If you, like me before May 30, have never been to Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, Ill., then you’re truly missing out on a treasure in northwest Illinois, for its beautiful, bucolic setting alone. The professional summer theater (62 miles northeast of Moline) is worth the drive, especially given the absolute banger that’s opening […]
A stretch of West 3rd Street in Downtown Davenport will be transformed on Saturday, June 6 as local businesses join forces to host a full day of live music, pickleball and fundraising. The activation will take place on 3rd Street between Harrison and Ripley Streets and is presented by Daiquiri Factory, Kilkenny’s Irish Pub, Carriage […]
For the first time since 2022, a Major League Baseball game will be played in Iowa, with MLB at Field of Dreams is returning to Dyersville, Iowa, with a Thursday, Aug. 13, matchup between the Phillies and Twins at the refurbished site. “Major League Baseball is excited to return to Iowa in 2026 and to deliver […]
Chalk up some fun with book sales, a Ratt sighting, live comedy and more in the Quad-Cities this weekend! Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to […]
MOLINE, Ill. – The Historic Block Courtyard in downtown Moline is set for another active season in 2026, bringing live music, fitness classes, tournaments and community gatherings to one of the city’s most unique outdoor spaces. Located at 1520 River Drive between The River House and Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd., the Historic Block Courtyard, also […]
The Channel Cat Water Taxi returns for the 2026 season beginning Friday, May 22. The water taxi will operate daily through end of September with weekend-only service continuing through mid-October, weather permitting. Operating hours are as follows: Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. Friday – Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. The Channel […]
For the past 25 and 10 years, respectively, Opera Quad Cities and Black Box Theatre have both been known for presenting productions and performances of the utmost sensitivity, grace, emotion and class. Seeing them partner for their latest — the area premiere of “Master Class” by Terrence McNally – is a natural, and an unparalleled, […]
The Bettendorf boys soccer team, ranked 9 in Iowa, defeated #11 Muscatine 4-3 in a thrilling, back-and-forth contest Thursday night to win their fourth consecutive Mississippi Athletic Conference title. The Bulldogs went to 8-1 alone atop the conference and 10-3-1 overall. All three of their losses have been to opponents ranked in the top three […]
I used up almost all my sister’s voicemail the other day. It couldn’t be avoided. There was something of vital importance I had to share with her. Taco’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz” was on the radio and the event had to be recorded for posterity. Especially the part where the robotic voice says “super duper.” […]
Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande with Glenview Mariachi Band, Mariachi de United Township High School, & The Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico will perform Friday, May 15 at United Township High School.6:30 PM – Doors Open, 7:00 PM – Performance Begins. Join us for a night of collaboration from our featured Visiting Artist Ballet Folklorico del […]
