Accepting Applications: 2025 Adler Theatre Fund Grant
EVENTS
thru Aug. 29; the Cultural Trust is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Adler Theatre Fund (ATF) Grant, a unique opportunity to bring outstanding performing arts productions to life on the iconic Adler Theatre stage in Davenport, Iowa; this grant uplifts performances that are inclusive, community-driven, and artistically exceptional, with the power to inspire and enrich the Quad Cities' vibrant cultural landscape; we invite you to help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity.
Event Title: Accepting Applications: 2025 Adler Theatre Fund Grant. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit www.theculturaltrust.org. 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Sacred Places
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 1; the exhibit explores sites worldwide and shares the beliefs of young worshippers; featuring images, artifacts, and stories from more than two dozen sites and across various faiths, you’re invited to explore the significance and insights provided by these sacred places; developed by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis; 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; 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: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artists @ SUI: Amplified Rainbow III
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 28; a group show with artworks from participants in the Systems Unlimited Day Program in Iowa City; Monday, Friday, Saturdays 11am-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Artists @ SUI: Amplified Rainbow III. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Bada Maloney & Jagitsch
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 27; exhibit of charcoal drawings and sculpture by Deana Bada Maloney an white pencil drawings by Matt Jagitsch; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bada Maloney & Jagitsch. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Quad City International Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Model Museum
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; this exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the Figge Art Museum’s opening and explores the creative journey behind its design, from Chipperfield’s earliest sketches to the final architectural vision; featuring original drawings, photographs, and models, the display highlights how the architect responded to the riverfront site, the needs of the institution, and the surrounding community; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Model Museum. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 14; characterized by a focus on the effects of light and atmospheric conditions, loose brushstrokes, and often bright colors, Impressionism was the prevalent artistic style in the United States when the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art originated in 1895; through works from the collection, this exhibition explores the unique American re-interpretation of the style that originated in France; the legacy of these American Impressionists continues to inspire painterly artists 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: Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Tuesday, August 26, 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).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Gongoozling with USACE
LECTURES
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Anthony Heddlesten, Civil Engineer, USACE & Josh Hendrix, Geotechnical Engineer, USACE; 2025 is the 250th anniversary of USACE’s founding by General George Washington’s appointment of the first engineer officers on 16 June 1775; following along 2024’s 200th Anniversary of the first regulation to start cleaning up the Mississippi River and the first appropriation to start working on creating navigable waterways, we will explore some USACE history, we will lock through the first lock constructed in the 1930s for the 9-foot channel system (navigation queue permitting) and learn how it operates, we will discuss why the system was built, and we will share about the maintenance and upkeep required to keep it running for over 90 years; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Gongoozling with USACE. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Chair-Based Exercise
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair-Based Exercise. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Line Dancing
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
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).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Memory Circle
EVENTS
jjoin us for crafts, games, activities, conversation, and more; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Memory Circle. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
Tue. & Fri.; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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).
Tuesday, August 26, 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).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Park Vista Camanche Open House
EVENTS
on Tuesdays; with tours of all levels of care and information packets; light refreshments available; free; for information, call 563-447-7447.
Event Title: Park Vista Camanche Open House. Venue: Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche.
For more info visit parkvistaliving.org. Senior Technology Clinic
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; with expert Mike Shinbori; bring your Apple and Android phones, laptops, tablets, and your questions; $3/session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Senior Technology Clinic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Crocheting & Knitting
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; volunteer Donna Curtis will help you make hats, scarves, and mittens for children and the homeless; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Crocheting & Knitting. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Canasta
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Canasta. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Step into Balance
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Step into Balance. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Fixer
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Bernard Malamud's book with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club, winner of the 1967 National Book Award for Fiction and the 1967 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Fixer. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Chair Yoga
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Cribbage
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $1-2; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Cribbage. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
KIDS' STUFF
for grades K-6; this week we will discuss "Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir Graphic Novel"; read it before and come ready to discuss; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Time Warp Tuesday with WonkZilla (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Time Warp Tuesday with WonkZilla (6pm). Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Sacred Sounds with Janel
HEALTH
led by Janel Wenndt; experience deep relaxation and emotional release with the practice of yoga with gongs; $30; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Sacred Sounds with Janel. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Anime Takeover!
KIDS' STUFF
join us as we watch an anime film, have snacks, and socialize with others interested in anime; content will be rated PG13/TV14 (or international equivalent); for ages 11 to 111; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Anime Takeover! Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Tailfins (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
located at 6th Ave. & 11th St.; event in the Tunes in Town summer series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available.
Venue: Downtown DeWitt.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown DeWitt.
Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets in Council Chambers; the formal City Council meeting is held immediately following the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting; for information, call 309-524-2000.
Event Title: Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting. Venue: Moline City Hall.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Moline City Hall.
For more info visit moline.il.us. Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Donovan Gustofson. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Oak Grove Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Music on the Rocks: Jambrella Open Jam w/ Chloe Mae
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-865-2100.
Event Title: Music on the Rocks: Jambrella Open Jam w/ Chloe Mae. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit palacetaverneastmoline.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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:55 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Eernest Schedyder's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Meadhbh Walsh
LIVE MUSIC
an evening with the celebrated folk singer/songwriter and instrumentalist from Cork, Ireland; 6pm potluck, 7pm concert; bring lawn chairs or blankets; $20-30 suggested donation.
Venue: Ca D'Zan.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ca D'Zan.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Riverdale City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month; for information, call 563-355-2511.
Event Title: Riverdale City Council Meeting. Venue: Riverdale City Hall.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverdale City Hall.
For more info visit riverdaleiowa.com. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Glü
THEATRE
premiere of the uplifting musical that proves the perfect bond isn’t always easy to find, but surrounding yourself with good people can certainly hold you up when life pulls you down; directed by Tommy Ranieri, with music by Alexander Sage Oyen and book co-written by Ranieri; scheduled performances; Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Glü. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the board will review legislative actions, administrative items, and contracts; for information, call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.gov.
Event Title: Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Scott County Administrative Center.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Accepting Applications: 2025 Adler Theatre Fund Grant
EVENTS
thru Aug. 29; the Cultural Trust is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Adler Theatre Fund (ATF) Grant, a unique opportunity to bring outstanding performing arts productions to life on the iconic Adler Theatre stage in Davenport, Iowa; this grant uplifts performances that are inclusive, community-driven, and artistically exceptional, with the power to inspire and enrich the Quad Cities' vibrant cultural landscape; we invite you to help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity.
Event Title: Accepting Applications: 2025 Adler Theatre Fund Grant. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit www.theculturaltrust.org. 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Sacred Places
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 1; the exhibit explores sites worldwide and shares the beliefs of young worshippers; featuring images, artifacts, and stories from more than two dozen sites and across various faiths, you’re invited to explore the significance and insights provided by these sacred places; developed by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis; 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; 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: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artists @ SUI: Amplified Rainbow III
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 28; a group show with artworks from participants in the Systems Unlimited Day Program in Iowa City; Monday, Friday, Saturdays 11am-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Artists @ SUI: Amplified Rainbow III. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Bada Maloney & Jagitsch
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 27; exhibit of charcoal drawings and sculpture by Deana Bada Maloney an white pencil drawings by Matt Jagitsch; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bada Maloney & Jagitsch. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Quad City International Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Model Museum
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; this exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the Figge Art Museum’s opening and explores the creative journey behind its design, from Chipperfield’s earliest sketches to the final architectural vision; featuring original drawings, photographs, and models, the display highlights how the architect responded to the riverfront site, the needs of the institution, and the surrounding community; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Model Museum. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 14; characterized by a focus on the effects of light and atmospheric conditions, loose brushstrokes, and often bright colors, Impressionism was the prevalent artistic style in the United States when the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art originated in 1895; through works from the collection, this exhibition explores the unique American re-interpretation of the style that originated in France; the legacy of these American Impressionists continues to inspire painterly artists 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: Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 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).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
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).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Grief Support Group
SENIORS
on the 4th Wed. of the month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Grief Support Group. Venue: Family Restaurant.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Family Restaurant.
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. T'ai Chi Ch'un
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; $24-48; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: T'ai Chi Ch'un. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
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).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group)
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; $1 per meeting plus national membership dues; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group). Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Lunch & Learn: Milan Chamber of Commerce Tour & Tasting
LECTURES
meet in the lobby at 11:30am for a 30-minute tour of the facility, then convene in the test kitchen for a complimentary burger bar by Braveheart and other delicious items; for information and to RSVP, call 309-737-7927.
Event Title: Lunch & Learn: Milan Chamber of Commerce Tour & Tasting. Venue: Performance Foodservice.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Performance Foodservice.
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).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; $4-8; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Cookies & Chat
EVENTS
Scott County soil & water commissioner Tracey Kuehl will hold a “Cookies and Chat” discussion; she will discuss local events and answer questions Scott County residents may have; cookies will be served, and all Scott County residents are invited.
Event Title: Cookies & Chat. Venue: Maysville Fire Dept.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Maysville Fire Dept.
The Library Book
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Susan Orlean's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Library Book. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mary Poppins
THEATRE
Tony-winning family musical based on the Oscar-winning Disney classic about a magical British governess; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 7/9 and 7/10: 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: Mary Poppins. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Banana Split Bar
EVENTS
all donations with go to the Alzheimer's Association; for information, call 309-752-9711.
Event Title: Banana Split Bar. Venue: Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche.
For more info visit parkvistaliving.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
LECTURES
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Glü
THEATRE
premiere of the uplifting musical that proves the perfect bond isn’t always easy to find, but surrounding yourself with good people can certainly hold you up when life pulls you down; directed by Tommy Ranieri, with music by Alexander Sage Oyen and book co-written by Ranieri; scheduled performances; Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Glü. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Bunco
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The God of the Woods
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Liz Moore's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The God of the Woods. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Gaming
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; join us for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work (Miss Amber says “Good luck to you on that.”); tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns also welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Gaming. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Auditions for Ages 7-10: Ballet Quad Cities' The Nutcracker
DANCE
seeking community cast members for the annual Adler Theatre productions of Tchaikovsky's holiday ballet, running December 13 and 14; pre-registration is required, possible callbacks TBA; for information, call 309-786-2677.
Event Title: Auditions for Ages 7-10: Ballet Quad Cities' The Nutcracker. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities Studio.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Ballet Quad Cities Studio.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Sean Something and Joshua Mutant Split Release Show (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Sean Something and Joshua Mutant Split Release Show (5pm). Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Evening Bingo
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo, $10 card pack minimum purchase; cash prizes for each game, progressive Jackpot; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Evening Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Auditions for Ages 11 & Up: Ballet Quad Cities' The Nutcracker
DANCE
seeking community cast members for the annual Adler Theatre productions of Tchaikovsky's holiday ballet, running December 13 and 14; pre-registration is required, possible callbacks TBA; for information, call 309-786-2677.
Event Title: Auditions for Ages 11 & Up: Ballet Quad Cities' The Nutcracker. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities Studio.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Ballet Quad Cities Studio.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Recent Releases
MOVIES
see movies fresh from the theater with free popcorn and drinks; movies are announced one week from the date of the screening; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Recent Releases. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Intuitive Painting with Atticus
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Atticus Norman; students will be encouraged to get out of their mind and into their body, creating their own unique masterpiece by allowing their paint to simply flow onto their canvas; there are no right or wrong techniques within this class; only the chance to experiment and play with your chosen imagery, shapes, and colors; $15; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Intuitive Painting with Atticus. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Davenport City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Committee of the Whole meeting, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council meeting; the City Council will from time-to-time have special meetings or work sessions as needed; for information, call 563-326-7711 or e-mail contactus@davenportiowa.com.
Event Title: Davenport City Council Meeting. Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
For more info visit www.davenportiowa.com. Lilly Hiatt
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Nashville-based country rocker and daughter of singer/songwriter John Hiatt; $26.45.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Doug Brundies (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Doug Brundies (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wild Abandon: a Native Roots Yard in the City
LECTURES
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Rita Rawson, Master Gardener, Master Conservationist, Certified Herbalist; experience a Native Roots Yard where nature is at its best; this yard is a certified Monarch Waystation, certified Wildlife Habitat, and certified Pollinator Habitat; have your plant identification app ready on your phone; stairs and uneven ground; meeting address will be provided to ticket holders; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Wild Abandon: a Native Roots Yard in the City. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Ioannis Alexakis (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert in the 2025 Music on the Move series; bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music in an intimate setting in our beautiful area parks and other locations around the Iowa City area; free.
Venue: Chauncey Swan Park.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Chauncey Swan Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Two Bit Maniac (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
an event in the West Liberty Area Arts Council's Summer Concert Series; classic rock, blues, and jazz covers; seating available, lawn chairs welcome; free; for information, call Monica Leo at 319-627-2487 or email monica@puppetspuppets.com.
Venue: Ron-de-Voo Park.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ron-de-Voo Park.
Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. V for Vendetta
MOVIES
an event in the Folksofia series; free community film screening of the Wachowskis' action thriller and a reading discussion with philosophical themes hosted by Augustana College's Deke Gould PhD (Huemer, 2013's “The Problem of Political Authority”_; 6:30pm informal discussion, 7pm screening, 9pm post-screening discussion; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: V for Vendetta. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Glü
THEATRE
premiere of the uplifting musical that proves the perfect bond isn’t always easy to find, but surrounding yourself with good people can certainly hold you up when life pulls you down; directed by Tommy Ranieri, with music by Alexander Sage Oyen and book co-written by Ranieri; scheduled performances; Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Glü. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Mary Poppins
THEATRE
Tony-winning family musical based on the Oscar-winning Disney classic about a magical British governess; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 7/9 and 7/10: 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: Mary Poppins. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Accepting Applications: 2025 Adler Theatre Fund Grant
EVENTS
thru Aug. 29; the Cultural Trust is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Adler Theatre Fund (ATF) Grant, a unique opportunity to bring outstanding performing arts productions to life on the iconic Adler Theatre stage in Davenport, Iowa; this grant uplifts performances that are inclusive, community-driven, and artistically exceptional, with the power to inspire and enrich the Quad Cities' vibrant cultural landscape; we invite you to help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity.
Event Title: Accepting Applications: 2025 Adler Theatre Fund Grant. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit www.theculturaltrust.org. 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. 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, August 28, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Sacred Places
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 1; the exhibit explores sites worldwide and shares the beliefs of young worshippers; featuring images, artifacts, and stories from more than two dozen sites and across various faiths, you’re invited to explore the significance and insights provided by these sacred places; developed by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis; 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; 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: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, August 28, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Artists @ SUI: Amplified Rainbow III
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 28; a group show with artworks from participants in the Systems Unlimited Day Program in Iowa City; Monday, Friday, Saturdays 11am-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Artists @ SUI: Amplified Rainbow III. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.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, August 28, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Model Museum
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; this exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the Figge Art Museum’s opening and explores the creative journey behind its design, from Chipperfield’s earliest sketches to the final architectural vision; featuring original drawings, photographs, and models, the display highlights how the architect responded to the riverfront site, the needs of the institution, and the surrounding community; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Model Museum. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 14; characterized by a focus on the effects of light and atmospheric conditions, loose brushstrokes, and often bright colors, Impressionism was the prevalent artistic style in the United States when the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art originated in 1895; through works from the collection, this exhibition explores the unique American re-interpretation of the style that originated in France; the legacy of these American Impressionists continues to inspire painterly artists 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: Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 2025, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Gongoozling with USACE
LECTURES
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Anthony Heddlesten, Civil Engineer, USACE & Josh Hendrix, Geotechnical Engineer, USACE; 2025 is the 250th anniversary of USACE’s founding by General George Washington’s appointment of the first engineer officers on 16 June 1775; following along 2024’s 200th Anniversary of the first regulation to start cleaning up the Mississippi River and the first appropriation to start working on creating navigable waterways, we will explore some USACE history, we will lock through the first lock constructed in the 1930s for the 9-foot channel system (navigation queue permitting) and learn how it operates, we will discuss why the system was built, and we will share about the maintenance and upkeep required to keep it running for over 90 years; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Gongoozling with USACE. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. 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, August 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Park Vista Open House
EVENTS
on Thursdays; with tours of all levels of care and information packets; light refreshments available; free; for information, call 309-752-9711.
Event Title: Park Vista Open House. Venue: Park Vista Retirement Center.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Park Vista Retirement Center - East Moline.
For more info visit parkvistaliving.org. 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Glü
THEATRE
premiere of the uplifting musical that proves the perfect bond isn’t always easy to find, but surrounding yourself with good people can certainly hold you up when life pulls you down; directed by Tommy Ranieri, with music by Alexander Sage Oyen and book co-written by Ranieri; scheduled performances; Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Glü. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Chess
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $1/session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chess. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. ImpactLife Blood Drive
HEALTH
please eat before donating and bring a photo ID; appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome; to schedule an appointment, call 800-747-5401.
Event Title: ImpactLife Blood Drive. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
KIDS' STUFF
for grades K-6; this week we will discuss "Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir Graphic Novel"; read it before and come ready to discuss; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Role Playing
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; enjoy our favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, August 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Amateur Paint Night
KIDS' STUFF
online pre-registration required; all levels of painters are invited; we’ll follow along with the Art Sherpa’s instructional video, painting “Hydrangea Coast"; all supplies provided free, ages 10+ recommended for painting difficulty; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Amateur Paint Night. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Levi Craft (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
with Schaab's Street Eats food truck and the KT Permanent Jewelry pop-up shop.
Event Title: Levi Craft (6pm). Venue: Jimmie O's Saloon.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jimmie O's Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Basic Printer - Deth Rali - Drug Warp (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Nashville-based glitchpop musician, featuring sets by Deth Rali and Drug Warp; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Katie & the Honky Tonks (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
an event in the 2025 Maquoketa Summer Concert Series; with 5:30pm food trucks; treats for a freewill donation to one of our sponsors; family-friendly' bring lawn chairs. (seating/standing will be on pavement in Main Street and its sidewalks); free.
Venue: Downtown Maquoketa.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Maquoketa.
For more info visit www.musicmaq.com. Future Now Closing Celebration
VISUAL ARTS
join us as we contemplate why shoes matter, what they reveal about us, and how designs are reshaping footwear's future in the closing celebration for the exhibition; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now Closing Celebration. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. DJ Clinic
LECTURES
K1NG SUPR3M3 is bringing his gear to Fairmount for a beginner DJ Clinic showing the ins and outs of a standard controller and software; he'll showcase beat matching, tempo changing, fading, mixing, and how to use your EQ; he'll also showcase simple but effective techniques to get your sets up to speed quickly; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: DJ Clinic. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Virtual Event: Understanding Sustainable Investing and How It Relates to You Jake Barnett
LECTURES
led by Jake Barnett; better understand the current landscape for sustainable investing and how to ask the "right" questions; $10; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Understanding Sustainable Investing and How It Relates to You Jake Barnett. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Half Catholic - chrash (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the inaugural Sounds of the Village summer-concert series; bring lawn chairs and blankets; bring your own food and drinks.
Venue: College Square Park.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
College Square Park.
For more info visit www.cambridgeil.org. Christ’s Family Church Downtown Davenport Launch Event
EVENTS
the weekly gatherings will feature engaging conversations, opportunities to build meaningful friendships, and practical encouragement for navigating college life; by partnering with 392 Caffé the ministry aims to provide a comfortable and accessible meeting place in the heart of downtown Davenport; all college students are welcome to attend; for information, call 563-351-4041.
Event Title: Christ’s Family Church Downtown Davenport Launch Event. Venue: 392 Caffé.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
392 Caffe.
Fair Warning
LIVE MUSIC
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting
VISUAL ARTS
learn the basics of using the Library's laser for engraving and cutting; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Intro to Laser Engraving and Cutting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Don Gustofson Jazz
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Don Gustofson Jazz. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic & Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic & Karaoke Night. Venue: The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo. Venue: Racers Edge.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Racers Edge.
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Hawkeye Drumline (8pm) - Goose (8:20pm)
LIVE MUSIC
the Fall Welcome Concert; this American rock band brings together indie hooks, sprawling improvisation, and driving rhythm to capture the ears of its dedicated and ever-growing fanbase; 6:30pm gathering 8pm Hawkeye Drumline, 8:20 Goose concert; free; for information, call 800-426-2437.
Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. DIZGO - Goose Afterparty
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: DIZGO - Goose Afterparty. Venue: Gabe's.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 9:00 PM – Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com.