This Week in Downtown Davenport: 5/5 - 5/12/2016

Over 100 artists from around the country will take over the

Bechtel Plaza in front of the Figge Art Museum on Mother's Day weekend for the Spring Beaux Arts Fair! Admission is free to both the Fair and the Figge over the weekend. Enjoy live music on the plaza and check out one-of-a-kind handmade creations for sale! All proceeds from the Beaux Arts Fair benefit programming and exhibitions at the Figge Museum.

We have been counting down the days until incredible Charles Bradley takes the stage at Daytrotter! The Candymakers are kicking off the much anticipated show on Friday and trust us, you won't want to miss a beat with this local funk band and the star of the night, Mr. Bradley.  On Monday, the Daytrotter stage will light up again with emotionally electrifying performer, Son Little. On Wednesday, get a mid-week pick-me-up and catch The Still Tide show.

Hailed as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa is sure to please all blues and rock lovers on Tuesday at The Adler! On Wednesday, famed pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, and actor Harry Connick, Jr will be on the Adler stage!  As if all this music wasn't enough, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades headline a gig at River Music Experience on Saturday, too.  

Have a mom that likes to laugh? Take her to the Mother's Day All Star Comedy Jam at The Adler. The show stars Joe Torry, Bruh Man, Kenny Howell plus many more. Also, coming to the RiverCenter next Thursday, experience the perfect Girls' Night Outback with Australia's Thunder From Down Under!

The QC trails will be busy this weekend for the annual Get Out And Trail (GOAT) event this Saturday! Travel the trails on both sides of the Mississippi and stop by the hosted GOAT stops for refreshments and activities. The event is free and no registration is required. There's no better time to come out and bike, hike or walk our fabulous trails!

The Quad Cities Food Hub is presenting a Spring Gathering Farm to Table Dinner on Tuesday. The three-course plated dinner features Chef Doug Lear of Bass Street Chop House and live music! Mr. Lear is creating an exclusive menu for the evening at the Food Hub that you won't want to miss.

It's Derby Week! Me & Billy is providing plenty of ways for you to celebrate. Ladies, get dolled up in your favorite pink attire and grab your girlfriends for the 3rd Annual Kentucky Oaks Ladies Social! Get ready to mingle and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres. The most elegantly dressed in pink wins a bursting basket of goodies. Come back on Saturday for the Kentucky Derby Bash! The signature Mint Julep and Oaks Lily cocktails make this a must-stop.

The River Bandits will have a home-stand next week against the Burlington Bees. Tuesday's game includes an amusement promotion special! $10 gets you an all-you-can-ride pass for all the world famous amusements at Modern Woodmen Park. Wednesday it's a Guys Night Out at the ballpark with beer specials and tests of strength.   And don't forget, River Roots Live tickets are already on sale!