Calling all food lovers in the Quad Cities, it’s time to celebrate the tastiest eateries in the area! That’s right, we’re talking about Quad Cities Restaurant Week! Quad Cities Restaurant Week takes place this Monday Feb 25 and will continue through Sunday Mar 3. Participating restaurants, breweries and bistros from all over the Quad Cities Area will feature lunch and dinner specials for all to enjoy! Have you been wanting to try out that new place down the road? Or maybe you are looking for an excuse to show off your favorite spot to your friends and family. Either way, take this opportunity... Read More

The Big Swing Brewing Company, located in the spot of the former Blue Cat Brew Pub at 113 8th St., Rock Island, will be opening in March prior to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, sources say. The new owners of The Big Swing are local real estate developers John Timmer, Shane Scott and Jon McAtee. The trio are the creative and financial force behind the new Backyard Bowl and Abides Bar, in the old Milan Lanes building, 2020 1st St. W, Milan. Some members of the Blue Cat staff will be moving to the Big Swing, so Cat fans can expect to see some familiar faces. It’s still up in the air as... Read More

Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band with special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt and her band are coming to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) this Saturday Feb 23 at 7:30 p.m. As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the world-renowned artist has sold more than 100 million... Read More

Mardi Gras is quickly approaching, which means parties and celebration will ensue! And murders? Come help solve a Mardi Gras Murder Mystery at the Hauberg Civic Center (1300 24th St. Rock Island) this Saturday Feb 23 from 6 – 11 p.m. Grab your friends and help solve the murder mystery, before the killer strikes again! Search the Hauberg Mansion for clues while enjoying a Mardi Gras celebration! A buffet, including traditional New Orleans gumbo, red beans and rice, and bread pudding will be served. A cash bar will be open to adults 21 and older. Costumes are encouraged! Participants must be able... Read More

Already feeling those post-football season withdrawals?  Fortunately, the Quad City Steamwheelers are back and better than ever to help you cure those pigskin blues! Quad City Steamwheelers bring Indoor Football League (IFL) fun back to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline)! The season kicks off this Friday Feb 22 at 7:05 p.m. against the San Diego Strike Force. Single game tickets can be purchased for $10 – $30 and 7-Game Season Packs are only $70 – $175. Purchase single game tickets today at https://www.ticketmaster.com/quad-city-steamwheelers-tickets/artist/806678 or e-mail... Read More

Are you ready to spend an evening sipping on the best martinis in the Quad Cities, while supporting a great cause? That’s right, it’s time for the 2019 Martini Shake Off! The 2019 HAVlife Martini Shake Off is happening this Thursday Feb 21 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) in downtown Davenport! In addition to amazing martini creations, delicious appetizers will be available as well as incredible silent auction items. Live music from Soul Storm will ensure this evening is unforgettable! Tickets are only $60 and are available to purchase online at https://quadcities.havlife.org/events/2019-havlife-martini-shake-off... Read More

DAVENPORT, IA — The Quad City Hash House Harriers – Dirty Pirate Chapter (or QCH3), a local group that is part of the loosely affiliated international organization, the Hash House Harriers, and a self-described “Drinking Club with a Running Problem,” held their 9th Annual Red Dress Run on Saturday, February 16, in which all participants – male and female – wore red dresses to have fun and draw attention to this charity event. This year’s run raised a record $17,500 for Friendly House of Davenport, a local non-profit that offers a variety of services to respond... Read More

Are you a beer lover? Do you enjoy filling your brain and body with all that is beer? Then you’ll love this event coming to the Quad Cities! Crawford Brew Works (3659 Devils Glen Road Bettendorf) invites you to join them on the CBW Mezzanine for Brewhouse Chat Series, which will continue on Tuesday Feb 19 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday Feb 26 at 7 p.m. Brewhouse Chat Series is a series of lectures hosted by local historians, story tellers, and Crawford Brew Works’ very own Head Brewer. Tuesday Feb 19 at 7 p.m. storyteller John Brassard will be sharing ‘Murder and Mayhem in Scott County’. Tuesday... Read More

The Quad Cities Hash House Harriers 2019 Red Dress Run took place in Davenport on Saturday Feb 16. A fun time was had by all and funds were raised for Friendly House! Check out some of these QCScene images taken throughout the exciting event!   Do you have some Red Dress Run photos to share? Email your images to Tess@QuadCities.com to be featured on QuadCities.com, the best site for free, fun, local entertainment!    Read More

The 7 Days of Darkness approaches. Its ominous presence brings with it some of the most diabolical and tasty Dark brews conjured by the minds of some of the most twisted brewers. Beginning this Sunday Feb 17 and continuing through Saturday Feb 23, Radicle Effect Breworks (1340 31st St. Rock Island) proudly presents 7 Days of Darkness. For 7 long, flavorful days, one Dark beer will appear on Radicle Effect Breworks’ list that will rip your taste buds apart! You will soon beg for the light to return if you can endure The 7 Days of Darkness! The list this year, in no particular order: 2018 Radicle... Read More