Things to do in Southeast Iowa this weekend: Hop for art, walk to end Alzheimer's and more
Thursday, Oct. 6
World Travelogue Series: Cuba at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theater. The Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation presents Brent Winebrenner’s Cuba: On the Edge of Discovery. This screening is free and open to the public.
October Gallery Show: Monochrome opens at the Art Center of Burlington and runs through Oct. 27. Hours vary.Artist Tim Schroll presents Monochrome.
"Mamma Mia" is at 7 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students through high school and are available online or at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes.
Bingo at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Doors open at 4 p.m., Early Bird at 6:20 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. Yolanda’s food available with carryout.
Friday, Oct. 7
Friday Night Art Hop from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Art Center of Burlington. Drop the kids (age 3 and up) at the Art Center for an evening of stories, art projects and snacks. $10 per child; children must be potty-trained or accompanied by a caregiver.
Meet the artist behind the Art Center of Burlington's October gallery show, Tim Schroll, from 5-8 p.m. at the art center.
Chris Duarte performs at 7 p.m. at the Moon & Stars Stage across from The Washington. Tickets are $15 in advance at Eventbrite.com; $20 at the door. BYOB. Doors at 7 p.m.; music at 8 p.m.
"Mamma Mia" is at 7 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students through high school and are available online or at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes.
Church of Cash at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theater. Honoring the legacy of Johnny Cash, Jay Ernest and the Church of Cash will make a believer out of the most discerning fans of the Man in Black. Tickets are $25 (premium seating $35) and available online or at the Capitol box office.
Ned Francis performs from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Fish, chicken, fries, 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Big Holloween is from 4-6 pm. at Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area Campground. This all-ages public event features trick-or-treating among the campers, hayrack rides, costume contest, a bonfire and s’more roasting.
Fright Night in the Campground is at 7 p.m. at Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area. Big Holloween continues with spooky park-after-dark fun, including live music from Cedar County Cobras and Haunted Hayrack rides through the “Timber of Terror.” There is a $5 per person charge for the Haunted Hayrack.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s at 9 a.m. at Westland Mall in West Burlington. Register online; check-in from 9-9:30 a.m.; walk from 9:50-10:20 a.m. For more information, contact Michelle Kelman at (319) 237-4900.
"Hocus Pocus" at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for kids and seniors and available online and at the Capitol box office.
"Mamma Mia" is at 7 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students through high school and are available online or at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes.
Beatles vs. Stones at 7 p.m. at Legacy Theater in Carthage, Illinois. Beatles tribute band Abbey Road faces off with the International Rolling Stones Show featuring Satisfaction. Tickets are $48 and available at thelegacytheater.com or at the theater box office.
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fulton County, Illinois. With crafts, antiques, history, quilt shows, demonstrations, entertainers, homemade food, apple cider and other harvest specialties.
Celebrate Betty Hart's 50th birthday with a party at 5 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St.
Sunday, Oct. 9
Changing Leaves Paddle at 1 p.m. at Geode State Park. Southeast Iowa Kayakers will host a group paddle at Lake Geode to mark the end of the paddling season. All are welcome. Launch your craft from the beach ramp, main dock or the new handicapped-accessible canoe and kayak launch, then paddle to the beach area to connect with the group.
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fulton County, Illinois.
"Mamma Mia" is at 2 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students through high school and are available online or at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes.
This article originally appeared on The Hawk Eye: Things to do in Southeast Iowa Oct. 6-9