Paw Patrol Live pounds into Moline’s Vibrant Arena at 10 a.m. this morning! Any child who has celebrated their first birthday must have a paid ticket. Prices are subject to demand and can change at any time. Become a VIP… Very Important Pup! The VIP package includes a premium seat and exclusive access to a photo opportunity with PAW Patrol characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a VIP ticket. Pick up your VIP Packet at the VIP check in prior to the show. Note: VIP characters are subject to change.  Read More

QCAWC Kitten Shower Saturday, April 1st Join the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, QCAWC, Saturday, April 1st from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the QCAWC Adoption & Education Center for the QCAWC Kitten Shower. Enjoy refreshments, games, raffles, & adoption specials. Bring items from the Quad City Animal Welfare Center’s Kitten Wish List Registry and/or the QCAWC Itty Bitty Kitty Demands Amazon Wish List to help prepare for the arrival of KITTENS! The Kitten Wish List Registry can be found by visiting Kitten Wish List Registry QCAWC Itty Bitty Kitty Demands Amazon Wish List can be found by visiting Itty... Read More

On Thursday, March 30th at 6:30pm at | Fairmount, Robin C. Abbott will present a program based on her book, “Sound Advice: How to Help Your Child with SPD, Autism and ADHD from the Inside Out”. In this program, personal stories of a pediatric occupational therapist are integrated with current science on why some children struggle to learn and adapt. Learn: the hidden functions of hearing in paying attention – the “background” sensation of the vestibular system – how glitches in these systems can derail development – developmentally effective therapies and interventions... Read More

The Rite of Spring, Bolero & More will take place April 22nd at 2:30pm & 7:30pm at The Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa. Igor Stravinsky’s landmark 1913 score stars as the inspiration for Courtney Lyon’s cutting-edge abstract ballet. Not seen since its 2014 world premiere, Ballet Quad Cities’ Rite of Spring brings the art and athleticism of dance to life. Sponsored by: Quad Cities Cultural Trust – Adler Theater Foundation, The Bechtel Trusts, Iowa Arts Council, and Leslie Bell. Get Ballet Quad Cities tickets here!  Read More

Bettendorf, IA – Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have immediate access to thousands of online books, audiobooks, and magazines through the library’s subscription to Libby. Cardholders can use this digital library for free on a myriad of handheld devices or a computer. On Wednesday, April 5th at 6:30 PM, staff at the Bettendorf Public Library are offering Learning Libby. This hands-on program will teach participants how to use the Libby app to access the Library’s virtual collections. The class will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf.... Read More

Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org This week’s Pet of the Week is…Dotty! Meet Dotty! Dotty is a very shy kitty that needs a special adopter to get her to come out of her... Read More

Looking for some fun in Illinois and Iowa this week? Well, if you’re on the prowl for cool things in the Quad-Cities area and beyond, check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get... Read More

It’s official! Spring has sprung! Which means it’s time to start planning those gardens! The 2018 Flower and Garden Show is coming to the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Avenue Rock Island) this weekend! The show will take place on Friday 12-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come wander through landscapes, outdoor kitchens, patios, gardens and more! Vendors will be on hand to discuss projects and provide resources for landscaping such as tools, techniques, accessories, equipment and gifts. Plus there will be seminars from the University of Illinois Extension Master... Read More

In honor of the Figge’s major exhibit Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960, join the Figge at 7:30 p.m. Saturday for an evening at the museum celebrating women in music. The first half of the program will feature QCSO principal cellist Hannah Holman presenting and performing works by and inspired by influential women cellists. On the second half, Hannah will be joined by pianist Marian Lee and the QCSO String Quartet to perform Amy Beach’s Piano Quintet. Program AMY BEACH – Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor, op.67 [28’] Full program to be announced Featuring Hannah Holman, cello Marian... Read More

This weekend, a new locally-written show, “Anywhere But Here,” debuts at Davenport’s Mockingbird On Main Theatre. It is spring, 2020. Billy Nielson finds himself back in his parents’ home after living independently and individually for several years. At home he and his parents, with their next door neighbors and lifetime friends, learn how to cohabitate with new relationships, dynamics, and worldviews. Billy- Adam Cerny Amanda- Ashley Hoskins Bill- Jim Harris Mikayla- Gillian Kean Veronica- Emmalee Hilburn Don- Louie Fisher *PAY WHAT YOU CAN* No reservations required! Opening... Read More