This Week in Downtown Davenport: 9/11 - 9/17

Spend your evening with one of today's most talented blues and roots vocalists, Janiva Magness, when she performs tonight at River Music Experience. If you'd prefer to be the star of the show, participate in the Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic event on Saturday. And, of course, what kind of Friday would it be without a little live music? Start your weekend with food and good company in the RME Courtyard during Friday Live at 5 featuring The Low Down tomorrow.

 The time has come! Swing by the Figge Sunday for the unveiling of Liam O'Neill's Big Turnings wooden throne. Here's your chance to meet the artist and hear a presentation about O'Neill's work. While you're there, peruse the new Exhibition: Artists First, which opens Saturday and features the talents and achievements of working student artists. Become an artist of your own on Tuesday during a Figure Drawing class over at the Figge, too.

 Farms, food, fermentation. Indulge in a little of each on Sunday by participating in the Quad Cities Culinary Ride. Round up those bikes and make your way to the Freight House Local Marketplace for a day of fun stops and delicious cuisine. Ride the full 40 mile route for a full-day adventure, or choose a 10 mile or 15 mile option to keep it shorter. Stops throughout the day include Nahant Marsh, the Quad City Food Forest, Augie Acres, and Happy Hollow U Pick.

 Who doesn't love a good discount? Ragged Records hosts a Massive Discount Night tomorrow night with thousands of LPs and 45rpms for 50 CENTS. What's more? Trash Can Annie is offering 20% off all vintage gear at the same time. This after-hours event also features in-store performances by Centaur Noir and GOSH as an added bonus. Live music and great deals? You won't want to miss this.

 Mustard lovers, unite! Me & Billy has partnered with locally-made Boetje's Mustard to bring you a night of mustard-filled greatness. Relish in an unlimited buffet of potato salad, glazed chicken wings, tacos, and more highlighting the unique mustardy taste you've grown to love. On Saturday, get your attire and your appetite ready to cheer the Hawkeyes on over at Me & Billy during their Iowa Hawkeyes Game Watch.

 Speaking of Iowa sports, the Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball team comes to the Best Minor League Ballpark this Sunday to verse the Ontario Blue Jays. With $5 tickets, $2 beer, pop, and peanuts, amusement rides, and FREE parking, how could you pass this up? Did we mention you can even bring the pup along for Bark in the Park?