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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. NIFA SAFECON 2026
LECTURES
thru May 23.
Event Title: NIFA SAFECON 2026. Venue: Quad City International Airport.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Quad Cities International Airport.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; 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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; 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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; 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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Tyrant Wrestling US National Duals
SPORTS
May 23 & 24.
Event Title: Tyrant Wrestling US National Duals. Venue: TBK Bank Sports Complex.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
TBK Band Sports Complex.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Spring 2026 Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
May 22 & 23; purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Overeaters Anonymous
MEETINGS, ETC
on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia, and bulimia; for information, call the church at 563-355-6494.
Event Title: Overeaters Anonymous. Venue: Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.org. Oil Painting with Dave Anderson
VISUAL ARTS
on Saturdays; as students move beyond the beginning principles of oil painting, they will learn the value of composition and how light effects color while applying it to still-life, landscape, and portraits; each class will build upon the last, moving students forward in the art of oil; this class is offered all year round and with your $125-140 purchase you receive four classes beginning the Saturday of your choice; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Oil Painting with Dave Anderson. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Eva Kendall (10am)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Eva Kendall (10am). Venue: Freight House Farmer's Market.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Freight House Farmer's Market.
Adventures in Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
join us for a fun time of adventures through stories; the only thing we require is that you be ready to have fun and go on a journey; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Adventures in Storytime. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. The Tales of Custard the Dragon
THEATRE
a musical journey in which a most unlikely hero finds true courage, based on Ogden Nash’s whimsical stories, directed by Kiera Lynn; scheduled 10am & 1pm performances Tue. Thu., Fri. and Sat. and an evening performance on June 18; $13 ($20 for dinner-and-show on June 18); for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Event Title: The Tales of Custard the Dragon. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Felting with Charlie: Portraits & Landscapes
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Charlie Jakowchuk; hone your needle felting skills by crafting a dimensional picture; choose between a woman with flowing hair or a landscape; create texture and dimension by adding layers of wool; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Felting with Charlie: Portraits & Landscapes. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Free Mystery Kids Movie
MOVIES
no ticket necessary; first come, first served; popcorn, ICEEs, mocktails, and more are available for purchase; the film is rated PG and is about 100 minutes long.
Event Title: Free Mystery Kids Movie. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Good Makers Market: Brittany Sword (11am)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Good Makers Market: Brittany Sword (11am). Venue: Downtown Tipton.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Downtown Tipton.
John Cole Born (11am)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: John Cole Born (11am). Venue: Dead Poet's Espresso.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Dead Poet's Espresso.
Ryan Bizarri (11am)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ryan Bizarri (11am). Venue: The Busted Cup Brewhouse.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
The Busted Cup Brewhouse.
Clothing Giveaway
EVENTS
we have many men's, women's, kid's, coats, sweatshirts and plus size clothes; we also have misc. household items, shoes and books; please park in the parking lot behind the church, use the west/36th St side doors; for information, call 309-786-6925.
Event Title: Clothing Giveaway. Venue: 15th Avenue Christian Church.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
15th Avenue Christian Church.
For more info visit 15thavechristianchurch.org. The Zone (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Zone (noon). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Veggies in Disguise
LECTURES
discover easy ways to add veggies to kid-favorite foods; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Veggies in Disguise. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours
VISUAL ARTS
Sat, & Sun.; tours begin at noon on the hour and half hour; admission to the Studio is free for everyone during regular studio hours courtesy of a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours. Venue: Grant Wood Studio.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Grant Wood Studio.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Dan Mederios (12:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Dan Mederios (12:30pm). Venue: Foundry Food + Tap - Bettendorf.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Foundry Food + Tap - Bettendorf.
Face Carver (12:30pm) - Fifth of Country (3pm) - Chris Avey (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Face Carver (12:30pm) - Fifth of Country (3pm) - Chris Avey (7pm). Venue: Sin's Tavern.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Sin's Tavern.
DKT (1pm) - Too Hype Crew (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: DKT (1pm) - Too Hype Crew (7pm). Venue: Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Fated Fortune (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Fated Fortune (1pm). Venue: Skinny Legs BBQ.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Skinny Legs BBQ.
Jesse Bauman (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jesse Bauman (1pm). Venue: Edison's Gastropub.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Edison's Gastropub.
Small Town Smoke (1pm) - Electric Shock (8pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Small Town Smoke (1pm) - Electric Shock (8pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
Strawberry Blonde Tapping
EVENTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Strawberry Blonde Tapping. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Book Buddies: Spiders
KIDS' STUFF
ages 0-5 join us for a spider-themed storytime and activity; limited to the first 10 participants; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Book Buddies: Spiders. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Menopause: Home Remedies with Dr. Figaro
LECTURES
board certified endocrinologist, Dr. M. Kathleen Figaro will present an information filled program about helpful home remedies for menopause; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Menopause: Home Remedies with Dr. Figaro. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Sean McKee Band (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Sean McKee Band (2pm). Venue: Veterans Memorial Park.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Veterans Memorial Park.
Augustana College 2025 Commencement Ceremony
EVENTS
for information, call 309-764-2001.
Event Title: Augustana College 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra Sextet (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
hear a selection of music featuring women jazz composers and arrangers, performed by women instrumentalists; formed in 2017, the Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra (IWJO) is a jazz big band made up of women musicians from across the state who are dedicated to showcasing, and inspiring the participation of, women and girls in jazz; hear the IWJO Sextet, a six-person jazz combo of teachers and professional musicians, as they perform a program spotlighting the contributions of women to jazz history; IWJO founder Toni LeFebvre, a 2010 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, performs with the sextet; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Eli Traum (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Eli Traum (3pm). Venue: The Copper Cow.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Copper Cow.
Pat Foley (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Pat Foley (4pm). Venue: Jerry's - LeClaire.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Jerry's - LeClaire.
Pat Foley (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Pat Foley (4pm). Venue: Jerry's - LeClaire.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Jerry's - LeClaire.
Talk the Tease
EVENTS
on Saturdays; let’s get tipsy and talk the tease with Danielle Colby.
Event Title: Talk the Tease. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Flatland Ridge - Tangle Creek (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Glovik Community Park.
For more info visit www.musicmaq.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Dueling Pianos (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Dueling Pianos (6pm). Venue: Collette's Live.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Collette's Live.
Levi Craft (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Levi Craft (6pm). Venue: Green Tree Brewery.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Green Tree Brewery.
Tangled Reality (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tangled Reality (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Hillbilly Rockstarz (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Hillbilly Rockstarz (6:30pm). Venue: Lake Carroll Golf Course.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Lake Carroll Golf Course.
The Mamiltons - Strange News - Sorrow Roulette - Abnormal Man (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Mamiltons - Strange News - Sorrow Roulette - Abnormal Man (6:30pm). Venue: Hook's Pub.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Hook's Pub.
The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers
MOVIES
screenings of the new Star Wars installments and the Disney/Pixar smash; $5-10; 6:30pm gates.
Event Title: The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. Alex + Josie
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Alex + Josie. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Burlesque Roulette Karaoke
LIVE MUSIC
on Saturdays; you sing, we dance.
Event Title: Burlesque Roulette Karaoke. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. DMT: A Dave Matthews Tribute
LIVE MUSIC
screening of the Oscar-winning epic; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: DMT: A Dave Matthews Tribute. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Doug Brundies
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Doug Brundies. Venue: Frick's Tap.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Frick's Tap.
Funktastic 5
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Funktastic 5. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Got Your Six
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Got Your Six. Venue: PJ's II.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
PJ's II.
Neil McReynolds
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Neil McReynolds. Venue: Crawford Brew Works.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Crawford Brew Works.
St. Juniper Band
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: St. Juniper Band. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Timber Lake Resort.
TaG: The Dynamic Duo
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: TaG: The Dynamic Duo. Venue: Ol' Midway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ol' Midway Bar & Grill.
The Jelly Fingers
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Jelly Fingers. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
The Jelly Fingers
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Jelly Fingers. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
Wayward Gypsies
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wayward Gypsies. Venue: Manning's Whistle Stop.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Manning's Whistle Stop.
10 of Soul - Night School
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Uniphonics
LIVE MUSIC
concert in the Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings series; free; for information, call 319-337-7944.
Venue: Riverfront Crossings Park.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverfront Crossings Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. 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.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Bettendorf High School Graduation Ceremony
EVENTS
for information, call 309-764-2001.
Event Title: Bettendorf High School Graduation Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. 100 Years of Hank Williams
LIVE MUSIC
Jason Petty performs his tribute to the legendary country musician; $33.08-41.40; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Fiddler on the Roof
THEATRE
musical classic about a small town in Russia, a dairy farmer, and his daughters Fri. Sat. Wed. and 4/29 and 4/30: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Fiddler on the Roof. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Master Class
THEATRE
Terrence McNally's Tony-winning comedy drama explores the life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts master classes for aspiring singers; produced in partnership with Opera Quad Cities, directed by Ron May; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350.
Event Title: Master Class. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. Colona Memorial Festival: Dirt Road Rockers
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Colona Memorial Festival: Dirt Road Rockers. Venue: Downtown Colona.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Downtown Colona.
Daylight Over
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Daylight Over. Venue: Riverside Grille.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Riverside Grille.
Joseph Lee
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Joseph Lee. Venue: Saucy's.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Saucy's.
Royal Pop
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Royal Pop. Venue: Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
The Midwest Goodbyes
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Midwest Goodbyes. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
Stein / Smith / Shead - Gabi Vanek
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Chicago-rooted improvising trio uniting bass clarinetist Jason Stein, double bassist Damon Smith, and percussionist Adam Shead, featuring a set by Gabi Vanek; $10-15; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. The Matt Fuller Band
LIVE MUSIC
a night of live country and Southern rock; free; for information, call 309-506-4924.
Venue: RIBCO.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. Whitney - Lucky Cloud
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the indie rock band formed in Chicago in 2015, featuring a set by Lucky Cloud; $35-40.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Windy City Dueling Pianos
LIVE MUSIC
the performers, hailing from Chicago and from across the Midwest, have decades of dueling piano experience performing in nationally renowned clubs across the Midwest; they play off each other in the traditional “Classic” dueling pianos style that has made these shows so popular; the audience controls the show and decides what songs the entertainers play; $12-15; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit tickets.circa21.com. Class of '82
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Class of '82. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Korey Pepper
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Korey Pepper. Venue: Corner Tap.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Corner Tap.
Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
MOVIES
rooftop screenings of the 2004 Will Ferrell comedy classic.
Event Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Heyzeus
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Heyzeus. Venue: Missipi Brew.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:30 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:30 AM.
Missipi Brew.
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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Tyrant Wrestling US National Duals
SPORTS
May 23 & 24.
Event Title: Tyrant Wrestling US National Duals. Venue: TBK Bank Sports Complex.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
TBK Band Sports Complex.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. North Scott High School Graduation Ceremony
EVENTS
for information, call 309-764-2001.
Event Title: North Scott High School Graduation Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Spectrum Fest w/ Five Bands (11am)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Spectrum Fest w/ Five Bands (11am). Venue: The Spectrum Pub.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Spectrum Pub.
Ecdysiast Bump & Grind Class
DANCE
on Sundays; a weekly class on the art of burlesque.
Event Title: Ecdysiast Bump & Grind Class. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours
VISUAL ARTS
Sat, & Sun.; tours begin at noon on the hour and half hour; admission to the Studio is free for everyone during regular studio hours courtesy of a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center Opening & Tours. Venue: Grant Wood Studio.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Grant Wood Studio.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Boomstick (1pm) - Lacy's Ditch (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Boomstick (1pm) - Lacy's Ditch (7pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
Lewis Knudsen (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Lewis Knudsen (1pm). Venue: Old Oaks Winery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Old Oaks Winery.
Sista & the Mistas (1pm) - Big Hair Mafia (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Sista & the Mistas (1pm) - Big Hair Mafia (7pm). Venue: Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Wayward Gypsies (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wayward Gypsies (1pm). Venue: Copper Mill.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Copper Mill.
Sip & Paint
VISUAL ARTS
you must pre-register for this class at https://www.facebook.com/CreateQuadCities; spend the afternoon getting your creative juices flowing; food and drink specials all day long; for information, call 309-429-3313.
Event Title: Sip & Paint. Venue: Jennie's Boxcar.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Jennie's Boxcar.
For more info visit jenniesboxcar.com. Adrien Guerra (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Adrien Guerra (2pm). Venue: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House.
Angela Meyer (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (2pm). Venue: Buffalo Boondocks.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Buffalo Boondocks.
Doug Brundies (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Doug Brundies (2pm). Venue: Ardon Creek Winery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Ardon Creek Winery.
Georgia Jane Duo (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Georgia Jane Duo (2pm). Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
Jordan Danielsen - Paxton Sherbeyn - Brian Schou (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jordan Danielsen - Paxton Sherbeyn - Brian Schou (2pm). Venue: Tycoga Winery & Distillery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tycoga Winery & Distillery.
Joseph Lee (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Joseph Lee (2pm). Venue: Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Royal Pop (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Royal Pop (2pm). Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
Ryan Koresko (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ryan Koresko (2pm). Venue: Chuck's Tap.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chuck's Tap.
Shaun Easton (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Shaun Easton (2pm). Venue: Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Olathea Creek Vineyard & Winery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Tangled Reality (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tangled Reality (2pm). Venue: Green Tree Brewery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Green Tree Brewery.
Master Class
THEATRE
Terrence McNally's Tony-winning comedy drama explores the life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts master classes for aspiring singers; produced in partnership with Opera Quad Cities, directed by Ron May; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350.
Event Title: Master Class. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. Pleasant Valley High School Graduation Ceremony
EVENTS
for information, call 309-764-2001.
Event Title: Pleasant Valley High School Graduation Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. 303 Band (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: 303 Band (3pm). Venue: Bears Showtown USA.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bears Showtown USA.
The Beaux Band (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Beaux Band (3pm). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
A League of Their Own
MOVIES
screening of the women's-baseball comedy; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: A League of Their Own. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Rambunctious (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rambunctious (4pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Spanish Immersion Hour
EVENTS
on Sundays; practice your Spanish with friends and learn about Latin American Burlesque history.
Event Title: Spanish Immersion Hour. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Fiddler on the Roof
THEATRE
musical classic about a small town in Russia, a dairy farmer, and his daughters Fri. Sat. Wed. and 4/29 and 4/30: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Fiddler on the Roof. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Legally Blonde
MOVIES
screening of the Reese Witherspoon comedy; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Legally Blonde. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Casts - Elliott Bay Towers - Lex Leto (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the ambient project from Joshua Bohnsack, music written for psychedelic therapy, but you can listen to it other times, too; featuring sets by Elliott Bay Towers and Lex Leto; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers
MOVIES
screenings of the new Star Wars installments and the Disney/Pixar smash; $5-10; 6:30pm gates.
Event Title: The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Fair Warning
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Fair Warning. Venue: The Ridge Social Drinkery.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Ridge Social Drinkery.
Just 4 Fun Band
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Just 4 Fun Band. Venue: The Copper Cow.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Copper Cow.
The Forty Twos
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Forty Twos. Venue: The Hangout Arcade.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Hangout Arcade.
Todd Striley & the Noize
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Todd Striley & the Noize. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Timber Lake Resort.
Whiskey Stop Karaoke Showdown
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Whiskey Stop Karaoke Showdown. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. An Evening with Joe Stamm - Jake Stringer
LIVE MUSIC
after more than a decade of writing, performing, and touring, Stamm has honed his storytelling ability to such fine detail, you’d think he was there when you were getting up to no good in your hometown; featuring a set by Jake Stringer; $20-30 suggested donation.
Venue: Ca D'Zan.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ca D'Zan.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Josh Duffee & His Big Band featuring Travis Hosette
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Mike Lester
COMEDY
touring comedian performs in the Tomfoolery on Tremont series; $15.66.
Event Title: Mike Lester. Venue: Renwick Mansion.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Renwick Mansion.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Chantilly Lace featuring Junior Talley
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Chantilly Lace featuring Junior Talley. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Richie Lee & the Fabulous '50s
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Richie Lee & the Fabulous '50s. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Moline High School Graduation Ceremony
EVENTS
for information, call 309-764-2001.
Event Title: Moline High School Graduation Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
MOVIES
rooftop screenings of the 2004 Will Ferrell comedy classic.
Event Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; 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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; 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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; 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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
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.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Tone & Walk
SENIORS
Mon. & Wed.; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Tone & Walk. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. 59th Quad Cities Criterium
EVENTS
enjoy a full day of racing featuring competitive men and women riders from novice to professional.
Event Title: 59th Quad Cities Criterium. Venue: Village of East Davenport.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Village of East Davenport.
For more info visit www.qccrit.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Ugly Quilts
SENIORS
on Mondays; make quilt bed rolls for area homeless; no experience is needed; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Linings Bell Choir
SENIORS
on Mondays; the group practices May thru September; the ability to read music is a practical requirement for joining but previous bell-ringing experience is not required; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Linings Bell Choir. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
CASI (Center Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mah Jongg
SENIORS
Mon. 10am, Tue. 1pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 10:15-11:15am, Thu. 8:45-9:45am; aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms; participants are taught some basic easy-to-learn movements for a fun workout; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Memorial Day Ceremony
EVENTS
the keynote speaker will be Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, Commander of First Army which is based on Rock Island Arsenal; the Veterans Service Organization honor guard will be conducted by Vietnam Veterans of America, Quad City Chapters; the QC Cordbusters and Davenport Central High School Band will perform musical selections throughout the ceremony; the National Anthem will be performed by Ms. Carma Chavez, with an invocation by Rev. Scott Culley, Faith Walk World Outreach Center; additional speeches, a moment of silence, the playing of taps, and a rifle volley will also take place.
Event Title: Memorial Day Ceremony. Venue: Rock Island National Cemetery.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.
Rock Island National Cemetery.
For more info visit home.army.mil. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 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; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Zone (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Zone (noon). Venue: Hawg Dogs.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Hawg Dogs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. SAL Community Services Drop-In
EVENTS
on Mondays; drop-in hours do not require health insurance, and can assist with:
• Accessing childcare for children 6 weeks- 12 years old
• Accessing childcare for non-traditional hours of care, nights and weekends
• Information about how to become a licensed childcare provider
• Information and support with applying for and eligibility for the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (Illinois CCAP)
• Enrollment in our Prevention Initiative program (for children 0-3 years old in Rock Island County)
• Enrollment in our Early Head Start program (for pregnant moms and children birth-age 3 in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties)
• Enrollment in our IDHS home-visiting program (for children 0-5 years old in Rock Island County. IDHS is ideal for parents that may not be working or going to school and don’t necessarily need childcare for their children)
• And more!
no appointment is necessary, participants are helped on a first-come, first-served basis; free; for information call 309…
Event Title: SAL Community Services Drop-In. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Drums Alive
SENIORS
fun, choreographed workouts to music using drumsticks, stability balls, and your own power; the class is done from a sitting position and can be modified for all levels and abilities; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Drums Alive. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chair Zumba
SENIORS
for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Moonshine Run (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Moonshine Run (1pm). Venue: Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Trip Hazard (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Trip Hazard (1pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
Euchre
SENIORS
on Mondays; learn to play for fun and prepare for weekly tournaments; $2-5; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Shuffleboard
SENIORS
on Mondays; join the fun of this low-impact activity providing participants with multiple health benefits as well as an opportunity to get out and socialize; shuffleboard is a Senior Olympic sport, so start your training now; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
LECTURES
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Rock Island City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
Public Comment is held at the beginning of City Council meetings after the Moment of Silence; the allotted time for Public Comment is 30 minutes; if additional time is needed, Public Comment will be extended at the end of the meeting for additional speakers; for information, call 309-732-2012 or e-mail executivemail@rigov.org.
Event Title: Rock Island City Council Meeting. Venue: Rock Island City Hall.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Rock Island City Hall.
For more info visit www.rigov.org. Great River Brewery Game Night
EVENTS
on Mondays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Venue: Great River Brewery.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Adventures in Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
join us for a fun time of adventures through stories; the only thing we require is that you be ready to have fun and go on a journey; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Adventures in Storytime. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com.