The Quad Cities’ public art train keeps chugging along, as one of the largest art installations in the region is coming to downtown Moline. The Moline Public Art Commission, in collaboration with MetroLINK and Quad City Arts, received over 250 artist submissions from around the world, for a transformational public art project at 1315 4th […]
Find fun things to do in and around the Quad Cities this weekend in your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we run down some of the awesome things for you to check out and as always, our podcast has no paywall and is fun, free, and local! It’s Alternating Currents weekend, which means there’s […]
Join us for some fun in the sun at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre: Summer Shindig Vendor Fair! Explore booths from a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, art, treats, and more—perfect for a summer Saturday outing. While you’re browsing, grab a $3 walking taco from our concession stand. Date: Saturday, August 16Time: 10 AM […]
Join us on August 16th for the Made Indie Market from 10-4pm for a day of shopping, music, and fun in Downtown Davenport during the Alternating Currents Festival. We will be popped up on East 2nd Street between Perry and Pershing right outside some of your favorite downtown businesses like Theo and Co, Raygun, Blue […]
We’re gearing up for another amazing season of Thursday Night Groove at Schwiebert Riverfront Park! Starting August 14, join us every Thursday for live music, great food, and beautiful riverfront views in Downtown Rock Island! Concessions open at 5:00 PM featuring Bent River Brewery, Happy Joe’s Pizza, and Rock Island Parks Grill Concerts from 7:00–9:00 […]
This year at Alternating Currents, we have THREE artist markets taking place throughout the weekend. Art is the backbone of this festival – it brings our community to life, it tells our stories, sparks conversations, and inspires new ideas. At Alternating Currents, our art markets give you the chance to meet the makers, discover one-of-a-kind […]
Alternating Currents, one of the most popular and unique festivals in the Quad-Cities, will return with dozens of events through multiple cities beginning Thursday and running through the weekend, August 14-17. The 2025 Alternating Currents festival will take place from August 14-17 in Davenport, Rock Island, and Bettendorf. This vibrant festival will feature over 200 free […]
Birds, Floods & Global Discoveries – A Special Evening with Jon Stravers is flying into the Quad Cities at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The event will take place at the Butterworth Center – Library Room, 1105 8th Street, Moline, hosted by Quad City Audubon Society Details: Join legendary ornithologist and musician Jon Stravers—affectionately known […]
Looking for some fun things to do in and around the Quad-Cities this weekend? We’ve got just the thing for you! You’ll want to take a few minutes to listen to our podcast Weekend in 2 Minutes, which gives you a rundown of some of the fun things to do in and around the area. […]
If you really want to know what time it is, it’s time to rock out with the annual Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s Riverfront Pops at LeClaire Park, Davenport. The party of the summer will be Saturday, Aug. 16, with “The Music of Blood Sweat & Tears, Earth Wind & Fire…and a little Chicago,” featuring guest […]
