Shakes Graves is ready to rock Rhythm City Casino May 10! Across his career, Shakey Graves — a.k.a. the performance moniker of Austin, Texas-born Alejandro Rose-Garcia — has intentionally created thrilling musical adventures tailored to each fan: burning CDs and putting them in personalized decorated bags; building intricate scavenger hunts that send fans in search of unique tapes; and Bandcamp-exclusive releases. “The fans and musicians that really resonate with me — and the inexplicable ways that I find things that I like — are usually entirely through randomness and chaos and accident,”... Read More

Don’t miss Lucinda Williams at Codfish Hollow on June 11! Known for bringing in eclectic and exciting artists and located just a short drive from the Quad Cities, Codfish Hollow is THE place for entertainment! Learn more here: LUCINDA WILLIAMS  Read More

QC Unity Pride is thrilled to unveil the date for our much-anticipated Annual QC UNITY Pride Parade: June 1st, 2024. This spectacular parade stands as a beacon of unity, as it traverses across the Mississippi River and bridges bi-state lines, from Downtown Davenport, IA leading into the 2024 Quad Cities Pride Festival at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, IL. We’re joining together the vibrant communities of the Quad Cities on both sides of the Mississippi River this year for the parade route. Come celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of togetherness with us. Learn more: PRIDE... Read More

In its’ 8th year, Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest will take place June 22-23, 2024 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a museum of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes. Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they come to life, vote for their favorite and even do some chalk art of their own, by taking part in the community... Read More

Record Store Day is back at Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie in Davenport Iowa. Starting at 9:00AM on April 20, Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie will be stocking their shelves with an extensive selection of limited edition Record Store Day titles. Be sure to show up on time or line up early to get your desired title. They will also be giving away free Ragged Records / Gnar City tote bags packed with goodies to the first 150 customers through the door. Stay tuned to their social media for more special announcements coming your way about the days festivities. Record Store Day was conceived in... Read More

Praised by Talkin’ Broadway as an entertainment that “bounces onto the stage with confidence, energy, and goodwill to spare,” DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL opens the 2024 season of high-spirited family productions at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse. Running through May 18, this charming and riotously funny delight is adapted from Jeff Kinney’s beloved children’s-book series and is being staged by a sensational cast and crew of professional talents. Circa ’21 will present show-only performances of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL on scheduled... Read More

The Quad Cities Record Show on rolls into the Quad Cities Sunday, April 7th from 10:00AM-3:00PM at the East End Bolders Club in Moline, Illinois! FREE ADMISSION Featuring vinyl records, CD’s, cassettes, music memorabilia, stereo gear and more from over 20 vendors! Food and drink will be available for purchase. To reserve a vendor table, please call Chris with CK RECORDS: (309)721-9470 EAST END BOLDERS CLUB 3712 4th Avenue Moline, IL 61265  Read More

Presented By First Fleet Concerts, Ben Folds brings his Paper Airplane Request Tour to Davenport’s Capitol Theatre Tuesday, August 13! Ben Folds – Paper Airplane Request Tour Tuesday, August 13 Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM All Ages Tickets on sale NOW online at axs.com!  Read More

Call for Entries: Pulling Focus African American Film Festival Dear Independent Filmmakers, The Azubuike African American Council for The Arts is thrilled to announce the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival and warmly invites you to submit your short films. This prestigious event is dedicated to showcasing cinematic stories by and about the Black Diaspora, African Americans, and BIPOC communities. We are seeking films that reflect the richness of the African American or African descent experience, crafted with passion and the unique perspective that only you, as a filmmaker, can bring. Eligibility: National... Read More

Get your ECLIPSE on at The Hauberg Center on Monday, April 8! They’ve got the glasses and chairs, all you need to bring is yourself and enjoy this incredible sight! You won’t be able to see another one in the Quad Cities until August 23, 2044! Learn more here: ECLIPSE VIEWING  Read More