The Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is turning 4 and you’re invited to help them celebrate! On Sunday Aug 6 from 12-4 p.m. the Skeleton Key will be celebrating four years of business in downtown Rock Island (520 18th Street) in style! There will be special sales, door prizes, cupcakes and more. While you’re there, feel free to browse around for that special addition to your home décor, amazing jewelry and antiques that speak to you. Come for the party and stay for the one-of-a-kind collection found at the Skeleton Key Art and Antiques!  Read More

The end of the summer break is unfortunately approaching. Which means long lines at registration, school supply shopping and a Back to School Bash! That’s right, the Moline Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Back to School Bash on Sunday Aug 6 from 12-5 p.m. at Riverside Aquatic Center. The cost to enter the Aquatic Center for this event is only $1.00! Backpacks full of school supplies will be handed out to the first 100 children through the doors (each child must be present). A.D. Huesing will be providing free food (while supplies last) and Quad City Bouncy will have bounce houses... Read More

A car show like none other is hitting the Quad Cities Area this weekend, and you won’t want to miss it! The Quad Cities British Auto Club is hosting their annual Heartland British Autofest! On Saturday Aug in LeClaire. The show starts at 9 a.m. and the judging will begin at 12 p.m. Awards will be handed out for the best cars in numerous categories at 3 p.m. There is no admission cost for the viewing public. This car show will display some of the area’s greatest British cars from makers such as Jaguar, MG, Mini, Triumph and many more. Many activities will be available for the entire family.... Read More

One of the most highly-anticipated weeks of the summer in the Quad Cities is officially here! That’s right, it’s Mississippi Valley Fair week! The 2017 Mississippi Valley Fair takes place from Aug 1-6 at the fairgrounds located at 2815 West Locust Street Davenport. Horse shows, talent shows, kids karaoke contests, carnival rides, petting zoos and concerts only begin the list of the many activities you will find this year. Do you already have your Fun Card? The Mississippi Valley Fair Fun Cards allow access to the fairgrounds every day and they are the only way you can enter the Grandstand... Read More

Are you ready to put those horns up and rock out to some hardcore metal? QC Metalfest 2017 is happening this Saturday July 29 from 2-11 p.m. at the Bierstube (415 15th Street Moline). Admission is only $5 and all money goes back to the bands! This is an all-ages show. Here are the set times for all performances: 2:20 p.m.              Lord Giver (Quad Cities)                                    Outside 2:50 p.m.              Rezinator (Quad Cities)                                       Outside 3:20... Read More

Art, music, food and flowers. Sounds like the perfect recipe to a beautiful summer day! The Quad City Botanical Center and River Music Experience are hosting a new summer event, Art in the Garden. The event will take place at the Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) on Saturday July 29 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost of admission is $8 for adults and $4 for youth and members of the Botanical Center or River Music Experience. Tickets can be purchased in advance by going to http://www.shop.qcgardens.com/. This event will take place rain or shine. Art in the Garden will present... Read More

If you do not already plan to be downtown Davenport this weekend, you need to start planning now! In addition to the many Bix 7 activities going on this weekend, Davenport’s 46th Annual Street Fest will also be in full swing! Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29 downtown Davenport (2nd Street between Brady and Ripley) will transform into the Quad Cities’ biggest homecoming party! There will be festival food and drinks, live music, arts and crafts vendors and more! Here is a lineup of the live music acts: Friday July 28 11:30 a.m.            QC Rock Academy 1:45 p.m.             ... Read More

It is officially time for the 8th Annual Quad Cities Planet Comic and Arts Convention! Are you ready? This Saturday July 29 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. you are invited to the QC Planet Con at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center (226 17th Street Rock Island). Admission is only $5 for adults and kids 12 and under are free! Regional artists, writers and vendors will be available for your viewing, purchasing and conversing needs. There will also be plenty of Q&A panels, costume/cosplay contests for kids and adults and even some surprises! The Quad City Rollers will be in attendance (on wheels,... Read More

Do you enjoy magic? How about having fun and laughing with friends and family? Then you won’t want to miss this show! The Black Box Theatre of the Quad Cities (1623 5th Avenue Moline) will be presenting T.J. Regul, The Quad City Magician, on Friday July 28 from 7-8 p.m. Tickets are only $16 and can be purchased in advance on-line at https://thelittleboxoffice.com/theblackboxtheatre/event/view/67752. T.J. Regul, The Quad City Magician, will not disappoint with his high-energy and interactive comedy magic show. Fun will be had by the entire family! For more information on T.J. make sure to check... Read More

Since 1975, runners have traveled from all over the world to the Quad Cities for a one of a kind race event. The Bix 7 brings the most elite talent to downtown Davenport for one weekend, every July. That weekend is officially upon us, once again. It’s time for some Bix 7 fun! The Running Wild Sports and Fitness Expo will be in full-swing on Thursday July 28 from 5-9 p.m. and Friday July 29 from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. The expo is a two-day event featuring vendors from the health, wellness and fitness industry including running apparel and gear, nutritional products and injury prevention. There is no... Read More