Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. A Very Serious Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; exhibition of new sculptural and wearable works by Justin Scroggins; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: A Very Serious Art Show. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Public Space One North Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. 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.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; Alternating Currents and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists and muralists for the 2025 Alternating Currents Mural Fest, a vibrant public art initiative bringing large-scale murals to downtown Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island this August; five artists or artist teams will be selected to create murals on five separate walls, each receiving a $5,000 stipend for their work; artists have creative freedom over their design, theme and color palette, with final approval from project partners and property owners; wall preparation, lodging, and festival hospitality access will be provided; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Children's Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; ages 4-12 can submit one original work of Pixel Art; winners will be determined by a popular vote open to the public.; prizes will be awarded for first place in each category; the categories include Individual Entry for ages 4-5, ages 6-8 and ages 9-12; there will also be a Group Entry category where a team can submit a group piece; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; 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.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 26; the exhibit brings together the compelling works of mother and daughter artists, Sandra Louise Dyas and Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik, in a powerful visual dialogue that spans generations, mediums, and personal histories; with photography, video, and large-scale mixed media painting, the exhibition presents an immersive exploration of place, memory, and the emotional landscape of womanhood; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision. Venue: Voices Studios.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; winners will be determined by popular vote. Artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 12; prizes will be awarded for first place in the Teen Division (going into grades 6-12) and Adult Division (18+); free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 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.
Monday, June 16, 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).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Junior Theatre Camp II: Quest for Camelot
THEATRE
thru June 20, for ages 6-13; embark on a legendary adventure; young knights will explore the magic of Arthurian tales through storytelling, performance, and creative quests, bringing the enchanting world of Camelot to life; students explore in an array of special workshops (which may include Broadway, Improv, Props Design, and more) and collaborate on the creation of their very own script to perform; bring a sack lunch and water bottle; $210-230; for information, call 563-326-7862.
Event Title: Junior Theatre Camp II: Quest for Camelot. Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.org. Eco Kids Camp 2025
KIDS' STUFF
thru June 20; ages 5-9 are invited to a weeklong morning camp filled with nature-based learning activities; we’ll explore the intriguing outdoor gardens each day, search for animals and plants, the habitats they live in and learn about protecting the nature around us; campers will get hands-on experience with a variety of nature-related activities and crafts; we will discuss conservation and environmental issues that challenge our surroundings and learn how we can contribute to protecting nature; $110-120; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Eco Kids Camp 2025. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Zoo Camp for Ages 8-9: The Painted Pack, Session #3
KIDS' STUFF
thru June 20; run with the Painted Pack as they harmonize with our Native neighbors, explore life cycles and food webs, and learn about animal myths $200-250; for information and to register, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Zoo Camp for Ages 8-9: The Painted Pack, Session #3. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. 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).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Ugly Quilts
SENIORS
on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing experience necessary; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Kaleidoscope: Away We Go! for Ages 5-6
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20, with instructor Leana Carter; students will explore modes of transportation to inspire their art; from sneakers, to cars and boats, to even hot air balloons, students will create artwork that celebrates how we travel the world; students will also have the opportunity to visit the "Future Now: Virtual Sneaker and Cutting Edge Kicks" exhibit to find unique inspiration; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Away We Go! for Ages 5-6. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kaleidoscope: How To Create Your Dragon for Ages 9-12
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20, with instructor Seth Chappell; students will tap into their creativity and imagination to design and create their own 3D dragon; experimentation with designs and materials will be encouraged, ensuring every student will have their own unique dragon; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: How To Create Your Dragon for Ages 9-12. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kaleidoscope: Terracotta Warriors for Ages 7-8
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20, with instructor Leana Carter; students will learn to mold, carve, and paint their own collection of terracotta warriors, inspired by the statues made to protect the first emperor of China; students will also learn about the rich history behind these iconic figures; this camp combines art, sculpture, and fun for an educational artistic experience; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Terracotta Warriors for Ages 7-8. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Library in the Park: Slattery Park
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; enjoy a storytime at 10am, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library in the Park: Slattery Park. Venue: Slattery Park.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Slattery Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Stories in the Park
KIDS' STUFF
join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun; for children birth to 6 years old with an adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Stories in the Park. Venue: Millennium Park.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Milennium Park.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Tales for Tots
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Silver Linings Bell Choir
SENIORS
on Mondays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Linings Bell Choir. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
CASI (Center 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).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Kaleidoscope: Clay Self-Portraits for Ages 7-8
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20, with instructor Leana Carter; students will learn to create their own self-portrait sculpture using clay; students will explore facial features, expressions, and textures in order to learn the basics of sculpting; this fun and engaging camp encourages self-expression and play with new materials, all while capturing their personality in art; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Clay Self-Portraits for Ages 7-8. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kaleidoscope: Jurassic ARTs for Ages 5-6
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20, with instructor Seth Chappell; students will learn to bring their favorite prehistoric animals to life through both 2D and 3D art projects; from sculpting clay dinosaurs to drawing prehistoric landscapes, this fun class lets young artists explore our past through new methods; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Jurassic ARTs for Ages 5-6. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Kaleidoscope: Wonderful Winged Puppets for Ages 9-12
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20, with instructor Seth Chappell; students will learn to create puppets of their favorite flying friends, whether it be birds, bats, butterflies or anything else; students will be encouraged to test out different materials and techniques to craft the unique qualities of their animal or insect; $50-60; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kaleidoscope: Wonderful Winged Puppets for Ages 9-12. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Adopt a Reading Pet
KIDS' STUFF
pick out a (stuffed) dog or cat to help you meet your reading goals, and your pet is yours to keep; this program is for children ages 5-9; quantities limited, while supplies last; child must be present to claim reading pet; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Adopt a Reading Pet. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Shuffleboard
SENIORS
on Mondays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Library in the Park: Emeis Park
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; enjoy a storytime, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library in the Park: Emeis Park. Venue: Emeis Park.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Emeis Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tween Bloxels Camp
KIDS' STUFF
thru June 19; create your own video game with Bloxels; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tween Bloxels Camp. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Adult Knitting Circle
VISUAL ARTS
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Chess: Come to Play
SENIORS
on Mondays; $1-2; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chess: Come to Play. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, June 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Adult Bingo
EVENTS
play bingo at the library and win prizes; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Adult Bingo. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Pride Perler Beads
KIDS' STUFF
you can make earrings, keychains, magnets, or just have fun with perler beads; we'll bring the patterns and tools: all you need is your creativity; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Pride Perler Beads. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Bettendorf City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City's Cable Channel, check Mediacom or Metronet for channel; council meetings can be watched live (when available) on Youtube; for information, call 563-344-4000 or e-mail webmaster@bettendorf.org.
Event Title: Bettendorf City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Bettendorf City Hall.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bettendorf City Hall.
For more info visit www.bettendorf.org. Beginner and Intermediate Oil Painting: Landscapes
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20, with instructor Nick DiGioia; students will learn or review techniques of solvent free oil painting, including glazing, creating a grisaille underpainting, composition, and how light and color affect objects in real life; students will also gain a basic understanding of materials and how to properly care for and clean these items; $90-100; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Beginner and Intermediate Oil Painting: Landscapes. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Milan City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the first and third Monday of the month; for information, e-mail info@milan.il.us or call 309-787-8500.
Event Title: Milan City Council Meeting. Venue: Milan Municipal Center.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Milan Municipal Center.
For more info visit www.milanil.org. PJ Party Storytime: Library Adventures
KIDS' STUFF
ages 3 & up and their families read books and sing songs about all the cool things we can do at the library; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: PJ Party Storytime: Library Adventures. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Price Is Right
KIDS' STUFF
try your hand at guessing the prices of our prizes, and you may even win something; registration is required; open to ages 8+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Price Is Right. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teen Switch Tournament
KIDS' STUFF
enjoy games and other activities around the room when not playing in the main tournament, or if you choose to come and watch; prize awarded to the first place winner; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Switch Tournament. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Florry - Ducki (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the indie outfit featuring Jon Cox (Sadurn, Son of Barb) on pedal steel, John Murray on electric guitar, Collin Dennen on bass, Will Henrikson on fiddle, Katya Malison (Doll Spirit Vessel) on Vox, and Joey Sullivan (Bark Culture) on drums; featuring a set by Ducki; $26.45.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Aledo City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month; Committee of the Whole meets at 6:15pm, with the regular meeting at 6:30pm; for information, call 309-582-7241.
Event Title: Aledo City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting. Venue: Aledo City Council Chamber.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM.
Aledo City Council Chamber.
For more info visit aledoil.org. Tommy & the T-Bones (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
an event in the 2025 Free Summer Concert In the Park Series, sponsored by Moline Township Activity Center; brats, hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pie, soda, bottled water, and coffee will be sold from 5pm until sold out in our
dining room; at 6:30pm popcorn, soda, and bottled water will be sold; parking available in former Bethany’s lot or old Dispatch lot at 1720 5th Ave ~ Cross 6th Ave to enter park; bring a lawn chair or blanket; for all ages; if weather is unfavorable, call 309-797-0789 for further information, call 309-797-0789.
Venue: Stephens Square.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Stephens Square.
East Moline City Council Regular Meeting / Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month; the Committee of the Whole meeting follows directly afterward; for information, call 309-752-1599.
Event Title: East Moline City Council Regular Meeting / Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: East Moline Council Chambers at City Hall.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
East Moline Council Chambers at City Hall.
For more info visit www.eastmoline.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, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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, June 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. A Very Serious Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; exhibition of new sculptural and wearable works by Justin Scroggins; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: A Very Serious Art Show. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Public Space One North Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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, June 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; Alternating Currents and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists and muralists for the 2025 Alternating Currents Mural Fest, a vibrant public art initiative bringing large-scale murals to downtown Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island this August; five artists or artist teams will be selected to create murals on five separate walls, each receiving a $5,000 stipend for their work; artists have creative freedom over their design, theme and color palette, with final approval from project partners and property owners; wall preparation, lodging, and festival hospitality access will be provided; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Children's Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; ages 4-12 can submit one original work of Pixel Art; winners will be determined by a popular vote open to the public.; prizes will be awarded for first place in each category; the categories include Individual Entry for ages 4-5, ages 6-8 and ages 9-12; there will also be a Group Entry category where a team can submit a group piece; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; 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, June 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, June 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 26; the exhibit brings together the compelling works of mother and daughter artists, Sandra Louise Dyas and Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik, in a powerful visual dialogue that spans generations, mediums, and personal histories; with photography, video, and large-scale mixed media painting, the exhibition presents an immersive exploration of place, memory, and the emotional landscape of womanhood; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision. Venue: Voices Studios.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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, June 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; winners will be determined by popular vote. Artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 12; prizes will be awarded for first place in the Teen Division (going into grades 6-12) and Adult Division (18+); free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. RiverCurrents Tour
LECTURES
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Ben Schwind, Education Manager at Common Chord; a history of American Roots Music up and down the Mississippi River; we'll discuss jazz, blues, gospel, rock & roll, and country and its origins in towns along the river; this presentation will feature live performances along with recorded examples of some of the legends of American music; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: RiverCurrents Tour. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Library in the Park: Sunderbruch Park
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; enjoy a storytime at 10am, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library in the Park: Sunderbruch Park. Venue: Sunderbruch Park.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Sunderbruch Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; we'll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; all ages welcome, best for ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Arthur & Friends Make a Musical
THEATRE
family musical comedy based on the popular books and PBS animated series; scheduled show-only performances Tue. Thu. Fri. and Sat.; $15/person; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Arthur & Friends Make a Musical. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Line Dancing
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.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, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Expressive Painting Workshop: Action Painting
KIDS' STUFF
teens explore materials, methods, and project ideas for expressive painting that will take you on a journey of emotional expression, self-exploration, and stress relief; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Expressive Painting Workshop: Action Painting. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Book 'Em Mystery Book Group
LITERARY ARTS
pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Book 'Em Mystery Book Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Canasta
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Canasta. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Lego Club
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; flex your building skills with a new challenge each week, or just practice with some free-build time; this program is best suited to elementary-aged kids; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Chair Yoga
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Library2Go at Longview Park
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; a children's librarian and the Mobile Library will be there to share children's stories and an activity; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Library2Go at Longview Park. Venue: Longview Park.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Longview Park.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Fun with Photography: Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown
KIDS' STUFF
we will learn photography basics with retro digital cameras (digicams); free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Fun with Photography: Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Event: Weekly Teen Book Talk
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian; just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live); free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Weekly Teen Book Talk. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Jawbreaker
KIDS' STUFF
discussion of Christina Wyman's book with the Tween the Pages book club for patrons ages 8 to 11; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Jawbreaker. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Chamber Minority Business Meetup
MEETINGS, ETC
this event is designed to foster a strong sense of community among minority business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in the regio.
Event Title: QC Chamber Minority Business Meetup. Venue: Blackhawk Bowl & Martini Lounge.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Blackhawk Bowl & Martini Lounge.
For more info visit member.quadcitieschamber.com. Candy Land Sensory Play
KIDS' STUFF
explore different Candy Land-themed sensory stations; walk the Rainbow Trail, dig in the Peppermint Forest sensory bin, paint with chocolate from the Chocolate Swamp, and so much more; some activities may be messy; please dress accordingly; for ages 3+ with an adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Candy Land Sensory Play. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Rock Island Public Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Rock Island Public Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. No-Sew Dice Pouch
KIDS' STUFF
we’re crafting dice pouches for all your gaming needs; easy to make, no sewing required; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: No-Sew Dice Pouch. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Rock Island High School Presentation/Book Club
KIDS' STUFF
we will learn photography basics with retro digital cameras (digicams); free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Rock Island High School Presentation/Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Rock Island County Board Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
all meetings are open to the public, but may be closed to the public in the event of discussion of certain items as defined in the Open Meetings Act; for information, call 309-558-3605 or e-mail coboard@co.rock-island.il.us.
Event Title: Rock Island County Board Regular Meeting. Venue: Rock Island County Office Building.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island County Office Building.
For more info visit www.rockislandcounty.org. Holy Face Prayer Group
MEETINGS, ETC
for information, call 563-322-0901.
Event Title: Holy Face Prayer Group. Venue: Holy Family Catholic Church.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Holy Family Catholic Church.
For more info visit holyfamilydavenport.com. The Cal Stage Band (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, June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown DeWitt.
The Casper Fight Scene - Moosecreek Park - Dear Maryanne (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Michigan-based emo rockers, featuring sets by Moosecreek Park and Dear Maryanne; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. 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, June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Moline City Hall.
For more info visit moline.il.us. Bruno, Chief of Police
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Martin Walker's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Bruno, Chief of Police. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Freshwater
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Akwaeke Emezi's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Freshwater. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
an event in the Starlight Revue Concert Series; bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from the Rock Island Hy-Vee Grille on site, and soak in the summer vibes under the stars; free.
Venue: Lincoln Park.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Lincoln Park.
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; $17; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Silvis City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month; for information, call 309-792-9181.
Event Title: Silvis City Council Meeting. Venue: Silvis City Hall.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Silvis City Hall.
For more info visit www.silvisil.org. Bettendorf City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City's Cable Channel, check Mediacom or Metronet for channel; council meetings can be watched live (when available) on Youtube; for information, call 563-344-4000 or e-mail webmaster@bettendorf.org.
Event Title: Bettendorf City Council Meeting. Venue: Bettendorf City Hall.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf City Hall.
For more info visit www.bettendorf.org. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ryan Adams
LIVE MUSIC
Grammy-nominated rock and alt-country singer/songwriter performs on his ":Heartbreakers '25 World Tour"; $39-80.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. 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, June 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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, June 18, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. A Very Serious Art Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; exhibition of new sculptural and wearable works by Justin Scroggins; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: A Very Serious Art Show. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Public Space One North Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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, June 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; Alternating Currents and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists and muralists for the 2025 Alternating Currents Mural Fest, a vibrant public art initiative bringing large-scale murals to downtown Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island this August; five artists or artist teams will be selected to create murals on five separate walls, each receiving a $5,000 stipend for their work; artists have creative freedom over their design, theme and color palette, with final approval from project partners and property owners; wall preparation, lodging, and festival hospitality access will be provided; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Children's Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; ages 4-12 can submit one original work of Pixel Art; winners will be determined by a popular vote open to the public.; prizes will be awarded for first place in each category; the categories include Individual Entry for ages 4-5, ages 6-8 and ages 9-12; there will also be a Group Entry category where a team can submit a group piece; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; 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, June 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, June 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 26; the exhibit brings together the compelling works of mother and daughter artists, Sandra Louise Dyas and Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik, in a powerful visual dialogue that spans generations, mediums, and personal histories; with photography, video, and large-scale mixed media painting, the exhibition presents an immersive exploration of place, memory, and the emotional landscape of womanhood; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Sandra Dyas & Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik: Double Vision. Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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, June 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; winners will be determined by popular vote. Artwork will be on display for voting in the lobby Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 12; prizes will be awarded for first place in the Teen Division (going into grades 6-12) and Adult Division (18+); free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Pause and Refresh
LECTURES
led by Patricia A. Shea, PhD; take this time to slow down, rest, read and reflect; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Pause and Refresh. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.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, June 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Lost Story
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Meg Shaffer's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Lost Story. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Library in the Park: Fejervery Learning Center
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; enjoy a storytime at 10am, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library in the Park: Fejervery Learning Center. Venue: Fejervary Learning Center.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Fejervary Learning Center.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Sunshine and Stories
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 5 years; this program will be held in the Fairmount Children’s Garden weather-permitting; in the case of inclement weather, we’ll move to the Story Room; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Sunshine and Stories. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2025, 10:30 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).
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Eerie Tales from the School of Screams
KIDS' STUFF
teens discuss Graham Annable's graphic novel with the Summer Series Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Eerie Tales from the School of Screams. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; $4-8; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Skip-a-Long RIPL Outreach
KIDS' STUFF
Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Skip-a-Long RIPL Outreach. Venue: Skip-a-Long Child Development Services - Milan.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Skip-a-Long Child Development Services - Milan.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Chicago
THEATRE
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 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: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Coding Club
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; kids are invited to explore coding with hands-on coding toys and robots; this program is best suited for kids in 2nd - 5th grade; registration is required; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Coding Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Library in the Park: Marquette Park
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; enjoy a storytime, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Library in the Park: Marquette Park. Venue: Marquette Park.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Marquette Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. A River Runs Through It: Life Along the Mississippi
MOVIES
the video includes scenes from the river’s history from the French explorers and soldiers through the Civil War, to include footage current with the time the film was made; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: A River Runs Through It: Life Along the Mississippi. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Bunco
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Among Us Murder Mystery Game
KIDS' STUFF
Imposters have invaded the library; inspired by card game Ultimate Werewolf, get a role card and hop aboard the Skeld; be careful...everyone is sus; best for ages 8+; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Among Us Murder Mystery Game. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. The Addams Family
THEATRE
Tony-nominated musical comedy based on the Charles Addams comic strip and classic TV sitcom; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed. 3pm; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760.
Event Title: The Addams Family. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com. 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, June 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Eldridge Family Street Fest & Car Show: CraZy Ex (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Eldridge Family Street Fest & Car Show: CraZy Ex (5pm). Venue: Downtown Eldridge.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Eldridge.
Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Kids Anime Club
KIDS' STUFF
grades 3-5 watch anime, do a fun craft, and talk with your fellow anime fans; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Kids Anime Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Anxious Generation
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Jonathan Haidt's book with the Reading Revolution School Community Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Anxious Generation. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, June 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Death Cafe
MEETINGS, ETC
gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and discuss death; our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Death Cafe. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
For more info visit www.davenportiowa.com. Rendezvous with Rama
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Arthur C. Clarke's book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rendezvous with Rama. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Thing with Feathers (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Nashville-based indie rockers; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Coal Valley City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; for information, e-mail info@coalvalleyil.org or call 309-799-3604.
Event Title: Coal Valley City Hall Meeting. Venue: Coal Valley Village Hall.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coal Valley Village Hall.
For more info visit www.coalvalleyil.org. Donovan Gustofson (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
There did seem to be a mixed response to the use of cigarettes during Friday’s performance, but when the actors first lit up on stage and smoke filled the auditorium, at least one vocal gentleman behind me affectionately grumbled, “Hmph … that takes me back.”.
Event Title: Donovan Gustofson (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Fleet Feet Run Meet Up
EVENTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fleet Feet Run Meet Up. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Land Development & Housing Styles of McClellan Heights Post the Civil War
LECTURES
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Matt Johnston, Local McClellan Heights Resident & Historian Hobbyist; bring your walking shoes and interest in local history for a tour of McClellan Heights; learn about its post Civil War use, land ownership, the housing development, and some of the architectural styles of homes in the first addition; about 1,000 steps; meet at: Lindsay Park - East of the old fire station by the water fountain and bench near the playground, and park along 11th St. in the Village of East Davenport; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Land Development & Housing Styles of McClellan Heights Post the Civil War. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Power Point Party
LECTURES
make a slideshow of whatever you want (doesn't have to be on PowerPoint) and share it with your fellow presenters; it can be as serious or as silly (within library behavior policy) as you would like; each presenter will have have 5 minutes to present their slideshow; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Power Point Party. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Negro Artist
MOVIES
a journey into the world of Caleb Rainey, a Black spoken word poet professionally known as The Negro Artist; Rainey’s poetry is a profound exploration of race, identity, and the lived realities of systemic inequality, and as part of the film experience, Rainey will perform live poetry; following the film screening and performances, audiences can engage in an interactive Q&A with the director, Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Nik Heftman, and Rainey, exploring their personal and artistic journeys in depth; free; for information, call 319-248-9370.
Event Title: The Negro Artist. Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Dave Zollo (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: S. T. Morrison Park.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
S.T. Morrison Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; $17; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Paint Nite: Chickadee Cherry Blossoms
VISUAL ARTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Paint Nite: Chickadee Cherry Blossoms. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Learning Libby: Introduction to the Library's Digital Titles
LECTURES
learn how to use the Libby app to access the library's ebooks and digital audiobooks; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Learning Libby: Introduction to the Library's Digital Titles. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Allman Betts Band - Greg Koch
LIVE MUSIC
over the past seven years The Allman Betts Band featuring Devon Allman and Duane Betts is known for their classic blend of throwback rock, soul, blues, country, jazz and jams; $20-65; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Chicago
THEATRE
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 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: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Matthew Curry
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Matthew Curry. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com.