Are you ready to witness bulls, broncs and the world’s toughest cowboys? Then you need to head to the rodeo this weekend! The World’s Toughest Rodeo is coming to the TaxSlayer Center this Friday Jan 26 and Saturday Jan 27! The free pre-show will begin at 6 p.m. each night, and the action will start at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online at http://www.taxslayercenter.com/Upcoming-Events/Event-List/World-s-Toughest-Rodeo-(1)/World-s-Toughest-Rodeo.aspx, at the TaxSlayer Center Box Office or by calling (800) 745-3000. When they say you’ve never seen anything like this,... Read More

Do ghosts, the paranormal or psychics intrigue you? Then you will not want to miss this one of a kind expo! Quad Cities Psychic and Paranormal Expo will be happening this Saturday Nov 18 (from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and Sunday Nov 19 (from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr Moline). With an admission cost of only $5, you will have access to over 60 vendors offering merchandise, doing readings, providing treatments and much more. There will also be presentations and speakers throughout the day at no extra charge. Daniel Klaes, representing the infamous Haunted Hinsdale House,... Read More

If you have been downtown Moline on a Friday night, you might be wondering where those amazing aromas and joyous sounds are coming from. Well, they’re coming from Mercado on Fifth! Mercado on Fifth is the Quad Cities only outdoor night market, and it happens every Friday night! From 5-9 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... Read More

Are you a heritage tractor owner? Maybe you wish you were a heritage tractor owner? Either way, this event is for you! The John Deere Pavilion will be hosting the Quad Cities Area Heritage Tractor Parade and Show this Saturday, Sep 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The John Deere Pavilion is located at 1400 River Dr Ste 100 Moline. This event features a variety of antique tractors and equipment as well as blacksmith demonstrations! The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and will go along River Drive in Moline. Find a spot early to watch the parade of vintage tractors! After the parade is over, the fun will continue... Read More

Do you enjoy magic? How about having fun and laughing with friends and family? Then you won’t want to miss this show! The Black Box Theatre of the Quad Cities (1623 5th Avenue Moline) will be presenting T.J. Regul, The Quad City Magician, on Friday July 28 from 7-8 p.m. Tickets are only $16 and can be purchased in advance on-line at https://thelittleboxoffice.com/theblackboxtheatre/event/view/67752. T.J. Regul, The Quad City Magician, will not disappoint with his high-energy and interactive comedy magic show. Fun will be had by the entire family! For more information on T.J. make sure to check... 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

Do you have a little artist at home? Do you find their creativity flows when engaged in drawing or painting? How would you like to help them expand their knowledge and confidence? Aimee Ford, with AF Studio, is now offering one-on-one children’s art classes! AF Studio is located at 421 19th Street, in The LeClaire Building downtown Moline. Aimee opened the doors to AF Studio in December of 2016, filling it with her oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, graphite work and more.  Before this, she worked from her in-home studio. She was busting at the seams with art, so she had to make the break... Read More

Looking for a high-energy concert with passion-filled lyrics? Then come check out The Island, this weekend! The Island- QC DIY Music Venue is hosting an impressive line-up of four unforgettable bands this Friday July 7. Earth Groans, Snailmate, Antipathist and Evergloom will be rocking out for your moshing pleasures. Earth Groans, based out of Southeastern South Dakota was recently signed to Solid State Records. Pulling inspirations from hardcore, metal, odd time and death-core inspirations, Earth Groans creates an experience of organized dissonance and very aggressive vocals. As front man Jeremy... Read More

Are you ready for some live Punk Rock in the Quad Cities?! How about an entire day filled with it?! That’s right, the QCA is hosting its very own Punk Rock Festival! Dive Fest 2017 will be hitting The Blackhawk Room at Bierstube in Moline (415 15th Street) on Saturday June 24. The doors will open at 11 a.m. From noon-11:30 p.m. you will have a chance to witness 17 bands rocking out in downtown Moline. This is an all-ages show. Jake Thomas, the festival’s creator and organizer shares, “I’m in a newly local band to the Quad Cities as I just moved here last August, called Minor Decline,... Read More

It’s time for a beer run! No, I don’t mean a trip to the store for beer and then heading back home to sit around. I mean it’s time for the 4th Annual Micro Brew Mile and 6K race and Craft Beer Festival! This year’s Micro Brew Mile Craft Beer Festival will take place on Saturday June 17 in Downtown Moline (5th Avenue and 14th Street and in the parking lot behind Barrel House). The first portion of this festival is, of course, the races! Micro Brew Mile presents the only multi-wave road mile to fit every level of fitness and speed in the Midwest followed by a flat and fast 6K! The different... Read More