Action calendar
These events have been compiled from publicly available information on social media, newspapers, newsletters and other sources. To submit an event or a correction, email Leslie DuPree
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Monday, May 19
One Human Family meeting, 6:15 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 2930 W. Locust St., Davenport. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, May 20
Ryan Peterman for Iowa Secretary of State campaign launch, 6 p.m., Grumpy’s Village Saloon, 2120 East 11th St, Davenport. Peterman is a Bettendorf native and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and former naval aviator.
Saturday, May 24
Travis Terrell, Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, will hold a town hall at the Davenport Library, 321 North Main St. All are welcome.
Wednesday, May 28
City of Davenport’s proclamations for 2025 Pride and Immigration Heritage Month, 5:30 p.m. at Davenport City Hall, 226 West 4th St. Seating is limited; no need to stay for the entire meeting.
Thursday, May 29
Fundraiser for gender-affirming care to support Clock, Inc LGBT+ Community Center and The Project of the Quad Cities at Last Picture House, 325 East 2nd St., Davenport. Reception hosted by Iowa State Rep. Ken Croken at 6:30 p.m., and movie (To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar) at 7:30. Tickets.
June 6-7
QC Pride Alliance Pridefest, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday and running to 11:55 p.m. Saturday at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. Live entertainment, local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities.
Saturday, June 14
No Kings, national protest to resist Donald Trump’s authoritarian actions, 1-3 p.m., Schiebert Riverfront Park, 101 17th St., Rock Island. Sponsored by Indivisible.
QC Unity Pride Parade from downtown Davenport across the river to Rock Island. Begins at 11 a.m. at 2nd Street and Perry, Davenport.
Pints and Pens: Write Your Representative, 3-5 p.m., Raccoon Motel, 315 East 2nd St., Davenport.
Wednesday, June 18
Juneteenth Celebration and Fundraiser by Tionn Fambro Carter for Judge, 4-7 p.m., Rock Island Conservation Club. Food, friends and fundraising; children are welcome and eat free.
Saturday, June 28
The Project of the QCs Bass Street Landing Pride Party, 3-10:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5
T Party, 10 am-noon. Celebrate taking back our country. Sign the 2025 Declaration of Independence; write notes to be delivered to Iowa sens Joni Ernst and Charles Grassley, and U.S. Rep Marianette Miller-Meeks; enjoy music and games; bring signs to line Brady Street. More details to come.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Trans Rights are Human Rights, 11 a.m., peaceful march and protest. Gather at Bechtel Park, 499 East 2nd St., Davenport.
Monday, Sept. 1
Dignity in Labor Celebration, protest, festival and rally, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sylvan Island, 58 2nd St., Moline.
October 4
NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley, mental health advocacy and awareness event, at the Bend XPO amphitheater and park in East Moline. Pre-walk events start at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m.
Ongoing
Racial Equality / Honk for Action rally from noon-12:30 p.m. every Saturday at the Slumberland/Party City corner, John Deere Road and 16th St. Moline. (across from SouthPark Mall). Canceled only in case of severe weather. (Hosted by Progressive Action)