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Mother's Day Happy Mother's Day to all those Mom's out there! Be sure to take advantage of our annual Mother's Day Promotions featuring a variety of items and events. Find unique gifts at Beaux Arts Fair at the Figge and take Mom out for brunch at  Modern Woodmen Park, Hotel Blackhawk, or another one of our great downtown restaurants. Don't forget to peruse some quality crafts and flowers during Mother's Day at the Farmer's Market, too!
"The Queen of Clean Comedy" takes the stage at the Adler Theater tonight!  Take in a healthy dose of laughter from Chonda Pierce as she shows off a whole bag of new tricks you won't want to miss. The Talent on Parade Dance Competition is also at the Adler this weekend, so plan to cheer on those that choose to dance their hearts out.
calliko
Rap music's newest breakout sensation makes his way to the River Music Experience this Friday when Calliko presents Swagfest 3.0. See what makes people compare this special artist to Nelly, Eminem, and Kanye West. On Saturday, spend An Evening with Bob Dorr & the Blue Band to help celebrate the band's 32nd anniversary! You may even get to request a song or two.
young artists at the figge Explore the artwork presented by Pleasant Valley Elementary School this Saturday in the Young Artists at the Figge Exhibition. If you haven't seen the American POP Art Exhibition yet, head on out tonight and participate in a gallery talk that focuses on the artwork and artists involved. The German American Heritage Center also has a new exhibit opening this weekend! For those photography lovers, make sure you take the time to see the Double Expose: Prints of Past and Present Exhibition.
wine dinner
In need of a date night? Sip on fine wine with a partner at the 5 Course Wine Dinner this Friday at Hotel Blackhawk's Bix Bistro. Treat yourself to a night of fine conversation over an assortment of courses that highlight the fine wine portfolio of Opolo Vineyards. Don't forget about Brady Street Pub's Mugz Club Special Tapping on Friday, too!
Round up the family and head to River's Edge for their Family Friday Night Skate Night! Spend the night skating, laughing, and bonding with the family to kick-off summer. Or, cheer on your local River Bandits at one of their home games this week. It's a great way to enjoy this spring weather!

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This Week's Events: May 9 - May 15


Thursday, May 9

American POP Art! Art Talk

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Chonda Pierce

Where: The Adler Theater

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $22 & $27

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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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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

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

Price: $10

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Half the Sky Film Screening

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: $10/member; $12/non-member

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Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Randy Leaseman

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Music: Danika Holmes

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $6 and Up

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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.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

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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

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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

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Friday, May 10

$1,500 FREEky Friday Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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5 Course Wine Dinner

Where: Hotel Blackhawk Bix Bistro

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $60/person

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Calliko Presents: Swagfest 3.0
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:30 p.m.
Price: $15
Chameleon Jazz Trio
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Family Friday Night Public Skate
Where: River's Edge Ice
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
John Fliss
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon -1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Franti Project
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Mugz Club Special Tapping
Where: Brady Street Pub
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $6 and Up
Searching for Security's Sweet & Sour Show featuring TV Magic, Live to Conquer, and Highfives & Handshakes
Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5
Talent on Parade Dance Competition
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 11

 

$15,000 Cash Cow Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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An Evening with Bob Dorr & the Blue Band

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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Beaux Arts Fair

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: $2 Figge Admission, FREE Admission to the Beaux Arts Fair

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Bottoms Up QC Burlesque

Where: Rythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $15 in adv.; $20 at the door

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Price: $10

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Exhibition Opens: Double Expose: Prints of Past and Present

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sun.

Price: Museum Admission or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: American POP Art!

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Pushing the Envelope

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Marking Territory

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), FREE with membership

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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

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Exhibition Opens: Young Artists at the Figge - Pleasant Valley

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with Membership

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Freight House Farmers Market: Mother's Day

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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John Fliss
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 10:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Tom
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Blackstones
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: 3rd Street Villains
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Price: FREE

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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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

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $6 and Up

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Second Saturday Series

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: Noon

Price: FREE

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Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Talent on Parade Dance Competition

Where: The Adler Theater

Time: 7:15 a.m.

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The Tangents

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Sunday, May 12

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Beaux Arts Fair
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $2 Figge Admission, FREE admission to Beaux Arts Fair

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Mother's Day Brunch

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $18, ladies eat for half price

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Mother's Day Brunch

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: $30/adult; $15/child (10 and Under)

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Mother's Day Brunch at The Blackhawk

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $30/adult; $9.50/child 8-14; FREE/children 7 and under

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $6 and Up

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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

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Sunday Live Jazz

Where: Brady St. Chop House

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Talent on Parade Dance Competition
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 8:00 a.m.

Tour: American POP! Selections from the CU Art Museum Collection
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Monday, May 13

 

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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