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Cabaret

Kander & Ebb's legendary musical set in the nightclub scene of 1929 Berlin; Wed..-Sat. 7:30pm (no 4th of July evening show, added show on July 5), Sun. Wed. & July 4 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Cabaret. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail, directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Guys & Dolls

Countryside Community Theatre presents Frank Loesser's Tony-winning musical-comedy classic; Thu.-Sat. 7pm, Sun 2pm (show show 4th of July); for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Guys & Dolls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Next to Normal

Blue Devil Productions' alumni performance of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical drama; about a family tragedy and a mom's bipolar disorder; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $12-15, children not advised to attend. Event Title: Next to Normal. Venue: Davenport Central High School Performing Arts Center. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Davenport Central High School Performing Arts Center. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Seussical

Tony-nominated musical comedy adaptation from Dr. Seuss' children's books; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Seussical. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

The SpongeBob Musical

Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

Cabaret

THEATRE Performances Kander & Ebb's legendary musical set in the nightclub scene of 1929 Berlin; Wed..-Sat. 7:30pm (no 4th of July evening show, added show on July 5), Sun. Wed. & July 4 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Cabaret. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

THEATRE Performances Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail, directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Guys & Dolls

THEATRE Performances Countryside Community Theatre presents Frank Loesser's Tony-winning musical-comedy classic; Thu.-Sat. 7pm, Sun 2pm (show show 4th of July); for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Guys & Dolls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Next to Normal

THEATRE Performances Blue Devil Productions' alumni performance of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical drama; about a family tragedy and a mom's bipolar disorder; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $12-15, children not advised to attend. Event Title: Next to Normal. Venue: Davenport Central High School Performing Arts Center. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Davenport Central High School Performing Arts Center. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Seussical

THEATRE Performances Tony-nominated musical comedy adaptation from Dr. Seuss' children's books; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Seussical. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

The SpongeBob Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

Heaven Help Me

Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

Heaven Help Me

THEATRE Performances Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

The Taming of the Shrew

Genesius Guild presents Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy of warring lovers performed with an all-male cast, directed by Cait Bodenbender; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: The Taming of the Shrew. Venue: Lincoln Park. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

The Taming of the Shrew

THEATRE Performances Genesius Guild presents Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy of warring lovers performed with an all-male cast, directed by Cait Bodenbender; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: The Taming of the Shrew. Venue: Lincoln Park. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

Theatre Camp 56 for Sges 8-12

register by June 30; held weekdays thru July 25; this intensive experience is designed to allow our campers the opportunity to develop their acting, singing, movement, and dancing skills while creating alongside industry professionals assembled from across the country; campers will participate in a series of theatrical experiences including auditioning, improvisation, design, make-up, prop making, technical theatre, management, and musical theatre; $150. Event Title: Theatre Camp 56 for Sges 8-12. Venue: Festival 56. Monday, July 13, 2026. Festival 65. For more info visit festival56.com.

Theatre Camp 56 for Sges 8-12

Auditions & Calls For Entry register by June 30; held weekdays thru July 25; this intensive experience is designed to allow our campers the opportunity to develop their acting, singing, movement, and dancing skills while creating alongside industry professionals assembled from across the country; campers will participate in a series of theatrical experiences including auditioning, improvisation, design, make-up, prop making, technical theatre, management, and musical theatre; $150. Event Title: Theatre Camp 56 for Sges 8-12. Venue: Festival 56. Monday, July 13, 2026. Festival 65. For more info visit festival56.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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, July 15, 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, July 15, 2026, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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, July 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 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, July 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail, directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Heaven Help Me

Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

The SpongeBob Musical

Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

THEATRE Performances Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail, directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Heaven Help Me

THEATRE Performances Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

The SpongeBob Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail, directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Heaven Help Me

Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

Newsies

City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The SpongeBob Musical

Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

THEATRE Performances Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail, directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Heaven Help Me

THEATRE Performances Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

Newsies

THEATRE Performances City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The SpongeBob Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.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. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Taming of the Shrew

Genesius Guild presents Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy of warring lovers performed with an all-male cast, directed by Cait Bodenbender; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: The Taming of the Shrew. Venue: Lincoln Park. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

The Taming of the Shrew

THEATRE Performances Genesius Guild presents Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy of warring lovers performed with an all-male cast, directed by Cait Bodenbender; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: The Taming of the Shrew. Venue: Lincoln Park. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail, directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Heaven Help Me

Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

Newsies

City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The SpongeBob Musical

Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

THEATRE Performances Catherine Bush's stage adventure about first woman to solo-hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail, directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Heaven Help Me

THEATRE Performances Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

Newsies

THEATRE Performances City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The SpongeBob Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.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. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Newsies

City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The SpongeBob Musical

Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

Newsies

THEATRE Performances City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The SpongeBob Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, directed by Anthony Greer; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The SpongeBob Musical. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

Heaven Help Me

Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

Heaven Help Me

THEATRE Performances Joe Simonelli's comedy about three brothers having to sell the family vacation home to save their failing chain of restaurants, directed by Dana Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244. Event Title: Heaven Help Me. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. For more info visit rhplayers.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

The Taming of the Shrew

Genesius Guild presents Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy of warring lovers performed with an all-male cast, directed by Cait Bodenbender; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: The Taming of the Shrew. Venue: Lincoln Park. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

The Taming of the Shrew

THEATRE Performances Genesius Guild presents Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy of warring lovers performed with an all-male cast, directed by Cait Bodenbender; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: The Taming of the Shrew. Venue: Lincoln Park. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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, July 22, 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, July 22, 2026, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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, July 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Wednesday, July 22, 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, July 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

The Tragedy (Sort of) Of Romeo and Julie

Cambridge Community Theater's world-premiere comedy by local playwright Tom Akers; discover what happens when a struggling community theater bets everything on Shakespeare, only to have the production spiral into complete chaos; audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, enjoy a summer evening under the stars, and prepare for an unforgettable blend of Shakespeare-inspired comedy and small-town theatrical mayhem; free, with donations encouraged; for information, call 309-299-4999. Event Title: The Tragedy (Sort of) Of Romeo and Julie. Venue: College Square Park. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. College Square Park.

The Tragedy (Sort of) Of Romeo and Julie

THEATRE Performances Cambridge Community Theater's world-premiere comedy by local playwright Tom Akers; discover what happens when a struggling community theater bets everything on Shakespeare, only to have the production spiral into complete chaos; audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, enjoy a summer evening under the stars, and prepare for an unforgettable blend of Shakespeare-inspired comedy and small-town theatrical mayhem; free, with donations encouraged; for information, call 309-299-4999. Event Title: The Tragedy (Sort of) Of Romeo and Julie. Venue: College Square Park. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. College Square Park.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Summer Puppet Day Camp

thru July 28; presented by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre; each participant will build several types of puppets of different styles and learn to work with them. The group will create a show and present it at the end of the week; participants will be asked to bring sack lunches, and Eulenspiegel will provide snacks and drinks; the camp will be led by puppeteer/teaching artist Stephanie Vallez and Outreach Director/musician Chris Eck with the assistance of lifelong puppeteer/Eulenspiegel founder Monica Leo; all three have decades of experience working with kids of all ages; the cost of the camp is $225.00, which includes all materials and snacks; a deposit of $100 is required with registration; for information, call 319-627-2487 or email monica@puppets[uppets.com. Event Title: Summer Puppet Day Camp. Venue: Owl Glass Puppetry Center. Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Owl Glass Puppetry Center. For more info visit owlglass.org.

Summer Puppet Day Camp

Auditions & Calls For Entry thru July 28; presented by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre; each participant will build several types of puppets of different styles and learn to work with them. The group will create a show and present it at the end of the week; participants will be asked to bring sack lunches, and Eulenspiegel will provide snacks and drinks; the camp will be led by puppeteer/teaching artist Stephanie Vallez and Outreach Director/musician Chris Eck with the assistance of lifelong puppeteer/Eulenspiegel founder Monica Leo; all three have decades of experience working with kids of all ages; the cost of the camp is $225.00, which includes all materials and snacks; a deposit of $100 is required with registration; for information, call 319-627-2487 or email monica@puppets[uppets.com. Event Title: Summer Puppet Day Camp. Venue: Owl Glass Puppetry Center. Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Owl Glass Puppetry Center. For more info visit owlglass.org.

Mean Girls

Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Mean Girls

THEATRE Performances Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Newsies

City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Newsies

THEATRE Performances City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Friday, July 24, 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. Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Mean Girls

Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

student-performed stage version of the L. Frank Baum book, directed by Richard Hall; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-18; for information and tickets, call 563-652-9815. Event Title: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ohnward Fine Arts Center. For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com.

Women's Festival

Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes' comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: Women's Festival. Venue: Lincoln Park. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

Mean Girls

THEATRE Performances Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

THEATRE Performances student-performed stage version of the L. Frank Baum book, directed by Richard Hall; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-18; for information and tickets, call 563-652-9815. Event Title: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ohnward Fine Arts Center. For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com.

Women's Festival

THEATRE Performances Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes' comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: Women's Festival. Venue: Lincoln Park. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Newsies

City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Newsies

THEATRE Performances City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Saturday, July 25, 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. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Mean Girls

Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Newsies

City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

student-performed stage version of the L. Frank Baum book, directed by Richard Hall; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-18; for information and tickets, call 563-652-9815. Event Title: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Ohnward Fine Arts Center. For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Mean Girls

THEATRE Performances Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Newsies

THEATRE Performances City Circle Theatre Company presents the Tony-winning musical adapted from the live-action Disney film set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-248-9370. Event Title: Newsies. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

THEATRE Performances student-performed stage version of the L. Frank Baum book, directed by Richard Hall; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-18; for information and tickets, call 563-652-9815. Event Title: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Ohnward Fine Arts Center. For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Women's Festival

Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes' comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: Women's Festival. Venue: Lincoln Park. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

Women's Festival

THEATRE Performances Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes' comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: Women's Festival. Venue: Lincoln Park. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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, July 29, 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, July 29, 2026, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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, July 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Wednesday, July 29, 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, July 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Mean Girls

Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Mean Girls

THEATRE Performances Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Friday, July 31, 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. Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

19th Annual Timber Lake Playhouse Red Carpet Gala

join us for an enchanting evening celebrating 65 Years in the Woods. Enjoy red-carpet arrivals, live music and cocktails in The Beer Garden, and a gourmet banquet beneath twinkling lights, live and silent auctions, and an unforgettable evening of entertainment celebrating the last 65 years as Your Theatre In The Woods; $35-40; for information and to reserve, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: 19th Annual Timber Lake Playhouse Red Carpet Gala. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

19th Annual Timber Lake Playhouse Red Carpet Gala

Auditions & Calls For Entry join us for an enchanting evening celebrating 65 Years in the Woods. Enjoy red-carpet arrivals, live music and cocktails in The Beer Garden, and a gourmet banquet beneath twinkling lights, live and silent auctions, and an unforgettable evening of entertainment celebrating the last 65 years as Your Theatre In The Woods; $35-40; for information and to reserve, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: 19th Annual Timber Lake Playhouse Red Carpet Gala. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Mean Girls

Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Women's Festival

Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes' comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: Women's Festival. Venue: Lincoln Park. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

Mean Girls

THEATRE Performances Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Women's Festival

THEATRE Performances Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes' comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: Women's Festival. Venue: Lincoln Park. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.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. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Bonnie & Clyde

musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Mean Girls

Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Shrek the Musical

Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Bonnie & Clyde

THEATRE Performances musical tale of the notorious bank robbers; with music by Frank Wildhorn; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760. Event Title: Bonnie & Clyde. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Mean Girls

THEATRE Performances Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan comedy, book by Tina Fey; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org. Event Title: Mean Girls. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Shrek the Musical

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Dreamworks' Oscar-winning animated comedy; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & July 18 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035. Event Title: Shrek the Musical. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Women's Festival

Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes' comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: Women's Festival. Venue: Lincoln Park. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

Women's Festival

THEATRE Performances Genesius Guild presents Aristophanes' comedy (a.k.a. Thesmophoriazusae) satirically updated; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations encouraged. Event Title: Women's Festival. Venue: Lincoln Park. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Lincoln Park. For more info visit genesius.org.

The Wizard of Oz

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 5, 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 5, 2026, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 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 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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. Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

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. Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Disney's Frozen

Tony-nominated musical based on the Oscar-winning animated film; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 309-912-7647. Event Title: Disney's Frozen. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Spotlight Theatre. For more info visit www.thespotlighttheatreqc.com.

Disney's Frozen

THEATRE Performances Tony-nominated musical based on the Oscar-winning animated film; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 309-912-7647. Event Title: Disney's Frozen. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Spotlight Theatre. For more info visit www.thespotlighttheatreqc.com.

Hands on a Hardbody

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. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Murder by Poe

Jeffrey Hatcher's stage adaptation of several Edgar Allan Poe stories, directed by Pam Cantrell; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-762-0330. Event Title: Murder by Poe. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Playcrafters Barn Theatre. For more info visit playcrafters.com.

Puffs

the Matt Cox adventure comedy certainly not based on a certain J.K. Rowling fantasy series; directed by Kailey Ackerman; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Puffs. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participatio, directed by Mike Turczynski; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Friday, August 7, 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. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Murder by Poe

THEATRE Performances Jeffrey Hatcher's stage adaptation of several Edgar Allan Poe stories, directed by Pam Cantrell; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-762-0330. Event Title: Murder by Poe. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Playcrafters Barn Theatre. For more info visit playcrafters.com.

Puffs

THEATRE Performances the Matt Cox adventure comedy certainly not based on a certain J.K. Rowling fantasy series; directed by Kailey Ackerman; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Puffs. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participatio, directed by Mike Turczynski; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.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. Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.

Hands on a Hardbody

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. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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. Saturday, August 8, 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. Saturday, August 8, 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. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

Disney's Frozen

Tony-nominated musical based on the Oscar-winning animated film; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 309-912-7647. Event Title: Disney's Frozen. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Spotlight Theatre. For more info visit www.thespotlighttheatreqc.com.

Disney's Frozen

THEATRE Performances Tony-nominated musical based on the Oscar-winning animated film; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 309-912-7647. Event Title: Disney's Frozen. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Spotlight Theatre. For more info visit www.thespotlighttheatreqc.com.

Hands on a Hardbody

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. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Murder by Poe

Jeffrey Hatcher's stage adaptation of several Edgar Allan Poe stories, directed by Pam Cantrell; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-762-0330. Event Title: Murder by Poe. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Playcrafters Barn Theatre. For more info visit playcrafters.com.

Puffs

the Matt Cox adventure comedy certainly not based on a certain J.K. Rowling fantasy series; directed by Kailey Ackerman; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Puffs. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participatio, directed by Mike Turczynski; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com.

The Wizard of Oz

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. Saturday, August 8, 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. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Murder by Poe

THEATRE Performances Jeffrey Hatcher's stage adaptation of several Edgar Allan Poe stories, directed by Pam Cantrell; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-762-0330. Event Title: Murder by Poe. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Playcrafters Barn Theatre. For more info visit playcrafters.com.

Puffs

THEATRE Performances the Matt Cox adventure comedy certainly not based on a certain J.K. Rowling fantasy series; directed by Kailey Ackerman; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Puffs. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

THEATRE Performances Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participatio, directed by Mike Turczynski; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610. Event Title: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium. For more info visit qcmusicguild.com.

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. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.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. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. For more info visit www.circa21.com.