An homage to country-music variety shows such as Grand Ole Opry presented with an extraterrestrial-psychedelic twist, Cosmic Country Showcase enjoys a headlining set at Davenport's Raccoon Motel on October 26, the group's "interstellar revue" sure to provide, as stated in Time Out Chicago, "twangy tunes delivered with campy, psychedelic flair."

Two-time Grammy Award winners who have released more than 40 full-length albums to date, the lighthearted country, Western-swing, and children's-music entertainers of Riders in the Sky perform an October 28 concert at the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center, the beloved singer/musicians famed for NPR's serial Riders Radio Theater and their songs and companion albums for Pixar's Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc.

With the exhibit including a beaded throw, a bentwood box, a drum, and additional creations, Tsimshian: Art of the Indigenous People of the Pacific Northwest will be on display at the University of Dubuque's Bisignano Gallery through October 28, the exhibition a celebration of the culture and beauty of expressed by the tribe that currently resides mostly in coastal British Columbia and on Annette Island, the only reservation in Alaska.

Described by comedian, podcast host, and New York Times bestselling author Marc Maron as “a gonzo warrior” and “one of the great American wild men,” standup comedian Kreischer brings his national tour to Moline's Vibrant Arena at the MARK on October 28, his recent credits including the podcasts 2 Bears, 1 Cave and Bertcast and the popular Netflix specials Secret Time and Hey Big Boy.