QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. As the current health situation in our country continues to force the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in the Quad Cities, we are once again... Read More

Get your Saturday morning started right this weekend, with some local vendor shopping! Iron and Grain Home (575 12th Avenue East Moline) will be hosting a Sidewalk Pop-Up Sale this Saturday Jul 18 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy local eats and coffee from Iron + Grain Coffee House, as well as local small business and maker shopping! Pop-ups will be available from the follow vendors: Iron and Grain Home Makin Sawdust Prep to Table Respect Abilities Dona Vitae Interiors East Moline C&J Collection Boutique Designs On 3rd Redhead Ceramics Red Barn Boutique Guilford/Gauge The Bag Broker SAINTS Celestial... Read More

Saturday in the Arts is a comprehensive, in-depth feature on a topic, trend or personality impacting the Quad-Cities, posted every Saturday morning on QuadCities.com. This week we look at the various downtown businesses of the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and how they’ve been impacted by, and have adapted to, the covid-19 pandemic.   The popular Rock Island Brewing Company (RIBCO), in the middle of The District at 1815 2nd Ave., has been through a lot since it opened in 1979. Hailed as a leader in Q-C live entertainment (its starry roster of guest acts includes Bo Diddley, The Wallflowers,... Read More

The Midwest Monster Fest, originally slated Sept. 5-7 at The Rust Belt in East Moline, has been postponed until those same dates in 2021, fest officials announced today. QuadCities.com is, and will remain, a proud sponsor of Midwest Monster Fest. The following post went out on the festival’s social media today: At MIDWEST MONSTER FEST the safety, health and well-being of all our fans, vendors, stars, and staff are top priority. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the local and Illinois state restrictions on indoor gatherings we have decided to cancel our Sept 2020 show and focus on... Read More

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment & The Rust Belt Present Drive-By Truckers playing Sunday, July 26th at The Rust Belt in East Moline. Doors to the all-ages show open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30. Tickets are $25 ADV / $30 DOS at jaytv.com/events/drive-by-truckers-2/  Read More

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit’s Show originally rescheduled for June 20 at The Rust Belt has now been rescheduled to April 17, 2021 at The Rust Belt in East Moline. Doors open at 7, show is at 8. Tickets are $45 for general admission. Opening act is Strand of Oaks. Refunds are available at point of purchase, tickets are available at Eventbrite. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit What happens after an artist has achieved his dreams? That was the major question Jason Isbell was asking himself leading up to the creation of his newest album, Reunions, recorded with the 400 Unit and produced by celebrated... Read More

The Smashing Pumpkins show originally postponed and reset for Oct. 22 at The Rust Belt has now been canceled. The Rust Belt released the following statement today: Due to circumstances outside of our control, we regret to inform you that the Smashing Pumpkins show that was rescheduled for October 22nd at The Rust Belt has been cancelled. Refund information will be coming to all ticket purchasers shortly.  Read More

In town for a tourist activity or business? New to the Quad-Cities? Or maybe you’re from the Q-Cs and live here and you’re just looking for fun recommendations of things to do? In this special edition of QCUncut, the number one-rated podcast in the Quad-Cities, Sean Leary gives a fun and freewheeling tour of the local hot spots and places to go, whirling through all the downtowns and hitting on cool spots and great places to get tacos, pizza, steaks and more!  Read More

East Moline is the home of the Racer’s Edge. This is a bar that I have been going to for awesome music and great service since I was 21 years old. The best thing about this bar is that they have a lot of space and tables complete with chairs to host just about any event that you might need space for. This includes, but is not limited to, events like wedding receptions, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties. They have a checkered dance floor complete with a killer lighting system. Their stage is cool as well and bands can rock your socks off without having to worry about someone tripping... Read More

We continue our journey to find the best Instagram walls in the Quad City Area! Here are six more top spots to make your Instagram pop. Ike’s All American Cafe Burger Wall – 635 15th Ave – East Moline, Illinois. Dude… it’s a burger… on a wall! Need I say more? Cabana’s Sea Wall – 2120 4th Ave – Rock Island, Illinois – Located across an alley from the now vacant bar that was once Cabana’s (you cant miss the shark on the roof!), this 2 story wall of sea creatures is a one of a kind in the QCA. Freight House Wall – River Drive – Davenport,... Read More