Reflections in the Park
Through Sunday, January 5
5-10 PM @ Louis Murphy Park
Hillcrest Family Services’ annual lights festival. Visit Hillcrest-FS.org.
New Year’s Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31
6 PM @ Hotel Julien
Ozzy & Bon JoeB will be playing rock and country hits to kick things off. Then dynamic DJ Saxophonist Nostalgia Rush will take you on a musical journey throughout the rest of the night. Visit HotelJulienDubuque.com.
An Evening with Roy and Friends
Tuesday, December 31
7 PM @ Ohnward Fine Arts Center (Maquoketa, IA)
Enjoy music from Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Sam Cooke, Dion & The Belmonts, Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison, and more. Visit OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.
Celebrating Sinatra & The Great American Songbook
Tuesday, December 31
8 PM @ The Grand Opera House
Spend New Year’s Eve with Bryan Anthony’s Celebrating Sinatra & The Great American Songbook Featuring Hunter Fuerste’s Orchestra and the music of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, and Old Blue Eyes. Visit TheGrandOperaHouse.com.
The HYPE
Tuesday, December 31
8 PM @ Q Showroom
Enjoy all the rock music you know and love playing everything from Def Leppard to Bon Jovi to Aerosmith, and more. Over two hours of electrifying, high-energy, ’80s rock. Visit QCasinoAndResort.com.
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1
12-2 PM @ EB Lyons Center at Mines of Spain
Hike will last 20 to 40 minutes. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mines of Spain. Dress for the weather. Bring trekking poles/hiking sticks. For more information, email minesofspain@gmail.com.
Winter Break Day Camps
Thursday & Friday, January 2-3
9 AM-4 PM @ The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Special day camps for kids in K- 5th grade during winter break. Each day offers different themed sessions with fun, educational programs. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
First Fridays
Friday, January 3
@ Various Locations in Dubuque
First Fridays is Downtown Dubuque’s monthly visual art series, hosted by galleries, museums, and venues, celebrating Dubuque’s great visual arts scene. Visit DbqArt.org/First-Fridays.
Early Explorers: L is for Ladybug
Tuesday, January 7
10-11 AM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Early Explorers is open to children ages 2-5 along with a parent or caregiver. Programs include a variety of hands-on and active activities, including a craft and a game. A parent and/or caregiver can attend the program for free with the toddler. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
Wild West Wednesdays
Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22 & 29
7-11 PM @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Come for country dance music and fun. All ages. Visit DBQFair.com.
Homeschool Days: Down in the Delta
Thursday, January 9
10 AM-4 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Discover a variety of hands-on science activities. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
Improving the River Environment
Thursday, January 9
7-8 PM @ EB Lyons Interpretive Center
Jeremiah Haas, the fisheries biologist at Quad Cities Clean Energy Center, will speak about their Mississippi River monitoring, hatchery operation, and outreach. Visit AudubonDubuque.org.
Harlem Globetrotters
Saturday, January 11
2 PM @ Five Flags Center
The Harlem Globetrotters™ are the originators of basketball style; captured by their dynamic athleticism, unique skill, and historical influence on the modern game of basketball. Visit FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Special Olympics Iowa
Monday & Tuesday, January 13-14
9 AM @ Sundown Mountain Resort
Dubuque plays host to more than 200 athletes, unified partners, and 100 volunteers for the two-day winter games. Visit SundownMtn.com.
Fabulous Fridays Artists Series
Fridays, January 17 through March 28
12-12:30 PM @ St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Fabulous Fridays began in 1992 and over the years these informal downtown performances have grown to include hundreds of locally and nationally recognized artists. Performances and desserts are free, but baskets are provided for contributions to People In Need (PIN) and the church’s Jesus Fund. Visit StLukesDbq.org/FabulousFridays.
DSO Ultimate Rock Hits
Friday & Saturday, January 17-18
8 PM @ Mississippi Moon Bar
The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (DSO) joins with local rock bands to present an amazing symphonic rock experience featuring chart topping hits from the 1970s to the present. Visit DubuqueSymphony.org.
Ice Fest
Saturday & Sunday, January 18-19
10 AM-5 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Enjoy winter crafts and indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting) that are fun for the whole family. Warm up with smores and hot cocoa for purchase while exploring the River Museum’s exhibits. The event is included with general admission. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
The Cowtippers
Saturday, January 25
2 PM @ Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St. (Maquoketa, IA)
The Cowtippers show is a timeline of country music from the 1960s through the 1990s. Visit OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.
As Time Goes By
Saturday & Sunday, January 25-26
Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday, 2 PM @ Bell Tower Theater
What happens when a funky redhead asks AI to assist in creating a Cabaret show? With a passion for grammar, style, manners, and the timeless allure of jazz, this ginger is on a mission. Starring Cathy Goodman. Visit BellTowerTheater.net.
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