Raise your glass to raising funds for the German American Heritage Center this Saturday during the SUDS II Beer Tasting Event. With Bier from MUGZ, sausage and potato salad from Jerry's Market, and melodious live music, this tasting is sure to please. Earlier in the day, teacher's are invited to participate in the Teaching Modern Germany Workshop. All educators are welcome and encouraged to attend this FREE event!
Calling all dapper ladies and gentlemen! Join fellow tweeders for a leisurely bike ride along our scenic riverfront in the QC Tweed Ride on Saturday. Starting at the Freight House, the ride proceeds to Credit Island Park for tea, the Village of East Davenport for Lagomarcino's treats, and ends at Mac's Tavern for Bangers and Mash OR Guinness Fish and Chips with a New Belgium Fat Tire Keg. Awards will be presented to Most Dapper Gent, Most Fashionable Lady, Best Vintage Bike, and Best Moustache!
What better way to spend your Sunday morning than with a downtown brunch? Back by popular demand, Me & Billy hosts another Pop-Up Brunch with a choice of sweet, savory, or healthy fare. On Wednesday, The Crepe Guy makes a special appearance for a Crepe and Beer Dinner highlighting 4 beers a 3 courses of crepes.
Did you know October is Fair Trade Month? No better time to swing by SiS International Shop to see what fair trade items are all about. While you're in the area, grab yourself some candy apples from the Chocolate Manor and see what goodies you can find at Gifts, Greetings, & Gourmet, as well. While we're talking local, mark your calendars and be ready to shop small for Small Business Saturday on November 29.
Keep your eyes open for the River Cities' Reader 2014 Quad Cities Fall/Winter Dining Guide hitting shelves this week! Peruse through the guide for a list of the many mouth-watering, taste-bud-tingling, unique bars and restaurants right here in downtown Davenport and beyond! If you've ever dined downtown, you might even see a few familiar faces on the cover.
Monday, October 20
Leadership Through People Skills
Where: St. Ambrose University Professional Development Center
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: $1,295
Live Lunch with Lewis Knudsen
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Mexican Monday
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 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
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Vino van Gogh
Where: Me & Billy
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: $38
Wine About Monday
Where: Me & Billy
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: 1/2 off bottles of wine
Tuesday, October 21
$5,000 Free Play Frenzy
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Acoustic Music Club
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Bar Wars Trivia
Where: Me & Billy
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light
Class: Figure Drawing
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $20/3 classes/student; $30/3 classes/adult; $12/single session
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $10
It's Firkin Tuesday!
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $4 Burger Baskets
Leadership Through People Skills
Where: St. Ambrose University Professional Development Center
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: $1,295
Open Studio
Where: Re-Cre8 Studio
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Price: $25
Preserving Pumpkin and Squash
Where: Quad Cities Food Hub
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $15
Quad City Kix Band
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest
$7500 Wicked Wednesday
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Attack of the Casks
Where: Great River Brewery
Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Open Jam Session
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
"Pumpkin" Painting
Where: Re-Cre8 Studio
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $30
RME Open Mic & Jam
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Thursday, October 23
Bar Wars Trivia
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
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Wine-tini Thursdays
Where: Barrel House 211
