Join the German American Heritage Center and Museum on Sunday, June 7th for “20 Germans You Didn’t Know You Knew,” presented over zoom by Kelly Lao, Executive Director of the GAHC. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, our lives have been shaped by the discoveries and creations of German and German Americans. Some left their homes to further their careers while others created their life’s work in the kitchen. In this presentation you will learn about 20 Germans whose work has likely touched your life. These are 20 Germans you didn’t know you knew. A zoom link... Read More

Quad City Arts will offer the photography of Ken Urban and paintings by Margaret Ertz as their gallery entry through June 19. Ken Urban’s photographs tell a story. He travels the backroads of the Midwest with his camera in hand. This show is about the forgotten silos that blanket the countryside, no longer in use, but towering symbols of days gone by. In the rural American landscape, with its ever-changing farm practices and abandoned barns on the verge of collapse, the silos are often the only reminder of the past. Occasionally a tree blooms and grows in the protection of these silos. Urban’s... Read More

While things in the Quad Cities are just now starting to open back up, not everyone is completely comfortable with venturing out into the wild. Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy understands this and is continuing to provide online virtual classes for those interested in continuing their art education. For a full list of classes, which range from Summer Acrylic Landscape to Life Drawings, please visit https://www.bereskinartgallery.com/shop/virtual-classes/29.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

Make plans to come out to The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge (3402 Elmore Avenue Davenport) for some live music from Kellen Myers & Terry Schmidt, this Saturday Jun 6 from 8 – 10 p.m.! Limited assigned seating. After June 1st, you can make your reservation to attend by contacting Diane@thegrapelife.com or call 563-355-7070. If there is space to accommodate your party, you will be directed to pay a non-refundable $5 per person reservation fee through PayPal or Venmo. $10 minimum purchase per person, 21 & older For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/678148046083962/.   For... Read More

Quad-Cities Pride Week had to be canceled this year due to concerns over covid-19, but that doesn’t stop Pride Month from being a point of pride and celebration throughout the nation and the Quad-Cities! In celebration and remembrance of the event, here’s a flip through memory lane and some photos from last year’s event…  Read More

Join Think & Drink Entertainment for some Drive-In Music Bingo at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust Street Davenport) this Saturday Jun 6. Gates open at 6 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7 p.m. This is an all-ages event and is FREE to play!   Music from the 50’s through music that came out in the last month! Think you know your music? If you know what song contains these lyrics, you would probably love Rock Star Bingo! “And she’s watching him with those eyes, And she’s loving him with that body, I just know it, Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her... Read More

After being quarantined for months, it’s time for some laughs. Richard Cason brings an unforgettable and cathartic night of stand-up comedy to Duey’s Corner Tap (102 N Main Street Port Byron) this Friday Jun 5 at 8 p.m. Don’t miss this amazing evening of fun and laughs! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/677130826379431/.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

Grab a cup of coffee and join Nahant Marsh Education Center for a NahantLive! webinar on Turtle Research for June’s Breakfast Nature Club, this Friday Jun 5 from 10 – 11 a.m. Nahant Marsh staff has been monitoring turtle populations for a decade. You will learn about our recent and long-term findings, followed by a demonstration of live turtle trapping and data recording. Cost: $6 PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UFw2aiRYRzWkP8ANvkaL9w   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

Join the Figge Art Museum for a Virtual Wine & Art night this Thursday Jun 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. online! Meghan Purcell will lead participants through various types of printmaking, using foam, cardboard, paint and markers to make fun prints inspired by the museum’s collection! Explore your own artistic expression using a variety of techniques with this uniquely spontaneous medium. This class will be taught virtually using Zoom with the Zoom code being provided after registration. Supply pick up date is Tuesday, June 2 from 4-6 p.m. unless otherwise arranged by contacting ballen@figgeartmuseum.org Instructor:... Read More

Feeling the urge for some live music? Rob, Gary, Jimmy of The Night People will be bringing some tasty jams to Davenport Elks #298 (4400 W Central Park Ave Davenport) this Wednesday Jun 3 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/289994765352453/.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More