MUSIC
Friday, September 4 - Nashville Pussy. Atlanta-based hard-rock musicians in concert, with opening sets by Valient Thorr and Heavyweight. Rock Island Brewing Company (1815 Second Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. $15 advance tickets. For information, call (309)793-1999 or visit RIBCO.com.
Friday, September 4 - Andrew Landers. Concert with the Americana and folk musician, with an opening set by The Dupont Brothers. The Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 7 p.m. $10 plus $1.50-2 fees. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Saturday, September 5 - Festival of Praise. High Praise Unlimited presents an evening of fellowship with outdoor concert sets by MercyMe and Justin Rizzo. LeClaire Park (400 Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport). 7 p.m. $17-20, ages 12 and under free. For information, call (563)359-7617 or visit NewAnthem.com.
Saturday, September 5 - Brushville. Outdoor concert with the country musicians, with an opening set by Just Chords. Rock Island Brewing Company (1815 Second Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. $5-10. For information, call (309)793-1999 or visit RIBCO.com.
Saturday, September 5 - The Johnny Cash Revue. Tribute concert to "The Man in Black" with musician Boss Grant. Ohnward Fine Arts Center (1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa). 7 p.m. $13-25. For tickets and information, call (563)652-9815 or visit OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.
Sunday, September 6 - Lenny Williams. Soul and R&B musician in concert. Col Ballroom (1012 West Fourth Street, Davenport). 8:30 p.m. $25-30. For tickets and information, call (563)322-4431 or visit LegendaryColBallroom.com.
Monday, September 7 - Jan & Dean's Beach Party. Family concert featuring Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductees Dean Torrence and Coupe de Ville. Col Ballroom (1012 West Fourth Street, Davenport). 6 p.m. $25-30 adults, $5 kids. For tickets and information, call (563)322-4431 or visit LegendaryColBallroom.com.
Wednesday, September 9 -An Evening with Wishbone Ash. Guitar-rock band performing in their Pilgrimage North America Tour. The Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 7:30 p.m. $20-25 plus $2-2.50 fees. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Thursday, September 10 - An Evening with Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience. Concert with the Grammy-winning blues and zydeco musician and his ensemble. The Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 8 p.m. $10 plus $1.50-2 fees. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org. For a 2013 interview with Simien, visit RCReader.com/y/simien.
Friday, September 11 - UNITY 9/11 Benefit Concert. Tribute event featuring a community talent showcase and silent auction. i wireless Center (1201 River Drive, Moline). 6:30 p.m. $5-10, ages 10 and under free. For tickets and information, call (563)265-5204 or visit iwirelessCenter.com.
Friday, September 11 - A Salute to First Responders. Tribute concert with performances by Wild Oatz and singers/songwriters Rissi Palmer and David G. Smith. Col Ballroom (1012 West Fourth Street, Davenport). 8:30 p.m. Free for all Quad-City first responders, $10 general public. For tickets and information, call (563)322-4431 or visit LegendaryColBallroom.com.
Friday, September 11 - EGi. Concert with the experimental funk, rock, and instrumental post-rock musicians, with an opening set by Earth Ascending. The Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 9 p.m. $7 plus $1.50-2 fees. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Saturday, September 12 - Riverfront Pops: Country Legends. The Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill, featuring performances by The Voice's Patrick Thomas, The X Factor's Rachel Potter, and the Ellis Kell Band. LeClaire Park (400 Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport). 6:30 p.m. $5-35. For tickets and information, call (563)322-7276 or visit QCSO.org.
Saturday, September 12 - Built to Spill. All-ages concert with the indie musicians. Codfish Hollow Barn (5013 288th Avenue, Maquoketa). 7 p.m. $25. For tickets and information, visit CodfishHollowBarnstromers.com.
Sunday, September 13 - The Ghost Wolves. Austin-based singers/songwriters Jonny and Carley Wolf in concert. Rozz-Tox (2108 Third Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. $5-10. For information, call (309)200-0978 or visit RozzTox.com.
Wednesday, September 16 - Tal National. Concert with the FatCat recording artists from Niamey, Niger. Rozz-Tox (2108 Third Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. $10-15. For information, call (309)200-0978 or visit RozzTox.com.
Wednesday, September 16 - The Claudettes. Blues and ragtime duo Johnny Iguana and Michael Caskeyin perform in a Hancher Auditorium Visiting Artist presentation. The Mill (120 East Burlington Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. Free. For information, call (319)335-1160 or visit Hancher.UIowa.edu.
THEATRE
Thursday, September 10, through Saturday, September 12 - Jerry Finnegan's Sister. Jack Neary's romantic comedy directed by SAU junior Sam Jones. Galvin Fine Arts Center Studio Theatre (St. Ambrose University, 2101 North Gaines Street, Davenport). Thursday and Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. For tickets and information, call (563)333-6251 or visit SAU.edu/theatre.
Thursday, September 10, through Sunday, September 27 - Barnum. Tony-winning musical about the creator of "The Greatest Show on Earth." Old Creamery Theatre (39 38th Avenue, Amana). Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3 p.m. $18.50-28. For tickets and information, call (319)622-6262 or visit OldCreamery.com.
Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 20 - Harvey. Mary Chase's comedy about a man who sees an invisible rabbit, directed by James Fairchild. Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue, Moline). Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. $13. For tickets and information, call (309)762-0330 or visit Playcrafters.com.
Friday, September 11 - Peter Aguero: Daddy Issues. An intimate performance with the storyteller and host of NPR's The Moth StorySLAM. Englert Theatre (221 East Washington Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. $20. For tickets and information, call (319)688-2653 or visit Englert.org.
MOVIE
Tuesday, September 15 - Indelible India & Tall Nepal. Screenings in the museum's World Adventure Series, presented by filmmaker Marcie Siegel. Putnam Museum (1717 West 12th Street, Davenport). 1 and 7 p.m. $6.50-10. For tickets and information, call (563)324-1933 or visit Putnam.org.
VISUAL ARTS
Sunday, September 6, through Sunday, October 25 - You're a Good Man, Charles Schulz. Exhibit on the legendary creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and other Peanuts characters. German American Heritage Center (712 West Second Street, Davenport). Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free with $3-5 admission. For information, call (563)322-8844 or visit GAHC.org.
Wednesday, September 9, through Saturday, October 24 - Remnants & Relics. Painting exhibition by Brett Eberhardt. Galvin Fine Arts Center's Catich Gallery (St. Ambrose University, 2101 North Gaines Street, Davenport). Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. For information, call (563)333-6444 or visit SAU.edu/catich.
Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13 - Beaux Arts Fall Fair. Annual outdoor celebration of fine art and crafts, featuring vendors, live music, food, children's activities, and more. Figge Art Museum Plaza (225 West Second Street, Davenport). Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. For information, visit BeauxArtsFair.com.
EVENTS
Friday, September 4, through Monday, September 7 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Legends. Acrobatics, animals, and more in the latest touring presentation of "The Greatest Show on Earth." i wireless Center (1201 River Drive, Moline). Friday 7 p.m.,Saturday 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., Sunday 1 and 5 p.m., Monday 1 p.m. $14-65. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit iwirelessCenter.com.
Sunday, September 6 - East Fest. Inaugural event with dozens of local food and craft-beer vendors, live music with Anderson East and Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons headlining, children's rides, a bounce house, a "Best of the Quad Cities" contest, and more. Village of East Davenport. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $15-20 at the gate, ages 12 and under free. For information, visit EastFest.org.
Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7 - Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration. Weekend event featuring demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, children's games, live music, and more. Walnut Grove Pioneer Village (18817 290th Street, Long Grove, Iowa). 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-2. For information, call (563)328-3283 or visit ScottCountyIowa.com.
Sunday, September 6 - Rozz-Talk Two-Year-Anniversary Show. Celebratory event in which comedian Bobby Ray Bunch interviews Rozz-Talk creator and host Andrew King. Rozz-Tox (2108 Third Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. For information, call (309)200-0978 or visit RozzTox.com.
Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12 - The Project of the Quad Cities' We Care Weekend. Outdoor event featuring a Friday fish fry, a white-elephant auction, a cutest-pet contest, raffles, a bags tournament, live music, a drag show, vendors, and more. Downtown Davenport on the corner of Second and Warren streets. For information, call (309)762-5433 or visit Facebook.com/TPQCWeCare.
Friday, September 11 - 7 Sins Sideshow. Performance with the Quad Cities-based circus and specialty artists. Rock Island Brewing Company (1815 Second Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. $10. For information, call (309)793-1999 or visit RIBCO.com.
Saturday, September 12 - Nick Teddy 5K. Annual 5K family fun run, and "Teddy trot" for ages eight and under, with proceeds benefiting medical research for Ewing's sarcoma and local patients affected by the disease. Downtown Port Byron. 9 a.m., with an after-party featuring live music, children's activities, raffles, and a silent auction. $25-35 registration. For information and to register, call (309)798-3081 or visit NickTeddy.org.
Sunday, September 13 - "Really Good Grief!" Area cartoonist and performer Jason Platt delivers a presentation on Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, held in conjunction with the exhibit You're a Good Man, Charles Schulz! German American Heritage Center (712 West Second Street, Davenport). 2 p.m. Free with $3-5 admission. For information, call (563)322-8844 or visit GAHC.org.
