The Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series will present its first ever summer residency June 15-19 with New Orleans jazz band Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards! The group will be putting on free performances around the QC region, including a Father’s day concert during the Freight House Farmer’s Market in Davenport (11:00 am June 16), at […]
Readers of all ages will explore all things space this summer as Rock Island Public Library presents “A Universe of Stories” as part of their 2019 summer library program. Activities include a summer of space-related events, art projects, science and engineering experiments, performer shows, movies, creative crafts, Navy Bands and tasty treats, and more. The library’s 2019 […]
The Rock Island Artists’ Market begins its fourth season this Sunday, June 9. The family-friendly market will take place from 12-4 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques at 520 18th Street, Rock Island, and will repeat on the second Sunday of each month through October. Admission to the market is […]
Catch the spirit and energy of ‘The French Quarter’ in downtown Rock Island this weekend! For the 27th consecutive year, Gumbo Ya Ya returns to downtown Rock Island this Saturday Jun 8! Gates open at 4 p.m. Zydeco and Jazz bands will tantalize your ears, while Cajun spiced food will heat up your taste buds. […]
Where can you get good food, dance lessons and great local live music? The Starlight Revue Concerts, that’s where! The 63rd Annual Starlight Revue Concert Series will kick off this Tuesday Jun 4 and will continue every Tuesday night through Jul 30 (with Aug 6 as a rain date). This free concert series takes place […]
Free family fun is always nice throughout the summer. Add a good movie and some fresh air, and you’ve got a relaxing and memorable night for all to enjoy! Join Rock Island Parks and Recreation and RIA Federal Credit Union for their 2019 Summer Movies in the Park at Longview Park (1601 18th Avenue Rock […]
You’ve seen the pictures. You’ve heard the stories. Now is your chance to get your own Scratch Cupcakery cupcakes! The first Scratch Curbside Quad Cities of the season is happening this Wednesday May 29 from 12 – 3 p.m. at 2904 11th Street Rock Island. You can catch them again on Friday May 31 from […]
The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island will be hosting a drag show on Saturday, June 1. All door proceeds from the show will go to the owners and staff of Mary’s On 2nd in Davenport who suffered damage and lost income during the flood. The Speakeasy will donate all proceeds from ticket sales directly back to […]
Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for the Most Outrageous Retro Show on the Planet?! Experience the most unforgettable live music performance you’ll ever witness this Memorial Day Weekend! The Cheese Pizza Tavern Tour is making a stop at Rock Island Brewing Company (1815 2nd Avenue Rock Island) this Sunday May 26 at 9 p.m. […]
Spend your Memorial Day weekend with the Backwater Gamblers, while they kick off their 2019 season! Celebrate our freedom as the Backwater Gamblers honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice this Sunday May 26 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.! The show will take place at Ben Williamson Park, located at 5000 44th Street (44th […]
