Chilly Days Donation Drive
EVENTS
thru Oct. 31; let’s come together and do all we can to ensure that no one has to be without warm winter gear or personal care items through the upcoming months; join Moline Public Library as we show our care for our community through donations to our local shelters; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Chilly Days Donation Drive. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
KIDS' STUFF
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
KIDS' STUFF
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
KIDS' STUFF
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Paleontological Resources at Effigy Mounds National Monument
LECTURES
join Dr. Justin Tweet, Paleontology Program Paleontologist and Scientist in Park intern E Vigil, to learn more about research and preservation of paleontological resources in the park; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Paleontological Resources at Effigy Mounds National Monument. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Dec. 22; CRIFF welcomes films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art); $25-65 registration; for information, e-mail info@crifm.org.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Animal Armor
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 15; learn about the evolution of armor in dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and see larger than life invertebrates from 540 million years ago, armored fish replicas from 380 million years ago – even a full-scale replica of the giant crocodilian Deinosuchus; a traveling exhibit from Gaston Design; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
VISUAL ARTS
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Dreams and Reflections of Flower Worlds
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 25; exhibit of Narciso Meneses Elizalde’s collection of colorful polymer clay sculptures celebrating Mesoamerican Indigenous values, cosmovisions, and the ritual specialists who sustain them; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Dreams and Reflections of Flower Worlds. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Stewards of Our Story: A Legacy of Leadership at the University of Dubuque
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 31; the display includes presidential portraits and an array of images showcasing UD’s evolving campus – all reminders of the rich tradition and enduring Mission that continue to shape who UD is today; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Stewards of Our Story: A Legacy of Leadership at the University of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Works by Max Whitmarsh
VISUAL ARTS
thru Nov. 2; exhibition of a "ghostie" series, the artist having grown up coming to Rozz-Tox horror-film screenings hosted by her dad Jason; Wed.-Fri. 5pm-midnight, Sat. 10am-midnight, Sun. 10am-3pm; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Works by Max Whitmarsh. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
on Thursdays; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance rhythms; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. National Bat Week
EVENTS
thru Oct. 24; learn about bats, bat conservation, and do a craft during normal visitor center hours; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: National Bat Week. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monoment.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Card Embroidery
SENIORS
on Thursdays; learn how to create fun embroidery greeting cards; $2-4, plus $10 starter kit for first class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Card Embroidery. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Music & Movement
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5; we'll be singing and dancing and exploring other musical activities with playtime after; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Music & MOvement. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Niabi Zoo Free Admission Days
EVENTS
Tue.-Fri. thru Oct. 24; guests must still pay for parking, rides, fee, food, et cetera; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Niabi Zoo Free Admission Days. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Lapsit Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; a special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups; emphasis will be on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Lapsit Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Coffee & Conversations
SENIORS
every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month; meet neighbors and create community; coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided; this program is aimed to provide social connection and entertainment for retirement-aged community members; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Coffee & Conversations. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Line Dancing
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $2/member, membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Monster Mash @ Main
KIDS' STUFF
you’ll marvel at our monster stories and songs, you’ll be amazed by our monster crafts and games, and you’ll be astonished by our cauldron punch; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Monster Mash @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Death and the Psychologist
LECTURES
presented by Dr. Jayne Rose, professor emerita of psychology; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider subjects related to death, dying and mortality through four distinct lenses: anthropology, art, poetry, and psychology; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Death and the Psychologist. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Chess
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $1/session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chess. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Book Club w/ "Goosebumps the Haunted Mask": Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
KIDS' STUFF
kids discuss R.L. Stine's book; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Book Club w/ "Goosebumps the Haunted Mask": Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Kids Craft Series: Monster Wreath
KIDS' STUFF
hang out and learn to make something new; best suited to kids 7+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Kids Craft Series: Monster Wreath. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teen Role Playing
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; teens enjoy their favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Tween Role Playing Group
KIDS' STUFF
get ready to face your nightmares with Dread; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tween Role Playing Group. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Q&A and Reception for Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
VISUAL ARTS
held in conjunction with the exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Q&A and Reception for Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Milan Chamber's Annual Trunk-or-Treat
EVENTS
held in the parking lot; local businesses are transforming their trunks into haunted havens, candy stations, and fun-filled stops for trick-or-treaters; dress up in your coolest, spookiest, or silliest costume and bring a big candy bag, because you're gonna need it; rain date - October 25.
Event Title: Milan Chamber's Annual Trunk-or-Treat. Venue: The Camden Centre.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
The Camden Centre.
For more info visit www.milanilchamber.org. Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
activities may include voting on actions and conducting public hearings; for information, call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.gov.
Event Title: Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting. Venue: Scott County Administrative Center.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Wednesday Window Lamps
KIDS' STUFF
Addams Family fans, chat about the new season and craft a disgustingly adorable Wednesday Window Lamp; ages 8+ recommended for minor hot-glue use; registration opens Oct 1; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Wednesday Window Lamps. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Tommy Pickett Jr. & Friends (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tommy Pickett Jr. & Friends (6pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Family Storytime: Ghooosts!
KIDS' STUFF
recommended for ages 6-11; join us for spirited stories all about ghosts and you may even be able to take a ghost home with you limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Ghooosts! Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Stretchy Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
explore the magic of storytime through movement and music with this month’s theme: spooky; for ages 3-6 with an adult in the Children's Program Room; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Stretchy Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Scholar Talk: Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
learn more about cats with this scholar talk, featuring Dr. Amy Freund and Dr. Michael Yonan; this program is being held in conjunction with the "Cats!" exhibition that is currently on view; 5pm Figge bar open with food available (no cards), 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Scholar Talk: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Totes McGotes (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Totes McGotes (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tales for Tots
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Unusual Jobs: Meet a Yoga Therapist
KIDS' STUFF
learn about what it takes to become a Yoga Therapist; find out more about this fascinating occupation, the scope of practice, and training required to take part in this career; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Unusual Jobs: Meet a Yoga Therapist. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Pride in Memory
LECTURES
the mission of Quad Cities Pride in Memory is to document and preserve the local LGBTQ+ history of the Quad Cities area and to provide educational opportunities for the publi; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Pride in Memory. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Making of the Tractor Wars
LITERARY ARTS
join the Moline Public Library and the Moline Preservation Society in welcoming Neil Dahlstrom as he shares an overview of his book Tractor Wars, highlighting the research, writing, and publishing process, and the book's evolution into a PBS documentary; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Making of the Tractor Wars. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends. Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:55 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Cirque Mechanics: Tilt
EVENTS
inspired by modern circus, the show finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American industrial ingenuity; $35.16-45.56; for information and tickets, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Cirque Mechanics: Tilt. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Vietnam Travelogue
LECTURES
Mark Coffield is a photographer and author, born and raised in West Virginia, and now living in Vietnam; he's published two books: "20 Months of Street and Travel Photography in Vietnam" and "The Next 20 Months of Street and Travel Photography in Vietnam"; he'll give us a photographic tour of the country, and share some of his experiences living as an American expat in Vietnam; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Vietnam Travelogue. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Dylan Doyle
LIVE MUSIC
from a young age, Dylan Doyle has been turning heads with his unique musical interpretations that lie somewhere between R&B, Americana, and fun; 6pm potluck, 7pm concert; $20-30 suggested donation.
Venue: Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Portrait Painting Demonstration with Lisa Towers
VISUAL ARTS
this demonstration will be open to the public with seats reserved for students enrolled in the Oct. 24-26 workshop; Lisa Towers has been teaching art for almost 30 years; she learned the craft of portrait painting from Michael Shane Neal, protégé of Everett Raymond Kinstler (painter of American presidents).
Event Title: Portrait Painting Demonstration with Lisa Towers. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Kelsey Cook
COMEDY
at 7:30 & 9:30pm; the comedian shares personal stories that are equal parts embarrassing, shocking, and hysterical on her "The Happy Hour Tour"; $10-20; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Kelsey Cook. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. The FAQ!? A Quiz Show
COMEDY
the QCs' comedy game show hosted by Andrew King; featuring contestants Maggie Driscal, Preston Owen Miller Sr. (K1NG Supr3m3), and Kelly Lao (returning champion); $8 at the door; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: The FAQ!? A Quiz Show. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Kelsey Cook
COMEDY
at 7:30 & 9:30pm; the comedian shares personal stories that are equal parts embarrassing, shocking, and hysterical on her "The Happy Hour Tour"; $10-20; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Kelsey Cook. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Chilly Days Donation Drive
EVENTS
thru Oct. 31; let’s come together and do all we can to ensure that no one has to be without warm winter gear or personal care items through the upcoming months; join Moline Public Library as we show our care for our community through donations to our local shelters; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Chilly Days Donation Drive. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
KIDS' STUFF
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
KIDS' STUFF
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
KIDS' STUFF
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Dec. 22; CRIFF welcomes films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art); $25-65 registration; for information, e-mail info@crifm.org.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Animal Armor
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 15; learn about the evolution of armor in dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and see larger than life invertebrates from 540 million years ago, armored fish replicas from 380 million years ago – even a full-scale replica of the giant crocodilian Deinosuchus; a traveling exhibit from Gaston Design; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of woven artworks by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Artificial and Still: Woven Works on Paper. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Morrisey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Day of the Dead
VISUAL ARTS
thru Nov. 30; explore how we celebrate and remember the lives of our lost loved ones through collective traditions, artmaking, and storytelling that are integral parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Day, Dia de los Muertos; a mobile audio tour, in-gallery activities, altar display, and Catrinas in the galleries will all be a part of the ongoing celebration; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Dreams and Reflections of Flower Worlds
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 25; exhibit of Narciso Meneses Elizalde’s collection of colorful polymer clay sculptures celebrating Mesoamerican Indigenous values, cosmovisions, and the ritual specialists who sustain them; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Dreams and Reflections of Flower Worlds. Venue: Public Space One Northside Gallery.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Public Space One Northside Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far)
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 12; exhibit of works by Cheryl Jacobsen; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Lettering and Assemblage: (things I love, my art so far). Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; free.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; 80 years after her death, the work of German printmaker Käthe Kollwitz continues to strike an emotional chord in the eyes of modern viewers; her expressionist works often dealt with themes of the working class, women, grief, and violence. Her prints highlighted themes of social justice which still feel relevant today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Powerful: The Art of Käthe Kollwitz. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Stewards of Our Story: A Legacy of Leadership at the University of Dubuque
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 31; the display includes presidential portraits and an array of images showcasing UD’s evolving campus – all reminders of the rich tradition and enduring Mission that continue to shape who UD is today; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Stewards of Our Story: A Legacy of Leadership at the University of Dubuque. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 5; a juried group exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic artists in our region; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Works by Max Whitmarsh
VISUAL ARTS
thru Nov. 2; exhibition of a "ghostie" series, the artist having grown up coming to Rozz-Tox horror-film screenings hosted by her dad Jason; Wed.-Fri. 5pm-midnight, Sat. 10am-midnight, Sun. 10am-3pm; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Works by Max Whitmarsh. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. National Bat Week
EVENTS
thru Oct. 24; learn about bats, bat conservation, and do a craft during normal visitor center hours; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: National Bat Week. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monoment.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Quad Cities Builders and Remodelers Association (QCBR) 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
EVENTS
participants will enjoy one flight of 15 stations with 100 targets; $149 per person – register as an induvial or for a team of 2, 3 or 4; the day will include a light breakfast upon arrival, then 3 drink tickets for after the shoot along with a great lunch; the day will also have amazing prizes, plus, a 50/50 Cash Drawing which support our Student Trades programs; you can bring your own gun or rent one; golf carts can be rented or you are able to bring your own cart or ATV to the range; sponsorships are available to promote your business; reservations are required by October 17; for information and to register, contact the Quad Cities Builders and Remodelers Association at 563-441-5692 or mpeiffer@qcbr.org.
Event Title: Quad Cities Builders and Remodelers Association (QCBR) 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot. Venue: Bi-State Sportsman's Association.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
Bi-State Sportsman's Association.
For more info visit qcbr.org. Portrait Painting Workshop with Lisa Towers
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; in this three-and-a-half day workshop you will learn what goes into the creation of a successful portrait, from setting up the model (clothing/posing/lighting), to completing up to a 20 X 24 inch oil or pastel portrait; focus will be on a combination of indirect and direct painting techniques with a limited palette; Lisa will demonstrate the technique on the evening before the workshop begins, Thursday, October 16 at 7pm in the VOICES studio; this demonstration will be open to the public with seats reserved for students enrolled in
the workshop; during the workshop, students will begin by sketching the composition in thumbnail and full size to transfer to the canvas or sanded paper; options available for beginning students as well as more advanced students; work will be created in front of the model for the most part, but when she is not present, student artists will be able to work from their photos of the model; a supply list will be provided upon registration.
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Event Title: Portrait Painting Workshop with Lisa Towers. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Golden Tones Chorus Practice
SENIORS
on Fridays; sing along to some classical memories; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Niabi Zoo Free Admission Days
EVENTS
Tue.-Fri. thru Oct. 24; guests must still pay for parking, rides, fee, food, et cetera; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Niabi Zoo Free Admission Days. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Quarterly Book Sale
EVENTS
bag up great deals on books and other items; unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation; fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Stories @ Main
KIDS' STUFF
on Fridays; jump, shake, and shimmy the sillies; we’ll have stories, songs, and fun; all ages welcome, best for children ages 1 to 5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Coloring
SENIORS
on Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Adult Coloring. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
Mon.-Wed. & Fri.; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance rhythms; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba Gold
SENIORS
on Fridays; $3/class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba Gold. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre
SENIORS
on Fridays; bring your theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater group and step into the spotlight with other senior performers in locally written plays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Time
KIDS' STUFF
come along with Miss Ashe for a Storytime adventure followed by a sensory activity aimed towards ages 0-PreK; we’ll be making a witch’s brew as we make Bubble Art Cauldrons; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Toddler Time. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Randy Leasman (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
a Brown Bag Lunch concert with the songwriting musician and educator from the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; $4-8; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Afternoon Bingo
SENIORS
on Fridays; with 25 and 50 cent cards; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Afternoon Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, October 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Cooking with Catalina: Sopes
LECTURES
join Catalina as she cooks up a traditional Mexican dish; this time it will be Sopes. S; se’ll be sharing her recipes and showing us how it’s done; limited to the first 20 participants; no registration necessary; sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Cooking with Catalina: Sopes. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Doug Brundies (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Doug Brundies (4pm). Venue: Edison's Gastropub.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Edison's Gastropub.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
VISUAL ARTS
Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Join The Journey New Kingdom Trailriders Annual Fundraiser: Angela Meyer (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
playing for the event's cocktail hour at 5pm.
Event Title: Join The Journey New Kingdom Trailriders Annual Fundraiser: Angela Meyer (5pm). Venue: New Kingdom Trailriders.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
New Kingdom Trailriders.
Trunk or Treat Night w/ Hotel Transylvania
MOVIES
come in costume to Trunk or Treat before the screening of the animated family comedy; with free train rides and a cull concession stand; 5:30pm gates, 7pm movie; free.
Event Title: Trunk or Treat Night w/ Hotel Transylvania. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. Adrian Guerra (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
performing hits en Español; a free event in the Acoustic Fridays series.
Event Title: Adrian Guerra (6pm). Venue: Baja Tacos and Shots.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Baja Tacos & Shots.
Rob and Gary of the Night People (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rob and Gary of the Night People (6pm). Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tours
MUSEUMS
on Fridays and Saturdays; meet in the lobby, and join us as we take a walk through downtown and learn many of the eerie and captivating stories of mysterious happenings in the city, including a string of murders at a barbershop, a fire at a mental hospital, apparitions at City Hall, seances at Palmer College and a death at the Germania Hotel; Davenport has a history of nefarious and paranormal events since its establishment in 1836; this updated version of the tour will not only creep you out but help you to learn more about the stories that comprise the city's history; $20; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Candlelight was created with the aim of making music more accessible by bringing it to unexpected and intimate venues, offering a visually stunning and approachable experience; since its launch, it has hosted thousands of concerts in over 150 cities around the world, including London, New York, Madrid, Sydney, and Paris.
Venue: First Congregational Church - Moline.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
First Congregational Church - Moline.
For more info visit feverup.com. Quad City Karaoke Championship (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Quad City Karaoke Championship (6:30pm). Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Halloween Music Bingo
EVENTS
for information, call 309-429-3313.
Event Title: Halloween Music Bingo. Venue: Jennie's Boxcar.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jennie's Boxcar.
For more info visit jenniesboxcar.com. Dukes & Boots
DANCE
on Fridays; join Steppin’ With Heather as she teaches some of the most popular line dances; ost dance lessons, we will have a live DJ or band from 9PM- close that will continue on the dancing fun.
Event Title: Dukes & Boots. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Sinners
MOVIES
a screening in the Orpheum After Dark Fright Film Fest; tickets are $5 and include popcorn; tickets will be available at the door only starting 30 minutes before the movie time; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Sinners. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Juan Wauters - The Silkies
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the alternative/indie singer/songwriter and guitarist ; $23.81.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Kris Lager Big Band
LIVE MUSIC
for more than two decades, Nebraska's Lager, a Lincoln native now rooted in Omaha, has crisscrossed the nation as a true musical journeyman, distributing his emotionally rich, genre-blending sound to anyone and everyone willing to listen; 6pm potluck & social hour, 7pm concert; $25-35 suggested donation.
Venue: Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Dare to Dream Jr.: A Disney Musical Revue
THEATRE
celebrate 100 years of Disney music with the largest production in Young Footliters history; this breathtaking musical revue features inspiring songs from dozens of your favorite Disney films, performed by a cast of 100 Young Footliters, directed by Evan Hilsabeck; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $16-21; for information, call 319-248-9370.
Event Title: Dare to Dream Jr.: A Disney Musical Revue. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. The Rocky Horror Show
THEATRE
do the Time Warp again with the Speakeasy's annual presentation of the cult-classic sci-fi/horror-comedy classic; 6 & 7pm shows for ages 18 & older, 11pm shows for ages 21 & older; $30-35, prop bags for sale at the door; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit tickets.circa21.com. ComedySportz Quad Cities
COMEDY
on Fridays and Saturdays; the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad City Storm vs. Evansville Thunderbolts
SPORTS
professional minor-league ice-hockey game; $18-48; for information and tickets, call 309-277-1364.
Event Title: Quad City Storm vs. Evansville Thunderbolts. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:10 PM – 10:10 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit quadcitystorm.com. Augustana Jazz Ensembles
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-794-7306.
Venue: Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit augustana.edu. Barb Bailey
LIVE MUSIC
with her rich, sophisticated voice and delightful humor, Barb captivates audiences as she shares songs and stories from her remarkable life, from her humble beginnings as an abandoned child to her glamorous years in Hollywood; for information, call 815-275-1958.
Venue: Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.
For more info visit www.savannamuseum.org. Jeremy Denk
LIVE MUSIC
the pianist performs J.S. Bach's Partitas for Keyboard; $10-25; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Blithe Spirit
THEATRE
Noël Coward's classic drawing-room comedy about a London house haunting, directed by Grey White; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Blithe Spirit. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Come from Away
THEATRE
Tony-winning musical about the period when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to a tiny Newfoundland airstrip on September 11, 2001; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 9/10 and 9/11; 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; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Come from Away. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Eureka Day
THEATRE
Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning comedy about a mumps outbreak and vaccination skeptics, directed by Kathleen Johnson; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-259-7099.
Event Title: Eureka Day. Venue: Riverside Theatre.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. The Thanksgiving Play
THEATRE
Larissa FastHorse's satirical comedy about four well-meaning but culturally insensitive theatre artists, directed by Alexander Richardson; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $18; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350.
Event Title: The Thanksgiving Play. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. Alex + Josie
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Alex + Josie. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Funktastic 5
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Funktastic 5. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Zone
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Zone. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Beetlejuice Trivia
EVENTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Beetlejuice Trivia. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Camp Regret Record Release Show
LIVE MUSIC
a special performance of the album from front to back, with DJ sets by Running Man before and after the band; $10-15, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Richie Lee & the Fabulous '50s - Adriane Hall
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Richie Lee & the Fabulous '50s - Adriane Hall. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
LIVE MUSIC
the Halloween program has been carefully curated to pay tribute to the spooky, the fantastical, and the supernatural; highlights include Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns, Funeral March of a Marionette by Charles Gounod, and the second movement of Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8, all known for their dramatic tones and dark ambiance.
Venue: First Congregational Church - Moline.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
First Congregational Church - Moline.
For more info visit feverup.com. The Rocky Horror Show
THEATRE
do the Time Warp again with the Speakeasy's annual presentation of the cult-classic sci-fi/horror-comedy classic; 6 & 8pm shows for ages 18 & older, 11pm shows for ages 21 & older; $30-35, prop bags for sale at the door; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:00 PM – Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1:00 AM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit tickets.circa21.com.