It’s the last weekend of this summer’s Mercado on 5th, Moline’s showcase of Mexican food, culture and more, and tonight at 5 offers your last opportunity for fun there! The ’80s tribute band Class of ’82 will be playing at the event, with a special set en espanol. Bringing Back Mexican Cuisine, Culture And More Fridays through Sept. 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. at 432 12th Street in Moline, everyone can get the weekend started right with Mercado! There will be a variety of children’s activities, delicious Mexican cuisine, and unique retail stands selling everything from... Read More

The second annual Bar-B-QC heats up September 9 and 10! The festivities will include tastefully unique barbecue from local and national vendors. While you savoring the barbeque , your ears will be delighted by live music that will flow throughout the event! Admission is $5 at the door. Proceeds from Bar-B-QC will support the community. Sign up on our Eventbrite event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jaycees-of-the-quad-cities-bar-b-qc-tickets-328264035567  Read More

Looking for something fun to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week, our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast gives you a rundown of cool stuff going on in and around the area. Here’s this week’s podcast: Lots of live music, theater, farmer’s markets and BBQ in this week’s Weekend!  Read More

People have been joking about Leonardo DiCaprio’s predilection for dating younger women for decades, and apparently, now it’s hit peak ridicule. DiCaprio broke up with his most recent girlfriend right on the eve of her 25th birthday, and, as the folks on the internet do, because they have no lives, they went nuts about it. People were freaking out about the fact that this rich, handsome, famous dude has been consistently dating girls under 25, and, whether intentional or not, keeps breaking up with them as if they have an expiration date at a quarter of a century. It’s strange,... Read More

My Brother’s Gift adapted by Claudia Haas based on the memories of Eva Geiringer Schoss and the paintings and poetry of Heinz Geiringer The Black Box Theatre is producing My Brother’s Gift as a part of the Out of Darkness: Holocaust Messages for Today  (outofdarknessqc.com) Designed and directed by Black Box co-founder Lora Adams. The production features Patti Flaherty as Adult Eva. Wrigley Mancha as young Eva, Charles Thomas Budan as Heinz, Jennifer Cook Gregory as Mutti, Mischa Hooker as Pappy, Ben Bergthold as Herman, Paige Jackson as Sanna and Lily Critchfield as Mrs. Jansen. This production... Read More

Thursday Night Groove rocks Schwiebert Park every Thursday night through Sept. 22! The free concert schedule in downtown Rock Island includes: 9/8 Crooked Cactus Band 9/15 Soul Storm 9/22 Phyllis and the Sharks 9/29 North of 40 10/6 Piso’s Cure – Sponsored by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area 10/13 Class of ’82 – Sponsored by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area 10/20 Rain Date if needed For more visit THURSDAY NIGHT GROOVE  Read More

The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce, Maple City Cruisers, Gen-Airpark and the Geneseo Model Railroaders are thrilled to announce that the 16th Annual Trains, Planes & Automobiles Festival will take place on September 8-10, 2022 in downtown Geneseo, and other venues. The Maple City Cruiser’s popular downtown car show is scheduled for Saturday September 10, 2022. Stay tuned for more details! THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Stearman Bi-Plane Fly-In at Gen-Air Park FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Cruise the Canal – Guided golf cart tours of the Hennepin... Read More

Free music from local artists will rock Davenport’s newest riverfront venue, Quinlan Court and tonight they feature Jef Spradley! Front Street Brewery and local food trucks will be onsite for food and beverage purchases. Food trucks and beverages at 6:00 p.m. with music starting at 7:00 p.m. Learn more here: davenportiowa.com/riverfront Featured artists upcoming include: September 8 | Lewis Knudsen September 15 | Mo&Co September 22 | FlatTop September 29 | TBD  Read More

There are only a couple of shows left and a couple of opportunities to see the hilarious “Disaster” at Rock Island’s Circa ’21! Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the ‘70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films in “Disaster!” at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island! The show is open through Sept. 10. Tickets can be had by calling (309) 786-7733, ext. 2. ​It’s 1979, and New York’s hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending... Read More

DUANE BETTS will rock Davenport’s The Raccoon Motel stage on Saturday, September 10 at 6:00pm! Doors open at 5pm. Get your tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/raccoonmotel/events/duane-betts-47828?fs=e&s=cl  Read More