2025 Mississippi Valley Fair
EVENTS
thru Aug. 3; annual event featuring grandstand concerts, rides, attractions, vendors, children's activities, and more; $5-12 daily admission (kids under three free), $95-115 Fun Cards (needed for grandstand-concert attendance); for information, call 563 326-5338.
Event Title: 2025 Mississippi Valley Fair. Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
For more info visit mvfair.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 2025 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
LIVE MUSIC
thru Aug. 2; the 54th weekend of concert sets held in celebration of the late jazz great, with performances by Graystone Monarchs, Chicago Cellar Boys, Mike Davis’ New Wonders, the Bix Youth Band, El Dorado Jazz Band, Jazz-O-Maniacs, and other artists; $43.27-79.57 for information, call 563-324-7120.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Rhythm City Casino Resort.
For more info visit bixsociety.org. Call for Entries: Black Box Theatre Solo Fringe Festival
THEATRE
thru Aug. 26; submit for the Aug. 29-31 weekend event that showcases various forms of solo performance art, including theater, dance, and music; for information and to submit, contact Lora Adams at thebbtheatre@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Black Box Theatre Solo Fringe Festival. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. 2025 DBQFest
VISUAL ARTS
Aug. 2 & 3; for more than 40 years, DBQFest has been a cornerstone of Dubuque’s arts and culture scene, bringing together 60+ artists, live performances, hands-on activities, and thousands of visitors for a free two-day festival in the heart of downtown Dubuque.
Event Title: 2025 DBQFest. Venue: Washington Park.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Washington Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.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.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Bada Maloney & Jagitsch
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 27; exhibit of charcoal drawings and sculpture by Deana Bada Maloney an white pencil drawings by Matt Jagitsch; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bada Maloney & Jagitsch. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Quad City International Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Bales & Pappageorge
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 8; exhibit of sculptural fashion by Judy Bales and fiber wall pieces by Louise Pappageorge; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bales & Pappageorge. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Model Museum
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; this exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the Figge Art Museum’s opening and explores the creative journey behind its design, from Chipperfield’s earliest sketches to the final architectural vision; featuring original drawings, photographs, and models, the display highlights how the architect responded to the riverfront site, the needs of the institution, and the surrounding community; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Model Museum. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.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.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Oneiromancy
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; Katrice Kelly’s collection of stories, storied objects, and fiber based artworks; this show explores the fascinating theme of oneiromancy, the practice of interpreting dreams. It includes childhood memories, and the mysteries of my own dreams; reflecting on how those experiences connect my past and future made me consider the ways our dreams can influence our present lives and thoughts about the afterlife; Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Oneiromancy. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Public Space One North Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. 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.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 9; an exhibition of drawings and large scale paintings created on location in Iowa City’s Hickory Hill park; Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11am-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.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.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 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.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. 38th Annual Heartland British Autofest
EVENTS
hosted by the Quad Cities’ British Auto Club; the event showcases a stunning array of classic British cars, including elegant Jaguars, Land Rovers, MGs, Triumphs, Mini Coopers, among others; DJ Daniel Stratman will be providing a great music mix and show related announcements; Famous Dave’s BBQ food truck will be available for food purchase along with all of the other great LeClaire restaurants; free admission for spectators; show registration and car clean-up is from 9am to noon; voting by participants must be completed by 1pm and the awards’ presentation is at 3pm; for information, contact the event chairman Mario Jones at mario.jones@mchsi.com or 309-314-1371.
Event Title: 38th Annual Heartland British Autofest. Venue: LeClaire Levee.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
LeClaire Levee.
For more info visit www.qcbac.com. Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence
LECTURES
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Professer Norm Moline, Augustana College; confluences, where rivers meet, have unique environments and histories; enjoy the beauty and stories of the Mississippi-Rock confluence and the adjacent Hennepin Canal by Milan; meet at: The Eddy Award winning Lock 31 Park - 1.3 miles west of US-67 on Big Island Parkway, south of the Rock River; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. QCAIR Annual World Cup Soccer Tournament
SPORTS
hosted by the Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR), this annual event brings together teams from diverse cultural backgrounds for a day of friendly competition, community celebration, and unity through sport; the tournament promotes inclusion, teamwork, and pride.
Event Title: QCAIR Annual World Cup Soccer Tournament. Venue: Davenport Soccer Complex.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Soccer Complex.
For more info visit www.qcair.org. Overeaters Anonymous
MEETINGS, ETC
on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia, and bulimia; for information, call the church at 563-355-6494.
Event Title: Overeaters Anonymous. Venue: Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.org. Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience
KIDS' STUFF
on Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and songs followed by 30 minutes of imaginative playtime; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Mortonia Seven (10am)
LIVE MUSIC
gravesite concert in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival; featuring Kris Tokarski, Dave Kosmyna, Colin Hancock, T.J. Muller, Steve Pikal, Hal Smith; free.
Venue: Oakdale Memorial Gardens.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Oakdale Memorial Gardens.
For more info visit bixsociety.org. Quick Change: Stories that Start in the Costume Trunk
THEATRE
this summer, more than a dozen rising 3-6th graders wrote their very own two-person shows (all inspired by costumes and accessories that have graced the Riverside stage); they then bravely handed those scripts off to professional actors and Riverside’s creative team to help bring together all of the technical elements needed to present these amazing new plays to our community; Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 10am; $2 for kids and $10 for adults (plus fees) and all seating is general admission; for information, call 319-259-7099.
Event Title: Quick Change: Stories that Start in the Costume Trunk. Venue: Riverside Theatre.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Riverside Theatre.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. Embellished Crystal Beaded Earrings
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Karen Kubby; Bezel a Swarovski Rivoli with Toho seed beads; learn new and innovative embellishment techniques using Swarovski pearls; even the backs of these earrings looks great; $78; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Embellished Crystal Beaded Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Saturday Stash Busters
VISUAL ARTS
learn how to randomly piece fabric to create a one-of-a-kind design; classes are geared toward people who have limited sewing experience, but a lot of great ideas; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Saturday Stash Busters. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival: Mike Davis & His New Wonders (11am) - Graystone Monarchs (12:15pm) - Mortonia Seven (1:30pm) - Bix Beiderbecke Youth Jazz Band (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival: Mike Davis & His New Wonders (11am) - Graystone Monarchs (12:15pm) - Mortonia Seven (1:30pm) - Bix Beiderbecke Youth Jazz Band (3pm). Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort.
For more info visit bixsociety.org. Knock-Knock! Who's There? Comedy
COMEDY
thru Aug. 2; family-friendly comedy show held in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Fair; free with fair admission; Thu.-Sat. 11am.
Event Title: Knock-Knock! Who's There? Comedy. Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent.
For more info visit mvfair.com. Lego Club
KIDS' STUFF
on Saturdays; enjoy a morning of free building; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Tommy Pickett (noon) - Sara Simmons (3pm) - Mike Walker (6 & 9pm) - The Hotrods (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tommy Pickett (noon) - Sara Simmons (3pm) - Mike Walker (6 & 9pm) - The Hotrods (7pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Oldies Tent.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Oldies Tent.
QC Haunts & History’s Summerween
EVENTS
there will be costume contests for adults and children sponsored by Abernathy’s and a best horror tattoo contest sponsored by Penny Lane Tattoo; there will also be a drawing for raffle prizes to benefit the ASPIRE Education Center in Moline. ASPIRE is the Moline-Coal Valley school district’s alternative education option for middle and high school students; there will be a performance by QC Crones; Bill Douglas of Draw Me Bill will be doing Scaricatures; chair massages will be available by Starshine Zen Studio; Michelle’s Sweet Treats will offer up delicious baked goods and other delectable treats; Augustana College’s student radio WAUG (online everywhere at WAUG.fm) will do a live remote show; for information, call 309-781-7083.
Event Title: QC Haunts & History’s Summerween. Venue: Skeleton Key Art and Antiques.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Skeleton Key Art and Antiques.
For more info visit qchaunts.com. Code 415 (1pm) - Blind Reality (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Code 415 (1pm) - Blind Reality (6pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (1pm). Venue: Edison's Gastropub.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Edison's Gastropub.
Schuetzen Park Celebration
EVENTS
the Schuetzen Park will continue its 155th anniversary celebration of the grand opening of the Park which took place in June 1870 with a free public concert; the Deutsche Polka Band will headline the event; beginning at 1pm, food and drinks will be served, and the concert will commence at 2pm; admission to the Park is always free; for more information, call 563-449-2358 or e-mail SchuetzenPark@yahoo.com.
Event Title: Schuetzen Park Celebration. Venue: Schuetzen Park Historic Site.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Schuetzen Park Historic Site.
Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians ... Oh My!
LECTURES
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting; we will dive into more specific church records to help you research your ancestors. Sunny Morton will explore Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians ... Oh My! Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Coin Collecting Program with QC Coi
LECTURES
learn about the fascinating hobby of coin collecting from the professionals at QC Coin! Learn the basics and discover new facts about coins; open to all ages; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Coin Collecting Program with QC Coi. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Doug Brundies (2pm) - Molly Shannon (4:30pm) - Fair Warning (10pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Doug Brundies (2pm) - Molly Shannon (4:30pm) - Fair Warning (10pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – Sunday, August 3, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent.
Teen Leadership Committee
KIDS' STUFF
TLC is a group of enthusiastic teenagers collaborating with library staff to enhance services and programs; come and see if this opportunity is right for you; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Leadership Committee. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Ernst Otto Encore Piano Recital (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
the music of the locally famous composer, musician, and band leader Prof. Ernst Otto will once again fill the air; several of Otto’s best-known compositions will be performed by Dr. Marian Lee, Associate Professor and Head of Keyboard Area and Associate Professor of Piano at St. Ambrose University in an encore presentation; come to the Park and walk the trails, enjoy the nature and at 2pm the recital will begin; the program will be narrated by Nancy Dopler, great granddaughter of Mr. Otto; Nancy will give insight into the life and works of Prof. Otto and share many stories about the compositions being performed; refreshments to be served; free.
Venue: Schuetzen Park Historic Site.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Schuetzen Park Historic Site.
For more info visit www.schuetzenpark.info. The Deutsche Polka Band (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
the Schuetzen Park will continue its 155th anniversary celebrations of the grand opening of the park, which took place in June 1870, with a free public concert; 1pm food and drinks, 2pm concert; for information, call 563-449-2358 or e-mail SchuetzenPark@yahoo.com.
Venue: Schuetzen Park Historic Site.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Schuetzen Park Historic Site.
Disney's Frozen
THEATRE
stage-musical version of Disney's Oscar-winning animated blockbuster; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Disney's Frozen. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Paxton Sherbeyn (3pm) - The Tripp Brothers (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Paxton Sherbeyn (3pm) - The Tripp Brothers (5pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent.
The Mamiltons Acoustic (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Mamiltons Acoustic (3pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds MH Entertainment Stage.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds MH Entertainment Stage.
Pit Bull Appreciation
LECTURES
join us for a talk on the breed and popular misconceptions and stigma; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pit Bull Appreciation. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Quad City Steamwheelers IFL Playoff Game 1
SPORTS
professional arena football game; $10-50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Quad City Steamwheelers IFL Playoff Game 1. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Auditions for Grades 3-12: Dare to Dream - A Disney Musical Revue
THEATRE
celebrate 100 years of Disney music with the largest production in Young Footliters history; this breathtaking musical revue, running October 24 - 27, features inspiring songs from dozens of your favorite Disney films, performed by a cast of 100 Young Footliters; auditions are open to all students who will be registered for 3rd through 12th grade at the time of auditions; students of all experience levels are encouraged to audition; Thursday, July 31
4:00 PM–4:30 PM (Grades 3–5)
4:30 PM–6:30 PM (Grade 6–8)
6:30 PM–7:30 PM (Grades 9–12)
Friday, August 1
4:00 PM–4:30 PM (Grades 3–5)
4:30 PM–6:00 PM (Grades 6–8)
6:00 PM–7:30 PM (Grades 9–12)
Saturday, August 2
10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Grades 3–5)
12:00 PM–2:30 PM (Grades 6–8))
2:30 PM–3:30PM (Grades 9–12).
Event Title: Auditions for Grades 3-12: Dare to Dream - A Disney Musical Revue. Venue: Jay Rehearsal Hall.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Jay Rehearsal Hall.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival: T.J. Muller & His Jazz-O-Maniacs (4:15pm) - Paul Asaro & His Rhythm (5:30pm) - Graystone Monarchs (6:45pm) - El Dorado Jazz Band (8pm) - Chicago Cellar Boys (9:15pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival: T.J. Muller & His Jazz-O-Maniacs (4:15pm) - Paul Asaro & His Rhythm (5:30pm) - Graystone Monarchs (6:45pm) - El Dorado Jazz Band (8pm) - Chicago Cellar Boys (9:15pm). Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 4:15 PM – 10:15 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort.
For more info visit bixsociety.org. Crooked Cactus (4:30pm) - Got Your Six (8:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Crooked Cactus (4:30pm) - Got Your Six (8:30pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Pavilion.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – Sunday, August 3, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Pavilion.
Doug/Matt Show (4:30pm) - Dirt Road Rockers (8:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Doug/Matt Show (4:30pm) - Dirt Road Rockers (8:30pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Pavilion.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – Sunday, August 3, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Pavilion.
Beth Lizano (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Beth Lizano (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Johnny Delaware - The Filthy Heathens - Badvril (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the folk-rock singer/songwriter from Charleston, South Carolina, featuring sets by the Filthy Heathens and Badvril; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Northside Saturday Nights: Stepanie Catlett (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this free music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists; grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside street or bring your own chairs; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. Worship Experience w/ Horn of Zion & Glorious Voice Choir (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
through gospel music we promote peace and love in our community regardless of race, gender, and social categories the Horn of Zion musical group from Iowa City, VCMI of Cedar Rapids, and Glorious Voice Choir will perform; free; for information, call 319-248-9370.
Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Christian Comedy Family Event
COMEDY
Bethel AME presents family-friendly standup sets with host Tanya Lewis, Jeremy Nunes, Varonica, and Crystal P.; $10-30 & up, with ages 12 and under free with adult purchase; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Event Title: Christian Comedy Family Event. Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Brooke Byam ft. Lindsey Bowman (6:30pm) - Monica Austin (8:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Brooke Byam ft. Lindsey Bowman (6:30pm) - Monica Austin (8:30pm). Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – Sunday, August 3, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Worst Impressions - The MCKs - Gunk Lung - Secondhand Souls (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Worst Impressions - The MCKs - Gunk Lung - Secondhand Souls (6:30pm). Venue: Gabe's.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Natty Nation (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
presented by Summer of the Arts; attendees can enjoy outstanding music while experiencing the expansive outdoor space and natural beauty of the park; Riverfront Crossings Park features a one-of-a-kind playground for families, while preserving the native flora; the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will continue to provide family-friendly activities at the park during each concert; food will be available for purchase during the events and Big Grove Brewery will serve as the exclusive beverage provider for the series, offering a selection of craft beverages for attendees 21 and older; free.
Venue: Riverfront Crossings Park.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverfront Crossings Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Funktastic 5
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Funktastic 5. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rabbit Hole
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rabbit Hole. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
10 of Soul
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners - Travis Tritt
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the award-winning, chart-topping country rockers; $71-91; for tickets and information, call 319-648-1234.
Venue: Riverside Casino Event Center.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Riverside Casino Event Center.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Hairspray
THEATRE
Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-winning stage musical based on John Waters' beloved 1960s comedy; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org.
Event Title: Hairspray. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Peace
THEATRE
Genesius Guild's updated presentation of Aristophanes' Greek comedy; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations appreciated.
Event Title: Peace. Venue: Lincoln Park.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Lincoln Park.
For more info visit www.genesius.org. The Little Mermaid Jr.
THEATRE
one-act version of the stage musical adapted from Disney's Oscar-winning animated smash, directed by Richard Hall, with music direction by Linda Polk, Shannon Soenksen, and Julie Weirup; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $8-15; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The Little Mermaid Jr. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. ComedySportz Quad Cities
COMEDY
on Fridays and Saturdays; the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Matt Fuller Band
LIVE MUSIC
an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets; food truck on site; free.
Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver
THEATRE
musical-revue tribute to the iconic musician and more than two dozen of his hits; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed. 3pm; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760.
Event Title: Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com. Disney's Frozen
THEATRE
stage-musical version of Disney's Oscar-winning animated blockbuster; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Disney's Frozen. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Mary Poppins
THEATRE
Tony-winning family musical based on the Oscar-winning Disney classic about a magical British governess; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 7/9 and 7/10: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Mary Poppins. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. The Diary of Anne Frank
THEATRE
Wendy Kesselman's new adaptation of the beloved World War II drama, directed by Adam Sanders; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: The Diary of Anne Frank. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Justin Goodchild
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Justin Goodchild. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers. Venue: Choppers Bar & Grill Incorporated.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Choppers Bar & Grill Incorporated.
For more info visit www.quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com. Troy Rangel & Friends
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Troy Rangel & Friends. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Lit - Pop Evil
LIVE MUSIC
the multi-platinum-selling alternative and post-grunge rockers perform a grandstand concert for the Mississippi Valley Fair; free with Fair Fun Card; for information, call 563 326-5338.
Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
For more info visit mvfair.com. Mr. Softheart - Cough 'N Flop
LIVE MUSIC
a heady and atmospheric blend of post-punk, 80s synth pop, and dance music; $10-15, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Yonder Mountain String Band
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the progressive bluegrass group from Nederland, Colorado; $45-50.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Jane Doe (8:30pm) - Alborn (10:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jane Doe (8:30pm) - Alborn (10:30pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Farmer's Tent.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, August 3, 2025, 12:30 AM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Farmer's Tent.
For more info visit mvfair.com. Return 2 Soul
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Return 2 Soul. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, August 3, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. The Blues Brothers
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: The Blues Brothers. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. 2025 Mississippi Valley Fair
EVENTS
thru Aug. 3; annual event featuring grandstand concerts, rides, attractions, vendors, children's activities, and more; $5-12 daily admission (kids under three free), $95-115 Fun Cards (needed for grandstand-concert attendance); for information, call 563 326-5338.
Event Title: 2025 Mississippi Valley Fair. Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
For more info visit mvfair.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Call for Entries: Black Box Theatre Solo Fringe Festival
THEATRE
thru Aug. 26; submit for the Aug. 29-31 weekend event that showcases various forms of solo performance art, including theater, dance, and music; for information and to submit, contact Lora Adams at thebbtheatre@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Black Box Theatre Solo Fringe Festival. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. 2025 DBQFest
VISUAL ARTS
Aug. 2 & 3; for more than 40 years, DBQFest has been a cornerstone of Dubuque’s arts and culture scene, bringing together 60+ artists, live performances, hands-on activities, and thousands of visitors for a free two-day festival in the heart of downtown Dubuque.
Event Title: 2025 DBQFest. Venue: Washington Park.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Washington Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.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.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Bada Maloney & Jagitsch
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 27; exhibit of charcoal drawings and sculpture by Deana Bada Maloney an white pencil drawings by Matt Jagitsch; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bada Maloney & Jagitsch. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Quad City International Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Bales & Pappageorge
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 8; exhibit of sculptural fashion by Judy Bales and fiber wall pieces by Louise Pappageorge; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bales & Pappageorge. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Model Museum
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; this exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the Figge Art Museum’s opening and explores the creative journey behind its design, from Chipperfield’s earliest sketches to the final architectural vision; featuring original drawings, photographs, and models, the display highlights how the architect responded to the riverfront site, the needs of the institution, and the surrounding community; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Model Museum. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.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.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 9; an exhibition of drawings and large scale paintings created on location in Iowa City’s Hickory Hill park; Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11am-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.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.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Bix Jazz Service: Jeff Barnhart & Friends (9:30am)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival.
Venue: First Presbyterian Church of Davenport.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
First Presbyterian Church of Davenport.
For more info visit bixsociety.org. Frankie Joe & Kinfolk (11am)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Frankie Joe & Kinfolk (11am). Venue: Wide River Winery - Clinton.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Wide River Winery - Clinton.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Textured Toggle Pendant with Stone
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Maggie Joynt; use many metal working skills to make this highly functional and aesthetic pendant that doubles as a toggle clasp; saw out a hole, create a rivet, texturize your metal, and create a bezel for your stone; this is a classy piece, and you get to hone your skills in the making; $98; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Textured Toggle Pendant with Stone. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Angela Meyer (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (1pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent.
Mo Carter (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Mo Carter (2pm). Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Night Life Band (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
timeless country hits you can dance to; $7/person at the door.
Event Title: The Night Life Band (2pm). Venue: Harley's Pub & Reception Hall.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Harley's Pub & Reception Hall.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dave Bennett, Jeff Barnhart, Steve Pikal, & Josh Duffee (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival.
Venue: The Sound Conservatory - Moline.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Sound Conservatory - Moline.
For more info visit bixsociety.org. Stranded in the City (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
the Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents a genre-blending powerhouse out of Kansas City, made up of brothers André Reyes, Jr. and Antonio Reyes, along with Timmy Keith, Matt Elton, and Densil (D.J.) Malabre; with a 50/50 raffle, bring lawn chairs; free; for information, call 563-322-5837.
Venue: Kaiserslautern Square.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kaiserslautern Square.
For more info visit www.mvbs.org. The Blackstones (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio in this event in the summer-concert series.
Venue: Bally's Quad Cities.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bally's Quad Cities.
For more info visit casinos.ballys.com. The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such legendary artists as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton, just to name a few; $15-18; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Disney's Frozen
THEATRE
stage-musical version of Disney's Oscar-winning animated blockbuster; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; $30-40, $50 VIP tables; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Disney's Frozen. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Hairspray
THEATRE
Countryside Community Theatre presents the Tony-winning stage musical based on John Waters' beloved 1960s comedy; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information, e-mail admin@cctqc.org.
Event Title: Hairspray. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Little Mermaid Jr.
THEATRE
one-act version of the stage musical adapted from Disney's Oscar-winning animated smash, directed by Richard Hall, with music direction by Linda Polk, Shannon Soenksen, and Julie Weirup; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; $8-15; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815.
Event Title: The Little Mermaid Jr. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Buddy Olson (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Buddy Olson (3pm). Venue: Ducky's Lagoon.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Ducky's Lagoon.
Ghost Town Blues Band (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
$12.
Event Title: Ghost Town Blues Band (3pm). Venue: Moline Viking Club.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Moline Viking Club.
Jason Kincel (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jason Kincel (3pm). Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds MH Entertainment Stage.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds MH Entertainment Stage.
Rhonda's Funktastic Birthday Party w/ Funktastic 5 (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rhonda's Funktastic Birthday Party w/ Funktastic 5 (3pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver
THEATRE
musical-revue tribute to the iconic musician and more than two dozen of his hits; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed. 3pm; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760.
Event Title: Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com. The Diary of Anne Frank
THEATRE
Wendy Kesselman's new adaptation of the beloved World War II drama, directed by Adam Sanders; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: The Diary of Anne Frank. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. Pulgita - Dietz Soliz Band (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available, no coolers.
Venue: Runner's Park.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Runner's Park.
Mary Poppins
THEATRE
Tony-winning family musical based on the Oscar-winning Disney classic about a magical British governess; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 7/9 and 7/10: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Mary Poppins. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Silent Movie Screening
MOVIES
event in the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival; with music by Jeff Barnhart and Josh Duffee; presented by Truth First Film Alliance.
Event Title: Silent Movie Screening. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit bixsociety.org. Mark Mallman (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
an evening with the Minnesota musician, film composer, and memoirist; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Parker Barrow - Zydeco Voodoo
LIVE MUSIC
event in the 7th AMP Galva Music Series; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family to enjoy a picnic-style concert experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting; free; food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors, and guests are also welcome to bring their own; well-behaved pets are welcome to join in on the fun; in the case of inclement weather, concerts will be streamed live on the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series Facebook and YouTube pages.
Venue: Wiley Park.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Wiley Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Peace
THEATRE
Genesius Guild's updated presentation of Aristophanes' Greek comedy; Sat. & Sun. 7pm; free, with donations appreciated.
Event Title: Peace. Venue: Lincoln Park.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Lincoln Park.
For more info visit www.genesius.org. Jon Pardi
LIVE MUSIC
the chart-topping member of the Grand Ole Opry performs a grandstand concert for the Mississippi Valley Fair; free with Fair Fun Card; for information, call 563 326-5338.
Venue: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
For more info visit mvfair.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, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Monday, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Call for Entries: Black Box Theatre Solo Fringe Festival
THEATRE
thru Aug. 26; submit for the Aug. 29-31 weekend event that showcases various forms of solo performance art, including theater, dance, and music; for information and to submit, contact Lora Adams at thebbtheatre@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Black Box Theatre Solo Fringe Festival. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.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, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Bada Maloney & Jagitsch
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 27; exhibit of charcoal drawings and sculpture by Deana Bada Maloney an white pencil drawings by Matt Jagitsch; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bada Maloney & Jagitsch. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Quad City International Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Bales & Pappageorge
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 8; exhibit of sculptural fashion by Judy Bales and fiber wall pieces by Louise Pappageorge; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Bales & Pappageorge. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Model Museum
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; this exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the Figge Art Museum’s opening and explores the creative journey behind its design, from Chipperfield’s earliest sketches to the final architectural vision; featuring original drawings, photographs, and models, the display highlights how the architect responded to the riverfront site, the needs of the institution, and the surrounding community; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Model Museum. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.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, August 4, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.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, August 4, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 9; an exhibition of drawings and large scale paintings created on location in Iowa City’s Hickory Hill park; Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11am-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8pm, and by appointment; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Monday, August 4, 2025.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.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, August 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Slattery Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Storytime with a Splash!
KIDS' STUFF
join us for stories and songs in the summer sun and then beat the heat at the Riverside Riverslide Splash Pad; for children birth to 6 years old with an adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Storytime with a Splash! Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Shuffleboard
SENIORS
on Mondays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Monday, August 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Portfolio Builder: Ages 13-18
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 7; with instructor Annie Peters; students will learn to make their portfolio stand out with artworks that display valuable skills and their artistic identity; projects are planned around demonstrating what colleges are interested in for submissions, while also highlighting your skills and what makes your portfolio strong; students are also welcome to bring in completed pieces or works in progress to receive feedback from the instructor; $150-165; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Portfolio Builder: Ages 13-18. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, August 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Emeis Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Vocal Performance w/ Sam O'Neill
THEATRE
an exciting lineup of masterclasses designed to inspire, challenge, and grow young performers of all levels; from acting and singing to dancing and audition prep, each session is led by industry pros with real-world experience—from Broadway stages to national tours to cruise ships; whether you're just starting out or sharpening your skills, these classes are designed to inspire, challenge, and connect artists of all levels right here in Mount Carroll; $50; for information and to register, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Vocal Performance w/ Sam O'Neill. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.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, August 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Muggle Club
KIDS' STUFF
ages 7-11 can celebrate all things wizarding world; activities will vary, but include trivia, crafts, snacks, and spells; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Muggle Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, August 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bettendorf City Hall.
For more info visit www.bettendorf.org. Make a Bag in the Makerspace
VISUAL ARTS
learn how to make a bag in the makerspace; you will pick out a design and use the heat press to finish your bag; no experience is necessary; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Make a Bag in the Makerspace. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Winged Earring through Kirkwood
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Karen Kubby; use a combination of peyote stitch and herringbone with Delica 11/0 beads to create a small wing; sew this wing together and embellish it with a larger focal bead; add an ear wire and you are ready for the weekend; no experience needed; $35 instructor fee/$35 materials fee; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Winged Earring through Kirkwood. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 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, August 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Milan Municipal Center.
For more info visit www.milanil.org. 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, August 4, 2025, 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM.
Aledo City Council Chamber.
For more info visit aledoil.org. The Last Policeman
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Ben Winters' book with the Adult Book Club; copies available at the front desk, snacks provided; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: The Last Policeman. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Incredible 45’s (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, August 4, 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, August 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
East Moline Council Chambers at City Hall.
For more info visit www.eastmoline.com.