Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like you’ve never seen it before with Van Gogh Quad-Cities! The iconic works come to life all around you, appearing and disappearing, flowing across multiple surfaces, and heightening the senses with their immense detail,  this weekend at the RiverCenter/Adler Theatre in Davenport! Expanding Vincent’s universe to a sharable and lively 360° experience requires a different way of thinking. Mathieu St-Arnaud and his team worked to make Van Gogh’s works larger than life – while certain paintings are presented in all their simplicity,... Read More

Looking for fun events in Illinois and Iowa and the Quad-Cities this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week, we do a little podcast here called Weekend in 2 Minutes, where we run through some of the cool things going on in and around the Quad-Cities in Illinois and Iowa. It’s fun, free, and local, and it’s right here on your friendly neighborhood QuadCities.com! This week: Classic theater returns with Prenzies and Genesius Guild hitting the stage, dueling pianos tickle the ivories, and the summer concert season continues in earnest, in our Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More

I have boldly gone where some man may go, some day. Grandma, grab the smelling salts — I have been to the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk. Well, it may be the future birthplace. It may not. Not even Gene Roddenberry, who created “Star Trek,” exacted the place of Kirk’s conception, other than to say it was a small Iowa town. The citizens of Riverside, Iowa, population 826, say that it will be in their tiny bosom that Kirk’s parents indeed will do the deed. Hold the birthday cards, though. Kirk’s supposed conception will take place on or about... Read More

The second annual Drag for Dogs show is back at The Village Theatre June 30 and they are pumped to make the show an absolute blast! Last year this event SOLD OUT, so be sure to grab your tickets to the Drag Show of the Year to support the wonderful dogs at the Humane Society of Scott County! Not only will you have a great time, but you will know your night of fun will be for a good cause! Details and tickets: DRAG FOR DOGS  Read More

Due to popular demand a matinee performance has been added for Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour coming to the Adler Theatre on October 29. Event Date and Time: Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 PM. General On-Sale: Friday, May 12 at 10:00 AM. EXCLUSIVE PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ADLER THEATRE EMAIL CLUB MEMBERS: Use promotional code: GREATEST Presale Starts: Thursday, May 11 at 10 AM Presale Ends: Thursday, May 11 at 10 PM (12 hours only) Hailed this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy nominated comedian and podcaster... Read More

MOLINE, IL (June 23, 2023) – The QC Strikers Warriors are nationals-bound! Vibrant has announced a send-off pep rally in support of the U15 boys team as it heads to the 2023 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in Wichita, Kansas. On Tuesday, June 27 th at 5:30pm, Vibrant – who sponsors QC Strikers Youth Soccer – will host a reception at the company’s headquarters at 6600 44th Ave in Moline, IL. The event will celebrate the success of the Warriors’ regular season and the honor of representing the state of Iowa at the prestigious youth soccer event. For the third consecutive season,... Read More

Deana Carter is coming to Rhythm City Casino on Thursday, July 6! Drenched in sun-kissed natural beauty both inside and out, Nashville native, Deana Carter, didn’t take a seemingly easy route to stardom, but instead chose to defy the conventional expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark. And she did, undeniably taking the industry and fans by storm with her wildly successful multi-platinum international debut “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” more two decades ago. Anchored by the dreamy super hit” Strawberry Wine”, Carter showcased her own blend... 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… Precious! We’d like you to meet Precious! Our funny girl is ready and eager to ditch shelter life once... Read More

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

Do you have a family member or ancestor who was a musician? Are you curious to learn more about their involvement in Quad Cities bands or ensembles? Special Collections intern Harrison Phillis will give a presentation featuring a brief history of music in the Quad Cities area as well as the available resources related to local music history and how to utilize them effectively. Beyond Bix: Researching Local Musicians in the Quad Cities Monday, June 26, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm The Library | Main – Meeting Room B (Large) https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/10095316  Read More