In partnership with the German American Heritage Center, the Downtown Davenport Partnership is excited to host the 2nd Annual German Fest in Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square) which provides a perfect venue for an outdoor event in the heart of downtown Davenport. This FREE event is a great way to celebrate the rich German culture in the Quad Cities while having fun in our community. It features a variety of traditional Octoberfest activities including music, food, games and beer. German Fest on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 12–8 p.m. at K-Square 119 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA. Music: 12 –... Read More

Once again, the German American Heritage Center will present its third annual DARKER SIDE OF DAVENPORT WALKING TOUR tonight at 6:30 p.m.! The tour is about 1.3 miles long and should take an hour and a half. Grab your walking shoes and a water bottle and join us on select dates and times in October as they explore downtown Davenport and share the many haunts, murders, and mysteries that Davenport holds! Tours are $8/person Tickets will be available on Eventbrite.com and the tour will have limited spots dependent on the number of guides available. Be sure to purchase a ticket to secure your... Read More

“The Rocky Horror Show” is back in Rock Island! That sweet transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and his motley crew are back this October at The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island! On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean cut kids, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, get caught in a storm and end up at the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank ‘n’ Furter, who is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments! The show is filled with twisted, whacky comedy and memorable songs including “The Time Warp”, Sweet Transvestite”, “I’m Going Home,” “I Can... Read More

Celebrating their newest EP, “Exit Strategies”, QC native and nationally played, Einstein’s Sister invites you, your dog, your mom, your mom’s mom and friends to their free EP release show at Co-Op Records of Moline. – in co-op with Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room. This will be the first chance to purchase the EP, mixed and mastered by Nick Davis (known for his work with Genesis.) 1 hour performance, with tracks from the EP as well as fan favorites from prior albums & singles. There will be giveaways and more at this family-friendly, all-ages, all species... Read More

Growing up on the mean streets of Iowa, Chris Schlichting knew that he either had to take up standup comedy or join the notorious Midwest gang known as “The Farmers.” He is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best comics on the planet, and by “planet” we mean “his street.” Described as “hilarious” by his mom, and “not good at sports” by his dad, Chris takes pride in his immature and lovable style. He has been featured on Dry Bar Comedy, heard on Sirius Radio, and recently released his debut album, “The Son of Tom and Geri.” Learn how to pronounce this comic’s... Read More

Igor’s Bistro is hosting a tarot card reader Friday and Saturday nights. Come see how your future could play out! It’s $10 (cash only) for a 10-minute session. Group readings (3 people max) are $10 per person for a 15-minute-long reading. Igor’s very own tarot card reader will be located out on the front yard in a brand-new tent. Dinner in a scary spot? Tarot card readings on the front lawn? SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE! Learn more: TAROT READINGS AT IGOR’S  Read More

Visit Nahant Marsh for a day filled with fun, friends, family, and fundraising as they celebrate the fall season on October 7! Games, educational activities, and presentations throughout the day are sure to keep you and your loved ones occupied until the fish fry accompanied by LIVE music from The Tailfins to finish up the evening! Presentations include: -Joe Wiegand as the world’s premiere Theodore Roosevelt reprisor. -The RARE Group with a LIVE raptor presentation. -Denny Weiss with a presentation on the unique aquatic life he encounters as a commercial fisherman on the Mississippi River.... Read More

This fall, The Midwest Writing Center and the Young Emerging Writers will host Wednesday Night Free Writes: free open writing get togethers every Wednesday in September & October 4-6pm for middle & high school students. The Midwest Writing Center looking to grow the community of terrific young writers in the QC & help students continue to develop their work. Need a quiet space to write? Looking to meet other student writers? Wanting feedback on your writing? Come on down & bring friends! They will have staff on hand to offer writing prompts & activities, lead workshop groups,... Read More

Taste the best the Quad Cities has to offer & join us as we sample flavorful food & drinks made right here in the Quad Cities! Paired with music provided by The Textures, we’re turning downtown into Flavortown! They will have a range of prizes, giveaways, & awesome auction items with a few other ingredients in the mix for a recipe of flavorful fun & fundraising! 100% of the proceeds from “QC Flavor Fest” go directly to Common Chord’s music education programs. October 5th, 5pm – 9pm at Common Chord Come join a table, for more music & more community! Tickets can... Read More

Lights! Camera! Paint! Eat! Drink! Bring this Hollywood starlet to life in a painting at the Dirty Shirley on November 6 in Rock Island! 12×16 pre-drawn canvas with step-by-step instructions in a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. Trust us: Anybody can paint this! Learn more here: DIRTY SHIRLEY  Read More