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Friday Live at 5 is back!  Colbalt Blue will kick off the first Friday party of the summer in the RME/Skybridge courtyard.  Woodfire Grill's patio will be open as well, so swing by for a drink and some tunes and plan to return each week.  Also playing at RME this week are Ink, River Water Tribe, The Blushing Gun & The Post Mortems, and River Prairie Minstrels.

 

RME will host The Devil Makes Three on the Redstone Room Stage  Sunday night, too!  With elements of ragtime, blues, country, folk, and rockabilly, this is a show you don't want to miss.  The live lunch series this week will feature   Lars Rehnberg and Marc and Brandi Janssen. Also stop by to check out the RME Guitar Circle, John Beacher, Acoustic Music Club, and the Blues Cafe.

 

QC Pridefest This weekend also marks the annual QC Pridefest.  The street fair features shopping, a carnival, interactive arts, and a smorgasbord of summer fun.   While you're downtown, stop by the Beetle to Benz Exhibit at the German American Heritage Center and check out a new exhibit or class at the Figge Art Museum.

 

The defending Midwest League Champion River Bandits are in the middle of a six game home stand heading into the weekend!  From Thirst-day Thursday to fireworks, there's plenty of family fun ahead at Modern Woodmen Park.

 

As we get into the summer months, don't forget that River's Edge features public ice time almost every day of the week.  If you ever need to beat the summer heat, come on down to participate in Public Skates, Drop-In Hockey, Skating Lessons, and more.

 

Rhythm City Casino has live music this weekend featuring North of 40 and River City 6.  North of 40 is an energetic country group that plays top 40 and country classics, while River City 6 swings everything from traditional Jazz and Big Band, to Dixieland and New Orleans style.

 

Night Storm Dance Party rolls into the RiverCenter's Great Hall on Tuesday, and don't forget that our summer festivals will be here soon!  Groups interested in volunteering at Street Fest presented by Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center can sign-up on the new downtown website.

 

Wilco Have you picked up tickets yet to see Wilco at the Adler Theatre in July?  Don't wait until the last minute!  Buy tickets now and ensure you get good seats to see one of the best bands in the world play right in your own backyard!

 

See you downtown!

 

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This Week's Events: May 31 - June 6


Thursday, May 31

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m.

Price: $20 entry fee

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Brady Street Pub Lunch Specials & Happy Hour

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: Lunch specials every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Time: Happy Hour specials every weekday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Time: Sunday, drink specials all day

Prices: See website

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

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Ink

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Mo

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Million Points Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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River Bandits v. Beloit - Thirst-Day Thursday!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 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

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 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

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Friday, June 1

$25,000 Power Hour Hot Seat Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 5:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

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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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Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday!

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Friday Live at 5 Featuring Colbalt Blue Sponsored by Woodfire Grill

Where: River Music Experience Courtyard

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Lars Rehnberg

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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North of 40

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Red Eye Breakfast

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Price: $4.99

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River Bandits v. Beloit - Fireworks!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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River Water Tribe

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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The Last Glimpse with The Blushing Gun & The Post Mortems

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: $17 Advance; $20 Day of Show

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Saturday, June 2

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

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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

Exhibition: David Plowden's Iowa

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Locating Place: Perceptions of Space in 20th Century Photography

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber

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

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

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Gift Cards Galore

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: All Day

Price: FREE

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

QC Pride Fest

Where: Warren & Second Street

Time: Noon - Midnight

Price: $5

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Red Eye Breakfast

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Price: $4.99

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River Bandits v. Burlington - Christmas in June

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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River City 6

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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River Prairie Minstrels

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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RME Guitar Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Sunday, June 3

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Exhibit Closes: Beetle to Benz
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: All Day
Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

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QC Pride Fest

Where: Warren & Second Street

Time: Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Price: $5

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River Bandits v. Burlington - U.S. Bank Family Sunday - Team Photo Giveaway

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Spring Concert - Zither Ensemble

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5 or less

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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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The Devil Makes Three

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $12.50 advance; $15 day of show

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Tour: Sundays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Monday, June 4

2 Times Points Plus

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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Happy Hour

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: $1 Drink Specials

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John Beacher

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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River Bandits v. Burlington - Buck Night
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Tuesday, June 5

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 4:30 p.m.

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