Good morning, Davenport.

The Marching Avenir Highsteppers practiced on Tuesday, August 12 in Davenport and welcomed kids aged 9 to 19 who learned marching drills and techniques under director Kevin Johnson.

The team will perform its first show on October 22 and is seeking drummers, tumblers, and pom pom dancers — it also needs donations for uniforms and gear.

Horizon Science Academy, the first charter school in the Quad-Cities, started its school year this past Monday in Davenport and now serves over 200 K-6 students with a STEM focus — local and state leaders including Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer joined Principal Shawn Buettner in a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the school opened in a building leased from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Tickets required — Catch the exciting baseball showdown between the Kernels and River Bandits in Davenport.

10th Annual Monarch Release Party

9 AM - 12 PM — Nahant Marsh Education Center — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of monarch magic while tagging and releasing butterflies on their journey to Mexico.

Joshua Hedley Concert

3-7 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $21.17 — Experience the raucous wit of country music's own singing professor live in Davenport.

Ozzy Osbourne Live Concert

7:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Ozzy Osbourne performing live in Davenport.

Viking Cruises Exploration

4-5 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Support the museum and discover luxury cruising options across the globe.

Pete Holmes Live Performance

7 PM — Adler Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Pete Holmes.

Second Saturday at Figge Art Museum

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free admission — Explore free art, dance, and music experiences every Second Saturday of the month.

Abby Jeanne and The Shadowband Live

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy an in-person performance by Abby Jeanne and The Shadowband with special guests.

Songwriter Sessions Featuring Jenny Shawhan, Chris Avey, and Young Jack Morrow

8 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — Pricing Varies — Experience an intimate evening of storytelling and live music with talented songwriters in a unique setting.

4th Annual Oktoberfest

12-7 p.m. — Kaiserslautern Square — Free entry — Celebrate German culture with food, drinks, and community fun in the heart of Davenport.