The Quad Cities’ 2020 was filled with the pandemic, protests, the derecho, and much more. On Monday, September 26 at 7:00 PM, the Bettendorf Public Library and Midwest Writing Center will take a look back with a panel event of three local authors who are included in the anthology “These Interesting Times: Surviving 2020 in the Quad Cities.” The live event will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. No registration is required to attend for in person attendance. The event is also open to virtual remote attendance. Registration for virtual... Read More

Fall is falling in as summer is stepping aside, and there’s plenty of fun to be had in Illinois and Iowa throughout the Quad-Cities during pumpkin spice season! It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! 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... Read More

If you like indie rock you’ll want to check out Rock Island’s Rozz Tox tonight! Two great bands, ALGIERS and MOUNTAIN SWALLOWER will rock Rozz-Tox September 17! ALGIERS (Matador Records): “… Algiers’ gothic gospel funk finds the right balance of doomy melodrama, metallic Motown and floor-pounding post-punk.” – The Guardian “their live show has been described as “recalling at various points PIL’s dub-style expansions, Afrobeat, industrial, no wave, free jazz, Suicide, the XTC of “Travels in Nihilon,” Nick Cave’s fire and brimstone,... Read More

Ready for some great food and fun? Food Truck Fight® is coming back to Riverside Park in Muscatine, Iowa on Saturday, September 17! Join us for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, game-day broadcast, beverage tent, and more! Enjoy food from local and regional food trucks and cast your vote for your favorite truck! We will crown a new Food Truck Fight Champion® at 7:00pm. $10 General Admission at the entry gate on the day of the event OR a purchase a VIP Ticket in advance. Visit www.FoodTruckFight.com for additional details!  Read More

Riverssance  Festival of Fine Art is celebrating its 34th year as the premier fine arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing over 70 of the top artists throughout the greater Midwest. Organized and run by art enthusiasts, Riverssance continues to be recognized for its careful attention to artists’ success, community partnerships, great buyers, beautiful location, and a fun weekend. As one of the premier arts festivals in Iowa, Riverssance is designed to showcase and support visual artists in our region while enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our community. This event is fun for the whole... Read More

YOU ARE INVITED TO A BIG FAT GREEK FESTIVAL! Admission is $2.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free. The weekend will feature fine Greek cuisine, culture, music, dance and fun for the entire family. Get cultured in Rock Island! Opa! Friday, September 16th from 4 PM – 11 PM Saturday, September 17th from 11 AM – 11 PM The Big Fat Greek Festival will be held at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 2930 31st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois! Learn more here: https://facebook.com/events/s/our-big-fat-greek-festival/1278944482929777/  Read More

It’s that time of year, the 2022 season of Live@Five is taking place in Davenport’s Common Chord Courtyard Fridays at 5pm for FREE live music.     9/16 – Flash In A Pan sponsored by Wind Dancer Boutique 9/23 – Jordan Danielsen Band sponsored by The Planning Center 9/30 – Orangadang sponsored by Zeke’s Island Cafe  Read More

The Creation Studio at the Bettendorf Public Library is meant to be hub for creative exploration. On Saturday, September 17th at 1:00 PM the Bettendorf Public Library will offer community members a hands-on exploration of fiber arts. Creation Studio Workshop: Beginning Knitting is a limited sized class open to teens through adults. Registration is required for this free workshop and can be made at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6850135 or by calling the Library at 563-344-4175. The workshop will be held in the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning... Read More

Got the blues? Well you’re gonna be gettin’ ’em soon, and in a good way! The Mississippi Valley Blues Society is back in 2022 and will be showcasing an exciting and diverse lineup of established and emerging Blues-based artists. This year’s Festival is September 16-17th in Davenport’s LeClaire Park! Main Stage Friday Lineup Kevin Burt and Big Medicine 5:00-6:15pm Billy Branch and Sons of the Blues 6:45-8:00pm Joe Louis Walker 8:30-9:45pm Sue Foley 10:15-11:45pm Main Stage Saturday Lineup Ivan Singh 2:00-3:00pm Altered 5 Blues Band 3:30-4:45pm Rick Estrin and the Nightcats 5:15-6:45pm Vanessa... Read More

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in and around the Quad-Cities? You’ve got to listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool things going on in and around the area, and of course it’s all free, fun, and local! This week: Get a “Clue” at Circa ’21, get the blues at Blues Fest, and get a lot of live music at a ton of area venues, all in this week’s Weekend!  Read More