The Disney musical taking the nation by storm is hitting the Circa ’21 stage! Disney’s Newsies hits the stage at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 3rd Ave. Rock Island) in their Quad Cities’ premiere this Wednesday Jan 16 at 5:45 p.m. and will continue production through Saturday Feb 23. Set in New York City at the turn of the 20th Century, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged “newsies,” who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph... Read More

Dreading Mondays is a thing of the past with this weekly Quad Cities attraction! Join Molly Durnin for ‘Mondays with Molly’ every Monday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., live at the Gypsy Highway (2606 W Locust St. Davenport). Enjoy dinner and a show to kick-start your week and say goodbye to the Monday Blues! Molly Durnin is an impassioned alternative singer/songwriter who has rapidly emerged from the talented 518 music scene of Upstate New York. Her sultry, uninhibited vocals, percussive acoustic guitar style and sophisticated lyrics invariably excite and captivate audiences. Molly’s passionate... Read More

Get out this Saturday night and enjoy some amazing live music in the Quad Cities! Abby Jeanne, with Soultru & Progeny, take the stage at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Saturday Jan 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. Abby Jeanne is a songwriter, singer, and producer originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2010 she hit the road in her mini-van to begin her musical journey with her first demo and Band Eden-Abby. she would spend the next 4 years traveling around America and Europe as a solo artist exploring her creativity and finding... Read More

Looking for something to do this Friday night, in the Quad Cities? Then head on down to The Speakasy! The Manny Lopez Big Band returns to The Circa ’21 Speakeasy (1818 3rd Ave Rock Island) this Friday Jan 11. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. Manny Lopez and his 13-piece big band will be performing all your favorites from such legendary artists as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton, just to name a few! Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the show. You can purchase tickets online at https://www.thecirca21speakeasy.com or by calling... Read More

The newest production to take the stage at Playcrafters Barn Theatre is one you won’t want to miss. A Work in Progress takes the stage at Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue Moline) this Friday Jan 11 and will continue production through Sunday Jan 20. This play is rated PG-13. A failing theatre company, The New Dreadful Players, puts on one last show in an effort to save itself. The only problem is that they’ve lost their lead actress and the show opens in five days. As the week wears on, everything that could possibly go wrong– does. An original work by Quad Cities playwright, Alexander... Read More

Rhythm City Casino Resort is bringing Patrick Sweany to the Event Center stage on Sunday, February 17, 2019! Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $15 and are all General Admission seating. Tickets may be purchased by visiting rhythmcitycasino.com, by calling 844-852-4FUN or in person at The Market inside Rhythm City Casino Resort. Nashville vocalist/guitarist Patrick Sweany doesn’t hold back on his latest studio album, Ancient Noise. Patrick Sweany incorporates country music, soul music and 50s era rock and roll into his electric blues stylings. Sweany recorded the new tunes with GRAMMY®... Read More

Kick-start your weekend with some live music this Friday night! Buffalo Gospel, with J Council, perform live this Friday Jan 11 at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd Street Davenport). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. Milwaukee-based Buffalo Gospel delivers through a virtual “who’s-who” of crack Midwest musicians who have assembled around Ryan Necci’s heartfelt and heartbreaking songs – including Kevin Rowe (bass), Nick Lang (percussion), Haley Rydell (fiddle), Andrew Koenig (guitar). The band’s wildcat live performances take listeners to a dusty,... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for a fun-filled family friendly weekend? Make plans to check out this year’s annual Bald Eagle Days! Bald Eagle Days 2019 takes place this Friday Jan 11 from 4 – 8 p.m., Saturday Jan 12 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday Jan 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Ave. Rock Island). Admission for adults is $6, kids 6-15 are $1 and kids under 6 are free. On Friday, all kids under 16 receive free admission. This family favorite will include amazing shows from Big Run Wolf Ranch and the Exotic Animal Sanctuary. Bubba the 10-ft alligator is back,... Read More

Get a head start to your weekend this Thursday night with some live music at The Stardust! Martin Sexton, with Chris Trapper, takes the stage at The Stardust (218 Iowa Street Davenport) on Thursday Jan 10. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., and the tenth of 12 children, Martin Sexton grew up in the ’80s. Uninterested in the music of the day, he fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. From 1996 to 2002 Sexton released Black Sheep, The American, Wonder Bar and Live Wide Open. Martin Sexton launched his own label, KTR,... Read More

Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is coming to the Quad Cities! Ron White takes the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) stage Thursday Jan 10 at 7:30 p.m. This hilarious comedian is a classic storyteller; relaying tales from his real life ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas, to sharing stories of his daily life, to becoming one of the most successful comedians in America. Ron first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but since 2004 has since established himself as a star in his own right. Over the past 15 years,... Read More