Events in Bettendorf today

Gather for a relaxed garden breakfast hosted by GIFT Gardens. The series rotates to a different garden each month, offering time to share food and drinks, exchange knowledge, and connect with others who are interested in growing food. Everyone is welcome, whether gardening is new or familiar. Those who attend all four gatherings will be entered into a raffle for garden-related prizes.

At the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, the NSRA Women’s World marketplace runs alongside the NSRA Car Show, highlighting women-owned businesses during a major car show weekend in the Quad Cities. Visitors can explore a range of vendors, while sellers have a choice of indoor, air-conditioned booths or outdoor spots near the vehicles. Vendor spaces measure 10 by 10 and cost $100, with tables and chairs available for an additional fee. The marketplace is open to everyone and focuses on community, creativity, and support for women in business.

Hosted at the Mississippi Valley Fair, this quilt show features displays and a judged contest inside an air-conditioned building that coincides with a car show. Entries include both individual and group quilts. Awards to be presented include Best Hot Rod or Classic Car quilt, Best of Show, and Best Original Quilt. Quilt vendors are also being sought.

Spend time in the Hauberg Gardens with light volunteer tasks while picking up practical tips on plants and garden care. Take in the scenery of the Hauberg Estate gardens, then volunteers are welcome to remain afterward for a complimentary drink at the Hauberg Carriage Haus Bar. For details, contact Heather Culver, Coordinator, Hauberg Estate, at Coordinator@haubergestate.org.

Mercado On Fifth hosts an event centered on food, whether you are looking for a full meal or a quick treat.

Modern season for RCQs is back with a compact, three-round Magic: The Gathering tournament. Entry is $15. Prizes scale with attendance, and every participant receives promos and a booster pack, with additional rewards for the top four finishers.

Compete in a One Piece trading card game tournament using the Standard format in a best-of-one structure. Each match lasts 30 minutes with a 5 minute overtime period, and the event runs for no more than four rounds. The entry fee is $12. Prizes, including promotional items and booster packs, are awarded based on attendance.

Take part in Friday night tournaments on the pool tables at Hey B's. Busch Light is $1.50.

Enjoy participatory folk dancing with live music at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church. Each dance is taught, walked through, and prompted, making it welcoming for newcomers as well as experienced dancers. The program includes circle, square, and longways formations, with contras as the primary style. No partner or prior experience is needed, and all ages are welcome. Good'un String Band provides the music. There is no fee to attend, and donations to the band are appreciated. Help spread the word to others.

Visiting from New Orleans, Big Al & The Heavyweights bring a high energy, family friendly performance to the Gypsy Highway stage. The group began in 1996 as the Unknown Blues Band with founders Al Lauri, Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule, and pianist Rick Gergen of Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Big Al now leads a lineup featuring guitarist and vocalist Marcel Anton, bassist Dave Mendez from New Orleans, and Detroit harmonica player and singer Dangerous Dale Robinson. An $8 cover applies.

Crawford Brew Works welcomes Nashville singer songwriter Ryan Bizarri for an evening of acoustic country steeped in storytelling and heart. This free, public performance blends his own material with familiar favorites from the genre. Expect nods to artists such as Garth Brooks, Zac Brown, Toby Keith, and Brad Paisley. Bizarri also shares the stories behind his originals, including his co write for Rodney Atkins, “Eat Sleep Love You Repeat.” The kitchen pairs the music with a lineup of comfort food, from Asada Street Tacos and Valentina’s Brisket Tacos to classic and mushroom smash burgers with truffle aioli. Flatbreads range from brisket with barbecue flavors to a classic Margherita, and the 5pm Pancakes plate features hand breaded chicken with a hot honey glaze. In the taproom, choose from more than 15 beers on draft, including Get Off My Lawn IPA, Road Rash Raspberry Fruit Beer, and Butcher’s Blood Lager. Cocktails such as Bettendorf Mules and grown up root beer floats are available, along with wine, hard ciders, and non alcoholic options like Athletic N A beer and a variety of sodas. Settle in on the dog friendly patio or relax in the main bar for a night of live country music and good company.

Five Cities Brewing in Bettendorf hosts a lively music bingo night that blends classic bingo with name-that-tune rounds and crowd sing-alongs. It is free to play, and participants can win free beer. The format keeps the energy up as songs cue the squares on the cards and players call out bingo amid favorite choruses.

Set out for a longer effort along the scenic downtown Moline riverfront, with routes usually covering five miles or more. This friendly group run is ideal for building a base, logging training miles, or simply sharing steady miles with others. The meet point is Mercado on Fifth. Runners and walkers of every pace are encouraged, and a relaxed option follows a marked course up to three miles.

This breakfast ride starts at Lindsay Park Marina and travels to LaRancherita in Rock Island. The route crosses the I-74 bridge and includes a gentle climb on the Rock Island side. The total distance is about 15 miles.

This free event highlights a broad mix of services centered on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care in the QCA. Explore resources that support the full continuum from expecting to post-birth.

Demi Clara and Aaron Kelly perform a live set of original songs to wrap up the summer season. Their performance showcases original material as they help bring the summer months to a close.

Celebrate local creativity at the Mid-Summer Market at Kavanaugh's Hilltop, featuring makers, artists, crafters, bakers, and small businesses. Browse unique handmade goods, enjoy cold drinks from Kavanaugh's full bar, and grab food from Chevins Kitchen. Live music by WD Duo will play throughout the market. Shoppers who make purchases with vendors can enter a raffle for a chance to win a basket filled with items donated by participating vendors. Admission is free. Every purchase supports local entrepreneurs, and a portion of booth fee proceeds will be donated to New Kingdom Trailriders, helping strengthen the community in the Quad Cities. Spend an afternoon exploring local talent, great flavors, and a community-focused marketplace.

A weekly Gundam TCG event featuring organized play. Entry is $12. The number of rounds is determined by player turnout, and prize support scales accordingly. Every participant receives at least one booster for playing, plus promo packs.

Weekly Riftbound TCG tournaments feature a standard best of three format. Entry is $12, and promos and booster packs are provided to players when available. The number of rounds is determined by the number of participants.

Part 4 of the Impostors Music Festival comes to Schwiebert Riverfront Park with the 2026 lineup newly unveiled. Early bird tickets are available.

Royal Pop returns to Corazon Latino Restaurant & Bar for another evening.

Common Chord hosts a jam and funk set from BURNTMCMELBATOAST, a grassroots push for live music from a band with a fresh sound shaped by jam band roots reaching back to 1990. Founders Matt Friesz, Rodney Shaw, and Kevin Moore emerged from the 90s jam scene, opened for Aquarium Rescue Unit, and earned a reputation for adventurous, original performances. The group now spans two generations with River Shaw on drums and Joe Friesz on keyboards and guitar, uniting family members to renew the focus on live, original music. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.

Windy City Dueling Pianos returns with a high-energy, all-request showdown where two powerhouse players face off on matching grands and the crowd drives the setlist. The performers, based in Chicago and across the Midwest, bring years of experience from well known dueling piano venues, trading melodies and riffs in the classic style while tackling favorites across Top 40, classic rock, hip hop, country, pop, show tunes, and blues. Tickets are 12 dollars in advance and 15 dollars on the day of the show. Attendees must be 18 or older. Seating can be reserved through the event link or by calling 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Browse a wide range of finds at this flea market, including collectibles, jewelry, toys, and more. General admission is $3 per person. Vendor spaces are booked only through Mike Salter, and no information should be shared over Facebook or email.

Enjoy a patio gathering featuring food, drinks, and music. Savor bites and beverages while the soundtrack plays in the open air.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society and The Gypsy Highway present Rick Estrin & The Night Cats, honored as Blues Music Awards Band of the Year in 2018, 2021, and 2025, for a Sunday Funday performance. The concert is planned outdoors if the weather allows, with an indoor option if conditions change. Arriving early helps with seating, and lawn chairs are welcome for the grassy area near the stage. Admission is $15 at the door for Blues Society members and $20 for general admission. Fronted by harmonica player and vocalist Rick Estrin, the band draws on deep blues tradition with a modern spark. Estrin grew up in San Francisco, fell in love with the music after discovering Ray Charles and other greats, and was performing in city clubs by his late teens. Early experiences included jamming with Lowell Fulson and opening for Z.Z. Hill, followed by time in Chicago where he met Muddy Waters, who praised his sound. Back in the Bay Area he co-founded Little Charlie & The Nightcats, then launched Rick Estrin & The Nightcats with guitarist Kid Andersen after 2008. Influenced by Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Walter, Percy Mayfield, and Baby Boy Warren, Estrin pairs inventive songwriting with sly, soulful vocals. Guitarist Kid Andersen, originally from Telemark, Norway, grew up devouring the work of Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Junior Watson, and the three Kings. By 18 he was backing visiting American blues artists in Norway, then moved to California at 21. After releasing four solo albums, he joined Charlie Musselwhite’s band in 2004 and later became a Nightcat. A multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer, he runs the acclaimed Greaseland Studio, recipient of the 2017 Keeping The Blues Alive Award, with credits that include projects for Tommy Castro, Nick Moss, John Németh, Wee Willie Walker, Finis Tasby, and all of the band’s albums. Keyboardist Lorenzo Farrell started piano at age five, discovered jazz in high school, and added upright bass to his toolkit. He studied Philosophy at UC Berkeley and explored religion in Delhi before returning to the Bay Area, where he became known for his work on piano and organ. A Nightcat since 2003, he has also performed or recorded with Wee Willie Walker, Elvin Bishop, Finis Tasby, Jackie Payne, Andy Santana, Terry Hanck, and Little Charlie Baty’s Organ Grinder Swing. Drummer Derrick “D’Mar” Martin brings a global touring résumé that includes 17 years with Little Richard. His work spans performances, production, songwriting, education, and a music lecture series called Drums & More. He has collaborated with Dorothy Moore, Bobby Rush, Vasti Jackson, Ali Ollie Woodson, Big Jack Johnson, Carla Thomas, Billy Preston, Roy Gaines, Mitch Woods, Jackie Payne, Syl Johnson, Bob Margolin, and Tutu Jones, adding a dynamic pulse to The Nightcats.

First Lutheran Rock Island presents A Night with the Stars, benefiting Christian Care. This program highlights Old Hollywood favorites such as George Burns and Gracie Allen, Jack Benny, Fred Astaire, and Mickey Rooney. The program takes place at Skellington Manor Event Center. Tickets are $55 per person and include dinner. Seating is limited.

JaCi & The Juice perform live at Runner’s Park as the last Sunday installment of East Moline’s Main Street concert series. The show marks the series finale.

Power up the start of the week with an early run alongside the Fleet Feet Run Club. Routes range from 3 to 7.5 miles and welcome every pace, from walkers to seasoned runners. After the miles, connect with others over coffee at Dunn Brothers Coffee in the Birchwood Fields location. It is a motivating way to refresh your mindset and build momentum for the days ahead.

Get moving this summer in the Historic Block Courtyard with a rotating mix of Somatic Yoga and Dance FIIT led by local instructors. Somatic Yoga sessions are guided by Sanctuary Studios, and Dance FIIT classes are taught by Work the Floor Fitness. Each class is $5, and participants can register for individual dates. All experience levels are welcome, and anyone attending yoga should bring their own mat.

Put your knowledge of 1996 films to the test at The Last Picture House in Davenport, IA. This general movie trivia night is part of the Movie Trivia Series and Think and Drink Mondays, spotlighting one year at a time. A random draw during the event will determine the year for the next installment. There is no cost to play, winners can earn house cash, and the event welcomes all ages. Plan to arrive early to secure a table.

Tim McNary appears in person alongside special guests. Raised in a strict religious household where he listened to secular music in secret, he crafts songs that trace a journey from isolation to connection. Based in Nashville, he draws on backpacking through the mountains, beaches, and deserts of South America and on touring throughout the United States, bringing layered songwriting and expressive vocals that bridge emotional and geographic distances.

Weekly Commander Night invites Magic: The Gathering fans to meet new players and enjoy relaxed games in a welcoming setting. Participation is free, and there are plenty of tables so play stays comfortable rather than crowded. Arrive solo or bring a group, and know that all experience levels are welcome. When available, special promos and WPN Premium exclusive items are offered, giving attendees a chance at extra goodies. Expect an evening focused on community, laughter, and plenty of Commander action.

Appearing in person, Hippie Death Cult performs with very special guests. The Portland, Oregon outfit channels psychedelic textures and thunderous, riff-forward rock, and has refined its lineup from a four-piece to a focused power trio with guitarist Eddie Brnabic, vocalist and bassist Laura Phillips, and drummer Harry Silvers. Their discography includes the 2019 release 111 on Cursed Tongue Records, followed by Circle of Days and the Doom Sessions Vol. 5 split on Heavy Psych Sounds Records in 2021. Both full-length albums earned international praise and debuted at number one on the Doom Charts. Onstage, the band is known for charged, heartfelt sets shaped by shows across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

This drop-in clay night is open to beginners and experienced makers. The $15 fee covers materials, and participants can create new pieces or glaze work from a previous session. The focus is hand-building, and attendees may also take turns on the pottery wheel. Sessions are typically held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, with occasional additional dates. Participants are welcome to bring their own tools. Use the alley entrance and park in the lot of the closed QC Liquor Store, then look for the mural facing 24th Street.

A Fleet Feet Run Club tempo session offers steady, controlled efforts at a comfortably challenging pace to build speed, stamina, and confidence. The workouts are designed to be challenging yet approachable for a wide range of abilities. All paces are welcome, and a social run or walk is also available on a marked course of up to 3 miles. Meet at Bettendorf High School in the south parking lot.

Think & Drink Entertainment hosts a live, interactive team trivia night at The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf. There is no cost to participate and all ages are welcome, with squads of up to eight competing for house cash and awards for the top three teams. The game unfolds over four rounds that grow in difficulty and point values, covering topics such as current events, history, geography, science, sports, and more. After each question a song plays, and teams have the length of that track to submit an answer, with phones, web devices, and smartwatches off limits. Arriving early is recommended to secure a table.

The Gypsy Highway hosts a weekly open mic jam for bands and individual musicians. A full setup is provided, including PA and lights, a house drum kit, guitar and bass amps, and a keyboard. Participants bring their own instruments, plug in, and perform. It is also a chance to meet fellow players, collaborate, and build new musical connections.

Experience a 45-minute practice that blends classic yoga postures with functional breathwork along with core and pelvic floor rehabilitation. The pace stays intentionally slow to explore how breath supports strength and stability, emphasizing that the core is more than abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor benefits from focused attention. Learn to activate and coordinate deep support systems that help the whole body, both on the mat and in everyday movement. Expect poses held a bit longer, thoughtful transitions, and an anatomy-informed, playful approach to yoga. Suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, this session centers on connecting with breath, building core resilience, and engaging the pelvic floor in ways that are clear and practical. There is space to breathe, move, and even enjoy a light laugh.

Expect discounts on blind bags along with plenty of giveaways and a lively, fun atmosphere. This is a simple celebration of savings and good times.

Fans of the Star Wars Unlimited trading card game gather for casual free play focused on building decks, playtesting, and sharing strategies in a relaxed setting. Participation is free, and everyone who takes part receives special promo packs. New players are welcome, with learn-to-play decks available so anyone can get started regardless of experience. The friendly environment encourages conversation, tips, and plenty of enjoyable gameplay.

Hippies & Cowboys appear live with very special guests, bringing a Nashville-rooted blend of rock and soul that channels the fire of classic Southern sounds with a modern twist. Their music rides a deep groove that draws from soul, blues, and rock and roll, with clear nods to influences like Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers, and Tedeschi Trucks. The band shaped its voice in storied rooms including FAME Studios, Muscle Shoals Sound, and East Avalon, tapping into a lineage of American music that fuels their approach on stage and in the studio. Their first live release captured the unfiltered spark of their shows and earned praise, while the follow-up EP pushed harder with songs that spotlight Southern roots, tight ensemble work, and fearless writing. A live double album and full concert film are planned.

A Wednesday night dinner and free concert series features local QC musician Levi Craft performing a blend of sing along favorites. There is no cover to attend.

Think & Drink Trivia brings a live team challenge to Edison’s Gastropub in Bettendorf, Iowa. Entry is free, and participants of all ages can compete in teams of up to eight. The match features four rounds that grow in difficulty and point value, with questions covering current events, history, geography, science, sports, and more. After each question, a song plays and teams have that song’s duration to submit an answer. Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place, and there is a chance to win house cash. Phones, web-connected devices, and smartwatches are not permitted during play. Seating is first come, first served, so arriving early is recommended to secure a table.

Open Minds Open Mic at Ecdysiast Arts Museum welcomes every kind of performer. The stage is open to music, dance, vocals, comedy, and acting, and all creative expressions are encouraged. Sign-ups take place on site upon arrival.

Music Bingo at The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf brings bingo, name that tune challenges, and sing along moments together with Think & Drink Entertainment. Instead of numbers such as B15, the spaces match parts of songs. When you recognize the title, place a chip, and five in a row makes a winner. Phones, devices, and apps are not allowed. It is free to play, prizes include free drinks, and all ages can take part.

Broken Blackhawk Comedy Open Mic brings stand-up to The Blackhawk Room, welcoming emerging talent and seasoned performers as they try out new jokes in front of a real crowd. Inside the Laughenhaus space, you can expect quick punchlines, offbeat stories, classic structures, and bold experiments, with the occasional stumble that adds to the fun. The atmosphere stays relaxed and encouraging, giving comics room to be daring and in development. Monthly Theme Nights add a twist, asking performers to follow specific constraints, prompts, or concepts that inspire riskier sets and surprising moments for the audience. Admission is free for both performers and attendees. Drinks are available next door at Broken Saddle. Hosted by James Draper and Chris Starman. Enter through the old Bierstube or Broken Saddle courtyard.