Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and kicks off summer! How do you plan to celebrate? Join Illiniwek Forest Preserve (1201 State Avenue Hampton) this Friday Jun 21 for a jam-packed fun-filled day of Summer Solstice activities!   Check out these exciting summer fun events planned: 5 a.m.                                SUNRISE YOGA Start your day with sunrise yoga along the beautiful Mississippi River with Illuminate Reiki Studio.   8 a.m. to 4 p.m.               SCAVENGER HUNT From 8 a.m. to dusk, a campground-wide scavenger hunt... Read More

Treating audiences to the stage version of a beloved movie musical, the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse’s latest presentation is the area debut of a Tony-nominated Broadway hit – HOLIDAY INN. Running through July 20, and boasting unforgettable songs by legendary composer Irving Berlin, this theatrical delight for all ages is being enacted by a wonderful cast of professional talents, many of them making return appearances at Circa ’21. Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN will be staged at Circa ’21 on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:45 p.m., Sundays at 5:45 p.m., and... Read More

Three-time Grammy Award-winning a cappella group, Pentatonix, is on tour and making a stop in the Quad Cities! Pentatonix: The World Tour with special guest Rachel Platten comes to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Saturday Jun 22 at 7:30 p.m. Multi-Platinum-selling Pentatonix has sold nearly 10 million albums worldwide and performed for hundreds of thousands of fans at their sold out shows across the globe. Their YouTube channel boasts more than 14.5 million subscribers, yielding over 3 billion video views. Their 2015 self-titled album is certified gold after debuting #1 on Billboard’s... Read More

You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. Circa ’21 (1828 3rd Avenue Rock Island) presents their Children’s Summer Musical, The True Story of The Three Little Pigs, beginning this Tuesday Jun 18. In this hysterical and clever fractured fairy tale that twists point of view and perspective, youngsters will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.” There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggslyvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But whether he’ll get a fair... Read More

Whenever there is an unfortunate disaster or crisis, one organization of helpful and compassionate volunteers is always there for support. The American Red Cross. Now you have an opportunity to give back and help support them. Celebrate the first day of summer this Friday Jun 21 from 6 – 10 p.m. at A Taste on the River 2019, which will take place at Schwiebert Riverfront Park (1st Avenue Downtown Rock Island). Taste incredible cuisine prepared by the area’s top chefs, and vote for your favorite. Chefs will be competing for the title of 2019 A Taste on the River Top Chef. Who will win this year,... Read More

The Rock Island Library continues an out-of-this world summer by hosting two bands from the United States Naval Station Great Lakes as part of a mid-summer celebration at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. The Library’s Summer Sweets event is Thursday, June 27 from noon to 3:00 pm in the Rock Island Downtown Library parking lot, 401 19th Street. Liberty Call, a four piece jazz combo ensemble, will perform from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. They perform a wide range of musical genres, ranging from traditional New Orleans-style jazz to modern day popular country, rock, jazz and blues.. Under the... Read More

The Quad Cities’ largest gathering of food trucks returns to the banks of the Mississippi in historic LeClaire, for the third year in a row! Experience Food Truck Fight™ along the levee in LeClaire (N Front St. LeClaire) on Saturday Jun 22 from 12 – 8 p.m. This all-day event features your favorite food trucks, live music, beverage tent bounce houses, face painting, a magician and more activities for the whole family! Sample items from each truck and vote for your favorite! Admission is $5 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free. You can also avoid the long lines with a VIP ticket for $20. To... Read More

Bring the whole family out for free live music at the Moline Township Activity Center, this summer! The Moline Township Activity Center (620 18th Street Moline) proudly presents their Free Summer Concert Series in the Park, every Monday night from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Check out this exciting musical lineup: Jun 17                 Generations Band Jun 24                 Gray Wolf Jul 1                     Tail Fins Jul 8                     Night People Jul 15                   Hot Rods Jul 22                  ... Read More

Ballet Quad-Cities is dancing in with a new season! The shows include: MUSICMOVES September 13, 2019 • 7:30 September 14, 2019 • 7:30 September 15, 2019 • 2:30   Brunner Theater Center, Main Stage • Rock Island, IL On the campus of Augustana College   From motion to emotion, MUSICMOVES is an energetic season kickoff performance in the round, featuring all new original works set to ground breaking, rhythmic, dynamic 20th century music. Igor Stravinsky’s lively Dumbarton Oaks will be a featured treat.   Live music, great dance and a special Ballet Quad Cities celebration... Read More

Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island is pleased to welcome back the world renowned Beatles tribute band, THE RETURN, for one show on Thursday, June 20th.  Doors open at 6 and the show begins at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the show.  This is a show-only performances, however, the theatre will offer sandwich baskets and appetizers for purchase. Tickets may be reserved at the Circa ’21 ticket office located at 1828 3rd Ave. in Rock Island or by calling 309-786-7733, Ext. 2. THE RETURN got its start back in 1995 when four young friends got together to... Read More