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Photo: Paul Colletti / staff Space on the dance floor is at a premium as Angela Skipton and Shauna Sink swing each other around on Feb. 14, 2010, during the Valentine's Day event at Watch Tower Lodge, Black Hawk State Historic Site, Rock Island. This year's Valentine Indoor Music and Moonlight Outdoor Walk on the luminaria-lit trail will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Rock Island park. Admission is free.

Events

Feb. 9: "My Revolutionary Idea," Brian Ellis as Charles Darwin (convocation)

10:30 a.m., Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Free. augustana.edu.

Feb. 9: "Quarters One History," George Eaton (Arsenal Island Sesquicentennial History Break)

Noon-1 p.m., Caisson Room, Building 60, Rock Island Arsenal. Free; reservations required: (563) 355-6165, chiicaliinda@aol.com.

Feb. 9: Thursdays at the Figge

5-8 p.m., Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. 5:30-7: music by Lewis Knudsen. 7: "Illustrating Uncle Tom, Topsy, and Little Eva: How Children Learned About 'Race' and 'Place,'" Jo-Ann Morgan. Free with admission. (563) 326-7804, figgeart.org.

Feb. 9: Teen Un-Valentine's Day Party

5:30 p.m., Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Free. (309) 732-7323, rockislandlibrary.org.

Feb. 10: QC Heart Beats Health Fair

10 a.m.-2 p.m., lower level, Larson Center, Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, 801 Illini Drive, Silvis. Free. (309) 281-4290.

Feb. 10-12: Iowa/Illinois Regional Auto Show

10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. $7; 62 and older, $6; ages 7-12, $3; 6 and younger free; 12 and younger free Sunday with paying adult. (563) 388-6744, riverctr.com.

Feb. 10-12: Quad Cities Home Builders Show

Noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Rock Island. $7; $6 in advance; 16 and younger free with paid adult. (309) 788-5912, qccaexpocenter.com.

Feb. 11: "Thomas and Friends: Day of the Diesels" (KidToons film and activities)

9 a.m., Putnam Museum Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. $7; $10 for kids 2 and older; registration required: (563) 324-1933, ext. 242; putnam.org/GiantScreen.aspx.

Feb. 11: Valentine's chess event

9 a.m.-6 p.m., Gentlemen's Chess Club, 1101 W. 4th St., Davenport. $30; members, $25; women USCF members free. (563) 271-6657.

Feb. 11: Winter Fun Day

9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon, Iowa. Call to reserve equipment: (563) 328-3286.

Feb. 11-12: Eagle watch and Clock Tower tours

9:30-11 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m., Mississippi River Visitor Center, Locks and Dam 15, Arsenal Island. Free; reservations recommended: (309) 794-5338.

Feb. 11: Professor Smart's Fun With Physics (Quad City Arts Visiting Artist)

10 a.m., Moline Library, 3210 41st St. Free. (309) 524-2440, molinelibrary.com.

Feb. 11: Valentine's party for youth

10 a.m., Walcott (Iowa) Library, 207 S. Main St. Free. (563) 284-6612.

Feb. 11: Miss Blackhawk Valley Youth Pageant

1 p.m., Glenview Middle School, 3100 7th St., East Moline. (309) 762-0884, glenview.emsd37.org.

Feb. 11: Valentine's Day party for children

1 p.m., Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Free. (309) 732-7323, rockislandlibrary.org.

Feb. 11: Think Pink (children's activities)

1-3 p.m., Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. Free with admission. (563) 344-4106, familymuseum.org.

Feb. 11: Valentine's Day Gala

5:30 p.m., Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Music by the Candymakers. $125, including symphony ticket; $100 for those with a ticket already. (563) 322-7276, hotelblackhawk.com.

Feb. 11: Smooth Jazz Valentine's concert (Steve Cole) and dinner

6 p.m. dinner, concert at 8, The Lodge, 900 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf. $75; $145 or $165 per couple, (563) 324-4208.

Feb. 11-12: Quad City Mallards vs. Arizona Sundogs (hockey)

7:05 p.m. Saturday, 4:05 p.m. Sunday, i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. (800) 745-3000, iwirelesscenter.com.

Feb. 11: Jammin' at the Edge (ice skating)

9-11 p.m., River's Edge, 700 W. River Drive, Davenport. Music by Hi-Fi. $10; $3 skate rental. (563) 328-7275.

Feb. 12: Sundays at the Figge tour

1:30 p.m., Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission. (563) 326-7804, figgeart.org.

Feb. 13: State of the City message from mayor Dennis Pauley (Friends of the Rock Island Library)

11:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, 3020 30th St., Rock Island. $6.50, includes lunch; reservations required: (309) 786-5293, fbcrockisland.com.

Feb. 14: Valentine's luncheon and party

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Center for Active Seniors Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Music by Ray Wierson and Son. $8; members, $6; paid reservations required: (563) 386-7477.

Feb. 14: Anti-Valentine's Day party for teens

5:30 p.m., Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St. Free. (563) 326-7832, davenportlibrary.com.

Feb. 14: Valentine indoor music (Just 4 Fun) and moonlight outdoor walk

6:30-8:30 p.m., Watch Tower Lodge, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave., Rock Island. Free. (309) 788-9536, blackhawkpark.org.

Feb. 14: "Understanding Children's Mental Health," Joyce Morrison, Mark Hermanson, Teri Hughes-Pauline

7-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport. (563) 326-3547, stpaulqc.org.

Feb. 14: Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush (hockey)

7:05 p.m., i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. (800) 745-3000, iwirelesscenter.com.

Feb. 15: "Do You Need a Hero?" coffee, Angie Snook and Jerry Rutherford

8:45-10:30 a.m., Short Hills Country Club, 2500 10th St, East Moline. $6, reservations due by Feb. 13. (309) 764-0983, (309) 797-3593.

Feb. 15: "Experiences as an Immigrant From India," Kamalini Kumar (Wild Winter Wednesdays)

9-11 a.m., Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton. Free. (815) 589-4545.

Stage and film

Feb. 9: Rodney Carrington (comedy and music)

7 p.m., Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. $44. (800) 745-3000, adlertheatre.com.

Feb. 9: "The Queen of Bingo" (comedy)

7 p.m., Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $28; $23 in advance. Show only. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2; circa21.com.

Feb. 9, 11: "The Vagina Monologues"

7 p.m., Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. $9; students $6 in advance. (309) 794-7306, augustana.edu.

Feb. 9, 11: "Scenery" (comedy)

8 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday, The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island. $15. Also Feb. 16, 18, 23-25. (309) 235-1654, districttheatre.com.

Feb. 10: "Madagascar" (Family Movie Night)

6:15 p.m., Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre, Annie Wittenmyer Complex, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport. $4; $2.50 in advance. Includes pizza and lemonade. (563) 888-2227.

Feb. 10: "Skellington's Last Resort" (interactive mystery dinner theater), It's a Mystery

6:30 p.m., Skellington Manor, 420 18th St., Rock Island. $35; reservations required: (563) 344-9187, skellingtonmanor.com.

Feb. 10-11: "Charlotte's Web" (musical)

7 p.m., North Scott High School, 200 S. 1st St., Eldridge, Iowa. $10; students, seniors, $6. (563) 285-9631.

Feb. 10-11: ComedySportz Quad Cities (improv)

7 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. $12; $10 in advance. (309) 786-1111, establishmenttheatre.com.

Feb. 10-11: "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You," "The Actor's Nightmare" (comedies)

7:30 p.m. Friday. 3 p.m. Saturday, Black Box Theatre, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island. Free. (309) 794-7721, augustana.edu.

Feb. 10-12, 15: "Grease" (musical)

7:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5:45 p.m. Sunday, 1:30 and 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, preceded by meal. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $48 except matinee, $41; seniors, $2 off; 18 and younger, $28. Show-only tickets available. Through March 3. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2; circa21.com.

Feb. 10-12: "Company" (musical)

8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island. $15. Also Feb. 17-18. (309) 235-1654, districttheatre.com.

Feb. 11: "Gotterdammerung" (Metropolitan Opera HD simulcast)

11 a.m., Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport. $24; seniors, $22; children, $16, (563) 441-0242, ravemotionpictures.com.

Feb. 11: "The White Rose: A True Story of Freedom in Nazi Germany" (readers' theater drama)

1:30 and 3 p.m., German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission. (563) 940-4785, (563) 322-8844, gahc.org.

Feb. 11: "Godspell" (musical)

4 p.m., Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave., Rock Island. Donation. (309) 788-5433, center4living.com.

Feb. 11: Murder-mystery theater party

Walk through 6:30-7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 1600 20th St., Rock Island. $10 suggested donation. (309) 788-9661, firstlutheranri.org.

Feb. 11: "100 Laughs," The Blacklist (adult improv); two comedians

9 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $10. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2; circa21.com/speakeasy.asp.

Feb. 14: "To Kill a Mockingbird" (Academy Award-nominated film), Red Carpet Re-View

6 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Free. (563) 344-4175, bettendorflibrary.com.

Feb. 15: "The Learning Tree" (film)

5:30 p.m., Davenport Library, 6000 Eastern Ave. Refreshments at 5. Free. (563) 514-0705, davenportlibrary.com.

Feb. 15: "Wisenheimer" (uncensored, long-form improv)

8-9:30 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. 18 and older. $5. (309) 786-1111, establishmenttheatre.com.

Music

Feb. 9: Mike Cochrane (Live Lunch)

Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333.

Feb. 9: Inside the Music (Quad City Symphony talk)

5:30 p.m., Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Free. (563) 322-7276, hotelblackhawk.com.

Feb. 9: Chris Colson

6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333.

Feb. 9: "Rozz-Vox" open-mic night

7-10 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Free.

Feb. 9: Solo Steppers (square and round dances)

7:30-10 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 415 W. 53rd St., Davenport. $4.50; members, $4. (309) 441-5880.

Feb. 9: Avey Brothers

9 p.m.-midnight, Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St., Moline. (309) 797-9457.

Feb. 9: Jam session with John O'Meara and Friends

9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free. (563) 355-0655.

Feb. 9: Rude Punch

10 p.m., Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. $4. (309) 793-1999.

Feb. 10: Tony Hoeppner (Live Lunch)

Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333.

Feb. 10-12: Platinum National Dance regional competition

4-11 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday, North High School, 626 W. 53rd St., Davenport. Free.

Feb. 10: Russ Reyman Trio

5-8 p.m., The Phoenix of Davenport, 111 W. 2nd St.. Free. (563) 323-2345.

Feb. 10: Manny Lopez Big Band

6 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $12; $10 in advance. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2.

Feb. 10: A Casual Affair, Kings, Haddonfield, My Beautiful Mistake

7 p.m., Performance Hall, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $6. (563) 326-1333.

Feb. 10: Jimmy Valentine Quintet

7-10 p.m., Lavender Crest Winery, 5409 U.S. 6, Colona. $5; reservations required: (309) 949-2565.

Feb. 10: Open-mic coffeehouse

7-10 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 1600 20th St., Rock Island. Donation. (309) 788-9661.

Feb. 10-11: Whoozdads?

7-10 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, Davenport. Free. (563) 441-7000.

Feb. 10: Hellwater, Ghost Hollow Road, Squid's Beard

8 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5.

Feb. 10: Jay Nash

8 p.m., Tredway Library, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island. Free. (309) 794-7206, augustana.edu/library.

Feb. 10: The Damn Choir, American Dust

8-10 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333.

Feb. 10-11: Gray Wolf Band

8 p.m.-midnight, Edje Nightclub, Jumer's Casino & Hotel, Interstate 280 and Illinois 92, Rock Island. Free. (309) 756-4600.

Feb. 10: Battle of the Bands, Round 3: Reelfoot Rift, The Last Glimpse, Shadow Stone

9 p.m., Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. $3. (309) 793-1999.

Feb. 10: Mississippi Heat

9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. $5. (563) 355-0655.

Feb. 10: Terry and the Loan Sharks

9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mound Street Landing, 1029 Mound St., Davenport. Free. (563) 323-1200.

Feb. 10-11: Dueling Pianos

10 p.m.-1 a.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. 21 and older. $5; free for ComedySportz patrons. (309) 786-1111, establishmenttheatre.com.

Feb. 10: Mercury Brothers

Rascals Live, 1414 15th St., Moline. (309) 797-9457.

Feb. 10: Buddy Olson

Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Free. (309) 787-1117.

Feb. 10: Red Rocket

Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. (309) 732-1631.

Feb. 11: Zither Music Ensemble

10 a.m., German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission. (563) 322-8844.

Feb. 11: Augustana Concert Band

2 p.m., Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Free. (309) 794-7306.

Feb. 11: USA Dance (ballroom dancing)

8-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport. Swing lesson, 7-8. $10; members, seniors, students with ID, $5. (563) 755-2275.

Feb. 11: Russ Reyman

7-10 p.m., The Phoenix of Davenport, 111 W. 2nd St.. Free. (563) 323-2345.

Feb. 11: Sweetheart Ball (Ken Paulsen Orchestra with Darlene)

7-10 p.m., Center for Active Seniors Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. $10. (563) 386-7477.

Feb. 11: Who Cares

7-11 p.m., Silvis Fraternal Order of Eagles, 911 Mansur Ave., Carbon Cliff. Free. (309) 796-9172.

Feb. 11-12: Nova Singers, "Sun and Moon, Sea and Sky"

7:30 p.m. Saturday, First Lutheran Church, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg; 4 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport. $16; 65 and older, $12; students free. (563) 341-7038.

Feb. 11: Travis Tritt (sold out)

7:30 p.m., Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf. (800) 843-4753.

Feb. 11-12: Quad City Symphony Orchestra, "Valentine's Day"

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport; 2 p.m. Sunday, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. $7-$52. (563) 322-7276.

Feb. 11: Augustana Symphony Orchestra

8 p.m., Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Free. (309) 794-7306.

Feb. 11: An Evening With Leon Redbone

8 p.m., Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $30; $26 in advance. (563) 326-1333.

Feb. 11: Lojo Russo

8 p.m., The Grape Life, 3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport. (563) 355-7070.

Feb. 11: Mardi Gras Madness (Funktastic 5)

8 p.m., Daiquiri Factory, 1809 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Free. (309) 283-1809.

Feb. 11: Wet Hair, Cuticle, Teenage, Idpyramid

8 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5.

Feb. 11: Hard Ball

8 p.m.-midnight, Moose Lodge, 4410 9th St., Rock Island. Free. (309) 793-1541.

Feb. 11: Tapped Out!

8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Legends Bar & Grille, 201 E. Main St., Aledo. (309) 582-9966.

Feb. 11: Fifth World

9 p.m., Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. $4. (309) 793-1999.

Feb. 11: Back Track Band with Hollywood Dave

9 p.m.-1 a.m., Brucer's Dawg House, 902 16th Ave., East Moline. Free. (309) 912-9311.

Feb. 11: Cosmic

9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mulligan's Valley Pub, 310 W. 1st Ave., Coal Valley. Free. (309) 799-7515.

Feb. 11: Dirt Road Rockers

9 p.m.-1 a.m., Blu Shamrock, 311 S. 13th Ave., Cordova. Free. (309) 987-1027.

Feb. 11: Jason Carl and the Whole Damn Band

9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free. (563) 355-0655.

Feb. 11: The Karry Outz

9 p.m.-1 a.m., 11th Street Precinct Bar & Grill, 2108 E. 11th St., Davenport. Free. (563) 324-9545.

Feb. 11: The Night People

9 p.m.-1 a.m., Tommy's, 1302 4th Ave., Moline. Free. (309) 797-4303.

Feb. 11: Wild Oatz

9 p.m.-1 a.m., Purgatory's Pub, 2104 State St., Bettendorf. Free. (563) 355-2985.

Feb. 11: The Fry Daddies

Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Free. (309) 787-1117.

Feb. 11: Lynn Allen

Rascals Live, 1414 15th St., Moline. (309) 797-9457.

Feb. 11: Tankman Dubstep Party

Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline. (309) 797-2722.

Feb. 11: Tritones Jazz Ensemble

Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. (309) 732-1631.

Feb. 12: Five Bridges Jazz Band (music brunch)

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Brady Street Chop House, Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 E. 2nd St., Davenport. (563) 322-2200.

Feb. 12: Jerry Beauchamp Band (Eastern Chapter, Polka Club of Iowa Inc.)

1:30-5:30 p.m., Walcott (Iowa) Coliseum, 116 E. Bryant St. $8. (309) 285-5989.

Feb. 12: Catfish Jazz Society jam

3-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport. Free. (563) 391-1532.

Feb. 12: Midnight Riders (country dance and jam session)

5-9 p.m., American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. $3. (309) 755-5622.

Feb. 12: Dave Ellis (Funday Sunday)

6-9 p.m., The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free. (563) 355-0655.

Feb. 14: Glenn Hickson

5:30-8:30 p.m., O'Melia's Supper Club, 2900 Blackhawk Road, Rock Island. (309) 788-5635.

Feb. 14: Open-mic night

7-9 p.m., Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Rock Island. Free. (309) 558-0909.

Feb. 14: Quad-Cities Kix Band

7-9 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333.

Feb. 14: EDMT (Electronic Dance Music Tuesday)

10 p.m.-2 a.m., Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Free. (309) 793-1999.

Feb. 14: Jordan Danielsen

Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, Davenport. Free. (563) 441-7000.

Feb. 15: Steve Couch (Live Lunch)

Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333.

Feb. 15: Chris Koza

7 p.m., Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Rock Island. Free. (309) 558-0909.

Feb. 15: Open-mic night contest

7-10 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333, ext. 105.

Feb. 15: In Tall Buildings, Cains and Abels, White Zephyr

8 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5.

Feb. 15: Rocktastic 4 Live (open jam)

9 p.m.-1 a.m., Rascals Live, 1414 15th St., Moline. Free. (309) 797-9457.