Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes
DANCE
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677.
Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Dec. 22; CRIFF welcomes films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art); $25-65 registration; for information, e-mail info@crifm.org.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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.
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Golden Age: Northern European Works from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
VISUAL ARTS
thru Apr. 4, 2027; featuring masterpieces by Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Figge's own Northern European paintings will be paired with National Gallery works in four thematic sections: Portraiture, History, Still Life, and Genre Scenes; period textiles, jewelry, and decorative arts will enhance this immersive experience; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 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).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Ayurvedic Breathwork: Path to Healing and Spiritual Development
LECTURES
led by Dr. Anuprao Mulakaluri; learn an individualized approach to cultivating health and Spiritual experiences through Yogic Breathwork practices called Pranayama (Controlling the Vital Force); $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Ayurvedic Breathwork: Path to Healing and Spiritual Development. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.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).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. A Song to Drown Rivers
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Ann Liang's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: A Song to Drown Rivers. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Planting, Pruning, & Tree Care for Everyone
LECTURES
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Planting, Pruning, & Tree Care for Everyone. Venue: Robert R. Jones Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Robert R. Jones Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. T'ai Chi Ch'un
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; $24-48; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: T'ai Chi Ch'un. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
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).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group)
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 10:30am weigh-in, 11am meeting; $1 per meeting plus national membership dues; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support Group). Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch
KIDS' STUFF
ages five and under 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: Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Bureau County Retired Teachers Association Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the program for the meeting will be presented at 12:30pm by Mike Schmidt, President of Illinois Retired Teachers
Association; prior to being elected as the IRTA president at the most recent biennial convention, Mike had served two years on the association’s constitution committee followed by eight years as chair of the state membership committee; our luncheon is catered by the Park Tavern and is by reservation only; to make reservations for the luncheon, please contact Connie Espel, at 815-303-8982 or via e-mail at cespel@ivnet.com. by Sept.10.
Event Title: Bureau County Retired Teachers Association Meeting. Venue: Princeton Public Library - Illinois.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Princeton Public Library - Illinois.
Euchre
SENIORS
on Wed. & Fri.; $4-8; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Euchre. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Flowers in the Home Garden
LECTURES
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Flowers in the Home Garden. Venue: Robert R. Jones Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Robert R. Jones Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Sharon Van Etten in Conversation
LECTURES
for more than 15 years, Sharon Van Etten has been a creature of evolution, her music moving across modes and styles; her latest, self-titled record was conceived with a new band, The Attachment Theory; join Van Etten as she discusses her latest work and the arc of her career; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Sharon Van Etten in Conversation. Venue: University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Ocean Vuong's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Come from Away
THEATRE
Tony-winning musical about the period when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to a tiny Newfoundland airstrip on September 11, 2001; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 9/10 and 9/11; 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: Come from Away. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Yoga for Beginners: Movement for Mental Health
HEALTH
join Sarah Stevens, an instructor at Sanctuary Studios in Moline, for Movement for Your Mental Health, an hour-long session designed to help you create an accessible routine that won’t add another thing to your to-do list; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Yoga for Beginners: Movement for Mental Health. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Yoga for Beginners: Movement for Mental Health
HEALTH
join Sarah Stevens, an instructor at Sanctuary Studios in Moline, for Movement for Your Mental Health, an hour-long session designed to help you create an accessible routine that won’t add another thing to your to-do list; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Yoga for Beginners: Movement for Mental Health. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
LECTURES
on Wednesdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. A River Runs Through It: Big Trouble on the River -- The Floods of 1927 and 1937
MOVIES
the program features two vintage newsreels from the 1920s and 1930s, including historical footage of the massive Mississippi River floods of 1927 and 1937; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: A River Runs Through It: Big Trouble on the River -- The Floods of 1927 and 1937. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Bridges of Madison County
THEATRE
Tony-winning musical romance based on the Robert James Waller bestseller; scheduled 2 & 7:30pm performances Wed.-Sun.; $34-54; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: The Bridges of Madison County. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Bunco
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. After School Kids Lab: DNA Gene Bracelets
KIDS' STUFF
learn about DNA and make a bracelet that represents the traits that make you unique; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: After School Kids Lab: DNA Gene Bracelets. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Among Us Murder Mystery Game
KIDS' STUFF
inspired by games like Ultimate Werewolf, we’ll be using cards to give everyone a role: Crew Member, Imposter, or something new; work together to save or eliminate your teammates; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Among Us Murder Mystery Game. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Plug & Play
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; for teens and tweens in grades 6 -12; a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room; play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Plug & Play. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Gaming
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; join us for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work (Miss Amber says “Good luck to you on that.”); tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns also welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Gaming. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Kids Anime Club
KIDS' STUFF
watch anime, do a fun craft and talk with your fellow anime fans; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Kids Anime Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Evening Bingo
SENIORS
on Wednesdays; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo, $10 card pack minimum purchase; cash prizes for each game, progressive Jackpot; 5pm doors, 6pm bingo; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Evening Bingo. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Death Cafe
MEETINGS, ETC
gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and discuss death; our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Death Cafe. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Committee of the Whole meeting, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Council meeting; the City Council will from time-to-time have special meetings or work sessions as needed; for information, call 563-326-7711 or e-mail contactus@davenportiowa.com.
Event Title: Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting. Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
For more info visit www.davenportiowa.com. Shanghai Express
MOVIES
a screening of the classic in the "From Hitler to Hollywood" film series co-presented by the German American Heritage Center; stay after for an optional Q&A session about the films and actors; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Event Title: Shanghai Express. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit gahc.org. Clownvis Presley (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the character who combines musical parody and comedy, created and portrayed by Michael Leahy; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Coal Valley City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; for information, e-mail info@coalvalleyil.org or call 309-799-3604.
Event Title: Coal Valley City Hall Meeting. Venue: Coal Valley Village Hall.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coal Valley Village Hall.
For more info visit www.coalvalleyil.org. 3 Door Coupe (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: 3 Door Coupe (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Fleet Feet Run Meet Up
EVENTS
on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Fleet Feet Run Meet Up. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. The Mountains Sing
LITERARY ARTS
a discussion of Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Mountains Sing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Lil Rev: Jews of Tin Pan Alley (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
a highly engaging, participatory, and educational one-man show celebrates the Jewish contribution to American popular music by delving into the lost old world of writers, performers, publishers and song pluggers; this show is performed in period attire with historical memorabilia including, LPs, sheet music, cylinder rolls, books, pictures, and much more; co-presented by the Quad City Jewish Federation; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Paint Nite: In the Clearing
VISUAL ARTS
for information, call 309-519-7899.
Event Title: Paint Nite: In the Clearing. Venue: Great River Brewery.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Great River Brewery.
For more info visit www.greatriver.beer. Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Switchfoot - Fox Royale
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the alternative-rock and power-pop musicians, featuring a set by Fox Royale; $45-377.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory - Helado Negro
LIVE MUSIC
for more than 15 years, Van Etten has been a creature of evolution, her music moving across modes and styles; $10-35; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Come from Away
THEATRE
Tony-winning musical about the period when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to a tiny Newfoundland airstrip on September 11, 2001; Fri. Sat. Wed. and 9/10 and 9/11; 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: Come from Away. Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Dehd - Starcharm
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the garage-rock/pop trio from Chicago, with a set by the city's indie-rock trio Starcharm from best friends Elena Buenrostro, Amaya Peña and Jasmin Feliciano; $25-30; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.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, September 18, 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, September 18, 2025.
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance.
For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Dec. 22; CRIFF welcomes films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art); $25-65 registration; for information, e-mail info@crifm.org.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
MOVIES
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Local Islamic Stories
MUSEUMS
the Putnam is putting together a temporary exhibit for the Spring of 2026 titled “Islam in the Quad Cities"; with the
help of guest curator Ferdaus Ahmad, the museum is collecting stories from people in our area to bring life and individual experiences to the cultural exhibit; you can contact Christina Kastell, the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology, at CKastell@putnam.org or Ferdaus Ahmad at fahmad29@hotmail.com to learn more and to share your experience practicing Islam in the Quad Cities; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. German Expressionist Prints from the David & Sarojini Johnson Print Collection
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 14; this exhibition emphasizes the contributions of German Expressionist artists, with examples of art condemned by the Nazis as degenerate (Entartete Kunst) and the legacy of printmaking around the world; with prints from artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, Lea Grundig, and more, visitors can explore the techniques, rich stories, and intense emotions that were woven into the cultural fabric of Europe in the early 20th century; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, September 18, 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. The Prints of David & Sarojini Johnson
MUSEUMS
thru Jan. 4; collectors, educators, and artists David and Sarojini Johnson have spent decades sharing and practicing the art of printmaking; each with their own vision and inspiration, together, their works represent a beautiful partnership and interpretation of the medium; explore the themes of nostalgia, community, nature, and perspective in is wonderful collection of works; in the third-floor gallery; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Vault
MUSEUMS
thru Dec. 31; a massive display of one of six collections storerooms; where there were once walls, you can now see through floor-to-ceiling glass shelves that come out into the exhibit hall; among the shelves are countless pieces of fine China dinner sets, 16th century saddles, a ship wheel, turn-of-the-century furniture, and a full-sized shrine; you are invited to search through the over 250,000 item collections database using interactive tablets, which can sort by country, date, object, and more; you can also design your own Digital Exhibit with the objects displayed in The Vault; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; $10-12; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Putnam Museum & Science Center.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Collecting
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 11; from American and Haitian art to Spanish Colonial works and contemporary photography, the Figge’s collection has grown over the past century thanks to the vision and generosity of private donors; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: 100 Years of Collecting. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, September 18, 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, September 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Cats!
VISUAL ARTS
thru Jan. 4; the exhibit explores artwork featuring fascinating felines from the museum collection and on loan; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. CHAIN RE·AC·TION
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 28; visitors are invited to engage with the murals, reflect on the pairings, and add their own voices through commentary, interactive prompts, and art-making activities; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: CHAIN RE·AC·TION. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Edens and End Times
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 12; In figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others; weekdays 9am-4pm, Sun. 2-4pm.
Event Title: Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Fever Dreams: German Expressionism
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 7; Expressionism presents the work of artists active in Europe during the early 20 century, including Käthe Kollwitz, Arthur Segal, and Ludwig Meidner, who put their inner visions to paper in defiance of tradition and political injustice; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fever Dreams: German Expressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go
VISUAL ARTS
thru Feb. 8; the acclaimed 1987 video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss; known for their witty explorations of human nature, the duo worked across film, sculpture, and installation; in "The Way Things Go," everyday objects set off a mesmerizing chain reaction, echoing a Rube Goldberg machine; this playful spectacle transforms destruction into art, embracing absurdity and unpredictability as essential parts of life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fischli and Weiss: The Way Things Go. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 11; exhibit of frames by award-winning veteran photographer Qingjun; the exhibit spans more than 20 years and includes 150 photographs; in it, he gathers a family’s belongings from different spaces in their home and arranges them in one place to take a photograph with the family members.
Event Title: Huang Qingjun: Family Stuff. Venue: Carl Sandburg College Art Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Car Sandburg College Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Image and Idea
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 30; assembled by library arts curator David Zahn, the art show features local artists Tony Seabolt, Lisa Mahar, and Jeff Ignatius; Mon.-Tu. 9am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. In Search of Color: Tom Yunt
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sep. 26; explore a bold interplay of hue and texture; Mon.-Fri. noon-5pm; free; for information, call 563-589-3267.
Event Title: In Search of Color: Tom Yunt. Venue: Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec. 28; ocal artist and St. Ambrose University professor Quinn's paintings immerse viewers in a luminous, otherworldly landscape of bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes, and endless floating spaces; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $8-14; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings from the Watershed. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 3; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Made of Motion: Paintings by Melanie Brown. Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 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, September 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Pearl of the Orient Seas
VISUAL ARTS
thru Sept. 26; exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 29; exhibit of furniture and sculpture by John Schwartzkopf, fabric collages by Heather Steckler, and paper collage by Lauren Pesta; $2 for short-term parking; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Schwartzkopf, Steckler, & Pesta. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Quad City International Airport Gallery.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 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, September 18, 2025.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Wayfinding
VISUAL ARTS
thru Oct. 3; exhibit of ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson; Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Wayfinding. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Art in Roman Life
VISUAL ARTS
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, September 18, 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 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, September 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Music & Motion
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5; we'll be singing and dancing and exploring other musical activities with playtime after; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: First Chapter Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lapsit Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; a 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, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Gardening: Always a Great Experiment!
LECTURES
led by Deb Monroe and Andrea Witt; sometimes, things go wrong in your garden, but don't panic, as this retreat will renew your confidence to experiment with planting; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Gardening: Always a Great Experiment! Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Leaf It to the Library: What Is It with Native Cultivars?
LECTURES
this program guides attendees through the foundational yet essential steps of planting and caring for young trees; attendees will gain practical knowledge to support healthy tree growth, prevent future damage, and foster long-term resilience; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Leaf It to the Library: What Is It with Native Cultivars? Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.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, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit casiseniors.org. Low Impact Exercise
SENIORS
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. & Thu. 11am-noon; $3-6; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, September 18, 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, September 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. 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, September 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Beginning Genealogy: Internet Searches
LECTURES
this class will introduce you to how you can start making genealogical discoveries in your own family; featuring an hour of content, with opportunities to ask questions of your instructors and share your findings with fellow explorers; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beginning Genealogy: Internet Searches. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Leaf It to the Library: Seed Starting 101
LECTURES
this beginner-friendly program covers the essential steps of successfully starting seeds at home; gain a better understanding of how to select the right containers and soil, time your sowing based on species, understand light management, and troubleshoot common challenges so participants leave with confidence in their ability to start seeds indoors; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Leaf It to the Library: Seed Starting 101. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Downtown Movie Club
MOVIES
this month's selection is a modern take on the classic story of a princess who lives in the woods; 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, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. StoryDance: Move and Groove with Books!
KIDS' STUFF
ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, music, and creative movement; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: StoryDance: Move and Groove with Books! Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Bridges of Madison County
THEATRE
Tony-winning musical romance based on the Robert James Waller bestseller; scheduled 2 & 7:30pm performances Wed.-Sun.; $34-54; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Event Title: The Bridges of Madison County. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Chess
SENIORS
on Thursdays; $1/session; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Event Title: Chess. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Play-Doh Day: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
KIDS' STUFF
we will making homemade Play-Doh to celebrate National Play-Doh Day; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Play-Doh Day: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Library Council
KIDS' STUFF
grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about library programs, materials, and services; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Library Council. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Role Playing
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; enjoy our favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Write On: Kids Creative Writing Group
KIDS' STUFF
a group for kids in grades 3-6 to learn about creative writing, work on their writing skills, and share their works with others; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Write On: Kids Creative Writing Group. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Dog Man Movie Party
KIDS' STUFF
for Mystery Month, we’re having a movie party dedicated to everyone's favorite canine crime-fighter; enjoy themed snacks and crafts while watching the Dog Man movie; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Dog Man Movie Party. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Open Mic w/ David Killinger & Paul Ganahl (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-848-9047.
Event Title: Open Mic w/ David Killinger & Paul Ganahl (5:30pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Read to a Dog
KIDS' STUFF
QC CAN's Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Read to a Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Fall Harvest of Horticulture: Pollinator Wisdom & Seasonal Gardening Tips
LECTURES
featuring "Native Pollinators" presented by Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle and "Behind the Bloom: Seasonal Garden Tasks for Year-Round Success" presented by Emily Swihart; get expert advice, practical takeaways, and connect with fellow plant lovers in your community; $10 includes appetizers.
Event Title: Fall Harvest of Horticulture: Pollinator Wisdom & Seasonal Gardening Tips. Venue: Aledo Fire Station.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Aledo Fire Station.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Silent Book Club
LITERARY ARTS
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Hobbit-Inspired Polymer Clay Workshop
VISUAL ARTS
make Hobbit-inspired clay pendants; this is a guided program with all supplies provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Hobbit-Inspired Polymer Clay Workshop. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Levi Craft (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
with QC Ford in the Road food truck and the Afterimages pop-up shop.
Event Title: Levi Craft (6pm). Venue: Jimmie O's Saloon.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jimmie O's Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Da Vinci Kids
KIDS' STUFF
ages 3-6 with an adult use circles as we create a mobile and learn about Wassily Kandinsky and his art; all craft supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Da Vinci Kids. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Family Storytime: Bugs!
KIDS' STUFF
recommended for ages 6-11; learn about bugs and the important part they play in our ecosystem; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; 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: Bugs! Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Virtual Event -- Whee! We, Wee All the Way Home: A Guide to Sensual, Prophetic Spirituality
LECTURES
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; this is a universal handbook, reminding us that each one of us is a bearer of ecstasy and, therefore, of God; $20; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Whee! We, Wee All the Way Home: A Guide to Sensual, Prophetic Spirituality. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Abby Jeanne & the Shadowband (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the touring rock ensemble; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration
VISUAL ARTS
"A Century of Collecting" showcases treasures from the museum's collecting, tracing its evolution from 1925 until today; join us for an opening celebration honoring a century of art, history, and community; 5pm Figge Bar opens for drinks and food (cards only), 6pm remarks; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Midwest Goodbyes (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Midwest Goodbyes (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Yoga and Stories
KIDS' STUFF
experience your favorite stories, told along with Yoga poses; bring your mat or use one of ours; best for ages 3-10; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Yoga and Stories. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Farmhouse/Whorehouse : An Artist Lecture By Suzanne Bocanegra
LECTURES
Suzanne Bocanegra recounts threads of her family’s life on a Texas farm; her tale unfolds as aural and visual memoir, weaving elements of art, design, and monologue into a startling, humorous performance; the narration comes from Bocanegra, but it is actress Lili Taylor (Mystic Pizza, Six Feet Under) who mimes the emotions and breakthroughs to the audience; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Farmhouse/Whorehouse : An Artist Lecture By Suzanne Bocanegra. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. The Lamplighters
LITERARY ARTS
discussion of Emma Stonex's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Lamplighters. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. MPL Makers Club: Pumpkin Decorating
VISUAL ARTS
join the club this month to decorate a pumpkin for the fall season; we’ll have small craft pumpkins (feel free to bring your own real or craft pumpkin!), paints, glitter, yarn, stickers, googly eyes, buttons, mod podge, and more available to make your perfect pumpkin; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: MPL Makers Club: Pumpkin Decorating. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Blackstones
LIVE MUSIC
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Muscatine City Council Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
meets on the first, second, and third Thursday of each month; for information, call 563-263-5821.
Event Title: Muscatine City Council Meeting. Venue: City Hall of Muscatine.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
City Hall of Muscatine.
For more info visit www.muscatineiowa.gov. Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
THEATRE
the Tony-winning battle of wits and power dynamics, challenging our illusions about love, marriage, and the stories we cling to in order to survive, directed by Adam Knight; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and tickets, call 319-259-7099.
Event Title: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Venue: Riverside Theatre.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre.
For more info visit riversidetheatre.org. Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Don Slepian - IDPyramid - Coventry
LIVE MUSIC
a computer engineer turned ambient artist, Don Slepian is mostly known for his remarkable, electronic piano pieces; featuring sets by IDPyramid and Coventry; $10-15, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Sunny Sweeney - Cam Pierce
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the country-music singer/songwriter, featuring a set by Cam Pierce; $20-25; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. José James - Jim Swim
LIVE MUSIC
if each of James’ influences was a stone tossed into a bucket, that bucket would be heavy with jazz, hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk, disco, rock, and pop as well as a curious appreciation for ‘70s kung-fu film aesthetics; $10-20; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu.