Andrzej Kozlowski, a pianist from Rock Island’s Sound Conservatory, will perform a free concert at the Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch auditorium on Thursday, August 17. Originally scheduled for a previous date, the concert will feature works by Polish composer Frédéric François Chopin. The concert is from 6 pm to 7 pm at 2715 30th Street. It is open to all, with no admission charge. Kozlowski’s selection includes Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 & 3, Scherzo No. 2, and others. This concert is part of the library’s community outreach program. It is one of many... 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

The Back to School – Bless the Block Event will be held August 13! Get FREE backpacks, face painting, and more at 1925 5th Avenue, Rock Island. While the event is free, the organizers are aiming to fill 250 backpacks with school supplies to support young learners. You can still make a donation and be a part of this wonderful initiative. Let’s come together, celebrate, and empower kids for a successful school year ahead. Powered by Argrow’s House, Grace City Church, and other amazing sponsors! Learn more: BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT  Read More

The Speakeasy is happy to welcome back the Nightcaps comedy troupe and their popular adult improv comedy show SHOTS ‘N’ GIGGLES at 8 p.m. Saturday!  “The audience at our performance in March was amazing!  The energy in the room was unbelievable and the performers were feeding off that the entire night” said Brett Hitchcock director of audience development.  “It was similar to when the show was performed by The Blacklist a number of years ago which, at the time, was the most popular adult improv comedy show in town.” SHOTS ‘N’ GIGGLES The show brings improv comedy and alcohol... Read More

Jelly sandals, JNCO jeans, Doc Martens, slap bracelets and scrunchies — those are just a few memorable trends of the 1990s. And while a lot of those fashion choices are best laid to rest, there are some country music hits from the decade that we never want to let go. This year The Back Road Music Festival in Galva, Illinois is hosting some of the biggest names in County Music of the 1990s. Combined the first 3 acts announced have over 18 #1 songs and over 52 Top 10’s. Trace Adkins will be headlining the 2023 festival; joined by 2 of the biggest hit makers of the 90s, Lonestar and Diamond... Read More

Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is thrilled to be producing A Christmas Story – The Musical. This is scheduled on the 10th anniversary of when the Tony-nominated Best Musical was first produced at the Rock Island theater in 2013. Producer, Denny Hitchcock enthusiastically stated, “We are so happy to be producing this endearing, old fashioned holiday musical once again.” Adding to the excitement, he continued “and we are very happy to get Ashley Becher to direct this production and Ron May to once again serve as musical director.” Becher and May collaborated as the directorial... Read More

Join us for our 67th Annual Starlight Revue Concert Series at Lincoln Park in Rock Island! 5:00 Hy-Vee Grille & Rock Island Parks Concessions 7:00-9:00 Concert June 20 Troy Rangel & Friends June 27 The Hot Rods July 11 Superfly Samurai July 18 The Tailfins July 25 Josh Duffee Orchestra August 1 The Night People August 8 RAIN DATE  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

With its delightful collection of songs including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and the unforgettable “Margaritaville,” the legendary Jimmy Buffett’s repertoire will be given dazzling stage treatment in the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse debut of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Running through Sept. 9, this magically uplifting musical was lauded by the Hollywood Reporter as “the theatrical equivalent of sipping on a frozen drink while lying on a beach chair in the blazing sun,” and is being brought to life in Rock Island by a tremendous team of professional... Read More

The Rock Island Artists’ Market has announced it will be hosting two events for the 2021 season. Join local artists, makers, and growers on Sunday from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island, IL. This outdoor event is free to the public, and family friendly. Applications are now being accepted for vendors. Interested artists can find more information and the application form under the “Rock Island Artists’ Market” tab on Skeleton Key’s website, www.skeletonkeyqc.com, or in person during regular store hours. The Rock Island Artists’... Read More