Community Calendar

Events occurring in the Dubuque-area will also be published in the Community Calendar section in The Dubuque Advertiser weekly newspaper at no cost for up to two weeks before the event. Simply fill out the calendar submission form by Friday at 5 p.m. to be included in the following week’s printed edition*.

* Dupaco and The Dubuque Advertiser reserve the right to edit submissions for space, consistency and clarity.
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May 2019

May 24
Fri
Saint Donatus Community Club
Saint Donatus Friday Coed Softball League

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Saint Donatus , IA

We are looking for teams for Friday night coed softball. Cost is $300. We are only 12 miles south of Dubuque. Available: $2 beer.

Event Location:
119 Main St.
Saint Donatus , IA

May 27
Mon
Linwood Cemetery Association
Memorial Day Avenue of Flags Event

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Dubuque, IA

Avenue of Flags Event is free and open to the public. The guest speaker will be Brigadier General Robert Felderman (retired). The Dubuque Hempstead High School Band and Hempstead Choir will perform.

Event Location:
2736 Windsor Ave.
Dubuque, IA

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May 28
Tue
Dubuque Swiss Valley Bee Club
Dubuque Swiss Valley Bee Club Monthly Meeting

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Beekeepers and anyone interested in beekeeping are welcome to join us for monthly meetings the fourth Tuesday of each month. There are no dues or fees. Meetings are at the Swiss Valley Nature Center.

Event Location:
Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road
Dubuque, IA

May 30
Thu
Friends of Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Book Sale

2:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Members' pre-sale. Memberships for $5 are available at the door. A huge selection of books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, children's books and more will be priced to sell. Proceeds benefit library programs.

Event Location:
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 11th and Bluff streets
Dubuque, IA

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May 31
Fri
Friends of Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Book Sale

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Free admission. Shop a huge selection of books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, children's books and more—all priced to sell. Proceeds benefit library programs.

Event Location:
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 11th and Bluff streets
Dubuque, IA

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May 31
Fri
American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Relay for LIfe

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque , IA

The Relay For Life movement is American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer.

Event Location:
Washington Park, 700 Locust St.
Dubuque , IA

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May 31
Fri
Fly-By-Night Productions
FBNP Presents "Shipwrecked!" An Entertainment by Donald Margulies

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. May 31 and June 1, 7-8, and 2 p.m. June 2. Tickets are $20. “Shipwrecked” examines how far we’re willing to blur the line between fact and fiction to leave our mark on the world.

Event Location:
The Bijou Room, Five Flags, 405 Main St.
Dubuque, IA

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June 2019

Jun 01
Sat
Friends of Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Book Sale

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Free admission. Shop a huge selection of books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, children's books and more—all priced to sell. Proceeds benefit library programs.

Event Location:
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 11th and Bluff streets
Dubuque, IA

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Jun 02
Sun
Camp Albrecht Acres
34th Annual Country Breakfast

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Sherrill, IA

Join us for our 34th Annual Country Breakfast at Camp Albrecht Acres. We will be serving eggs, bacon, pancakes and more. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for ages 4-11 and free for kids under 4.

Event Location:
14837 Sherrill Road
Camp Albrecht Acres | Sherrill, IA

Jun 02
Sun
Storybook Hill Children's Zoo
Fun Day

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

It's the annual Fun Day to celebrate the opening of the zoo. There will be train rides, refreshments, games and food for the entire family. Come see the new additions to the children's zoo.

Event Location:
12201 N. Cascade Road
Storybook Hill Children's Zoo | Dubuque, IA

Jun 03
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 04
Tue
East Dubuque District Library
Book Club

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for lively discussion and snacks!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 05
Wed
North Star Community Services
Shrek the Musical, Jr.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Cedar Falls, IA

Join North Star Community Services and everyone's favorite ogre for this family-friendly musical comedy, which follows the quest of an ogre and a donkey who set off to save a princess from a dragon.

Event Location:
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Cedar Falls, IA

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Jun 06
Thu
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Art in the Park

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

All pre-kindergarten to fifth grade girls are invited to explore the outdoors, learn more about Girl Scouts, discover plants and animals found in nature and create a piece of art to take home.

Event Location:
Flora Park Pavilion, 2605 Pennsylvania Ave.
Dubuque, IA

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Jun 06
Thu
The Salvation Army
Senior Potluck

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Enjoy a Western Potluck and Faux Auction. The meal is at 11:30 a.m., with pulled pork and cheesy hashbrowns. Bring a small dish to pass and, if you wish, an item for the auction.

Event Location:
1099 Iowa St.
The Salvation Army | Dubuque, IA

Jun 06
Thu
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Your Money Your Future - Financial Literacy Class

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Learn how to: develop spending plans and goals, access your credit history, select the financial institution and how to avoid the credit card trap. Register online at: http://bit.ly/ymyf12446.

Event Location:
1151 White St.
Prescott Community Resource Room | Dubuque, IA

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Jun 07
Fri
Area Residential Care
ARC Corporate Games

5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Teams of 8-10 players from businesses around the tri-state area come together to compete by playing several team building, brain-teasing and physical games.

Event Location:
Port of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA

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Jun 10
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 13
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
DNA Behind the Scenes

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Dr. Daniel Hubbard, of Personal Past, will present this program about DNA, genealogy, inheritance patterns, mutations, testing and testing strategies.

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 17
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
The Awesome Show of Awesomeness! Summer Reading Kickoff

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us as we kick off our summer reading program. All ages from the tri-state area are welcome to join and participate all summer. This kickoff show will have magic, puppets and fun!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 17
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 19
Wed
East Dubuque District Library
Emotional Fitness-Adult Discussion

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

We all know diet and exercise impact our physical health. Our emotional health is just as important. This program provides insights into our feelings and how they affect our well-being.

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 20
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
Book Club with NYT Bestselling Author Heather Gudenkauf

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us as NYT bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf discusses her books. Books will be available for purchase at this event.

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 20
Thu
Iowa Good Sam RV Club
Iowa Good Sam State RV Rally

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Amana, IA

The RV Rally includes entertainment nightly. Local chapters and non-Good Sam Members are invited. For registration and rally information, go to Iowagoodsam.com or call (515) 681-3662/(563) 582-5573.

Event Location:
3890 C St.
Amana, IA

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Jun 23
Sun
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Summer Melodies

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Gather on the lawn to enjoy a range of soloists and musical styles, including popular light classics, movie soundtracks and marches. The free concert is in partnership with the Dubuque Arts Council.

Event Location:
Dubuque Arboretum, 3800 Arboretum Drive
Dubuque, IA

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Jun 24
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 25
Tue
East Dubuque District Library
Bell Tower Theater

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

The Bell Tower Theater Youth Actors will be here to share some pieces from this year's summer musical, "The Wind In The Willows."

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jun 27
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
Chris McBrien: Read to Succeed!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for ventriloquism, comedy, magic, people tricks and interactive wacky fun for all ages!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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July 2019

Jul 01
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 02
Tue
East Dubuque District Library
Book Club

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for book club with lively discussion and refreshments!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 02
Tue
East Dubuque District Library
Book Club

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 06
Sat
Michael W. Oglesby Foundation
4th Annual Faj Squad 5K

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Come support the MWOF and fight pancreatic cancer. Even if you don't run, come join the fun! Visit www.mwof.org for more race day details.

Event Location:
6201 Chavenelle Road
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 08
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 09
Tue
East Dubuque District Library
"The Greatest Showman" Movie Night

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Enjoy a community showing of "The Greatest Showman." Snacks will be provided.

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 11
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
The Essential P.T. Barnum

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

A look at the real life of P.T. Barnum. For ages 12-adult.

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 12
Fri
Singles in Agriculture
Singles in Agriculture Dance

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Independence, IA

Singles in Agriculture will be having tours, dinners and a dance July 12-13. For more information, call Maureen Tyne at (815) 297-3308.

Event Location:
Falcon Center, 1305 Fifth Ave.
Independence, IA

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Jul 12
Fri
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 13
Sat
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 14
Sun
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 15
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 15
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
"Frankenstein" scene study

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Kids will explore the elements of enacting an exciting scene from this classic tale. Each child will partake in both acting and in assisting with the production. For children ages 6-16.

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 16
Tue
East Dubuque District Library
Karaoke

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Join the library for karaoke fun.

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 18
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
Danny Garcia Blue Grass Music

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 18
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
Book Club

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 18
Thu
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 19
Fri
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 20
Sat
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 21
Sun
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 22
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 23
Tue
East Dubuque District Library
Indian Artifacts Demonstration

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 25
Thu
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 25
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
Adult Coffee and Crafts

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

We will be making tea cup bird feeders. All materials are provided. The event is free.

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 25
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Join us for exploding science fun for the whole family!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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Jul 26
Fri
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 27
Sat
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 28
Sun
The Grand Opera House
Mary Poppins

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Jul 29
Mon
East Dubuque District Library
Toddler Time

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | East Dubuque, IL

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque, IL

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August 2019

Aug 08
Thu
East Dubuque District Library
Outdoor Bubble Day!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | East Dubuque, IL

Come out and enjoy making HUGE bubbles, bubble wands, bubble snakes and bubble painting!

Event Location:
122 Wisconsin Ave.
East Dubuque District Library | East Dubuque, IL

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Aug 16
Fri
Grand Opera House
Disney's The Lion King Jr.

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Join Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle … and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Aug 17
Sat
Grand Opera House
Disney's The Lion King Jr.

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Join Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle … and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Aug 17
Sat
Grand Opera House
Disney's The Lion King Jr.

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Join Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle … and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Aug 18
Sun
Grand Opera House
Disney's The Lion King Jr.

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Join Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle … and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Aug 24
Sat
Grand Opera House
A Grand Extravaganza!

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Get a sneak peek at the shows in our 2019-2020 season. Spotlighting songs and dances from a variety of popular shows, including pieces from shows that will grace the Grand in the upcoming season.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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Aug 25
Sun
Grand Opera House
A Grand Extravaganza!

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Get a sneak peek at the shows in our 2019-2020 season. Spotlighting songs and dances from a variety of popular shows, including pieces from shows that will grace the Grand in the upcoming season.

Event Location:
135 W. Eighth St.
Dubuque, IA

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November 2019

Nov 23
Sat
John and Alice Butler Hall
The Texas Tenors

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

The Texas Tenors will perform a special Christmas concert, “Deep in the Heart of Christmas,” accompanied by the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra.

Event Location:
2255 Bennett St.
Dubuque, IA

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