Battle of the Bands/Acoustic QC 2023 is coming to the Mississippi Valley Fair bigger and better. MVF is excited to announce Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds and co planned by MH Entertainment will be hosting the MH Battle of the Bands QC on Saturday, March 25, 2023! This year they will have 2 battles throughout the day! They will be hosting our first acoustic/duo battle starting at 1pm on Saturday, March 25, 2023! All genres of music are eligible and the top 8 acoustic/duo acts will advance to perform at the Battle of the Bands. The acoustic battle will start around 1pm and one winner will be opening... Read More

The glamorous night of Dance we have all been waiting for! Ballroom By Nick is thrilled to announce an all-new lineup of the QC’s best and brightest stars for the return of SHINE ON Quad Cities Dance Competition! Step into Eldridge Community Center at 6pm for our sumptuous Red Carpet Cocktail Party with unlimited Wine & Beer, and enjoy catered appetizers by The Phoenix! Mingle with the Stars and their devoted supporters, and make sure to get your pictures on the Red Carpet by our celebrated Photographer/Videographer Mark Largo! The show kicks off at 7:15pm – Hosted by the one and... Read More

Join the Bettendorf High School Goldusters on Sunday, February 19, 2023, for a fun afternoon of dance! Students will participate in warm-ups, games, dance/pom technique, and learn a dance performance to perform in front of friends and family. The clinic is open to all K-5 students. Snacks, drinks, and t-shirts will be provided! Please make sure to check in to the BHS Gym between 12:45-1 pm. Performance time is approximately 3:45 pm in the gym. Participants should wear black leggings and tennis shoes. The deadline for clinic registration is February 1st. If you have more than one child participating,... Read More

Ballet Quad Cities has got the valentine for you! The area dance group is presenting “Love Stories” at The Outing Club, 2109 Brady Street, Davenport, Feb. 10-11. Feb. 10’s show is SOLD OUT. February 11, 2023 – doors open at 12:00pm;performance at 1:00pm – desserts available for purchase. February 11, 2023 – doors open at 5:30pm.Taste of Italy dinner at 6:30pm – performance to follow. “Love Stories” is an intimate performance presented in the sophisticated, playful style of Ballet Quad Cities! This performance is for everyone that loves great... Read More

Ballet Quad Cities has got the valentine for you! The area dance group is presenting “Love Stories” at The Outing Club, 2109 Brady Street, Davenport, Feb. 10-11. Feb. 10’s show is SOLD OUT. February 11, 2023 – doors open at 12:00pm;performance at 1:00pm – desserts available for purchase. February 11, 2023 – doors open at 5:30pm.Taste of Italy dinner at 6:30pm – performance to follow. “Love Stories” is an intimate performance presented in the sophisticated, playful style of Ballet Quad Cities! This performance is for everyone that loves great... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting free musical programs designed to introduce listeners to the beauty of classical singing. From January through May, Opera Quad Cities will be offering monthly introductory experiences with classical singing at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf.   The mission of Opera Quad Cities is to bring the art of classical singing to everyone. This Opera “101” series is a cooperative venture between the Bettendorf Public Library and Opera Quad Cities. The programs are designed to let the audience discover how... Read More

You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? The HAIRSPRAY company is led by Andrew Levitt aka Nina West (from “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) as Edna Turnblad, Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad and Sandie Lee as Motormouth Maybelle and features the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You... Read More

Viva La Divas is back January 13 at 9pm! Vivas La Divas has become the premiere drag show in the area showcasing the best performers from across the Midwest! As always, the show cast includes the beautiful, talented and award winning Dementia Jaide, Milange Cavalli and Justine Thyme. This month’s special guest performer is local favorite, Candi Stratton! We also welcome local comedian, Nikki Murry, as show emcee. Nikki is a hilarious comedian who’s performed both stand up and improv comedy throughout the Quad Cities. She will keep the show going and you laughing! This is a great “girls... Read More

Join us for our year end celebration, Muddy Water Mayhem presents Masquerade on Saturday, December 17 at 9pm! Break out the lavish masks, gowns, costumes (or come in your fave fet ware!) and come out to see a menagerie of stage shows, music, dancing, and more! Join us for general admission of $15 ($20 at the door) or Full Ride $40 for full access to the Champagne Room (located upstairs this time) and The Lair (downstairs). The event of the season! Catch our featured performers: Ginger Nightmara Absassin & Eden Draconis Dahlia Dutch Britney Queers-Sin See all your favorite GoGo Dancers: Draven... Read More

Ballet Quad Cities will be presenting the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” December 10th at 2:30pm & 7:30pm at the Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa.. In 10 days The Nutcracker and The Rat Queen will battle to rule the Land of The Sweets. Find out who will rule the Kingdom at a performance of The Nutcracker! Celebrate the holidays with an enchanted experience for the whole family. Be swept away on a journey to the land of sweets, as Ballet Quad Cities & Orchestra Iowa present The Nutcracker. Breathtaking sets, dazzling costumes, incredible dancers, and extraordinary music. This performance... Read More