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Davenport
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rock Island Arsenal will host a two-day Armed Forces Day celebration on May 15 and 16 at Historic Quarters 1 near the Mississippi River on Gillespie Drive. Visitors 18 and older must show a valid ID and can enjoy music, food trucks (wrestling, fireworks, and runs) with free entry. KWQC
- ➤ Freight House Farmers Market held its opening weekend May 2-3, marking a seasonal kickoff for local outdoor shopping. The market now operates Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Quad City Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Analisa Trofimuk, the incoming executive editor at Quad-City Times, reflects on the lasting impact of the Davenport collapse anniversary and outlines plans to guide the newsroom forward today in Davenport. The Quad City Times
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Sway Wild Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $21.17 — Experience the new sound of indie folk-rock duo Sway Wild with special guests.
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Adam Hood Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the vibrant Southern music of Adam Hood with special guests in an intimate setting.
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Tommy Newport Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $26.45 — Experience the infectious indie anthems of British-American singer Tommy Newport live in Davenport.
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Chris Duarte Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Bootleg Hill Honey Meads — Cost information TBA — Legendary blues punk guitarist Chris Duarte performs live with a special guest.
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Back to the Scene: Emo Night
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Celebrate the nostalgia of emo music with a night filled with the best tunes of the genre.
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Comedy Night with Dave Losso and Friends
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy a night of laughs featuring comedy from Dave Losso and a stellar lineup of performers.
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Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 registration — Paint a vibrant Lisa Frank inspired dolphin while enjoying drinks and great company.
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Patio Paint Party at Armored Gardens
6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 per person — Enjoy a relaxing evening painting with friends while sipping your favorite drink.
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Earth Tongue with Pink Fuzz
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the heavy psych rock vibes of Earth Tongue alongside special guests Pink Fuzz.
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Workplace Conflict Management Training
8 AM – 4 PM — Regus — Check with organizers — Enhance your workplace communication and conflict resolution skills in this intensive one-day workshop.
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