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Attention parents! Looking for an upbeat, interactive show to enjoy with your kids? Come sing and dance along to a familiar Nickelodeon group, The Fresh Beat Band, at the Adler Theatre! Keep the educational fun for kids rolling with Kidz Days at RME, where kids can enjoy performances made just for them. If you're looking for a bit more action, check out the derby scene with the QC Rollers at the RiverCenter!
After forming Architect Records, releasing four albums and touring the globe, singer/songwriter Mason Jennings returns to the Quad Cities tonight for a show at River Music Experience! Plan to enjoy an exquisite musical mix of a poet, protest singer, and jazz musician all with the passion of a rock & roller.
The Ruby Slipper is celebrating its Birthday Sale on Monday! All boots are 25% off and there will be cake, beverages, and plenty of savings. Please support this top-notch local downtown retailer! Ruby Slipper will be open special hours on Monday, Oct. 22 from Noon to 7 p.m.
St. Ambrose is hosting its Race Matters Reception & Talk tonight at the Figge Art Museum. Interested in the artwork of college students from colleges and universities around the Quad Cities? The 2012 College Invitational Exhibit opens this Saturday. Brush up on your acrylic painting, watercolor, or basic drawing skills by attending the variety of art classes the Figge has to offer, as well.
Get your mid-week musical fix Wednesday at RME by checking out Red Wanting Blue! If you missed their powerhouse performance on David Letterman, now is your chance to see it live. The Whoozdads are celebrating with a CD Release Show Saturday, and the 3rd Sunday Jazz Series will feature Adekola. Participate in the Mandolin Junction and more this week at RME, too.
In search of the spookiest haunted house in the Quad Cities? Check out the Davenport Jaycee's Haunted House every Friday and Saturday for the rest of October for only $10 a soul (all scares included). Remember to pick up some local goods at the Freight House Farmers Market and to rock with Orangadang at Brady Street Pub on Saturday, too!
Mark your calendar now for the Halloween Parade on Wednesday, Oct. 31!
See you downtown!
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This Week's Events: October 18 - October 24 |
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Thursday, October 18
$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m. Price: $20 entry fee Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Basic Drawing Class
Where: Figge Art Museum
Class: Acrylic Painting (Int/Adv) Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 6:00 p.m. Price: $75/member; $85/non-member
Competitor Coupon Craze Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Documentary Film: The Rock Island Civil War Prison: Andersonville of the North? Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 6:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7) or FREE with membership
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
Drop-In Turf/Soccer Where: River's Edge Time: Youth 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. ; Adult 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $10
Jazz Jam with the North Scott Jazz Combo Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Learn to Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Price:
Lecture: Posing Beauty Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Live Lunch with Mo Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Mason Jennings Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 7:30 p.m. / Show 8:30 p.m. Price: $25 in adv. / $30 day of show
Musical Happy Hour featuring Jon Eric Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE
River's Edge Monthly Turf & Ice Schedule Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge! Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month.
St. Ambrose University "Race Matters" Reception Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Price: Museum admission ($7) or FREE with membership
Thursdays at the Figge Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates! Friday, October 19
Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m. Price: N/A
The Davenport Jaycees Haunted House Where: 319 Western Ave., Downtown Davenport Time: 7:00 p.m. - Midnight Price: $10
The Fresh Beat Band Where: The Adler Theater Time: 6:30 p.m. Price: $29.50 and $39.50
Happy Hour featuring Dave Smith Where: River Music Experience Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: FREE
Haunted Island Where:Credit Island Park Time: 6:00 p.m. Price: Adult (ages 12 and up) $12, Kids (ages 4-11) $8, Children (ages 3 and under) FREE
High School Drop In Turf/Soccer Where: River's Edge Time: Session 1 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. / Session 2, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Jordan Danielsen Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Kilkenny's Live Music - 3rd St. Villians Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Chris North Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Multi-Media Design Class Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price:$65/member; $75/non-member, $10 material fee payable to instructor
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
Orangadang Live Show Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 9:00 p.m. - close Price: No Cover, Drink Specials
Watercolor Class (Beg) Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Price: $65/member; $75/nonmember
Saturday, October 20
Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
College Invitational Exhibition Opening Reception Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: FREE
The Davenport Jaycees Haunted House Where: 319 Western Ave., Downtown Davenport Time: 7:0 p.m. - Midnight Price: $10
Exhibition: 2012 College Invitational Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Posing Beauty in African American Culture Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber
Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Interplay: Material, Method and Motif in West African Art Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Suds: History of Brewing Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership
Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Farmer's Market Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Haunted Island Where: Credit Island Park Time: 6:00 p.m. Price: Adult (ages 12 and up) $12, Kids (ages 4-11) $8, Children (ages 3 and under) FREE
Iowa vs. Penn State Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price: $2 Domestic Drafts, $5 Pretzels or Wings, $2 Beef Tacos
Jordan Danielsen Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Kidz Days at RME featuring Paul Cioe & the Hound Dogs Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 10:30 a.m. Price: $5 for parent, accompanied children are free
Learn to Skate Where: River's Edge Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Price:
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
QC Rollers vs. McClean County Missfits / Dark River Derby Double Header! Where: The RiverCenter, Flat Track Roller Derby, Great Hall Time: Doors 6:00 p.m. / First Bout 7:00 p.m. Price: $10 in advance or $12 at the door; Kids (6-12) $6, Kids (5 & Under) FREE
Rock the Pit Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Tech-Tacular Giveaway
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Whoozdads? CD Release Show Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m. Price: $5
Sunday, October 21
$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament
Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Adult Coed Soccer Session 1 Where: River's Edge Turf Time: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Adult Drop-In Hockey Where: River's Edge Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Price: $10
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro Where: Blackhawk Hotel Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95
Third Sunday Jazz Presents Adekola Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 5:30 p.m. / Show 6:00 p.m. Price: $10 or $15 for reserved seating
Monday, October 22
Mexican Monday Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 Tacos
Nifty 50's Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
The Ruby Slipper Birthday Sale Where: 312 Main St. Time: Noon - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23
Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Farmer's Market Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website |