Wild West Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
7-11 PM @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Come for country dance music and fun. All ages. Visit DBQFair.com.
Music by the River
Thursday, July 2, 16 & 30
6:15 PM @ Alliant Energy Amphitheater/Star Brewery
Come and enjoy music from Accordion Divas and Dubuque’s Community Band Concerts every other Thursday evening starting June 4. The audience may bring chairs and blankets. Rain site at Bread of Life Church. Visit TSWS.org.
Mamma Mia
Friday through Sunday, June 19-July 5 @ The Grand Opera House
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Features ABBA’s timeless songs. Ages 12+. See website for show times. Visit TheGrandOperaHouse.com.
Fireworks & Air Show on the River
Friday, July 3
4 PM @ A.Y. McDonald Park
This year’s celebration honors the 250th anniversary of America. Food and beverages start at 4 PM.
First Fridays
Friday, July 3
@ 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.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through October 31
7 AM-12 PM @ Iowa Street from 11th to 13th Streets
Come for a variety of locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, hand-crafted items, on-site prepared food, and more. Over 125 farmers, bakers, artisans, and makers from within 100 miles. Visit DubuqueFarmersMarket.org.
4th of July Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 4 @ Mathias Ham House
The Dubuque County Historical Society celebrates Independence Day just below Eagle Point Park. The afternoon event features music, food, tours of the mansion, and historic kids’ games. Visit RiverMuseum.com.
Whiskey Myers, Taylor Hunnicutt
Saturday, July 4
6:30 PM @ Back Waters Amp
Back Waters Amp opens for its first concert ever. Visit BackWatersAmp.com.
Music at the Star
Sundays through July 26
6:30 PM @ Alliant Amphitheater
This popular summer concert series offers six free live performances for the whole community. Featuring Hunter Fuerste, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Switchback, Jason Petty, The Moonlighters, and the Kids from Wisconsin. See the website for specific performance information. Visit DubuqueArtsCouncil.com/Music-At-The-Star.
Art Camp: Rising Middle Schoolers
Monday through Friday, July 6-10
9 AM-12 PM @ Bluff Strokes Art Center
Rising Middle Schoolers (for those in or going into Middle School). Visit Bluffstrokes.org.
Explorers of the Driftless
Tuesday through Thursday, July 7-9
8 AM–4 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Experience different forms of nature like rocks, bluffs, hills, and riverbanks while learning how the land was shaped long ago. Through games, crafts, and hands-on activities, campers learn that rocks and land can tell stories. Grades 1-5. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
Millwork Night Market
Thursday, July 9
5-8 PM @ Jackson Street from 7th to 9th Streets
The Millwork Night Market is an independent farmers’ market featuring local food, art, and other unique goods, while also providing a unique nightlife experience. Second Thursdays through October 8. Visit MillworkNightMarket.com.
Food Festival Fridays
Second & Fourth Fridays, July 10-September 26
11 AM–1 PM @ Washington Park on 2nd Fridays
@ Pocket Park on 4th Fridays.
More food. More music. More reasons to head downtown. Food Festival Fridays is expanding by bringing you two chances every month through September to step away for lunch, gather with friends, and enjoy the best local food trucks and musicians. Visit DubuqueMainStreet.org.
Hairball, The Pork Tornadoes, The Dealbreakers
Friday, July 10
6:30 PM @ Back Waters Amp
A triple bill of touring tribute and cover bands. Rain or shine. All ages. Visit BackWatersAmp.com.
Colts Music on the March
Friday, July 10
7 PM @ Senior High School, Dalzell Field
The Colts show has been a highlight on Dubuque’s summer calendar since 1963. Eight groups are scheduled to compete in this Drum Corps International summer tour event.Visit Colts.org.
Appalachian Road Show
Friday, July 10
7:30 PM @ Five Flags Center
Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass, and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States. Visit FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Asbury Music in the Park
Saturday, July 11
12-10 PM @ Asbury Park (Asbury, IA)
This is a free family event with a variety of music, entertainment, food, children’ s games, inflatables, family activities, and a free live music headliner at 7 PM. Shuttle service available. Visit CityOfAsbury.com.
Music in the Gardens
Sunday, July 12
6-8 PM @ Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The Arboretum has filled the grounds with free, family music every summer since 1991. Bring a chair or a blanket. Visit DubuqueArboretum.net.
She Unites
Wednesday, July 15
6:30-7:30 PM @ The Innovation Lab
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.
Tri-State Drone Extravaganza
Friday, July 17
5 PM @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Come one, come all, and watch as the sky comes to life. Enjoy music, food and beverages, a fun zone, and a drone show at dusk. Visit TelegraphHerald.com/Drone.
Art Camp: Rising 3rd-5th Graders
Monday through Friday, July 20-24
9 AM-12 PM @ Bluff Strokes Art Center
Rising 3rd-5th Graders (for those in or going into 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades). Visit Bluffstrokes.org.
River Rats
Tuesday through Thursday, July 21-23
8 AM–4 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
This is a hands-on adventure in river and animal science. Explore the wetland area and the Port of Dubuque and understand how to respect and care for the river while having a fun and adventurous experience. Grades 1-5. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
Jennifer Lyn & the Groove Revival
Thursday, July 23
7:30 PM @ Five Flags Center
Remember when live music felt like an event; a night you planned around? The lights drop, the room locks in, and the music takes over. Electric Eden brings that feeling back with a focused, shared experience where being in the room truly matters. Visit FiveFlagsCenter.com.
RAGBRAI LIII Last Stop
Saturday, July 25 @ Downtown Dubuque
The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. The week will end in Dubuque with a dip in the Mississippi River and a party with details to be announced. Visit Ragbrai.com.
The Wizard of Oz – Youth Edition
Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26
Saturday, 7 PM; Sunday, 2 PM @ The Ohnward Fine Arts Center (Maquoketa, IA)
Click your heels three times and follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto, and freinds, in their quest to find the Emerald City. Visit OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.
Survival Camp
Tuesday through Thursday, July 28-30
9 AM-4 PM @ National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
An outdoor adventure where campers learn the basics of staying safe and confident in the wilderness. Kids practice survival skills through games, hands-on activities, and challenges. Grades 1-5. Visit RiverMuseum.org.
Dubuque County Fair
Tuesday through Sunday, July 28-August 2
@ Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Visit DbqFair.com.
The SpongeBob Musical
Thursday through Sunday, July 30-August 9
@ The Grand Opera House
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt anddestroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. The annual youth production features area students. See website for show times. Visit TheGrandOperaHouse.com.
Forest Therapy for Adults
Friday, July 31
10 AM @ Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Enjoy a wellness practice using guided immersion in nature to improve physical and mental health by reducing stress, boosting immunity, and enhancing mood. Visit DubuqueArboretum.net.
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