Come learn about John Atanasoff, an assistant professor in mathematics and physics at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa. Atanasoff traveled to Rock Island, Illinois where he conceptualized the first digital computer in 1937. This event is brought to you in collaboration with Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College. Join us at Davenport Public Library Thursday, February 23rd at 6:00pm | Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Building, Augustana College as we retrace Dr. Atanasoff’s road trip to the destiny of that fateful, winter night. For more information, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9662939  Read More

Check out the Fun10 for the Quad-Cities of Illinois and Iowa! 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 started planning your entertainment for the week. So what’s on the Fun10 for this week? Read... Read More

The Mockingbird On Main will open its 2023 season with the award winning “Driving Miss Daisy” By Alfred Uhry with shows this weekend and Feb. 24-25. The Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winning “Driving Miss Daisy” is set in Atlanta and spans twenty-five years, from 1948 to 1973. When Daisy Wertham, a stubborn, elderly Southern widow, crashes her new car into the neighbor’s garage, her son, Boolie, forces her to take on a chauffeur. He employs Hoke Coleburn, much to her chagrin. At first, Daisy refuses to rely on a black man to get her from one place to the next and Hoke spends two weeks... Read More

The Village Theatre will present “In Their Own Words,” an evening of songs and the stories from singer-songwriters: Bethann KAS Wolfskill & The Wild Jason Bergmeier Karl Beatty Doors open at 6pm Show starts at 7pm $5 donation suggested at the door. Learn more: IN THEIR OWN WORDS  Read More

QC Fit Fest will be held Feb. 18-19 at East Moline‘s Bend Xpo Center! Tickets are now available for online purchase for their 2022 Expo at QCFitFest.com QC Fit Fest is a community event designed for all ages to engage with local experts and learn more about health, fitness, nutrition, and athletic performance no matter where you are on your health journey. “My partners and I created this event to help take the confusion out of health. We highlight the very best the Quad Cities has to offer when it comes to finding the flavor of movement and activity that suits you best. From yoga and weightlifting... Read More

DAVENPORT, IA – The 21st annual Great River Show Choir competition will be held on Saturday, February 18, at the Adler Theater/River Center in Downtown Davenport! 18 outstanding local and regional show choirs will compete, including local talent from Davenport North and Bettendorf, as well as groups representing Iowa City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, the Greater Chicagoland area, and even Indiana and Nebraska.  The show choirs of Davenport Central and Sudlow Intermediate will also perform in exhibition as hosting choirs. “We are very excited to host this competition for the 21st year,” said... Read More

Skillet, with Theory of a Deadman, will rock the Rust Belt, 533  12th Ave, East Moline at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 19! Doors open at 6, with opening act Saint Asonia. Tickets are on sale now! Here are some details on the bands: Skillet Not every rebellion gestates in darkness. As one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, Skillet continue to rebel against conventions, doubts, expectations, and rules with the intent to uplift in light. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Pandora Billionaires Club members and multiplatinum Kenosha, Wisconsin quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals/bass],... Read More

The Quad City Hash House Harriers – Dirty Pirate Chapter (or QCH3), a local group that is part of the loosely affiliated international organization, the Hash House Harriers, and a self-described “Drinking Club with a Running Problem,” will hold their Annual Red Dress Run on Saturday, February 18, in which all participants – male and female – wear red dresses to have fun and draw attention to this charity event. Participants will gather at 12:00 p.m., at Rookies Sports Bar, 2818 Brady St., Davenport. Runners will take off just after 2:00 p.m.. In true hashing tradition,... Read More

The Outdoor Show Comes to Rock Island This Weekend! This event features a variety of resources for anyone interested in the great outdoors. A large number of hunting, fishing and boating vendors will be on hand as well as representatives from charters, resorts, government agencies and conservation clubs.  A kids camp area will also be available with an archery range, trout fishing pond, minnow races and more. Show Hours: Friday, February 17: Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, February 18: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, February 19: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ticket prices: Adults: $8 ($7 in advance) Kids 6-15: $1 Kids 5 &... Read More

Looking for fun this weekend? Well, if you’re in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities, listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! It gives you a rundown of some of the cool things going on in and around the Quad-Cities over the next week. This week: A late Valentine’s Day celebration, a fish swap, a cocoa tasting weekend event, live music, and much more in this week’s Weekend!  Read More