Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Everyday Lives, Extraordinary People: Ruth Suckow's Iowa
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 15; inspired by her upbringing at the turn of the 20th century and considered “Iowa’s first feminist writer," Suckow’s work was largely forgotten until researchers rediscovered her story in the 1980s; the Ruth Suckow Memorial Association, with the support of Humanities Iowa, has developed a traveling exhibition celebrating the life and work of Iowa novelist and short story writer Ruth Suckow, who lived from 1892 to 1960; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Legacy of the Land: Treaties and the Shaping of America
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 7; developed in collaboration with the National Museum of American Indian and Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street, the exhibit explores the history and enduring impact of treaties between Tribal Nations and the United States; through artifacts, historical documents, photographs, and personal stories, visitors will discover how these agreements transformed the American landscape, reshaped communities, and continue to influence our nation today; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Spring 2027 Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; we are hand-picking the best of the best vendors from around the Midwest, combining them with amazing local live music, some of the most delicious food trucks, and bringing them all together in one awesome location, the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, Iowa.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Spring 2027 Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit thegoodmakersmarket.com. Campus Creatives: Creative Celebration Faculty & Staff
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 38; the exhibition highlights a rich variety of interests, ideas, and artistic voices, resulting in a vibrant collection that celebrates the depth of talent, imagination, and creativity within our faculty and staff community; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Campus Creatives: Creative Celebration Faculty & Staff. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. College Invitational
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 14; the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire—have influenced culture, science, and art for centuries; this exhibition explores how these elements appear in work from the permanent collection of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; they are elements that make up the world around us, and thus, also play a huge role in many works of art; together, these artworks demonstrate the continued power of the natural world in art; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Firewood
VISUAL ARTS
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Marquis, Moseley, & Smith
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; exhibit of paintings by Jeremy Marquis, pottery by Aaron Moseley, and mixed-media pieces by Corrine Smith; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Marquis, Moseley, & Smith. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Quad City International Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 6; exhibit by artist and Kent State University Professor Dadisi Curtis Jr; Curtis uses sculpture, printmaking, and digital media to explore implicit bias and the promotion of Black joy; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest? Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit news.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-noon & 2-4pm, Tue.-Thu. 8:30-4pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Billiards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Balance & Strength
HEALTH
on Tuesdays; with instructor Becky Nakashima Brooke; join us in the Figge lobby to practice traditional yoga intertwined with qigong; build stability, balance, and strength through mindful movement enjoy a blend of yoga and qigong for an hour in a quiet atmosphere in the heart of downtown Davenport; please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to make yourself comfortable; $15-20; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Balance & Strength. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Line Dancing: Beginner
SENIORS
on Tuesdays, 9-9:30am & 9:30-10am; learn all the latest moves in a fun way to stay in shape; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing: Beginner. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Classic
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; chair exercises can offer a seated routine that rivals any you've ever done on your feet; you can also do this class standing if you want to give it a try; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Classic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers EnerChi
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; move through a slow-flowing sequence as you shift your weight from front to back, side to side, in rhythm to your instructor's direction; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers EnerChi. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Movement Yoga
HEALTH
on Tuesdays; join MaryBeth Wood for a yoga session centered on mat yoga and movement sessions meant to get the blood flowing and the body going; these sessions are appropriate for anyone from beginner to advanced skill sets; please bring your own yoga mat if you have one; if you do not have a yoga mat, one will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Movement Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Chair Yoga
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Stability
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; 15-minute class designed to improve balance and prevent falls; you will improve your lower body strength with chair support and a variety of training techniques to keep you on your feet and steady; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Stability. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; for children ages 18 months to four years; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterward for free play with the little ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Senior Social Hour
SENIORS
socializing and activities for seniors in the LeClaire area; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Senior Social Hour. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Ready by Five Parent Workshop Series Presented with United Way
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; learn how to be your child’s first and best teacher during a five-week workshop just for parents and caregivers; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Ready by Five Parent Workshop Series Presented with United Way. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups; join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers; children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Toddler Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Senior Technology Clinic
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; Mike Shinbori invites you to bring in tablets, laptops, cell phones, etc. with any questions; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Senior Technology Clinic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Crocheting & Knitting
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; help make hats, scarves, and mittens for local organizations that help individuals in need; free; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Crocheting & Knitting. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Canasta
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Canasta. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mah Jongg
SENIORS
Mon. 10am, Tue. 1pm; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Family Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; ages 0-5 enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun; this afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Family Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Cribbage
SENIORS
on Tuesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Cribbage. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Drawing Basics for Kids
VISUAL ARTS
pencil, paper, and the skills that make everything else easier; kids 6-12 learn line, shape, shading, proportion, and simple perspective; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Paper Bag Puppets!
KIDS' STUFF
it's Sesame Street Day, and to celebrate, we are making our own paper bag puppets; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Paper Bag Puppets! Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Let's Make Art!
KIDS' STUFF
on Tuesdays; kids of all ages can come get creative with a new artistic style each week; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Let's Make Art! Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Coloring Café
VISUAL ARTS
enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe; we will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art; beverages will be provided; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Coloring Café. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Fundraiser Tuesday
EVENTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fundraiser Tuesday. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Graphic Novel Book Club -- Minecraft: The Manga Vol, 1
KIDS' STUFF
read the book beforehand and come ready to talk about it; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Graphic Novel Book Club -- Minecraft: The Manga Vol, 1. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board
KIDS' STUFF
big things are happening at the library and we need your input and advice; join us to chat about all the inner workings of our library and give your input on events, books, and many other opportunities; refreshments will be provided; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Owls (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Owls is an inverted string quartet featuring violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, cellist Gabriel Cabezas and cellist-composer (and Hancher composer-in-residence) Paul Wiancko; free; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Warped and Woven Tapestries
VISUAL ARTS
Tuesdays thru Dec. 1 (no class Nov. 24); with instructor Ali Kirsch; students will learn how to create their own wall tapestry, utilizing the elements of art and design to plan out their one-of-a-kind piece; each session will focus on different tapestry techniques, focusing on weaving organic shapes and rich texture; $90-100 for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Warped and Woven Tapestries. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Cupcake Wars
KIDS' STUFF
teens put their decorating skills to the test; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Cupcake Wars. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Friends of the Silvis Public Library Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Friends of the Silvis Public Library Meeting. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. The Talk of The Town
EVENTS
on Tuesdays, hosted by DJ Powder (Tiana Washington); featuring local perspectives related to the world of arts, sports, and music; we highlight local change-makers who are making a difference in a variety of industries; listen to the show online at tunein.com or Facebook/tianapowderwashington.
Venue: KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
KALA Radio 88.5 & 105.5 FM.
For more info visit tunein.com. Paws to Read with QCCAN
KIDS' STUFF
boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN; these furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills; books will be in the room for you to pick from or you can bring your favorite from home; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Paws to Read with QCCAN. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Nightmare Before Christmas
MOVIES
Tim Burton's stop-motion-animated classic; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: The Nightmare Before Christmas. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. The Animeros (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the rock and psychedelia musicians based in Austin, Texas; $19.64.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Fall Pumpkin Fall Pumpkin Paint Party
VISUAL ARTS
paint a big glossy pumpkin with purple and yellow mums and tiny birds on a soft green striped background; beginner-friendly, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Fall Pumpkin Fall Pumpkin Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Village of Erie Board/City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information, call 309-659-7740.
Event Title: Village of Erie Board/City Council Meeting. Venue: Village of Erie Office.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Village of Erie Office.
For more info visit www.villageoferie.com. Geneseo City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; for information, call 309-944-6419 or e-mail citygeneseo@cityofgeneseo.com.
Event Title: Geneseo City Council Meeting. Venue: Geneseo City Council Chambers.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Geneseo City Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.cityofgeneseo.com. Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets in Council Chambers; the formal City Council meeting is held immediately following the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting; for information, call 309-524-2000.
Event Title: Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting / Regular Meeting. Venue: Moline City Hall.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Moline City Hall.
For more info visit moline.il.us. Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Brian Skow with Cooper (6:30pm). Venue: R Bar.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
R Bar.
Teen Advisory Board
KIDS' STUFF
TAB Members volunteer, organize, and participate in teen programming, and give their opinions on how to make the library awesome by attending monthly meetings and filling out online surveys; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Advisory Board. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Library Book
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Susan Orlean's book with the West End Book Club; we read a variety of fiction and nonfiction books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Library Book. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Black Woods, Blue Sky
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Eowyn Ivey's book with the Get Lit book club; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Black Woods, Blue Sky. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. To All the Books
MOVIES
a special premiere of the new documentary with author/filmmaker Josh Malerman (Bird Box, Other Mommy) in person; Malerman will be on hand to sign books and participate in a Q&A moderated by the documentary's producers and Last Picture House owners Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.
Event Title: To All the Books. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Riverdale City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month; for information, call 563-355-2511.
Event Title: Riverdale City Council Meeting. Venue: Riverdale City Hall.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverdale City Hall.
For more info visit riverdaleiowa.com. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. David Cross
COMEDY
an evening with the Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee who's an acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and producer whose work has left an impactful mark on television, film, and stand-up comedy; $20-59.50; for information and tickets, call 319-688-2653.
Event Title: David Cross. Venue: Englert Theatre.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Politics of Intention
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 8; exhibit of works by award-winning local artist Katrina Morrison; Morrison lives in Bishop Hill, where she teaches classes, shows and sells her art in her studio, Garden Thyme; a 1993 graduate of Bradley University, Morrison formed the Aledo Art Guild in 2000 and was an artist for the Quad City Arts’ metro arts program from 2002-03; gallery hours 8am-6pm; free; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309.341.5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Politics of Intention. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Everyday Lives, Extraordinary People: Ruth Suckow's Iowa
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 15; inspired by her upbringing at the turn of the 20th century and considered “Iowa’s first feminist writer," Suckow’s work was largely forgotten until researchers rediscovered her story in the 1980s; the Ruth Suckow Memorial Association, with the support of Humanities Iowa, has developed a traveling exhibition celebrating the life and work of Iowa novelist and short story writer Ruth Suckow, who lived from 1892 to 1960; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Legacy of the Land: Treaties and the Shaping of America
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 7; developed in collaboration with the National Museum of American Indian and Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street, the exhibit explores the history and enduring impact of treaties between Tribal Nations and the United States; through artifacts, historical documents, photographs, and personal stories, visitors will discover how these agreements transformed the American landscape, reshaped communities, and continue to influence our nation today; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Spring 2027 Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; we are hand-picking the best of the best vendors from around the Midwest, combining them with amazing local live music, some of the most delicious food trucks, and bringing them all together in one awesome location, the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, Iowa.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Spring 2027 Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit thegoodmakersmarket.com. Campus Creatives: Creative Celebration Faculty & Staff
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 38; the exhibition highlights a rich variety of interests, ideas, and artistic voices, resulting in a vibrant collection that celebrates the depth of talent, imagination, and creativity within our faculty and staff community; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Campus Creatives: Creative Celebration Faculty & Staff. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. College Invitational
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 14; the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire—have influenced culture, science, and art for centuries; this exhibition explores how these elements appear in work from the permanent collection of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; they are elements that make up the world around us, and thus, also play a huge role in many works of art; together, these artworks demonstrate the continued power of the natural world in art; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Firewood
VISUAL ARTS
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Marquis, Moseley, & Smith
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; exhibit of paintings by Jeremy Marquis, pottery by Aaron Moseley, and mixed-media pieces by Corrine Smith; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Marquis, Moseley, & Smith. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Quad City International Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 6; exhibit by artist and Kent State University Professor Dadisi Curtis Jr; Curtis uses sculpture, printmaking, and digital media to explore implicit bias and the promotion of Black joy; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest? Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit news.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Tone & Walk
SENIORS
Mon. & Wed.; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Tone & Walk. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chair Yoga
HEALTH
on Wednesdays; enjoy a guided yoga session with Mary Beth; chair yoga is perfect for all abilities and ages; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Chair Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Grief Support Group
SENIORS
on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month; this group meets twice a month to offer support and connection that comes from being with people who have also recently experienced a loss; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Grief Support Group. Venue: Family Restaurant.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Family Restaurant.
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays & Thursdays; for ages 3-5; a celebration of reading, these story times include longer stories, songs, and music; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. T'ai Chi Ch'un
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation; improves balance, stability, and flexibility; $26/member, $52/community per 6-week session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: T'ai Chi Ch'un. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers; children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Toddler Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group)
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; this weight loss support group offers tools and programs for healthy living, weight management, and group fellowship and recognition; national membership dues ($16) must be paid to start the program; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group). Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Mahjong
EVENTS
on Wednesdays; play some rounds of Mahjong at the library; all supplies will be provided. If you don't know how to play, someone will be available to teach you; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Mahjong. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Craft Wednesdays
SENIORS
join fellow crafters for a social time to work on any craft projects you bring; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Craft Wednesdays. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Beginner Mah Jongg
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; learn this fun game; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Beginner Mah Jongg. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 7: John Deere
MOVIES
discover how a simple polished-steel plow changed agriculture forever and built one of the most trusted names in the world; learn the entire history of John Deere from its humble beginnings to modern-day dominance; then enjoy a couple of video clips of historic “firsts” models of Deere related tractors: a 1923 Waterloo Boy Model N kept in unrestored, original condition (Deere bought the company) and a still-working model of the first Deere crawler tractor manufactured in 195l; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 7: John Deere. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Bunco
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. After School Kids Lab: Dragon Scale Slime
KIDS' STUFF
join us for a fun STEAM-based activity; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: After School Kids Lab: Dragon Scale Slime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Dino Drop In
KIDS' STUFF
we'll have a dinosaur dig, dino mask creations, build a dino, and more during this drop-in activity; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Dino Drop In. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Drawing Basics for Adults
VISUAL ARTS
learn to draw what you actually see; a relaxed daytime class in observational drawing, shading, and proportion for adults; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Drawing Basics for Adults. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Evening Bingo
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; cash prizes for each game with a progressive jackpot; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo; $10 starter packet per person; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Evening Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Rock Island Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (subject to change); for information, e-mail coboard@co.rock-island.il.us or call 309-558-3605.
Event Title: Rock Island Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Rock Island County Office Building.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island County Office Building.
For more info visit www.rockislandcounty.org. Davenport City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Committee of the Whole meeting, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council meeting; the City Council will from time-to-time have special meetings or work sessions as needed; for information, call 563-326-7711 or e-mail contactus@davenportiowa.com.
Event Title: Davenport City Council Meeting. Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
For more info visit www.davenportiowa.com. Blues Jam (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Blues Jam (6pm). Venue: Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Veterans Day tribute to Lomac Payton
EVENTS
held in the Graham Health System S+T Center Atrium on the Galesburg campus; a veteran of the Korean War, Payton is also a former member of the Galesburg City Council; the event, coordinated by the Sandburg student leadership organization Men of Distinction, will honor Payton for his decades of service, leadership and contributions to the community; the program will feature tributes from community and government leaders as well as a special lifetime-of-service presentation; dinner for the event will be catered by Tres Café; attendees are asked to RSVP by Nov. 4; for information, contact Anthony Law, associate director of student engagement and leadership, at 309.341.5349 or alaw@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Veterans Day tribute to Lomac Payton. Venue: Carl Sandburg College.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights
DANCE
presented by Dance 101 with Amy; on Wednesdays; all ages welcome to dance; there is a full menu with drink and burger specials.
Event Title: Beginner Dance Lessons & Dance Nights. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jimmy
MOVIES
biographical drama about Jimmy Stewart in the 1940s; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Jimmy. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Caleb Talbott (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Caleb Talbott (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Fleet Feet Run Meet Up
EVENTS
on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fleet Feet Run Meet Up. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Karaoke Wednesday
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Karaoke Wednesday. Venue: The Spot Bar - Village of East Davenport.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Spot Bar - Village of East Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic Knight w/ Antoine Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Knight w/ Antoine Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Hell's House Party Drag Show
EVENTS
featuring guest stars Ramona Ryot, Lil' Nastalgia and a special performance of Stevi!; $10-13.22.
Event Title: Hell's House Party Drag Show. Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Open Minds Open Mic
EVENTS
on Wednesdays; bring your music, comedy, burlesque, and good vibes.
Event Title: Open Minds Open Mic. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Historical Society Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meeting upstairs, all welcome; free; for information, call 309-523-3440.
Event Title: Historical Society Meeting. Venue: River Valley District Library.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Valley District Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. Collegiate Jazz Night
LIVE MUSIC
the concert will bring together jazz ensembles from Loras College and the University of Dubuque for a celebration of jazz; free, no ticket required; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Late Night Painters: Moonlit Snow Deer After-Hours BYOB Paint Party
VISUAL ARTS
we paint Moonlit Snow Deer; ages 16+, BYO snacks and drinks, all supplies included; $32; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Late Night Painters: Moonlit Snow Deer After-Hours BYOB Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Norse Blake
COMEDY
Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do; from self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off-limits; $43.63-172; for information and tickets, call 319-688-2653.
Event Title: Norse Blake. Venue: Englert Theatre.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Owls
LIVE MUSIC
Owls is an inverted string quartet featuring violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, cellist Gabriel Cabezas and cellist-composer (and Hancher composer-in-residence) Paul Wiancko; $25-45; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Voxman Music Building.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Voxman Music Building.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. A Christmas Carol
THEATRE
Tony winners' Alan Menken's and Lynn Ahrens' holiday-musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic; directed by Georgette Kleier; Fri. Sat. Wed. and Nov. 11 & 12: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm production; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm production; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm production; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: A Christmas Carol. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Politics of Intention
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 8; exhibit of works by award-winning local artist Katrina Morrison; Morrison lives in Bishop Hill, where she teaches classes, shows and sells her art in her studio, Garden Thyme; a 1993 graduate of Bradley University, Morrison formed the Aledo Art Guild in 2000 and was an artist for the Quad City Arts’ metro arts program from 2002-03; gallery hours 8am-6pm; free; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309.341.5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Politics of Intention. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Weekend Silent Retreat with Spiritual Direction: "Abide in Me and You Will Bear Great Fruit"
EVENTS
thru Nov. 15; immerse yourself with a three-day silent, directed retreat; step back and make the time to discover what it means to abide and what is needed to make good fruit; $473 Includes private room, all meals, and spiritual direction sessions; for information, call 309-283-2108.
Event Title: Weekend Silent Retreat with Spiritual Direction: "Abide in Me and You Will Bear Great Fruit". Venue: Benet House Retreat Center - St. Mary Monastery.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Benet House Retreat Center - St. Mary Monastery.
For more info visit smmsisters.org. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Everyday Lives, Extraordinary People: Ruth Suckow's Iowa
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 15; inspired by her upbringing at the turn of the 20th century and considered “Iowa’s first feminist writer," Suckow’s work was largely forgotten until researchers rediscovered her story in the 1980s; the Ruth Suckow Memorial Association, with the support of Humanities Iowa, has developed a traveling exhibition celebrating the life and work of Iowa novelist and short story writer Ruth Suckow, who lived from 1892 to 1960; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Legacy of the Land: Treaties and the Shaping of America
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 7; developed in collaboration with the National Museum of American Indian and Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street, the exhibit explores the history and enduring impact of treaties between Tribal Nations and the United States; through artifacts, historical documents, photographs, and personal stories, visitors will discover how these agreements transformed the American landscape, reshaped communities, and continue to influence our nation today; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 2026 Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 20; exhibit of works in numerous mediums created solely by SAU alumni; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: 2026 Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 10; featuring works from a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; this exhibition has been organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 14; Burnham's installations are built from hundreds of rapid, gestural drawings made using acrylic paint; these drawings are collaged onto armatures and directly onto the gallery walls, accumulating into dense, layered environments that surround the viewer; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Ana Mendieta: Traces
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 28; this exhibition explores how the artist used her body to engage with the landscape and create powerful works of art; the exhibition features Mendieta’s photography and films, including works from her iconic Silueta series; in these works, she traced or imprinted her body’s silhouette in materials such as sand, earth, and flowers; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Ana Mendieta: Traces. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; with a deep interest in surface and the act of mark-making on cloth, Bennett uses only hand-painted, monoprinted fabrics in her work, occasionally adding ink into the mix; profoundly influenced by the natural world, her work is inspired by observation and experience, juxtaposing exuberant forms with quiet stillness; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Astrid Hilger Bennett: Marking Her Mark. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Spring 2027 Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; we are hand-picking the best of the best vendors from around the Midwest, combining them with amazing local live music, some of the most delicious food trucks, and bringing them all together in one awesome location, the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, Iowa.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Spring 2027 Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit thegoodmakersmarket.com. Campus Creatives: Creative Celebration Faculty & Staff
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 38; the exhibition highlights a rich variety of interests, ideas, and artistic voices, resulting in a vibrant collection that celebrates the depth of talent, imagination, and creativity within our faculty and staff community; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: Campus Creatives: Creative Celebration Faculty & Staff. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. College Invitational
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; participating Institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clarke University, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University; each institution submits artworks and artist statements, which then go through the approval process and are exhibited in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery; the artworks are then juried, and awards are given for First, Second, Third place awards, Judge’s Choice Award, Honorable Mention, and a People’s Choice Award; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: College Invitational. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 14; the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire—have influenced culture, science, and art for centuries; this exhibition explores how these elements appear in work from the permanent collection of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; they are elements that make up the world around us, and thus, also play a huge role in many works of art; together, these artworks demonstrate the continued power of the natural world in art; noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Firewood
VISUAL ARTS
thru Nov. 20; artist exhibition by Aidar Ishemgulov, a wood sculptor (wood carver), who works in the traditional style of wooden sculpture (figurative composition, animalistics) using modern electric tools and manual tools (axe, chisel, etc); Tue. & Thu. 5-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm, and by appointment; for information, contact Laura Moser, PS1 Community Stewardship Director, at laura@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Firewood. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Homecoming Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 20; the Art Department reached out to SAU alumni far and wide to send work for an exhibition that celebrates the wealth of talent that our graduates possess; we received work from grads as recent as last year and as far back as 1960; Mon.-Thu. 9am-4pm; free.
Event Title: Homecoming Exhibition. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Marquis, Moseley, & Smith
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; exhibit of paintings by Jeremy Marquis, pottery by Aaron Moseley, and mixed-media pieces by Corrine Smith; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Marquis, Moseley, & Smith. Venue: Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Quad City International Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 21; the third-floor exhibit features masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints and Traditional Arts of Mexico. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 6; exhibit by artist and Kent State University Professor Dadisi Curtis Jr; Curtis uses sculpture, printmaking, and digital media to explore implicit bias and the promotion of Black joy; Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm; for information, contact Luce Gallery Coordinator Brooks Cashbaugh at bcashbaugh@cornellcollege.edu.
Event Title: Tales of Mundane Black Joy: Who Gets to Rest? Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit news.cornellcollege.edu. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Monster Under My Bed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 4; visual artists aged 18 and older and residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities were invited to submit up to two original works for the exhibit themed on “monsters,” both literal and figurative, and the ways we confront, and cope with them; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: The Monster Under My Bed. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 17; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; 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: Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Walking CASI's Main Street
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; 11 times around makes a mile; our walking track has windows to look outside and pleasant scenery along the way to make your exercise time fun with friends, or on your own; our special flooring will be kind to your knees and joints; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Walking CASI's Main Street. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
Mon. & Fri. 10:15-11:15am, Thu. 8:45-9:45am; aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms; participants are taught some basic easy-to-learn movements for a fun workout; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Card Embroidery
SENIORS
on Thursdays; learn how to create embroidery greeting cards; a starter kit for $10 will need to be purchased before the first class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Card Embroidery. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Silver Sneakers Classic
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; chair exercises can offer a seated routine that rivals any you've ever done on your feet; you can also do this class standing if you want to give it a try; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Classic. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Music & Movement
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; a music-based program for kids ages 1-5; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Music & Movement. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Silver Sneakers Stability
SENIORS
Tue. & Thu.; 15-minute class designed to improve balance and prevent falls; you will improve your lower body strength with chair support and a variety of training techniques to keep you on your feet and steady; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Silver Sneakers Stability. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Coffee & Conversations
EVENTS
coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided; this program is aimed to provide social connection and entertainment for retirement-aged community members; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Coffee & Conversations. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Memory Café
EVENTS
a relaxing, comfortable environment for adults living with cognitive changes and their caregivers; join us every month for stimulating activities, socialization, and educational opportunities; led by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Memory Café. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Baby Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 0-2; simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities which help build your baby’s early literacy skills; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Baby Storytime. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Lapsit Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; a special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups; emphasis is on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Lapsit Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays & Thursdays; for ages 3-5; a celebration of reading, these story times include longer stories, songs, and music; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Line Dancing: Intermediate
SENIORS
on Thursdays; learn all the latest moves in a fun way to stay in shape; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing: Intermediate. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit casiseniors.org. Baby Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play immediately following Lapsit Storytime; we’ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Baby Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Line Dancing: Master Class
SENIORS
on Thursdays; learn all the latest moves in a fun way to stay in shape; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing: Master Class. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Moline Public Library Board Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
agendas are available prior to the meetings, minutes are available following approval; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Moline Public Library Board Meeting. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice
SENIORS
on Thursdays; come together weekly for practice and fellowship to prepare for performances throughout the year; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Hand and Foot
SENIORS
on Thursdays; this game is related to Canasta and is loads of fun; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Hand and Foot. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Afternoon Classics
MOVIES
for those who enjoy movies from the 1930s to 1960s; we will watch classic movies featuring your favorite movie stars; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Afternoon Classics. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Clay Leaf Charms at Hampton Heritage Center
VISUAL ARTS
create a set of clay leaf charms you can use as gift tags, napkin rings, and more; all supplies provided; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Clay Leaf Charms at Hampton Heritage Center. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Bags/Cornhole/Boards
SENIORS
on Thursdays; we have bags and boards for you to come and play on a weekly basis; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Bags/Cornhole/Boards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Frieze Lecture Series: 250 Years of Book Banning
LECTURES
presented by Dr. Meg Gillette; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through four very different lenses; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Frieze Lecture Series: 250 Years of Book Banning. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Study Hall: Teachers Night
EVENTS
on Thursdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Study Hall: Teachers Night. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Career and College Counseling
LECTURES
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Painting Basics for Kids
VISUAL ARTS
brushes, color, and the confidence to use them; kids 6-12 learn how paint actually works, mixing color, controlling the brush, layering, and building a picture; supplies included; $25; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Painting Basics for Kids. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Teen Role Playing
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Tween Gaming
KIDS' STUFF
stop by for an afternoon of gaming at the library; play on the library laptops, tablets, or on the Nintendo Switch; feel free to bring your own device to play with others; this is for kids in grades 4-8; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Tween Gaming. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Youth Empowerment Program
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; facilitators will help children aged 7-18 work on building life skills, effective coping skills, developing expectations around accountability, and focusing on preparedness for next steps in life, regardless of age; this program will also help support children impacted by grief, trauma, and/or loss; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Youth Empowerment Program. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Tween Role Playing Group
KIDS' STUFF
ages 10-13 are welcome to join us for an interactive session of Dread, the horror role-playing game based on your fear; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tween Role Playing Group. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Family Storytime: Scarecrows
KIDS' STUFF
we’ll read stories about scarecrows and make a craft; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Scarecrows. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.
LECTURES
the New York Times bestselling author of "Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own," will highlight concepts from his recent book, "America, U.S.A: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries" in the Noble Recital Hall at Jenson-Noble Hall of Music; following the lecture, Glaude plans to sign books in the lobby; free.
Event Title: Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. Venue: Luther College.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Luther College.
For more info visit www.luther.edu. Bettendorf Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held every second Tuesday of each month, except in July; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Bettendorf Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. ¡Construye Tu Puesto! Mini Mercado Craft
VISUAL ARTS
join us for a fun, hands-on celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; we'll start with a short, engaging presentation on the history of Mexican mercados and small business culture exploring how markets have brought communities together for generations and what it takes to run your very own puesto (market stall); then, with the help of volunteers from a local Latino college student organization, you will design and build your own miniature shoebox market stall, choosing a business like a fruit stand, bakery, taco stand, or flower shop, and decorating it to make it their own; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: ¡Construye Tu Puesto! Mini Mercado Craft. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Sip & Paint
VISUAL ARTS
create a fall tree perspective painting and enjoy a dirty soda bar; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Sip & Paint. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Sam Day (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Sam Day (6pm). Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Advocacy in Action: A Mental Health Advocacy Workshop
HEALTH
most of us want to help when someone we love is struggling, yet fewer of us feel ready to; this experiential workshop from The Gray Matters Collective founder Haley DeGreve gives you room to practice; the evening focuses on being present with people experiencing mental health challenges; you’ll learn about mental health advocacy, identify resources, and take time to reflect on your own challenges and the barriers that can keep you from showing up for others.
Event Title: Advocacy in Action: A Mental Health Advocacy Workshop. Venue: St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport.
For more info visit www.stpaulqc.org. Creativity Lab: Oil Pastel Fall Trees
KIDS' STUFF
let the fall foliage inspire you to draw some colorful trees; we will be using oil pastels to capture the beauty of autumn; all supplies will be provided; for kids kindergarten through fifth grade and their families; younger children are welcome but require an adult to be with them at all times; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Creativity Lab: Oil Pastel Fall Trees. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Advocacy in Action: A Mental Health Advocacy Workshop
LECTURES
most of us want to help when someone we love is struggling, yet fewer of us feel ready to; this experiential workshop from The Gray Matters Collective founder Haley DeGreve gives you room to practice; the evening focuses on being present with people experiencing mental health challenges; you’ll learn about mental health advocacy, identify resources, and take time to reflect on your own challenges and the barriers that can keep you from showing up for others.
Event Title: Advocacy in Action: A Mental Health Advocacy Workshop. Venue: St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport.
For more info visit www.stpaulqc.org. The Nightmare Before Christmas
MOVIES
Tim Burton's stop-motion-animated classic; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: The Nightmare Before Christmas. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Red Carpet Awards
MUSEUMS
celebrate the participants of the 2026 Teentober Contests! Pizza will be served in the theater's lobby beginning at 6pm, followed by a red-carpet entrance into the theater at 6:30pm; in addition to viewing the video contest entries, the librarians will also present a digital slideshow of art contest entries and share favorite lines from writing contest entries; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Lent - Company Dimes - We Were Paper - Breakfast by Myself (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Minneapolis based garage-pop and psych-rock musicians, featuring sets by Company Dimes, We Were Paper, and Breakfast by Myself; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Adinkra Cloth
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Rowen Schussheim-Anderson; students will learn about Adinkra cloth, the renowned “farewell cloth” from West Africa; join us to print these beautiful, intricate patterns on a canvas bag and/or other materials of your choice; $25-30; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Adinkra Cloth. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Books & Kitty Cozy Cat Paint Party
VISUAL ARTS
paint a black cat silhouette perched on a stack of teal and brown books beneath a huge golden moon; no experience needed, all supplies included; $29; for information, call 563-381-7838.
Event Title: Books & Kitty Cozy Cat Paint Party. Venue: ArtFlow Studios.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ArtFlow Studios.
For more info visit www.artflowstudios.com. Chit Chat Night with Rock Island Art Guild Artists
VISUAL ARTS
the second installment of Chit Chat Night featuring artists from the Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition; grab dinner and a drink in the café and join us in the lobby for these fast and Fun presentations; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Chit Chat Night with Rock Island Art Guild Artists. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Tales for Tots
KIDS' STUFF
on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Turkey Note Workshop
LECTURES
bring the family and learn about the history of the Turkey Note in the Quad Cities; afterward, we'll all make Turkey Notes to share; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Turkey Note Workshop. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Dusky Waters (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist who is at the forefront of fostering a more inclusive roots music landscape; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Venue: Butterworth Center.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Butterworth Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Game Night
EVENTS
on Thursdays; try our daily cocktail or mocktail and enjoy board games.
Event Title: Game Night. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Words, Power, & Community with Dr. Eve L. Ewing
LECTURES
engage in an important and thoughtful online conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer whose work explores race, education, identity, and community; through writing that blends scholarship, storytelling, and activism, Dr. Ewing has become one of today’s most influential public voices on culture and education; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Words, Power, & Community with Dr. Eve L. Ewing. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Muscatine City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets on the first, second, and third Thursday of each month; for information, call 563-263-5821.
Event Title: Muscatine City Council Meeting. Venue: City Hall of Muscatine.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Hall of Muscatine.
For more info visit www.muscatineiowa.gov. Shaun Cassidy's Unwrapped: Songs & Stories for the Holidays
LIVE MUSIC
an evening with the writer, producer, actor and Grammy-nominated singer; $25-78.50; for information and tickets, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. A Christmas Carol
THEATRE
Tony winners' Alan Menken's and Lynn Ahrens' holiday-musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic; directed by Georgette Kleier; Fri. Sat. Wed. and Nov. 11 & 12: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm production; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm production; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm production; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: A Christmas Carol. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. An Old-Fashioned Family Murder
THEATRE
every guest is a suspect in Joe DiPietro's comic mystery, directed by Jonathan Grafft; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-944-2244.
Event Title: An Old-Fashioned Family Murder. Venue: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Richmond Hill Barn Theatre.
For more info visit rhplayers.com. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
THEATRE
Tom Stoppard's existential comedy about two minor figures from "Hamlet," directed by Jeff Coussens; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $10-15; for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306.
Event Title: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. Venue: Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College.
For more info visit augustana.edu. The Minutes
THEATRE
Tracy Letts' Tony-nominated dark comedy about a very odd community meeting, directed by Jeremy Mahr; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350.
Event Title: The Minutes. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. The Tempest
THEATRE
Sunil Malapati's adaptation of Shakespeare's magic-laced classic; directed by Joe Klinebriel; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; post-show discussions after the Friday and Saturday performances; $10; for information and tickets, call 563.585.7469.
Event Title: The Tempest. Venue: University of Dubuque Babka Theatre.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
University of Dubuque Babka Theatre.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Rival Sons - The Blue Stones - The Velveteers
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Grammy-nominated, Nashville-based rockers on their "Domestic Bliss Tour," featuring sets by the Blue Stones and the Velveteers; $25-63-64.34 general admission tickets, $74.94-143.83 party pit admission.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. Politics of Intention
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 8; exhibit of works by award-winning local artist Katrina Morrison; Morrison lives in Bishop Hill, where she teaches classes, shows and sells her art in her studio, Garden Thyme; a 1993 graduate of Bradley University, Morrison formed the Aledo Art Guild in 2000 and was an artist for the Quad City Arts’ metro arts program from 2002-03; gallery hours 8am-6pm; free; for information, contact gallery director and art program coordinator Lisa Walker at 309.341.5303 or ldwalker@sandburg.edu.
Event Title: Politics of Intention. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu.