Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tony John & the Flatland Stringband (6:30pm)
Event Title: Tony John & the Flatland Stringband (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Kerak (6:30pm)
concert in the 2025 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music in an intimate setting in our beautiful area parks and other locations around the Iowa City area; free.
Venue: Cardigan Park.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cardigan Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. The Tanya English Band (6:30pm)
an event in the West Liberty Area Arts Council's Summer Concert Series; jazz and blues; seating available, lawn chairs welcome; free; for information, call Monica Leo at 319-627-2487 or email monica@puppetspuppets.com.
Venue: Ron-de-Voo Park.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ron-de-Voo Park.
Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers. Venue: Broken Saddle.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 9:00 PM – Thursday, August 14, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Broken Saddle.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Arts Alley Block Party: Siri Lorece (5pm) - Silent Disco (8:30pm)
Event Title: Arts Alley Block Party: Siri Lorece (5pm) - Silent Disco (8:30pm). Venue: Arts Alley.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Arts Alley.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Alexa Mueller Acoustic (6pm)
Event Title: Alexa Mueller Acoustic (6pm). Venue: Pints.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Pints.
Doug Brundies (6pm)
with Schaab's Street Eats food truck and the KT Permanent Jewelry pop-up shop.
Event Title: Doug Brundies (6pm). Venue: Jimmie O's Saloon.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jimmie O's Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Music on the Avenue: Jaci & the Juice (6pm)
Event Title: Music on the Avenue: Jaci & the Juice (6pm). Venue: Downtown Clinton.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown Clinton.
Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
The Warehouse Project (6:30pm)
Event Title: The Warehouse Project (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. West MacQueen Street Band (6:30pm)
an event in the 2025 Concert in the Park Series; 5pm food stands, 6:30pm concert; bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Event Title: West MacQueen Street Band (6:30pm). Venue: Kewanee Veterans Park Gazebo.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kewanee Veterans Park Gazebo.
10 of Soul (6:30pm)
an event in the 2025 Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs and blankets; you are welcome to bring your own food and drink, and food trucks will be on site for select concerts; in the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved inside the library; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Faye's Field.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Faye's Field.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. New Breed Brass Band
Event Title: New Breed Brass Band. Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Crooked Cactus
free; performance in the annual Summer Concert series; bring lawn chairs; food and drink available for purchase; no outside alcohol.
Venue: Bass Street Landing Plaza.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bass Street Landing Plaza.
For more info visit molinecentre.org. 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience
the tribute musicians deliver a tour de force of talent, combining incredible musicianship, vocal precision and a stage presence that has garnered them nationwide acclaim; cabaret menu available for purchase; $45; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo. Venue: Racers Edge.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Racers Edge.
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Grupo Estilo Versatil
an event in Mercado on Fifth's Summer Concert series; free.
Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Wolfskill & the Wild (4pm) - Right Outside (7pm)
Event Title: Wolfskill & the Wild (4pm) - Right Outside (7pm). Venue: UP Skybar & Lounge.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
UP Skybar & Lounge.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. ZED (4pm) - Terra Lightfoot (6pm) - Parrotfish (8pm) - Me Like Bees (11pm)
Event Title: ZED (4pm) - Terra Lightfoot (6pm) - Parrotfish (8pm) - Me Like Bees (11pm). Venue: Stompbox Brewing.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 1:00 AM.
Stompbox Brewing.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Right Outside (4:30pm) - Wolfskill & the Wild (7pm)
Event Title: Right Outside (4:30pm) - Wolfskill & the Wild (7pm). Venue: Cafe San Lorenzo.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cafe San Lorenzo.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Parrotfish (5pm) - King of the Weirdos (7pm)
Event Title: Parrotfish (5pm) - King of the Weirdos (7pm). Venue: Front Street Brewery.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Front Street Brewery.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. The Avey Grouws Band (5:30pm) - Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild (7:30pm) - American Devil Sound (9:30pm)
Event Title: The Avey Grouws Band (5:30pm) - Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild (7:30pm) - American Devil Sound (9:30pm). Venue: Kaiserslautern Square.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Kaiserslautern Square.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Alternating Currents Block Party w/ Heads in Motion (5pm)
event in the free Live @ Five Summer Concert Series; we recommend bringing your own chair; no outside beverages; outside food welcome; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Tim Stop (5:30pm) - The Kickback (11:59pm)
Event Title: Tim Stop (5:30pm) - The Kickback (11:59pm). Venue: Great River Brewery.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship (6pm)
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship (6pm). Venue: Encore at the Roycroft.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Encore at the Roycroft.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. The Kickback (6pm) - pure xtc (9:30pm)
Event Title: The Kickback (6pm) - pure xtc (9:30pm). Venue: Armored Gardens.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Armored Gardens.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Me Like Bees (6:30pm) - Avey Grouws Band (9pm)
Event Title: Me Like Bees (6:30pm) - Avey Grouws Band (9pm). Venue: Mississippi River Distilling Company Downtown Lounge.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Mississippi River Distilling Company Downtown Lounge.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. pure xtc (6:30pm) - ZED (9:30pm) - King of the Weirdos (11:59pm)
Event Title: pure xtc (6:30pm) - ZED (9:30pm) - King of the Weirdos (11:59pm). Venue: Mac's Tavern.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2:00 AM.
Mac's Tavern.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Big Begonias - The Feralings (6:30pm)
a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Bowman, Pickney, & Evans
Event Title: Bowman, Pickney, & Evans. Venue: The V'ue.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The V'ue.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Vodka Boys
Event Title: The Vodka Boys. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Bucktown Americana Music Show
free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Semi-Charmed
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. The Back Alley
Event Title: The Back Alley. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Ear Hustle Live!
join co-hosts and co-creators Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods live on stage as they share stories from inside and outside prison, accompanied by beloved musicians from the acclaimed podcast; $18-42.50; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Blankslate - Mars Hojilla - Early Girl
Event Title: Blankslate - Mars Hojilla - Early Girl. Venue: Gabe's.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Gray Wolf Band
playing for Summer Fest.
Event Title: Gray Wolf Band. Venue: Downtown Wilton.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Downtown Wilton.
John Cole Born
Event Title: John Cole Born. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tim Stop (8pm) - The Back Alley (11pm)
Event Title: Tim Stop (8pm) - The Back Alley (11pm). Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 1:00 AM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Velvet Suns - Melissa Lynn Lanpher
Event Title: Velvet Suns - Melissa Lynn Lanpher. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Hembree (8pm) - Post Sex Nachos (9:30pm)
the Los Angeles- and Nashville-based indie rockers perform in the Alternating Currents festival; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Tracy Lawrence
concert with the chart-topping, multi-platinum-selling country singer/songwriter; $31-76; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Aces & Eights
Event Title: Aces & Eights. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. CJ Ryder & the Past Masters
Event Title: CJ Ryder & the Past Masters. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Terra Lightfoot (8:30pm) - Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild (10:30pm)
Event Title: Terra Lightfoot (8:30pm) - Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild (10:30pm). Venue: Micky's Irish Pub.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:30 AM.
Micky's Irish Pub.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers. Venue: Pints.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 9:00 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Pints.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Silent Disco: DJ Bryan Lee - DJ Woodlake - DJ Voldberg
Event Title: Silent Disco: DJ Bryan Lee - DJ Woodlake - DJ Voldberg. Venue: Davenport SkyBridge.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Davenport SkyBridge.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Lauren Lovelle & the Midnight Spliffs (9:30pm) - Hembree (11pm)
Event Title: Lauren Lovelle & the Midnight Spliffs (9:30pm) - Hembree (11pm). Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 9:30 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 1:00 AM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Abbie Sawyer (10am) - Eva kendall (11:30am) - Sun Centauri (1pm) - River Glen (2:30pm)
Event Title: Abbie Sawyer (10am) - Eva kendall (11:30am) - Sun Centauri (1pm) - River Glen (2:30pm). Venue: Made Indie Market.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Made Indie Market.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship: Junior Edition (10am) - Andrew Jacob & Lisa Lyn (4pm) - Chris Gesler (5:15pm) - Halfway Homeless (7pm)
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship: Junior Edition (10am) - Andrew Jacob & Lisa Lyn (4pm) - Chris Gesler (5:15pm) - Halfway Homeless (7pm). Venue: Freight House.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Freight House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. The Swampland Jewels (11am) - Barefoot & Sunshine (12:30pm) - John Resch & Doggin' Out (2pm) - Siri Lorece (4pm)
Event Title: The Swampland Jewels (11am) - Barefoot & Sunshine (12:30pm) - John Resch & Doggin' Out (2pm) - Siri Lorece (4pm). Venue: MLK Park.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
MLK Park.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. The Textures (11am) - Jerm Theory (1:30pm) - Katie & the Honky Tonks (4:30pm) - The Thing with Feathers (7:30pm)
Event Title: The Textures (11am) - Jerm Theory (1:30pm) - Katie & the Honky Tonks (4:30pm) - The Thing with Feathers (7:30pm). Venue: Front Street Brewery.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Front Street Brewery.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Katie & the Honky Tonks (noon) - Lady Igraine (3:30pm) - The Wonderlands (11pm)
Event Title: Katie & the Honky Tonks (noon) - Lady Igraine (3:30pm) - The Wonderlands (11pm). Venue: Great River Brewery.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2025, 1:00 AM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Abbie Sawyer (12:30pm) - Beeson (3:30pm) - Joel Sires (7:30pm)
Event Title: Abbie Sawyer (12:30pm) - Beeson (3:30pm) - Joel Sires (7:30pm). Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Alborn (12:30pm) - Camp Regret (3pm) - Jerm Theory (5pm)
Event Title: Alborn (12:30pm) - Camp Regret (3pm) - Jerm Theory (5pm). Venue: Kaiserslautern Square.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kaiserslautern Square.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Lady Igraine (12:30pm) - Guilty Boys (3pm) - Alborn (6:30pm) - Running Man (9:30pm)
Event Title: Lady Igraine (12:30pm) - Guilty Boys (3pm) - Alborn (6:30pm) - Running Man (9:30pm). Venue: Stompbox Brewing.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Stompbox Brewing.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. NCU (1pm)
Event Title: NCU (1pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Joel Sires (1:30pm) - The Swampland (6pm) - THOT Squad (11:59pm)
Event Title: Joel Sires (1:30pm) - The Swampland (6pm) - THOT Squad (11:59pm). Venue: Mac's Tavern.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 1:30 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2025, 2:00 AM.
Mac's Tavern.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. OTNES (1:30pm) - The Thing with Feathers (4pm) - Beeson (6:30pm) - Siri Lorece (9pm)
Event Title: OTNES (1:30pm) - The Thing with Feathers (4pm) - Beeson (6:30pm) - Siri Lorece (9pm). Venue: Armored Gardens.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 1:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Armored Gardens.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Travis Housette (2pm)
Event Title: Travis Housette (2pm). Venue: Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dickie (2:30pm) - THOT Squad (5:30pm) - Gully Boys (8:30pm)
Event Title: Dickie (2:30pm) - THOT Squad (5:30pm) - Gully Boys (8:30pm). Venue: Mississippi River Distilling Company Downtown Lounge.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Mississippi River Distilling Company Downtown Lounge.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Angela Meyer (3pm)
Event Title: Angela Meyer (3pm). Venue: Wide River Winery Tasting Room - Village of East Davenport.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Wide River Winery Tasting Room - Village of East Davenport.
The Sean McKee Band (4pm) - Jon Stickley Trio (6:30pm) - Terrapin Flyer (9pm)
the blues, bluegrass, and indie-rock musicians perform in the Alternating Currents festival; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. The Textures (4:30pm) - The Wonderlands (7pm) - Camp Regret (11:30pm)
Event Title: The Textures (4:30pm) - The Wonderlands (7pm) - Camp Regret (11:30pm). Venue: Micky's Irish Pub.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2025, 1:30 AM.
Micky's Irish Pub.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Killpop Art Fest: QCA KnightZ (5pm)
Event Title: Killpop Art Fest: QCA KnightZ (5pm). Venue: Killpop Studios.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Killpop Studios.
Barefoot & Sunshine (5:30pm) - River Glen (7pm)
Event Title: Barefoot & Sunshine (5:30pm) - River Glen (7pm). Venue: Cafe San Lorenzo.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cafe San Lorenzo.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Eva Kendall (5:30pm) - Sun Centauri (8pm)
Event Title: Eva Kendall (5:30pm) - Sun Centauri (8pm). Venue: UP Skybar & Lounge.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
UP Skybar & Lounge.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Patrick Moore (5:30pm)
Event Title: Patrick Moore (5:30pm). Venue: FINN'S GRILL.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
FINN'S GRILL.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Guilty of Treason - Post AD - 12 Gauge Autopsy - Crimson Temple - Funky Fetus
Event Title: Guilty of Treason - Post AD - 12 Gauge Autopsy - Crimson Temple - Funky Fetus. Venue: Gabe's.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Joseph Lee (6pm)
Event Title: Joseph Lee (6pm). Venue: Rock Island Eagles Club.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Eagles Club.
Super 88 (6pm) - The Golden Fleece (7pm) - Lark's Tongue (8pm)
Event Title: Super 88 (6pm) - The Golden Fleece (7pm) - Lark's Tongue (8pm). Venue: Ragged Records & Trash Can Annie.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ragged Records & Trash Can Annie.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Northside Saturday Nights: Kristina Marie Castañeda (6pm)
curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this free music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists; grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside street or bring your own chairs; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. Motley Scrue - Got Your Six (6:30pm)
Event Title: Motley Scrue - Got Your Six (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. James Tutson & the Rollback (6:30pm)
presented by Summer of the Arts; attendees can enjoy outstanding music while experiencing the expansive outdoor space and natural beauty of the park; Riverfront Crossings Park features a one-of-a-kind playground for families, while preserving the native flora; the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will continue to provide family-friendly activities at the park during each concert; food will be available for purchase during the events and Big Grove Brewery will serve as the exclusive beverage provider for the series, offering a selection of craft beverages for attendees 21 and older; free.
Venue: Riverfront Crossings Park.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverfront Crossings Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Class of ’82: '80s New Wave Tribute Band
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Dani Lynn Howe Band
an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets; food truck on site; free.
Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops: Chicago & More!
rock out as we celebrate the unforgettable hits of the iconic ’70s horn bands featuring show-stopping classics such as “Spinning Wheel,” “Boogie Wonderland,” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”; this spectacular event closes with our traditional renditions of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever set to a brilliant fireworks display; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: LeClaire Park.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
LeClaire Park.
For more info visit qcso.org. Emily How (8pm) - moony (10:30pm)
Event Title: Emily How (8pm) - moony (10:30pm). Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:30 AM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. OTNES (8pm) - Dickie (10pm)
Event Title: OTNES (8pm) - Dickie (10pm). Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:00 AM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Aces & Eights
Event Title: Aces & Eights. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Crooked Cactus
Event Title: Crooked Cactus. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Silent Disco: DJ Shane Brown - DJ Sean Tripp - Discoletariat
Event Title: Silent Disco: DJ Shane Brown - DJ Sean Tripp - Discoletariat. Venue: Davenport SkyBridge.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Davenport SkyBridge.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. The Memphis Dives (12:30pm)
Event Title: The Memphis Dives (12:30pm). Venue: Steve's Old Time Tap.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Steve's Old Time Tap.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Angela Meyer (1pm)
Event Title: Angela Meyer (1pm). Venue: Old Oaks Winery.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Old Oaks Winery.
The Night Life Band (2pm)
country music and dancing; $7/person.
Event Title: The Night Life Band (2pm). Venue: Harley's Pub & Reception Hall.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Harley's Pub & Reception Hall.
Tim Gleason Duo (2pm)
enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio in this event in the summer-concert series.
Venue: Bally's Quad Cities.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bally's Quad Cities.
For more info visit casinos.ballys.com. Buddy Olson (3pm)
Event Title: Buddy Olson (3pm). Venue: Ducky's Lagoon.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Ducky's Lagoon.
Kurt Allen Band (3pm)
$10.
Event Title: Kurt Allen Band (3pm). Venue: Moline Viking Club.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Moline Viking Club.
Deep Dive (3:30pm) - Subatlantic (5pm)
Event Title: Deep Dive (3:30pm) - Subatlantic (5pm). Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. 3 Way Radio (4pm)
Event Title: 3 Way Radio (4pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rabbit Hole (4pm)
Event Title: Rabbit Hole (4pm). Venue: Parkside Grill & Lounge.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Parkside Grill & Lounge.
Smooth Groove (5pm)
event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available, no coolers.
Venue: Runner's Park.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Runner's Park.
The Queers - The Jasons - Nonnie Parry (6pm)
Event Title: The Queers - The Jasons - Nonnie Parry (6pm). Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Latter - thisworldisnotkind - Everlasting Light (6pm)
concert with the Chicago-based experimental-noise rock project featuring sets by thisworldisnotkind and Everlasting Light; $13.22.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers. Venue: Gatsby Cocktail Lounge.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gatsby Cocktail Lounge.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Jason Scott & the High Heat (6pm)
concert with the Oklahoma-based roots, rock, and country singer/songwriter and his ensemble; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Jimmy Welty Band (6pm)
located at 6th Ave. & 11th St.; event in the Tunes in Town summer series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available.
Venue: Downtown DeWitt.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown DeWitt.
Open Mic Jam
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Teddy & the Rough Riders (6pm)
concert with the Nashville-based rockers; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. 3 Door Coupe (6:30pm)
Event Title: 3 Door Coupe (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Flash in a Pan (6:30pm)
an event in the West Liberty Area Arts Council's Summer Concert Series; lively foot-tapping bluegrass.; seating available, lawn chairs welcome; free; for information, call Monica Leo at 319-627-2487 or email monica@puppetspuppets.com.
Venue: Ron-de-Voo Park.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ron-de-Voo Park.
The Feralings (6:30pm)
concert in the 2025 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music in an intimate setting in our beautiful area parks and other locations around the Iowa City area; free.
Venue: Emma J. Harvat Square Park.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Emma J. Harvat Square Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic w/ David Killinger & Paul Ganahl (5:30pm)
for information, call 309-848-9047.
Event Title: Open Mic w/ David Killinger & Paul Ganahl (5:30pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Brad Shryack (6pm)
Event Title: Brad Shryack (6pm). Venue: The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. John Cole Born (6pm)
with Guad Truck food truck.
Event Title: John Cole Born (6pm). Venue: Jimmie O's Saloon.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jimmie O's Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Angela Meyer (6:30pm)
event in the Music in the Park series.
Event Title: Angela Meyer (6:30pm). Venue: Wapsi-Ana Park.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wapsi-Ana Park.
QCA KnightZ (6:30pm)
Event Title: QCA KnightZ (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tommy T & the T-Bones (6:30pm)
an event in the 2025 Concert in the Park Series; 5pm food stands, 6:30pm concert; bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Event Title: Tommy T & the T-Bones (6:30pm). Venue: Kewanee Veterans Park Gazebo.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kewanee Veterans Park Gazebo.
Class of '82
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo. Venue: Racers Edge.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Racers Edge.
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Flatland Cavalry
concert with the country and Americana band from Lubbock, Texas on their "Flatland Forever(more) Tour"; $24-140.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. La Vibra
an event in Mercado on Fifth's Summer Concert series; free.
Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, August 22, 2025.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Polyrhythms' 11th Annual Bill Bell Jazz & Heritage Festival
thru Aug. 24; annual weekend celebration featuring jazz performances, youth activities, forums, vendors, and more; free; for information, e-mail polyrhythmsjazzqc@gmail.com.
Venue: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Friday, August 22, 2025.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
For more info visit www.polyrhythms.org. Class of ’82 (5pm)
event in the free Live @ Five Summer Concert Series; we recommend bringing your own chair; no outside beverages; outside food welcome; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Alexa Mueller Acoustic (6pm)
Event Title: Alexa Mueller Acoustic (6pm). Venue: LeClaire Riverfront.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
LeClaire Riverfront.
Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers (6pm)
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers (6pm). Venue: The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Dodge Street Duo - Hard Luck & the Troubles (6:30pm)
a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Gray Wolf Band
Event Title: Gray Wolf Band. Venue: Winning Wheels.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Winning Wheels.
The Mand
Event Title: The Mand. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Windows Down
Event Title: Windows Down. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. For Those About to Yacht
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. JP Harris - Nathan Graham
concert with the country singer/songwriter, guitarist, and clawhammer banjoist based in Nashville, featuring a set by Nathan Graham; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. 3 on the Tree
Event Title: 3 on the Tree. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers (8pm)
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers (8pm). Venue: BeerTini's.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
BeerTini's.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers (8pm)
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers (8pm). Venue: Jim's Knoxville Tap.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Jim's Knoxville Tao.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Ron Tegeler Jazz Trio
Event Title: Ron Tegeler Jazz Trio. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. ElectriQC: The Tripp Brothers - DJ Buddha - Voidberg
the ultimate high-energy escape where the bass drops harder and the vibes never stop; $10 advance tickets available at all Yabba Dabbas locations, $20 at the door.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. Dugger Band
Event Title: Dugger Band. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, August 23, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. The Detour Band
Event Title: The Detour Band. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, August 23, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers. Venue: Pints.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 9:00 PM – Saturday, August 23, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Pints.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Polyrhythms' 11th Annual Bill Bell Jazz & Heritage Festival
thru Aug. 24; annual weekend celebration featuring jazz performances, youth activities, forums, vendors, and more; free; for information, e-mail polyrhythmsjazzqc@gmail.com.
Venue: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
For more info visit www.polyrhythms.org. The River City Boys (2pm)
tribute to the legendary, Grammy-winning Statler Brothers and the Oak Ridge Boys; $15.28; for information, call 563-652-9815.
Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Northside Saturday Nights: Blake Shaw Trio (6pm)
curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this free music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists; grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside street or bring your own chairs; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. Chris Lewis
Event Title: Chris Lewis. Venue: Galena Brewing Company.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Galena Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jim Ryan
Event Title: Jim Ryan. Venue: Geneseo Brewing Company.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Geneseo Brewing Company.
Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers (7pm)
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers (7pm). Venue: Garrett's Main Track In.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Garrett's Main Train In.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Smooth Groove
Event Title: Smooth Groove. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Totes McGotes
Event Title: Totes McGotes. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Electric Shock: The AC/DC Show - House Arrest
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Elijah Johnston - No Antics
concert with the Georgia-based indie rocker, featuring a set by No Antics; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Dan Hubbard & Matthew Pittman
an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets; food truck on site; free.
Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Neil McReynolds
Event Title: Neil McReynolds. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Earworms and Odditis w/ Tara & John
pop, rock, and hip-hop tunes for a late-summer night; free, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. The Happy Together Tour 2025: The Turtles - Jay & the Americans - Little Anthony - Gary Puckett & the Union Gap - The Vogues - The Cowsills
the 16th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package featuring Billboard sensations of the past; $52.50-82.50; for tickets and information, call 877-677-3456.
Venue: Riverside Casino Event Center.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Riverside Casino Event Center.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Dugger Band
Event Title: Dugger Band. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, August 24, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Mark Hestness
Event Title: Mark Hestness. Venue: Muscatine Farmer's Market.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Muscatine Farmer's Market.
The Brass Pear Band
Event Title: The Brass Pear Band. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, August 24, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship (10pm)
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship (10pm). Venue: Encore at the Roycroft.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 PM – Sunday, August 24, 2025, 1:00 AM.
Encore at the Roycroft.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Polyrhythms' 11th Annual Bill Bell Jazz & Heritage Festival
thru Aug. 24; annual weekend celebration featuring jazz performances, youth activities, forums, vendors, and more; free; for information, e-mail polyrhythmsjazzqc@gmail.com.
Venue: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
For more info visit www.polyrhythms.org. Angela Meyer (2pm)
Event Title: Angela Meyer (2pm). Venue: Off Shore Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Off Shore Bar & Grill.
The Cowtippers (2pm)
enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio in this event in the summer-concert series.
Venue: Bally's Quad Cities.
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bally's Quad Cities.
For more info visit casinos.ballys.com. Buddy Olson (3pm)
Event Title: Buddy Olson (3pm). Venue: Ducky's Lagoon.
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Ducky's Lagoon.
BanD Acoustic (4pm)
Event Title: BanD Acoustic (4pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 10 of Soul (5pm)
event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available, no coolers.
Venue: Runner's Park.
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Runner's Park.
Heart - Todd Rundgren
concert with the chart-topping rock band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performing with special guest Todd Rundgren; $49.50-129.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. The Tailfins (6pm)
located at 6th Ave. & 11th St.; event in the Tunes in Town summer series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available.
Venue: Downtown DeWitt.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown DeWitt.
Open Mic Jam
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Sean Something and Joshua Mutant Split Release Show (5pm)
Event Title: Sean Something and Joshua Mutant Split Release Show (5pm). Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Lilly Hiatt
concert with the Nashville-based country rocker and daughter of singer/songwriter John Hiatt; $26.45.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Doug Brundies (6:30pm)
Event Title: Doug Brundies (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ioannis Alexakis (6:30pm)
concert in the 2025 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music in an intimate setting in our beautiful area parks and other locations around the Iowa City area; free.
Venue: Chauncey Swan Park.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Chauncey Swan Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Two Bit Maniac (6:30pm)
an event in the West Liberty Area Arts Council's Summer Concert Series; classic rock, blues, and jazz covers; seating available, lawn chairs welcome; free; for information, call Monica Leo at 319-627-2487 or email monica@puppetspuppets.com.
Venue: Ron-de-Voo Park.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ron-de-Voo Park.
Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Levi Craft (6pm)
with Schaab's Street Eats food truck and the KT Permanent Jewelry pop-up shop.
Event Title: Levi Craft (6pm). Venue: Jimmie O's Saloon.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jimmie O's Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Basic Printer - Deth Rali - Drug Warp (6pm)
concert with the Nashville-based glitchpop musician, featuring sets by Deth Rali and Drug Warp; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Katie & the Honky Tonks (6pm)
an event in the 2025 Maquoketa Summer Concert Series; with 5:30pm food trucks; treats for a freewill donation to one of our sponsors; family-friendly' bring lawn chairs. (seating/standing will be on pavement in Main Street and its sidewalks); free.
Venue: Downtown Maquoketa.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Maquoketa.
For more info visit www.musicmaq.com. Fair Warning
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Don Gustofson Jazz
Event Title: Don Gustofson Jazz. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic & Karaoke Night
Event Title: Open Mic & Karaoke Night. Venue: The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo. Venue: Racers Edge.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Racers Edge.
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Hawkeye Drumline (8pm) - Goose (8:20pm)
the Fall Welcome Concert; this American rock band brings together indie hooks, sprawling improvisation, and driving rhythm to capture the ears of its dedicated and ever-growing fanbase; 6:30pm gathering 8pm Hawkeye Drumline, 8:20 Goose concert; free; for information, call 800-426-2437.
Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. DIZGO - Goose Afterparty
Event Title: DIZGO - Goose Afterparty. Venue: Gabe's.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 9:00 PM – Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Batalla de DJs
an event in Mercado on Fifth's Summer Concert series; free.
Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, August 29, 2025.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Far Out 283 (5pm)
event in the free Live @ Five Summer Concert Series; we recommend bringing your own chair; no outside beverages; outside food welcome; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Back to the Scene:: Emp/Pop Punk Night
sing, scream, and dance to the sounds of My Chem, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and more; $13.22.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Jumbies (6:30pm)
a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Oak Grove Tavern.
DMT: Dave Matthews Tribute
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Douglas & Tucker
Event Title: Douglas & Tucker. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Jordan Danielsen Band w/ Levi, Donovan, & Cooper
Event Title: The Jordan Danielsen Band w/ Levi, Donovan, & Cooper. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A Little More Blue w/ Benjamin
the venue custodian posts up behind the record bar with a selection of tracks for south China noughties nostalgia; free, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Great White
with hits including the Grammy nominated “Once Bitten, Twice Shy,” Great White has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, has six Top 100 Billboard hits, nine Top 200 Billboard albums, two platinum albums, and clocked the top of MTV four times; $15-50; for information and tickets, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. BitterSweet Nation
Event Title: BitterSweet Nation. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Juniper Street
Event Title: Juniper Street. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com.