12 Aug 2026

“Everyday Lives, Extraordinary Voices: Ruth Suckow's Iowa,” through November 15

By Reader Staff

Inspired by her upbringing at the turn of the 20th century and considered “Iowa’s first feminist writer,” Ruth Suckow was largely forgotten until researchers rediscovered her story in the 1980s. Consequently, the Ruth Suckow Memorial Association, with the support of Humanities Iowa, has developed a traveling exhibition celebrating the life and work of this Iowa novelist and short-story writer who lived from 1892 to 1960, the exhibit Everyday Lives, Extraordinary Voices: Ruth Suckow's Iowa on display at Davenport's German American Heritage Center through November 15.

05 May 2026

“Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States,” through November 1

By Reader Staff

Over the past 250 years, German immigrants and their descendants, particularly in the Midwest, have helped develop, challenge, and improve the United States. The German American Heritage Center will consequently celebrate their history and accomplishments in Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States, on display in the Davenport venue through November 1.

06 Oct 2026

Nerdtober Con, October 10 and 11

By Reader Staff

With the event presented by QC Toy Show and boasting such special guests as WWE Hall of Famers Sgt. Slaughter, D-Von Dudley, and Ted DiBiase alongside Power Rangers actors Paul Schrier and Jason Navy, the 2026 Nerdtober Con will take place at the Davenport RiverCenter on October 10 and 11, the two-day pop-culture celebration also featuring comics, toys, trading cards, cosplay, games, collectibles, and much more.

30 Sep 2026

Second-Annual Tapestry Farms Harvest Moon Celebration, October 8

By Reader Staff

Bringing together Davenport native and New York-based soprano Claire Kuttler, St. Ambrose University’s Dr. Nathan Windt, and Davenport musician Chris Nelson, the Second-Annual Tapestry Farms Harvest Moon Celebration will take place at Davenport's Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on October 8, the event designed to help connect refugees and neighbors in a shared hope of living joyful, healthy lives.

29 Sep 2026

Midwest Murder Podcast, October 10

By Reader Staff

With their popular audio series designed to debunk the phrase “that kind of this doesn't happen in our town,” Jonah Lantto and Dawn Palumbo bring their live Midwest Murder Podcast show back to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort on October 10.

29 Sep 2026

Mike Finoia, October 9 and 10

By Reader Staff

A popular touring comedian who also hosts the weekly show One More Saturday Night on SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel, funnyman Mike Finoia will headline two nights of standup at Bally's Quad Cities on October 9 and 10, his credits including serving as longtime producer and writer for the comedy ensemble of Impractical Jokers.

29 Sep 2026

Geisternacht Paranormal Investigation, October 10

By Reader Staff

Led by the from haunted maps and arriving toward the start of spooky season, the German American Heritage Center's October 10 Geisternacht Paranormal Investigation event invites patrons of the Davenport venue to learn about the history of the building, as well as the nature of paranormal investigation itself.

29 Sep 2026

“Reverend William Suckow's Autobiography: Family Life in 10 Small Iowa Towns,” October 11

By Reader Staff

Presented in conjunction with the venue's current exhibition Everyday Lives, Extraordinary Voices: Ruth Suckow's Iowa, the latest program in the German American Heritage Center's popular "Kaffee und Kuchen" series is Rev. William Suckow's Autobiography: Family Life in 10 Small Iowa Towns, an October 11 program whose presenter, Dr. Bill Roba, is a Scott Community College retiree currently writing a history of the Iowa-German Experience.

29 Sep 2026

Pride Storytelling Night, October 8

By Reader Staff

On October 8, the Davenport Public Library and Midwest Writing Center will host the third-annual Pride Storytelling Night at the library's Eastern Avenue branch, inviting the community to hear community members, all local to the Quad Cities, sharing personal stories about their lives and identities as members of the Queer community.

29 Sep 2026

Kim Sigafus: “We the Native People,” October 12

By Reader Staff

Appearing at Moline's Butterworth Center as part of the IHC Road Scholar Program, Kim Sigafus will present the special program We the Native People on October 12, the speaker an award-winning Ojibwa author who writes Native American fiction, non-fiction, and children’s and young-adult books.

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