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Mercado Está Cocinando Algo Especial Para Su Quinto

April 30th, 2020
Mercado Está Cocinando Algo Especial Para Su Quinto

A pesar de la crisis de Covid , Mercado on Fifth está avanzando en su quinto año, cocinando algunas cosas muy especiales. Si bien la organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Moline, que trabaja para exhibir la comida, la cultura y los negocios hispanos, puede posponer el inicio de su quinta temporada anual, también está ocupada creando su primer edificio permanente y ha introducido una nueva programación. A fines de 2019, Mercado, con el grupo de desarrollo inmobiliario West Gateway Partners LLC, compró la antigua Car Shop Inc. en 423 12th St., Moline, al lado de la propiedad exterior... Read More

Mercado Virtual Storytime with Rosi

April 22nd, 2020
Mercado Virtual Storytime with Rosi

Mercado on Fifth misses their Mercado Familia and has been thinking of ways to connect with all of them virtually! One way they have found to achieve this, is by creating a series of events online until everyone can be together again. Enjoy cooking videos, live music and more story-times! Experience “Story Time With Rosi” this Friday Apr 24 at 2 p.m. on Facebook. Rosalva Portillo will share favorite children’s books, in Spanish and English. Rosalva, a Quad Cities native, is the principal at Lincoln Irving Elementary School, one of the few dual language schools in the Quad Cities.... Read More

10 Fun Things To Do Week of April 19th: Yoga, Music, Earth Day and MORE!

April 19th, 2020
10 Fun Things To Do Week of April 19th: Yoga, Music, Earth Day and MORE!

QuadCities.com once again 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. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in the Quad Cities – with more coming in every hour – we are once again focusing... Read More

Mercado on Fifth, Back in Town and Ready for Some Friday Night Fun!

May 28th, 2019
Mercado on Fifth, Back in Town and Ready for Some Friday Night Fun!

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for some Friday night fun in Downtown Moline? That’s right, Mercado on Fifth is kicking off their 2019 season this Friday night! Mercado on Fifth is the Quad Cities only outdoor night market, and it happens every Friday night! From 5-10 p.m. on 5th Avenue and 12th Street in downtown Moline you can come enjoy food trucks, live music and entertainment while shopping from local small businesses. This open-air market is family friendly and provides many activities for kids, including face painting and bounce houses. Whether you are looking for fresh produce, handmade... Read More

Ride Down To The Low Rider Show

May 29th, 2018
Ride Down To The Low Rider Show

Are you ready to kick off the 3rd season of Mercado on Fifth?! This Friday Jun 1 from 5-9 p.m. head to Mercado on Fifth, located down Moline at 5th Avenue and 12th Street, for an evening filled with food, vendors, live music and a Low-Rider Car Show! Admission is free and most vendors accept cash only. Mercado on Fifth, an open-air market is family friendly and provides many activities for kids, including face painting and bounce houses. Whether you are looking for fresh produce, handmade crafts or merchandise from local businesses you will find it all! This Friday the party kicks off with Mercado... Read More

Day Of The Dead Rising Again

October 26th, 2017
Day Of The Dead Rising Again

Are you ready to celebrate Día de Los Muerto? There’s no better place to celebrate the Day of the Dead than the Quad Cities’ very own open-air market, Mercado on Fifth! This Friday Oct 27 from 5-9 p.m. Mercado on Fifth will be hosting their last Friday night open-air market with a Day of the Dead celebration! Performances by the Crooked Cactus Band and Danza de Santa Maria will put everyone in a festive mood. Vendors will be onsite for all of your purchasing needs, as well. Starting at 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Teen Center, the movie Book of Life will be playing for all to enjoy. Bring... Read More

Keith Urban, Haunted Happenings And More In Moline Centre

October 26th, 2016
Keith Urban, Haunted Happenings And More In Moline Centre

Country music superstar, Keith Urban, rides into the iWireless Center on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Urban has released a total of nine studio albums and has charted 37 singles on the US Hot Country Songs chart, 19 of which have gone to #1. Special guests Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris will be joining him on stage, so make your reservations today. Just a reminder that this Friday, October 28, Mercado on Fifth will celebrate Day of the Dead. The open air market runs from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. where they will have traditional catrina dolls, alters on display and candy skulls!  Face painters will... Read More

Gallagher, Daniel O’Donnell Bring Irish Music, Melons And More to Downtown Moline

October 20th, 2016
Gallagher, Daniel O’Donnell Bring Irish Music, Melons And More to Downtown Moline

Funny men Gallagher and Artie Fletcher bring their “Jokes on You Tour” to the iWireless Center on October 22 at 7:30 p.m.  Known as the famous watermelon smasher, Gallagher literally invented the television stand-up comedy special.  Boasting 3,500 live shows to capacity crowds he was the #1 comedian in ticket sales for almost 15 years.  Also joining him will be The Fry Daddies. The Moline Township Activity Center (MAC) will hold a Trivia Night on October 21 beginning at 4:30. First place winner will receive $200, while second place brings in $100!  Come enjoy $5 food baskets,... Read More

Mallards’ Return Headlines Downtown Moline Events This Week

October 13th, 2016
Mallards’ Return Headlines Downtown Moline Events This Week

The return of the Quad City Mallards to the I wireless center ice is among the “cool” things going on in downtown Moline Centre this weekend. Plan to attend the Mercado on Fifth open air market this Friday, October 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, there will be special performances by Grupo Innstinto, Quad City Ballet Folklorico and the Glenview Middle School Mariachi Band. Lowrider cars will also be on display as well as the regular vendors and food trucks for shopping and eating. The puck drops on October 14 at 7:00 p.m. as the Quad City Mallards kick... Read More

Thrash metal, Ballet, Open Air Shopping And More On Tap In Moline Centre

October 4th, 2016
Thrash metal, Ballet, Open Air Shopping And More On Tap In Moline Centre

American thrash metal band, Megadeth, slams into the iWireless Center on October 7 at 6:00 p.m.  The band has sold 50 million records worldwide, earned platinum certification in the United States for five of its fifteen studio albums and has received eleven Grammys. Special guests Amon Amarth, Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church and Butcher Babies will be on board, so reserve your tickets today by calling 764-2001. It’s all about the DANCE!  Academy for the Performing Arts is in the process of accepting new students, from tots to teens.  Dance classes include ballet, jazz and tap.  The... Read More