Multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have announced they will be embarking on a nationwide headlining tour in support of their forthcoming album, Miracle Pill (Warner Records). The tour will make a stop at the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Wednesday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. Joining them on the tour will be special guests, The Unlikely Candidates. Tickets ($39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $79.50) will go on sale to the general public this Friday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.) and online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information on... Read More

Aristophanes’ classic comedy “Ecclesiazusae” will close the Genesius Guild’s 2019 season with performances at 8 p.m. on July 27 & 28 and August 3 & 4 at the Don Wooten Stage in Lincoln Park, Rock Island. Ecclesiazusae is a perfect example of Aristophanes’ sharp wit and political commentary, with the jokes updated to cover modern-day themes. Performances are free. Aristophanes was a familiar and upsetting figure in classical Athens with his knack for writing plays that needled local authority figures. In “Ecclesiazusae,” Aristophanes turns the local... Read More

Over 800,000 suicides are reported globally each year, with many more going unreported. In the US alone, over 121 individuals complete suicide on a daily basis. Show your support and help bring awareness to suicide at the 2nd Annual Hope for the Quad Cities Festival on Saturday Jul 27 at Bierstube Moline (415 15th Street Moline). Admission to this fun-filled day long festival is only $10. All revenue generated at Hope for the Quad Cities Festival is donated to Hope for the Day, a non-profit organization that works in the alternative music scene to raise awareness towards mental health and suicide... Read More

Are you ready for the Quad Cities’ Biggest Homecoming Party? It’s time for a Street Fest! The 48th Annual Street Fest is happening Downtown Davenport, on 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley, this Friday Jul 26 and Saturday Jul 27! This all-ages event is FREE to enter! Enjoy tons of festival food and drinks, great live music, dozens of arts and crafts vendor, bounce houses for the kids, street performers and so much more!   Here is a full run-down of the live entertainment:  Friday Jul 26 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.                 QC Rock Academy 1:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.                   ... Read More

Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers will perform at the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, ranging from $59 to $89, will go on sale this Friday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.) and online at Ticketmaster.com. Heralded as an artist’s artist, the Country Music Hall of Fame member and three-time GRAMMY winner has recorded 30 albums and spent three decades performing concerts all over the world.  Kristofferson is a winner of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriter Hall of Fame, and has been... Read More

Back by popular demand, Shear Madness returns to the Circa ’21 stage! Shear Madness will take the stage at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 3rd Avenue Rock Island) this Wednesday Jul 24 and will continue through Saturday Sep 7. After 38 years, this is the longest running comedy in history — And for good reason! America’s favorite comedy whodunit delights audiences with its unique blend of madcap improvisation and spine-tickling mystery. Shear Madness takes place in a hair salon and is chock full of up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor. During the course of the action, a murder is committed... Read More

Since 1975, runners have traveled from all over the world to the Quad Cities for a one of a kind race event. The Bix 7 brings the most elite talent to downtown Davenport for one weekend, every July. That weekend is officially upon us, once again. It’s time for some Bix 7 fun! The Running Wild Sports and Fitness Expo will be in full-swing on Thursday July 25 from 5-9 p.m. and Friday July 29 from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. The expo is a two-day event featuring vendors from the health, wellness and fitness industry including running apparel and gear, nutritional products and injury prevention. There is no... Read More

You’ve seen the pictures. You’ve heard the stories. Now is your chance to get your own Scratch Cupcakery cupcakes! The Quad Cities will once again be able to purchase their favorite Scratch cupcakes on Wednesday Jul 24 in Rock Island (323 18th Street)! Flavors on board for this event are Peanut Butter Cup, Peach Cobbler, Blackout, Crispy, Apple Pie, Butterfinger Cookies, Mint Fudge Brownie, Oh Happy Day!, Wedding Day, Chocolate Mocha, Lemon Blueberry, and Princess! Gluten Free options include pound cake, chocolate zucchini, cranberry orange, lemon poppyseed, cinnamon coffee cake, and cherry... Read More

Calling all homebrew creators and homebrew consumers! It is time we celebrate all that is good with enzymes and fermentation! 2019 Homebrew Festiv-Ale takes place this Saturday Jul 20 from 2 – 6 p.m. at WAKE Brewing (2529 5th Avenue Rock Island). And you are invited to enjoy the area’s best homebrewer’s fruits (or barley) of labor. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at CoOp Records or WAKE Brewing (cash only) and online until Saturday at 12 p.m. at https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/homebrew-festiv-ale123. Tickets will also be available at the door tomorrow after 2 p.m. for $25. All Profits... Read More

We’re halfway to the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s time to celebrate by tapping everyone’s favorite holiday stout, Jingle Java! Bent River Brewing Company (1413 5th Avenue Moline) currently has the delicious holiday favorite, Jingle Java, on tap and available for growlers! In addition, there are some fun-filled holiday-related events going on this weekend. Friday Jul 19 and Saturday Jul 20, Jingle Java enthusiasts can enjoy Christmas movies on the patio, beginning at 9 p.m. both nights. Hungry? Late-night menu will also be available from 10 – midnight. Bent... Read More