The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to on at WQPT on the campus of Western Illinois University – Quad Cities and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public.  The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. “We are honored to have The Wall visit at this time as WQPT gets ready to air Ken Burns’ new documentary ‘The Vietnam... Read More

Are you in the mood for a night of high-energy live music? Then you will not want to miss this weekend’s Goth Beach Party! Safe Harbor Records and Promotions and The Island- QC DIY Music Venue are hosting their Goth Beach Party this Sunday July 23 at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd Street Davenport). Doors open at 6 and the cost for entry will be $5-$10. Some amazing and upbeat bands from Omaha will be gracing us with their presence. Currently the line-up includes CBN, Effluviam (https://effluvium00.bandcamp.com/album/effluvium-2), Cult Play (https://cultplay.bandcamp.com/album/monomanic-ep)... Read More

Looking for a free and fun event for the entire family this weekend? Then check out the 10th Annual Learn & Play Day at the John Deere Pavilion! On Saturday July 22, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. kids of all ages are invited to spend the day playing and learning about the work of John Deere customers! The John Deere Pavilion is located at 909 River Drive Moline and showcases the past and present of agriculture in a hands-on fashion that will prove to be an unforgettable experience. The 10th Annual Learn & Play Day will allow children to learn about life on a farm, see what it’s like to work... Read More

The National ‘Miss You Can Do It’ Pageant is coming to the Quad Cities! The 14th Annual ‘Miss You Can Do It’ Pageant will be happening on Saturday July 23 at the Adler Theatre in Davenport. From 5-8 p.m. the dreams of young girls from all over the country will come true! Founded by Abbey Curran, Miss Iowa USA 2008, the ‘Miss You Can Do It’ Pageant was created just for girls and women with special needs and challenges. Abbey was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, and was predetermined to live a life of difficulties and obstacles. However, she went on to become the very first contestant... Read More

One of the largest and most popular motorcycle rallies is almost here, and Wieblers Harley-Davidson wants to kick off the event in style! This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will take place from August 4-13 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. However, Wieblers Harley Davidson (5320 Corporate Park Dr Davenport) is hosting their very own pre-Sturgis Rally Party! On Saturday July 22 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. head down to Wieblers for a hog roast, live music from The Ruby Blonde Band featuring Lexi Parr, an old-school ‘Kickers’ bike show and more! If you stop down for the festivities on Saturday,... Read More

Are you a BMXer with some pretty impressive tricks? Well, get those moves on video because you now have a chance to win some cash prizes and product giveaways! The BMX Racing Zone is hosting their first BMX Video Contest! Any video footage shot after June 1, whether it is clips from the race track, the skatepark, dirt jumps or cruising your neighborhood are all accepted. You can use videos from your phone, GoPro or video camera. Edit those epic captures with some cool music or voice-overs. All videos must be between 1 and 2.5 minutes long. All submissions need to be uploaded to The BMX Racing Zone’s... Read More

Are you a weight-lifter or interested in becoming one? Then this is the event for you! Quad City Strongman is hosting their 4th Annual Quad City Strength and Fitness Expo on Saturday July 22 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the RiverCenter in Davenport. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth and ages 10 and under are free. This expo will feature contests and vendors to expose people to multiple opportunities to improve personal health and fitness. A Strongman contest will be taking place as well as a Power Lifting contest. Demonstrations such as feats of strength, grip strength and MAS wrestling will... Read More

From pageant queens to trailer races, from tractor pulls to live music, the Rock Island County Fair has been offering outdoor entertainment for 148 years. This year’s fair, running Tuesday, July 18 through Saturday, July 22, is expected to draw more than 40,000 people for a livestock show, arts and craft shows, rides, and live entertainment to the fairgrounds at 4200 Archer Ave., East Moline. Admission is free for five-and-under, $1 for kids 6-12 and $2 for 13-and-up, with admission going to $5 after 8:30 p.m. Here’s a rundown of the some of the events: Tuesday, July 18 8:00 a.m.                 ... Read More

The eclectic and intriguing art of Donnie Bobb will be on display July 8 through 21 at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). A Taste of Q-C Art is sponsored by QuadCities.com and features new local artists and authors every two weeks, with receptions every other Friday at Taste Buds.  Read More

If you are looking for an entertaining and educational day at the park this weekend, then you won’t want to miss this event! River Action is hosting a Play Reading: Sunday in the Park Alive at Credit Island Park in Davenport this Sunday July 16 from 4-6 p.m. This play reading will be Chuck Oestreich’s brand-new play, “Sunday in the Park Alive,” which imagines the lives of the people behind the statues in Credit Island Park through a series of interconnected monologues. From a little girl to a visiting opera star to a businessman to a baker to a gambler to a fisherwoman to a... Read More