Silent Summer Cinema Series: The General
screening of Buster Keaton's comedy masterpiece; refreshments provided; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Silent Summer Cinema Series: The General. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Jesus
screening of the Sight and Sound film.
Event Title: Jesus. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
screening of the animated comedy sequel.
Event Title: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. The Breadwinner
screening of the Nick Borgatze family comedy.
Event Title: The Breadwinner. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Silent Film Comedies of the 1920s w/ Jeff Barnhart & Josh Duffee
enjoy silent film comedies of the 1920s paired with live music; Jeff Barnhart (piano) and Josh Duffee (percussion sound effects) provide the live soundtrack to these films; a special event in the 2026 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival; $15; for information, call 563-324-7170.
Venue: The Last Picture House.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Forrest Gump
2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series; free; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Forrest Gump. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
screening of the animated comedy sequel.
Event Title: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. The Breadwinner
screening of the Nick Borgatze family comedy.
Event Title: The Breadwinner. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Forrest Gump
2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series; free; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Forrest Gump. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. The Mummy
rooftop screenings of the Brendan Fraser adventure hit.
Event Title: The Mummy. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 8:45 PM – 10:45 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. The Incredibles
screening of Pixar's Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy.
Event Title: The Incredibles. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, July 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. The Incredibles
screening of Pixar's Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy.
Event Title: The Incredibles. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, July 31, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. The Mummy
rooftop screenings of the Brendan Fraser adventure hit.
Event Title: The Mummy. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, July 31, 2026, 8:45 PM – 10:45 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. The Incredibles
screening of Pixar's Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy.
Event Title: The Incredibles. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Seabiscuit
screening of the Oscar-nominated horse-racing drama.
Event Title: Seabiscuit. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. The Mummy
rooftop screenings of the Brendan Fraser adventure hit.
Event Title: The Mummy. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:45 PM – 10:45 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. The Incredibles
screening of Pixar's Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy.
Event Title: The Incredibles. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Seabiscuit
screening of the Oscar-nominated horse-racing drama.
Event Title: Seabiscuit. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular movie recently released to DVD, rated PG, PG-13, or R; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Incredibles
screening of Pixar's Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy.
Event Title: The Incredibles. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Seabiscuit
screening of the Oscar-nominated horse-racing drama.
Event Title: Seabiscuit. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Top Gun
2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series; free; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Top Gun. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. The Incredibles
screening of Pixar's Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy.
Event Title: The Incredibles. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. The Incredibles
screening of Pixar's Oscar-winning animated adventure comedy.
Event Title: The Incredibles. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Top Gun
2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series; free; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Top Gun. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
screening of the animated comedy.
Event Title: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, August 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Field of Dreams
screening of the baseball classic.
Event Title: Field of Dreams. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, August 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Knit-Flix
we will show a documentary while we work on individual projects; bring your own yarn and supplies or use some of ours; coffee and light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Knit-Flix. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
screening of the animated comedy.
Event Title: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Field of Dreams
screening of the baseball classic.
Event Title: Field of Dreams. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
screening of the animated comedy.
Event Title: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Field of Dreams
screening of the baseball classic.
Event Title: Field of Dreams. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
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. Field of Dreams
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
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. Afternoon Classics
for those who enjoy movies from the 1930s to 1960s; we will watch classic movies featuring your favorite movie stars; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Afternoon Classics. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 1776
2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series; free; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: 1776. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
screening of the animated comedy.
Event Title: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Field of Dreams
screening of the baseball classic.
Event Title: Field of Dreams. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. HAG
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; when an escort finds herself losing work to younger women, she tumbles down a path of self-destruction, her actions fueled by an ever-increasing obsession to look younger.
Event Title: HAG. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. 1776
2 & 7pm screenings in the Orpheum Throwback Thursday series; free; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: 1776. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com. WQPT Snapshots Presents: Forgotten Quad Cities
the film shines a light on people, places and stories of the Quad Cities; some of the upcoming topics include Bix Beiderbecke, John Looney, and the Rock Island Line.
Event Title: WQPT Snapshots Presents: Forgotten Quad Cities. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. AC Film Festival: Comedy Films
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Foresight" by directors AJ Johnson & Declan Sibley; "Get Ready" by director Fox Dobbins; "Junk Mail" by director Patrick Boberg; "The Lone Angler" by director Giselle Calderon; "Rivoli" by director Greg Gale; "Terror of the Bunnyman" by director Odin Keoni Jacobson.
Event Title: AC Film Festival: Comedy Films. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. AC Film Festival: Experimental Films
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Book of Skin" by director Neil Kendricks; "Cold on the Inside" by directors Jessica Dzielinski & Stu Cline; "Dynamics" by director Teo Baehler.
Event Title: AC Film Festival: Experimental Films. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. AC Film Festival: Drama Films
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Dryland" by director Marissa Vonn; "Fading" by director Jacob LaRoque; "Girl Dad" by director Rachael Hudson; "Idle Little Hands" by director Stacy Barton; "Our House" by director Alannah Swenka; "Ridgeview" by director Jon Gollner; "The Noise Within" by director Tavion Brooks; "To Be Seen By You" by director Molly Franklin; "To Build a Fire" by director Paul Petropoulos; "Yesterdays & Tomorrows" by director Zach Jansen.
Event Title: AC Film Festival: Drama Films. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. AC Film Festival: Horror Films
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Dryland" by director Marissa Vonn; "Fading" by director Jacob LaRoque; "Beaumont" by director Frank Boyd; "Hells Hollow" by director Connor Botts; "Love Knocks Twice" by directors Jocelyn Bakacs & Lewis Rhine; "The Man From the Train" by director Harvey Ray Gilman; "Mr. Spider" by director Izzy Sutton; "Out of Time" by director Christina YR Lim; "Relax" by director Alannah Swenka.
Event Title: AC Film Festival: Horror Films. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Groundhog Gary: Six More Weeks Screening & Puppet Show
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; the film follows 11-year-old Benny who is dreading his family’s cabin trip, convinced his parents will announce their divorce.
Event Title: Groundhog Gary: Six More Weeks Screening & Puppet Show. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. HAG
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; when an escort finds herself losing work to younger women, she tumbles down a path of self-destruction, her actions fueled by an ever-increasing obsession to look younger.
Event Title: HAG. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. AC Film Festival: Comedy Films
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Foresight" by directors AJ Johnson & Declan Sibley; "Get Ready" by director Fox Dobbins; "Junk Mail" by director Patrick Boberg; "The Lone Angler" by director Giselle Calderon; "Rivoli" by director Greg Gale; "Terror of the Bunnyman" by director Odin Keoni Jacobson.
Event Title: AC Film Festival: Comedy Films. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. AC Film Festival: Drama Films
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Dryland" by director Marissa Vonn; "Fading" by director Jacob LaRoque; "Girl Dad" by director Rachael Hudson; "Idle Little Hands" by director Stacy Barton; "Our House" by director Alannah Swenka; "Ridgeview" by director Jon Gollner; "The Noise Within" by director Tavion Brooks; "To Be Seen By You" by director Molly Franklin; "To Build a Fire" by director Paul Petropoulos; "Yesterdays & Tomorrows" by director Zach Jansen.
Event Title: AC Film Festival: Drama Films. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. AC Film Festival: Horror Films
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Dryland" by director Marissa Vonn; "Fading" by director Jacob LaRoque; "Beaumont" by director Frank Boyd; "Hells Hollow" by director Connor Botts; "Love Knocks Twice" by directors Jocelyn Bakacs & Lewis Rhine; "The Man From the Train" by director Harvey Ray Gilman; "Mr. Spider" by director Izzy Sutton; "Out of Time" by director Christina YR Lim; "Relax" by director Alannah Swenka.
Event Title: AC Film Festival: Horror Films. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Jurassic Park: Mystery Science Theater 200 Mil. BCE
watch the dinosaur classic like never before as experts and comedians lovingly roast the movie’s prehistoric inaccuracies while celebrating everything that made it an iconic blockbuster; $20; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Event Title: Jurassic Park: Mystery Science Theater 200 Mil. BCE. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. AC Film Festival: Experimental Films
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; "Book of Skin" by director Neil Kendricks; "Cold on the Inside" by directors Jessica Dzielinski & Stu Cline; "Dynamics" by director Teo Baehler.
Event Title: AC Film Festival: Experimental Films. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Zootopia 2
screening in Summer of the Arts' Drive-in Movies at the Hangar series; free.
Event Title: Zootopia 2. Venue: Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Iowa City Municipal Airport.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Groundhog Gary: Six More Weeks Screening & Puppet Show
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; the film follows 11-year-old Benny who is dreading his family’s cabin trip, convinced his parents will announce their divorce.
Event Title: Groundhog Gary: Six More Weeks Screening & Puppet Show. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 12:15 AM – 1:45 AM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Jury of Her Peers
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; the film was inspired by one of Iowa’s most haunting early 20th-century true-crime cases.
Event Title: Groundhog Gary: Six More Weeks Screening & Puppet Show. Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Alternating Currents: Energizing Downtown
in this special screening and conversation, the executive producers will share how this story came to life, why it mattered to tell it now and what it reveals about building a thriving arts scene in a mid-sized Midwest city.
Event Title: Alternating Currents: Energizing Downtown. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Augustana College Student Film Award Showcase
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; this year’s showcase offers 14 films that encompass a dynamic mix of genres ranging from gripping horror to laugh-out-loud comedies, surreal landscapes and evocative narrative; moderated by Assoc. Prof. Stacy Barton, Augustana Film Program Director.
Event Title: Augustana College Student Film Award Showcase. Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Dead Media with Writer/Director Joseph Scrimshaw
screening with writer/director Joseph Scrimshaw; the story of a troubled young woman, her lonely Gen X uncle, a haunted DVD, and a movie night that won’t die.
Event Title: Dead Media with Writer/Director Joseph Scrimshaw. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 4: Massey Ferguson
today’s three videos tell the story of Massy Ferguson, “the Company that fed the world" a blacksmith’s crazy dream and a lucky coin toss ignited a farming revolution; from rusty workshops to roaring red tractors these machines saved harvests and fed billions worldwide; enjoy captured historic footage of Henry Ford, Harry Ferguson, and antique video of the tractor brand at work; finally, you will enjoy a 20-minute timelapse video showing a complete rebuild of a worn out 1949 Ferguson TO20 tractor originally given the 17-year-old owner in 2015 (his first tractor) when he was just 7 years of age; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 4: Massey Ferguson. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Stand & Deliver
the Oscar-nominated drama about an inspirational high-school teacher, presented in the Latino Cinema Series; ticket sales support the QC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Event Title: Stand & Deliver. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Downtown Movie Club
this month's selection is based on the best-selling book "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir; light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Downtown Movie Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. I Am disABLEd
the Fresh Films production follows nine youth with disabilities as they stage the musical Seussical, stepping into the spotlight and proving their talents shine just as bright; this moving documentary celebrates their abilities, challenges stereotypes, and sparks powerful conversations about inclusion, representation, and the importance of seeing beyond disability; Thu. 7pm, Fri.-Sun. 2pm; $9-10; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Event Title: I Am disABLEd. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. I Am disABLEd
the Fresh Films production follows nine youth with disabilities as they stage the musical Seussical, stepping into the spotlight and proving their talents shine just as bright; this moving documentary celebrates their abilities, challenges stereotypes, and sparks powerful conversations about inclusion, representation, and the importance of seeing beyond disability; Thu. 7pm, Fri.-Sun. 2pm; $9-10; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Event Title: I Am disABLEd. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. I Am disABLEd
the Fresh Films production follows nine youth with disabilities as they stage the musical Seussical, stepping into the spotlight and proving their talents shine just as bright; this moving documentary celebrates their abilities, challenges stereotypes, and sparks powerful conversations about inclusion, representation, and the importance of seeing beyond disability; Thu. 7pm, Fri.-Sun. 2pm; $9-10; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Event Title: I Am disABLEd. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. I Am disABLEd
the Fresh Films production follows nine youth with disabilities as they stage the musical Seussical, stepping into the spotlight and proving their talents shine just as bright; this moving documentary celebrates their abilities, challenges stereotypes, and sparks powerful conversations about inclusion, representation, and the importance of seeing beyond disability; Thu. 7pm, Fri.-Sun. 2pm; $9-10; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Event Title: I Am disABLEd. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Sunday, August 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Silent Summer Cinema Series: “Women of Silent Comedy”
in this set of short silent films, you’ll see the talents of three women during the early days of cinema; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Silent Summer Cinema Series: “Women of Silent Comedy”. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Recent Releases
enjoy movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and drinks; movies are announced one week from the date of the movie; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Recent Releases. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular movie recently released to DVD, rated PG, PG-13, or R; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Knit-Flix
we will show a documentary while we work on individual projects; bring your own yarn and supplies or use some of ours; if you don't want to craft, you are still welcome to come enjoy the movie; coffee and light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Knit-Flix. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Afternoon Classics
for those who enjoy movies from the 1930s to 1960s; we will watch classic movies featuring your favorite movie stars; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Afternoon Classics. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Downtown Movie Club
this month's selection is a popular biopic about the life of Michael Jackson; light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Downtown Movie Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Recent Releases
enjoy movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and drinks; movies are announced one week from the date of the movie; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Recent Releases. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Knit-Flix
we will show a documentary while we work on individual projects; bring your own yarn and supplies or use some of ours; if you don't want to craft, you are still welcome to come enjoy the movie; coffee and light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Knit-Flix. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular movie recently released to DVD, rated PG, PG-13, or R; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Afternoon Classics
for those who enjoy movies from the 1930s to 1960s; we will watch classic movies featuring your favorite movie stars; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Afternoon Classics. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Downtown Movie Club
this month's selection is a 2026 murder mystery that will make you say "Baa!" instead of "Ahh!"; light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Downtown Movie Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.