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  • Marvin Gaye Tribute with JACKIE'S BOY
    Marvin Gaye Tribute with JACKIE'S BOY
    Sat, Feb 15
    The Ideal
    On Valentine's Day weekend, bring your sweetheart to The Ideal and "let's get it on" to Marvin Gaye as performed by multiple Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter, Jackie's Boy.
  • SOUL SEDUCTION: Masquerade Lingerie Party
    SOUL SEDUCTION: Masquerade Lingerie Party
    Sun, Feb 16
    The Ideal
    Don your full set - and a mask - for a night of sexy intrigue to house music presented by Atlas Agency.
  • Comedy Fundraiser with Nathan Timmel
    Comedy Fundraiser with Nathan Timmel
    Thu, Feb 20
    The Ideal
    Come together in support of Gillian Murray, mother of 3, who is battling aggressive stomach cancer. All door proceeds to support the Murray Family.
  • RUNNING IN PLACE 2nd Annual Show
    RUNNING IN PLACE 2nd Annual Show
    Sat, Feb 22
    The Ideal
    Local breakout band Running In Place, performing all of the hits with a funky twist, hits The Ideal for their 2nd Annual Spring Show.
  • MARDI GRAS with YesterNite
    MARDI GRAS with YesterNite
    Fri, Feb 28
    The Ideal
    Celebrate the season with the funky jazz sounds of New Orleans, as performed by the 6-piece ensemble YesterNite!
  • A Night of Country Rock
    A Night of Country Rock
    Sat, Mar 01
    The Ideal
    Ruthless County headlines a huge night of country rock at The Ideal. Raw lyrics meet driving rhythms in a triumphant fusion of America's most iconic genres, as performed by artists both local and international.
  • Bourbon & Bowties
    Bourbon & Bowties
    Thu, Mar 06
    The Ideal
    Breakthrough T1D, a non-profit dedicated to Diabetes Type 1 research and advocacy, presents Bourbon & Bowties, a fundraiser featuring bourbon samplings, cocktails and live entertainment.
  • Karaoke with Vidal: IDEAL IDOL FINALS
    Karaoke with Vidal: IDEAL IDOL FINALS
    Thu, Mar 13
    The Ideal
    It's here - the FINALS of our Ideal Idol Vol III contest!! In this epic showdown, six contestants vie for the crown - and a $500 cash prize.
  • WYLDE NEPT: Wes's Final Season
    WYLDE NEPT: Wes's Final Season
    Sat, Mar 15
    The Ideal
    After 30 years, this Paddy's Day season is the final one for Celtic band WYLDE NEPT's iconic frontman, Wes.
  • HEADS IN MOTION Talking Heads Tribute
    HEADS IN MOTION Talking Heads Tribute
    Sat, Mar 22
    The Ideal
    Heads In Motion of the Quad Cities pays tribute to the "Stop Making Sense" era of the Talking Heads.
  • OUT IN FRONT | Public Figure
    OUT IN FRONT | Public Figure
    Tue, Mar 25
    The Ideal
    Based out of LA, alt rock group Out In Front swings through for a Tuesday show with support from Omaha-based band Public Figure.
  • MARCH METAL MADNESS
    MARCH METAL MADNESS
    Sat, Mar 29
    The Ideal
    Three brutal bands line up in a showcase of all things local and metal.
  • UNPLUGGED: Scotty Austin | Peter Dante | REHAB
    UNPLUGGED: Scotty Austin | Peter Dante | REHAB
    Fri, Apr 25
    The Ideal
    The Ideal brings you an exclusive "unplugged" session with Scotty Austin of Saving Abel, Danny Boone of REHAB, and actor Peter Dante from the Adam Sandler franchise including Waterboy, Grandma's Boy, and more. Tickets are limited.
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