Prenzie Players Drink-Through of "The Comedy of Errors" for Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement 6:30-9 p.m., Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. $5 suggested donation. (563) 324-1410, mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org, midwestwritingcenter.org.
Solo Steppers (Square and round dances) 7:30-10 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 415 W. 53rd St., Davenport. $4.50; $4 members. (309) 441-5880, popqc.org.
Better Choices, Better Health 2-4:30 p.m., Center for Active Seniors Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Free. (563) 386-7477, awarren@casiseniors.org, casiseniors.org.
Manos: The Hands of Fate (Best of RiffTrax Live) (Film with comedy commentary) 7:30 p.m., Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport. $12.50. (563) 441-0242, ravemotionpictures.com.
Rock Island Township Candidates' Forum 6 p.m., Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Free. (309) 732-7323, rockislandlibrary.org.
Nutrition for Seniors, Marie Ludgate (Senior Day) 1:30 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Free. (563) 344-4175, info@bettendorflibrary.com, bettendorflibrary.com.
"Goddesses, Whores, Wives and Slaves" and "The White Goddess," Michael Rosenthal 7 p.m., Moline Commercial Club, 1530 5th Ave., Moline. Indepdent Scholar's Evening. Free. (309) 762-9202, themolinecommercialclub.com.
Randy Leasman (Live Lunch) Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333, feedback@rivermusicexperience.org, rivermusicexperience.org.
"Femmes Du 6eme Etage" (French Film Festival) 7 p.m., Olin Auditorium, Augustana College, 733 35th St., Rock Island. Free. (309) 794-7721, augustana.edu.
"Yellow Boat" (Drama) 7 p.m. today-Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Moline High School, 3600 Avenue of the Cities. $8; $6 students. (309) 743-8833, mhs.molineschools.org.
Tim Stop 8:30 p.m., The Doc's Inn, 985 Avenue of the Cities, Silvis. Free. (309) 281-1008, facebook.com/pages/The-Docs-Inn/255772544485773.
Jam session with John O'Meara and Friends 9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free. (563) 355-0655, info@muddys.info, themuddywaters.com.
Jazz Jam with The North Scott Jazz Combo 7-9 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333, feedback@rivermusicexperience.org, rivermusicexperience.org.
Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession. 1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel. 1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town. 1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).