Hey Quad Cities, it’s time to show some PRIDE! One of the coolest festivals in the Quad Cities is back and better than ever! Quad Cities Fall Pride Festival is happening this Friday Oct 5 and Saturday Oct 6 at Mary’s on 2nd (832 W 2nd St. Davenport). Come enjoy fun, food, music, friends, art and LGBTQ pride at this family-friendly event!   Here is the full line-up of entertainment: Friday Oct 5 4 p.m.                 DJ Wayne 6 p.m.                 Belly Dancers 7 p.m.                 Corporate Rock 9 p.m.                ... Read More

Are you ready to party with Sesame Street Live? Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! is happening this this Thursday Oct 4 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline). Everyone’s invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new sensory adventure live on stage. From the moment the curtain rises, parents and children alike will be on their feet dancing along to a pop-infused soundtrack with new Sesame Street... Read More

Bullying is serious business. But thanks to QC United and Pete the Purple Bull, bullying prevention in schools and communities can be both effective and enjoyable! Join QC United and Pete the Purple Bull in their Kindness Rocks Campaign! Show support and feel the power of kindness through the numerous events planned and sponsorships available throughout the coming months. While October is National Bullying Prevention Month, QC United is dedicated to assisting local youth fully access educational opportunities all year long. QC United operates several unique and exciting programs endorsed by multiple... Read More

One band has continued to break all the molds of mainstream music and remain relevant, through the years. Their latest album with accompanying tour is no exception. Primus will be taking the stage at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Wednesday Oct 3 at 8 p.m. Taking inspiration from a wide range of sources was part of what made Primus one of the most distinctive, innovative bands of the 1990s. Primus released their ninth album last year, The Desaturating Seven, a concept record themed around the Italian author Ul de Rico’s 1978 children’s book, The Rainbow Goblins. The... Read More

Autumn is officially upon us. And what a better way to celebrate than with a Pumpkin Extravaganza? Celebrate the fall season with Pumpkin Extravaganza at the Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Ave Rock Island) every Sunday, beginning this Sunday Sep 30 through Oct 21 from 12:30 – 3 p.m. Each week will feature a fall-themed family friendly activity. All Pumpkin Extravaganza events are included with general admission. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 2-15 and free for children under 2. No reservations are required, these are drop-in events. Here are the weekly Pumpkin Extravaganza... Read More

A cemetery with over 160 years of history is bound to be filled with interesting stories and important life lessons.  One local cemetery has created a way to keep those stories and lessons alive to this day. Moline Parks and Recreation is hosting their annual ‘Echoes from Riverside’ on Saturday Sep 29 at Riverside Cemetery (2900 6th Avenue Moline). This one of a kind walk down memory lane brings some the area’s earliest citizens and their stories to life for all to hear. You will find a common theme in the stories you are presented- Unfortunate Endings. Tickets for this event will be available... Read More

One of the greatest prog-heavy rock bands in metal history, Queensryche, is coming to the Rhythm City Casino Resort in the Quad-Cities next spring. The Seattle band will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at the Casino at 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport. One of hard rock’s most celebrated , Queensrÿche will be taking the Event Center stage to perform jaw-dropping hits like “Jet City Woman,” “Guardian,” “Hellfire,” and “Bulletproof”. Tickets range from $47 – $27 plus applicable taxes and fees. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 6 at 10 AM CST and can be purchased by visiting... Read More

Jousting? Medieval games? Vikings? Sounds like a great time! The Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire returns this weekend, Saturday Sep 29 and Sunday Sep 30, at Credit Island Park (2200 W River Dr. Davenport). From 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. you are invited to enjoy some family fun and entertainment. Admission for adults is $10 (or a 2-day pass for $15), kids 5-15 are $5 and under 5 are free! There will also be a $2 discount to Military Personnel with I.D. Live stage entertainment, activities and demonstrations will provide the utmost enjoyment for the entire family. From Norse Fyre, choreographed aerials... Read More

In the United States, 1 in 3 women will die from heart disease. Fifteen years ago, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign was born to raise awareness among women about their great health threat – heart disease. The Go Red for Women luncheon continues to serve as the cornerstone event of the Go Red for Women movement in local communities, including the Quad Cities. The 15th Annual Quad Cities Go Red for Women Luncheon is happening on Thursday Nov 1 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. Davenport). Join over 300 of the Quad Cities’ most influential... Read More

Bullying is serious business. But thanks to QC United and Pete the Purple Bull, bullying prevention in schools and communities can be both effective and enjoyable! Join QC United and Pete the Purple Bull in their Kindness Rocks Campaign! Show support and feel the power of kindness through the numerous events planned and sponsorships available throughout the coming months. While October is National Bullying Prevention Month, QC United is dedicated to assisting local youth fully access educational opportunities all year long. QC United operates several unique and exciting programs endorsed by multiple... Read More