Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week? In the Quad-Cities? Check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, 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... Read More

Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope 6th Annual Fundraising Gala will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, at 6pm at the beautiful Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport! Tickets include: Heavy hors d’oeuvres Music and Live Entertainment Virtual Tour of Argrow’s Office in the Floreciente Community Shopping at Argrow’s Pop-Up Boutique Guest Speaker: Mrs. Manvee Vaid, founder of TerraKlay Manvee Vaid is a visionary social entrepreneur who has dedicated over a decade to empowering artisan communities in rural India. With a profound appreciation for indigenous arts and crafts, she has... Read More

You’ll be happy to get the blues this weekend, as Mississippi Valley Blues Fest 2023 will be held Saturday and Sunday at the historic LeClaire Park in Davenport, Iowa. Gates are open 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 11:30 p.m. Sunday. As always, the festival features some of the finest blues musicians from around the country, as well as the popular BlueSkool (to teach the young ‘uns about this historical and rich musical style), over 10 food and merch vendors, and more. The MVBS put on its first Blues Festival in LeClaire Park in July 1985 and has been honored by the National Blues... Read More

Live At 5 – Free Summer Concert Series is back with some brand new additions! Live music will happen every Friday from 5pm – 7pm in the Skybridge Courtyard at Common Chord! Sound is rocking, boots are stomping & tasty cold beverages are poured for a weekend kick-off celebration in Downtown Davenport, IA. The party does not stop there… with the new “AFTERPARTY” addition at Zeke’s Island Cafe, with each week’s featured intermission artist performing from 7pm – 8pm! Series Line Up: Sept. 15th: The Velies | Sponsored by: The Planning Center Sept. 22nd: Wicked Liz & The Bellyswirls... Read More

Coffee House has been a supporter of live local Quad Cities music, since it’s creation. And so they have decided to throw a FREE mini weekend festival in the East Village of Davenport! The festival will rock The Village September 15-17th with live music all weekend long! Coffee House will be serving their signature drinkables both adult & kid friendly! T Daddy’s BBQ will be on-site with the sauce and delicious BBQ menu! Explore & shop with local vendors, including live-printed T-shirts from our friends, Gnar City! Celebrate live music and community, all made possible thanks... Read More

The Mississippi Valley Blues Fest is back in LeClaire Park in 2023! The organization will present an amazing group of award-winning artists for Blues Fest 2023! Visit the website for lineup details, stage times, tickets, and more! https://www.mvbs.org/blues-fest/  Read More

For the second straight year, Genesis Hospice has earned national recognition for ranking in the top 5 percent for hospice quality performance. The Hospice Quality Excellence Award from HomeCare HomeBase recognizes agencies performing at 100% across the organization in all seven quality measures defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Genesis Hospice also has earned distinction as the only 5-Star rated hospice provider in the metro Quad-Cities, according to medicare.gov. “Genesis Hospice team works very hard to provide our patients with the best quality and patient... Read More

Davenport West High School participated in a Unified golf event sponsored by Special Olympics Iowa. A total of 17 Unified pairs played in a three-hole tournament at Red Hawk Golf Course. It was a remarkable day of golfing and building relationships between students of all abilities.  Read More

Gilda’s Club Quad-Cities is hosting a number of support groups this week. For hybrid groups, participants can register to attend in-person or via Zoom. RSVP is REQUIRED for both options. Connecting Through Cancer @ Davenport Clubhouse Tuesday, 6:00- 7:30 PM Weekly support group for adults with any type of cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Friends & Family Group @ Davenport Clubhouse Tuesday, 6:00- 7:30 PM Weekly support group for friends, family, and caregivers of those with a cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences.   Connecting... 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… Holly! Holly is a sweet girl who needs a loving person to scoop her up and help her come out of her shell.... Read More