Events
Upcoming Events
COVID-19 Notice: We will do our best to keep this list updated. If you have an event you’d like to add, send your information to events@dubuque365.com. Please contact the event host or venue if you want to make sure the event is still being held.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 8–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
July 8-13
The 2020 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be a “virtual” event, with films and other programming presented online. Virtual festival attendees will be able to screen any of the available festival films right on your device through our website. All-access passes to the 2020 virtual festival only are available for $50 and will unlock all films we are able to screen virtually.
Best deal: Purchase a $150.00 all-access pass for 2021 and receive the Virtual festival all-access FREE! Individual film tickets will be available for purchase as usual for $7 per ticket and will unlock one screening (ie: one feature-length film or one short block, etc).The 2021 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be held April 18 – 25, 2021. For more information, visit julienfilmfest.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 9–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Museum at Home: Otterly Awesome Otters
Thursday, July 9 @ 9:30 AM
Online: rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs
Join us from the otter enclosure to learn more about the North American River Otter and its conservation success story! We’ll learn about otters and their adaptations. We’ll also find out how the River Museum’s otters came to be at the museum and read a story about otters. Bring the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to your home through Museum at Home, a virtual learning series featuring a wide variety of subjects! $10. rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: July 9 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Millwork Night Market
Thursdays: July 9, August 13, September 10, and October 8 @ 5–8 PM
7th–9th and Jackson St
Visit the online vendor directory to inquire about pre-ordering. Enter at 9th St. No public seating, live music, or alcohol sales. MillworkNightMarket.com.
Shullsburg Music in the Park Concert Series
The Wundos: Thursday, July 9 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
The Kingfish Band: Thursday, July 16 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
The Ghosts in the Room Band: Thursday, July 23 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
The Gary McAdams Band: Thursday, July 30 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Denny Diamond: Thursday, August 6 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Badger Park (Shullsburg, WI)
Kicking off the 2020 concert series in style is The Wundos. A Southern Wisconsin favorite, The Wundos have been delighting audiences young and old since the mid-1980s and have returned to the Shullsburg concert stage for the 10th th year! Playing rock and roll favorites, country, bluegrass, pop classics, original tunes and jingles, the band highlights unique instrumental variety and energetic vocal harmonies that keeps the audience highly entertained. Food and beverage by the Shullsburg Community Development Corporation’s annual fundraiser. The 17th Annual Music in the Park Concert Series, offers family-friendly music from a variety of area artists throughout the summer as part of The City of Shullsburg, WI’s seasonal entertainment. Free nightly drawings. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. BYO lawn chairs or blankets. Weather permitting. Free. 279 Estey Rd, Shullsburg, WI. 608-214-8836. shullsburgmusicinthepark.com.
Fighting Saints Forum
Thursday, July 9 @ 7 PM
Online
Get your questions answered with Dubuque Fighting Saints Head Coach Oliver David and players Aidan Fulp, Stephen Halliday, and Ian Pierce. RSVP. Free. dubuquefightingsaints.com.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
July 9-13
The 2020 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be a “virtual” event, with films and other programming presented online. Virtual festival attendees will be able to screen any of the available festival films right on your device through our website. All-access passes to the 2020 virtual festival only are available for $50 and will unlock all films we are able to screen virtually.
Best deal: Purchase a $150.00 all-access pass for 2021 and receive the Virtual festival all-access FREE! Individual film tickets will be available for purchase as usual for $7 per ticket and will unlock one screening (ie: one feature-length film or one short block, etc).The 2021 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be held April 18 – 25, 2021. For more information, visit julienfilmfest.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 10–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Food Truck Fridays
Ralph Kluseman: Friday, July 10 @ 11 AM–1 PM
Garrett Hillary: Friday, August 21 @ 11 AM–1 PM
Joie Wails Duo: Friday, September 11 @ 11 AM–1 PM
Washington Park (6th–7th and Locust st)
We are a go for launch! Travel Dubuque sponsored Food Truck Fridays is back for the summer, serving up great to-go eats on Fridays: July 10, Aug. 21, and Sept. 11. Because of social-distancing concerns, there will be no dedicated seating for the event as people are encouraged to take the food to-go and eat it elsewhere. But you can pull up a spot on the grass if you like to bring a chair because there will still be live music provided by 365ink at each event. For July, the food trucks on hand will include Magoos, Charlotte’s Coffee House, and Candle Ready Cakes with more on the way. The is no on-site restrooms or sanitation. July’s music comes courtesy of Ralph Kluseman who brings a lot of Beatles and more classic singer-songwriter hits to the gazebo stage. August music is by Garrett Hillary and September welcomes the Joie Wails Duo. TravelDubuque.com.
Downtown Friday Night
Friday, July 10 @ 6:30–10:30 PM
Downtown Dyersville, IA
The Downtown Luau themed street dance features a happy hour from 6:30–7:30 p.m., live music from Triple Threat, food, fun, and games. Sign up for prizes! 563-875-2311. dyersville.org.
American Dookie
Friday, July 10
8 PM @ Smokestack (62 East 7th St)
Head to Smokestack’s rooftop for Iowa’s Green Day tribute band, American Dookie. Punk tribute band Jean Claude Trans Am opens. $15 adv/$20 door. smokestackdbq.com.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
July 10-13
The 2020 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be a “virtual” event, with films and other programming presented online. Virtual festival attendees will be able to screen any of the available festival films right on your device through our website. All-access passes to the 2020 virtual festival only are available for $50 and will unlock all films we are able to screen virtually.
Best deal: Purchase a $150.00 all-access pass for 2021 and receive the Virtual festival all-access FREE! Individual film tickets will be available for purchase as usual for $7 per ticket and will unlock one screening (ie: one feature-length film or one short block, etc).The 2021 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be held April 18 – 25, 2021. For more information, visit julienfilmfest.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: July 11 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: July 11 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 11–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Next Steps For Justice
Criminal Justice: July 11 @ 10 AM–Noon
Housing: July 18 @ 10 AM–Noon
Education: July 25 @ 10 AM–Noon
Online
The purpose of Next Steps for Justice is to bring our elected officials, policy changers, local politicians, and business professionals who are in charge of institutions, together with our larger Dubuque Community. Protests will continue to happen as the people see fit, and in conjunction the Dubuque NAACP will work to develop a movement that puts the voice of the people center stage while allowing for collaboration during the solution/plan development process. This is a great way for community members to hold officials and institutions accountable for coming to the table, putting forth a true effort to bring change that is “acceptable” for all, and following up by implementing those changes through practice. The facilitators will guide everyone through the process each session so that everything goes smoothly and everyone is heard. Come ready to learn, come ready to share, and come ready to work together so that we can get the change we all want to see. DubuqueNAACP.com/NS4J.
Virtual Chalk Your Walk
July 11 @ 10 AM
July 15, 20, 23, 28, 30, and 31 @ 6 PM
Online
Girl Scouts invites all girls ages 5+ and their families, not just members of Girl Scouts, to learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk. After the program, kids are encouraged to beautify their neighborhoods by cleaning up any litter and then coloring uplifting messages and fun designs on their sidewalks. Participants will need to have flour OR cornstarch, water, food coloring, and a brush. RSVP. Free. tinyurl.com/gseventbrite.
Bell Tower Theater Virtual Play Stuck at Home
July 11 and 15 @ 7 pm
facebook.com/bell.tower.9
July 15 @ 2 pm
YouTube.com (Bell Tower Theater)
The Bell Tower Theater presents their second virtual play, the brand new comedy Stuck at Home. You can watch the play on the theater’s Facebook page July 11 and 15 at 7 p.m. or their YouTube channel on July 15 at 2 p.m. Sometimes we can only handle so much togetherness. Join this hilarious look at two families as they struggle to endure being stuck at home–together! Why is the WiFi out, and will their old-school solutions work when all the necessary cords are missing from the junk drawer? Will the family successfully secure two-ply toilet paper in trade negotiations with Grandma? What foods (or beverages!) are critical enough to make a special run to the grocery store? And really, who is strong enough to endure more than one Dad joke? Due to copyright restrictions, the video of this performance will not remain online. The performance is free, but goodwill donations will be accepted. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
July 11-13
The 2020 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be a “virtual” event, with films and other programming presented online. Virtual festival attendees will be able to screen any of the available festival films right on your device through our website. All-access passes to the 2020 virtual festival only are available for $50 and will unlock all films we are able to screen virtually.
Best deal: Purchase a $150.00 all-access pass for 2021 and receive the Virtual festival all-access FREE! Individual film tickets will be available for purchase as usual for $7 per ticket and will unlock one screening (ie: one feature-length film or one short block, etc).The 2021 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be held April 18 – 25, 2021. For more information, visit julienfilmfest.com.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: July 12–September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 12–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Mark Zalaznik
Sunday, July 12
2 PM @ 7 Hills Brewing Company (1085 Washington St)
Mark Zalaznik plays country music with a little bit of classic soft rock. Inspired by George Strait, Bob Seger, and Garth Brooks, Mark will be sure to have you singin’ along with a drink in your hand.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
July 12-13
The 2020 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be a “virtual” event, with films and other programming presented online. Virtual festival attendees will be able to screen any of the available festival films right on your device through our website. All-access passes to the 2020 virtual festival only are available for $50 and will unlock all films we are able to screen virtually.
Best deal: Purchase a $150.00 all-access pass for 2021 and receive the Virtual festival all-access FREE! Individual film tickets will be available for purchase as usual for $7 per ticket and will unlock one screening (ie: one feature-length film or one short block, etc).The 2021 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be held April 18 – 25, 2021. For more information, visit julienfilmfest.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 13–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
July 13
The 2020 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be a “virtual” event, with films and other programming presented online. Virtual festival attendees will be able to screen any of the available festival films right on your device through our website. All-access passes to the 2020 virtual festival only are available for $50 and will unlock all films we are able to screen virtually.
Best deal: Purchase a $150.00 all-access pass for 2021 and receive the Virtual festival all-access FREE! Individual film tickets will be available for purchase as usual for $7 per ticket and will unlock one screening (ie: one feature-length film or one short block, etc).The 2021 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be held April 18 – 25, 2021. For more information, visit julienfilmfest.com.
Delaware County Fair
July 13-19
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Manchester, IA)
While this year’s fair will only have the 4-H and FFA portions, the Fair Board is looking at ways we can bring more events to the community later this summer as safety concerns ease. 200 E Acers St, Manchester, IA. 563-927-6449. delawarecofair.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 14–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Museum at Home: Misunderstood? Sharks & Stingrays
Tuesday, July 14 @ 6 PM
Online: rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs
Break down common misconceptions surrounding sharks and rays! We’ll highlight the unique adaptations these animals need to survive. The program will also allow participants to explore the important roles sharks and rays play in the ecosystem. Video of the River Museum’s sharks and rays will be used during the program. Bring the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to your home through Museum at Home, a virtual learning series featuring a wide variety of subjects! $10. rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs.
Virtual Let’s Talk Books: The Editor
Tuesday, July 14 @ 6 PM
Online
Join the Carnegie-Stout Public Library to discuss The Editor by Steven Rowley. This novel is set in 1990s New York City and follows struggling writer James Smale who finally sells his novel to an editor at a major publishing house: none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Copies of the book can be checked out at the library circulation desk during library open hours. RSVP required. dubuque.lib.ia.us.
Delaware County Fair
July 14-19
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Manchester, IA)
While this year’s fair will only have the 4-H and FFA portions, the Fair Board is looking at ways we can bring more events to the community later this summer as safety concerns ease. 200 E Acers St, Manchester, IA. 563-927-6449. delawarecofair.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 15–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Bell Tower Theater Virtual Play Stuck at Home
July 15 @ 2 pm
YouTube.com (Bell Tower Theater)
July 15 @ 7 pm
facebook.com/bell.tower.9
The Bell Tower Theater presents their second virtual play, the brand new comedy Stuck at Home. You can watch the play on the theater’s Facebook page July 11 and 15 at 7 p.m. or their YouTube channel on July 15 at 2 p.m. Sometimes we can only handle so much togetherness. Join this hilarious look at two families as they struggle to endure being stuck at home–together! Why is the WiFi out, and will their old-school solutions work when all the necessary cords are missing from the junk drawer? Will the family successfully secure two-ply toilet paper in trade negotiations with Grandma? What foods (or beverages!) are critical enough to make a special run to the grocery store? And really, who is strong enough to endure more than one Dad joke? Due to copyright restrictions, the video of this performance will not remain online. The performance is free, but goodwill donations will be accepted. 563-588-3377. BellTowerTheater.net.
Virtual Book Discussion: Me and White Supremacy
Wednesday, July 15 @ 6 PM
Online
Join the Carnegie-Stout Public Library to discuss Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad. Saad began an anti-racism challenge on Instagram, #meandwhitesupremacy, which she expanded into this bestselling guided workbook. eBook copies are available through OverDrive/Libby for City of Dubuque residents that have a Carnegie-Stout Public Library card. RSVP required. dubuque.lib.ia.us.
Virtual Chalk Your Walk
July 15, 20, 23, 28, 30, and 31 @ 6 PM
Online
Girl Scouts invites all girls ages 5+ and their families, not just members of Girl Scouts, to learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk. After the program, kids are encouraged to beautify their neighborhoods by cleaning up any litter and then coloring uplifting messages and fun designs on their sidewalks. Participants will need to have flour OR cornstarch, water, food coloring, and a brush. RSVP. Free. tinyurl.com/gseventbrite.
Delaware County Fair
July 15-19
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Manchester, IA)
While this year’s fair will only have the 4-H and FFA portions, the Fair Board is looking at ways we can bring more events to the community later this summer as safety concerns ease. 200 E Acers St, Manchester, IA. 563-927-6449. delawarecofair.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 16–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Museum at Home: Reptiles Alive
Thursday, July 16 @ 9:30 AM
Online: rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs
Join an educator as we explore the world of reptiles! Learn about some of their amazing adaptations and the important roles they play in nature. Live animals will join us on our adventure! Bring the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to your home through Museum at Home, a virtual learning series featuring a wide variety of subjects! $10. rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: July 16 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
St. Mark Youth Enrichment Legacy of Learning Fundraising Event
Thursday, July 16
5:30 PM @ Online
6 PM @ Hope Church Parking Lot
Despite school closures, St. Mark has continued to work remotely to make a difference for area kids, even though they haven’t been able to see them face to face. The event will highlight stories from St. Mark parents and kids and focus on the impact St. Mark has on the more than 600 students it serves. The event will include a raffle for live and remote attendees. Attendees who come to the drive-in will have surprise treats and more. $50 raffle tickets will go on sale on July 7. RSVP by July 3. Free will donation. stmarkyouthenrichment.org/legacy.
Shullsburg Music in the Park Concert Series
The Kingfish Band: Thursday, July 16 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
The Ghosts in the Room Band: Thursday, July 23 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
The Gary McAdams Band: Thursday, July 30 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Denny Diamond: Thursday, August 6 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Badger Park (Shullsburg, WI)
Since 2003, The Kingfish Band have been entertaining Wisconsin and the Chicagoland area through clubs, festivals, weddings and events, performing extraordinary rock covers and utilizing various band formats to meet the needs of their clients and venues. A “collaboration” in the true sense of the word, The Kingfish Band, based out of Chicago and Milwaukee, provides an authentic representation of your favorite music! Each member brings their own flavor and skill that beckons something totally unique yet totally recognizable. No musical discrimination here! The Kingfish Band catalog is loaded with great music from all eras and genres! Food and beverage provided by the Water Street Place. The 17th Annual Music in the Park Concert Series, offers family-friendly music from a variety of area artists throughout the summer as part of The City of Shullsburg, WI’s seasonal entertainment. Free nightly drawings. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. BYO lawn chairs or blankets. Weather permitting. Free. 279 Estey Rd, Shullsburg, WI. 608-214-8836. shullsburgmusicinthepark.com.
Delaware County Fair
July 16-19
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Manchester, IA)
While this year’s fair will only have the 4-H and FFA portions, the Fair Board is looking at ways we can bring more events to the community later this summer as safety concerns ease. 200 E Acers St, Manchester, IA. 563-927-6449. delawarecofair.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 17–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Delaware County Fair
July 17-19
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Manchester, IA)
While this year’s fair will only have the 4-H and FFA portions, the Fair Board is looking at ways we can bring more events to the community later this summer as safety concerns ease. 200 E Acers St, Manchester, IA. 563-927-6449. delawarecofair.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: July 18 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: July 18 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Intro to Halo Workshop
July 18 and 25 @ 9–9:50 AM
Statera
The Halo Trainer is a versatile exercise device providing a multidimensional approach to functional training. Use the unique design of ball and frame together to ensure optimal stability and body positioning, or use them separately for total body conditioning by controlling stability and body weight. All fitness levels will enjoy the challenge! $16. 563-207-8932. 3375 Lake Ridge Dr. stateraintegrated.com
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 18–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Next Steps For Justice
Housing: July 18 @ 10 AM–Noon
Education: July 25 @ 10 AM–Noon
Online
The purpose of Next Steps for Justice is to bring our elected officials, policy changers, local politicians, and business professionals who are in charge of institutions, together with our larger Dubuque Community. Protests will continue to happen as the people see fit, and in conjunction the Dubuque NAACP will work to develop a movement that puts the voice of the people center stage while allowing for collaboration during the solution/plan development process. This is a great way for community members to hold officials and institutions accountable for coming to the table, putting forth a true effort to bring change that is “acceptable” for all, and following up by implementing those changes through practice. The facilitators will guide everyone through the process each session so that everything goes smoothly and everyone is heard. Come ready to learn, come ready to share, and come ready to work together so that we can get the change we all want to see. DubuqueNAACP.com/NS4J.
Meet Author Tiffany Killoren
Saturday, July 18 @ Noon–1:30 PM
BAM Bookstore
Native Dubuquer Tiffany Killoren will read and sign copies of her new novel, Good Will. Four women learn to let go—and get back more than they ever expected. There’s no road map for what to do when your husband dies—when he jumps off a bridge to escape mistakes that he made, or even welcomed, into your lives. But Lily doesn’t need to consult a map for this particular part of her journey; she knows the way back to the small town she left behind. With a precocious seven-year-old who reminds her too much of his father tucked safely in the back seat, Lily leaves New York with everything she owns packed in a U-Haul, including memories that come in waves like fields along the highway, and an envelope she is too afraid to open. Once she settles in, she sifts through a box of things destined for the local thrift store—items from her past that will connect four women in unexpected ways and give them all the strength they need to move on. 555 JFK Rd. tiffanykilloren.com.
Delaware County Fair
July 18-19
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Manchester, IA)
While this year’s fair will only have the 4-H and FFA portions, the Fair Board is looking at ways we can bring more events to the community later this summer as safety concerns ease. 200 E Acers St, Manchester, IA. 563-927-6449. delawarecofair.com.
Hometown Festival Week
July 18–26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: July 19–September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 19–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Delaware County Fair
July 19
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Manchester, IA)
While this year’s fair will only have the 4-H and FFA portions, the Fair Board is looking at ways we can bring more events to the community later this summer as safety concerns ease. 200 E Acers St, Manchester, IA. 563-927-6449. delawarecofair.com.
Hometown Festival Week
July 19–26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 20–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Virtual Chalk Your Walk
July 20, 23, 28, 30, and 31 @ 6 PM
Online
Girl Scouts invites all girls ages 5+ and their families, not just members of Girl Scouts, to learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk. After the program, kids are encouraged to beautify their neighborhoods by cleaning up any litter and then coloring uplifting messages and fun designs on their sidewalks. Participants will need to have flour OR cornstarch, water, food coloring, and a brush. RSVP. Free. tinyurl.com/gseventbrite.
Hometown Festival Week
July 20–26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 21–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Virtual Book Discussion: Jayber Crow
Tuesday, July 21 @ 7–8 PM
Online
Join the Sinsinawa Mound Center for a virtual book discussion of Wendell Berry’s Jayber Crow. The 2011 novel on place, memory and agriculture has been hailed as a “masterpiece” by the Chicago Tribune. Discussion will be facilitated by Eric Anglada, ecological programming coordinator at Sinsinawa Mound Center. Copies of the book are available for purchase at sinsinawa.org/giftgallery. RSVP. 608-748-4411. sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
Hometown Festival Week
July 21–26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 22–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Hometown Festival Week
July 22–26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 23–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: July 23 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Virtual ArchiTREK Tour: Murals of Dubuque
July 23 @ 6 PM
Online: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iIxFl7TeQAuAl9agUKvf2Q
Join Heritage Works and the Dubuque Museum of Art on Zoom for a virtual presentation and discussion focusing on the Murals of Dubuque. Free.
Virtual Chalk Your Walk
July 23, 28, 30, and 31 @ 6 PM
Online
Girl Scouts invites all girls ages 5+ and their families, not just members of Girl Scouts, to learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk. After the program, kids are encouraged to beautify their neighborhoods by cleaning up any litter and then coloring uplifting messages and fun designs on their sidewalks. Participants will need to have flour OR cornstarch, water, food coloring, and a brush. RSVP. Free. tinyurl.com/gseventbrite.
Statera Book Club: The Healing Self
July 23 @ 6–7 PM
Statera and Online
Whether you’ve finished the book or not, learn more about Deepak Chopra, MD and his book The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. This book discussion will be lead by Nicole Hutchison, PT, CSCS, Health Coach and Statera CEO. Books are available for purchase at Statera. RSVP. Free. 563-207-8932. 3375 Lake Ridge Dr. stateraintegrated.com.
Shullsburg Music in the Park Concert Series
The Ghosts in the Room Band: Thursday, July 23 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
The Gary McAdams Band: Thursday, July 30 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Denny Diamond: Thursday, August 6 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Badger Park (Shullsburg, WI)
The Ghosts in the Room Band from Belleville, WI are a five-member group playing an eclectic collection of Americana style music. Their biography playfully notes that they have “enough years of experience between all the players of this band, put all together, we could have played during the civil war.” Food and beverage by the Russell Law Offices, SC sponsoring their annual hog roast, with proceeds to benefit the Shullsburg Girls’ Basketball Team. The 17th Annual Music in the Park Concert Series, offers family-friendly music from a variety of area artists throughout the summer as part of The City of Shullsburg, WI’s seasonal entertainment. Free nightly drawings. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. BYO lawn chairs or blankets. Weather permitting. Free. 279 Estey Rd, Shullsburg, WI. 608-214-8836. shullsburgmusicinthepark.com.
Hometown Festival Week
July 23–26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 24–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Hometown Festival Week
July 24–26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: July 25 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: July 25 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Intro to Halo Workshop
July 25 @ 9–9:50 AM
Statera
The Halo Trainer is a versatile exercise device providing a multidimensional approach to functional training. Use the unique design of ball and frame together to ensure optimal stability and body positioning, or use them separately for total body conditioning by controlling stability and body weight. All fitness levels will enjoy the challenge! $16. 563-207-8932. 3375 Lake Ridge Dr. stateraintegrated.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 25–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Next Steps For Justice
Education: July 25 @ 10 AM–Noon
Online
The purpose of Next Steps for Justice is to bring our elected officials, policy changers, local politicians, and business professionals who are in charge of institutions, together with our larger Dubuque Community. Protests will continue to happen as the people see fit, and in conjunction the Dubuque NAACP will work to develop a movement that puts the voice of the people center stage while allowing for collaboration during the solution/plan development process. This is a great way for community members to hold officials and institutions accountable for coming to the table, putting forth a true effort to bring change that is “acceptable” for all, and following up by implementing those changes through practice. The facilitators will guide everyone through the process each session so that everything goes smoothly and everyone is heard. Come ready to learn, come ready to share, and come ready to work together so that we can get the change we all want to see. DubuqueNAACP.com/NS4J.
Field of Dreams First Responders Appreciation Day
Saturday, July 25 @ Noon
Field of Dreams Movie Site (Dyersville, IA)
Go the distance and help us show our appreciation for our Nation’s first responders the only way we know how – through the power of family, fun and baseball! Featured events include skills competitions, live music by Elizabeth Mary and Jake Dodds, a baseball game between the New York and Chicago Police Departments, and the night ends with a screening of Field of Dreams in the outfield. Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen for a day of fun! $10 Adults; 12 and under free. 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, IA. 1-888-875-8404. fodmoviesite.com.
Hometown Festival Week
July 25–26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: July 26–September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 26–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Hometown Festival Week
July 26
Various Locations in Platteville, WI
Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week is a flurry of activity celebrating our community. Confirmed events include: Ice Cream Social at Stone Cottage, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil. The Arts & Craft Fair will take place at City Park on Saturday, July 25. platteville.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 27–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 28–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Virtual Chalk Your Walk
July 28, 30, and 31 @ 6 PM
Online
Girl Scouts invites all girls ages 5+ and their families, not just members of Girl Scouts, to learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk. After the program, kids are encouraged to beautify their neighborhoods by cleaning up any litter and then coloring uplifting messages and fun designs on their sidewalks. Participants will need to have flour OR cornstarch, water, food coloring, and a brush. RSVP. Free. tinyurl.com/gseventbrite.
Museum at Home: Behind-the-Scenes of Artifact Storage
Tuesday, July 28 @ 6 PM
Online: rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs
Go behind-the-scenes with our collections manager as we feature a few historical artifacts currently residing in our collections at the Dubuque County Historical Society. You’ll learn a bit about the objects themselves and their backstories. Bring the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to your home through Museum at Home, a virtual learning series featuring a wide variety of subjects! $10. rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 29–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 30–31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Museum at Home: Feathered Friends
Thursday, July 30 @ 9:30 AM
Online: rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs
You’ll get to meet one of the River Museum’s newest friends up close and learn more about how feathered animals survive! Bring the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to your home through Museum at Home, a virtual learning series featuring a wide variety of subjects! $10. rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: July 30 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Shullsburg Music in the Park Concert Series
The Gary McAdams Band: Thursday, July 30 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Denny Diamond: Thursday, August 6 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Badger Park (Shullsburg, WI)
The Gary McAdams Band is primarily a roots-based project, performing what Gary calls “sometimes spicy, occasional original, always tasty . . .classic American music.” Gary McAdams is considered one of the finest unsigned vocalists in the country. A unique God-given talent, combined with 25+ years of performing experience allows Gary to sing with an astonishing combination of range, power, versatility and soulful emotion. His diverse influences and exposure enable him to authentically perform in a wide variety of musical styles, including country, blues, R&B, rock, jazz, gospel and choral. Originally from Central Texas, but now based in Southern Wisconsin, he has performed in venues all across North America and the Caribbean, even sharing the stage with such artists as Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakum, LeAnn Rimes and Huey Lewis. Food and beverage provided by the Gleason Cattle Company. The 17th Annual Music in the Park Concert Series, offers family-friendly music from a variety of area artists throughout the summer as part of The City of Shullsburg, WI’s seasonal entertainment. Free nightly drawings. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. BYO lawn chairs or blankets. Weather permitting. Free. 279 Estey Rd, Shullsburg, WI. 608-214-8836. shullsburgmusicinthepark.com.
Virtual Chalk Your Walk
July 30 and 31 @ 6 PM
Online
Girl Scouts invites all girls ages 5+ and their families, not just members of Girl Scouts, to learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk. After the program, kids are encouraged to beautify their neighborhoods by cleaning up any litter and then coloring uplifting messages and fun designs on their sidewalks. Participants will need to have flour OR cornstarch, water, food coloring, and a brush. RSVP. Free. tinyurl.com/gseventbrite.
Dubuque County Fair
July 30-August 2
Dubuque County Fairgrounds
14569 Old Highway Rd. 563-588-1406. dbqfair.com.
Where’s Waldo In Store Hunt
July 31 @ 9 AM–8 PM
River Lights Bookstore
Welcome Waldo and his friends to River Lights this month! Visit the store (masks required) for a scavenger hunt. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and activity packet which includes a color and cut-out of Waldo to post on social media. 1098 Main St. 563-556-4391. RiverLights.com.
Dueling Dogs World Championships
Friday, July 31 @ Noon
Saturday, August 1 @ 8:30 AM
Sunday, August 2 @ 9:30 AM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from April 3–5. Dueling Dogs is the next big thing in canine aquatics competitions. Featuring drag-racing style canine aquatics racing. 405 Main St. DuelingDogs.net.
Virtual Chalk Your Walk
July 31 @ 6 PM
Online
Girl Scouts invites all girls ages 5+ and their families, not just members of Girl Scouts, to learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk. After the program, kids are encouraged to beautify their neighborhoods by cleaning up any litter and then coloring uplifting messages and fun designs on their sidewalks. Participants will need to have flour OR cornstarch, water, food coloring, and a brush. RSVP. Free. tinyurl.com/gseventbrite.
Epworth Town and Country Days
July 31 and August 1
Epworth, IA
Epworth Town & Country Days is a community event est. in 1999 celebrated the 1st weekend in August with a parade, food, drinks, live music, and much more. facebook.com/tncdays.
Dubuque County Fair
July 31-August 2
Dubuque County Fairgrounds
14569 Old Highway Rd. 563-588-1406. dbqfair.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: August 1 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: August 1 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Dueling Dogs World Championships
Saturday, August 1 @ 8:30 AM
Sunday, August 2 @ 9:30 AM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from April 3–5. Dueling Dogs is the next big thing in canine aquatics competitions. Featuring drag-racing style canine aquatics racing. 405 Main St. DuelingDogs.net.
Food Truck Fight
August 1 @ Noon–8 PM
Depot Park (Galena, IL)
Rescheduled from June 6. Enjoy 20+ food trucks, ice cold beverages, live music, bounce houses, a face painter and more! Each food truck will feature a $2 sample item in addition to their full menu, and YOU decide the winner. Music by Hap Hazard, Corporate Rock, and Ten Gallon Hat. GA gets you in at noon and presale gets you a koozie and access to your own line. VIP gets you in at 11 a.m., two sample tickets, koozie, and one drink ticket. Food Truck Fanatic gets you in at 11 a.m., VIP tent, four sample tickets, three drink tickets, trucker hat, koozie, and more. $5 GA; $25 VIP; $50 Food Truck Fanatic; free 12 and under. 91 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL. foodtruckfight.com.
Epworth Town and Country Days
August 1
Epworth, IA
Epworth Town & Country Days is a community event est. in 1999 celebrated the 1st weekend in August with a parade, food, drinks, live music, and much more. facebook.com/tncdays.
Dubuque County Fair
August 1-2
Dubuque County Fairgrounds
14569 Old Highway Rd. 563-588-1406. dbqfair.com.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: August 2–September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Dueling Dogs World Championships
Sunday, August 2 @ 9:30 AM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from April 3–5. Dueling Dogs is the next big thing in canine aquatics competitions. Featuring drag-racing style canine aquatics racing. 405 Main St. DuelingDogs.net.
Dubuque County Fair
August 2
Dubuque County Fairgrounds
14569 Old Highway Rd. 563-588-1406. dbqfair.com.
Hills & Dales Golf Outing
August 3 @ Noon–8 PM
Meadows Golf Course
Help build meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. The evening will include auctions, raffles and numerous flag events. The 13th Annual “Dreams & Desires” auction will provide amazing opportunities for the Residents of Hills & Dales to experience. 563-556-7878. hillsdales.org.
Museum at Home: Behind-the-Scenes: Conservation Initiatives
Tuesday, August 4 @ 6 PM
Online: rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs
Take a dive into the many conservation initiatives going on behind the scenes at the River Museum. Aquarists at the River Museum work with vulnerable species every day, and one of those aquarists will join us to discuss our work and highlight our involvement in the Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project – an effort to help coral species along the coast of Florida. Bring the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to your home through Museum at Home, a virtual learning series featuring a wide variety of subjects! $10. rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs.
Museum at Home: Ocean Explorers: Sharks & Rays
Thursday, August 6 @ 9:30 AM
Online: rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs
Break down common misconceptions surrounding sharks and rays! We’ll highlight the unique adaptations these animals need to survive. The program will also allow participants to explore the important roles sharks and rays play in the ecosystem. Video of the River Museum’s sharks and rays will be used during the program. Bring the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to your home through Museum at Home, a virtual learning series featuring a wide variety of subjects! $10. rivermuseum.com/virtual-programs.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: August 6 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Shullsburg Music in the Park Concert Series
Denny Diamond: Thursday, August 6 @ 6:30–8:30 PM
Badger Park (Shullsburg, WI)
Emerging from the elite Chicago music scene in Illinois, Award-Winning Neil Diamond tribute artist Denny Diamond projects his own signature stylization to a very familiar sound. Denny Diamond’s baritone vocal approach and reminiscence of Neil Diamond himself has been a grandstanding presence around the country and one of the most sought after acts since he started gracing venues and events nation-wide over the last 20 years. With Neil Diamond being his core inspiration, Denny’s musical merit also stems from a vast array of other prominent artist influences that include Tom Jones, Barry Manilow, Willie Nelson, Josh Groban, Dean Martin, Ray Charles and Jim Croce. The Shullsburg Lions Club will be holding their annual dinner fundraiser. The 17th Annual Music in the Park Concert Series, offers family-friendly music from a variety of area artists throughout the summer as part of The City of Shullsburg, WI’s seasonal entertainment. Free nightly drawings. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. BYO lawn chairs or blankets. Weather permitting. Free. 279 Estey Rd, Shullsburg, WI. 608-214-8836. shullsburgmusicinthepark.com.
Party on Purpose II
Friday, August 7 @ 6 PM
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Party on Purpose is a fundraising and FUN raising event to benefit Almost Home, a men’s homeless shelter that helps guys get back on their feet and find meaningful employment and success. Featuring liv emusic with 11 the Band and Friends, a cash bar, and food available from our friends at the Hotel Julien. A silent auction will be held featuring donations from many of your favorite local businesses! 563-582-7371. partyonpurpose.org.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: August 8 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: August 8 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Glass Art Classes
Saturday, August 8 @ 10 AM or 1 PM
Sinsinawa Mound (Sinsinawa, WI)
Rescheduled from April 18. Glass artist Barb McKinlay will help participants design creative, unique glass masterpieces that can be used as a decorative accessory for the home. Create glass garden stakes during the 10 a.m.–noon class and a glass tray or bowl (plus magnets or necklace pendants) in the 1–3 p.m. class. Come to one session or stay for both. RSVP by April 1. $70 per class. 585 County Rd Z, Sinsinawa, WI. 608-748-4411. sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
Rockin’ on the River: Tri State Stars Ultimate Country Hits
Saturday, August 8 @ 5 PM
Cascade Amphitheater (Cascade, IA)
Gates open at 5 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m. Elizabeth Mary opens for Tri State Stars Ultimate Country Hits. BYOB/chairs. Food vendor available. $10; ages 10 and under are free. 1001 Pierce St SW, Cascade, IA. 563-542-4659. https://facebook.com/rockinontherivercascade.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: August 9–September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: August 13 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Millwork Night Market
Thursdays: August 13, September 10, and October 8 @ 5–8 PM
7th–9th and Jackson St
Visit the online vendor directory to inquire about pre-ordering. Enter at 9th St. No public seating, live music, or alcohol sales. MillworkNightMarket.com.
MLB at Field of Dreams Game
Thursday, August 13 @ 6 PM
Field of Dreams Movie Site (Dyersville, IA)
As of March 13, 2020, the MLB at Field of Dreams game is still planned as scheduled. 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, IA. 1-888-875-8404. fodmoviesite.com.
Home Free – The Dive Bar Saints World Tour
Thursday, August 13, 8 PM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from April 24. Five Flags will be among the stops on country acapella group Home Free’s upcoming world tour in support of their latest release, “Dive Bar Saints.” Home Free’s rich, Southern harmonies from their four vocalists Tim Foust, Rob Lundquist, Austin Brown, Adam Chance, and beatboxer Adam Rupp are coming to town this Fall. The group achieved worldwide acclaim in 2013, when they won the fourth season of the NBC singing competition ‘The Sing Off.’ Continued praise for the group has rolled in from the likes of Rolling Stone, Country Living, FOX & Friends, and AXS.com. The group’s extraordinary showmen electrify crowds with a one-of-a-kind live show, mixing Nashville standards, soaring originals, and quick witted-humor which brings audiences to their feet with energy and laughter.
Home Free’s fifth studio album, “Dive Bar Saints,” was released July 26 under Home Free Records. The quintet’s extensive catalog includes five Top 5 albums, including their breakout 2014 debut “Crazy Life,” which hit #1 on iTunes Country chart and #4 overall following their victory on NBC’s ‘The Sing-Off.’ To date, they’ve sold more than 350,000 albums worldwide, including 100-million career audio streams, and 291-million views on YouTube.
Come to Five Flags Center on April 24 for HOME FREE’s DIVE BAR SAINTS: WORLD TOUR, which promises to be a perfect evening of upbeat Nashville-dipped pop hits, country and western standards, incredible harmony, and quick-witted humor.
Ticket Prices*: $19.50, $29.50, $39.50
Get tickets at the Five Flags Center Box Office (and avoid ticket fees) from 10 AM-5PM, M-Fr. (563)-589-4258 or online at FiveFlagsCenter.com or Ticetmaster.com.
Music on Main Street: 10 of Soul
Friday, August 14 @ 5 PM
Town Clock Plaza
Formerly known as Dubuque… And All That Jazz!, Dubuque Main Street presents Music on Main Street. This high-energy 10(ish)-piece band brings to the stage a dynamic range of classic tunes from the soul, funk, and blues genres, as well as a few funky arrangements of our own! Featuring FIVE versatile vocalists, a tight rhythm section, and a four-piece horn section, this band has made it their sole (or SOUL) mission to entertain their audiences to the fullest. Free. musiconmainstreet.org.
Brothers Osborne
Friday, August 14, 7 PM
Back Waters Stage, Q Casino
Top Hits Include: “Stay a Little Longer,” “Shoot Me Straight” and “It Ain’t My Fault”
Two sons from a working-class family, John and TJ Osborne grew up in a small, Maryland water town writing and playing songs for friends and family in their father’s shed. John moved to Nashville first to play in other bands and two years later, TJ joined him. It was then they formed Brothers Osborne as a duo that blends equal parts country and rock into one of the freshest, most identifiable sounds to come out of Nashville in recent years. The singer/songwriter siblings are three-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year winners in addition to being named ACM Vocal Duo of the Year twice. Overall Brothers Osborne have collected four CMA and five ACM trophies including Video of the Year wins for their Top 10 GRAMMY-nominated Platinum single “It Ain’t My Fault”.
Brothers Osborne’s debut album PAWN SHOP was released January 2016 and has been certified Gold by the RIAA. PAWN SHOP features three GRAMMY-nominated tracks including “It Ain’t My Fault,” the Platinum Certified No. 1 smash hit “Stay A Little Longer,” as well as Top 25 hit “21 Summer.” Their sophomore album, PORT SAINT JOE, was nominated for Best Country Album at the 61st GRAMMY Awards and features the Top 40 GRAMMY-nominated singles “Shoot Me Straight” as well as “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You).” Brothers Osborne has previously toured with Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and more. In 2019 the duo embarked on a Headlining World Tour which hit over 40 markets including London, Toronto, New York and Los Angeles. The tour also included three sold-out nights at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville which were recorded for their album, Live At The Ryman. Brothers Osborne is currently working on their third studio album.
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 2 at 10 AM. Event held rain or shine. Tickets are not refundable. Ticket prices and lineup subject to change.
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Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: August 15 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: August 15 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Galena Brew Fest
Saturday, August 15 @ 1–4 PM
Chestnut Mountain Resort (Galena, IL)
The 2nd Annual Galena Brew Fest features local and regional beer, wine, and spirits, on-site restaurant, lodging, activities and music. Ages 21+. Proceeds benefit Galena ARC. $30 Advance; $35 door; $5 designated driver. 8700 W Chestnut Rd, Galena, IL. galenaarc.org/galena-brew-fest.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: August 16–September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: August 20 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Virtual ArchiTREK Tour: Terra Cotta
August 20 @ 6 PM
Online: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MEJsjikvRMy6F0qv9IPjtQ
Join Heritage Works and the Dubuque Museum of Art on Zoom for a virtual presentation and discussion covering terra cotta in architectural design. Free.
Food Truck Fridays
Garrett Hillary: Friday, August 21 @ 11 AM–1 PM
Joie Wails Duo: Friday, September 11 @ 11 AM–1 PM
Washington Park (6th–7th and Locust st)
We are a go for launch! Travel Dubuque sponsored Food Truck Fridays is back for the summer, serving up great to-go eats on Fridays: July 10, Aug. 21, and Sept. 11. Because of social-distancing concerns, there will be no dedicated seating for the event as people are encouraged to take the food to-go and eat it elsewhere. But you can pull up a spot on the grass if you like to bring a chair because there will still be live music provided by 365ink at each event. The is no on-site restrooms or sanitation. August music is by Garrett Hillary and September welcomes the Joie Wails Duo. TravelDubuque.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: August 22 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: August 22 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Radio Dubuque . Dubuque Jaycees Fireworks on Mississippi
Rescheduled to Saturday, August 22
A.y. McDonald Park
The Annual July 3rd Radio Dubuque/ Dubuque Jaycees Air Show and Fireworks has been moved due to the Covid 19 thing to Saturday, August 22nd.
Radio Dubuque’s Perry Mason, who has long been the organizer of this amazing Tri-State celebration, is working with the Dubuque Jaycees, the City of Dubuque and others to make sure that we have a celebration this year. The decision was made to move the event to the August 2nd date as there are many moving parts to this event and many people are involved to make such a celebration happen.
The Army Parachute Team the Golden Knights will be here and making jumps throughout the Tri-state area. Mason is checking schedules to include the Air Force, Navy and Marines aircraft, as the show, which is dedicated to the men and woman of the Armed Forces will also have special meaning with all that has taken place this year. The show will conclude with the largest fireworks display in the area. More information will be released as the date approaches.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: August 23–September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
MOPAR Car Show
Sunday, August 23 @ 8 AM–4 PM
Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Classic and modern MOPAR car show in the Upper Midwest with over 300 great cars with proceeds benefiting charities. Hosted by Mighty Mississippi Mopars. mightymississippimopars.com.
Dubuque Fireworks and Air Show Spectacular
Saturday, August 22
AY McDonald Park
Rescheduled from July 3. It’s only the biggest and best fireworks display for hundreds of miles around! Located in the Hawthorne Street area by A.Y. McDonald Park, you’ll want to get there early for the best spots. Bring blankets, chairs and coolers and sit back for an amazing air show in the early evening followed by a stunning fireworks display set to music at about 9:45 p.m. fireworks.radiodubuque.com.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: August 27 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Puttzin’ Around Downtown
Friday, August 28 @ Noon–7 PM
Various Locations in Downtown Dubuque
Bring your putter and some friends for a mini golf adventure by visiting 18 mini-golf holes throughout downtown businesses. Local businesses sponsor creative holes, and everyone has a great time. The 19th Hole Party wraps up the event, starting at 4:30 p.m. downtowndubuque.org.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: August 29 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: August 29 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: August 30–September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Blackberry Smoke
Sunday, August 30 @ 8 PM
Five Flags Center
Pigeonholing Blackberry Smoke has never been easy. Since emerging from Atlanta in the early ‘00s, the quintet—vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner, drummer Brit Turner and keyboardist Brandon Still—has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. This fluidity has paid off handsomely, in the form of two Billboard chart-topping country albums, 2015’s “Holding All the Roses” and 2016’s “Like an Arrow.” For good measure, the latter also topped Billboard’s Americana/Folk album chart. Their latest full-length release, 2018’s “Find a Light,” debuted as the best-selling Country and Americana/Folk album in the country, entered at #3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #2 on the Billboard Americana/Folk Albums chart. Blackberry Smoke’s special new EP, “Live from Capricorn Sound Studios,” will be released June 19 with a portion of all proceeds going to the Recording Academy’s MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Recorded earlier this year at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, GA, the project consists of six new versions of songs that have special ties to the historic studio and town and will be released as a lead up to the band’s anticipated “Spirit of the South Tour.” $34.50-$39.50. 405 Main St. 563-589-4258. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
DCEC Spring Fling Fundraiser
Tuesday, September 1 @ 5:30 PM
Diamond Jo Casino
Rescheduled from April 9. Dubuque County Early Childhood (DCEC) will be hosting their third annual Spring Fling fundraiser themed “Help Build Our Children’s Bright Future.” The evening will include dinner, live/silent auctions, and entertainment. Dick Gregory and Gary Dolphin will be the emcees and a special appearance by University of Dubuque Preschool Children. DCEC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families with young children. DCEC provides services in the community geared toward children age birth to five who are at risk. All event proceeds will support continued and expanded early childhood services and collaborative efforts in Dubuque County. $50. 563-588-1620. tinyurl.com/sxadwml.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: September 3 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: September 5 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: September 5 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Miners Ball
Saturday, September 5 @ 5–10 PM
UW-Platteville Ullsvik Hall Velzy Commons (Platteville, WI)
Rescheduled from April 18. This formal event for couples of all ages invites everyone passionate about the history of Platteville to dress up, to enjoy a great dinner, and to swing to the music of a Big Band orchestra— just like generations of young engineers in training did starting back in 1926. This second annual expression of Platteville pride is a fundraiser for The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums. Unlike the Miners Ball of the early 20th century, all community members are invited! Described by some couples as a prom for grown-ups, the Miners Ball is a contemporary expression of a longstanding Platteville tradition. This year’s musical guest will be the full Ken Kilian Classic Big Band. RSVP by April 3. $50 for social, dinner and dance; $10 dance only. 608-348-3301. mining.jamison.museum.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: September 6, September 20, and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: September 10 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Millwork Night Market
Thursdays: September 10 and October 8 @ 5–8 PM
7th–9th and Jackson St
Visit the online vendor directory to inquire about pre-ordering. Enter at 9th St. No public seating, live music, or alcohol sales. MillworkNightMarket.com.
Jackson County Pro Rodeo
September 10-12
Bellevue Horsemens Club (Bellevue, IA)
Horse and bull riding, barrel racing, plus kids games, food, music, mechanical bull and more! 25125-297th Ave, Bellevue, IA. BellevueRodeo.com.
Food Truck Fridays
Joie Wails Duo: Friday, September 11 @ 11 AM–1 PM
Washington Park (6th–7th and Locust st)
We are a go for launch! Travel Dubuque sponsored Food Truck Fridays is back for the summer, serving up great to-go eats on Fridays: July 10, Aug. 21, and Sept. 11. Because of social-distancing concerns, there will be no dedicated seating for the event as people are encouraged to take the food to-go and eat it elsewhere. But you can pull up a spot on the grass if you like to bring a chair because there will still be live music provided by 365ink at each event. The is no on-site restrooms or sanitation. September welcomes the Joie Wails Duo. TravelDubuque.com.
Jackson County Pro Rodeo
September 11-12
Bellevue Horsemens Club (Bellevue, IA)
Horse and bull riding, barrel racing, plus kids games, food, music, mechanical bull and more! 25125-297th Ave, Bellevue, IA. BellevueRodeo.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: September 12 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: September 12 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Jackson County Pro Rodeo
September 12
Bellevue Horsemens Club (Bellevue, IA)
Horse and bull riding, barrel racing, plus kids games, food, music, mechanical bull and more! 25125-297th Ave, Bellevue, IA. BellevueRodeo.com.
Heroes For History Stair Challenge
September 12
Downtown Galena, IL
The Heroes for History Stair Challenge is a 5K competitive run/fun walk with Galena’s iconic Green Street stairs as the major obstacle on the event route. The event commemorates the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and also honors the brave, selfless men and women who protect us every day. Net proceeds will be split between the Historical Society and local first responder agencies. galenahistory.org.
Brantley Gilbert
Saturday, September 12, 7 PM
Back Waters Stage, Q Casino
Top Hits Include: “Bottoms Up,” “One Hell of an Amen” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do”
Brantley Gilbert lives in Jefferson, Georgia rather than – like so many country stars — Nashville. It’s not that he’s not serious about his music, or his career, but somethings run deeper. Or as he sings in “Grown Ass Man” from his platinum Just As I Am, “I got a home.” That home is rich with life, truth, friends, history – and those are the raw materials that have made Gilbert one of only four country artists with back-to-back platinum certified albums.
For Gilbert, who won the 2014 American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for Just As I Am, every album is another chapter in the life the unrepentant good ole boy has led. Whether it’s raising hell, standing tall or bottoming out, Gilbert’s truth speaks to the heart of blue collar life in the 21st century: hard working, fun loving and deeply committed to the people he loves.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 4 at 10 AM. Event held rain or shine. Tickets are not refundable. Ticket prices and lineup subject to change.
Visit qcasinoandhotel.com.
Catfish Cooley’s Nitro Comedy Tour
Saturday, September 12, 8 PM
Five Flags Theater
Rescheduled from April 18. Dubuque area comedy fans will be in for a Southern-fried treat this April when Five Flags Center plays host to Catfish Cooley’s NITRO COMEDY TOUR, the craziest comedy show in America. The show is produced by Bang Productions and features Andrew Conn with DJ Slim McGraw and is hosted by Gerard Haran. The NITRO COMEDY TOUR is produced by John Edmonds Kozma.
Comedian Catfish Cooley brings high energy comedy to his southern following with a punch. Don’t judge a book by its cover – he’s not just a guy drinking hot sauce and chugging whiskey, he’s a real storyteller with a positive message. He has more than three million fans across multiple social media platforms. Catfish Cooley’s NITRO COMEDY TOUR entertains these fans all over the country. Cooley has been featured on Tosh.0 and draws comparisons to Larry the Cable Guy as the happiest redneck SOB you ever did meet!
Cooley will be joined by comedian Andrew Conn, a Kentucky native, who recently started dominating the stage with his playful personality and comical facial expressions. Conn experienced a defining moment in his career when the NITRO COMEDY TOUR sold out the 2,500-seat Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa, OK. The crowd quickly recognized him as a rising superstar in comedy who resembles a redneck Jim Carrey. When Andrew isn’t busy sharing his offbeat, true-life experiences center stage, he’s sharing his comedic journey through unfiltered videos that are sure to make you laugh. Keep an eye out for Andrew Conn because he’s the next big star in comedy.
Dee Jay Slim McGraw was bred on music that’s slow roasted and deep fried like his Southern roots! Slim has opened for country stars Brett Eldredge, Lee Brice, Randy Houser, Dylan Scott, and shared the stage with the likes of The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Nelly, and Flo Rida, among others. In Nashville, you can find him on Broadway playing at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar, Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge, and Florida Georgia Line’s FGL House. Back home in Charlotte, the non-stop DJ is a resident at Whisky River, owned by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, Junior. He was recently honored to perform at Dale Junior’s retirement party alongside Kid Rock, Cole Swindell, and Billy Currington.
Gerard Haran is a rising star in the New York City comedy scene, as well as a former minor league baseball player. Gerard is one of his kind – like a chubby, bearded unicorn…or something.
Ticket Prices: $23.00-$33.00*
Get tickets at the Five Flags Center Box Office (and avoid ticket fees) from 10 AM-5PM, M-Fr. (563)-589-4258 or online at FiveFlagsCenter.com or Ticetmaster.com.
Children’s Party
Sunday, September 13 @ 11 AM–2 PM
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Kids can mingle with favorite characters from books, movies, and TV during our annual Children’s Spring Party. Volunteers from the Dubuque Senior High School cheerleading squad, will be costumed as popular characters such as Dora the Explorer and Elmo. Earny the Eagle and volunteers from MidWest One will be on hand to pass out free balloons. A Dubuque city fire truck and police car and a Paramount ambulance will be open for tours in the Visitor Center parking lot. Plus, a Mercy Medical Center helicopter will make an appearance! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. $1. 3800 Arboretum Dr. 563-556-2100. dubuquearboretum.net.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: September 17 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: September 19 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: September 19 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays: September 20 and October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: September 24 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Insane Clown Posse – Wicked Clowns from Outer Space 2 Tour
Thursday, September 24, 7 PM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from April 30. Insane Clown Posse, the pioneers of horrorcore hip hop, will perform in Dubuque for the very first time when they take the stage at the Five Flags Center on Thursday, September 24.
Founded in Detroit in 1989, the Insane Clown Posse, or ICP, quickly found an audience for their unique style of hip hop, called “horrorcore,” that blends supernatural and horror-themed lyrics with traditional hip hop beats. The group, comprised of founding members Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J, have released more than fifty albums and collaborated with artists ranging from Three 6 Mafia to Vanilla Ice to Jack White.
In addition to their music, Insane Clown Posse, has also developed fans through other ventures, including producing and starring in a pair of feature films: “Big Money Hustlas” and “Big Money Rustlas.” They have also ventured into professional wrestling, contributing music to albums released by both the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling in the late 1990s. ICP eventually formed its own wrestling promotion, dubbed Juggalo Championship Wrestling.
Fans of the group are known as “Juggalos.” According to the group, Juggalos come from all walks of life and often consider themselves a family. ICP live performances are typically marked by attending Juggalos spraying bottles of Faygo-brand soda at the stage. The annual festival for ICP fans, the “Gathering of the Juggalos,” has drawn as many as 20,000 attendees. Rappers such as Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube, and MC Hammer have all performed at various “Gatherings” since the year 2000.
Advance Ticket Price: $35.00*
Day of Show: $40.00*
Get tickets at the Five Flags Center Box Office (and avoid ticket fees) from 10 AM-5PM, M-Fr. (563)-589-4258 or online at FiveFlagsCenter.com or Ticetmaster.com.
Beatles vs. Stones
Friday, September 25 @ 7:30 PM
Five Flags Theater
Rescheduled from March 14 and May 21. Originally booked as In My Life: A Musical Theater Tribute to The Beatles, the Beatles vs. Stones show will be held on September 25 at the Five Flags Theater. The two greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time face off in Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the country’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles’ career. They engage in a musical “showdown” of the hits against premier Stones tribute band Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show, who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the bad boys of the British Invasion. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: September 26 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September 26: September 26 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays: October 3–31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Cemetery Walk
September 26 and 27 @ 2–4:30 PM
Greenwood Cemetery (Galena, IL)
Rescheduled from June 13 and 14. Performers will explore the lives of past residents, sharing stories that shine a light on the people who made our region what it is today. Shows start every 20 minutes. Cemetery Walk is one of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s major fundraising events. A team of researchers, actors and supporters put countless hours of preparation into each year’s Walk to create a remarkable experience. Writer and Director Ronn Toebaas relies heavily on research by local librarian Scott Wolfe and Historical Society Board Member Kris Chapman to find the facts behind the people who are portrayed in each Walk. Proceeds go to the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s mission to preserve the stories of our region. 815-777-9129. galenahistory.org.
Tour Of Historic Galena Homes
September 26 and 27
Various Locations in Galena, IL
Every year, roughly a half dozen property owners offer up their homes for touring, giving lovers of history, quality American workmanship and even quirky ingenuity the opportunity to see why Galena’s 19th century architecture and interiors are second to none. Proceeds benefit the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society. 815-777-9131. galenahistory.org.
Cemetery Walk
September 27 @ 2–4:30 PM
Greenwood Cemetery (Galena, IL)
Rescheduled from June 13 and 14. Performers will explore the lives of past residents, sharing stories that shine a light on the people who made our region what it is today. Shows start every 20 minutes. Cemetery Walk is one of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s major fundraising events. A team of researchers, actors and supporters put countless hours of preparation into each year’s Walk to create a remarkable experience. Writer and Director Ronn Toebaas relies heavily on research by local librarian Scott Wolfe and Historical Society Board Member Kris Chapman to find the facts behind the people who are portrayed in each Walk. Proceeds go to the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s mission to preserve the stories of our region. 815-777-9129. galenahistory.org.
Tour Of Historic Galena Homes
September 27
Various Locations in Galena, IL
Every year, roughly a half dozen property owners offer up their homes for touring, giving lovers of history, quality American workmanship and even quirky ingenuity the opportunity to see why Galena’s 19th century architecture and interiors are second to none. Proceeds benefit the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society. 815-777-9131. galenahistory.org.
Cruisin’ Thursdays Car Show
Thursdays through October 1: October 1 @ 4:30–9:30 PM
Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL
All ages of vehicles are welcome. Enjoy live music and browse through the cars. Food and beverages available on the outdoor patios. facebook.com/EastDubuqueCarShow.
Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame
Thursday, October 1 @ 6 PM
Diamond Jo Casino
Rescheduled from June 18. Junior Achievement of the Heartland will honor area business leaders for their contributions to the local community. Individuals are selected for their entrepreneurial achievements and their adherence to the highest moral and ethical principles, as well as their demonstrated civic responsibility and community involvement. Cocktails and reception at 6 p.m. and dinner and Induction at 7 p.m. $80. 563-845-0545. jaheartland.org.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: October 3 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays: October 3–31: October 3 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Ashley McBryde
Sunday, October 4 @ 7 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Dubbed by NPR as “country music’s most exciting new country voice,” Ashley McBryde fearlessly lays it all on the line, and it’s that honest all-in approach that has led to The New York Times critic Jon Caramanica to opine that “the still beauty in her singing is impressive, but her easeful storytelling feels practically radical.” McBryde’s album showcases an artistic vision that proves her to be one of the genre’s keenest working storytellers, bringing unwavering honesty back into a pop-preoccupied genre. She’s been described as a combination of Bonnie Raitt, Lzzy Hale, and Loretta Lynn, and that’s not wrong: McBryde isn’t afraid to tell the truth, get raw and real and use the spirits of country, folk and rock when it serves her greater purpose. At three, she’d secretly pluck her father’s guitar like an upright bass, and after about the 17th time being caught, her father bought her a guitar of her own. When she was twelve, she played her very first composition for her parents and grandparents. Her first EP, the self-released 2016 Jalopies and Expensive Guitars was just a taste of what McBryde could do, and, on her full-length debut, she melds her songwriting chops with the vision of producer Jay Joyce, peppering her tales with a touch of guitar-driven rock fury – but offering plenty of room for her emotive, vulnerable twang to move softly through songs like “Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” which was written the morning that Guy Clark passed away. McBryde indeed played “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” at her Opry debut, and still performs it on stage to crowds that now sing along. Opening for Ashley is Adam Hambrick. As the son of a Baptist pastor, Adam’s musical roots are in the church, singing hymns with his family. They are in the country and bluegrass standards that his grandparents love, and they are in the pop hits that defined the 90s and 2000s. These are the influences that have guided Adam to write songs that have been recorded by Justin Moore, Miranda Lambert, Eli Young Band, Dan + Shay and more. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4758. moonbarrocks.com.
Millwork Night Market
Thursday, October 8 @ 5–8 PM
7th–9th and Jackson St
Visit the online vendor directory to inquire about pre-ordering. Enter at 9th St. No public seating, live music, or alcohol sales. MillworkNightMarket.com.
Colin Mochrie (of “Whose Line Is It Anyway”) Presents HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis
Thursday, October 8, 7 PM
Five Flags Theater
Rescheduled from February 27. From the brilliant minds of improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci comes a brand new, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, side-splitting show. Hypnosis and Improv — two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, sceptics and everything in between for decades worldwide – come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience – HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. Twenty random volunteers from the audience will be put under hypnosis (the process of which is a show in its own right), their inhibitions evaporated and their minds no longer their own. The four or five best are left on stage when one of the world’s leading improvisers enters! Colin Mochrie (of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) will initiate and manipulate those under hypnosis himself and turn the show into an improv extravaganza! In the hands of two masters, and solely crafted from the audience’s uninhibited subconscious, this will be an entirely original and completely unforgettable show, for who knows where the unconscious mind will go.What can possibly go wrong?Come and see for yourself! Tickets for the theater show range from $29-$69 plus fees and can be purchased at the Five Flags Box office to avoid Ticketmaster fees or online at ticketmaster.com or FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Cole Swindell’s “Down to Earth” Tour
Thursday, October 8, 7 PM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from March 26. Country music chart-topper Cole Swindell will bring his “Down to Earth” tour to Five Flags Center on Thursday, March 26, marking the Georgia native’s first visit to Dubuque. The show features special guests Hardy and Trea Landon.
Swindell’s began his music career as a songwriter, penning hits for Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, and Florida Georgia Line. He stepped out on his own in 2013, when he independently released his debut single “Chillin’ It.” “Chillin’ It” was a crossover hit , not only topping Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, but also reaching the Top 30 of the publication’s pop chart.
Swindell followed up that success with the release of his self-titled debut LP in early 2014. The disc was pushed to platinum certification by a string of additional hit singles, including two Country Airplay chart-toppers: “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight” and “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey.”
Swindell’s subsequent releases have also found their way to the top of the charts, with nine of his singles reaching the #1 or #2 position on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Swindell was also named the New Artist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music at its annual awards in 2015, and received a nomination for a similar award from the County Music Association.
Swindell will be joined a pair of rising country singers. Hardy released his debut album “Hixtape, Vol. 1” this past September and his debut single, “Rednecker,” has already moved into the Top 30 of both Billboard’s Country and Country Airplay charts. Meanwhile, Trea Landon is currently developing a following online and through his live shows. He’s toured with the likes of Luke Combs and Riley Green and has more than 200,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, where he’s been featured on the “New Boots” and “New Music Nashville” playlists.
Ticket Prices: $37.50-$57.50*
Get tickets at the Five Flags Center Box Office (and avoid ticket fees) from 10 AM-5PM, M-Fr. (563)-589-4258 or online at FiveFlagsCenter.com or Ticetmaster.com.
Air Supply
Friday, October 9, 7:30 PM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from March 27. For the first time in nearly 38 years, legendary pop group AIR SUPPLY will return to the Five Flags Center! AIR SUPPLY formed in 1975 when Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met during rehearsals for a stage production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Australia. After mild success in Australia in the late 1970s, the group broke out in the United States in 1980 with the release of their album ‘Lost in Love,’ which sold more than three million copies. They followed that up with two more platinum albums – 1981’s ‘The One That You Love’ and 1982’s ‘Now and Forever’ – plus their gold-certified self-titled effort in 1985.
AIR SUPPLY was one of the most successful groups of the early 1980s on the singles charts. They hit #1 in 1981 with “The One That You Love” and reached the Billboard Top 10 more than a half-dozen other times, with signature songs like “All Out of Love,” “Lost in Love,” “Even the Nights are Better,” and “Making Love Out of Nothing At All.” In addition, the group reached the Top 40 of the Adult Contemporary chart fifteen times, most recently in 2010 with both “Dance with Me” and “Faith in Love.”
AIR SUPPLY last graced the Five Flags Center stage in July of 1982, while supporting “The One That You Love.” That show followed another Five Flags performance by the group just ten months earlier. The two shows drew a combined crowd of more than 6,600 people!
Ticket Prices: $98.00 – $42.00*
VIP “Lost in Love Experience:” $179.00*
Get tickets at the Five Flags Center Box Office (and avoid ticket fees) from 10 AM-5PM, M-Fr. (563)-589-4258 or online at FiveFlagsCenter.com or Ticetmaster.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: October 10 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays: October 3–31: October 10 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Midwest Spring Jam with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Twista, and Do or Die
Saturday, October 10, 8 PM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from March 14. Five Flags Center’s next hip hop showcase, “Midwest Spring Jam,” will feature a trio of popular Midwestern acts. Headliner Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be joined by guests Twista and Do or Die. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has been ranked among the greatest rap groups of all time. The Cleveland-based quintet debuted in 1994, shortly after Eazy-E signed them. The following year, they released their breakout album, “E. 1999 Eternal,” which topped the Billboard albums chart. The album contained the hits “1st of tha Month,” “East 1999,” and “Tha Crossroads,” which would become the group’s best-performing single. It topped Billboard’s Hot 100, Rap, and R&B charts in the summer of 1996. Twista has been one of the pre-eminent names in the Chicago hip hop scene for more than a quarter-century. His breakout came in 2004 with the release of his album “Kamikaze.” The disc’s lead single, “Slow Jamz,” was a collaboration with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx that hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the first #1 for all three artists. Twista followed “Slow Jamz” up with his second Top 10 hit, “Overnight Celebrity,” which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Solo Rap Performance. Fellow Chicagoans Do or Die are also longtime veterans of that city’s hip hop landscape. Their first mainstream success came in 1996, when their debut single “Po Pimp” reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 while topping the publication’s Rap chart. Ticket Prices: $29.00-$69.00* Get tickets at the Five Flags Center Box Office (and avoid ticket fees) from 10 AM-5PM, M-Fr. (563)-589-4258 or online at FiveFlagsCenter.com or Ticetmaster.com.
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sunday, October 11 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club, Galena, IL
Fresh produce, plants, free-range and antibiotic-free meat, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. facebook.com/TheTerritoryFarmersMarket.
Meeting Alzheimer’s: The Art and Science of Creative Dementia Caregiving
October 14 and 15 @ 9 AM–3 PM
Sinsinawa Mound (Sinsinawa, WI)
Rescheduled from May 6–7. If you have a loved one with dementia, Healing Moments and Sinsinawa Mound want to help by offering informative, inspiring, and Hope-filled caregiver education. 585 County Rd Z, Sinsinawa, WI. 608-748-4411. sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: October 17 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays: October 3–31: October 17 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Waxahatchee
October 17 @ 8 PM
Codfish Hollow Barn (Maquoketa, IA)
Doors at 6 p.m. $20–$25. 5013 288th Ave, Maquoketa, IA. codfishhollowbarnstormers.com.
The Other Side of the Anvil
October 17 and 18
Stillman Mansion (Galena, IL)
Six forging stations—complete with forge, anvil, vise and tools—will be fired up and skilled regional blacksmiths will provide hands-on instruction for visitors. In addition, there will be traditional broom tying demonstrations. Attendees can visit with members of the Historic Indian Agency House of Portage, Wisc. This is a museum dedicated to the work and lives of John and Juliette Kinzie, an Indian agent and his wife who worked with the Ho-Chunk tribe at the site during the 1830s. Food and beverages, live music, and a bake sale will be available. Hosted by Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s Old Blacksmith Shop in partnership with the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association. Free. 513 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL. 815-777-9129. galenahistory.org.
The Other Side of the Anvil
October 18
Stillman Mansion (Galena, IL)
Six forging stations—complete with forge, anvil, vise and tools—will be fired up and skilled regional blacksmiths will provide hands-on instruction for visitors. In addition, there will be traditional broom tying demonstrations. Attendees can visit with members of the Historic Indian Agency House of Portage, Wisc. This is a museum dedicated to the work and lives of John and Juliette Kinzie, an Indian agent and his wife who worked with the Ho-Chunk tribe at the site during the 1830s. Food and beverages, live music, and a bake sale will be available. Hosted by Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s Old Blacksmith Shop in partnership with the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association. Free. 513 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL. 815-777-9129. galenahistory.org.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: October 24 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays: October 3–31: October 24 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Russian Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake
October 24 @ 7 PM
Five Flags Center
The Russian Ballet Theatre is pleased to present a breathtaking new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. The production features all of the splendor which has mesmerized ballet audiences for over a century, plus a bit more. It delights with new, as well as time-honored, Russian traditions. Gorgeously detailed hand-painted sets and added choreography accent the production. Radiant costumes following designs originally envisioned by the great theater masters further enlighten the performance. Choreographer Nadezhda Kalinina (Mariinsky Theatre, Omsk State Music Theatre, Teatro Lirico) lovingly retouches the oldest St. Petersburg version of the ballet. With a new prologue, she offers an explanation for the wrath of evil sorcerer Rothbart, undoubtedly leaving the audience flushed with emotion. Equally fascinating is the work of young, accomplished designer Sergei Novikov (Mariinsky Theatre, Omsk State Music Theatre, St. Petersburg State Music Hall Theatre) who has perfected not only exquisite new sets but also 150 gorgeous costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless ballet. Irina Strukova’s grand artistry perfects this already magnificent production. The award-winning Strukova, known for her film makeup creations (Netflix, HBO, Crazy Rich Asians), has created hair designs and special effects makeup that together with the dazzling costumes, further enlighten this whimsical fantasy. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. fiveflagscenter.com.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 31: October 31 @ 7 AM–Noon
123 Commerce St, Galena, IL
The perfect place to acquire local food and other locally-made items from Jo Daviess County. You can find produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, beef and pork, and coffee, soaps and facemasks. Buy direct from organic and non-GMO farms located in Jo Davies County. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays: October 3–31: October 31 @ 8 AM–Noon
13th and Iowa Street
Iowa’s oldest open-air market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown produce, baked goods, bedding and house plants, wine, arts and crafts, prepared food, and much more. 563-588-4400. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Lee Brice
Thursday, November 12 @ 7 PM
Five Flags Arena
Rescheduled from May 7. Brice was one most successful country artists of the past decade. Since releasing his debut album in 2010, Brice has been a nearly constant presence on country radio and online streaming services. He has piled up more than 14 million RIAA-certified sales and streams, including nearing three billion spins on Pandora, making him one of the streaming service’s most-played country artists of all time. In fact, Pandora inducted Brice into its “Billionaires Club” in June of 2018, making him only the second country artist the honor. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA award nominee, and a double ACM award winner. He’s taken six radio singles to Number One: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Don’t Dance,” “Drinking Class,” and “Rumor.” He’s also performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s Today, ABC’s The Bachelor, NBC’s The Voice, and FOX’s coverage of the 2018 Miss USA pageant. As a songwriter, Brice’s tunes have been recorded by the likes of Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, and Kenny Chesney. He co-wrote Garth Brooks’ most recent #1 song, “More Than a Memory,” which was the first song to ever debut at the top of Billboard’s Hot Country chart. He also penned the Eli Young Band’s “Crazy Girl,” which Billboard ranked as 2011’s top country song. $33–$77. 405 Main St. 563-589-4254. fiveflagscenter.com.
Black Stone Cherry
Friday, November 13 @ 8 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Rescheduled from April 10. For 17 years, Black Stone Cherry has put forth a new vicious breed of Southern rock, injecting youthful vitality and a myriad of fresh new influences into the beloved American rock tradition. To date, the band has released five critically acclaimed albums, and one well-received blues EP. Black Stone Cherry has also rocked 12,000-cap arena shows, topped the UK charts, and shared the stage with a diverse roster of superstars, including Def Leppard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Mötorhead, and ZZ Top. Black Stone Cherry came together in 2001 in Edmonton, Kentucky, eventually coalescing around the lineup of Chris Robertson, vocals and guitar; Ben Wells, guitar and vocals; Jon Lawhon, bass and vocals; and John Fred Young, drums. Their sixth album, Family Tree, is a modern and meaty blues-based rock album, with unexpected sonic twists like punchy horn sections, barrelhouse pianos, Southern gospel organ, atmospheric synthesizer passages, and forays into funk and country. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4758. moonbarrocks.com.
Mitchell Tenpenny
November 20 @ 8 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Powerhouse vocalist Mitchell Tenpenny has fueled an undeniable breakout story with his Double Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drunk Me,” from his debut album Telling All My Secrets. In 2019, Mitchell was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards and Breakthrough Video for “Drunk Me” at the CMT Music Awards and was dubbed one of MusicRow’s Next Big Thing honorees and The Tennessean’s Next Nashville Stars for 2019. An authentic, fearless songwriter and performer, Mitchell has toured with such stars as Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Maren Morris, Jake Owen, Brett Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Dustin Lynch. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4758. moonbarrocks.com.
19th Annual Attitude of Gratitude
Saturday, November 21 @ 4:30 PM
Grand River Center
The 19th annual “Attitude of Gratitude” is the largest fundraiser for Opening Doors and features entertainment, a plated dinner, auction, raffle and an inspiring story from a resident who achieved success through our programs. Doors at 4:30 p.m.; program and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities available. Opening Doors operates Teresa Shelter, Maria House and a permanent supportive housing program at Francis Apartments. All proceeds benefit women and children who have experienced homelessness. $75/person. 500 Bell St. 563-582-7480. OpeningDoorsDBQ.org/AOG.
Morgan Evans
Friday, December 11 @ 8 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Rescheduled from April 14. When Australian singer/songwriter Morgan Evans released his self-titled debut album in 2014, it was the culmination of a musical journey that began when he started his first band at the age of 13. It’s a journey that has seen the country-rocker tour with superstars like Taylor Swift and Alan Jackson, play to over 50,000 people in Nashville at the world’s biggest country music festival and build a large, devoted following as he’s played the length and breadth of his native land and across the USA. In 2013, after releasing two hit EPs that yielded three #1 singles, Morgan was named New Oz Artist of the Year at the CMC Music Awards followed by four more trophies over the next two years, including back-to-back Male Oz Artist of the Year awards. In 2015 Evans was awarded the prestigious CMA Global Artist Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievement by an international country star in furthering the popularity of country music in their home country. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4758. moonbarrocks.com.
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party
February 20 @ 3 and 7 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Rescheduled from March 21, 2020. The “Winter Dance Party” re-creates the final tour of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, the three legendary artists who died in a plane crash on Feb. 3, 1959. Each live performance includes more than two hours of unbridled entertainment featuring the artists’ hit songs of the 1950’s, including “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh, Boy,” “Rave On,” “La Bamba,” “Chantilly Lace” and many more. Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the U.S. touring version of the London/Broadway hit musical “Buddy – the Buddy Holly Story,” performs as Buddy Holly, with Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens and Linwood Sasser as the Big Bopper. The artists will be joined on-stage by an energetic four-piece band that features the guitar, drums, stand-up bass and saxophone, the latter being played by Grammy Award-winning saxophone player Mike Acosta. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4758. moonbarrocks.com.
Rob Schneider
February 26 @ 7 and 9:30 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Rescheduled from April 17, 2020. A household name and a bona-fide comedy star, Rob Schneider is well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting and has become one of the most popular touring acts in comedy. Schneider created and stars in the Netflix docu-series Real Rob, which focuses on the day-to-day hijinks of Rob’s life. The series marks the first time any actor has ever written, produced, starred in, directed and financed an entire season of a television show. Schneider first came to prominence on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, along with his SNL friends Adam Sandler, Tim Meadows, and David Spade. He starred in some of the top comedy features of the past 20 years including Grown Ups, You Don’t Mess With The Zohan, Big Daddy, and The Waterboy. Rob also starred in the movie Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, which was the second highest grossing DVD in the US in 2000, along with The Hot Chick and The Animal. Rob is also a three-time Emmy winner as part of SNL’s writing staff. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4758. moonbarrocks.com.
Tape Face
March 27, 8 PM
Mississippi Moon Bar, Diamond Jo Casino
Rescheduled from September 26, 2020. Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. Viral sensation Tape Face has to be seen to be believed.
Tape Face, real name Sam Wills of New Zealand, gained national attention during his run in 2016 on America’s Got Talent as a season 11 finalist and again in 2019 on America’s Got Talent: The Champions. He has headlined two limited engagements at Bugsy’s Cabaret at Flamingo Las Vegas in 2017 and now a multi-year residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas. He uses no dialogue in his performance, stretching black electrical tape across his mouth. His show is a series of comedy bits and sleight-of-hand magic acts, often with audience members pulled to the stage and, has been a top draw on his world and U.S. tours.
This truly is comedy made for everyone, guests must be prepared to get involved and become heroes on stage, as they step inside a comedy world unlike any other. Visually stunning, heart-stopping, and hilarious, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and when it’s all over you’ll be completely speechless. Just like Tape Face.
Visit www.moonbarrocks.com for details and tickets.
Bob Saget
April 24 @ 7 and 9:30 PM
Diamond Jo Casino Mississippi Moon Bar
Known for his legendary work as an actor and stand-up comedian, Bob Saget debuted his comedy act over 30 years ago, touring the comedy circuits in Los Angeles. In 1987, his big break in show business came when he was cast as Danny Tanner in the ABC network’s television show, Full House. After eight seasons on the show, and nearly 10 seasons as the host of ABC’s, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Saget returned to the stand-up stage and has since become one of the most sought-after comedians in the industry. Saget wins over audiences by embracing his unconventional and provocative style, delivering unabashed, “blue” comedy while recounting tales from his personal life and storied career in the entertainment industry. 301 Bell St. 563-690-4758. moonbarrocks.com.
Nada Surf
April 26, 2021 @ 8 PM
Codfish Hollow Barn (Maquoketa, IA)
Doors at 8 p.m. $20. 5013 288th Ave, Maquoketa, IA. codfishhollowbarnstormers.com.
The Mavericks
May 22 @ 8 PM
Mississippi Moon Bar, Diamond Jo Casino
Rescheduled from July 17, 2020. The Mavericks – masters of country-Latin rock’n’roll, born in the rich cultural mix of Miami then tempered in Nashville’s country hothouse – rode high in the country and rock charts of the 1990s with culture-crossing hits like “What A Crying Shame” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.” Then, they conquered Europe with the titanic feel-good party classic “Dance The Night Away,” a 400,000-seller in the UK. Yet nothing lasts forever, and in 2004 The Mavericks went on hiatus while frontman, Raul Malo, explored new musical avenues.
But since a reunion in 2012, the band has re-established itself as one of the most exciting and joyfully entertaining acts on the touring and festival circuit across the planet. It’s a reputation based on their irrepressible mix of country, Tex-Mex, rockabilly, and Latino sounds plus, a riotously entertaining, world-renowned live show.
The Mavericks are true American originals, heirs to the great song-writing traditions of Cuba and Miami, and of Nashville, San Antonio, and Memphis. Now, on their 30th anniversary as a band, they’re back to remind the world why they’re so good.
Visit www.moonbarrocks.com for details and tickets.
TURNBUCKLE 3
June 5, 2021 @ Noon
Codfish Hollow Barn (Maquoketa, IA)
Doors at 11 a.m. $40–$45. 5013 288th Ave, Maquoketa, IA. codfishhollowbarnstormers.com.
