This Week in Downtown Davenport: 2/21 - 2/28

Sip and sample cocktails tonight at the Martini Shake Off in the RiverCenter!  Snack and mingle while contemplating which martini should be crowned number one. Proceeds benefit the HAVlife Foundation and the youth of our Quad Cities. Head back to the RiverCenter on Saturday to see the QC Rollers take on the  Farm Fresh Roller Girls!  Also, please note that due to expected snow fall, all City parking ramps will be FREE after 5 p.m. tonight through the weekend.

On Saturday, bring friends and family to the Trinity Regional Health System's Day of Dance for Your Health. Learn simple ways to stay healthy while participating in activities such as jassercise, ballet, salsa, and more...for FREE! On Sunday, enjoy dancing, crafts, and more at this year's Daddy Daughter Dance at the RiverCenter. Don't forget to check out the StarQuest Dance Competition at the Adler, too.

For those interested in photography, head to the German American Heritage Center this Sunday to hear exhibit curator Christine Powers lead a discussion on the brand new exhibit Eye of the Beholder: The Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp. Powers will discuss the photography by her grandfather, explaining the images he captured throughout his life.

Looking for some comfort food and wine? Join locals at The Phoenix for a new Wine Class on Wednesday. Learn basic wine knowledge and see classical food pairings by Fred Smith. Afterwards, stay for dinner and take advantage great wine specials.

A fantastic bluegrass quintet known for top-notch festival, club, and theater shows across America will take the stage tonight at River Music Experience! Come hear the tunes of Greensky Bluegrass and get ready to dance the night away! Have Your Cake, a cover band performing the awesome music of Cake, will be at RME on Friday night.

The University of Iowa Faculty Biennial Exhibition opens this weekend at the Figge. This new exhibition features an assortment of work such as paintings, sculptures, photography, and more by renowned UI Studio Arts professors. Tonight, catch a film in the beautiful Figge theater featuring over 70 actors, directors and producers in the poignant and sometimes funny documentary, Reel Black Love.

Rock bands don't always need a guitar and if you love Ben Folds, then don't miss the piano pop sounds of Minus Six and the Curtis Hawkins Band on Friday in the Redstone Room at River Music Experience! If you're looking for some indie rock with a mix of heavy metal, catch Mutts with Post Mortems & Satellite Heart on the first floor at RME.

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 Tacos

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Cookware Craze!

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon; 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

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