Experience the PREMIERE Drag Show in the Quad Cities! The Speakeasy (1818 3rd Avenue Rock Island) is thrilled to welcome back the area’s premiere drag show, Viva La Divas, this Friday with a special holiday show tonight! Now in its seventh year, Viva La Divas is the longest running drag show in the Quad Cities bringing you some of the United States best performers! Viva La Divas has three multiple title holders and Speakeasy favorites… Dementia Jaide, Jamie Summers and Milange Cavalli! This outstanding show cast is the kind you would expect to see in a large market like Chicago, New York... Read More

The 71st DCSD Holiday Concert was a great success! The event was held at the historic Adler Theatre, featuring 571 students from Davenport Central High School, Davenport North High School, and Davenport West High School’s music departments. Superintendent Schneckloth even made a guest appearance as the Emcee on stage. It was an incredible night full of amazing talent from our DCSD students!  Read More

Light Up LeClaire is back and you don’t want to miss it! This year’s event will be held December 2nd at 5:30pm! Learn more: LIGHT UP LECLAIRE  Read More

Reindeer Day is BACK AGAIN at the Family Museum in Bettendorf December 2 from 12Noon until 5pm! See a LIVE Reindeer (Sponsored By: Northwest Bank & Trust Company)! Make Reindeer Antlers in the Imagination Studio! Play Reindeer Games in the Great Hall! Enjoy “Polar Express” Dance Performances from the Family Museum Dance Company! PLUS, help Pack-a-Police Car & Fire Truck with new, unwrapped toys and you will receive $2 OFF your Family Museum Admission on Reindeer Day! The Bettendorf Police Department Squad Car and Bettendorf Fire Department Truck will be located outside between... Read More

Find fun events going on near you in Illinois and Iowa with our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! It’s a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities area over the next couple of days. This week: Lots of holiday activities going on this weekend at the Freight House, The Bend, Botanical Center, Adler Theatre and more, and you can find out all about them in this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More

It’s the end of an era, and the close of one of the most impactful and incredible chapters in Quad-Cities entertainment history. After over five decades of working in the bar, restaurant, and nightclub business, RIBCO owner Terrence G. Tilka is calling it a career. Tilka announced his retirement, and the closure of RIBCO when it shuts its doors the night of December 17, on the venue’s Facebook page this evening, posting the following: “After 50 years of working in the bar, restaurant, and nightclub business, RIBCO owner Terrence G. Tilka is calling it a career. “After... Read More

Discover why no dream is too big at Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic at Moline’s Vibrant Arena at The MARK December 1-4! Seek adventure in the great wide somewhere with Belle as she explores the Beast’s enchanted castle, experience Moana’s courage to embark on a voyage with demigod Maui to save her island, and sing along with Miguel from Coco as he follows the music in his heart. Be inspired by Anna’s devotion to her sister Elsa on her journey to the North Mountain to stop the eternal winter, and watch Rapunzel and Flynn go to great lengths to make her dream come true. Celebrate... Read More

Get ready to Jingle and Mingle your socks off Quad Cities… Introducing the area’s newest holiday tradition! Jingle and Mingle on the Mississippi offers everything you love about the holidays and then some! Hot cocoa, fantastic live music, shopping, and everything in between! Enjoy live music from talented artists from various music genres in our main tent. Get ready to check off your holiday shopping list by browsing through a variety of small businesses offering the best local items in the QC. Bring the kiddos to our heated kid’s tent for fun, free, holiday-themed activities! More to See.... Read More

Old Shoe is celebrating the release of their newest album, “Past the Light” on December 8th! A crowd-sourced album that gained traction in true grassroots fashion on Kickstarter, thanks to the love of fans, friends and the whole jam family! Join us as we come together in support of good vibes, good times, good people, and good jams! Genre: Americana Roots, Folk Rock, Funk / Jam-band Recommended If You Like: Phish, Grateful Dead, Eggy, Goose Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 day of show Headliner: Old Shoe, with special guest feature Allie Kral Supporting Guest: The... Read More

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait. A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas,” we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who visit the North Pole and just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! Showing November 24 – December 23, 2023 Show-only performances as well as brunch days available! Visit our website for more information: Circa ‘21  Read More