Oakmont Education is pleased to announce the opening of Great Oaks High School & Career Center in Davenport, Iowa. The school will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Governor Kim Reynolds will be in attendance alongside students, families, school leaders, and community partners. Located at 3562 North Brady Street, Great Oaks […]
The NSRA Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals is back August 28th and 29th at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Car enthusiasts and spectators from across the region will gather to enjoy thrilling automotive exhibitions, including Nick Donovan’s Rockin’ Road Show, Women’s World, Circle of Winners Program, and many more throughout the weekend. “We’re excited to welcome […]
THE DRIFTLESS, a film shot in Iowa and featuring local actors including Justin Marxen and Tristan Tapscott, will be shown at The Last Picture House on September 1. The movie, directed by Tim Connery, has won a number of awards worldwide, and will be making its regional debut in Davenport that day. The film features […]
Fresh Films, the Rock Island-based national production company, is premiering their funny, family-friendly movie “Groundhog Gary: 6 More Weeks” as part of the Alternating Currents festival. The film will screen for free both Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11:30 a.m., and Sunday, Aug 16 at 12:15 p.m. at The Last Picture House (325 E. 2nd St., […]
Jeff Tweedy is coming to Capitol Theatre on Saturday, November 7th on a solo tour! Featuring Case Oats. Tickets on sale NOW // axs.com/events/1480580/
The Putnam Museum and Science Center invites dinosaur lovers of all ages to embark on a prehistoric adventure during Dino Days, taking place Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16. For one exciting weekend, the Putnam (at 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport) will transform into a dinosaur-filled destination featuring hands-on activities, family entertainment, educational experiences, […]
The Quad Cities will explode with tons of fun events (and literally with fireworks) this weekend as Alternating Currents returns August 13-16 with its biggest festival yet. It will transform Downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf into a four-day celebration of music, film, comedy, art, culture and creativity. With more than 230 events, representing 600+ […]
Kansas is coming to Rhythm City Casino Friday October 23, 2026 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $73.34, $84.04, $94.74, $105.44, and $114 this includes tax and an online/phone ticketing fee. The online/phone ticketing fee is waived when you purchase tickets at The […]
Need to know what’s going on in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Or any weekend? Every weekend? Listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week, former Dispatch, Rock Island Argus, Quad City Times and KWQC-TV6 reporter Sean Leary gives you a rundown of some of the cool things going on in and around the […]
The Mississippi Valley Fair has been roaring throughout the week, through rain and heat and corndogs and more, and it’s getting ready to roll into a great Midwest weekend with lots of cool stuff and big acts in the always welcoming Mississippi Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa. This weekend sees Jessie Murph and […]
