13 May 2026

Midday Mixer Inaugural Event Kicks Off in Ankeny May 30

By Aaron Burns

ANKENY, IOWA (May 13, 2026) — Celebrate summer and support unique local bars and restaurants during CITYVIEW’s inaugural Midday Mixer traveling cocktail party. The event will be held Saturday, May 30, in The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny. This is a casual, Saturday afternoon stroll to local bars and restaurants, 1-4PM.

11 May 2026

Fifth Annual Bellson Music Fest in Rock Falls, June 6

By Melinda Jones

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2026) — The Fifth Annual Bellson Music Fest will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, celebrating the legacy of Louie Bellson (1924 2009), the Rock Falls native who became a world-renowned drummer, composer, band leader, and six-time Grammy nominee.

The event is hosted by Rock Falls Tourism in collaboration with Bellson’s widow Francine Bellson (louiebellson.com) and music director Josh Duffee.

04 May 2026

Martina McBride Coming to Rhythm City Casino Sunday, September 13

By Madison Flinn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 4, 2026) — Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $71.20, $81.90, $92.60, $103.30, and $114.00, this includes tax and an online/phone ticketing fee. The online/phone ticketing fee is waived when you purchase tickets at The Market Gift Shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort. Venue presale will start May 7, 10AM.

30 Apr 2026

Elite Casino Resorts Expands 2026 Entertainment Line-Up

By Donyelle DeVore-Kemp

RIVERSIDE, IOWA (April 30, 2026) — Elite Casino Resorts is expanding its already blockbuster 2026 Entertainment Line-Up with additional national acts and a meaningful tribute honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

As America celebrates its historic 250th Anniversary in 2026, Elite Casino Resorts is proud to recognize and honor all veterans and active military members at all concerts across its properties throughout the year.

29 Apr 2026

The University of Dubuque’s Touring Choir to Perform “Unclouded Day” in Alaska

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — The University of Dubuque’s thirty-voice touring choir will travel to Alaska in May to perform “Unclouded Day,” a one-hour program of sacred and secular styles including classical, world, pop, and folk music.

28 Apr 2026

Joe Bob Briggs Takes Over The Last Picture House for One Epic Night, June 13

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2026) — On June 13, Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl bring Bubba Ho-Tep to not one, not two, but ALL THREE screens at The Last Picture House. Joe Bob will introduce the film in each and every room, plus he and Darcy will do meet-and-greets and merch sales in the lounge all night long. VIP ticket-holders get the intro, the movie, plus a special Q&A with Joe Bob and Darcy.

20 Apr 2026

Blue Öyster Cult Coming to Rhythm City Casino on November 6

By Madison Flinn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Blue Öyster Cult is coming to Rhythm City Casino on Friday November 6,  8PM. Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $30, $40, $45, $50, and $60 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee.

01 Apr 2026

To the Limit — The Ultimate Eagles Experience Announces Stop at the Adler Theatre

By Danielle Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 1, 2026) — The Adler Theatre is excited to announce a new event taking centerstage late this summer: To the Limit — The Ultimate Eagles Experience on Saturday, August 1!

25 Mar 2026

Common Chord’s Battle of the Businesses April 11

By Margot Day

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2026) — Common Chord, the Quad Cities’ community music organization, has an eight-band lineup set for their April 11 Battle of the Businesses fundraiser.

Battle of the Businesses is a unique concert experience bringing together Quad Cities business and community professionals for an evening of rock-star performances. Expect surprises, collaborations, and a whole lot of fun as these professionals share their hidden musical talents.

24 Mar 2026

Invoke Joins Pianist Clarice Assad for a Dynamic Performance at the Capitol Theater

By Barb McRoberts

BURLINGTON, IOWA (March 24, 2026) — The genre-defying string quartet Invoke will take the stage alongside acclaimed pianist and composer Clarice Assad (below) for a captivating evening of music at the Capitol Theater in Burlington, beginning at 7PM, Thursday, March 26. Doors open at 6:30PM.

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