Nate the Great the Musical
Sunday, February 1
2 PM @ The Grand Opera House
Nate the Great gets a call from his good friend Annie alerting him that her new painting of her dog Fang is missing. To solve this case, he is going to need to find some pancakes, learn to think of new ways, and rely on the help of his friends. Visit TheGrandOperaHouse.com.
Fabulous Fridays Community Artist Series
Fridays, February 6 through March 27
12-12:30 PM @ St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Free performances. Donations support People in Need and St. Luke’s Food Ministries. Desserts follow. Visit StLukesDbq.org.
First Fridays
Friday, February 6
@ Various Locations in Dubuque
First Fridays is a free downtown monthly community arts event with open galleries, artists’ studios, and live entertainment. Visit FirstFridaysDubuque.org.
Early Explorers: “W” is for Wolf
Saturday and Tuesday, February 3 & 7
10-11 AM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Programs include a variety of hands-on activities, including a craft and a game. Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
Wild West Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18 & 25
7-11 PM @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Come for country dance music and fun. All ages. Visit DBQFair.com.
Superb Owl Sunday
Sunday, February 8
12 PM @ EB Lyons Interpretive Center, Mines of Spain
Birds of prey close-up introduction to three or four live raptors. Participants can learn more about each species and discuss topics of conservation related to raptors. All ages. Visit MinesOfSpain.org.
Home School Art Adventures
Wednesday, February 11
10 AM-12 PM @ Bluff Strokes Art Center
Visit BluffStrokes.org/Programming.
Homeschool Days
Thursday, February 12 @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Homeschool Days are held the second Thursday through February. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
Seed Exchange
Thursday, February 12
6-7 PM @ Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Bring seeds to share, pick new varieties, and connect with fellow gardeners. A fun way to kickstart your spring planning. RSVP. Visit DubuqueArboretum.net.
Dubuque Audubon Monthly Program
Thursday, February 12
7-8 PM @ EB Lyons Interpretive Center, Mines of Spain
Speaker Nick McClimon, an Iowa DNR Wildlife Management Biologist, will feature an update on Green Island and other DNR wildlife management areas. Visit MinesOfSpain.org.
School’s Out Day Camp
Friday, February 13
9 AM-4 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Camps are held on weekdays when the Dubuque Community School District is not in session. These full-day camps are for students in K-5th grade. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
Middle School Art Adventures
Saturday, February 14
10 AM-12 PM @ Bluff Strokes Art Center
Visit BluffStrokes.org/Programming.
Bon Jovi Tribute Band
Saturday, February 14
7 PM @ Ohnward Fine Arts Center (Maquoketa, IA)
Enjoy a rocking night with Bad Medicine, a renowned Bon Jovi tribute band. Visit OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.
She Unites
Wednesday, February 18
6:30–7:30 PM @ The Innovation Lab, 210 Jones St.
Come together for an evening of socialization and education. She Unites features rotating speakers talking about anything and everything pertaining to women in a chill environment. Visit SheUnitesIowa.com/events.
Make a Willow Basket
Saturday, February 21
9 AM-5 PM @ Bluff Strokes Art Center
Create a small “rib-style” basket from willow. Ages 14+. Visit BluffStrokes.org/Programming.
History of the Mines of Spain
Sunday, February 22
12 PM @ EB Lyons Interpretive Center, Mines of Spain
Dig a bit deeper into the history of the Mines of Spain. Visit MinesOfSpain.org.
Euchre Party
Sunday, February 22
12 PM @ Steeple Square
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of Euchre. Registration includes a sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Cash bar. Pre-registration required. Visit SteepleSquare.com/Euchre2.
DSO: Classics 3
Saturday and Sunday, February 28 & March 1
Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday, 2 PM @ Five Flags Theater
Former Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Concertmaster and current Chicago Lyric Opera violinist Eleanor Bartsch makes an anticipated return to perform Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto. Members of the Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra also join the DSO in a special side-by-side performance of Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia. Visit DubuqueSymphony.org.
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