365ink Events
March 2025
Saturday, March 22
Spring Garden Seminar
Saturday, March 22 @ 7:15 AM–Noon
NICC Town Clock Business Center
This educational event features nine session topics attendees can choose from including planting for season long garden color, pruning trees and shrubs, greenhouses, common tree and shrub health issues, garden irrigation, medicinal herbs, nectar sources for bumblebees, rain barrels and rain gardens, and houseplant pests. Three session times are available followed by evaluations and door prizes at 11:30 a.m. Master Gardeners use research-based horticulture and gardening knowledge practices to educate people and coordinate projects promoting healthy communities. Light morning refreshments provided. $20 until March 20, $25 on site. 680 Main St. 563-583-6496. bit.ly/dbqspring.
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April: March 22 @ 9 AM–Noon
Kennedy Mall in Former Rue21
Winter Farmers Market will be located in the former Rue21 storefront on the north concourse of Kennedy Mall, next to Bath & Body Works. More than 20 regional food vendors will offer seasonal fresh produce, eggs, humanely raised beef, poultry and pork, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, artisan baked goods, jams and jellies, spice blends, seasonings, whole dried herbs and flavored cooking oils, salsas and hot sauces, body care products, and more. In an effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle, Winter Market organizers encourage you to bring your own reusable shopping bags or purchase a reusable market tote at the market’s information table. They also offer a recycling station that will accept clean cardboard egg cartons and glass canning/mason jars. Free. 555 JFK Rd. wintermarketdbq.com.
Dubuque Miners Football Tryouts
Saturday, March 22 @ 11 AM
University of Dubuque Veterans Memorial Training Center
Dubuque Miners Football is excited to announce their next tryouts to finalize their roster for the 2025 inaugural season. This is an excellent opportunity for those who may have just graduated and finished playing football on the high school and collegiate levels or beyond. Suit up again and have some competitive fun! If you’re looking to join a developmental football team, grow your skill set, surround yourself with like minded teammates and an incredible coaching staff, get more film on yourself, represent the City of Dubuque, and work on bringing home a championship, then come and join The Miners! Ages 18+. 2000 University Ave. dbqminers.com.
Lessons of the Holocaust
Saturday, March 22 @ 2–3:30 PM
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Educator Brad Wilkening will use historical accounts and survivors’ stories to show why the genocide of World War II is more relevant than ever and how this terrible period in human history should be used to build a more compassionate and kind world today. Brad Wilkening is an Iowa native and Augsburg College graduate with a background in teaching and coaching across the state. He developed a high school Holocaust course after attending a program at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and later deepened his expertise at Columbia University in New York, and with the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous in New Jersey. Since joining the Iowa Commission on Holocaust Education in 2014, he has shared his Holocaust presentation with schools and libraries statewide. Free. 360 W 11th St. 563-589-4225. carnegiestout.org.
Nano Nagle, Path Through the Dark
March 22 and 23 @ 2 PM
Clarke University Jansen Music Hall
Path Through the Dark a one-person captivating theatrical performance that brings to life the inspiring story of Nano Nagle, Sisters of the Presentation foundress. In 1874, Nano’s legacy was carried into the future when Presentation Sisters journeyed to Dubuque. With unfaltering faith and fortitude, they departed their homeland of Mooncoin, Ireland, carrying Nano’s “lantern” across the Atlantic, fueled by the fiery passion for love and service ignited within them by Nano. Path Through the Dark delves into Nano’s remarkable journey, illuminating her courage in the face of adversity, and her triumphs in creating a brighter future for those in need. Through captivating performances and stirring narratives, the production brings to life Nano’s legacy of hope and empowerment, inspiring audiences to embrace her teachings and carry forward her vision of a more just and compassionate world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness history unfold. Join in celebrating the Sisters of the Presentation’s 150th anniversary by honoring Nano’s enduring legacy. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-2008. dbqpbvms.org.
Dubuque Fighting Saints VS Madison Capitols
Saturday, March 22 @ 7:05 PM
ImOn Arena
The Dubuque Fighting Saints have three more home games left in the regular season before the Clark Cup Playoffs. The junior hockey team has won the Clark Cup five times and is the four-time defending Cowbell Cup Champions. Cheer them on at the ImOn Arena as they celebrate their 15th anniversary season as a Tier-1 franchise. $13+. 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents “American Son”
March 22, 28–29 @ 7:30 PM
March 23 @ 2 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions presents a drama by Christopher Demos-Brown. An estranged married black-white biracial couple confront their feelings about race and bias. Desperate to locate their son, they come to the police station. Demanding answers, they content with an inexperienced white police officer and a more experienced black career police officer. Tension builds to the end, when what occurred finally comes to light. Join Fly-By-Night Productions for a talk back, facilitated by Ernest Jackson, with cast and directors following the 3/22 and 3/28 performances. Note: Mature subject matter. Ages 17+ recommended. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
UD Fine & Performing Arts Department: Assassins
March 22 @ 7:30 PM
March 23 @ 2 PM
Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Stephen Sondheim’s signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation’s culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America’s four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Immediately after the performance, some UD faculty and special guests will join a few members of the cast and crew to engage in a 30-minute post-show discussion with the audience. Those joining the cast and crew onstage will be Shea Chapin, JD, head of the Department of Criminal Justice and assistant professor of criminal justice at UD; Brian Hallstoos, PhD, head of the Department of Philosophy, Politics, and History and associate professor of history at UD; and Lorie Murphy, MA, MBTI certified personal life coach and counselor at Body & Soul Wellness Center & Spa. This show contains mature language, themes, and simulated gun violence. Due to the subject matter, this musical is not recommended for children. Presented by UD Fine & Performing Arts Department. $7–$11. 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
PetRock
Friday, March 22 @ 8 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
The ’70s were the best of times. Music was made by musicians, singers could sing, and rock was best heard live. Experience the ultimate age of album rock once more with PetRock’s live tribute show that you have to hear to believe. No loops, drum machines, or canned vocals here. Only pure rock goodness that can’t be faked, played by musicians who can’t be beaten. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4800. DiamondJoDubuque.com.
Sunday, March 23
Show Me Reptile Show & Exotic Pet Expo
Sunday, March 23 @ 10 AM–3:30 PM (VIP @ 9 AM)
Grand River Center
The show provides everything you need to properly care for your reptiles. From high-quality reptile equipment like lighting, heating, feeders, substrate, cleaners, and enclosures to friendly vendors who assist in reptile husbandry and adoptions. The show provides entertainment such as educational stations, face painting, food and other activities. Vendors include Paladin Exotics, the Midwest’s most trusted breeders of tarantulas, scorpions, and exotic invertebrates since 2017; ECW Reptiles, specializing in corn snakes and more since 1994; and Hypnotic Exotics with quality encloses, substrates, lighting, and more. GA: $10; VIP: $15; Ages 7–12: $5. 500 Bell St. ShowMeReptileShow.com.
Maple Syrup Hike
Sunday, March 23 @ Noon–1:30 PM
Swiss Valley Nature Preserve (Peosta, IA)
Hike among the maples and learn about the history of tree tapping, the process of creating syrup from sap, and see all the equipment that is used in the maple syruping process. Enjoy a special treat of maple syrup and maple sugar as well. The hike will be on uneven terrain and be a 1.5 mile loop along the Mature Forest Trail at the Swiss Valley Nature Preserve. RSVP appreciated. 13606 Swiss Valley Rd. 563-556-6745. dubuquecountyiowa.gov/conservation.
Nano Nagle, Path Through the Dark
Sunday, March 23 @ 2 PM
Clarke University Jansen Music Hall
Path Through the Dark a one-person captivating theatrical performance that brings to life the inspiring story of Nano Nagle, Sisters of the Presentation foundress. In 1874, Nano’s legacy was carried into the future when Presentation Sisters journeyed to Dubuque. With unfaltering faith and fortitude, they departed their homeland of Mooncoin, Ireland, carrying Nano’s “lantern” across the Atlantic, fueled by the fiery passion for love and service ignited within them by Nano. Path Through the Dark delves into Nano’s remarkable journey, illuminating her courage in the face of adversity, and her triumphs in creating a brighter future for those in need. Through captivating performances and stirring narratives, the production brings to life Nano’s legacy of hope and empowerment, inspiring audiences to embrace her teachings and carry forward her vision of a more just and compassionate world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness history unfold. Join in celebrating the Sisters of the Presentation’s 150th anniversary by honoring Nano’s enduring legacy. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 1550 Clarke Dr. 563-588-2008. dbqpbvms.org.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents “American Son”
March 23 @ 2 PM
March 28–29 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions presents a drama by Christopher Demos-Brown. An estranged married black-white biracial couple confront their feelings about race and bias. Desperate to locate their son, they come to the police station. Demanding answers, they content with an inexperienced white police officer and a more experienced black career police officer. Tension builds to the end, when what occurred finally comes to light. Join Fly-By-Night Productions for a talk back, facilitated by Ernest Jackson, with cast and directors following the 3/22 and 3/28 performances. Note: Mature subject matter. Ages 17+ recommended. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
UD Fine & Performing Arts Department: Assassins
March 23 @ 2 PM
Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Stephen Sondheim’s signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation’s culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America’s four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Immediately after the performance, some UD faculty and special guests will join a few members of the cast and crew to engage in a 30-minute post-show discussion with the audience. Those joining the cast and crew onstage will be Shea Chapin, JD, head of the Department of Criminal Justice and assistant professor of criminal justice at UD; Brian Hallstoos, PhD, head of the Department of Philosophy, Politics, and History and associate professor of history at UD; and Lorie Murphy, MA, MBTI certified personal life coach and counselor at Body & Soul Wellness Center & Spa. This show contains mature language, themes, and simulated gun violence. Due to the subject matter, this musical is not recommended for children. Presented by UD Fine & Performing Arts Department. $7–$11. 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
Organic Tea-Tasting Afternoon
Sunday, March 23 @ 2–4 PM
Shalom Spirituality Center
Learn to appreciate tea on a new level. Come to experience different tea leaf varietals and how they are combined in flavorful blends. Explore the three-part process of tea tasting, all while enjoying mini scones and other treats. Presented by Magdalene Grace Deane, Tea Master and Master Herbalist at ByzanTEAum. Magdalene is also the Director and Master Instructor at Katholikon Liturgical Art Studio and Gallery, in the upper level of the same building in Cable Car Square. RSVP by 3/14. $20. 1001 Davis St. 563-582-3592. shalomretreats.org.
The War Eagle & The Galena: Sisters in Steam by Robert Taunt
Sunday, March 23 @ 2–3 PM
Galena & U.S. Grant Museum (Galena, IL)
Join Galena & U.S. Grant History Museum to learn about the fascinating history of the sister steamboats War Eagle and the Galena, as they made their way up and down the Mississippi River and the Galena River. This is the second program in 2025 winter series, and will be presented by Robert Taunt of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Robert is a local historian, writer and photographer who has studied and helped preserve the history of the Upper Mississippi River for more than 25 years. Free. 1230 Franklin St, Galena, IL. 815-777-9129. galenahistory.org.
Monday, March 24
Kids Take the Stage Youth Theater Classes
March 24–May 1
Bell Tower Theater
The award-winning Kids Take the Stage youth theater classes continue this spring at Bell Tower Theater. Kids from kindergarten to sixth grade can immerse themselves in the wonderful world of theater in these weekly classes. Artistic Associate Michelle Blanchard and guest teacher Sue Flogel will offer four different classes: Let’s Pretend, Pete the Cat Adventures, Creative Theatrics, and Acting. Under their guidance, kids at all skill levels will learn and have fun. These classes teach theater skills, but equally as important, they help kids develop real life skills like confidence, reading, team work, self-esteem, and communication. Financial assistance scholarships are available for qualified families. RSVP by 3/12. 2728 Asbury Rd. 563-588-3377. belltowertheater.net.
Tuesday, March 25
Carol Kroh Schmitt Author Event
Tuesday, March 25 @ 6–7:30 PM
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Carnegie-Stout Public Library welcomes local author Carol Kroh Schmitt on Tuesday, March 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Schmitt will read from her new novel, “Dancing Down a Rocky Path,” take questions from the audience, and sign books. This event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will also be available for purchase. A family saga following four generations of women, Dancing Down a Rocky Path unfolds in a small town during the 1940s polio epidemic. A young, blissfully unaware girl falls in love with a rebellious classmate, setting her on a rocky path of deceit, betrayal, and revenge. Readers have described the novel as an “uplifting and heartwarming story” with “vivid details, excellent dialogue, interesting characters, and exciting twists and turns.” Originally from Buffalo, NY, author Carol Kroh Schmitt has called Dubuque her home for decades. She is a mother, grandmother, volunteer mentor and a retired Dubuque Community School District teacher, though she continues to substitute teach when she can. Carol lives in Dubuque with her husband Ken and their dog, Riggs. 360 W 11th St. 563-589-4225. CarnegieStout.org.
DACU: Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition
Tuesday, March 25 @ 7 PM
Church of the Resurrection
At the March Dubuque Area Congregations United (DACU) meeting, the Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition discusses upcoming Earth Day events, Seasons of Creation, area environmental stewardship projects and issues, and the Iowa Faith & Climate Network. Facilitated by Mary Jo McDermott and Sharon Speckhard. 4300 Asbury Rd. 563-590-9147.
LANCO: We’re Gonna Make It Tour
Tuesday, March 25 @ 8 PM
Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
Formed nearly a decade ago, LANCO has cemented itself as one of country music’s most dynamic acts. Their debut album, Hallelujah Nights, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and featured the two-time Platinum hit “Greatest Love Story” and the Platinum-certified “Born to Love You.” Their discography also includes EPs Lessons Learned, Honky Tonk Hippies, and Run, Run Baby. With their upcoming sophomore album, We’re Gonna Make It, LANCO continues to evolve with a fresh and authentic sound. LANCO has been nominated for multiple awards, including Country Music Association, American Music Awards, iHeart Radio Music Awards, and Academy of Country Music Awards, where they won New Duo or Group of the Year in 2019. In addition to headlining their own dates, LANCO has shared the stage with Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, and Kane Brown. $35–$45. 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
Wednesday, March 26
AccessDubuqueJobs.com Spring Career Fair
Wednesday, March 26 @ 1–4 PM
Grand River Center Exhibit Hall B
Greater Dubuque Development hosts the AccessDubuqueJobs.com Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Grand River Center in the Port of Dubuque. Open to any and all job seekers! The career fair will convene over 70 of the area’s top employers, representing full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities across the Greater Dubuque region, at one convenient location. Connect one-on-one with company recruiters hiring for entry-level to professional roles in manufacturing, administration, financial and insurance services, warehouse logistics, IT and more. Employment resource booths hosted by IowaWorks, Opportunity Dubuque, and AccessDubuqueJobs.com with also be on hand to assist job seekers and connect them with upskilling opportunities. This event is produced in conjunction with our regional Community of Colleges. Career services staff from area institutions of higher education will provide real-time advisement and support. Students will have the opportunity to have a complimentary, professional head shot taken at the event. 500 Bell St. AccessDubuqueJobs.com.
Wags At The Flags
Wednesday, March 26 @ 4–8 PM
Five Flags Arena
Returning to the Five Flags, Wags at the Flags is an indoor dog park featuring separate areas for small and large dogs, along with the Barka Lounge for owners to enjoy food, drinks, and adult refreshments. Each week will have themed events and local vendors. Proceeds benefit the Dubuque Regional Humane Society and Whispurring Hope. $5/dog. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
PechaKucha Night Vol 23
Wednesday, March 26 @ 6:45 PM
Convivium Urban Farmstead
Nine presenters unlock their stories. PechaKucha is a unique event where presenters share their ideas and stories using 20 images. They have 20 seconds on each image to share. It is a fast paced event that is sure to inspire. Free, donations welcome. 2818 Jackson St. facebook.com/dbqpkn.
Thursday, March 27
BestFest
Thursday, March 27 @ 5–7:30 PM
Dubuque County Fairgrounds
A benefit to support Hospice of Dubuque is just as it sounds: a celebration of the best Dubuque has to offer, as voted on by you, the people of Dubuque. Winners will gather and give away samples of their best products. Voting happens by ballot in the Dubuque Advertiser as the event nears. It always sells out in advance, so get your tickets early. Voting ends 1/24. Tickets on sale 2/18. 14569 Old Highway Rd. 563-582-1220. HospiceOfDubuque.org.
Tri-State Martini Shake Off
Thursday, March 27 @ 5:30–9 PM
Steeple Square
Raising a glass to a fun event for a great cause, the HAVlife Foundation’s annual Tri-State Martini Shake Off will be served up from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at Steeple Square. During the event, attendees are invited to sip on dozens of martinis and nosh on delicious hors d’oeuvres, prepared by local bars and restaurants, join in the fun on a silent auction and enjoy music from The Danny Parker Project 2.0. At the end of the night, awards will be presented in several categories including “Best Martini,” “Best Shaker Space,” and “People’s Choice.” Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 event is McCoy Jewelers. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at tristates.havlife.org, with all proceeds going to the HAVlife Foundation, which works to prevent lost potential in today’s youth by providing grants for participation in music, arts and athletics. The HAVlife Foundation was established in 2007 to honor Hunter Aaron Vondran, who passed away at the young age of 13 due to injuries sustained in a tragic accident. HAVlife Foundation strives to prevent lost potential in youth ages 10 to 15 through support of participation in athletics, music and the arts. HAVlife works to fund all the activities that fall through the cracks as school funds are cut and family budgets run short. Things like music lessons and art camps, athletic opportunities and participation fees—costs that can keep a kid from stretching and sometimes soaring. $50. 101 E 15th St. tristates.havlife.org.
Dubuque County Reads Mental Health & Trauma Panel: What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
Thursday, March 27 @ 6:30 PM
University of Dubuque Heritage Center Babka Theatre
The free panel with local experts discusses mental health and trauma. Moderated by Elyse Acompanado, Sexaul Assault Therapist at Riverview Center. Panelists include Katie Kopp, Clinical Psychologist with Dept. of Veterans Affairs; Mae Hingtgen, CEO Mental Health & Disability Services of the East Central Region; Brian McLauchlin, Instructor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Divine Word College; Tricia Borelli, Director of Counseling Services at Loras College; and Nathan Hough, Associate Professor of Psychology at University of Dubuque. Now in its third year, the Dubuque County Reads program returns this spring with a new book selection, community discussions, and special events. The 2025 selected title is What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by New York Times best selling author Stephanie Foo. “Every cell in my body is filled with the code of generations of trauma, of death, of birth, of migration, of history that I cannot understand…I want to have words for what my bones know.” By age 30, Stephanie Foo was successful on paper: She had her dream job as an award-winning radio producer at This American Life and a loving boyfriend. But behind her office door, she was having panic attacks and sobbing at her desk every morning. After years of questioning what was wrong with herself, she was diagnosed with complex PTSD – a condition that occurs when trauma happens continuously, over the course of years. Both of Foo’s parents abandoned her when she was a teenager, after years of physical and verbal abuse and neglect. She thought she’d moved on, but her new diagnosis illuminated the way her past continued to threaten her health, relationships, and career. She found limited resources to help her, so Foo set out to heal herself, and to map her experiences onto the scarce literature about C-PTSD. In this deeply personal and thoroughly researched account, Foo interviews scientists and psychologists and tries a variety of innovative therapies. She returns to her hometown in California to investigate the effects of immigrant trauma on the community, and she uncovers family secrets in the country of her birth, Malaysia, to learn how trauma can be inherited through generations. Ultimately, she discovers that you don’t move on from trauma—but you can learn to move with it. Powerful, enlightening and hopeful, What My Bones Know is a brave narrative that reckons with the hold of the past over the present, the mind over the body—and examines one woman’s ability to reclaim agency from her trauma. Dubuque County Reads is a county-wide initiative that encourages community members to read a common book and come together for productive conversation. This annual initiative is organized by nine Dubuque County libraries. Book discussions will take place throughout Dubuque County from April 1 to 14. Prior to the book discussions, the University of Dubuque will host a kick-off event with a panel of local mental health experts on Thursday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Center Black Box Theater. The highlight of this year’s lineup is a meet and greet with the author, Stephanie Foo, on Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the third-floor commons at Loras College. Free. 2255 Bennett St. bit.ly/DubCoReads25.
Eco-Grief: Finding Hope Across Generations
Thursday, March 27 @ 6:30–8 PM
Online
Featuring an expert in the field, this webinar explores the emotional and spiritual impacts of the climate crisis and offer pathways to hope and resilience. Victoria Loorz, eco-theologian and author of Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred; Gabriela Martinez, a rising voice in the intersection of faith and environmental justice; and Kayla Jacobs, a passionate leader in the Catholic climate movement share their experiences, challenges, and the ways they sustain hope while advocating for change. Together, we’ll reflect on how to transform despair into meaningful action and hope for the future. $15 Suggested donation. bit.ly/3DZtGtR.
Dirty Dancing in Concert
Thursday, March 27 @ 7 PM
Five Flags Arena
Immerse yourself in the timeless romance of Dirty Dancing with the film’s first-ever live film-to-concert experience. Watch the digitally remastered movie on a full-size cinema screen while a live band and singers bring the unforgettable soundtrack to life. Following the film, keep the energy going with an encore party, singing and dancing along to your favorite Dirty Dancing hits. Experience one of the most beloved movies of the past 35 years in a thrilling, unique way—now live! $38–$68. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Friday, March 28
Fabulous Fridays Artists Series: The Americana Band
Fridays through March 28: March 28 @ Noon–12:30 PM
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and Online
This week features The Americana Band with leader David Overby. The popular season began in 1992 with musicians from St. Luke’s. Over the years, these informal downtown performances have grown to include hundreds of locally and nationally recognized artists. Enjoy time together after the performances in the church’s South Hall where coffee and desserts are available. Raising funds for People In Need(PIN) and the church’s Jesus Fund. Free. 1199 Main St. 563-582-4543. stlukesdbq.org/fabulousfridays.
Musical Menus: Dining with Divas
Friday, March 28 @ 6 PM
Hotel Julien Dubuque Grande Ballroom
One of Clarke University’s most popular events, Musical Menus is taking glamour to the next level with a one-night-only performance at Dubuque’s elegant Hotel Julien Dubuque. The cabaret-style program includes a three-course meal. Under the artistic direction of Rebecca Lansing, Adjunct Instructor of Voice, the evening celebrates iconic divas through dynamic roles and music. Performances will include selections made famous by Beyonce, Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury, and Tina Turner, as well as opera and Broadway show-stoppers from Spamalot, Aida, Candide, and Chicago. The event will feature student soloists, the Collegiate and Melos Singers, and appearances from faculty. Additionally, several alumni are scheduled to take part, including Megan Gloss ’03, Brenna Burgart ’17, Parker Ostrander ’23, Callie (Mescher) FitzGerald ’07, and the DZ Combo, a jazz quartet including Ben Drury ’10, Danny Zanger ’22, Dan McNamara’12, and Jeremy Jones. “The Hotel Julien will provide a new and glamorous venue for this year’s event,” Rebecca said. “Every seat will be in full view of the stage, so audience members can enjoy both the hotel’s delicious menu and our performer’s interpretations of favorite Diva hits.” $60–$100. 200 Main St. clarke.edu/artsatclarke.
Where You Are
March 28–29, and April 3–5 and 10–11 @ 7:30 PM
March 30, and April 6 and 12–13 @ 2 PM
Bell Tower Theater
The Iowa premiere of this new comedy! Sisters Glenda and Suzanne have lived together since Suzanne arrived single, penniless, and pregnant 33 years earlier, moving in with Glenda and her late husband. When Suzanne’s daughter, Beth, arrives for a visit, things get complicated. Amid a busy week that includes a wild wedding, medicinal experimentation, and a budding romance, the sisters are eventually forced to confront truths that will change their lives forever. This a hilarious and heart-warming exploration of family, forgiveness and falling in love. By Kristen De Silva. Thursday night performances are Girl’s Night Out, and everyone will get a free glass of wine before the show. $26, $13 early bird. 2728 Asbury Rd. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents “American Son”
March 28–29 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions presents a drama by Christopher Demos-Brown. An estranged married black-white biracial couple confront their feelings about race and bias. Desperate to locate their son, they come to the police station. Demanding answers, they content with an inexperienced white police officer and a more experienced black career police officer. Tension builds to the end, when what occurred finally comes to light. Join Fly-By-Night Productions for a talk back, facilitated by Ernest Jackson, with cast and directors following the 3/22 and 3/28 performances. Note: Mature subject matter. Ages 17+ recommended. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
Noises Off
March 28–29 and April 4–5 @ 7:30 PM
March 30 and April 6 @ 2 PM
The Grand Opera House
This side-splitting play features a theater company desperately trying to get their act together. Watch as they blunder from a bad dress rehearsal to a wonderfully disastrous performance full of flubbed lines, missed cues, slammed doors, technical difficulties, fallen trousers, and, of course, the ever-important sardines. An uproarious love letter to the theater, Noises Off is a peek behind the curtain—where everything that can go wrong, does! Adults: $25; Under 18: $17. 135 W 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
The Nadas
Friday, March 28 @ 8 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Celebrated folk-Americana act The Nadas blend twangy, Stones-era “country honk” with raw, alt-rock energy and wistful, folk-leaning melodies. Over 30 years of making music together, they have shared the stage with The Beach Boys, Bon Jovi, Big Head Todd and Barenaked Ladies, been inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, sold over 300,000 albums, and written the theme song for their hometown—twice. They’ve also developed a laid-back, narrative approach to songwriting, drawing inspiration from acts like The Head and the Heart, Avett Brothers, Indigo Girls, and Tom Petty. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4800. DiamondJoDubuque.com.
Steel Panther: Feel the Steel 15th Anniversary Tour
Friday, March 28 @ 8 PM
Q Showroom
For the uninitiated, Steel Panther was formed in 2000. Hailing from Los Angeles, the epicenter for rock ’n’ roll in all its debauchery and glamour, Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. Steel Panther is a global phenomenon with four full-length albums, touring across the world, platinum-level YouTube status and high-profile television appearances such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Larry King Now, and FOX NFL Sunday. Rolling Stone avowed, “There’s a reason Steel Panther have transcended their origins as a cover band playing the Sunset Strip,” while Metal Sucks declared, “Steel Panther’s concept is genius … their songwriting is … preposterously snappy—and relatable.” $40. 1855 Greyhound Park Rd. qcasinoandresort.com.
Saturday, March 29
UPA Powerlifting & Bench Press National Championship
Bench Only & Full Power (All Men’s Open): Saturday, March 29 @ 9 AM
Full Power (All Women, Teen, Junior & Masters): Sunday, March 30 @ 9 AM
Grand River Center
Contest lifts include Full Power and Bench Only. UPA Events hosts powerlifting and bodybuilding competitions in 10 states including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. 500 Bell St. UPAPower.com.
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays through April: March 29 @ 9 AM–Noon
Kennedy Mall in Former Rue21
Winter Farmers Market will be located in the former Rue21 storefront on the north concourse of Kennedy Mall, next to Bath & Body Works. More than 20 regional food vendors will offer seasonal fresh produce, eggs, humanely raised beef, poultry and pork, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, artisan baked goods, jams and jellies, spice blends, seasonings, whole dried herbs and flavored cooking oils, salsas and hot sauces, body care products, and more. In an effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle, Winter Market organizers encourage you to bring your own reusable shopping bags or purchase a reusable market tote at the market’s information table. They also offer a recycling station that will accept clean cardboard egg cartons and glass canning/mason jars. Free. 555 JFK Rd. wintermarketdbq.com.
Bands & Bites
Saturday, March 29 @ 6 PM
Five Flags Arena
Get ready for an evening filled with great music, delicious food, and plenty of fun. The music lineup features headliners The LoveMonkeys, along with local favorites RatchetJaw, Brushfire Bandits, and Boogie Monster. From rock to funk, these bands will have you dancing and singing along all night. As the music plays, enjoy some fantastic eats from local food trucks including Downtown BBQ, Hangry Hobo, Pulido’s Tacos, and Daisy Mae’s Cookies and Bakery. Dubuque Clothing Co. will be selling Dubuque apparel. Doors at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m. $10. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Bri Bagwell & Austin Plaine
Saturday, March 29 @ 6 PM
PJ’s Pub (Kieler, WI)
Texas Female Artist of the Decade and reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Bri Bagwell, is a force to be reckoned with on the Texas Country scene. Playing over 100 shows in back-to-back years, Bagwell is no stranger when it comes to hard work. When asked about life on the road, Bri responds, “it’s in my blood.” While on the road, she has shared the stage with some of the best: Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Gary Alan, Dwight Yoakam, Randy Rogers, Robert Earl Keen and Wade Bowen just to name a few. Like only the most insightful songwriters, Austin Plaine draws intense emotion from the subtlest moments. On his sophomore album Stratford, the Minnesota-bred, Nashvillebased musician shapes his lyrical storytelling with both precision and pure feeling, capturing every nuance of lost love and longing and fractured innocence. And while Stratford is steeped in a warm nostalgia, Plaine instills each song with a quiet optimism that speaks to bravely moving forward, even in troubled times. Doors at 5:30 p.m. $25. 3670 County Rd HHH, Kieler, WI. BriBagwell.com.
Where You Are
March 29, and April 3–5 and 10–11 @ 7:30 PM
March 30, and April 6 and 12–13 @ 2 PM
Bell Tower Theater
The Iowa premiere of this new comedy! Sisters Glenda and Suzanne have lived together since Suzanne arrived single, penniless, and pregnant 33 years earlier, moving in with Glenda and her late husband. When Suzanne’s daughter, Beth, arrives for a visit, things get complicated. Amid a busy week that includes a wild wedding, medicinal experimentation, and a budding romance, the sisters are eventually forced to confront truths that will change their lives forever. This a hilarious and heart-warming exploration of family, forgiveness and falling in love. By Kristen De Silva. Thursday night performances are Girl’s Night Out, and everyone will get a free glass of wine before the show. $26, $13 early bird. 2728 Asbury Rd. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
Fly-By-Night Productions Presents “American Son”
March 29 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Center Bijou Room
Fly-By-Night Productions presents a drama by Christopher Demos-Brown. An estranged married black-white biracial couple confront their feelings about race and bias. Desperate to locate their son, they come to the police station. Demanding answers, they content with an inexperienced white police officer and a more experienced black career police officer. Tension builds to the end, when what occurred finally comes to light. Join Fly-By-Night Productions for a talk back, facilitated by Ernest Jackson, with cast and directors following the 3/22 and 3/28 performances. Note: Mature subject matter. Ages 17+ recommended. 405 Main St. 563-599-9486. FlyByNightDubuque.com.
Tay Tay Dance Party w/ DJ Swiftie
Saturday, March 29 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Theater
This Reputation-themed dance party will immerse Taylor Swift fans in an unforgettable night of music, energy, and excitement. DJ Swiftie captivates audiences with electrifying mixes that seamlessly blend Taylor’s iconic hits. With a unique ability to read the crowd and create unforgettable experiences, DJ Swiftie transforms every event into a celebration of music and nostalgia. His passion for Taylor’s artistry shines through, making each performance a magical journey for fans. VIP includes early entry, early access to merch, a glow wand, and a signed DJ Swiftie poster. Early Bird: $25; GA: $30; VIP: $90. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Noises Off
March 29 and April 4–5 @ 7:30 PM
March 30 and April 6 @ 2 PM
The Grand Opera House
This side-splitting play features a theater company desperately trying to get their act together. Watch as they blunder from a bad dress rehearsal to a wonderfully disastrous performance full of flubbed lines, missed cues, slammed doors, technical difficulties, fallen trousers, and, of course, the ever-important sardines. An uproarious love letter to the theater, Noises Off is a peek behind the curtain—where everything that can go wrong, does! Adults: $25; Under 18: $17. 135 W 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series: U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus Concert
Saturday, March 29 @ 7:30 PM
Heritage Center John and Alice Butler Hall
The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of the U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The joining of these two ensembles allows them to offer unparalleled versatility of programming, ranging from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway musicals. Tickets required. Free. 2255 Bennett St. 563-585-7469. www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter.
Sunday, March 30
UPA Powerlifting & Bench Press National Championship
Full Power (All Women, Teen, Junior & Masters): Sunday, March 30 @ 9 AM
Grand River Center
Contest lifts include Full Power and Bench Only. UPA Events hosts powerlifting and bodybuilding competitions in 10 states including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. 500 Bell St. UPAPower.com.
3rd Annual Marys & Mimosas: A Sunday Funday Brunchfest
Sunday, March 30 @ 10 AM–1 PM
Steeple Square
Enjoy drinks, food samples, live music by Kristina Marie Castañeda, and shopping. Tickets include 3 mimosas, Bloody Marys, or mocktails; a souvenir glass; and food samples from the vendors. Proceeds go to Steeple Square, a nonprofit organization that’s restoring economic prosperity, environmental integrity, and social and cultural vibrancy to the Dubuque community. Limited to 200 people. $45 ADV/$55 door. 101 E 15th St. 563-235-3584. steeplesquare.com.
Bird Banding
Sunday, March 30 @ Noon
EB Lyons Interpretive Center
David Shealer is a Professor at Loras College. He will identify, weigh, measure, sex and determine their health. Assist in the capture of song birds and get a chance to hold and look at various song birds found in the area. This is a good chance to learn to identify and get familiar with birds at your feeders. Adults and children alike will enjoy this program. Hands on and up close look song birds found in our area. The feeders at the center have numerous birds coming and going all year long. Some of the birds that will be banded might include the Black Capped Chickadee, White Breasted Nuthatch, Cardinals, Downy Woodpecker, Goldfinch and Tufted Titmouse. Free. 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd. 563-556-0620. minesofspain.org.
Where You Are
March 30, and April 6 and 12–13 @ 2 PM
April 3–5 and 10–11 @ 7:30 PM
Bell Tower Theater
The Iowa premiere of this new comedy! Sisters Glenda and Suzanne have lived together since Suzanne arrived single, penniless, and pregnant 33 years earlier, moving in with Glenda and her late husband. When Suzanne’s daughter, Beth, arrives for a visit, things get complicated. Amid a busy week that includes a wild wedding, medicinal experimentation, and a budding romance, the sisters are eventually forced to confront truths that will change their lives forever. This a hilarious and heart-warming exploration of family, forgiveness and falling in love. By Kristen De Silva. Thursday night performances are Girl’s Night Out, and everyone will get a free glass of wine before the show. $26, $13 early bird. 2728 Asbury Rd. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
Noises Off
March 30 and April 6 @ 2 PM
April 4–5 @ 7:30 PM
The Grand Opera House
This side-splitting play features a theater company desperately trying to get their act together. Watch as they blunder from a bad dress rehearsal to a wonderfully disastrous performance full of flubbed lines, missed cues, slammed doors, technical difficulties, fallen trousers, and, of course, the ever-important sardines. An uproarious love letter to the theater, Noises Off is a peek behind the curtain—where everything that can go wrong, does! Adults: $25; Under 18: $17. 135 W 8th St. 563-588-1305. thegrandoperahouse.com.
Black History and Reading Challenge
Sunday, March 30 @ 3 PM
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
faces&voices Cultural Celebrations invites you to join others in 2025 Black History and Reading Challenge Book Discussions that will take place on one Sunday each month now through October (excluding May) at 3 p.m. in the Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library. The discussion schedule follows: 2/23: Medgar & Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America by Joy-Ann Reid; 3/30: Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi; 4/27: April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death and How It Changed America by Michael Eric Dyson; 6/29: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson; 7/27: From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America by Dave Markward; 8/24: The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates; 9/28: Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson; and 10/26: How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family’s Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulley. This free program is a Library partnership program with Dubuque Community Schools and Faces and Voices Cultural Celebration. Free. 360 W 11th St. 563-589-4313. levbees@yahoo.com.
Broad Ideas Spoken Word Closing
March 30
Galena Center for the Arts (Galena, IL)
Broad Ideas is a community arts show committed to inclusion by dismantling patriarchy and misogyny through the telling of our stories. The show will be on display at the Galena Center for the Arts on March 1–30 with various events in between. While inclusive feminism is always the overarching theme, this year’s prompt is “Show Up.” The “story” behind each piece is a very important part of what makes Broad Ideas special, and it will be displayed alongside the art. Artists and authors of all abilities are welcome and encouraged. Broad Ideas purposely includes a wide range of ideas, artists, abilities, and events. This year’s lineup includes the Broad Ideas Opening on March 1, The Vagina Monologues performances on March 7–9, Songwriters Showcase on March 20, and Spoken Word Closing on March 30. 971 Gear St, Galena, IL. BroadIdeas.org.
