A YouTube sensation who has opened for the likes of Dave Chappelle, Seth Meyers, and Jeff Foxworthy, Christian comedian John Crist brings his "Jokes for Humans Comedy Tour" to Davenport's Adler Theatre on December 8, his observational comedy beloved from such YouTube specials as 2022's What Are We Doing? and last year's Would Like to Release a Statement.

In the eagerly awaited return of a seasonal Quad Cities tradition, visitors can experience the wonders of a classic Victorian holiday season in Moline's unique Deere-family homes through 19th Century Christmas, the Butterworth Center's and Deere-Wiman House's annually beloved December 1 event boasting litany of yuletide treats including live music performances, interactive tours, make-and-take activities, refreshments, and, of course, a special visit by Santa Claus.

On November 24, Dave Meier, curator for the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum in Walcott, Iowa, will share local history, industry connections, innovation, and engineering feats of the last century in Trucking: A Lifeline Across America, a program in the German American Heritage Center's popular "Kaffee und Kuchen" series boasting discussion on trucking in America through the years and the impact of the Interstate Highway System.

Ideally programmed to take place before Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the virtual Illinois Libraries Present program Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith will find the two-time James Beard Foundation Award winner in online conversation on November 20, this event sponsored by the Rock Island and Silvis Public Libraries inviting viewers to learn about Smith's culinary journey and receive some welcome culinary inspiration.