MLK Food Drive
EVENTS
thru May 20; the Arc of the Quad Cities will be collecting food along with our friends from the QC Disabilities Awareness Coalition and distributing food to pantries across the QCA; the drive will collect canned meat, fruits, vegetables and more to help fight food insecurity and create inclusive volunteer opportunities; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MLK Food Drive. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association: 2026 Spring Conference
LECTURES
thru May 21.
Event Title: Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association: 2026 Spring Conference. Venue: Quad City International Airport.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Quad Cities International Airport.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. NIFA SAFECON 2026
LECTURES
thru May 23.
Event Title: NIFA SAFECON 2026. Venue: Quad City International Airport.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Quad Cities International Airport.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of C.M. Waggoner's book with the Novel Naptime Book Club; a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, May 20, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group)
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Facebook Live: UN World Bee Day
LECTURES
led by Bob Roe and Kurt Kreiter; tour the six hives of bees currently living at The Prairie; free-will offerings encouraged; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Facebook Live: UN World Bee Day. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2026, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Lion Women of Tehran
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Marjan Kamali's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Lion Women of Tehran. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. 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, May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Fiddler on the Roof
THEATRE
musical classic about a small town in Russia, a dairy farmer, and his daughters Fri. Sat. Wed. and 4/29 and 4/30: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Fiddler on the Roof. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 1: Steam to Gasoline, the Very Beginning
MOVIES
see the early tractors portrayed in video, and enjoy an antique tractor cold start competition; with special guest Paul Searl, expert on the Rock Island Plow Company; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 1: Steam to Gasoline, the Very Beginning. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Plug & Play
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 join us for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room; play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Plug & Play. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Centennial Bridge Public Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
find out what's next for the US 67 Corridor; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Centennial Bridge Public Meeting. Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center - Rock Island.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center - Rock Island.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Kids Craft Series: String Art
KIDS' STUFF
hang out and learn to make something new; best suited to kids 7+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Kids Craft Series: String Art. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Forest Study
LECTURES
the event takes participants through the Hauberg Forest with bug nets and binoculars provided for class; for information, call 309-373-5080.
Event Title: Forest Study. Venue: Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Builders Club
KIDS' STUFF
we will have LEGOs, magnetic tiles, and other building blocks for kids to play with free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Builders Club. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Teen Gaming
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; join us for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work (Miss Amber says “Good luck to you on that.”); tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns also welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Gaming. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Wax on Wednesdays (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays (5pm). Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Pokémon Club
KIDS' STUFF
a club just for fans of Pokémon to hang out with other fans, play the card game or video games, trade cards, make a craft, or watch an episode of Pokémon; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Pokémon Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Night People (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Iowa Hall of Fame band from the 1970s; 5pm doors, 5:30pm music; $5.
Event Title: The Night People (5:30pm). Venue: Davenport Elks Lodge #298.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Elks Lodge #298.
Silent Book Club
LITERARY ARTS
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Death Cafe
MEETINGS, ETC
a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes; it is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Death Cafe. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Committee of the Whole meeting, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council meeting; the City Council will from time-to-time have special meetings or work sessions as needed; for information, call 563-326-7711 or e-mail contactus@davenportiowa.com.
Event Title: Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
For more info visit www.davenportiowa.com. Tommy Pickett Jr. & Friends (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tommy Pickett Jr. & Friends (6pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad Cities Bicycle Club Ride of Silence
EVENTS
riders are required to wear helmets, ride in a group at a pace of no more than 12 miles per hour, and observe all traffic and safety rules; those participating should also remain silent throughout the ride, in memory of all cyclists who were killed or injured while riding; along with a helmet, cyclists taking the Ride of Silence should wear bright clothing and are also encouraged to bring lights, flashers, and a friend; for information, e-mail mathiasdebdean@peoplepc.com.
Event Title: Quad Cities Bicycle Club Ride of Silence. Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
For more info visit www.rideofsilence.org. SOFA Seminars: Escaping Debt
LECTURES
learn everything you need to know about how to start relieving yourself of debt with this free seminar offered by The Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA), presented by Jaime Ragins; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: SOFA Seminars: Escaping Debt. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Rosewater
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Tade Thompson's book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rosewater. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Fai Laci (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
the band was founded by Luke Faillaci following the 2022 release of the first Fai Laci EP, Conversation, recorded in his college bedroom and highlighted by such tracks as “Five” and “Gypsy Lover"; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Coal Valley City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; for information, e-mail info@coalvalleyil.org or call 309-799-3604.
Event Title: Coal Valley City Hall Meeting. Venue: Coal Valley Village Hall.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coal Valley Village Hall.
For more info visit www.coalvalleyil.org. 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, May 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. My Brilliant Friend
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Elena Ferrante's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: My Brilliant Friend. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Genesius Guild Presents: Shrews, Taming, and Turning the Tables.
THEATRE
a special performance by the Genesius Theatre Guild of the Quad Cities in preparation for its summer season at Rock Island's Lincoln Park; join Rock Island's own Genesius Guild as they warm up with a readers-theatre performance; explore Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and its subversive sequel, John Fletcher’s The Tamer Tamed, revealing how early modern theater used comedy to question power, gender roles, and turn expectations upside down; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Genesius Guild Presents: Shrews, Taming, and Turning the Tables. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
LITERARY ARTS
Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable; Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition to render powerful critiques of academia, the publishing industry, and even contemporary popular culture; free via Zoom; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
LITERARY ARTS
Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable; Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition to render powerful critiques of academia, the publishing industry, and even contemporary popular culture; free via Zoom; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Fiddler on the Roof
THEATRE
musical classic about a small town in Russia, a dairy farmer, and his daughters Fri. Sat. Wed. and 4/29 and 4/30: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Fiddler on the Roof. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.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, May 21, 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, May 21, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association: 2026 Spring Conference
LECTURES
thru May 21.
Event Title: Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association: 2026 Spring Conference. Venue: Quad City International Airport.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Quad Cities International Airport.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. NIFA SAFECON 2026
LECTURES
thru May 23.
Event Title: NIFA SAFECON 2026. Venue: Quad City International Airport.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Quad Cities International Airport.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:45 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).
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zoo Night
EVENTS
enjoy a longer day at the zoo, with last entrance at 7pm; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Zoo Night. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes
LECTURES
at 10am & 2pm; oin Paul Plagenz (Moline Regional Community Foundation) and Callahan Herrig (Moline Public Library) to learn more about supporting the Moline Public Library Endowment; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Tales of Custard the Dragon
THEATRE
a musical journey in which a most unlikely hero finds true courage, based on Ogden Nash’s whimsical stories, directed by Kiera Lynn; scheduled 10am & 1pm performances Tue. Thu., Fri. and Sat. and an evening performance on June 18; $13 ($20 for dinner-and-show on June 18); for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Event Title: The Tales of Custard the Dragon. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.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, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Park Vista Open House
EVENTS
featuring tours of all levels of care, light refreshments, and information packets; free; for information, call 563-447-7447.
Event Title: Park Vista Open House. Venue: Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche.
For more info visit parkvistaliving.org. Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Cemetery Art and History
LECTURES
we are learning about symbols and art motifs used in cemeteries and their history; the monument or tombstone may tell you the interests and/or wealth of the deceased; we will showcase examples of symbols, art, and statues found in our local cemeteries to help attendees become more familiar with cemetery art and history; water and dessert provided, bring your own lunch; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Cemetery Art and History. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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, May 21, 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, May 21, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Downtown Movie Club
MOVIES
this month's selection is an 2025 Oscar nominated film about the life of Shakespeare and his wife Agnes; light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Downtown Movie Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. The Last to Fall From Hero Street
MOVIES
view the new Hero Street documentary from Fourth Wall Films and meet filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Last to Fall From Hero Street. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes
LECTURES
at 10am & 2pm; oin Paul Plagenz (Moline Regional Community Foundation) and Callahan Herrig (Moline Public Library) to learn more about supporting the Moline Public Library Endowment; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Study Hall: Teachers Night
EVENTS
on Thursdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Study Hall: Teachers Night. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Career and College Counseling
LECTURES
on Thursdays; staffers can assist with : career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resume assistance, job search assistance, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment necessary; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Afterschool Activity @ Southwest
KIDS' STUFF
this week we will be making homemade fidget spinners from resin free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Afterschool Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Library Council
KIDS' STUFF
grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about library programs, materials, and services; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Library Council. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Seeking Volunteers: Rock Island National Cemetery Flag Placement
EVENTS
seeking volunteers to place American flags at the headstones of fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day; please plan to arrive early due to the incredible support from the greater Quad Cities area, which will result in high traffic into the Cemetery; in the event of severe weather, flag placement will be 4 p.m. Friday, May 22; all volunteers need to show up at the cemetery’s Memorial Day stage area to receive flags and instructions; for more information, call 309-784-0000; hot dogs and water, provided by the Bi-County Memorial Association, will be served to participants and volunteers at the conclusion of flag placement; work to remove the flags begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, weather permitting.
Event Title: Seeking Volunteers: Rock Island National Cemetery Flag Placement. Venue: Rock Island National Cemetery.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island National Cemetery.
For more info visit home.army.mil. Da Vinci Kids
KIDS' STUFF
create a flower crown as we explore Frida Kahlo and her art; for ages 3-6 with an adult; all craft supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Da Vinci Kids. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Family Storytime: Emotions
KIDS' STUFF
ages 6-11 join us for storytime and make a wheel of feelings and emotions; limited to the first 10 participants; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Emotions. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Main Character Energy
VISUAL ARTS
meant for ages 17-29, we will explore your inner protagonist; using the mediums of drawing or collage, you can connect with who you are now and who you'd like to become as your life story unfolds; this program will be in partnership with Narratives QC, please register on the library’s website; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Main Character Energy. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
activities may include voting on actions and conducting public hearings; for information, call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.gov.
Event Title: Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting. Venue: Scott County Administrative Center.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends (5:30pm). Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Read to a Dog
KIDS' STUFF
QC CAN's Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Read to a Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Silent Book Club
LITERARY ARTS
a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Third Thursday Jazz featuring the TriTones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Third Thursday Jazz featuring the TriTones (6pm). Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. A League of Their Own
MOVIES
screening of the women's-baseball comedy; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: A League of Their Own. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Earth Tongue - Pink Fuzz (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the heavy psych rock two-piece from Wellington, New Zealand, featuring a set by Pink Fuzz; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. MPL Makers Club
KIDS' STUFF
make some lovely lovey cards for all those you love; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Listen for the Lie
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Amy Tintera's novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Listen for the Lie. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Mandalorian & Grogo: Early Showing
MOVIES
screening of the new "Star Wars" installment; 6:30pm gates, movies start at dusk; for information, call 563-212-0438.
Event Title: The Mandalorian & Grogo: Early Showing. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers
MOVIES
screenings of the new Star Wars installments and the Disney/Pixar smash; $5-10; 6:30pm gates.
Event Title: The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. MPL Makers Club: “Stained Glass” Jars
VISUAL ARTS
join the club to get creative with tissue paper and mod podge to make your own beautiful candle holder; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: “Stained Glass” Jars. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Open Mic w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Black Hawk College Graduation Ceremony
EVENTS
for information, call 309-764-2001.
Event Title: Black Hawk College Graduation Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.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, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Master Class
THEATRE
Terrence McNally's Tony-winning comedy drama explores the life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts master classes for aspiring singers; produced in partnership with Opera Quad Cities, directed by Ron May; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350.
Event Title: Master Class. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Karaoke Night. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:45 PM.
Oak Grove Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.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.
Friday, May 22, 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.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. NIFA SAFECON 2026
LECTURES
thru May 23.
Event Title: NIFA SAFECON 2026. Venue: Quad City International Airport.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Quad Cities International Airport.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. Kaleidoscope Odyssey
MUSEUMS
thru Sept. 7; featuring more than 24 large-scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by worldrenowned artist and Davenport native Tom Chouteau, Kaleidoscope Odyssey celebrates the intersection of visual art, science, and optics; Chouteau’s work has been featured in exhibitions from Japan to New York, and now returns home in an experience designed to captivate visitors of all ages; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Play On! German Immigrants and the Quad Cities' Musical Legacy
MUSEUMS
thru Aug. 2; on display in the third-floor gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States
MUSEUMS
thru Nov. 1; over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States; the exhibition will feature information about German immigrants in the United States going as far back as the first Jamestown settlements, and shed light on the ways in which the country was built and shaped by immigrants; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; exhibit designed honor and celebrate the creativity of four graduating digital art and design majors before they step into the world as professional designers; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; hosted by RutabagA Art at 108 N. State Street; opens May 3 at 3pm; gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 3pm and The Cellar Hours are Wed/Thurs/Sun 5-9pm and Fri/Sat 5-9:30pm.
Event Title: 4th Annual Geneseo Fine Art Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
The Cellar Restaurant.
A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; featured artists include Alan Cohen, György Kepes, Olivia Parker, Kenda North, Michael Stone, Linda Connor, Emmet Gowin, Barbara Morgan, Otmar Thormann, Hans Breder, and others; together, their work invites viewers to reconsider what a photograph can be; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Surreal Lens: Photography From the Figge Collection. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 20; artists Maggie Adams and Aykeem Spivey demonstrate how, in this period of incubation, black-or-white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love; for information, contact Jennifer Ong at jennigerong@augustana.edu.
Event Title: Amniotic Ambiguity: Comparative Embryology to Queering a Space. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3, 2027; these exceptional works, on view thanks to support from the Art Bridges Foundation, include pieces by Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, and Robert Motherwell; the paintings by Mitchell and Motherwell will appear alongside works from the Figge’s collection in the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of abstraction; Nevelson’s sculpture will be featured in dialogue with Moon Zag III, the large-scale wall sculpture from the Figge’s collection, in the John Deere Gallery later this year; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Ulrich Museum of Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 29; exhibit of mixed media by Aaron Butcher and fiber art by Marykay Hymes and Diane Murtha; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 29; this all-Iowa, open call, juried art exhibition highlights the talented artists working in fiber in the state, drawing attention to the rich variety, conceptual prowess and technical skill of their work; artists are invited to submit up to three works available for display; the submitted artworks must be rooted in fiber or utilize textile techniques but may include additional materials; this includes, but is not limited to, quilting, weaving, needle arts, felting, textile-based sculpture, dyeing, etc. or any combination thereof; the work may encompass any
approach from representational to abstract; traditional or functional, to avant-garde; no entry fee; for information, call 319-366-7503; submit entries to jjessen@crma.org.
Event Title: Call for Entry -- Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
seeking vendors for the June 13 event designed to encourage and showcase young entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create, present, and sell their own goods; this is a great opportunity for young people to explore creativity, develop business skills, and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.; for information, call 563-223-8404 or e-mail amitypointts@gmail.com.
Event Title: Call for Vendors: Amity Point's Young Makers Market. Venue: Amity Point.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Amity Point.
For more info visit www.amitypoint.org. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.)
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes central to Gonzalez-Torres’s practice: the joyful celebration of LGBTQ identity alongside acknowledgment of ongoing challenges to the community’s rights, as well as the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Felix Gonzalez-Torres: "Untitled" (L.A.). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang, Jackson, & Terry
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 19; exhibit of fine art photography by Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Huang, Jackson, & Terry. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Muscatine & the Civil War
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; a powerful exhibition that brings the national conflict into sharp local focus while exploring how one river town was forever changed by war; through letters, photographs, and deeply personal artifacts, visitors encounter the courage and sacrifice of Muscatine citizens who answered the call to serve; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine & the Civil War. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Palimpsest and The Edge of Light
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 30; photography exhibitions by Randall Richmond of Voices Studios and Amy May Laskye of the Joan Mulgrew Gallery; free; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Palimpsest and The Edge of Light. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 2; the exhibit features the work of internationally acclaimed artist Singletary and tells the story of Raven, an important trickster figure in Tlingit culture who transformed the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 16; Dara Birnbaum assembles scenes from the 1970s Wonder Woman television series starring Lynda Carter; throughout the video, Wonder Woman spins, transforming again and again from her alter ego, Diana Prince, into the Amazonian superheroine; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 24; this annual, fan-favorite exhibition features student artwork from 8 local school districts, supporting local art education; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks, complete with 76 frames, hundreds of student artworks, and Sunday student recognition receptions, featuring free admission thanks to our generous sponsors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 22, 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.
Friday, May 22, 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.
Friday, May 22, 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.
Friday, May 22, 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.
Friday, May 22, 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).
Friday, May 22, 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).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Golden Tones Chorus Practice
SENIORS
on Fridays; sing along to classic melodies and practice for performances throughout the year; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 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).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Adult Coloring
SENIORS
on Fridays; come and color with friends; we will supply the space and you bring your materials; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Adult Coloring. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Aging Sensitivity: WISE Session #5
SENIORS
in this session of Unity Point Health’s Wellness Initiative for Senior Education, learn about addiction as a disease, signs of substance abuse, health risks, treatment options, and more; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Aging Sensitivity: WISE Session #5. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. 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).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Imagination Station
KIDS' STUFF
on Fridays; enjoy stories, crafts, and more; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Imagination Station. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
KIDS' STUFF
on Fridays; ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes, and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre
SENIORS
on Fridays; bring your theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater group and step into the spotlight with other senior performers in locally written plays; with excellent hours, openings for men and women, actors and stage crew needed, and no memorization required; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Toddler Time
KIDS' STUFF
held at City Center Plaza outside the library; join Miss Ashe for a rainbow-themed toddler storytime with stories, songs, and colorful props to play with; we're even breaking out the parachute; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Toddler Time. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; open to everyone 60 years and up; annual registration is required; make your 48-hour advanced reservation, for meal planning, by calling 563.386.7477 Ext. 248; donations are welcomed.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Ben Schwind (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
concert in the Brown Bag Lunch Series; Schwind is a multi-instrumentalist who has graced the Quad Cities’ music scene for the last 15 years; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; tournaments every week; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Afternoon Bingo
SENIORS
on Fridays; games played on hard cards for fun games of chance; sponsored by Oak St; Health on 1st Fridays and Aetna who provides extra prizes on the 2nd Friday of the month; $0.25 for each regular game and $0.50 for each special game; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Afternoon Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Robert Young Center Care Coordination Drop-In
HEALTH
on Fridays; UnityPoint Health Robert Young Center Care Coordination is free, does not require health insurance coverage, is open to all ages, and can assist with:
• Housing assistance
• Medicaid applications
• SNAP benefits
• Healthcare resources
• Mental health referrals
• and more!
No appointment is necessary, participants are helped on a first-come, first-served basis free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Robert Young Center Care Coordination Drop-In. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Top Gun
MOVIES
at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Top Gun. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.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).
Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Euchre Club
EVENTS
on Fridays; if you don't know how to play, someone will be available to teach you free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Euchre Club. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Good Makers Market: Angela Meyer (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Good Makers Market: Angela Meyer (3pm). Venue: Downtown Tipton.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Downtown Tipton.
Spring 2026 Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
May 22 & 23; purchase handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks, and listen to local live music all day; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
Event Title: Seeking Vendors: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Dolly Parton Country Happy Hour
EVENTS
on Fridays; enjoy drink specials & good country music picked by DJ GLORIFIED JUKEBOX.
Event Title: Dolly Parton Country Happy Hour. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Food Truck Fridays
EVENTS
weekly offerings will vary; guests are welcome to bring their Food Truck meal purchases into Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi River Distilling Company, Wide River Winery Tasting Room, or hang out near Aunt Hattie’s where there is outdoor seating.
Event Title: Food Truck Fridays. Venue: Downtown LeClaire.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown LeClaire.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Mercado on Fifth Opening Day Celebration
EVENTS
the Quad Cities’ premier Latino cultural market and small business incubator will kick off its 10th Anniversary Season with a vibrant Opening Day celebration; featuring a dynamic lineup of live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly activities, along with a special ceremony honoring the community members, partners, and supporters who have helped Mercado grow into a cornerstone of the Quad Cities; with Tamborazo La Magdalena (5:30 PM), Los Sembradores del Norte (6:30 PM), Crooked Cactus (7:45 PM), Grupo Innstinto (9:00 PM finale), and additional patio performances and cultural activations throughout the night, creating a festival-style atmosphere; $5; ages 12 & under and 65 & older free.
Event Title: Mercado on Fifth Opening Day Celebration. Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Mercado on Fifth: Tamborazo La Magdalena (5:30pm) - Los Sembradores del Norte (6:30pm) - Crooked Cactus (7:45pm) - Grupo Innstinto (9pm)
LIVE MUSIC
playing for Mercado on Fifth's 10th Anniversary Grand Opening Celebration.
Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Friday Night Out: GemDuo Earrings
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Karen Kubby; have a lot of fun stitching GemDuos and SuperDuos to make squares with loads of color and texture; it looks like a traditional quilt square; use this pattern to make a matching bracelet; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Friday Night Out: GemDuo Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Royal Pop (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Royal Pop (6pm). Venue: El Fogon Mexican Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
El Fogon Mexican Bar & Grill.
A League of Their Own
MOVIES
screening of the women's-baseball comedy; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: A League of Their Own. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Josh Spinner - Lainey Jean (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the multi-talented musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago, featuring a set by Lainey Jean; $26.45.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Angela Meyer (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (6:30pm). Venue: B52 Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
B52 Bar & Grill.
Heartbreak Honey (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Heartbreak Honey (6:30pm). Venue: Jennie's Boxcar.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Jennie's Boxcar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers
MOVIES
screenings of the new Star Wars installments and the Disney/Pixar smash; $5-10; 6:30pm gates.
Event Title: The Mandolorian & Grogu - Hoppers. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. West Liberty High and West High Bands (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series; in case of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp (lower level) at Washington and Gilbert Streets; rain location updates will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the performance via the Summer of the Arts website and social media; free.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit www.summerofthearts.org. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp
SPORTS
minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm, Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 1pm; $4-19.50; for information and tickets, call 563-324-3000.
Event Title: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Jason Carl's Tom Petty Tribute
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jason Carl's Tom Petty Tribute. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Randy Leasman
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Randy Leasman. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ecdysiast Dance Party
DANCE
on Fridays; grab a drink and join our go-go dancers on the dance floor.
Event Title: Ecdysiast Dance Party. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Top Gun
MOVIES
at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Top Gun. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Class of '82
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood 2026 summer concert series; free; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. ComedySportz Quad Cities
COMEDY
on Fridays and Saturdays; the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
LIVE MUSIC
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone has sold over eighty million records with iconic songs like "I'm Into Something Good," "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter," “Silhouettes” “Wonderful World” “Can’ You Hear My Heart Beat” “A Must to Avoid” “Listen People” and "There's a Kind of Hush"; $39 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Fiddler on the Roof
THEATRE
musical classic about a small town in Russia, a dairy farmer, and his daughters Fri. Sat. Wed. and 4/29 and 4/30: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Fiddler on the Roof. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Master Class
THEATRE
Terrence McNally's Tony-winning comedy drama explores the life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts master classes for aspiring singers; produced in partnership with Opera Quad Cities, directed by Ron May; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350.
Event Title: Master Class. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. 28 Days Later - Two Boyfriends - Burke Ward Wallace
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: 28 Days Later - Two Boyfriends - Burke Ward Wallace. Venue: Gabe's.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Fair Warning
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Fair Warning. Venue: Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Old School Bingo
EVENTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Old School Bingo. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Smells Like Nirvana: A Tribute to Nirvana
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the touring tribute rockers as they perform songs from Nevermind, In Utero, Bleach, and more; $30-31.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Palomino
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Palomino. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Fishbait
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Fishbait. Venue: Micky's Irish Pub.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 PM – Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Micky's Irish Pub.
For more info visit mickysirishpub.com.