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It's Alternating Currents weekend, and there's plenty of fun stuff happening in downtown Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island this weekend, and we've got the rundown on that as well as all the other …
It's Alternating Cur…
It's Alternating Currents weekend, and there's plenty of fun stuff happening in downtown Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island this weekend, and we've got the rundown on that as well as all the other fun stuff happening this weekend in the Quad-Cities!
Sean Leary
August 13, 2026
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,…
Kansas is coming to …
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 Market Gift Shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort. Artist presale will start May 20 at 9 AM CST. Venue presale will start May 21 at 10 AM. General on sale will start May 22 at 10 AM. With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established …
Sean Leary
August 12, 2026
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, Qua…
Need to know what's …
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 Quad-Cities area in Weekend in 2 Minutes! It's fun, free, and local, only on QuadCities.com! This week: Mississippi Valley Fair is going on this week, bringing in great acts and lots of fun, Mercado brings live Latin music and more to Moline, Common Chord and Raccoon Motel op…
Sean Leary
August 7, 2026
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 b…
The Mississippi Vall…
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 Stella Lefty taking the big stage tonight, Tucker Wetmore and Braxton Keith bringing the country to the main stage Friday night, the Goo Goo Dolls and Neon Trees alternative rocking the stage on Saturday and Sunday bringing in big names Craig Morgan and Neal McCoy …
Sean Leary
August 6, 2026
Mississippi Valley Fair is going on this week, bringing in great acts and lots of fun, Mercado brings live Latin music and more to Moline, Common Chord and Raccoon Motel open their stages to some grea…
Mississippi Valley F…
Mississippi Valley Fair is going on this week, bringing in great acts and lots of fun, Mercado brings live Latin music and more to Moline, Common Chord and Raccoon Motel open their stages to some great tunes, a One Piece tourney hits Moline and there's plenty more where that came from in this week's Weekend in 2 Minutes, a rundown of some of the fun things going on in and around the Quad-Cities this coming weekend!
Sean Leary
August 6, 2026
Kenny G Live with special guest Atlys is coming to the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., at 7 p.m. on November 18th! Tickets are on sale now!
Kenny G Live with sp…
Kenny G Live with special guest Atlys is coming to the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., at 7 p.m. on November 18th! Tickets are on sale now!
Sean Leary
August 5, 2026
At a press conference held on Wednesday, August 5th at LeClaire Park in Davenport, Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) announced their renewed sponsorship of the Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Po…
At a press conferenc…
At a press conference held on Wednesday, August 5th at LeClaire Park in Davenport, Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) announced their renewed sponsorship of the Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops Concert for 5 more years. 2026 marks the final year in the current sponsorship contract with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO). Representatives from QCBT and the QCSO jointly announced they have secured an agreement extending the sponsorship through 2031. The Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops Concert has been dubbed, “The party of the summer,” in the Quad Cities area. …
Sean Leary
August 5, 2026
A second Texas Roadhouse location is opening in the Quad-Cities, and this time it's on the Illinois side of the river. Joining the popular Davenport location by the movie theaters, the new Texas Ro…
A second Texas Roadh…
A second Texas Roadhouse location is opening in the Quad-Cities, and this time it's on the Illinois side of the river. Joining the popular Davenport location by the movie theaters, the new Texas Roadhouse spot will be at 3620 38th Ave. in Moline, across John Deere Road from such popular locations as Chick Fil A and Walmart. The Moline City Council voted unanimously to approve the deal for a new Texas Roadhouse to 3620 38th Ave. and the developer, Scout Capital Group, has finished the building plans, and started construction. Under the agreement, the city will provide the developer with up…
Sean Leary
August 4, 2026
The Cultural Trust is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Adler Theatre Fund (ATF) Grant—a dynamic opportunity to bring your boldest performing arts visions to life on the …
The Cultural Trust i…
The Cultural Trust is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Adler Theatre Fund (ATF) Grant—a dynamic opportunity to bring your boldest performing arts visions to life on the iconic Adler Theatre stage in Davenport, Iowa. The Adler Theatre Fund champions extraordinary cultural experiences that are inclusive, inspiring, and rooted in our region’s vibrant arts community. This grant supports compelling performances that spark imagination and enrich lives across the Quad Cities. “The Cultural Trust exists to enrich art and culture for all,” said Jen Lewis-Snyde…
Sean Leary
August 4, 2026
End of summer sale! From now through August 4th, get 30% off select tickets for CAIN's stop at Capitol Theatre on October 16th!Code: SUMMER26Tickets at capitoltheatreqc.com | https://www.axs.co…
End of summer sale!…
End of summer sale! From now through August 4th, get 30% off select tickets for CAIN's stop at Capitol Theatre on October 16th!Code: SUMMER26Tickets at capitoltheatreqc.com | https://www.axs.com/.../cain-live-and-in.../promos/1181433Code valid 10:00 AM Thursday, July 30th to 11:59 PM Tuesday, August 4th.
Sean Leary
August 4, 2026
