Where can you get good food, dance lessons and great local live music? The Starlight Revue Concerts, that’s where! The 63rd Annual Starlight Revue Concert Series will kick off this Tuesday Jun 4 and will continue every Tuesday night through Jul 30 (with Aug 6 as a rain date). This free concert series takes place at Lincoln Park in Rock Island (38th Street). Hy-Vee will be serving up dinner on the grill, beginning at 5 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. QC SoDa dance lessons will be provided, for those who want to learn some new moves or rejuvenate their former mojo. The concerts will proceed from 7 – 9 p.m. Check... Read More

Free family fun is always nice throughout the summer. Add a good movie and some fresh air, and you’ve got a relaxing and memorable night for all to enjoy! Join Rock Island Parks and Recreation and RIA Federal Credit Union for their 2019 Summer Movies in the Park at Longview Park (1601 18th Avenue Rock Island)! This Friday Jun 1 enjoy Hotel Transylvania 3 on the big screen. Mark your calendars for Ralph Breaks the Internet on Saturday Aug 10, as well. Movies will begin at dusk. Concessions will also be available for your snacking pleasures (cash only). The first 100 kids that arrive after 7:30... Read More

You’ve seen the pictures. You’ve heard the stories. Now is your chance to get your own Scratch Cupcakery cupcakes! The first Scratch Curbside Quad Cities of the season is happening this Wednesday May 29 from 12 – 3 p.m. at 2904 11th Street Rock Island. You can catch them again on Friday May 31 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 1033 7th Street East Moline and Saturday Jun 8 from 2 – 5 p.m. at Doland Jewelers (3865 Elmore Avenue Davenport). Scratch Cupcakery is locally-owned bakery with locations in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, West Des Moines and Coralville. Scratch Curbside was introduced in August... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for the Most Outrageous Retro Show on the Planet?! Experience the most unforgettable live music performance you’ll ever witness this Memorial Day Weekend! The Cheese Pizza Tavern Tour is making a stop at Rock Island Brewing Company (1815 2nd Avenue Rock Island) this Sunday May 26 at 9 p.m. Admission is just $10. This all-ages outdoor show will leave you wanting more. Band members Haze Lee Finn, Sly Stewart, Gil Fishman, Alickzander The Gnome Fritz and of course, Dave the Gay Cowboy always provide a high-energy show covering some of the best cover songs while creating... Read More

Spend your Memorial Day weekend with the Backwater Gamblers, while they kick off their 2019 season! Celebrate our freedom as the Backwater Gamblers honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice this Sunday May 26 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.! The show will take place at Ben Williamson Park, located at 5000 44th Street (44th Street and the Rock River) Rock Island. Show your patriotism by wearing red, white and blue this weekend! CC&B Catering and Mobile Food Truck will also join this celebration with delicious barbecue, including brisket, pulled pork, ribs and sides for purchase. The Backwater Gamblers... Read More

Catch yourself daydreaming about warm sunny days spent at the local swimming pool? Well now you can turn those daydreams into a reality! Whitewater Junction’s Opening Day is upon us! On Saturday May 25, the Whitewater Junction season will be kicking off with a splash! They will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is $9 for ages three and older. Ages two and under are free with a paid adult. Whitewater Junction, located at 17th Street and 18th Avenue Rock Island, offers a zero-depth to nine-foot pool featuring four water slides, a tot slide, spray features and fun for the whole family! Don’t... Read More

Remember when craft markets were first starting out in little coffee shops and warehouses? Full of flavor and creative soul, and just a little bit rough around the edges? Rock Island Underground is taking us back to our roots! Make plans to attend the craftiest secret in the Quad Cities, Rock Island Underground June Market on Saturday Jun 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Speakeasy (1818 3rd Avenue Rock Island). Get a break from Pinterest fever and shop over 20 unique artists vending uncommonly cool products inside the intimate and laid-back ambiance of the Rock Island Speakeasy. An all ages event,... Read More

Quad Cities Big Table returns! The 2019 Quad Cities Big Table season continues Apr 26-27, providing a forum to identify community issues and create solutions. There are two ways to participate this round: 1) community members may attend one of the five forums hosted by community leaders; and/or 2) they may host their own Big Table discussions. “Last year, the Quad Cities Big Table helped build new relationships and inspire new collaborations that are changing the region,” said Kent Pilcher, Tri-Chair of the Q2030 Regional Action Plan and President of Estes Construction. “As we know, relationships... Read More

Circa ’21 Children’s Theatre’s spring performance is one you won’t want to miss! Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook hits the stage at Circa ’21 (1828 3rd Avenue Rock Island) on Tuesday Apr 23 and will continue through Saturday May 18. All performances are show only. Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her furry mittens! So, when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There’s a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is... Read More

For one night only, DJ Shane Brown was back at the club he helped to make famous, 2nd Ave in downtown Rock Island, spinning new dance tracks and a few classics mixed in. Shane is normally at the McClellan Stockade in the Village of East Davenport, but he couldn’t resist the invitation to come back to the Ave to spin, and the packed dance floor was likewise happy to see the veteran DJ back on the tables!    Read More