Eva Kendall (10am)
Event Title: Eva Kendall (10am). Venue: Celebration Pier Channel Cat Landing.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Celebration Pier Channel Cat Landing.
Bell & Field (noon)
Event Title: Bell & Field (noon). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
3 on the Tree (1pm)
Event Title: 3 on the Tree (1pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Keith Hentrich - Greg Sullivan (2pm)
Event Title: Keith Hentrich - Greg Sullivan (2pm). Venue: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House.
Pistol Pete Blues Show (1pm)
Event Title: Pistol Pete Blues Show (1pm). Venue: Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Ryan Bizarri (1pm)
Event Title: Ryan Bizarri (1pm). Venue: Old Oaks Winery.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Old Oaks Winery.
Barry Cloyd (2pm)
Event Title: Barry Cloyd (2pm). Venue: Downtown Sterling.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Downtown Sterling.
Bobby Ray Bunch (2pm)
Event Title: Bobby Ray Bunch (2pm). Venue: Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Olathea Creek Vineyard & Winery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. TaG: The Dynamic Duo (2pm)
Event Title: TaG: The Dynamic Duo (2pm). Venue: Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Donovan Gustofson (3pm)
Event Title: Donovan Gustofson (3pm). Venue: The Spot Bar & Lounge.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Sport Bar & Lounge.
Tom Grassman Band (3pm)
Event Title: Tom Grassman Band (3pm). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tom Grassman Band (3pm)
Event Title: Tom Grassman Band (3pm). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
Chase Pebworth (4pm)
Event Title: Chase Pebworth (4pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Levi & Cooper (4pm)
Event Title: Levi & Cooper (4pm). Venue: Pints.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Pints.
John Resch & Doggin' Out (5pm)
Event Title: John Resch & Doggin' Out (5pm). Venue: Runner's Park.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Runner's Park.
Full Circle (5pm)
concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series.
Venue: Bally's Quad Cities.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bally's Quad Cities.
For more info visit casinos.ballys.com. Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Presents:: The Yogev Shetrit Trio (5pm)
concert with the international jazz musicians, featuring Moshe Elmakias on piano, Itai Wliezri on bass, and composer Yogev Shetrit on drums; $20-30, with a free, all-ages jazz workshop at 3pm; for information, call 563-223-8642.
Venue: Common Chord.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Common Chord.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Dinner Time (6pm)
concert with the Atlanta-based indie musicians; $13.22.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Hot 8 Brass Band - Nikki D & the Sisters of Thunder (6pm)
concert in the annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family to enjoy a picnic-style concert experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting; food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors, and guests are also welcome to bring their own; there are also free caricatures and activities for children, as well as a variety of non-food vendors; well-behaved pets are welcome to join in on the fun; for those with mobility challenges, a shuttle service is available, and street parking can be found around Wiley Park; free.
Venue: Wiley Park.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Wiley Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Marisa Anderson - Grain Bin Operettas
Anderson channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition; featuring a set by Grain Bin Operettas; $15-25; for information and tickets, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: The James Theater.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The James Theater.
For more info visit englert.org. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - DJ Punkadelic
concert with the trombone player from New Orleans whose music fuses rock, pop, jazz, funk, and hip hop; featuring a set by DJ Punkadelic; $25-59.50; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Tommy Pickett & Friends (6:30pm)
event in the 2026 Summer Concert in the Park Series; brats, hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pie, soda, bottled water, and coffee will be sold from 5pm until sold out in the dining room; at 6:30pm, popcorn, soda, and bottled water will be sold through the popcorn window; bring lawn chairs; parking available in former Bethany’s lot or old
Dispatch lot at 1821 6th Ave. cross 6th Ave to enter park; for information, call 309-797-0789.
Venue: Moline Township Activity Center.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Township Activity Center.
For more info visit www.molinetownship.com. Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm)
Event Title: Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm). Venue: R Bar.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
R Bar.
Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm)
Event Title: Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm). Venue: Lincoln Park.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Lincoln Park.
Dylan Doyle
Doyle has been turning heads with his unique musical interpretations that lie somewhere between R&B, Americana, and funk; 6pm optional potluck, 7pm concert; $20-30 suggested donation.
Venue: Ca D'Zan.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ca D'Zan.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Open Mic Jam
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jared Deck (5pm)
Event Title: Jared Deck (5pm). Venue: Contrary Brewing Co.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Contrary Brewing Co.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wax on Wednesdays (5pm)
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays (5pm). Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm)
Event Title: Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm). Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort.
Skin Kandy (6pm)
Event Title: Skin Kandy (6pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Linus - Lulled - Blist Her (6pm)
concert with the pop-punk band from Minnesota, featuring sets by Lulled and Blist Her; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Blake Shaw Quartet (6:30pm)
event in Summer of the Arts' 2026 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs, bring the family, and enjoy live music in some of the most beautiful outdoor settings our community has to offer free.
Venue: Willow Creek Park.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Willow Creek Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Open Minds Open Mic
on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes.
Event Title: Open Minds Open Mic. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Journey
after more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band is saying goodbye with a thunderous, full-throttle "Final Frontier Tour" spanning cities across North America; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Karaoke Wednesday
Event Title: Karaoke Wednesday. Venue: RIBCO.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Old 97's - The Shackletons
concert with the respective rockers from Texas and Minnesota; $45-50.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Mo Carter (5pm)
Event Title: Mo Carter (5pm). Venue: Wide River Winery - LeClaire.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Wide River Winery - LeClaire.
Angela Meyer (5:30pm)
playing in the Figge Cafe.
Event Title: Angela Meyer (5:30pm). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
Dogs on Skis - Steve Kalmes (5:30pm)
event in the Summer Concert Series; free admission, food for purchase, coolers welcome, well-behaved leashed pets only, free parking nearby; family-friendly outdoor live music; bring a lawn chair. and be ready to enjoy a summer evening in downtown Maquoketa.
Venue: Glovik Community Park.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Glovik Community Park.
For more info visit www.musicmaq.com. Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
Event Title: Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Night Moves - Feems (6pm)
concert with the indie rock band originating from Minneapolis, featuring a set by Feems; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Fair Warning (6:30pm)
event in the Bettendorf Public Library's Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs and coolers; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Faye's Field.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Faye's Field.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Open Mic w/ Antone Burton
Event Title: Open Mic w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
The Tailfins
event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances starting at 6pm and the headliners performing from 7-9pm; bring lawn chairs; food and drinks available for purchase; no outside alcohol.
Venue: Bass Street Landing Plaza.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bass Street Landing Plaza.
For more info visit molinecentre.org. Jimmy Welty Band
Event Title: Jimmy Welty Band. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Open Mic & Karaoke Night
Event Title: Open Mic & Karaoke Night. Venue: The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Charley Crockett - Sierra Hull
concert with the Grammy-nominated country-music singer/songwriter, with special guest Sierra Hull; $55-95; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Luke Fox (2pm)
Event Title: Luke Fox (2pm). Venue: Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Olathea Creek Vineyard & Winery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Live at 5: Paxton Sherbeyn & the Solid Gold Boys
kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at Common Chord; bring lawn chairs, no outside beverages, outside food welcome; free; for information, call 563-223-8642.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Open Mic Night (6pm)
Event Title: Open Mic Night (6pm). Venue: Contrary Brewing Co.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Contrary Brewing Co.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Class of '82 (6:30pm)
Event Title: Class of '82 (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. JD Aguilera (6:30pm)
Event Title: JD Aguilera (6:30pm). Venue: Jennie's Boxcar.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Jennie's Boxcar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Slim Chance & the Can’t Hardly Playboys (6:30pm)
event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp (lower level) at Washington and Gilbert Streets; rain location updates will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the performance via the Summer of the Arts website and social media; free.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit www.summerofthearts.org. Hard Luck & the Troubles
Event Title: Hard Luck & the Troubles. Venue: Micky's Irish Pub.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Micky's Irish Pub.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Plastic Green Armymen Band
Event Title: Plastic Green Armymen Band. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Sam Day
Event Title: Sam Day. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Julie Doiron - Carson McHone
concert with the Canadian singer-songwriter of Acadian heritage, featuring a set by Carson McHone; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. The Funk Daddies
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Carol Montag
the singer, songwriter, recording artist and educator performs in the Monthly Live Music at the Museum series; Montag has opened for or shared the stage with Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton, Three Dog Night, Greg Brown, and other great musicians; notable appearance locations include: The Bluebird Café Nashville; Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Winnipeg; Bix Biederbeck Festival; the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago; Iowa Public Television; And, the 19th Street Coffeehouse, Madison; refreshments provided, donations appreciated.
Venue: Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.
For more info visit www.savannamuseum.org. The Gene Simmons Band
concert with the world-renowned rock icon and co-founder of KISS, the RIAA's #1 gold record award-winning group; $69.50-109.50; for information and tickets, call 877-677-3456.
Venue: Riverside Casino Event Center.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Riverside Casino Event Center.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Rapture
Event Title: Rapture. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 8:30 PM – Saturday, June 27, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Return 2 Soul
Event Title: Return 2 Soul. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 8:30 PM – Saturday, June 27, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Cal Stage Band
Event Title: Cal Stage Band. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Timber Lake Resort.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Blues Deacons (5pm)
Event Title: Blues Deacons (5pm). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 3 on the Tree (6pm)
Event Title: 3 on the Tree (6pm). Venue: Nubs.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nubs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. NITE (6pm)
Event Title: NITE (6pm). Venue: Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon - Iowa City.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon - Iowa City.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. BanD Acoustic
Event Title: BanD Acoustic. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Burlesque Roulette Karaoke
on Saturdays; you sing, we dance.
Event Title: Burlesque Roulette Karaoke. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Code 415
Event Title: Code 415. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wild Card
Event Title: Wild Card. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Doppelganger New Album Release - SIFYN - Spectrum - Pit Lord - Dalton Lawrence
the rockers celebrate the release of their new album, with supporting acts SIFYN, Spectrum, Pit Lord, and Dalton Lawrence; $10, ages 21+.
Venue: Rascals Live.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rascals Live.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Neptune's Core - Uniflora (7pm) - Charli XCX Night (8pm)
concert with the alternative indie rockers plus a free tribute to Charli XCX; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Without U2
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Rabbit Hole
Event Title: Rabbit Hole. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM – Sunday, June 28, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Whiskey Stop.
I Got Stoned & I Missed It w/ Kyle Waggoner
record store clerk and music lover Kyle pops behind the record bar for his debut Amateur Selector set; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Radkey - Worst Impressions
a night of loud, fast, and unapologetic rock; $15; for information, call 309-506-4924.
Venue: RIBCO.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. Rapture
Event Title: Rapture. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:30 PM – Sunday, June 28, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Return 2 Soul
Event Title: Return 2 Soul. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:30 PM – Sunday, June 28, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Rambunctious
Event Title: Rambunctious. Venue: 11th Street Precinct.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 PM – Sunday, June 28, 2026, 12:00 AM.
11th Street Precinct.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Muscatine Art Center Annual Ice Cream Social: Muscatine Civic Chorale (1pm) - Burlington Street Bluegrass Band (1:45pm) - Chris Foss & the Third Street Jammers (3:15pm)
Event Title: Muscatine Art Center Annual Ice Cream Social: Muscatine Civic Chorale (1pm) - Burlington Street Bluegrass Band (1:45pm) - Chris Foss & the Third Street Jammers (3:15pm). Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
Written Warning (1pm)
Event Title: Written Warning (1pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Paul Mizzi: Proud Americans (1pm)
flute recital celebrating queer American composers; Mizzi is the Principal Flutist at the Galesburg Symphony and Professor of Flute at Black Hawk College; for information, call 563-324-8281.
Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit mccqc.com. Blues Deacons (3pm)
Event Title: Blues Deacons (3pm). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Other Brothers (3:30pm)
concert with the 2026 International Blues Challenge semi-finalists presented by the Mississippi Valley Blues Society; $15 for MVBS members, $20 at the door for non-members; for information, call 563-322-5837.
Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.mvbs.org. 3 on the Tree (5pm)
concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series.
Venue: Bally's Quad Cities.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bally's Quad Cities.
For more info visit casinos.ballys.com. Ruben Moreno’s Zydeco Re-evolution - The Swampland Jewels (6pm)
concert in the annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family to enjoy a picnic-style concert experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting; food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors, and guests are also welcome to bring their own; there are also free caricatures and activities for children, as well as a variety of non-food vendors; well-behaved pets are welcome to join in on the fun; for those with mobility challenges, a shuttle service is available, and street parking can be found around Wiley Park; free.
Venue: Wiley Park.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Wiley Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Curls - Nonnie Parry featuring TV Jerk - Blue Movies
Event Title: The Curls - Nonnie Parry featuring TV Jerk - Blue Movies. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Warehouse Project (6:30pm)
event in the 2026 Summer Concert in the Park Series; brats, hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pie, soda, bottled water, and coffee will be sold from 5pm until sold out in the dining room; at 6:30pm, popcorn, soda, and bottled water will be sold through the popcorn window; bring lawn chairs; parking available in former Bethany’s lot or old
Dispatch lot at 1821 6th Ave. cross 6th Ave to enter park; for information, call 309-797-0789.
Venue: Moline Township Activity Center.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Township Activity Center.
For more info visit www.molinetownship.com. Linnea's Garden
Event Title: Linnea's Garden. Venue: Gabe's.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam Night w/ Eva Kendall (6pm)
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Eva Kendall (6pm). Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm)
Event Title: Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm). Venue: R Bar.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
R Bar.
Open Mic Jam
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA (1 & 7:15pm)
sing along to this Swedish supergroup and one of the best-selling music acts in the history of popular music; matinee: 11:45am doors, noon plated lunch, 1pm show, $67; evening: 5:45pm doors, 6pm plated dinner, 7:15pm show, $72; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Wax on Wednesdays (5pm)
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays (5pm). Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 12 Gauge Autopsy - Parasite - Integument - Starved (6pm)
concert with the Quad Cities' death-metal rockers and supporting acts; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Levi Craft (6:30pm)
Event Title: Levi Craft (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Kevin Burt (6:30pm)
event in Summer of the Arts' 2026 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs, bring the family, and enjoy live music in some of the most beautiful outdoor settings our community has to offer free.
Venue: Mercer Park.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mercer Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Open Minds Open Mic
on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes.
Event Title: Open Minds Open Mic. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Dancing Queen: Songs of ABBA (1 & 7:15pm)
sing along to this Swedish supergroup and one of the best-selling music acts in the history of popular music; matinee: 11:45am doors, noon plated lunch, 1pm show, $67; evening: 5:45pm doors, 6pm plated dinner, 7:15pm show, $72; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Karaoke Wednesday
Event Title: Karaoke Wednesday. Venue: RIBCO.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Heavy Heavy - Lunde
concert with the five-piece retro-inspired rock band, making the music the sixties forgot with bombastic soul and peaceful goals; featuring a set by Lunde; $35-40.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Eats ‘N’ Beats @ The District Independence Day Celebration: The Solution and Got Your Six
with live music, tasty eats from local food vendors, and a dazzling fireworks display presented by Sterling-Rock Falls Jaycees; for information, call 815-622-1106 and e-mail director@visitrockfalls.com.
Venue: RB&W Park.
Thursday, July 2, 2026.
RB&W Park.
For more info visit visitrockfalls.com. Dirt Road Rockers (4:30pm) - The Night Wranglers (7:30pm)
event in the Free Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs; food and drinks available for purchase; no outside alcohol.
Venue: Bass Street Landing Plaza.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Bass Street Landing Plaza.
For more info visit molinecentre.org. Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
Event Title: Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Carolina Liar (6pm)
concert with the Swedish-American pop rock band; $19.84 & up.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Panic River Band (6:30pm)
event in the Bettendorf Public Library's Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs and coolers; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Faye's Field.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Faye's Field.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Open Mic w/ Antone Burton
Event Title: Open Mic w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Sandburg Community Band
bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a music-filled summer evening along the lake outside Building E; patrons are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks, and Carnival Delights will have food for sale on site; a free, temporary glitter tattoo station will also be available; in case of inclement weather, the concert will take place in the theater (room F118); for information, call 309-341-5234.
Venue: Carl Sandburg College.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Go Your Own Way: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
with more than 120 million records sold, don’t miss this tribute to the music of one of the most popular groups of the 1970s; 5:45pm doors, 6pm plated dinner, 7:15pm show, $72; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Woodstock Vibe
Event Title: Woodstock Vibe. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Friday, July 3, 2026.
Timber Lake Resort.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival
thru July 5; this beloved summer tradition will once again bring three days of world-class jazz performances to the heart of the community; the weekend will showcase a diverse lineup of well-known jazz musicians alongside emerging talent, with performances in downtown Iowa City; in addition to outstanding music, attendees can browse artist and organization booths, sample delicious food offerings, and enjoy the festival's lively beverage garden; bring blankets and lawn chairs; free.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Friday, July 3, 2026.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Barefoot & Sunshine: Red, White, & Boom After-Party
concert with the Americana and roots musicians; for information, call 309-506-4924.
Venue: RIBCO.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Zone - Lynn Allen - Gray Wolf Band - Got Your Six (noon)
with fireworks at dusk; for information, call 563-949-1363.
Event Title: The Zone - Lynn Allen - Gray Wolf Band - Got Your Six (noon(. Venue: 2015 Schricker St.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
2015 Schricker St.
Iowa City Jazz Festival: David Donald Trio (5pm) - Hannah Claire (7pm)
Venue: Oaknoll Side Stage.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Oaknoll Side Stage.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Live at 5: Rude Punch
kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at Common Chord; bring lawn chairs, no outside beverages, outside food welcome; free; for information, call 563-223-8642.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Black Velvet (6pm)
Event Title: Black Velvet (6pm). Venue: Green Tree Brewery.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Green Tree Brewery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Iowa City Jazz Festival: Gabriel Espinosa’s Brazilian Project (6pm) - Jonathan Scales Fourchestra (8pm)
Venue: Strauss Community Stage.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Strauss Community Stage.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Red, White, and Boom!: Class of '82 (6pm)
playing for the annual Fourth of July celebration.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
For more info visit www.redwhiteandboomqc.org. Red, White, and Boom!: Identity Crisis (6pm)
playing for the annual Fourth of July celebration.
Venue: LeClaire Park Bandshell.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
LeClaire Park Bandshell.
For more info visit www.redwhiteandboomqc.org. Eva Kendall
Event Title: Eva Kendall. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rabbit Hole
Event Title: Rabbit Hole. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
The Killer Riffs
Event Title: The Killer Riffs. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Funktastic 5
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Drip Edges - Dead Level Set - Daisy Glue
Event Title: Drip Edges - Dead Level Set - Daisy Glue. Venue: Gabe's.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. An Evening with The Jayhawks
concert with the alternative country and country rock band that emerged from the Twin Cities music scene in the mid-1980s; $50-55.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Iowa City Jazz Festival: Jam Session with the Blake Shaw Quartet (9:30pm)
Venue: Wilder.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Wilder.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Ivy Ford
Event Title: Ivy Ford. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Timber Lake Resort.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival
thru July 5; this beloved summer tradition will once again bring three days of world-class jazz performances to the heart of the community; the weekend will showcase a diverse lineup of well-known jazz musicians alongside emerging talent, with performances in downtown Iowa City; in addition to outstanding music, attendees can browse artist and organization booths, sample delicious food offerings, and enjoy the festival's lively beverage garden; bring blankets and lawn chairs; free.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Iowa City Jazz Festival: United Jazz Ensemble (11:30am) - North Corridor Jazz (12:15pm) - Mary Louise Knutson (2pm) - The Howard Levy 4 (4pm) - Brass Queens (6pm) - Artemis w/ Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda & Allison Miller (8pm)
Venue: Strauss Community Stage.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Strauss Community Stage.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. 2026 4th of July Festival East Stage: Rabbit Hole (noon) - The Hotrods (2pm) - Funktastic 5 (4pm) - Wild Oatz (6pm) - CraZy Ex (8pm)
Event Title: 2026 4th of July Festival East Stage: Rabbit Hole (noon) - The Hotrods (2pm) - Funktastic 5 (4pm) - Wild Oatz (6pm) - CraZy Ex (8pm). Venue: Downtown Bettendorf.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Downtown Bettendorf.
For more info visit www.bettendorf.org. 2026 4th of July Festival West Stage: Mercury Brothers (noon) - Fair Warning (2pm) - Got Your Six (4pm) - Hap Hazard (6pm) - Big Hair Mafia (8pm)
Event Title: 2026 4th of July Festival West Stage: Mercury Brothers (noon) - Fair Warning (2pm) - Got Your Six (4pm) - Hap Hazard (6pm) - Big Hair Mafia (8pm). Venue: Downtown Bettendorf.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Downtown Bettendorf.
For more info visit www.bettendorf.org. The Resistors (1pm)
Event Title: The Resistors (1pm). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Iowa City Jazz Festival: Bear Cat Hot Club (1pm) - Kiefer & Co. (3pm) - Dakota Andersen Quartet (5pm) - Don Gustofson Jazz Ensemble (7pm)
Venue: Oaknoll Side Stage.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Oaknoll Side Stage.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Carrie Underwood
the chart-topping, Grammy-winning country and gospel artist performs in the John Deere Classic's "Concerts on the Course" series.
Venue: TPC at Deere Run.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
TPC at Deere Run.
For more info visit johndeereclassic.com. Blind Reality
Event Title: Blind Reality. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Burlesque Roulette Karaoke
on Saturdays; you sing, we dance.
Event Title: Burlesque Roulette Karaoke. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Got Your Six - Face Carver
Event Title: Got Your Six - Face Carver. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Gray Wolf Band
Event Title: Gray Wolf Band. Venue: The Mill Sports Lounge.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Mill Sports Lounge.
The Zone
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Iowa City Jazz Festival: Jam Session with the Blake Shaw Quartet (10pm)
Venue: Wilder.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10:00 PM – Sunday, July 5, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Wilder.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Wreckin Dixie
Event Title: Wreckin Dixie. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Timber Lake Resort.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival
thru July 5; this beloved summer tradition will once again bring three days of world-class jazz performances to the heart of the community; the weekend will showcase a diverse lineup of well-known jazz musicians alongside emerging talent, with performances in downtown Iowa City; in addition to outstanding music, attendees can browse artist and organization booths, sample delicious food offerings, and enjoy the festival's lively beverage garden; bring blankets and lawn chairs; free.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Iowa City Jazz Festival: Trio Grismore with Tim Crumly & Mitch Towne (noon) - Saul Lubaroff’s Funk Outfit (1pm) - Ritmo Quinto (2pm)
Venue: Oaknoll Side Stage.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Oaknoll Side Stage.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. The Night Life Band (2pm)
timeless country hits you can dance to; $7/person at the door.
Event Title: The Night Life Band (2pm). Venue: Harley's Pub & Reception Hall.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Harley's Pub & Reception Hall.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm)
the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such legendary artists as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton, just to name a few; $15-18; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. The Resistors (3pm)
Event Title: The Resistors (3pm). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Iowa City Jazz Festival: Jackson Churchill and Good Question (3pm)
Venue: Strauss Community Stage.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Strauss Community Stage.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Chuck Murphy (4pm)
Event Title: Chuck Murphy (4pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Fated Fortune (5pm)
concert in the Sundays on the Patio live-music series.
Venue: Bally's Quad Cities.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bally's Quad Cities.
For more info visit casinos.ballys.com. RIBCO Jazz Jam (5:30pm)
Event Title: RIBCO Jazz Jam (5:30pm). Venue: RIBCO.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Old Dominion
the chart-topping, Grammy-nominated country-pop band performs in the John Deere Classic's "Concerts on the Course" series.
Venue: TPC at Deere Run.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
TPC at Deere Run.
For more info visit johndeereclassic.com. Total Chaos - Noogy - Blaster (6pm)
Event Title: Total Chaos - Noogy - Blaster (6pm). Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Julianna Joy (6pm)
concert with the prodigious pop singer/songwriter of "Garden of Eden"; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Johnny Delaware - Grand Motel - Company Dimes (6pm)
concert with the folk/rock singer/songwriter from Charleston, South Carolina; featuring sets by Grand Motel and Company Dimes; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Hot Rods (6:30pm)
event in the 2026 Summer Concert in the Park Series; brats, hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pie, soda, bottled water, and coffee will be sold from 5pm until sold out in the dining room; at 6:30pm, popcorn, soda, and bottled water will be sold through the popcorn window; bring lawn chairs; parking available in former Bethany’s lot or old
Dispatch lot at 1821 6th Ave. cross 6th Ave to enter park; for information, call 309-797-0789.
Venue: Moline Township Activity Center.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Township Activity Center.
For more info visit www.molinetownship.com. The Convalescence - Squidhammer (6pm)
concert with the Midwestern symphonic horror-deathcore band, featuring a set by Squidhammer; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm)
Event Title: Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm). Venue: R Bar.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
R Bar.
Open Mic Jam
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wax on Wednesdays (5pm)
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays (5pm). Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rachel Swain - Reilly Downes - The Acid Cowboys (6pm)
concert with the Chicago-based, Texas-born Americana musician whose sound blends country, soul, rock n roll, and bluegrass, featuring sets by Reilly Downes and The Acid Cowboys; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Jef Spradley (6:30pm)
Event Title: Jef Spradley (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Hard Luck & the Troubles (6:30pm)
event in Summer of the Arts' 2026 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs, bring the family, and enjoy live music in some of the most beautiful outdoor settings our community has to offer free.
Venue: Terry Trueblood Recreation Area.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Open Minds Open Mic
on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes.
Event Title: Open Minds Open Mic. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Karaoke Wednesday
Event Title: Karaoke Wednesday. Venue: RIBCO.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Dani Lynn Howe Band (5pm) - The Schmidt Brothers (7pm)
Event Title: Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Dani Lynn Howe Band (5pm) - The Schmidt Brothers (7pm). Venue: Iowa 80 Truck Stop.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa 80 Truck Stop.
For more info visit iowa80truckstop.com. Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
Event Title: Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Raccoon Motel 5th Birthday Party (6pm)
celebration night featuring old favorites and surprise guests; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Lojo Russo (6:30pm)
event in the Bettendorf Public Library's Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs and coolers; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Faye's Field.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Faye's Field.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Open Mic w/ Antone Burton
Event Title: Open Mic w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Code 415
event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances starting at 6pm and the headliners performing from 7-9pm; bring lawn chairs; food and drinks available for purchase; no outside alcohol.
Venue: Bass Street Landing Plaza.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bass Street Landing Plaza.
For more info visit molinecentre.org. Pert Near Sandstone - Arkansauce
concert with the Americana/Roots band from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and an influential part of the Minnesota Roots Music scene that includes contemporaries Charlie Parr, Trampled By Turtles, and The Cactus Blossoms; featuring a set by Arkansauce; $35-40.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Royal Pop (4pm)
Event Title: Royal Pop (4pm). Venue: Edison's Gastropub.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Edison's Gastropub.
Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Angela Meyer & the Western Stars (5pm) - Little Texas (7pm)
Event Title: Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Angela Meyer & the Western Stars (5pm) - Little Texas (7pm). Venue: Iowa 80 Truck Stop.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa 80 Truck Stop.
For more info visit iowa80truckstop.com. Live at 5: 10 of Soul
kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at Common Chord; bring lawn chairs, no outside beverages, outside food welcome; free; for information, call 563-223-8642.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Raccoon Motel 5th Birthday Party (6pm)
July 9 & 10; celebration night featuring old favorites and surprise guests; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Winterland (6:30pm)
event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp (lower level) at Washington and Gilbert Streets; rain location updates will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the performance via the Summer of the Arts website and social media; free.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit www.summerofthearts.org. Danny's Book Club
Event Title: Danny's Book Club. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ryan Bizarri
Event Title: Ryan Bizarri. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Abigayle Oakley
from Las Vegas to Nashvegas, Abigayle Oakley blends the melodic richness of folk pioneers with the lyrical honesty of today’s confessional singer-songwriters; 6pm potluck/social hour, 7pm all-ages concert; bring lawn chairs; $20-30 suggested donation.
Venue: Ca D'Zan.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ca D'Zan.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. L.A. Guns - Tommy’s RockTrip
concert with the hard-rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1983; featuring sets by Tommy’s RockTrip and The Krank Daddies; $42.61.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. Luke Bryan - Shane Profitt, - Lauren Watkins - Raelynn - DJ Rock
concert with the country-music superstar, with special guests Shane Profitt, Lauren Watkins, Raelynn, and DJ Rock; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Riplock
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Dan Tyminski Band - Dodge Street Duo
concert with the touring bluegrass singer/songwriter, featuring a set by Dodge Street Duo; $20-48; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Earworm Buzz w/ Pat Stolley
event in the Amateur Selector Series; returns to the record bar to share some tracks with us; Stolley returns to the record bar to share some tracks with us; free, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Plastic Relations
concert with the pop/rock/blues/rap cover band from Iowa City; $10; for information, call 309-506-4924.
Venue: RIBCO.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dirt Road Rockers
Event Title: Dirt Road Rockers. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Timber Lake Resort.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Shiny Shiny Black (1pm)
Event Title: Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Shiny Shiny Black (1pm). Venue: Iowa 80 Truck Stop.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Iowa 80 Truck Stop.
For more info visit iowa80truckstop.com. Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps (4pm) - John Cole Born (5pm) - Paxton’s Top Shelf Trio (6pm)
event in the Chillin’ in the Courtyard concert series; bring lawn chairs; limited seating is available courtesy of Simply Amish Interiors; free.
Venue: Skinner Block Courtyard.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Skinner Block Courtyard.
For more info visit molinecentre.org. Royal Pop (5pm)
Event Title: Royal Pop (5pm). Venue: Rudy's Tacos - Elmore.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rudy's Tacos - Elmore.
Gray Wolf Band (6pm)
Event Title: Gray Wolf Band (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Celtic Night Out: Celtic Rovers & Blackhawk Pipes and Drums (6pm)
concert celebration hosted by the Scottish American Society of the Quad Cities.
Venue: Riverfront Grille.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverfront Grille.
For more info visit www.sasqc.com. Freegrass Trio (6pm)
outdoor concert in the Northside Saturday Nights series; free.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. Raccoon Motel 5th Birthday Party (6pm)
celebration night featuring old favorites and surprise guests; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Burlesque Roulette Karaoke
on Saturdays; you sing, we dance.
Event Title: Burlesque Roulette Karaoke. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Dave Killinger
Event Title: Dave Killinger. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tony Hoeppner & Friends
Event Title: Tony Hoeppner & Friends. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 3 Years Hollow - Shallow Side - Trackside - Embers Rise
concert with the area rockers; $15.75-25.
Venue: Rascals Live.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rascals Live.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Howl at the Moon
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. PhDJ - Afroband243
concert in the Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings series; free; for information, call 319-337-7944.
Venue: Riverfront Crossings Park.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverfront Crossings Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. The Heart Collectors
merging the inspiration of '60s and '70s inspired Americana/Folk, with a distinct Celtic Lilt, The Heart Collectors have spent the last eight years ‘collecting hearts’ of international audiences through heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping jigs, and “Epic Folk” anthems; 6pm potluck/social hour, 7pm all-ages concert; bring lawn chairs; $20-30 suggested donation.
Venue: Ca D'Zan.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ca D'Zan.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Unified Frequencies: Dutchess - Sweez - Professa - The Lost Scout - Allumanis - Cuepid - StarUnie - 14ALL Fam
a night of high-energy EDM; $10-15; for information and tickets, call 563-223-8642.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org.