Join the Figge for a fun-filled afternoon as we explore a new exhibition through art, activities and play designed for guests of all ages. Enjoy Free admission all day, with scheduled activities happening noon – 3 p.m. This Free Family Day will featuring the newest Figge exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960. Free Family Day is Sponsored by Iowa American Water. Learn more: FIGGE ART MUSEUM  Read More

The board of directors and staff of Common Chord are introducing two additions to the nonprofit’s staff. SteveAhrens assumes the newly–created role of Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Angela Fisher serves as theorganization’s new Events Manager.“Common Chord has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, and we have greatlyexpanded our community impact during that time,” said Tyson Danner, Executive Director. “These positionsrepresent our commitment to continuing that growth trajectory and expanding our programming and overallorganizational strength.” Ahrens... Read More

You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? The HAIRSPRAY company is led by Andrew Levitt aka Nina West (from “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) as Edna Turnblad, Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad and Sandie Lee as Motormouth Maybelle and features the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You... Read More

Icestravaganza returns Jan. 13-15, 2023 Freight House & LeClaire Park, Downtown Davenport FREE to attend! Learn more: DOWNTOWN DAVENPORT ICESTRAVAGANZA – Family-friendly fun, outdoor winter event – Beautiful ice carvings (more than 36,000 pounds’ worth) on display all three days at the Freight House – Your favorite monuments carved out of ice and lit up with colorful LED lights – Viewable on the boardwalk or drive-through sculpture display on Beiderbecke Drive in LeClaire Park – Sculptures lit each night from dusk to 10 p.m. Special hotel rates are available at The Current Iowa... Read More

As restaurants struggle to reinvent themselves, The Half Nelson reimagines the world around it. Walking in you’ll see a world transformed to a time when things bamboozled you. I feel completely underdressed! Maybe I should be wearing a nice suit and slick my hair back with some Dapper Dan. Whatever the case, the Half Nelson is bringing the 1920’s to the 2020’s with a little style and panache. I wish I could say that I found this time machine located in Downtown Davenport towards the end of 2nd Street. Instead, I was invited and treated by Chef Philip Pridemore. This Chef... Read More

The Mockingbird’s new adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” will bring the world of Charles Dickens to life with a new whacky experience! It’s time for KSTT Davenport’s annual radio presentation of “A Christmas Carol” and a snow storm is about to ruin everything! If it can go wrong it does as two former vaudeville stars and a frazzled stage manager stumble to finish the world’s most beloved holiday tale! Written and Directed by Mockingbird co-founder Tristan Tapscott and Doug Kutzli, the show will feature the comedic stylings of Jeremy Littlejohn, Bradley Robert Jensen and Taylor... Read More

Haus of Ruckus Run of “Spooky Pete!” Ends Sunday! Just in time to be late for Halloween… Haus Of Ruckus’ latest production is a bone chilling story of 5 under grads exploring a haunted mansion belonging to the outrageous spooky Pete. Scream in delight at several interwoven storylines of self acceptance, queer identity, and giant bugs. The gang stumbles upon all sorts of otherworldly and fabulous entities. Ghouls, drag queens, puppets and loose parodies of 1970s tv personalities. The call is coming from inside The Mockingbird! Tickets are $10 at the door payable via cash or Venmo. Reserve... Read More

The largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest is BACK and better than ever! Quad City Arts will fill the streets with music, fun, and excitement again this year for the 29th annual Festival of Trees Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 19 at 10am in Downtown Davenport! Co-Title Sponsors: Arconic, John Deere, RDA, KWQC Balloon Sponsors: Carpenters Training Center of the Quad Cities, City of Bettendorf, NECA/IBEW, R.I.A. Federal Credit Union, Mid-American Energy, City of Davenport, Novelis Learn More: PARADE  Read More

A new event in a newly created space is coming to Downtown Davenport. German Fest will be held from 6 – 10 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square), 119 E. 3rd St. The event is co-produced by the German American Heritage Center (GAHC) and Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP). The FREE event will feature a variety of traditional Octoberfest activities including music, food and beer. Performing at the event will be the Dirndolls, a 7-piece Alpine folk band from Chicago made up of people of marginalized genders. For more info: GERMAN FEST “We’re excited to host a... Read More

A new event in a newly created space is coming to Downtown Davenport. German Fest will be held from 6 – 10 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square), 119 E. 3rd St. The event is co-produced by the German American Heritage Center (GAHC) and Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP). The FREE event will feature a variety of traditional Octoberfest activities including music, food and beer. Performing at the event will be the Dirndolls, a 7-piece Alpine folk band from Chicago made up of people of marginalized genders. For more info: GERMAN FEST “We’re excited to host a... Read More