Incubus fans are in for a treat this weekend when bass guitarist Ben Kenney performs in the Redstone Room at River Music Experience! Make your way to this Friday's Live at Five featuring the Franti Project sponsored by Living Lands & Waters and stick around to see his performance afterward. Until then, enjoy a performance of unique, eclectic folk/rock tunes by the Oh Hellos tonight!
Connect with hundreds of anime fans this weekend at the RiverCenter during Anime-zing! This annual three-day festival features autograph sessions, panels, workshops, concerts, and much, much more. On Sunday, the Adler Theatre hosts the rock-driven Newsboys as a part of the FAMiLY LEADER if 7:14 Call event. Tickets are complimentary and available from the FAMiLY LEADER.
Gather up the family and head to the Figge Art Museum this Saturday for Family Day. Explore the amazing displays of art, fiber, and more all for FREE! Here's a chance to peruse a new exhibit opening that same day- Two Americans in Paris: Stuart Davis and Grant Wood. If your teen signed up for the Teen Art Summer Drawing Program, keep in mind courses begin on Monday.
Canvas. Colors. Cocktails...what more could you want? Treat yourself to a night of fun and creativity at Re-Cre8 Studio this week. Sign up to for the "Flowing Colors" painting tonight or the "Sand and Surf" painting Wednesday. Bring your young-ins out on Tuesday for the Youth Open Studio session and let the employees assist them with the painting of their choice.
The Farmer's Market continues on this weekend at the Scott County Administration lot on 4th Street. And don't you worry, they'll have all the same great produce, hand-made crafts, and delicious food items like they always do! While you're in town, swing by Source Bookstore or My Favorite Frame Shop for more unique goods!
Anime-zing!
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Price: $40
Ben Kenney (of Incubus)
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $15 in adv. / $20 at the door
Brewery Tours
Fridays at the Figge: Kids Class- Printmaking
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $45/member; $55/non-member
Brewery Tours
Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Exhibition: 100 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Innovators and Legends
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Local Threads
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Family Day
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Scott County Administration Lot; 600 W. 4th St.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
QC Rock Academy Vocal Camp Concert
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic
Where: River Music Experience, Second Floor
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Tour: Two Americans in Paris
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Sunday, July 13
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
Sunday Specials
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Price: $3 craft and domestic drafts
Tour: Innovators and Legends
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Monday, July 14
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
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Teen Art Program
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $50/student
Tuesday, July 15
Acoustic Music Club
Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Bar Wars Trivia
Where: Me & Billy
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light
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: $3 Burger Baskets
Managing Project Teams
Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Price: $695
Quad City Kix Band
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Youth Open Studio
Where: Re-Cre8 Studio
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Price: $15
Acoustic Open Mic Night
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Attack of the Casks
Where: Great River Brewery
Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
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.; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
"Sand and Surf" Painting
Where: Re-Cre8 Studio
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: $30
