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 Celebrate women in the arts this Saturday at Bucktown during the always popular Venus Envy Quad Cities! This festival and art exhibit showcases the creative successes of women throughout the Midwest. Join the movement this weekend by browsing a vast array of artwork and enjoying a multitude of performances honoring the work of women.  For those Fifty Shades of Grey book-lovers, you won't want to miss the hilarious new musical headed to the Adler Theater on Tuesday. SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody brings the best-selling book to life through sharp-witted comedy, musical numbers, and other surprises! The Adler just announced another big show, too. The increasingly amazing Grace Potter & the Nocturnals will return to Davenport July 13! Explore the new American POP Art! Exhibition or the new Pushing the Envelope Exhibition on Saturday at the Figge! See key works from the bold and outrageous Pop Art movement, including Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, and Roy Lichtenstein. Figge members and art fans will also be heading to the Windy City this weekend for what looks to be a highly entertaining Picasso and Chicago Trip.  Looking for comedy, DJ/dubstep, reggae, circus acts, visual arts, and a whole lot of other forms of entertainment all in one place? River Music Experiences hosts A D Good Time Variety Show Vol. 4 this Friday! Also this week, critically acclaimed husband-and-wife duoBruce Robison and Kelly Willis perform their masterly collection of country folk tunes while River Roots vets Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons will a knock out an awesome set of Americana/Rock tunes tonight!on Saturday. Shop around to the tunes of the
Dress in your finest Cinco de Mayo attire and help Great River Brewery celebrate their Dos Pistolas Tapping on Saturday! Be sure to bring along a canned good or two to donate to the local food pantry. If wine is more your thing, stop at the Figge's Wine & Art Event tonight or the Phoenix's"Spring It On" Wine Class Tuesday.
Walk the red carpet, pose in a photo booth, and help raise funds for the Newspapers in Education program during their Derby Day Event at the Freight House. Treat your taste-buds to authentic Derby food and specially crafted beer while supporting a program that works to improve literacy and education right here in the Quad Cities.
 As Mother's Day creeps closer, be sure to visitDowntownDavenport.com to find great downtown deals and ideas for Mom! Our annual Mother's Day Promotion features everything from flowers and spa treatments to info on Beaux Arts Fair and many other great gift ideas from our downtown retailers. Find Mom a unique giftwhile supporting local business! We'd also like to wish good luck to all of the downtown businesses in the running to win an award tonight during The Network's Symposium & YP Awards. Don't forget to download our Downtown Android or iPhone App, too!
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This Week's Events: May 2 - May 8 |
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Thursday, May 2
Competitor Coupon Craze Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 7:00 p.m./ Show 8:00 p.m. Price: $12 in adv., $15 day of show
Docent Pick Talk Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge, Ice Time: 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Lojo Russo Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 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.
Thursdays at the Figge: Zumba Fitness Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates! Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price: FREE Stick around for live music by Kilborn Alley Blues Band Wine & Art Event
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $15/student; all supplies provided
Friday, May 3
$1,500 FREEky Friday Giveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A D Good Time Variety Show Vol. 4 Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m. Price: $5
Brewery Tours River City 6
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Mike Cochrane
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Powell
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Price: FREE
Saturday, May 4
Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
Bruce Robinson & Kelly Willis Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 7:30 p.m. / Show 8:30 p.m. Price: $17 in adv., $20 day of show
Derby Day Where: The Freight House Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Price: $40/person
Digital Photography: A Balanced Look Workshop Where: Figge Art Museum Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m. Price: $35/member; $45/non-member
Dos Pistolas Tapping Where: Great River Brewery Time: Golden Keg 1:00 p.m.; Food 2:00 p.m. Price: Donated Canned Item
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge, Ice Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Price: $10
Exhibition Opens: American POP Art! Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition Opens: Pushing the Envelope Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Marking Territory Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), FREE with membership
Exhibition: University of Iowa Faculty Biennial Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: The Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5
Exhibition: Vintage Vows and Veils Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5
Exhibition: Young Artists at the Figge - Geneseo Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with Membership
Grand Re-Opening of the OUTDOOR Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Farmer's Market Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Picasso and Chicago Trip
Where: Figge Art Mueusem/ Art Institute of Chicago
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Price: $55/member; $65/non-member; $50/student
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $10
River Prairie Minstrels
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
RME Guitar Circle
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Rock the Pit Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Venus Envy Quad Cities Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE (donations are encouraged)
Sunday, May 5
$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament
Altar-cations
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5
Chief Keef Concert
Where: The RiverCenter
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: $27 in adv., $42 day of show
Exhibition Closes: University of Iowa Faculty Biennial
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
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, Ice 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
Sunday Live Jazz Where: Brady St. Chop House Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Price: FREE Monday, May 6
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, Ice Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $5 and Up Tuesday, May 7 Acoustic Music Club
Where:River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Blues Cafe
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Competitor Coupon Craze Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge, Ice Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE
It's Firkin Tuesday! Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Burger Baskets |
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