Don't miss tonight's premiere event, Brews, Shoes & Do's dedicated to the latest in men's fall fashion trends, hair styles and local craft beer. Enjoy a fashion show demonstrating hair styling by Salon Luce, apparel & accessories from The Full Kit and local craft beer from Great River Brewery. Admission is free!
Calling all foodies - this Farm to Table dinner on Tuesday is not to be missed! Chef Cushman will be roasting a 170 pound not-so-ordinary Iowa Swabian Hall hog. This beauty is a cross between a heritage Meshian pig and Russian wild boar. You won't find this rare meat in any local restaurant; come taste the difference!
Swing down to the RME courtyard after your long work week for Friday Live at 5 with local favorites, The Candymakers. Sunday night, River Roots Live veterans Hot Buttered Rum hit the stage in the Redstone Room! As if that wasn't good enough, Jeff Austin Band arrives on Wednesday! For those not in the know, Jeff Austin is a founding member of Yonder Mountain String Band. Don't miss this rare chance to see Jeff Austin in a small local venue!
Interested in pursuing a career involving the film industry? Register to attend the Film Makers Workshop, an event bringing resources and inspiration to educate and encourage content creators in the QC to better develop their craft! Presented by local experts, classes will cover topics such as animation, documentaries and feature films. Come see what the Quad Cities has done in the Film Industry.
A public reception for artist Jeff Gandert will be held tomorrow during Final Friday at Bucktown. Gandert has exhibited in a number of national shows and has earned numerous accolades. Visit Bereskin Art Gallery to view his incredible wildlife and landscape paintings. Also, check out the "Art Meets River" exhibit by Heidi Brandt featuring images from her 2016 calendar. Calendar proceeds go to benefit River Action. Down the street from Bucktown during Final Friday, visit Crafted QC for a chance to "peek behind the seams" as Julie Willey from the popular Willey Bandz debuts her fall infinity scarves. Wine & snacks shall be on hand!
Quad Cities Fall Pride will host a wide variety of entertainment this weekend in LeClaire Park. Enjoy live music, belly dancers, pyro and poi performances, burlesque, hooping, drag shows and some of the areas best vendors for drinks, food, merchandise and art!
For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.
Future Events:
10/03 - Oktobeerfest
10/03 - Arts & Draughts Beer Tasting
10/23 - Nick Colionne & Richard Elliot
10/24 - Lee Brice
10/25 - The Ballroom Thieves
10/31 - Halloween Parade
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