.com.
Event Title: Davenport City Council Meeting. Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
For more info visit www.davenportiowa.com. Meet & Greet with 14 of 18,565 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley CEO Daniel Gleason
the casual, come-and-go event offers the community an opportunity to meet Gleason, mingle with BBBSMV board members and staff, and learn more about the agency's mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth throughout the Quad Cities region; for information, contact mgrap@bbbs-mv.org.
Event Title: Meet & Greet with 14 of 18,565 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley CEO Daniel Gleason. Venue: Iron Tee Golf.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Iron Tee Golf.
For more info visit www.bbbsmv.org. Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights
DANCE
presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on Wednesdays; all ages welcome to dance; there is a full menu with drink and burger specials.
Event Title: Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights
Classes, & Ongoing Events
presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on Wednesdays; all ages welcome to dance; there is a full menu with drink and burger specials.
Event Title: Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Bluey's Big Play
KIDS' STUFF
Aug. 11 & 12; a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush; $31.50 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Bluey's Big Play. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities
LECTURES
this will discuss the later portion of the war as well as the conclusion of the military conflict; a program in the Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Bluey's Big Play
THEATRE
Aug. 11 & 12; a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush; $31.50 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Bluey's Big Play. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Bluey's Big Play
THEATRE Performances
Aug. 11 & 12; a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush; $31.50 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Bluey's Big Play. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Floral Arrangement Class
VISUAL ARTS
join Two Chicks and Flower Cart for a fun night filled with flowers and laughs; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Floral Arrangement Class. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Floral Arrangement Class
Classes
join Two Chicks and Flower Cart for a fun night filled with flowers and laughs; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Floral Arrangement Class. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lewis Knudsen (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Lewis Knudsen (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. River Glen (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
folk, pop, rock, and dexterous vocals in the summer-concert series; Ron-de-Voo Park is equipped with bleachers and a few tables and benches, but many spectators choose to bring their own lawn chairs; free; for further information, call 319-627-2487 or email monica@puppetspuppets.com.
Event Title: River Glen (6:30pm). Venue: Ron-de-Voo Park.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ron-de-Voo Park.
Fleet Feet Run Meet Up
on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fleet Feet Run Meet Up. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Bedtime Books
KIDS' STUFF
a cozy evening storytime; we’ll share gentle bedtime stories perfect for helping little ones relax before heading home for the night; PJs and favorite stuffed animals are welcome to join the fun; this program is designed for ages 1–5, but all ages are welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Bedtime Books. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Legacy of the Lumber Baron Era in the QC
LECTURES
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Natalie Linville-Mass, President, QC PastPort; walk through the 1840’s - 1880’s to experience what the lumber industry meant to this area and how many aspects of this era can still be seen today; learn about five of the dominant lumber mills, some of the key players who worked to develop this area, and how they affect us today; meet at: 2100 E River Dr. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Legacy of the Lumber Baron Era in the QC. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Brick Street Ramblers (6:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in Summer of the Arts' 2026 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs, bring the family, and enjoy live music in some of the most beautiful outdoor settings our community has to offer free.
Venue: Court Hill Park.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Court Hill Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Open Minds Open Mic
on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes.
Event Title: Open Minds Open Mic. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Historical Society Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meeting upstairs, all welcome; free; for information, call 309-523-3440.
Event Title: Historical Society Meeting. Venue: River Valley District Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Valley District Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. Hands on a Hardbody
THEATRE
musical about the American dream and competitive spirit, based on the acclaimed documentary; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & August 8 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Hands on a Hardbody. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. The Wizard of Oz
THEATRE
musical classic taking audiences down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 7/8 and 7/9: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: The Wizard of Oz. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Hands on a Hardbody
THEATRE Performances
musical about the American dream and competitive spirit, based on the acclaimed documentary; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & August 8 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Hands on a Hardbody. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. The Wizard of Oz
THEATRE Performances
musical classic taking audiences down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 7/8 and 7/9: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: The Wizard of Oz. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Dogs in a Pile
MUSIC Concerts
jam-band concert with guitarist Jimmy Law, guitarist Brian Murray, keyboardist Jeremy Kaplan, bassist Sam Lucid, and drummer Joe Babick; $28-32; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org.