2025 Quad Cities Summer Games
EVENTS
thru May 31; the Games (formerly known as the QC Senior Olympics) is a multi-event extravanganza that takes place annually in the Quad Cities; there are more than 50 events from which to choose, starting with a pickleball tournament May 17/18 and culminating with the track & field meet and swimming on May 31; not all events are sports-related - we also offer competition in literary arts, performing arts, as well as arts & crafts; a single $40 registration fee entitles entry into unlimited events.
Event Title: 2025 Quad Cities Summer Games. Venue: St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcsogo.org. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; learn about a team of archaeologists who mysteriously disappeared from an excavation site in Palenque, Mexico while investigating a rumor around a priceless jade medallion before something horrifying scared them off; use video clues and warnings the team left behind to uncover the valuable information in archaeology, biology, and astromathematic field stations; developed by the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. What's New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; visit the GAHC+M to explore some of the interesting items we’ve added to the collection in the last six years – from machines to hand crafted furniture, textiles, personal items from early Davenport homes, and even medical equipment. Learn about stories of early immigrants and Quad City residents through historic artifacts; 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 22, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
on Thursdays; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance rhythms; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 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 fun embroidery greeting cards; $2-4, plus $10 starter kit for first class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Card Embroidery. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Yoga Storytime and Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved
KIDS' STUFF
Yoga Storytime attendees can expect stories, movement and songs; attendees will also have the opportunity to register for a library card, browse from a collection of materials for check out, and place holds; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Yoga Storytime and Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved. Venue: Autistic and Loved.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Autistic and Loved.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Coffee & Conversations
SENIORS
every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month; meet neighbors and create community; coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided; this program is aimed to provide social connection and entertainment for retirement-aged community members; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Coffee & Conversations. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Line Dancing
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Line Dancing. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit casiseniors.org. Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved
KIDS' STUFF
attendees will have the opportunity to register for a library card, browse from a collection of materials for check out, return items, learn about upcoming library programs and place holds; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pop-Up Library at Autistic & Loved. Venue: Autistic and Loved.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Autistic and Loved.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Wave of Wellness One-Year Anniversary Party
EVENTS
the Quad Cities' advanced aesthetic clinic is now offering Emsculpt NEO, a non-invasive technology using muscle activation and heat to burn fat and build muscles in the abdomen, buttocks, arms, and thighs; the device works by forcing abdomen muscles to experience contractions equivalent to 20,000 crunches during a 30-minute session; those interested in trying these procedures are invited; attendees will enjoy refreshments, goody bags, and special discounts; for information and to RSVP, call 563-343-7015.
Event Title: Wave of Wellness One-Year Anniversary Party. Venue: Wave of Wellness.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Wave of Wellness.
For more info visit wow-aesthetics.com. Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $2/member, membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Chess
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $1/session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chess. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Teen Role Playing Games
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; play your favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing Games. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 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; work to place the flags will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 22 rain or shine; 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 23; all volunteers need to show up inside the cemetery to receive flags and instructions; hot dogs 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 28, weather permitting; for more information, call 309-784-0000.
Event Title: Seeking Volunteers: Rock Island National Cemetery Flag Placement. Venue: Rock Island National Cemetery.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island National Cemetery.
For more info visit home.army.mil. Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
bring your toddlers to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art; we will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Stretchy Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
ages 3-6 with an adult can explore the magic of storytime through movement and music; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Stretchy Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Open Jam Night (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam Night (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Teen Art Committee
KIDS' STUFF
teens in grades 6-12 are encouraged to paint, plan, and decorate while gaining service learning hours; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Art Committee. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Teen Clay Magnets
KIDS' STUFF
grades 6-12 join us in making polymer clay magnets using clay, magnets and Mod-Podge; use the examples we provide for inspiration or create your own masterpiece; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Clay Magnets. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety
LECTURES
in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us as a certified therapist from the Vera French Mental Health Center shines a light on anxiety; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. QCMade: Miss Effie's Country Flowers
LECTURES
an off-site tour at 27387 130th Ave, Donahue, IA 52746; in 2002, Miss Effie's was the first you-pick flower farm in Iowa, and 24 years later, they are still an agritourism site and rental venue, as well as a space to find peace and magic; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCMade: Miss Effie's Country Flowers. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Not Petty: Tom Petty Tribute (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Not Petty: Tom Petty Tribute (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Worst Person in the World
MOVIES
a screening in the Free Film at the Figge series; this 2021 Oscar nominee is a wistful and life-affirming film about the fluctuating desires of a woman on the cusp of 30 and her quest for love and meaning in the modern world; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: The Worst Person in the World. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Aleksi Campagne
LIVE MUSIC
an evening with the genre-bending violinist, singer-songwriter, and bilingual storyteller from Montreal; 6pm potluck, 7pm concert; $20-30 suggested donation.
Event Title: Aleksi Campagne. Venue: Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bishop Hill Creatibe Commons.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Totes McGotes
LIVE MUSIC
free; performance in the annual Summer Concert series; bring lawn chairs; food and drink available for purchase; no outside alcohol.
Venue: Bass Street Landing Plaza.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bass Street Landing Plaza.
For more info visit molinecentre.org. Lucas Bohn: Lesson Plans to Late Night
COMEDY
from a public school teacher to a national touring comedian, Lucas Bohn shares his journey of following his dreams in the midst of life’s many curve balls; cabaret menu available for purchase; $20-25; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Event Title: Lucas Bohn: Lesson Plans to Late Night. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Don Gustofson Jazz
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Don Gustofson Jazz. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. The Fray
LIVE MUSIC
the alternative rockers re-emerge with a U.S. headline tour and their first collection of new music in a decade; $30-70; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. 2025 Quad Cities Summer Games
EVENTS
thru May 31; the Games (formerly known as the QC Senior Olympics) is a multi-event extravanganza that takes place annually in the Quad Cities; there are more than 50 events from which to choose, starting with a pickleball tournament May 17/18 and culminating with the track & field meet and swimming on May 31; not all events are sports-related - we also offer competition in literary arts, performing arts, as well as arts & crafts; a single $40 registration fee entitles entry into unlimited events.
Event Title: 2025 Quad Cities Summer Games. Venue: St. Ambrose University.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcsogo.org. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; learn about a team of archaeologists who mysteriously disappeared from an excavation site in Palenque, Mexico while investigating a rumor around a priceless jade medallion before something horrifying scared them off; use video clues and warnings the team left behind to uncover the valuable information in archaeology, biology, and astromathematic field stations; developed by the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. What's New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; visit the GAHC+M to explore some of the interesting items we’ve added to the collection in the last six years – from machines to hand crafted furniture, textiles, personal items from early Davenport homes, and even medical equipment. Learn about stories of early immigrants and Quad City residents through historic artifacts; 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 23, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Sonora Dinamita de Colombia
LIVE MUSIC
an event in Mercado on Fifth's Summer Concert series; free.
Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, May 23, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Billiards
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Golden Tones Chorus Practice
SENIORS
on Fridays; sing along to some classical memories; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 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; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Adult Coloring
SENIORS
on Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Adult Coloring. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba
SENIORS
Mon.-Wed. & Fri.; aerobic fitness based on Latin American dance rhythms; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Zumba Gold
SENIORS
on Fridays; $3/class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Zumba Gold. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.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; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Milestones AAA Meal Site
SENIORS
Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. QuarterMoon Tinsnips (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
the ensemble has been together for over 16 years playing "homegrown" traditional bluegrass music; they come from the Quad Cities and encourage singing, clapping, dancing and any other kind of merriment; enjoy the sounds of the banjo, dobro, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and bass as they play the good old bluegrass songs from the past; feel free to pack a lunch to enjoy during the performance; coffee and water are supplied; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; $4-8; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Afternoon Bingo
SENIORS
on Fridays; with 25 and 50 cent cards; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Afternoon Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
find 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; featuring around 150 handpicked vendors from around the Midwest, food trucks, a vintage camper bar, two live-music stages, llamas, and more; $10, ages 14 & under free; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
Event Title: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Storytime with Allen McCaulley & the Legacy Therapy Dogs
KIDS' STUFF
a paw-sitively fun time with the Legacy Therapy Dogs and local author and dog-enthusiast Allen McCaulley; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Storytime with Allen McCaulley & the Legacy Therapy Dogs. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Food Truck Fridays
EVENTS
on Fridays; 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; all of our other restaurants are open and some shops are staying open late, too.
Event Title: Food Truck Fridays. Venue: Downtown LeClaire.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown LeClaire.
For more info visit www.visitleclaire.com. Mercado on Fifth
EVENTS
on Fridays; the ninth-annual fiestas featuring an open-air market, authentic Mexican cuisine, a dynamic lineup of Latin music, including banda, rock en español, salsa, and tributes to iconic artists, and much more.
Event Title: Mercado on Fifth. Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Spring Member Reception
VISUAL ARTS
Figge members are invited to join us for an exclusive preview of Future Now, a cutting edge exhibition of footwear as a tribute to innovation; enjoy complimentary light bites and a cash bar; free to Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Spring Member Reception. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. West Liberty High and West High Jazz Ensembles (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Bell & Field
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Bell & Field. Venue: The V'ue.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The V'ue.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Twisted Tones (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Twisted Tones (7pm). Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
Dukes & Boots
DANCE
on Fridays; join Steppin’ With Heather as she teaches some of the most popular line dances; ost dance lessons, we will have a live DJ or band from 9PM- close that will continue on the dancing fun.
Event Title: Dukes & Boots. Venue: Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory - Davenport.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Funktastic 5
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Tyler Richton & the High Bank Boys - Michael Moncada & Whiskey High - Tylor & the Train Robbers
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the country band based in Central Iowa, featuring sets by Michael Moncada & Whiskey High and Tylor & the Train Robbers; $22.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. youbet - Moontype
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the indie-rock band fronted by Nick Llobet,featuring a set by Moontype $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.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 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Moline High School Graduation Ceremony
EVENTS
all graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and attendees to enter through entrances with walk-through metal detectors; we will also be enforcing our bag policy, which is any bag/purse over 5”x7”x2” will need to be returned to their vehicle or checked in at Guest Services; our only exceptions to this are for medical reasons or diaper bags (with small child/children present upon entry); we do not allow airhorns or any noise makers of any kind; other items that are prohibited, along with weapons of any kind, are pocket knives, pepper spray and helium balloons.
Event Title: Moline High School Graduation Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Chicago
THEATRE
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Marry Me a Little
THEATRE
the Quad Cities premiere of the musical revue featuring songs by Stephen Sondheim, conceived and developed by Craig Lucas and Norman Rene, directed by Jake Ladd; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Marry Me a Little. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit www.playcrafters.com. DJ and Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: DJ and Karaoke Night. Venue: Denny O's.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Denny O's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Got Your Six
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Got Your Six. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Modern Mythology
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Modern Mythology. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Martin and Kelly Band
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Martin and Kelly Band. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 24, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Retroactive Band
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-328-8000.
Event Title: Retroactive Band. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 24, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Rabbit Hole
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rabbit Hole. Venue: The RailYard Restaurant & Bar.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
The RailYard Restaurant & Bar.
2025 Quad Cities Summer Games
EVENTS
thru May 31; the Games (formerly known as the QC Senior Olympics) is a multi-event extravanganza that takes place annually in the Quad Cities; there are more than 50 events from which to choose, starting with a pickleball tournament May 17/18 and culminating with the track & field meet and swimming on May 31; not all events are sports-related - we also offer competition in literary arts, performing arts, as well as arts & crafts; a single $40 registration fee entitles entry into unlimited events.
Event Title: 2025 Quad Cities Summer Games. Venue: St. Ambrose University.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcsogo.org. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
MUSEUMS
thru June 29; the exhibit offering insight into the company’s origins, its development over the decades, and its ultimate downfall after the Fruehauf family’s involvement; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 22; exhibit of artifacts and textiles from areas in Mexico that are housed together with 250,000 objects in the Putnam’s collections; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; free with $10-12 admissikon; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; learn about a team of archaeologists who mysteriously disappeared from an excavation site in Palenque, Mexico while investigating a rumor around a priceless jade medallion before something horrifying scared them off; use video clues and warnings the team left behind to uncover the valuable information in archaeology, biology, and astromathematic field stations; developed by the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Quad City Innovators
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. What's New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection
MUSEUMS
thru June 1; visit the GAHC+M to explore some of the interesting items we’ve added to the collection in the last six years – from machines to hand crafted furniture, textiles, personal items from early Davenport homes, and even medical equipment. Learn about stories of early immigrants and Quad City residents through historic artifacts; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; this imaginative whirlwind of art showcases hundreds of student creations, changing every two weeks; the exhibition includes 76 frames and a series of student recognition receptions, honoring the hard work of local schools in supporting art education; exhibitions in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery are supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation and the Hubbel-Waterman Foundation; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 2025 Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Jr. Highs. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at The Cellar Restaurant (137 S. State St); Thu.-Sat. 10:30am-3pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: Rutabaga Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Rutabaga Art.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 25; third-annual exhibit, with works also on view at Rutabaga Gallery (108 N State St); Wed./Thu./Sun. 5-9pm, Fri/Sat. 5-9:30pm; for information, call 309-944-4994.
Event Title: 3rd Geneseo Fine Arts Exhibit. Venue: The Cellar Restaurant.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
The Cellar Restaurant.
For more info visit www.rutabagaart.com. All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 31; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of KCCK-FM, Iowa’s only jazz radio station, the CRMA brings together photographs of jazz musicians taken by Cedar Rapids natives Carl Van Vechten and George Henry; Carl Van Vechten moved to New York City in 1906; he became a well-known critic of music and modern dance and wrote about Harlem and the black artists he encountered there; Van Vechten would end up photographing many of the creatives that formed his large circle of famous friends and acquaintances; in contrast, George Henry would reside in Cedar Rapids for most of his life, working as Coe College’s visual historian and photographing countless important moments; this exhibition highlights the work of Van Vechten and Henry
and their approaches to capturing jazz greats on film; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: All that Jazz: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten and George Henry. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; masterworks on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are presented throughout the Figge’s permanent collection galleries; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Bridges: Partner Loan Network. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 26; despite their work often being overlooked, women artists developed and worked in abstraction alongside their male counterparts for many decades; in recent years, their contributions have been re-evaluated and these artists have been viewed with a new lens; this exhibition seeks to highlight women in the CRMA collection working in abstraction; their approaches to abstraction vary; some slightly abstract their subject matter, while others move completely away from any recognizable object; each of their abstractions operates on unique emotional and intellectual levels; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Beyond the Object: Women Working in Abstraction. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 20; exhibit of afrofuturist art by Monica Brown, quilted art by Cheryl Lennox, and ceramic sculpture by Elissa Wenthe; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Brown, Lennox, & Wenthe. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; the exhibit brings together artwork by acclaimed contemporary artists Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Diego Romero (Cochiti); organized by the Figge Art Museum, this nationally traveling exhibition features 18 of Diego Romero's thought=provoking pottery pieces and lithographs, 20 of Cara Romero's evocative photographs, including from her Indigenous Futurism series, and a new collaborative piece created exclusively for this exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 1; celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Department Digital Art and Design; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: DART ‘25 Senior Thesis Show. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.bisignanoartgallery.com. Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit invites viewers to engage with thought-provoking pieces that reflect the collective’s ongoing dialogue with political and societal structures; the exhibition will feature a range of printmaking techniques, installations, and mixed-media works designed to question the true nature of choice in a world where freedoms are often controlled or illusionary; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Fatherless Print Posse: Delusion of Choice. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.org. Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum and the American Federation of Arts, the exhibit showcases nearly 60 futuristic footwear designs redefining the possibilities of shoes. Blending fashion, gaming, architecture, and sustainability, the exhibition features designers like Rem D. Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Mr. Bailey, and Salehe Bembury, alongside collaborations with Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, and PlayStation; highlights include 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather, and footwear designed for the metaverse; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 1; Kames focuses on creating works that explore the beauty of natural decay, the line between life and death, and what remains after; her exhibition will include large woodcut prints and charcoal and pastel drawings of a dying willow tree from her yard in Dubuque; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Marvin Cone: Painter
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 8; this exhibition explores the Iowa talent's life as an artist and the stylistic shifts in his work; featuring paintings from the museum collection and on loan, the exhibit offers new perspectives on a familiar artist; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Marvin Cone: Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Mata Ortiz Ceramics
VISUAL ARTS
thru Mar. 29; featuring new acquisitions and loans from the collection of Norman Sherman, this exhibition explores the style and rich history of Mata Ortiz pottery; created by contemporary artisans in the town of Mata Ortiz in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, this style of pottery draws inspiration from traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé ceramics that were rediscovered in the 1970s; this modern interpretation of a traditional style revitalized the economy of this small town and led to greater attention from the art world; through intricate geometric patterning and elegant zoomorphic designs, these artists demonstrate the continuation of an ancient art form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Mata Ortiz Ceramics. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Muscatine History Revisited
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 24; this journey back in time features artifacts and historic photographs from the permanent collection; visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the stories of our community’s past while learning about the businesses and industries that helped shape Muscatine into the city it is today; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm; donations appreciated; for more information, call 563-263-8282.
Event Title: Muscatine History Revisited. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 30; exhibit of quilted art by Lindsay Olson and Jessie Stampfli and sculpture by Robert Sunderman; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Olson, Stampfli, & Sunderman. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele
VISUAL ARTS
thru May 31; the exhibit offers a compelling look at Steele’s evolving artistic journey, where she continuously strives for “wholeness” and resonates with the intricacies of life; this exhibition presents a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the beauty and complexity of the world through the eyes of a dedicated artist specializing in drawing and printmaking; free; for information, call 563-590-2533 and e-mail voicesdbq@gmail.com.
Event Title: Priscilla Steele: Fresh Steele. Venue: Voices Studios.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Marvin Cone: An American Vision
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Good Makers Market
VISUAL ARTS
find 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; featuring around 150 handpicked vendors from around the Midwest, food trucks, a vintage camper bar, two live-music stages, llamas, and more; $10, ages 14 & under free; Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
Event Title: Good Makers Market. Venue: Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cedar County Fairgrounds.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Overeaters Anonymous
MEETINGS, ETC
on Saturdays; 12-step program support group for compulsive overeating, anorexia, and bulimia; for information, call the church at 563-355-6494.
Event Title: Overeaters Anonymous. Venue: Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.org. Branched Fringe Earrings
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Karen Kubby; create the top of the earring with brick stitch; then learn tips and tricks for making frothy fringe that sits tight yet has a lot of movement; embellish the earring with larger beads; no experience needed; $72; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Branched Fringe Earrings. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Clothing/Lunch Giveaway
EVENTS
we have many clothes in all sizes, coats, summer clothes, shoes, and household items; for information, call 309-644-1176.
Event Title: Clothing/Lunch Giveaway. Venue: 15th Avenue Christian Church.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
15th Avenue Christian Church.
Augustana 2025 Commencement Ceremony
EVENTS
all graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and attendees to enter through entrances with walk-through metal detectors; we will also be enforcing our bag policy, which is any bag/purse over 5”x7”x2” will need to be returned to their vehicle or checked in at Guest Services; our only exceptions to this are for medical reasons or diaper bags (with small child/children present upon entry); we do not allow airhorns or any noise makers of any kind; other items that are prohibited, along with weapons of any kind, are pocket knives, pepper spray and helium balloons.
Event Title: Augustana 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Teen Book Club: Fantasy
KIDS' STUFF
teens are welcome to join us for a lively discussion of a different YA fantasy book each month; enjoy snacks and get to know other teen reader; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Book Club: Fantasy. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Simple & Satisfying Macrame Bracelet
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Emma Folsom; use knotting cord and a few beads to make this straightforward, fast-moving, and adjustable bracelet; you’ll want to make them for all your friends and family; no experience needed; $68; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Simple & Satisfying Macrame Bracelet. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (6pm). Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
Pickled Beats (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Pickled Beats (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 10 of Soul - Night School (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Northside Saturday Nights: Angela Meyer (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this free music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists; grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside street or bring your own chairs; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. Dave Zollo & the Body Electric (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
presented by Summer of the Arts; attendees can enjoy outstanding music while experiencing the expansive outdoor space and natural beauty of the park; Riverfront Crossings Park features a one-of-a-kind playground for families, while preserving the native flora; the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will continue to provide family-friendly activities at the park during each concert; food will be available for purchase during the events and Big Grove Brewery will serve as the exclusive beverage provider for the series, offering a selection of craft beverages for attendees 21 and older; free.
Venue: Riverfront Crossings Park.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverfront Crossings Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Brushville
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Brushville. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. JaCi & the JUICE
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: JaCi & the JUICE. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jim Ryan
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jim Ryan. Venue: Geneseo Brewing Company.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Geneseo Brewing Company.
Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Twisted Tones (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Twisted Tones (7pm). Venue: Bar 84.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bar 84.
INTHEWHALE - Dust Biters - Laso
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Colorado-based hard-rock band, featuring sets by Dust Biters and Laso; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. ComedySportz Quad Cities
COMEDY
on Fridays and Saturdays; the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams compete for the most laughs; there is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience; $15; for information, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: ComedySportz Quad Cities. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Commotion: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival
LIVE MUSIC
get ready to experience the unforgettable hits and legendary sound of CCR, as Commotion takes you on a musical voyage that will leave you awe-inspired and craving for more; $31-41.20; for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299.
Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Chicago
THEATRE
Kander and Ebb's legendary Tony-winning musical about murderesses in the 1920s, directed by Ashley Becher; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 5/7 and 5/8: 5:45pm plated dinner, 7pm pre-show, 7:30pm show; Sun.: 3:45pm plated dinner, 5pm pre-show, 5:30pm show; Wed.: 11:45am plated lunch, 12:45pm pre-show, 1:15pm show; $46-71; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Chicago. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Marry Me a Little
THEATRE
the Quad Cities premiere of the musical revue featuring songs by Stephen Sondheim, conceived and developed by Craig Lucas and Norman Rene, directed by Jake Ladd; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $16-18; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: Marry Me a Little. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit www.playcrafters.com. Chase Shoemaker - Freddy Allen
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Chase Shoemaker - Freddy Allen. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. John Cole Born
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: John Cole Born. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. QCA Knightz
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: QCA Knightz. Venue: Gatsby Cocktail Lounge.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gatsby Cocktail Lounge.
Semi-Charmed
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Semi-Charmed. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom
MOVIES
screenings in the venue's Rooftop series; the Rooftop is family-friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, as well as a full bar serving cocktails, mocktails, frozen beverages, and more.
Event Title: Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. FACS - God's Hand
LIVE MUSIC
Chicago trio FACS use minimalism and space to create abstract, modern art rock, featuring a set by God's Hand; all-ages; $20-25; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. The Nightcaps Present: 100 Laughs
COMEDY
100 Laughs starts with zero and does not stop until they reach 100 audience laughs; aong the way you will enjoy many different improv games that you, the audience, have complete control of; $10-12; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Event Title: The Nightcaps Present: 100 Laughs. Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Martin Kelly Band
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-328-8000.
Event Title: Martin Kelly Band. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 25, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Retroactive Band
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Retroactive Band. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, May 25, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Fellas Funktions (9pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Qualifiers w/ Fellas Funktions (9pm). Venue: Harrington's Pub.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Harrington's Pub.