Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day at the East Moline Mexico’s Independence Day Fiesta and Parade! The parade starts at 12 p.m. and the fiesta begins at 2 p.m., at Runner’s Park (742 15th Avenue East Moline) on Sunday Sep 15. LULAC 5285 and the Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico are hosting the fiesta princess contest with QCBF performing later in the evening! There will also be DJ Guerrero and other entertainment throughout the day. Interested in being a vendor or in the parade?  For more information and registration forms, visit: http://bit.ly/EMoFiestaParade. Come... Read More

Quad Cities’ FIRST LEGO League teams from Iowa and Illinois including students, coaches and mentors are cordially invited to attend the FREE, 7th Annual FIRST LEGO League Kickoff. Please note there is also a parallel, FIRST LEGO League Junior Kickoff.  Here is a link with further info. The Kickoff provides a fun, interactive way to meet other teams, learn together and share key FIRST LEGO League information.  This includes opportunities to talk with Innovation Project Challenge experts about buildings and public spaces in your community.  In addition, you can learn from experienced FIRST LEGO... Read More

What does Circa ’21 have in common with Lil John? They both love to make it “rain!” For the final production in the theatre’s spectacular 2019 season, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse closes its 42nd year with the eagerly awaited return of a musical-comedy classic: the Tony Award-nominated SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. Running through Nov. 2, this funny, romantic, endlessly charming adaptation of Hollywood’s iconic movie musical boasts marvelously memorable songs, unforgettable characters and is being brought to life by a splendid team of returning and debuting professional... Read More

Looking for some amazing live music this weekend, in the Quad Cities? Then look no further than the River Music Experience! 3 Years Hollow, Discrepancies, Alborn and Hong Kong Sleepover take the Redstone Room stage at River Music Experience (129 N Main Street Davenport) this Saturday Sep 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this all-ages show are just $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Get yours today! For more information, visit http://rivermusicexperience.org/Upcoming-Events/Calendar-of-Events/3-Years-Hollow,-Discrepancies,-Alborn-and-Hong-Kon.  Read More

The Black Box Theatre in Downtown Moline is proud to host ComedySportz and their All New Musical Match coming Saturday, September 14 at 7:00 pm.  Doors will open at 6:30 pm. ComedySportz matches feature two teams of comedians competing for points and laughs. A referee calls the fouls and keeps the match on track. You are the judge, you decide the winners! Every match is for everyone, and for the first time ever, the matches are musical! More information is available at CSz Quad Cities – Home of ComedySportz The Black Box Theatre is located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL and tickets... Read More

  Hey Quad Cities, are the ready for the ultimate rave to the grave? Then don’t miss the Official After-Party for Midwest Monster Fest! The Factory of Fear and Recently Departed Productions will be hosting Zombie Prom Quad Cities 2019 at Midwest Monster Fest at the Element – Moline (316 12th St Moline) on Saturday Sep 14 at 8 p.m. Zombie Prom Quad Cities gives you a chance to re-live that classic High School formal with a fun and ghoulish twist. Zombie attire and makeup are required, but if you do not have your own makeup, zombie makeovers will be available for a $10 donation. Zombie... Read More

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL, vintage style, AND some rugby??? On September 28th 2019, Vintage Football returns to Douglas Park in Rock Island! The game this year will celebrate the 100th season of the NFL. Season 1 started right here in Douglas Park and we are excited to kickoff the 100th season the same way! Come see a vintage football game using 1920’s rules with replica uniforms and a melon football. Full details to come soon but introductions will begin at 1:30. Kickoff is at 2PM. 1920’s automobiles will be on display. The concession stand will be open serving food and drinks. This... Read More

It’s alive! It’s terrifying! It’s MIDWEST MONSTER FEST! The product of the Dr. Frankensteinian mind of creator and producer Jeff O’Neil, the festival features everything from a tribute to “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” featuring a number of its stars to a costume contest, podcasting, merchandise booths, horror-themed events and more. It’ll creep into the Spotlight Theater in Moline Sept. 14-15, with show hours of Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “If you like horror movies as much as I do, this is everything you would want in a festival,” O’Neil said. “There... Read More

Three shows. One event. Experience the Davenport Americana Show, the Past Gas Car Show & Cruise AND Davenport Americana Auction this Thursday Sep 12, Friday Sep 13 and Saturday Sep 14 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust St. Davenport). PAST GAS CAR SHOW & CRUISE– Vintage car show & cruise with rockin live music. DAVENPORT AMERICANA– Gas & Antique Show with vendors of neon, petroliana, gas pumps and curiosities from all over the world. DAVENPORT AMERICANA AUCTION– Premiere petroliana, automobilia and vintage advertising auction.   Admission... Read More

Ballet Quad Cities dances back in with their latest season opener, MUSICMOVES, doing a grand jete into the Brunner Theater Center on Augustana Campus in Rock Island at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13-14 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Don’t miss this all new performance – new dancers, new venue, and new music!  Limited number of tickets available for this intimate performance at the Brunner Theatre Center on the campus of Augustana College.  Get your tickets online today or call Amanda at 309-786-3779 for more information.  Read More