Join Pour Bros Craft Taproom on their patio with your pooch for Pups and Pints on April 30! Pour Bros monthly dog friendly social features our Pour Wall, Tito’s Handmade Vodka puptails, swag giveaways, interaction with a monthly local non-profit and local vendor/ treat artisans! A percentage of their sales will go to the local non-profit, as well as a donation from the “Love, Tito’s” campaign. ❤️ Came hang out on the Taproom’s community lawn space with your canine friend while enjoying a relaxing Sunday! All of their adult PBQC family are invited to join and a pooch is not required... Read More

Little Women AUDITIONS By Louisa May Alcott, adapted by Marisha Chamberlain Directed by Madelyn Dorta Auditions will take place at Playcrafters Barn Theatre in Moline… -Saturday, April 29th from 1-3 PM -Sunday, April 30th from 4-6 PM Performance Dates: • Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23 • Friday, July 28 – Sunday, July 30 • July 25-27 (Benefit performances) Rehearsals will depend on the actors’ availability and will begin around May 15th. All actors who are cast must be available for all show dates, as well as tech week. Play Summary: Under the guidance of their beloved mother,... Read More

Looking for fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this weekend? Listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: William Campbell ‘Rises’ up to play at Galvin Fine Arts Center, check out standup comedy at the Speakeasy, and see plenty of live music and more in this week’s Weekend!  Read More

In anticipation of Western Illinois University’s commencement in May, the Multicultural Center (MCC) will host a joint graduation celebration to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of graduating members of the LGBT*QA, Latinx and African/African American/Afro-Caribbean communities at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the University Union Heritage Room. In prior years, the MCC had hosted separate graduations for the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC graduation), the LGBT*QA Resource Center (Lavender Graduation) and the Casa Latina Cultural Center (Latinx Graduation). However, in... Read More

People often say this food was better than sex. Frankly, that’s terrifying. I’ve been admitted to a hospital, banned from Burger King properties, chased by the Mexican police and atleast one Cartel, and had my credit score increase by 50 points after some of my escapades. So, I’d like to submit this Award winning chill served to me today at Rubys was better than dry humping. Can I say that? I mean don’t get me wrong, this is literally the best chilli I’ve ever had…Better than sex? Ehh, definitely better than dry humping. Do people still do that? My marketing... Read More

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) welcomed NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins to the Quad Cities to meet with students and emphasize the importance of science and education. “In 20 years, when we’re sending the next generation of explorers to Mars, they’re going to be the kids sitting in our elementary schools today,” said Congressman Sorensen. “It’s so important to introduce our kids to the wonders of science so those scientists and thinkers can grow up in places like Central and Northwestern Illinois.” On Wednesday, Sorensen and Dr. Rubins hosted a forum... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Initiate change on campus and enter to win a WIU parking pass for next year. The Western Illinois University Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF) is conducting a campus climate survey to measure the attitudes, opinions and work environment from the faculty/staff/student points of view, with the goal of using the results to identify and address issues to further improve the University. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential. Neither the researchers nor the source providing the data will be... Read More

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen announced the launch of his first Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.   “One of the responsibilities I look forward to the most is recognizing our many talented neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois,” said Sorensen. “I look forward to acknowledging the gifted young artists across our District and honoring one talented student’s work in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.”  Submissions must be made by... 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… Stella! We’re looking for a forever foster for Stella. Stella is an 8 year old, front declawed... Read More

Find fun in Illinois and Iowa with your 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 started planning your entertainment for the week. So what’s on the Fun10 for this week? Read on… Morgan... Read More