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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
KIDS' STUFF
thru July 25; get growing this summer at the Moline Public Library with our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
KIDS' STUFF
thru July 25; teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, read, grow, and explore at the at Moline Public Library this summer; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: Garden Diorama Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; Plant a Seed at your library by creating a diorama of your dream garden; this contest is open to individuals and groups; each person is limited to submitting one piece either as an individual or as part of a group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Garden Diorama Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, June 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Freedom: The Story of US
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 26; drawing on materials from the Gilder Lehman Collection, this exhibition traces the evolving concept of freedom from the founding era to the election of Barack Obama; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Freedom: The Story of US. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, June 18, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Behind the Scenes of a Barge Operation
LECTURES
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Walt Bassow - River Towboat Captain, Upper Mississippi Fleeting; cruise the river with a river towboat captain, who will offer insights into the industrial powerhouse of barge transportation and share behind-the-scenes stories from a captain’s perspective; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Behind the Scenes of a Barge Operation. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Zoo Nights Pride Night
EVENTS
spend your evening at Niabi Zoo, connecting with the natural world; last entry at 7pm; for information and to register, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Zoo Nights Pride Night. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Colbrese Family Petting Zoo
KIDS' STUFF
pet animals ranging from baby goats to larger animals like a cow or horse; each year we have a petting zoo, Colbrese Farms brings a different selection; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Colbrese Family Petting Zoo. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lapsit Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups; emphasis will be on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Lapsit Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays and Thursdays; for ages 3-5; a celebration of reading, these story times include longer stories, songs, and music; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Auditions: The Wizard of Oz -- Youth Edition
THEATRE
at 10am & 1pm; seeking student actors from ages 8 (or going into 2nd grade) to 18 for the classic based on L. Frank Baum's book, running July 25 and 26, directed by Richard Hall; the cost for kids to participate is $50; for families with more than one child the cost will be $50 for first child, $25 for second, and $15 for child number three and more; for information, call 563-652-9815 or e-mail Director@ohnwardfineartscenter.com.
Event Title: Auditions: The Wizard of Oz -- Youth Edition. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.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, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit casiseniors.org. Baby Playgroup
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play; immediately following Lapsit Storytime, we’ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Baby Playgroup. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mikayla Oz
KIDS' STUFF
known for her iconic blue star dress, larger-than-life personality, and high-energy magical performances, Mikayla creates a show where kids become the stars; joined by her amazing magic assistant, Bubbles the Bird, she delivers a fast-paced, interactive magic experience full of surprises, laughs, and jaw-dropping moments; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Mikayla Oz. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; one of CASI’s most popular fitness classes, mostly from a sitting position; the class includes hand weights, resistance bands, balls, and chairs; there are occasional intervals of walking, but any ability can be adapted to this class; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Genealogy Lunch and Learn: DNA
LECTURES
we invite you to join us for our monthly Genealogy Lunch and Learn, where we delve deeper into family history topics; each month, we will explore a variety of topics to give you additional tools to find your ancestors; this month, we are learning about the value of DNA in genealogy research; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Genealogy Lunch and Learn: DNA. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Tween Gaming
KIDS' STUFF
play on the library laptops or on the Nintendo Switch; feel free to bring your own device to play with others; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Tween Gaming. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Downtown Movie Club
MOVIES
this month's selection is based on Frieda McFadden's smash hit book "The Housemaid"; 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, June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Auditions: The Wizard of Oz -- Youth Edition
THEATRE
at 10am & 1pm; seeking student actors from ages 8 (or going into 2nd grade) to 18 for the classic based on L. Frank Baum's book, running July 25 and 26, directed by Richard Hall; the cost for kids to participate is $50; for families with more than one child the cost will be $50 for first child, $25 for second, and $15 for child number three and more; for information, call 563-652-9815 or e-mail Director@ohnwardfineartscenter.com.
Event Title: Auditions: The Wizard of Oz -- Youth Edition. Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Bags/Cornhole/Boards
SENIORS
on Thursdays; we have bags and boards for you to come and play on a weekly basis; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Bags/Cornhole/Boards. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Eva Kendall (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Eva Kendall (2pm). Venue: Celebration Pier Channel Cat Landing.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Celebration Pier Channel Cat Landing.
Cold-Blooded Redhead: “Meet the Reptiles”
KIDS' STUFF
Lindsay Butikofer, better known as the Cold-Blooded Redhead, will share her amazing animals: snakes, lizards, and more; stick around to pet or hold them; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Cold-Blooded Redhead: “Meet the Reptiles”. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Thursday Theater: Zootopia 2
KIDS' STUFF
enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen, with popcorn; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Thursday Theater: Zootopia 2. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.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, June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. The Putnam Presents: Who's for Dinner?
KIDS' STUFF
grades 2-8 learn about the owls that call the QC area home, how they fit into our local environments, and even what they eat; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Putnam Presents: Who's for Dinner? Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Career and College Counseling
LECTURES
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. 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, June 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Da Vinci Kids
KIDS' STUFF
ages 3-6 with an adult use clay to create balloon animal art as we learn about Jeff Koons and his work; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Da Vinci Kids. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Family Storytime: Therapy Dogs
KIDS' STUFF
ages 6-11 can read to the dogs and make a craft to take home; supplies limited to the first 20 participants; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Therapy Dogs. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. 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, June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.scottcountyiowa.gov. Jordan Danielsen (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jordan Danielsen (5:30pm). Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
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, June 18, 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; this program is great for kids of all ages; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Read to a Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Tales of Custard the Dragon: Dinner & Show Performance
THEATRE
a musical journey in which a most unlikely hero finds true courage, based on Ogden Nash’s whimsical stories, directed by Kiera Lynn; ticket includes hot dog, chips, and soda; $20; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2.
Event Title: The Tales of Custard the Dragon: Dinner & Show Performance. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Adrian Guerra (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Adrian Guerra (6pm). Venue: TBK Bank Sports Complex.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
TBK Bank Sports Complex.
Blues Deluxe (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Blues Deluxe (6pm). Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
Christine & Jim (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Christine & Jim (6pm). Venue: Towers' Quad Cities Harley-Davidson.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Towers Quad Cities Harley-Davidson.
Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Mo Carter (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Mo Carter (6pm). Venue: Jimmie O's Saloon.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jimmie O's Saloon.
Music on the Avenue: Midwest Dueling Pianos (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Music on the Avenue: Midwest Dueling Pianos (6pm). Venue: Downtown Clinton.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Downtown Clinton.
Ron Tegeler Jazz Trio (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ron Tegeler Jazz Trio (6pm). Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit rontegeler.com. 2026 Food for Thought Fundraiser
EVENTS
join the Rock Island Public Library Foundation and other supporters for a summer evening of heavy hors d'oeuvres prepared by local chefs accompanied by complimentary beer and cash bar at the Hauberg Estate Carriage House; silent auction bidding and sparkling conversation round out the night; $50; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: 2026 Food for Thought Fundraiser. Venue: Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Marvels: The Novelization by Steve Darnall - Author Event
LITERARY ARTS
featuring a reading, presentation, and Q+A, afterward, Darnall will be around to sign copies of his books that
are available for purchase; free.
Event Title: Marvels: The Novelization by Steve Darnall - Author Event. Venue: The Atlas Collective Brews & Books.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Atlas Collective Brews & Books.
For more info visit withfriends.co. Paris Is Burning
MOVIES
screening of the landmark documentary in the Free Film at the Figge - Pride Month Series; with live music in the Figge Cafe from 5:30-7:30pm; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Paris Is Burning. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Super Mario Galazy Movie
MOVIES
screening of the animated smash; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: The Super Mario Galazy Movie. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Griffin William Sherry (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the touring folk singer/songwriter; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Cyanotype Workshop
VISUAL ARTS
discover the UV-powered art of Cyanotype or “sun printing” with local artist, Brit Gray; participants will learn about the process and chemicals used, and then create their own prints to take home; all supplies, including dried flowers, leaves, and a variety of stencils will be provided; ages 18 and up. Limited spots available, advanced RSVP recommended; $10-12; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Event Title: Cyanotype Workshop. Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.simpletix.com. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; 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: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Jef Spradley (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jef Spradley (6:30pm). Venue: Proof Social.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Proof Social.
MPL Makers Club: Dream Garden Diorama
KIDS' STUFF
make some lovely lovey cards for all those you love; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: Dream Garden Diorama. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Sangu Mandanna's novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Ladies Night: Magic Mike
MOVIES
screening of the Channing Tatum male-stripper hit; charcuterie and wine samplings available for purchase; $5; for information, call 563-212-0438.
Event Title: Ladies Night: Magic Mike. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. Crooked Cactus (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
event in the Bettendorf Public Library's Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs and coolers; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Faye's Field.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Faye's Field.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
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. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Dirt Road Rockers
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Dirt Road Rockers. Venue: The Ridge Social Drinkery.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Ridge Social Drinkery.
Open Mic w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Game Night
EVENTS
on Thursdays; try our daily cocktail or mocktail and enjoy board games.
Event Title: Game Night. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Fair Warning
LIVE MUSIC
event in the Free Summer Concert Series; with solo/duet performances starting at 6pm and the headliners performing from 7-9pm; bring lawn chairs; food and drinks available for purchase; no outside alcohol.
Venue: Bass Street Landing Plaza.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bass Street Landing Plaza.
For more info visit molinecentre.org. The Wallflowers - Early James
LIVE MUSIC
the Wallflowers will mark the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Bringing Down the Horse with a nationwide U.S. tour; featuring a set by Early Jones; $65.50-85.50; for information and tickets, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. 1776
THEATRE
Tony-winning musical that follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they strive for national independence, directed by Kathryn Weber; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610.
Event Title: 1776. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
THEATRE
William Shakespeare's bucolic romantic-comedy classic, directed by Adam Knight; Thu.-Sun. 7:30pm; free; for information, call 319-259-7099.
Event Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Venue: Riverside Theatre Festival Stage.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre Festival Stage.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. Guys & Dolls
THEATRE
Frank Loesser's Tony-winning musical-comedy classic, directed by Courtney Ryan Crouse; scheduled performances Wed. Thu. Sat. & Sun.; $27-32; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760.
Event Title: Guys & Dolls. Venue: Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre.
For more info visit www.clintonshowboat.com. Les Miserables
THEATRE
Tony-winning epic musical of French revolution, based on the Victor Hugo novel; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & June 13 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Les Miserables. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. The Shark Is Broken
THEATRE
the Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon comedy about the making of "Jaws," directed by Jeremy Littlejohn; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350.
Event Title: The Shark Is Broken. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. Henry County Fair: Angela Meyer
LIVE MUSIC
performing after the rodeo.
Event Title: Henry County Fair: Angela Meyer. Venue: Henry County Fairgrounds.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 9:00 PM – Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Henry County Fairgrounds.
Irish Language and Culture Weekend
EVENTS
thru June 21; Iowa Irish Language and Culture, LLC, representing a group of volunteer organizations dedicated to promoting the Irish language, will hold their annual weekend event; the workshop will include Irish language classes at all levels, from beginner to advanced, taught by native Irish speakers. Participants will be immersed in the language, and even outside of class time, there will be music, games, and other activities all aimed at helping students to learn Irish.
Event Title: Irish Language and Culture Weekend. Venue: Coe College.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Coe College.
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, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
KIDS' STUFF
thru July 25; get growing this summer at the Moline Public Library with our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
KIDS' STUFF
thru July 25; teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, read, grow, and explore at the at Moline Public Library this summer; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
LITERARY ARTS
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. A Golden Age for Whom?
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 20; the exhibit will bring together contemporary artists responding to the themes and aesthetics explored in our concurrent exhibition "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art"; the two exhibitions will be installed in adjoining galleries, allowing visitors to move directly between historic works and contemporary responses; the exhibition will feature both loans and works from the Figge’s collection, including pieces by Beth Lipman, Oliver Okolo, Yasumasa Morimura, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and others; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Golden Age for Whom? Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 21; seeking works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970, this long-running exhibition has served as a vital platform for contemporary artists and a meaningful point of connection for the Quad Cities arts community. the Figge has proudly hosted and co-organized the exhibition since 2016; this year's juror, Katherine Alcauskas, Chief Curator at the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will select works for inclusion based on digital submissions; with 11 cash prizes; register at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16869 ; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 44th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Call for Entries: Garden Diorama Contest
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 28; Plant a Seed at your library by creating a diorama of your dream garden; this contest is open to individuals and groups; each person is limited to submitting one piece either as an individual or as part of a group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Garden Diorama Contest. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 3; this exhibition presents a striking series of collaborative portrait panels by Iowa City artists Michael and Connie Roberts, featuring notable figures from American history; Michael’s carefully rendered likenesses combine with Connie’s hand-carved sculptural storytelling; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, June 19, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Freedom: The Story of US
VISUAL ARTS
thru June 26; drawing on materials from the Gilder Lehman Collection, this exhibition traces the evolving concept of freedom from the founding era to the election of Barack Obama; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Freedom: The Story of US. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats
VISUAL ARTS
thru Aug. 30; this exhibition places Peter's box assemblages in conversation with those of his son, artist Bill Stamats; each applies their own unique artistic vision to the form, and together they demonstrate an artistic heritage that continues today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bills Stamats. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.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, June 19, 2026.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Quiet Intersections
VISUAL ARTS
thru July 31; a multi‑faceted experience that reveals how individual artistic voices can converge, diverge, and share creative space; featured artists: Allie Kushnir — Main Gallery; Shalen Stephenson — JM Gallery; Thérèse Mulgrew — Mezzanine Gallery; Noel Mercado — Studio Gallery; together, these four exhibitions create perspectives on how we build meaning from the fragments of our environments: natural, emotional, material, and cultural; for information, call 563-590-2533.
Event Title: Quiet Intersections. Venue: Voices Studios.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Voices Studios.
For more info visit voicesstudios.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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Yoga and Stories in the Park
KIDS' STUFF
on Fridays; ; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Yoga and Stories in the Park. Venue: Vander Veer Botanical Park.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Vander Veer Botanical Park.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Stories in the Gardens
KIDS' STUFF
on Fridays; join us in the Moline Library Gardens for stories, songs, and fun; for children birth to age 6 with a parent or other adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Stories in the Gardens. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 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.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. 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, June 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 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).
Friday, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Playdough Palooza
KIDS' STUFF
all ages are invited to free play with library-provided playdough and tools; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Playdough Palooza. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Alpaca Storytime with the Author
KIDS' STUFF
at City center Plaza, local farmer and children’s book author Elise Ward will share an Alpaca Storytime; after talking about her books and creation process, we’ll do an alpaca craft together; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Alpaca Storytime with the Author. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Edible Soil Layers
KIDS' STUFF
explore the world of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) and learn about layers in soil with edible earth science; while supplies last - first come, first served; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Edible Soil Layers. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. 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, June 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Bridge
SENIORS
on Mondays & Fridays; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 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).
Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Galactic Jedi Training with Team Phoenix Martial Arts
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 4 & up; uild up your Jedi skills with the instructors from Team Phoenix Martial Arts; learn martial arts basics like hand-eye coordination and footwork while exploring the skills necessary to become a Jedi; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Galactic Jedi Training with Team Phoenix Martial Arts. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.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, June 19, 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, June 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.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, June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown LeClaire.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Live at 5: John Resch & Doggin’ Out
LIVE MUSIC
kick off your weekend on Fridays all summer long at Common Chord; bring lawn chairs, no outside beverages, outside food welcome; free; for information, call 563-223-8642.
Venue: SkyBridge Courtyard.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SkyBridge Courtyard.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Friday Night Out: Roaring Twenties Weave Bracelet
VISUAL ARTS
with instructor Karen Kubby; discover an easy to learn netting stitch from the Roaring Twenties using Toho or Czech seed beads; no book or magazine uses this stitch in a project, as it is an exclusive Beadology Iowa stitch; you will create a graceful bracelet in no time at all; no previous experience necessary; $60; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Friday Night Out: Roaring Twenties Weave Bracelet. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. Greg Mendez (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Greg Mendez (6pm). Venue: Gabe's.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Ron Tegeler Solo Acoustic Guitar (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ron Tegeler Solo Acoustic Guitar (6pm). Venue: R Bar.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
R Bar.
For more info visit rontegeler.com. Miss Juneteenth of the Quad Cities Pageant
EVENTS
the pageant honors youth leadership, Black culture, and excellence.
Event Title: Miss Juneteenth of the Quad Cities Pageant. Venue: TMBC Lincoln Resource Center.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
TMBC Lincoln Resource Center.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Line Dance Friday
DANCE
the evening begins with optional boxed dinners and dance instruction from 6 to 6:30pm, followed by instructor-led line dancing from 6:30 to 8:30pm with Line Dance Quad Cities; registration is $5 per person; pptional boxed dinners are available for $15 and must be purchased in advance; dinners are provided by The Bar at Bass Street; all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Event Title: Line Dance Friday. Venue: Skinner Block Courtyard.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Skinner Block Courtyard.
For more info visit molinecentre.org. The Super Mario Galazy Movie
MOVIES
screening of the animated smash; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: The Super Mario Galazy Movie. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Visions of America: The Nation at 250
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 13; from nostalgic to critical, the works drawn from the permanent collection and presented in this exhibition form a multi-faceted portrait of a vast and complex country; 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: Visions of America: The Nation at 250. Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Muscatine Art Center.
For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org. Toy Story 5 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
MOVIES
screening of the Disney/Pixar sequel and sci-fi hit; with train rides, temporary tattoos, and more; $5-10; for information, call 563-212-0438.
Event Title: Toy Story 5 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. DJ Animosity and CJ Parker Band (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, June 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit www.summerofthearts.org. Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
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. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Venue: Modern Woodmen Park.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Modern Woodmen Park.
For more info visit www.milb.com. Ballroom Dancing
SENIORS
join USA Dance for n active ballroom dance group that holds monthly dances; for information, contact Dale Coparanis at Dale.Coparanis@protonmail.com.
Event Title: Ballroom Dancing. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Alex Fischbach
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Alex Fischbach. Venue: Oak Grove Tavern.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Oak Grove Tavern.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. John Cole Born
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: John Cole Born. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Saint Silver
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Saint Silver. Venue: Micky's Irish Pub.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Micky's Irish Pub.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The BPM's
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The BPM's. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
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, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Electric Cars - Tragic Blonde Vacation
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, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Scott Wolverton
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the Americana singer/songwriter from Seward, Nebraska; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. West Side Story
THEATRE
Leonard Bernstein's and Stephen Sondheim's musical classic adapted from "Romeo & Juliet"; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 309-912-7647.
Event Title: West Side Story. Venue: The Spotlight Theatre.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.thespotlighttheatreqc.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, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Spotlight Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 1776
THEATRE
Tony-winning musical that follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they strive for national independence, directed by Kathryn Weber; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610.
Event Title: 1776. Venue: Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
THEATRE
William Shakespeare's bucolic romantic-comedy classic, directed by Adam Knight; Thu.-Sun. 7:30pm; free; for information, call 319-259-7099.
Event Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Venue: Riverside Theatre Festival Stage.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre Festival Stage.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.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.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Les Miserables
THEATRE
Tony-winning epic musical of French revolution, based on the Victor Hugo novel; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Wed. & June 13 2pm; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: Les Miserables. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. The Shark Is Broken
THEATRE
the Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon comedy about the making of "Jaws," directed by Jeremy Littlejohn; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350.
Event Title: The Shark Is Broken. Venue: The Black Box Theatre.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com. The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales
THEATRE
John Glore's adaptation of the 1992 children's book by Jon Scieszka and illustrator Lane Smith that satirizes classic fairy tales with absurd, humorous retellings; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for information and tickets, call 309-762-0330.
Event Title: The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales. Venue: Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre.
For more info visit playcrafters.com. The Joe Stamm Band - Angela Meyer
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Joe Stamm Band - Angela Meyer. Venue: First Avenue Club.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
First Avenue Club.
General Trivia
EVENTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: General Trivia. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Taking Back Sunday - Bayside
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the rock band from Amityville, New York, formed by guitarist Eddie Reyes and bassist Jesse Lacey in late 1999; featuring a set by Bayside; $62-211.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Laugh Hard Stand-Up Comedy Show
COMEDY
open mic stand-up comedy show featuring many hilarious comedians from across the area; $3; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Event Title: Laugh Hard Stand-Up Comedy Show. Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit tickets.circa21.com. Don't Rock the Jukebox
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Don't Rock the Jukebox. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:30 PM – Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Good Vibez
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Good Vibez. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:30 PM – Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com.